STAR STYLE: Are you an Alfie.. or Bridget Jones?

0 Comments | Sunday Mirror, Nov 14, 2004 | by Compiled by ANGELA MACFARLANE

ALFIE

WHEN you're a serial seducer, every aspect of your life is scrutinised for pulling power - especially the living room. A dimmer switch and occasional lighting are essential for creating the right atmosphere. Just like the man himself, furniture and accessories should be smooth, sophisticated and ooze charm.

Lights out. Louvre table lamp, pounds 35, Bhs (020 7262 3288)

Cradle holds a bottle of wine and glasses. From pounds 18, Suck UK (020 7923 0011, www. suck.uk.com)

Bring out the animal in you and impress the girls. Zebra print rug, pounds 395, John Lewis (08456 049 049, www.johnlewis.com)

Focus this light just where you need it. Mirage floor lamp, pounds 200, Abound (0845 300 2470, www. abound.co.uk)

Give the illusion you're well- travelled with photos of big cities. Black and silver triple-framed print, pounds 29.99, Argos (0870 600 2020, www.argos.co.uk)

Belt up with these cushions at pounds 9.99 each, Texstyle World Home (01355 795 000)

Smooth black sexy leather is a must for any man looking for laydeez. Klippan 2-seat sofa, pounds 325, Ikea (0845 355 1141, www.ikea.co.uk)

Great for those nibbles, Accent ceramic tray and bowls set, pounds 25, Abound (0845 300 2470, www.abound.co.uk)

Silver satin finish steel grid CD rack, pounds 29.95, Cotswold Company (0870 550 2233)

Curvy ashtray oozes sex appeal. pounds 15.95, Heal's (020 7636 1666, www.heals.co.uk)

BRIDGET

FOR a woman whose underwear drawer is crammed with big knickers, you're not likely to find sleek, sexy buys in her living room. Instead, Bridget's more likely to enjoy duvet days on a cosy sofa with a hot water bottle and a glass of Chardonnay for company. Think home comforts - warm fabrics, pretty colours and lots of cushions - to get this look.

Sink your toes into this Hallskar rug, pounds 6.50, Ikea (0845 355 1141, www.ikea.co.uk)

You know you should give up but maybe tomorrow, No smoking ashtray, pounds 9.95, www.paramountzone.com (0870 011 3206)

Fluffy and girly for jazzing up some boring shelves - Pink feather fairy lights, pounds 8.98, B&Q (0845 222 1000, www.diy.com)

Keep warm with the ultimate heat source. Hot water bottles, pounds 32.95, The Designer Box (0870 1221 007, www.thedesigner

box.co.uk)

Perfect for those times when you have to bring the duvet to the sofa. Snuggle strawberry duvet, from pounds 29, La Redoute (0870 0500 455, www.laredoute.co.uk)

Cuddle up and get cosy on the Madame Bijou Snuggler Sofa with scatters in peony, pounds 1,299, Sofa Workshop (01443 238 699, www.sofawork shop.com)

Accessorise with bobbles, Bibi and Shanana cushions in cerise, pounds 15 each, John Lewis (08456 049 049, ww.john lewis.com)

Great for those mini bottles of plonk and vodka. Mini Coola, pounds 29.99, Woolworths (01706 862 789)

Have your mates to hand in their own pink glitter photo dome, pounds 4, Paperchase (0161 839 1500, www.paper chase.co.uk)