It amazes me how much hold our society, media, etc… has on the public, especially women.
I have heard about skin bleaching for quite some time now, but I think recently it has been gaining more attention. I think if you were to ask your friends and family to express their opinion on skin bleaching, they’d be opposed to it, calling it “wrong”, “disgusting”, and “crazy”. Of course, there are many side effects of skin bleaching, such as itching, burning, and an increased risk of skin cancer because the bleaching products reduces the amount of melanin available to block UV rays, but women [and men] still bleach their skin to achieve a more “beautiful” skin tone.
What amazes me is that while the majority of people would deem skin bleaching as crazy and unnecessary, tanning is still increasing in popularity. Now, how are these two different? Skin bleaching and tanning are both processes that change the color of your skin to become more “beautiful”. Yet, tanning is seen as more acceptable.
So, what I don’t understand is why there is this sort of “double standard” going on. Why is is that people with naturally dark skin are being persuaded to lighten their skin, while people with naturally light skin are being persuaded to darken their skin? There seems to be two different standards of beauty going on, and it’s absolutely ridiculous.
If you’re reading this, and you are tanning/skin bleaching to achieve a more beautiful skin tone, please stop. You were created the color you are for a reason, and you are beautiful. I’m not going to lie, I definitely went through the whole tanning phase, but I’ve learned to love my fair complexion.
Enchanted My rating: C+. I really can’t remember why I watched this movie, and I honestly don’t remember a whole lot about it, but I remember it being somewhat funny and cute. I love James Marsden and Patrick Dempsey, so that helped. I also absoutely adore Idina Menzel. I might have to watch this again, because I really don’t even remember enough to fairly critique this movie.
Shutter Island My rating: A. I absolutely loved this movie. Huge mind-trick/twist, and it worked really well. I have part of the ending figured out about halfway through, but it definitely didn’t ruin it for me one bit. I was enthralled from start to finish and I will definitely be purchasing this once I have enough money for the Blu-Ray version [$$$]. I am still majorly debating with myself about the ending [I won't spoil it for anyone who hasn't seen it yet]. If you haven’t seen this yet, please do yourself a favor and watch it.
Date Night My rating: C-. I was pretty disappointed in this movie. I think Steve Carell and Fey are hilarious, so I though I would really enough it–wrong. I chuckled a few times, but it definitely wasn’t as funny as I thought it was going to be, at all. The film had its funny moments, but overall it wouldn’t be my “go-to” movie to laugh. Maybe if I watch it again when I am in a “comedy” mood I will react to it differently, who knows.
The Bounty Hunter My rating: D. Again, super disappointed. I love Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler, but I actually fell asleep on numerous occasions during the course of the movie. It had its “funny moments”, “cute moments” and “serious moments”, but overall I wasn’t impressed and I probably won’t give it a second shot. I think I am slowly easing out of the “lame rom-com” phase of my life.
Inception My rating: A/A+. I swear to James Franco, this movie is simply fantastic. I finally saw it on June 25th for $1 due to a great Fandango deal, but I would have happily paid full price to see it. I don’t think I can fully explain what I like about the movie without giving too much away, but my gosh, if you haven’t seen it, go see it now! Don’t watch it illegally online, it’s too good for that. Pay the $8-$12 and go see it, now. The effects were amazing, the acting was exquisite, and the casting was superb. I definitely laughed a few times, I was confused, I was upset, I was on the edge of my seat, and I was in love. I will definitely be purchasing this the day it hits shelves. I’ve been reading around online and it seems there are quite a few people who didn’t like the movie at all, which makes no sense. I think when people rant about how terrible movies like Inception or Shutter Island are, they’re solidifying that the film went over their heads.
Wall-E My rating: A-. Absolutely loved this film as well. Pixar has never failed to amaze me. I laughed, I gasped, I shed tears, and I felt like I was connected to the movie in numerous ways. I thought it was a definite “realization” as far as the future state of Earth is concerned. Hopefully people took mental notes and changed their lifestyles to save our beautiful planet. I thought Wall-E was the most adorable robot ever, and I loved how all the characters interacted with each other, and I loved how real it felt. It was definitely an adorable, funny, serious, and endearing film.
Whip it My rating: B+. I totally dug this movie. It was bad-ass without being over-the-top. Landon Pigg is absolutely adorable, and I will marry him eventually. I thought was movie was fun, serious, relatable on some levels, and entertaining overall. I would definitely recommend it if you’re looking for a movie to watch. I think it was cast pretty darn well, and all the actors did wonderful in their roles. Granted, I haven’t read the book so I cannot vouch for how well it depicted the novel, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Youth In Revolt My rating: C. I was rather disappointed after watching this. I am secretly over Michael Cera playing roles where his characters whole goal of the film is to get laid, it’s getting old. There were some funny parts, and overall it was cast very well. I enjoyed all the characters, and it was definitely entertaining for the most part, but I thought I was going to like it a lot more than I did. As with lame rom-coms, I think I am leaving my “trying to be a funny/dark indie film” phase.
Say Anything… My rating: A-. I am a sucker for 80′s “teen” movies like The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, and Pretty In Pink, and this was definitely no exception. Anymore, I’m a little tired of the same old “happy ending” with movies, but this was a bit different. The film depicted a rather normal relationship, with it’s good times, bad times, and everything in between. I really liked the chemistry between Lloyd and Diane, it was realistic without losing the appeal. I don’t know why I waited so long to watch this movie, but it was definitely worth it.
Rush Hour 3 My rating: D. I started watching the movie because my brother was watching it and I had nothing to do. It was entertaining, at least. Chris Tucker is pretty funny, but overall the movie didn’t impress me, but I wasn’t expecting much. I haven’t seen #1 or #2, so I cannot vouch for how this compared, but I probably won’t be watching it again. It had it’s funny moments, but that’s about it.
In Her Shoes My rating: B+. I really enjoyed this film. It was another one of those “I’m bored, let’s watch this” movies, but I’m glad I did. I think the whole story-line could be very relatable for many viewers, or at least many people can see a bit of themselves in the film. I love the chemistry between Toni and Cameron, they played great sisters [again, who were relatable, real, and fantastic]. I laughed during the movie, and probably came close to tears. Nothing was too over-the-top in terms of believability, which I think is so key in movies other than, say, Avatar and Inception. Overall, I enjoyed the movie and would definitely watch it again!
I am fairly sure I’ve had the same header since I started this blog, oops!
I wanted to capture the “end of summer” feeling, hopefully this shot fulfills that goal!
Lea Michele in Oscar de la Renta – A. I absolutely love this dress. Perfect color and perfect style. I love sweetheart necklines on Lea, and this is no different. I know a lot of people who would prefer that she wore her hair up more often, but I think the hair-down look works in this situation. I am usually not a fan of ruffles on pretty much about anything, but I think it’s done in a classy way this time around.
Elisabeth Moss in Donna Karan — B+. I think this dress works wonderfully on Elisabeth. I think I would’ve liked to see the same dress in a different color, such as emerald green or navy blue, to better compliment her fair skin-tone and reddish-brown hair. Other than that, I love the simplicity of the accessories and hair, and I also love the shoulder.
Kim Kardashian in Marchesa — C+.
Just so you know, I am a huge fan of Kim Kardashian [and the Kardashian family in general], but I think this was a miss for Kim. I think the dress fits her perfectly, but I would’ve liked to have seen her in a dress without an elaborate neckline. Kim is so beautiful, so anything on her neck seems to overwhelm and distract from her face. If I were to “alter” this dress, I’d make is a sweetheart neckline and in navy blue.
Tina Fey in Oscar de la Renta — C-. I have never understood the whole “gowns with sleeves” thing, and this is no exception. I think the dress fits Tina great, but it’s a bit too busy for my liking.
Sofia Vergara in Carolina Herrera — A.
Good gosh, I love this dress so much. When she first walked out on stage last night, I gasped. So beautiful. I absolutely love this color on Sofia, and it shows off her curves, which is great. Her hair and accessories are perfect as well.
Claire Danes in Armani Prive — A. Does Claire ever do any wrong? I don’t think so. This dress is so beautiful and she rocks it! I like that she opted to so without bracelets/necklaces/rings, because the dress is such a statement already it doesn’t need anything else.
Nina Dobrev in Zuhair Murad — A. Love, love, love. I think I am slowly becoming a fan of one-shoulder gowns finally. This looks absolutely fantastic on her, and it isn’t overwhelmed by accessories. Bravo, Nina, bravo.
Kate Gosselin in Carmen Marc Valvo — D. Oh Kate, I love you and your kids, but this is all wrong. I hesitate to the use the word “matronly”, but it definitely isn’t doing anything for her. I am kind of liking the top part of the dress, but the rest of it bores me.
Jane Lynch in Ali Rahimi — A. The ladies of Glee definitely outdid themselves last night. I think Jane looks absolutely stunning in this style/color. Again, I like how simple the accessories are. It’s refreshing to see Jane out of the Cheerios track suit!
Cheryl Hines in Zac Posen — A. Love, love, love, love, love! Again, love the one-shoulder! I am obsessing over the criss-cross/layering going on, and I think it fits Cheryl perfectly.
Jewel in Zuhair Murad — B. This look has been getting some poor reviews, but I think it’s absolutely stunning. Because she wasn’t nominated/presenting/etc…, I think anything else would’ve been too over-the-top.
Angela Kinsey in Romona Keveza — A. I am currently obsessed with lace, so this is perfect! I think Angela’s hair is fantastic, and the dress is the perfect fit! Of course, I love the lace detail as well.
Jenna Fischer in Versace — A. Fan-freaking-tastic. She looks absolutely precious. I like the lack of accessories and her hair is sheer perfection. I love the color and embellishments of the dress as well. This was made for her, definitely.
Emily Deschanel in Max Azria Atelier — A. I debated with myself for quite some time on this look, and I ended up loving it. The purple looks wonderful against Emily’s fair skin, and I love the depth, and the one-shoulder! I could live without the bangs, but oh well.
Jayma Mays in Burberry Prorsum — A. I think this is my favorite look of the night. The color of the dress is perfect for Jayma’s skin tone and hair color, and the gold-ness of the jewelry works wonderfully with the overall look.
Jenna Ushkowitz in Kevin Hall — B+. Overall, I am a fan. I wish she would have worn her hair up, as to not distract from the top of the dress, but it’s not a deal-breaker. I want a closer look at those shoes, they look fantastic!
Heather Morris in Ina Soltani — B. I am still debating whether or not I like the black belt with this dress. Overall, I love the dress and it suits Heather perfectly.
Amber Riley in Melissa Masse — B. The only thing I do not like about the dress is the opening in the top. I would have liked to see it either closed, a strapless dress, or a dress with wide-er straps with rested on the edge of the shoulders. I think there is too much “sparkle” going on between the accessories, but it’s not a deal-breaker.
I love Insta-Dri nail polish. It goes on so well.
I didn’t know what to do on the white nail, so I started making polka dots that ended up being flowers.
French manicure with glitter on my left thumb. You can’t see it in the picture, but there is a piece of glitter on each ring finger.
It’s simple, but fun! I have my first day of training at work tomorrow, and I thought this was pretty appropriate!
Alright, I’m just getting around to doing a post on this video. Comments:
1. I really like this song, album, and video.
2. I am not a fan of Megan Fox.
3. I love Dominic Monaghan.
4. I secretly wish that Emilie de Ravin or Evangeline Lilly were casted instead of Megan Fox, but that’s the Lostie in me.
5. I could make 4857345 more Lost references, but I’ll stop.
6. Rihanna is fabulous and beautiful.
All in all, good video, and I think it [safely] pushed the boundaries, and did a wonderful job of it.
“Muse performed their new single “Uprising” on an Italian TV show recently and were told they had to lip sync the performance, so the band gave them what they wanted. Lead singer and guitarist Matthew Bellamy decided to fake the drums while the real drummer Dominic Howard took on vocal duties. Bassist Christopher Wolstenholme “played” the guitar and Keyboards”.
I am already really excited for September 21st, when Glee is set to return to FOX.
Anyways, I’ve compiled a list of the songs that Glee needs to cover:
-Man In The Mirror [Michael Jackson]
- Killing Me Softly [Roberta Flack]
-Seasons of Love [RENT]
-Cry Me A River [Justin Timberlake]. I have a feeling this will happen since JT is set to appear on the show at least once this season.
-Bohemian Rhapsody [Queen]
-The Scientist [Coldplay]
-Grace Kelly [MIKA]
-Say My Name [Destiny's Child]
-Don’t Look Back In Anger [Oasis]
So, I really like to do my nails. Long story short, I decided to start posting a picture each time I do my nails.
I’m not a fan of a hand of solid color, so I usually paint one nail with glitter or another color.
Anyways, I re-paint my nails at least once a week, or whenever they start chipping or I get bored.
If anyone wants to know certain colors or what not, leave a comment!