2008s Most Eligible Women

  If you’re sad ‘n’ single this year and you’ve managed to drive away every woman you’ve ever come in contact with, fear not – there’s plenty more female forms wandering the Earth, many of whom haven’t heard your bitter ex-girlfriend’s humiliating tale about the time you had drunken sex and threw up all over her place. So quit moping, have a shave and get back out there. To help you out, we’ve rounded up some of the most eligible women of 2008, from mouth-watering movie stars to sensual socialites, so there’s no reason to be down in the dumps. In fact, with women this scorching hot there’s every reason to celebrate the single life! Now all you have to do is hit it off with them…

Holly Branson, Heiress & Doctor
  Paris Hilton may be damaged goods, what with a sex tape on the shelf, a criminal record and friends like Lindsay Lohan, but there are plenty more fish in the heiress sea. Take Holly Branson, for instance. Not as obsessed with the limelight or as superficial as her heiress ‘sister’ across the pond, Holly is the typical girl next door with natural blonde looks and a curvy, womanly body. Set to inherit dad Richard Brandon’s three-billion-pound fortune when he finally kicks it – and, let’s face it, it shouldn’t be too long given all the daredevil stunts he keeps attempting – Holly is the perfect girl to take home to mom. But there’s brains behind her beauty, too, and Holly isn’t wandering around Hollywood aimlessly like “daddy’s little princess.” Having studied medicine at London’s University College, she’s now a paediatrics doctor in the British capital and spends her downtime mixing with the society set and vacationing on yachts in the Italian Riviera. And, if she’s good enough to be considered as a wife for Prince William, then she’s certainly good for you. Get in there!
What Not To Say To Her: “Prince William? What a snob!”

Dylan Lauren, Heiress & Entrepreneur
  Like a fine wine, Miss Lauren just keeps getting better with age. Not that she’s old, mind you - she just looks classier and wiser than any 20-something twit ever could. The all-American daughter of fashion mogul Ralph Lauren, Dylan is a striking brunette beauty who proves that you don’t have to be blonde to have more fun. With tanned skin and a smile that’s fit to appear in a Colgate ad campaign, she’s done a spot of modelling in her time and has appeared on the covers of Town & Country and Hamptons Magazine. Owner of Dylan’s Candy Bar in the Big Apple – inspired by her love of Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory, and now with five stores nationwide – and named one of the 25 Most Stylish New Yorkers by US Weekly in 2007, she’s one hot catch. The type of girl you can imagine kicking back and watching the game with, being with Dylan will also ensure that you’re kept in her father’s well-made polo shirts for years to come.
What Not To Say To Her: “I like Tommy Hilfiger’s gear better than your dad’s.”

Princess Beatrice, Princess
  OK, so she may not have Princess Diana’s beauty-pageant looks, but 20-year-old Princess Beatrice is a feisty redhead with a killer rack hidden under those starched white shirts. Fifth in line to the English throne, the Princess of York is the daughter of Prince Andrew, renowned playboy, and Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York and royal outcast. Currently setting the London party scene alight – her favourite haunt is Bijous, which she regularly falls out of on Friday and Saturday nights – as well as following in her mother’s footsteps and doing a spot of charity work, Beatrice may be upper-crust but she’s certainly not inaccessible. Young, fiery and with a habit of ‘accidentally’ loosening her corsets and flashing her ample boobs at anyone that’ll look, it’s not hard to see why society boys are lining up for a slice of this fine young lady.
What Not To Say To Her: “You remind me of a pre-crack Lindsay Lohan.”

Ivanka Trump, Heiress & Businesswoman
  If you can get past the fantasy of taking her on her daddy’s boardroom table while telling her to scream that you’re fired, then Ivanka Trump is a serious contender for possible girlfriend material. Not only does she have model looks with long legs and a lithe, flexible-looking body, but her heavenly blonde head is also packed with brains; once a lucrative model and now currently working to export the Trump brand into Dubai and beyond, her profile – and bank account – has never been bigger. Of course, daddy’s celebrity status does help, but at least she hasn’t sat on her bum or spent her days lunching at The Ivy on Robertson like some.
What Not To Say To Her: “With all the investing your dad does, wouldn’t you think he’d invest in a decent-fitting wig?”

Peaches Geldof, Writer & Presenter
  The daughter of self-righteous peace-campaigner Sir Bob Geldof, Peaches Geldof has grown up to become the spitting image of her mother – tragic Paula Yates. A beautiful blonde with a grungy, rock-chick style, growing up in London hasn’t transformed Peaches into a clone society princess or dampened her livewire spirit. Outspoken, controversial and hard-working – she presents a number of shows, as well as writes a regular column for a respected newspaper – Peaches may not be the easiest girl to have on your arm, but you certainly wouldn’t get bored. But with a penchant for off-the-wall rockstars, intellectuals and drug-addicts like her pal Kate Moss, you’ll have to grunge-down to keep this one interested.
What Not To Say To Her: “The plight of Africa? Who cares.” Actually, you may want to avoid saying this to anyone, because it would make you a douchebag.

Scarlett Johansson, Actress
  A modern-day Marilyn Monroe – but with talent – pouting Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson oozes glamour and sizzling sex appeal out of every pore. Having dated the likes of Josh Hartnett, Benicio del Toro and Jared Leto, and starred in a number of high-profile movies such as The Girl With A Pearl Earring and Lost In Translation, Scarlett is Hollywood’s hottest ride. Whether you’ll get a turn depends on how you play it, but judging by her former flames you’ll have to be either pretty or talented, preferably both. With fair skin, natural blonde hair and the biggest lips in the industry apart from Angelina Jolie, this is one girl you won’t want to let go of.
What Not To Say To Her: “You’re actually quite plain without your makeup on.”

Kimberly Stewart, Model
  Daughter of retro rocker Rod Stewart, Kimberly has lived a charmed life. Not only did she grow up surrounded by riches beyond anyone’s wildest dreams, but the blonde-haired babe is now living it up as a sex-bomb fashion model in some of the hottest ad campaigns out there. Pals with Paris Hilton but with her own identity and style – Nicole Richie, take note – Kimberly is now branching out into music and television, while proud dad Rod watches on. A little bit of a hippy, and a fanatical music and festival-lover, Kim is our kind of girl. Thankfully, her former lovers include Girls Gone Wild owner Joe Francis and stoner Cisco Adler, so it won’t be too hard to impress her dad. In fact, if you’re half-decent he’ll probably beg you to marry her and take her away to somewhere safe.
What Not To Say To Her: “I think Paris Hilton’s version of ‘Do Ya’ Think I’m Sexy?’ was actually better than your dad’s.”

Cameron Diaz, Actress
  Cameron Diaz reminds us of the best female friend we all had at school that we could get stoned with, surf with and generally be goofy with – the one we all tried to kiss but were ultimately rejected by. Now all grown-up, Cameron Diaz embodies that girl, with her tom-boy nature, athletic body and alleged penchant for marijuana. But messing about isn’t all there is to her; when the red carpet beckons, Diaz transforms herself from girl-next-door to a girl with wow-factor! Naturally blonde, tanned and with stunning blue eyes, she’s every inch the glamorous movie star when she needs to be. And as a member of the ‘$20-Million Club’ after receiving that salary for Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle, she’s not the kind of girl who’ll be relying on you to pay for dinner and the movies, either. An independent, Californian babe with real boobs and real charisma, now that’s a rare find!
What Not To Say To Her: “No, honestly. Was Justin better in the sack?”

About the author:

  Nick studied at Sussex University and graduated with a degree in English Literature and Media Studies. When he’s not writing – which isn’t often – he enjoys spending time with friends and family, watching movies, downloading music, eating out and travelling as much as he possibly can; Marbella, Miami, London and Phuket are his favourite places in the world.

  Nick has worked on a number of newspapers, magazines and websites –including Caché, Colures and AskMen.com - and specialises in popular culture, luxury and travel. He particularly enjoys writing about all that is beautiful in the world, including luxury hotels, trendy restaurants and the latest gadgetry for the home. If it’s hip and gorgeous, Nick will have something to say about it.

  He is currently working on his first children’s book, which has generated interest from a number of London-based publishers, and runs his own online magazine at www.gunpowder-magazine.com.