Welcome to Choccy & Roses
About Us
"Knowing precisely what you want leads to getting what you want - every time." ~ Dragarazzi®
THE AUTHOR
Dragarazzi® has been a music, portrait and
alternative lifestyle photographer for the past
25+ years. She has taken images of celebrities
and icons alike, such as: Woody Allen, Dita von Teese,
Marilyn Manson, Henry Rollins, Iggy Pop, Nina Hagen,
Brian Setzer, Quentin Crisp and many more. Her work
has been featured in a wide variety of magazines as
well as books (e.g. Gavin Baddeley's Goth Vamps and
Dandies). She is a well-known figure within the LGBTQ
scene as well as on the London Club Kid/Party/Fetish
circuit. Also, she has carved a niche for herself by
specializing in androgynous men,drag queens and ladyboys.
She is a keen observer with great attention to detail and the
quirkiness of life.
The last few years she has also been focusing on
Personal Development and Life Coaching.
She has helped people resolve their relationship issues,
from a total nightmare to being able to establish
what they want and attaining it.
By sharing her misadventures in dating and what she has learned
along the way, she gives you the tools to maximize
your success. From her photography background,
she is able to offer a unique perspective on how to
achieve more satisfactory dates in no time!
"If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they may have planned for you? Not much." ~ Jim Rohn
THE BOOK
Description
Why is it that we keep finding ourselves on a bad date or with the wrong partner? This is because we haven't asked the right questions of ourselves but also of our prospective dates/partners... How is it that we get attracted to a new partner that is another version of our ex? It is because we haven't addressed the pain yet from the previous relationship, given ourselves enough time to heal and let go of the past and forgive.
Learn How...
You can break these patterns, release non-supportive thoughts and replace them with supportive ones. This will not only transform your love life but will also create a ripple effect that will spill over in all other areas of your life.
In these pages you will uncover...
Simple strategies and changes you can make that will turn your dating life around. If you apply the strategies shown in this book you will not only save yourself amazing amounts of time, money and frustration... You will also have more fun playing the dating game, attracting those who are right for you.
• Having standards is a very good thing.
• Learning how to ask the right questions of your date helps you save lots of time, money and frustration.
• Making an effort in your appearance is vital for both men and women.
• Are you reading the same page, of the same book?
• Discuss your kinky side early on.
• 'Nothing' = 'Something'.
• Bridget Jones versus Victoria’s Secret.
• Your happiness does not depend on the behaviour of another.
• What are your non-negotiables?
• Breaking up is a gift... Are you awake enough to receive it?
• Boys will be girls.
• A life by design.
If you would like more info, please do get in touch with Dragarazzi®
Testimonials
Sammm Agnew, Celebrity Makeup and Hair Designer
“This book is PACKED with absolute glamour. Just being in the same room as it will bring you love, life and vitality... And as for taking it home this evening... Just wait and see! Dragarazzi®'s images and words are both sensitive and inspirational. A clear message to us all to show us that whoever we are and wherever we are, our other half is just waiting around the corner.”
Baz Francis, Singer from Magic Eight Ball
"If there is a manual to understanding the politics that go hand-in-hand with the dating game,
then It Ain't All Chocolates & Roses is it."
Lee Being, Musician | Writer | Actor
"Dragarazzi®, a fine photographer and astute observer of night creatures, glamourous revellers and rock stars for 25+ years. Here is unique advice for the discerning aesthete. What other dating book references the Marquis de Sade, merging desire with eloquent pragmatism for ALL 'persuasions' and preference? Approach with caution: This book has teeth!"
Jean-Luc Brouard, Photographer
"Human beings don't come with a Hanes manual, but for relationships, It Ain't All Chocolates & Roses is as close as you can get."
Matt Cooke, Model
"It Ain't All Chocolates & Roses will inspire you to ask those somewhat uncomfortable questions at the beginning as the rewards are immense. It will help raise your standards. Authenticity and boldness are applauded. Furthermore, this book encourages you to explore your kinky side to the full and why it might
be very useful to discuss your debauchedness as early as possible... A straight-talking book, filled to the
brim with stunning visuals and humorous anecdotes."