"To succeed in Washington, you need to be savvy and street-smart. I've seen plenty of polite and idealistic girls like you. They tread up and down in their high heels and went home empty handed and with blisters on their feet."- Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, and Blonde
I'm in Washington for a fun little jaunt around the area. I love getting to visit with my friends who are polite and savvy, street-smart and idealisitc. Yay for friend reunions!
P.S. I forgot to pack my pink Jackie O suit. Oh well!
I realize this is all old news, but there's a few things I need to get off my chest about celebrity couples.
First, I think its great that Brad and Angie are engaged.
But all these stories released to People mag about how Brad spent a YEAR designing the ring? Barf. I mean the the ring is huge, but sort of garish, no?
Annnd there's no set wedding date? Just get married already. As Miranda famously said,
" I have a child. (or 6!!!) The jig is up."
However I am totally obsessed with Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan for the following reasons:
1. I once read an interview in GQ where the writer snuck a peak at Channing's phone and revealed that Jenna is listed as "Baby Butt."
2. They recently performed a sexy dance routine for a benefit concert for the rainforest. After Chan danced with Elton John. Nice to know those Step Up rehearsals still come in handy.
3. Jenna planned a Dirty Dancing themed flash mob for Channing's 32 birthday! Where he pulled a total Johnny Castle and lifted her up mid song! Two stars in love acting out a chick flick ?!?! I've never been so happy.
Did you know that Jenna had a brief fling with Justin Timberlake? In fact she was the inspiration behind the mysterious brunette in the Cry Me a River music video.
I love T. Swift, but she really owes some credit to JT for not-so-subtle pop song diss.
And while we're on the topic of Justin . . . what to say about the impending nuptials with Jessica? Apparently a big summer wedding is on the horizon. Contrary to what you probably think, I really would like to see Justin end up with a nice girl . . . even if that nice girl isn't me. And Jessica is very pretty and I loved her character in Valentine's Day, especially when she was running on the treadmill while throwing candy in her mouth. I would totally do that.
But can some one tell me why Jessica insists on wearing this
and this AND THIS.
For a double date with ELTON JOHN AND HIS HUSBAND. No need to shower or put on make up, just come straight from the gym. I mean, seriously? I'm not sure what I would wear out with Sir Elton but it might be something like this
or this
or this.
I'm sorry it's just . . . JT and Brit Brit forever! Can I get an amen?
Last week I had the stomach flu and spent all day Tuesday shivering on my couch and watching classical musicals that I had saved on my DVR. It would have been really lovely, if not for the whole waves of nausea thing. In honor of April showers, here's a classic scene which I love because: it brings back fond memories of an 8th grade dance I did with my show choir, Gene Kelly is so dreamy and Jean Dujardin totally reminds me of him, and it just plain makes you smile.
And now that we're well into May flowers, I wanted to show you some floral inspired footwear I've been wearing lately. The only thing better than wearing shoes youreally love is receiving compliments from people telling you that they really love the shoes that you really love. Does that make sense?
I wore these boots to run some errands and I literally had people chase me down the aisle at the grocery store to ask me about them. The woman at the checkout line said "You know should do? You should put them on Pinterest!" Wait . . . what?
Also these shoes were a huge hit at the theater. That sounds ridiculous but seriously we were at a production of Les Miserables and entire group of old women came up to me to tell me they had been admiring my heels.
Speaking of Les Mis, the movie is currently filming and the cast is filled with stars galore!! Except Taylor Swift, who lost the role of Eponine to Samantha Barks. No offense Taylor, but after watching this performance, I think its for the best. Now you can get a new album out sooner and we can finally find out what happened between you and Jake!
And for any singing and dancing you might want to do in May showers, here's a cute pair of rain boots I have my eye on.
So, there ya go. Spring footwear that will be a hit with your fellow Publix shoppers, elderly musical theater patrons, and Gene Kelly- thanks to CFC.
So this is the first weekend in three years where I haven't either had something to do for grad school, or have been thinking about something I need to do for grad school. I'm done! I have that "its summer!!!!" feeling which I haven't had in forever.
Besides wrapping up my masters degree, here's what else happened this week:
The Avengers opened this week. Getting great reviews. Fanboys and Fangirls rejoice!
Think Like A Man is STILL doing well.
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is also out this week. How do we feel about seeing this if you are under the age of 60?
Rental:
Let's reflect on Zac's early days as a teen idol before his all grown up love scenes in The Lucky One.
Hairspray, obviously.
17 Again is surprisingly cute and funny.
All three High School Musicals are fantastic, although the second one is by far my favorite. Thanks to Troy and the rest of the gang for expressing my feelings on wrapping up school and the start of summer!
About half way through The Five-Year Engagement I shifted in my sheat, mindlessly nibbled on some stale popcorn, and sighed "Omg. I HATE this movie."
At the end of The Five-Year Engagement I blew my nose on the sleeve of my jacket, clapped my hands together and squealed "Omg! I LOVE this movie!"
And so my review falls somewhere in between.
First of all, it was not the goofy, raunchy, sweet movie I expected from the previews. It was much darker and more depressing.
I adored Tom and Violet as a couple but became exasperated with their never ending engagement and all of their issues. They were acting ridiculous. They were miserable. I felt miserable.
The cool thing about this was that their families and friends eventually called them out. It's rare that a movie acknowledges its faults . . . during the actual movie. Still, its not enough to atone for the moments I was bored, or annoyed, or not at all amused.
But oh, the moments were I was! There are two scenes in particular that I just loved so much I could watch them on an endless loop. The first one, a fight between Tom and Violet is really about how girls want to talk about everything that upsets them and guys would rather say nothing. It's so funny and so real. The other scene, where Violet and her sister are aruging in front of her niece . . . in Sesame street voices . . . I laughed so hard I cried.
And I'm happy to say that this movie, for better or for worse, has a happy ending.
The Five-Year Engagement, rated "R," comedy, starring Jason Segel and Emily Blunt "B-"
When it comes to my fascination with celebrities, I'm not just looking for fashion tips, I'm looking for fitness details as well. However, while starlets are more than happy to pose on the red carpet in their designer gowns, they're a little more secretive when it comes to getting in shape.
How many times have you heard a celebrity saying "I eat so much! I never diet! I don't have time to exercise, I just walk my dog occasionally!" In fact, actresses are famous for showing off their "gigantic appetite" during a lunch interview for a fashion mag. Those articles always say the same thing: "She looked casual chic in an all black ensemble and had glowing skin without a stich of makeup. She ordered scrambled eggs with extra cheese, 16 pieces of bacon, and chugged a bubba keg of beer on her way out the door."
Blake Lively once gave an interview saying that she eats pork burritos, chips, and coke before shooting lingerie scenes.
Okay. We all know she hired a trainer for The Green Lantern, and now that she's dating the fittest man alive (R. Reynolds, of course) you can bet she's keeping up with her squats.
Kate Walsh also boasted on Live! with Kelly that she did absolutely nothing to prepare for this Shape cover.
"It should be called Unshape magazine!" she laughed. " I ate a burrito right before the shoot!" I'd chalk it up to great photoshopping except she looks consistently looks smokin hot - check out those leg muscles!
There's been a lot of talk about the importance of featuring "real women" with "real bodies" in women's magazines. They suggest that we will feel bad about ourselves after seeing models, celebrities, and other superhuman beings in the media time after time.
I don't know about you, but I see real women every day. And every time I step out of the shower, there's a real woman in my bathroom mirror. If I'm reading Shape magazine, I'm certainly hoping to see an ultra fit celeb. You know makes me feels bad? Hearing stars talk about eating everything and never working out while still maintaining a toned physique. I workout most days and watch what I eat and no one has ever asked me to pose on a magazine cover.
So let's reflect on a few ladies who aren't afraid to say, thanks to LMFAO, "Girl look at that body, I work out!"
Anne Hathaway says she was working out for two hours and day and living on "kale and dust" to fit into her catwoman suit.
Gwen Stefani was quoted as saying " I am always on a diet"
And " I work hard to look this hot and I want girls to know that."
Gwyneth Paltrow works out for an hour and a half 5 days a week with the infamous Tracy Anderson- Madonna's trainer.
She also frequently goes on a 12 week (!!!!) detox.
Kelly Ripa is my fashion, fitness, and overall life idol. In a recent interview she said she works out every single day, even on vacation. She alternates between spinning, running, and "dance cardio and toning."
Also, she gave us an idea of her typical eats.
Breakfast- wheat toast and coffee
Lunch- greek yogurt and blueberries or a small salad
Dinner- small piece of fish with lots of veggies
Snacks- Pepperidge Farm goldfish- haha!
As beach season quickly approaches, I'll certainly be more aware of what I'm eating and how I'm exercising. Will I be as dedicated as these ladies? Of course not! And I won't expect my green bikini to sit quite as nice as Kelly's.
I guess what I'm trying to say is that it makes me feel good to know that real women (even celebs!) have to work really hard to look really good.
Oh Nicholas Sparks. You never really try to surprise us. And you don't have to. We know that if we read one of your books or buy a ticket for a movie based on one of your books, we'll get exactly what we asked for.
1) Small, sleepy, coastal town in the south
2) Friendly folks who live in the town with a few quirky characters in there as well
3) Boy meets girl
4) Girl can't help herself falling for boy even though she
a) has had her heart broken
b) is in love with someone else
c) has some secret from her past that prevents her from loving anyone, ever
5) Tragedy, war, misunderstandings drive boy and girl apart (but not before at least one tastefully sexy love scene)
6) Someone dies
7) Boy and girl end up together . . . maybe.
And the latest Nicholas Sparks book turned movie, The Lucky One, delivers on all 7 accounts.
Plus, Zac Efron!
And cute southern clothes on costar Taylor Schilling!
A few complaints- while the storyline is very dramatic and touching, I really didn't find myself wiping away any tears- I enjoyed the movie but wasn't incredibly moved by any of it.
Taylor looks a bit too old for Zac- she's totally gorgeous of course but they seemed a bit mismatched.
Of course since Taylor is 27 ( like me) and Zac is 24 you might say I am too old for him. I would never say that!
One bonus was the lovely soundtrack- especially this song which I now have on repeat.
The Lucky One, rated "PG-13," romance, starring Zac Efron and Taylor Schilling "B-"
