by Dee | Sep 21, 2016 | Celebrity, Featured
Tuned into the news early this morning – why am I not surprised that yet another Hollywood ‘A’ lister couple are now filing for Divorce. Yes indeed, the extremely revered Brad and Angelina, aptly named Brangelina are now splitting up?
As someone who lived through a highly publicised acrimonious divorce with my own parents in the seventies, I can speak from experience that these things are never easy on the kids of the marriage. Like it or not, we all feel like pawns in the bigger game commandeered by lawyers, even more than the individuals themselves.
It has always baffles me how two people who swear undying love and will go to the end of the Earth for each other, when flaws appear in the relationship, the ‘other side of love’ becomes low and contemptable.
So in the case of Brangelina, we are looking at a couple who have had their own kids, adopted others from third world countries, and influenced a global generation with their strong political and social views on race and humanity.
It is true that the pressures of showbiz and being in the public eye places an unmanageable amount of stress on an ‘A’ list marriage, but how about the social responsibility to their followers who have in many cases nurtured their fandom and set store by the actions of their idols. Whatever the truth, there hasn’t seemed to be any build up to this announcement, or evidence that they have tried to save their flagging relationship prior to their decision.
I think we have all heard whispers of the eccentric behaviour of Angelina, with her own father announcing her as crazy after she carried round a vial of blood of her then husband Billy Bob Thornton. Rumours of affairs on both sides of the marriage, condoned by her, and her unusual toys for the kids, based on taxidermy and strange stuffed animals. She is now saying she is filing ‘for the health of the family’.
So when we hear that Brad has had a drink too many or a puff of marijuana, or even the occasional outburst of anger, the more discerning onlooker would label this far more ‘normal’ behaviour than his spouse.
But no doubt, we will wait with bated breath, and watch from the gallery as the stories unfold, and take sides which is the fashion in most divorces. The only difference is that we will be joining the Universal audience of millions, instead of a selective few as with most divorces.
The lawyers will be smacking their lips, as are the television channels across the Globe. I will be tuned in for sure as I am sure the majority of you will, just out of sheer fascination and downright curiosity.
Whatever the outcome, I bet someone has already secured the film rights. Hold on, it is probably Angelina.
by Jackie Brooks | Sep 19, 2016 | Celebrity, Fashion, Featured
It’s London Fashion Week again, and if you think that it is just for the young stick insects who can carry off the fabulous but unrealistic fashions, you may have a case.
But curves on the catwalk are a big topic of discussion these days and we are delighted that some size savvy designers are putting their lives on the line by helping the average size 16 woman, accessibility and recognition in the high fashion arena as well as one the high street.
Ashley Graham made an impact at New York Fashion Week as she proudly presented her lingerie collection, alongside plus-size model, and friend Kylie Jenner, Jordyn Woods. The model, who is 27 who rose to fame with her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, and she headed up a collection of plus-size models to showcase her new bed wear collection.
A young Russian model has been accused of anorexia after her recent Instagram pics revealed her emaciated body in casual poses, which were denied and she retorted by showing photographs of herself gauging on a big mac. I am not convinced, as we all know where that can lead, and I am not accusing, but just saying.
So perhaps we ‘real women’ should view London Fashion Week as an indication of where the fashion trends are heading and adapt accordingly, and know that these skinny catwalk ladies are in fact just a small representative of the female statistic.
I personally just enjoy the theatricality of the event, and know that we have a long way to go to convince the fashionistas that we are in fact beautiful in our own skin, and can make an impact at whatever size we are.
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by Glotime | Aug 2, 2016 | Celebrity, Fashion, Featured
Imagine a world…
… in which love and respect were the prevailing powers.
‘Jeans for Refugees’ is a Johny Dar project and artistic fundraising initiative dedicated to helping refugees around the world, with all proceeds going to the International Rescue Committee.
One hundred celebrities are participating in “Jeans for Refugees’ by donating a pair of their jeans to be painted by Johny Dar. Each pair of jeans is hand painted and being auctioned online at catawiki.com/jeansforrefugees. All one hundred pairs of jeans will be exhibited at the Saatchi Gallery in London from 24th October culminating in an auction event on the 30th October, when bidding will close. All proceeds raised will be donated to the International Rescue Committee (rescue.org).
Celebrities like Sharon Stone, Kate Moss, Pink and Elle MacPherson have donated their Jeans, as these icons lead the way in uniting the World for one common cause – equal rights for all human beings.
How Jean oriented are you? Now that Jeans have become part of our staple wardrobe, a bit like broccoli with food, we are going to take you to some great Jean locations to give you the chance to share Jeans with the stars, and we don’t mean of the silver screen. We mean all of you as YOU can wear jeans whatever your age and shape, and kick ass whatever your life mission or inclination.
Do not make the mistake of buying a size larger to make you look smaller, as it has the opposite effect. Try the old fashioned method of squeezing into a pair of jeans, even lying on the floor to get into them. The tighter the jean the slimmer you become. For a more flattering look if you have shorter legs, go high waisted – think Marilyn Monroe and Brigitte Bardot. If your middle is rounder than you want, try some elastic around the waistline as long as the legs are snug, you will achieve the affect. Remember no pain no gain, and that is true where real jeans are concerned.
Throw serious money at a pair of jeans, as jeans are for life, and £150 upwards is not a lot for an investment of this kind. After all they will last for years, and the more worn the better.
Having said that, if you shop today you can get up to 50% off jeans if you go onto www.houseoffraser.co.uk/sale – and even if you miss the window, it is a great website to check out offers across brands.
For the ultra trendy go onto www.g-star.com/jeans where you will find some amazing offers on jeans and denim.
Go to www.levi.com where you can check out the type of jean for your shape and size.
But this is where online shopping isn’t an option, as you will have to get your skinny or not so skinny butts out of the house to actually try on the best jeans for you. So check out the websites for ideas, but do not buy online or on spec.
It may be old fashioned, but the stiff denim is back and so are you – so get out there, feel the burn and feel proud of your newly found swagger.
