As the nation’s sweetheart, Cheryl Cole is rarely seen to put a foot wrong or have a hair out of place. But the X Factor judge suffered a bad hair day recently after fans accused her of misleading them in a national publicity campaign for hair care brand L’Oreal. Media relations have since proven vital in combating the unwanted publicity storm surrounding the campaign for the new Elvive Full Restore 5 range after it emerged that Cole sported hair extensions for the TV commercial to give her hair more volume and bounce. Fans were outraged that their favourite star could dupe them in this way; after all, it would prove almost impossible for buyers to achieve the same full-bodied look out of a bottle.
L’Oreal has faced considerable criticism over fakery in its advertising in the not so distant past. In 2007, the company was condemned for producing ‘misleading’ mascara adverts featuring Penelope Cruz. The TV and magazine adverts claimed that women could have up to 60 per cent longer eyelashes with its Telescopic mascara. It later emerged that Cruz was wearing individual false eyelashes in the ads for Telescopic, and the company was forced to include disclaimers during its advertisements making such issues clear.
The public rely on honest and straightforward communication, which L’Oreal claimed to have adhered to by including such a disclaimer during the Elvive Full Restore 5 advert stating that Cole’s hair was “styled with some natural extensions”, however consumers complained that this was insufficient as the message only remains onscreen for two seconds of its 30-second duration. The Advertising Standards Agency rejected 13 complaints that the ads were misleading because the message regarding Cole’s extensions was “clear and legible”.
It is the job of public relations experts to carefully manage such scenarios without letting the situation get out of hand and damage the brand’s reputation. A good PR agency proved essential for restoring public confidence in L’Oreal. Although the initial damage had already been done, it was still possible to turn around the fortunes of the new range by successfully communicating what has since been done to improve the situation. Cole’s constant presence in the national press ensured that once she had removed her hair extensions, photos of her perfectly styled shorter locks were top of the news agenda. L’Oreal and Cole were off the hook thanks to effective crisis management.
Cole was clearly picked to promote the range for her celebrity status rather than her naturally luscious locks. Many question why advertisers no longer choose models to market their products who are naturally blessed with the attribute their product supposedly enhances. Showing off what a product can do for average consumers is a marketing technique which worked wonders for Dove with its Campaign for Real Beauty, dedicated to “creating thought provoking ads, confidence-building programmes, and messages that embrace all definitions of beauty”. This could lend L’Oreal more credibility, but probably wouldn’t have the same impact on sales and doesn’t match the brand’s glamorous image. Instead, people are fooled into believing that buying L’Oreal products will make them look like Beyonce Knowles or Eva Longoria.
Despite the negative publicity, with Cole as global brand ambassador for Elvive Full Restore 5, there was next to no chance of it failing. Value sales of the new range, which were about 10,000 at the start of September, reached upwards of 250,000 by the end of November – the height of the controversy – effectively demonstrating the power of celebrity endorsement. What was an intelligent PR move by Cole was an equally smart marketing move by L’Oreal.
Wow there were some fantastic dresses at this year’s Oscars and what a variety! There were a lot of fairy tale ball gowns on display, but also some shorter cocktail styles, vintage and “goddess” dresses. As usual some celebrities were spot on and others didn’t fare so well.
I will start with the winner of Best Actress, Kate Winslet. She certainly deserved the award and she is such a beautiful woman, she looks pretty good in most things but I was disappointed to see her in black….again! Not only was the dress unflattering in colour, it was also not great in style for Kate. I have seen her looking so much better, what a pity she was so ill advised on such a momentous occasion.
Marion Cottilard opted for the ball gown with little success. Her dress was over large and black, and although it made her waist look tiny, she look as though she was wearing a tight corset and this was compounded by the expression on her face suggesting that she could barely breath! In contrast Penelope Cruz really did look fabulous in her cream, lacy number whose only downside was that it did look a bit like a wedding dress. However Penelope somehow carried it off and she did look lovely.
Beyonce Knowles has a lovely curvy figure and the dress she wore should have suited her but somehow it didn’t quite work. The fabric was too heavy and the pattern too big, thus giving her the appearance of greater width than she really is. A more fluid fabric and a smaller pattern would have made all the difference.
Freida Pinto looked gorgeous in her dress (although I think she would have been better in a “warmer” blue). She was right on trend with the asymmetric neckline and the combination of beading and the fluidity of the dress suggested a mix of western and eastern styles which was so appropriate.
Marisa Tomei looked fantastic in the shapely white dress she was wearing; I just think she could have gone for some colour to really accentuate her colouring. White is a colour that Marisa can wear but how much better she could have looked if her dress had been a clear red, purple or turquoise. Her natural colouring needs some strength of colour to really flatter her beauty. The shape was elegant yet showy and displayed her slim and shapely figure to great effect. I would give her first prize.
Joanna Steele-Perkins is a senior Image Consultant with Colour Me Beautiful. Based in Taunton, Somerset, she is a regular contributor to magazines and newspapers. She offers advice on all aspects of personal image and her services include colour analysis, style consultations, make-up lessons, Bridal Make-up, Bridal Advice, Personal shopping and Image for Men. She is also a stockist for Be a Beautiful Bride.
Jewelry – 2007 Oscar Earrings, The All Important Item Of Jewelry
Why are earrings the most important item of jewelry? By important I mean the piece of jewelry that will do the most for your appearance. As with all jewelry it should blend with your overall attraction. You don’t want the first comment to be about your great jewelry and then you come in second. Your overall look is what needs to be fabulous, then after the comments of how stunning you look, they can notice your cool jewelry. Later we will look at what style of earrings the stars wore to the Oscars.
Earrings are what frames your face, along with hair, if the colour and style of your earrings are right they will be like two spotlights adding a glow to your face, making it brighter and more alive. Earrings with a decoration on the front of the post, covering the pierced hole, has the reflected light starting from the right point. Earrings with a shepherd hook usually start from a lower aspect and part of the effect can be lost. Also with the shepherd hook if the earring is heavy it shows up the drag on the lobe, these earrings are probably better suited for lighter more casual wear.
Looking at the Oscars 2007. On the Red Carpet almost all of the earrings that the stars wore were decorated from the front of the post, very few were shepherd hook earrings. Most earrings at the Oscars were quite elaborate but not overly so. Some like Nicole Kidman only wore tiny studs. I only saw one star, where the first thing that stood out was her jewelry, the rest were very tasteful.
More Earrings from the Oscars 2007 Cate Blanchett – black stone on the lobe with a larger stone dropped from the first Emily Blunt – Stud earrings Gwyneth Paltrow – Stone on the lobe with a large elaborate diamond shaped drop
Helen Mirren - Medium button style Jennifer Hudson – Long drop earring with the piercing covered Jennifer Lopez - Long drop earring with the piercing covered Nicole Kidman - Tiny stud Penelope Cruz – Large flower shaped button style Portia de Rossi – A short drop from a smaller stone on the lobe Jada Pinkett Smith – Large diamond shaped drop from a covered piercing Maggie Gyllenhaal – A medium retro hoop with a filigree decorated boat at the bottom of the hoop – piercing was exposed Rachel Weisz – Stud earring Kate Winslett - an elaborate button style
My vote goes to Penelope Cruz for making her earrings work for her, there are some photos on my Blog, the link is below, go and make your choice, leave your comment.
Earrings have a long history and date back to the earliest of times. From ancient countries the earrings recovered have nearly all been a variation of the hoop earring, a style that has remained popular to this day. In Cyprus, from the middle of the 2nd Millennium BC, the popular earrings were painted terracotta in the form of stylized nude females. Earlobes were pierced 2 or 3 times and large terracotta hoops suspended from them.
In Ancient Egypt jewels were an important part of the culture, worn by men, women and children. They also used jewelry to adorn statues. There were various hoop styles among the earrings. Earlobe piercing was evident, and the wearing of very heavy earrings from an early age caused the earlobes to be extremely elongated and deformed.
From the late 4th Century BC, earrings were becoming more elaborate in design. The earrings often had suspended pendants and chains. Filigree, granulation, leaf, rosettes and doves were all used to decorate the boat or lower half of the hoop.
During the Middle Ages and the Renaissance earrings were in decline due to the fashion of high collars and a headdress that often covered the ears. It was not until centuries later, about the 1530s that earrings began to emerge again, this was again due to the change in hair and headdress styles. The newly emerging earrings were in the form of plain gold hoops with a pearl drop.
Then in the 17th century earrings started to make a real comeback. By the middle of the 17th century earrings were an essential item. The designs became more complex and interesting. They used ruby, pearls, emeralds and enamel in floral motifs.
18th and 19th centuries saw beautiful and elaborate designs, often using semi-precious stones. They also used diamonds and pearls and very intricate goldsmith techniques.
Early in the 20th century around 1910 to 1930 Art Deco style was popular. At this time ear piercing began to be thought of as barbaric, and clamping earrings to the earlobe with a screw fitting became popular.
1947 saw the feminine new look by Dior. This set the scene for earring design to come to the fore in a new and creative way.
In the 1970s earring design become larger and more varied. The ever popular hoops were back in demand, with many of the hoops decorated with precious gemstones.
In the late 1970s ear piercing started to make a comeback and was popular again. This trend has continued up until today when almost every woman, a large number of men and children have their earlobes pierced once or many times.
Now, as seen at the Oscars, styles are very diverse from studs to shoulder dusters. Fortunately for us we do not have to pay as much for beautiful earrings as the stars do. With today’s technology the quality of man-made gemstones is very good. Resulting in beautiful and much more economical earrings, and other jewelry. Good quality inexpensive jewelry can look as good as the expensive items. For example the cubic zirconia which is made from minerals, resembles the much more expensive diamond. Cubic zirconia is not quite as hard as a diamond but it can be cut and faceted in the same beautiful designs that a diamond can be cut in. Cubic zirconia can be colored to resemble ruby, emerald, sapphire or any other stone. Another cost cutting technique is to quality plate Sterling Silver with 18k Gold. This gives the benefits of gold at a Sterling Silver price. The choice is yours, try all styles and see which does the best for you. Enjoy your earrings and look fabulous.
Buy Hudson Jeans: Grazia State That These are the Equivalent to the Wonderbra!
Hudson Jeans are the hot denim designer of the moment with a celebrity following that includes Mischa Barton, Paris Hilton, Samaire Armstrong, Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani, Jessica Alba, Sienna Miller, Lindsay Lohan, Rachel Bilson, Penelope Cruz and Katie Holms to name just a few! They are renowned for their amazing, super flattering fit that lengthens the line of the leg and accentuates the derriere, giving you the perfect supermodel silhouette! It’s not for no reason that Grazia have called them ‘the wonderbra of jeans’! The brand has revolutionised denim in the same way as the wonderbra revolutionised lingerie and what it can do for your bum has to be seen to be believed!
You can buy buy Hudson jeans in loads of great style and washes that will suit any occasion. The Hudson signature boot cut jeans are a real wardrobe must. They look great worn with anything and can make even the most relaxed outfit sexy but they also work really well dressed up. Angelina Jolie was spotted working a pair of Hudson jeans on the red carpet proving the gorgeous glamour doesn’t have to look over done! Penelope Cruz is a big fan of the Hudson Wide leg jeans which are a great look for this summer’s 70s inspired feel. Just through them on with a pair of wedge heels and you’re ready to go!
You can buy Hudson jeans online at reputable retailers like boredofthehighstreet.com. They stock a great range including the Hudson Crystal Summer wash signature boot cut jeans, Hudson Sky Wide Leg Summer denim Jeans and the Hudson Dark Wash Stella Skinny Denim Jeans plus loads more! Boredofthehighstreet also offers an exclusive alteration service which means that when you buy Hudson jeans from them you can be sure that they’re going to fit like a glove!
The Hudson Jeans philosophy is ‘We believe that sexy is knowing who you are and how to use it!’ and Hudson jeans are truly the definition of sexy! The tailoring and fit are second to none and will make your legs look longer and your bottom look fabulous! What’s more is that the signature boot cut and wide leg jeans are cut in such a way so as if you do have the length altered you wont alter the overall shape of the jeans. For all of those women out there who are on a mission to find the perfect pair of jeans then look no further! When you buy Hudson jeans you will never want to wear anything else!
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Changeling
This Clint Eastwood-directed drama went largely unnoticed until Oscar season, when Angelina Jolie scored her second Academy Award nomination for playing Christine Collins, a mother in grief. However, don’t fear that this sad story is another Lifetime movie of the week. There is true horror and disturbing emotional elements to be found in Changeling. For one thing, you have the bizarre and disturbing plotline to follow: Christine Collins loses her child for a time, only to be given a duplicate child to adopt, with the assurance that the boy is indeed her son. The physical features are completely different, but the LAPD commands Collins to accept this “gift” and remain silent about her suspicions. Intense drama aside, the best performance in the film is given by Jason Butler Harner as serial killer Gordon Stewart Northcott. We usually expect a serial killer character to be menacing and inhuman. Northcott is something else-a mentally oblivious man-possibly mentally ill-and one that dares to evoke pity from an audience who already knows the truth. Changeling is not an easy film to watch but it was one of 2008′s most memorable movies. It is currently playing on satellite TV PPV.
Saw V
Like a blood-soaked devil spawn, Saw is one of the best horror franchises to come out of Hollywood, and much to the chagrin of some, this beast has multiplied four sequels to the original. What truly set Saw apart from the competition was the psychological aspects of its horror. There was some gore as modern audiences have come to expect, but not as much as you would expect to see. Nevertheless, the terror is real. Saw V continues the franchise and emphasizes the big plot twist in its tagline: You won’t believe how it ends. Saw V is playing on satellite TV Pay-Per-View and you don’t have to saw anything off to watch it-just click a button!
Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Vicky Cristina Barcelona is Woody Allen’s newest film, and is continuing Allen’s trend of stressing sexy drama over neurotic comedy, though in this film there seems to be plenty of everything. The film stars Javier Barden, Penelope Cruz and Scarlett Johansson. The plot centers on two American women staying in Barcelona. They soon meet an artist who is attracted to both of them (you know those Europeans…oh wait, that’s all men in general). The plot becomes complicated as you realize that artist Juan is still involved with his unstable ex-wife. The plot comes to a realistic if not necessarily predictable end. As you may know, Penelope Cruz won Best Supporting Actress for her work in Vicky Cristina Barcelona at the 2009 Academy Awards.
These are just some of the movies-the best movies-currently playing on satellite TV Pay-Per-View. See them uncut, commercial free and for a price much less than DVD or Blu-Ray.
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TVGuide Network’s Carrie Ann Inaba & Chris Harrison are back on the red carpet, this time at the 67th annual Golden Globe Awards! Carrie Ann Inaba & Chris Harrison interview Penelope Cruz! Video Rating: 4 / 5
One of the leading fashion brands, MANGO, announced Scarlett Johansson as the new face for their Autumn-Winter 09 campaigns. The event officially occurred on 13th of July in the Hotel AC Santo Mauro in Madrid, Spain. The gorgeous actress fits in perfect for the image of an extraordinary personality, embodying the ideal of the urban daring woman that Mango targets. Johansson is ‘invariably delighted’ to be part of it, confirmed media sources. Presenting the perfect persona of stylish talented and sensual women, Scarlett is well known for her versatility in the works she has done. “Scarlett is an extraordinary personality, fun, young. She’s Mango’s ideal urban woman, independent and cosmopolitan” quoted the brand’s spokesperson in Spain.
Scarlett, 24, is taking over from Penelope Cruz, who had a four-season run with the Barcelona-based clothing company. Fittingly enough, both actresses starred in Woody Allen’s flick Vicky Christina Barcelona! Scarlett posed in new Mango designs during the photo shoot by the renowned photographer Mario Sorrenti at Los Angeles. The shoot happened under the style guidance of Damian Sanchez, Mango’s Creative Director and Board Member with Hair and make-up by Bob Recine and Aaron de Mey. This season, Mango’s new collection would be influenced by the wild 80′s. Little bold look with emphasized shoulders in suits, jackets and outerwear. Keeping the silhouettes narrow at the bottom half, skin-fit trousers, leggings and pencil skirts are the key styles presented by Mango for the coming season.
Artificial leathers and woolen fabrics embellished with rhinestones and zips, sequins, sparkling studs add to the glam factor while providing warmth as well. Animal prints provide movement in the designs. Black and grey are the key colours in the palette, with a tinge of cobalt blue and maroon making the collection one of the best examples of functional luxury with sensual designs. She is one name that has run synonymous with fitness for over two decades now. Recently, Mumbai saw ace fitness guru Leena Mogre jolt people back to reality.
well at least figuratively speaking! At Leena Mogre’s Fitness, the eponymous gym, she conducted a session for Bone Density Test which saw models Candice Pinto, Diandra Soares and television actors Makrand Deshpande, Prachi Desai and the likes volunteer. “We have a member who is an orthopedic surgeon”, says Leena, “his name is Dr. Rakesh Nair. He is the one who organised this seminar.” She goes on to explain that it is a painless, two min procedure carried out by a specialist who knows how to operate a bone density meter. “Bones form your endoskeleton and lay the foundation to your body, but we tend to take them for granted. A nutritious and healthy living is extremely crucial to maintain high bone density levels.” One of the leading fashion brands, MANGO, announced Scarlett Johansson as the new face for their Autumn-Winter 09 campaigns. The event officially occurred on 13th of July in the Hotel AC Santo Mauro in Madrid, Spain. The gorgeous actress fits in perfect for the image of an extraordinary personality, embodying the ideal of the urban daring woman that Mango targets. Johansson is ‘invariably delighted’ to be part of it, confirmed media sources. Presenting the perfect persona of stylish talented and sensual women, Scarlett is well known for her versatility in the works she has done. “Scarlett is an extraordinary personality, fun, young. She’s Mango’s ideal urban woman, independent and cosmopolitan” quoted the brand’s spokesperson in Spain.
Scarlett, 24, is taking over from Penelope Cruz, who had a four-season run with the Barcelona-based clothing company. Fittingly enough, both actresses starred in Woody Allen’s flick Vicky Christina Barcelona! Scarlett posed in new Mango designs during the photo shoot by the renowned photographer Mario Sorrenti at Los Angeles. The shoot happened under the style guidance of Damian Sanchez, Mango’s Creative Director and Board Member with Hair and make-up by Bob Recine and Aaron de Mey. This season, Mango’s new collection would be influenced by the wild 80′s. Little bold look with emphasized shoulders in suits, jackets and outerwear. Keeping the silhouettes narrow at the bottom half, skin-fit trousers, leggings and pencil skirts are the key styles presented by Mango for the coming season.
Artificial leathers and woolen fabrics embellished with rhinestones and zips, sequins, sparkling studs add to the glam factor while providing warmth as well. Animal prints provide movement in the designs. Black and grey are the key colours in the palette, with a tinge of cobalt blue and maroon making the collection one of the best examples of functional luxury with sensual designs. She is one name that has run synonymous with fitness for over two decades now. Recently, Mumbai saw ace fitness guru Leena Mogre jolt people back to reality.
well at least figuratively speaking! At Leena Mogre’s Fitness, the eponymous gym, she conducted a session for Bone Density Test which saw models Candice Pinto, Diandra Soares and television actors Makrand Deshpande, Prachi Desai and the likes volunteer. “We have a member who is an orthopedic surgeon”, says Leena, “his name is Dr. Rakesh Nair. He is the one who organised this seminar.” She goes on to explain that it is a painless, two min procedure carried out by a specialist who knows how to operate a bone density meter. “Bones form your endoskeleton and lay the foundation to your body, but we tend to take them for granted. A nutritious and healthy living is extremely crucial to maintain high bone density levels.”
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2009 International Best-Dressed list By Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair recently released the 2009 International Best-Dressed list which includes 8 chapters. Here this article has all detailes
Chapter One: First Ladies First Lady Michelle Obama First Lady Carla Bruni- Sarkozy
America’s First Lady: Michelle Obama 2009 Representative Dress: The dress for the inauguration Favorite Boutique: Chicago, Ikram Favorite shopping site: J. Crew Classic single item: cardigan jacket Jewelry: Pearl Jewelry Shoes Brand: Jimmy Choo, Puma, Lanvin Selected Reasons: She have been dedicated to developing the education and improving the medical and health care system as well as the veteran policy.
France’s Firse Lady: Lady Carla Bruni- Sarkozy Fashion Idols: Jacqueline Kennedy, Audrey Hepburn 2009 Representative Dresses: Stefano Pilat violet dress, Yves Saint Laurent “Edition Soir” for the Dîner de la Mode gala Favorite Boutique: Dior Must-Have Single Items: Flat ballet shoes Selected Reasons: She has been desicated to Charities and Anti-HIV Funds
Chapter Two: International Best-Dressed List: Women H.R.H Princess Letizia of Asturias Chiara Clemente: Film Maker Penélope Cruz: Actress Kathy Freston: Writer Agnes Gund: The curator of the Museum of Modern Arts Anne Hathaway: Actress Aliciakeys: singer, actress, songwriter H.H Sheikha Mozah of Qatar Kelly Ripa: Compere Lizzie Tisch: Private Banker
Penélope Cruz: Spanish Actress Fashion Idols: Audrey Hepburn, Anouk Aimée 2009 favorite clothes: Haider Ackermann short coat Favorite Brands: Chanel, Dior, Jean Paul Gaultier?Armani? Favorite Boutique: Maxfield?LA Favorite Retro Second-hand shops: Lily et Cie, Decades, LA Favorite Jewelry: The ring from grandmother Favorite shoes: Christian Loubouti Favorite Handbags: Chanel handbags Favorite Perfume: Santa Maria Novella Favorite sunglasses: Retro Ray-Ban Sunglasses
Anne Hathaway, Actress, New York, America Personale Style: Hollywood Style 2009 Representative Dress: Armani Privé Silver Dress at 2009 Oscar Award Favorite Shoes: Christian Louboutin Favorite Perfume: Lancôme,Magnifique
Chapter Three: International Best-Dressed List-Men Tiki Barber-NBC journalist, the founder of venture capital firm Arpad Busson: Financier, Daniel Craic: Actor Matteo Marzotto: entrepreneur, president of ENIT Barack Obama: The American President Ogden Phipps II: Private Equity Investors Brad Pitt: Actor Roo Rogers: Environmental entrepreneur, Entrepreneur of OZOlab Alejandro Santo Domingo: Investor, CY Twombly: Artist
Barack Obama: The American President 2009 the most special fashion item: Hart Schaffner Marx Suit whose inner pocket is printed with “specially made for Barack Obama ” Frequently-used items: Secret Service baseball cap, black sport pants, Gray Shirts Favorite Shoes: Cole Haan Dress Shoes, Asics white sport shoes Favorite Sunglasses: Ray-Ban 3217 Favorite watch: Jorg Gray 6500 Favorite shopping site: Secret Service
Brad Pitt: Hollywood Movie Star Favorite Designer: Tom Ford Representative Dresses: Scarfs and caps Favorite Shoes: Sanuk, Monk? Favorite Jewelry: David Yurman Black Diamond Ring Favorite Sunglasses: Tom Ford, David Yurman, Ray-Ban? Favorite Watches: Tag Heuer Watches, Rolex Watches;
Chapter Four: Fashion Professionals
Georgina Chapman: Founder and Designer of Marchesa Tory Burch: Designer Mathilde Meyer-Agostinelli: Prada’s Marketing Communications Director in France David Lauren: Vice President of Polo Ralph Lauren, the head of Marketing and Public Relationship; Candy Pratts Price: the fashion executive director of Style.com Rachel Roy: Designer Stacey Bendet: Designer and founder of Alice & Olivi Franca Sozzani: The chief editor of Vogue and L’Uomo Vogue(Italian Version) Ali Hewson: One of the founders of Edun Fashion Company and Nude Skin-Care Products Company
Chapter Five: Siblings
Jane Lauder: President of Origins; Aerin Lauder: Vice Director and Creative Director of Estée Lauder
Stavros Niarchos and Eugénie Niarchos: Jewelry Designers of Gaia Repossi
Chapter Six: Couples
Paloma Cuevas, Jewelry designer of Yanes and Enrique Ponce, professional matador Diana Taylor, managing director of Wolfensohn and Michael Bloomberg, the mayor of New York; the fouder of Bloomberg L.P. Natalia Vodianona, Model and Justin Portman, artist Shelley Wanger, the editou of Knopf and Pantheon and David Mortimer, the president of U.S. House of Representatives
Chapter Seven: Hall of Fame Liliane Bettencourt, principal shareholder of L’Oréal Count Manfredi Della Gheraradesca, artistic consultant, curator Catherine Deneuve, actress, model Lapo Elkann, inventive entrepreneurs, the founder abd president of Italy Independent Fashion Company and Independent Ideas, President of LA Holding and also one of the founders Renée Zellweger, actor
Chapter Eight: Fashion Originals Peter Beard, photographer, artist Duchess of Alba Nicky Haslam, interior designer IKé UDé,, Artist, the founder of Arude magazine Bruce Weber, photographer, artist, film maker
Let’s just start by saying this: Nine is one of the best of 2009. Not to be confused with District 9 and 9, Rob Marshall does a splendid job bringing the Broadway musical of the same title to the screen. The whole main cast is great at acting as well as singing. The movie is also an adaptation of Federico Fellini’s 8 1/2 and it’s a nice homage to that as well.
My only criticism of Nine is that it has a very loose plot. The small plot that is present is still quite good. It follows Guido Contini (Daniel Day-Lewis), an aging director who has reached a breaking point in his life when he realizes everything is spiraling out of control. His movies have turned bad over the last few years and he is hopelessly in love with nine women who very important to him. The female cast includes his wife (Marion Cotillard), his mistress (Penelope Cruz), his costume designer (Judi Dench), a prostitute from his childhood (Fergie), an American fashion designer (Kate Hudson), his muse (Nicole Kidman), and his mother (Sophia Loren). The film also marks one of Anthony Minghella’s last screenplays.
Though the cast is mostly responsible for why the movie is so great, it’s also Rob Marshall’s direction. Anyone who has seen Chicago will know that his type of movie involves sexy women writhing and twisting as the dance (and not in a bad way). Nine is quite similar, but Nine made me feel as though I was actually sitting in a Broadway theater watching a Broadway musical. Anthony Minghella’s snappy script, the art direction, and the cinematography are just some of the things that make Nine such a sensory overload. Marshall also even brings the cast out at the end for bows.
The most important thing in movie musicals is the singing and dancing. Nobody needs to be worried about these things in Nine. Every cast member sings and dances beautifully with the exception of Kate Hudson whose voice is unfortunately changed for the trailer. Daniel Day-Lewis is a surprisingly good singer and dances pretty nicely too. The two great numbers are “Be Italian” and “A Call to the Vatican”. Fergie totally rocks her number in which she plays an overweight prostitute and Penelope Cruz blew me away with her sexy number involving a striptease. Yet it really is Marion Cotillard who “takes it all” (no pun intended). I’ve been watching Marion Cotillard since she first starred in La Vie En Rose and it’s fortunate that she’s finally begun to star in big movies. Hopefully she’ll get more recognition now.
The bottom line is Nine is great. Though the film does get a bit tiresome midway through, the songs are energetic and make you remember why you love it. Rob Marshall does a great job directing his stars and the art direction and cinematography are sure to win some awards. Every actor who is part of the main cast sings well and the choreography is very nice. Rob Marshall has done it again with Nine and I totally look forward to seeing it take home awards on Oscar night.
Spanish shouldn’t be extremely difficult, the pronunciation and spelling is quite simple.
Because of the fact that Spanish may be a phonetic language, words usually are spelled the same as they’re pronounced.
2. Speaking 1 language helps you study a lot more.
When you understand how to speak Spanish, you can merely open up the doors to additional languages, French and Italian being the most similar. You might additionally dramatically improve your English skills, whether English is your native language or not. The reason for that is because you will end up understanding a great deal about grammar for the most part. Once you discover a single language, understanding a different just simply gets even a lot easier.
3. You’ll become very familiar with the Spanish customs.
Spanish culture, is one more a single on the rewards of understanding Spanish. Not only will you study Spanish, but you can also get a better understanding on the assortment in the arts and culture in the Spanish speaking society. Believe about the great different food and recipes. When using the numerous Spanish speaking countries out there, there’s almost too very much Spanish food to mention. Understand
4. Comprehend some Spanish music
Think about all of those Spanish singers out there who incorporate Spanish into their English lyrics, or merely sing a lovely song in Spanish? You will be capable of fully grasp them. Musicians like, Gloria Estefan from Cuba, Enrique Iglesias from Spain, Shakira from Columbia.
5. Comprehend Spanish Movies
Spanish speaking actors like Penelope Cruz from Spain, Antonio Banderas from Spain, and Salma Hayak from Mexico the list goes on. Penelope Cruz did a fantastic movie called Volver, all in Spanish, wouldn’t it be excellent to turn off the subtitles?
6. Help other people
Practically nothing seems improved as to in a position to aid someone else who is having difficulties. Let’s say you are at a restaurant in Puerto Rico and there is a tourist who is having a difficult time buying her food due to the fact the waiter speaks Spanish and she does not. Now you can walk up to her with confidence and say ¿puedo ayudar usted? (may I help you?)
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