RIP Amy Winehouse

Such a great singer, which makes it a great pity that we have lost her at such a young age. I hope her death can be seen as a lesson to addicts or anyone with a problem to seek any form of help, whether it is through an internet forum, a psychologist or a psychiatrist, family or friends or special groups. Don't be afraid to open up to someone you trust about your problems. No one is born perfect, so don't be afraid to take the first step in trying to better yourself.

ASOS CURVE Exclusive Jersey Wrap Top Review

Since this top first appeared in the catalog, I fell in love with it and finally after much deliberation I have bought one in black as it was on sale.

When it comes to fit, it is true to size, covers the back rolls quiet nicely and whether or not one has a small or big chest the top will fit like a glove. However, since my tummy is bigger than my chest, the top is not very flattering as it doesn't help in hiding such flaw; so don't buy such top if you are more of an apple shape. If you are pear shape, the top will definitely look flattering.

The material is quiet stretchy but it isn't that stretchy that it will show off your flaws, as some tops do even when they are true to your size. Due to it's jersey material, I think it can be worn all year round, in summers it is quiet light on it's own, while if one wears it during the winter under a thick jacket, it would still look season appropriate.

The top detail is very simple but makes the top look very elegant. However, there is one flaw. The ruched detail over the chest area is like a separate boob tube, it easily losses it's shape especially if you move around a lot and personally I got confused at one point while I was out how to get the original shape back as it lost the whole shape. So I suggest to either one use pins, but it wouldn't look very nice having a pin showing; or else sew the parts together if you are able to and if the material allows.

So, in conclusion I suggest this top to girls with a flat waistline or if you have a similar body shape as mine wear a cardigan or shrug over it as I did. Also if you have flabby big arms, I wouldn't suggest wearing the top on it's own, it doesn't help in enhancing one's arms at all, one needs great arms to wear this top on it's own.

I think the top can be worn for any occasion, whether it is for a casual look, or to go to work or for a night out with friends and even for a special occasion; the top is very versatile. I also think, but haven't actually tried it, the top would look really nice if it is tucked into a plain pencil skirt.

My tip for ASOS Curve, is to stitch the boob tube area with the rest of the top and to make this top in more colours as it is a definite classic for all year round.

Click here for more information or to buy the top:- Asos Curve Exclusive Jersey Wrap Top

How to look like a celeb - Lady Gaga edition

So I am not a Lady Gaga fan, but one has to acknowledge that she has a great influence when it comes to fashion.  In Sydney, it was one of those rare moments where Lady Gaga wore something which us girls can actually wear in real life and lucky for you dear readers I found a cheaper replica of the dress at Torrid, which can only be purchased online - Lucky 13 - Hells Bells Black Satin Dress.  It is important to note that the difference between the two dresses is that Lady Gaga's is a velvet dress, while the one from Torrid is satin.

How to look like a celeb - Kate Middleton edition

Kate Middleton or, as she is now officially known as, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge; has become a fashion icon.  She keeps everything classy and chic.  Her looks are very easy to achieve without the need to break the bank and which are all available for us plus-size girls.

1. Kate wore a green silk Diane von Furstenberg dress during her California visit.  The only dress I found which looked very similar is this ASOS CURVE Ruched Waist Shift Dress.  Unfortunately it doesn't come in the same amazing green colour, but it does have the same exact style.  Another similar dress, is the Next Teal Jersey Wrap Dress (do not have a pic sorry), it is closer to the dress's original color, but ,unlike the original, it is a v-neck dress.

 

 

2.   Kate clearly loves Jenny Pachkam's dresses as she has been seen wearing many of her desings. The most similar in pattern and colour palette I could find is this Evans Floral Prom Dress. It is also quiet similar in style, but it doesn't have the slight freely sleeves as the original.

3.  This Malene Birger dress was worn by Kate during her Canada visit.  I couldn't find an exact match, but this Eucalyptus Shift Dress from Debenhams is very similar.  It doesn't come with sleeves and there is slight difference in colour.

4.   Kate's royal blue engagement dress, has became a hit worldwide and I think it is now one of the most memorable looks of this decade.  At Yours one can find the same exact dress at a fraction of the original price -> Blue Cross Over Dress.

5.  The Joseph Dress Kate wore, is ideal for a special occassions during the summer.  This ASOS CURVE Midi Dress is the closest I could find, it comes in the same exact style but the color isn't the same as the original.  However, it is on sale so it makes up for not being in Cream ;P

6. For a more casual look I decided to find a similar dress to the Issa bird-print dress Kate wore recently in Canada.  The New Look Inspire Range have two very similar dresses to Kate's, however none of them come in the bird print.  These are the Inspire Floral Tea Dress & the  Inspire Spotty Jersey Dress.

I hope you enjoyed my finds, feel free to post similar plus-size dresses to the one's shown.  You can also post pictures of outfits you would like me to find for you.

Are You Kidding me Cher Lloyd?

If there was a Razzie for worst songs, this would definately get the top honour for the Biggest Mess!

I never personally liked Cher Lloyd from the X-factor.  She does have talent, but I find her over-rated, since there are better singers out there.  She is a mediocore rapper, especially when one compares her to Missy Elliot and Lil Kim and Nicki Minaj.  The girl's voice is ideal for pop music and sings better than her X-factor mentor Cheryl Cole.  However, this song is an utter mess, she tried to combine rap, pop and dance music all into one and the final mix didn't work at all, as they say less is more; too much is just bloody awful.   

Hopefully she comes up with better material for her sake, as her 15-minutes might be up soon.

P.S. Great freeze frame youtube, you were able to capture her beauty.

How to look like a celeb - Prada Multi-colored Stripe dress edition

The Prada Multicolored striped 2011 spring dress, has been making a number of rounds in a number of magazines and red-carpets.  Now us plus-size girls can also achieve achieve a similar look without spending our whole savings with this brand new ASOS CURVE Exclusive Stripe Fishtail Dress

This dress has the same colour scheme and design, but the stripes are narrower than the actual design, but they practically look identical.  From the material description and the video, one would need shapewear if they have a few bumps otherwise it will not flatter the said person.  I wouldn't suggest this dress for special occasions, it is more of a day dress in my opinion.  However, if one adds a nice belt + a black blazer, the dress would be ideal for a night out.

Here are some of the celebs who have worn this gorgeous Prada Dress and who might also help in inspiring you how to accessorize and do your make-up to achieve a certain look.

Blake Lively please learn how to cry! - Green Lantern Review

I just saw the new Green Lantern movie and I came out with mixed feelings about this movie, apart from the fact that I cannot understand the fuss about Blake Lively.

Story

The story line is easy to follow not too complicated, but personally I didn't find it gripping enough, i.e. it doesn't make you want to know more  about the story and keeps you guessing.  I personally like complicated movies and movies with unexpected twists, so this is probably why I didn't find the story that interesting. 

Acting and Characters in the movie

Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan; As always I find Ryan Reynolds doing a great job, although I was expecting more from him after seeing him in movies like Smokin Aces and Definately, Maybe.  But, over-all he did a good job and made the character likable and so he achieved the aim perfectly and I also found him to look a lot a like how Hal Jordan is portrayed in the comics, so looks-wise they were spot on.  On a different note, I would have looked more shirtless scenes from him :p

 

Blake Lively as Carol Ferris;  I have never seen Gossip Girl, but I did see the Sister Hood of the Travelling pants movies and didn't find her that bad, average when it comes to acting.  In this movie she was again average, which personally I felt a character like Carol Ferris required a stellar performance not an average performance.  In fact I don't know how she bet Eva Green, who is a fabulous actress!  She cannot even cry properly!  I laughed at the two instances where her character was supposed to cry. 

Peter Sarsgaard as Dr Hammond; I was disappointed with Peter's performance, as I found the villain he portrayed as extremely annoying and imo villains aren't supposed to be boring, but interesting.  I'm not sure if it was the directors who required him to act like this, but he left me disappointed especially after seeing such performances in An Education, Jarhead and Garden State.

Mark Strong as Sinestro; I wished that his character had more screen-time.  I felt Strong was under-used in the movie.  P.S. For those who don't remember him he was in Kick-ass, The Young Victoria and Sherlock Holmes.

Geoffrey Rush and Michael Clarke Duncan as Tomar-Re and Kilowog; they did the voice-over and I cannot complaining, their voices fit perfectly their characters.

Direction and Location

 

The great majority of the location is CGI, the CGI effects in regards to scenery were pretty good, but sometimes they did feel cheesy, but were still good.  How the movie was filmed and lightning etc... it was good and as colours go it fit well with the movie's tone.

Soundtrack

The movie didn't have much of a soundtrack, which could be noticed, so cannot comment on this.

Who should watch this?

According to a friend of mine, unlike other superhero movies it follows the comics well and so comic lovers would probably like this.  Also I think it is ideal for teens, as there is no nudity and if I recall no swearing either, just some action scenes, which weren't too bloody either.   

Conclusion

I wouldn't watch it again, as I expected it to be better.   It was an ok movie, but would have been better if I rented it rather than watched it at the cinema. It felt like as if the movie was missing something, I don't know what it is but I think who saw this movie also felt this.  I would rate it 3 out of 5.  Btw, when the movie ends, I suggest you sit through the credits as you might miss something out (although I doubt they will be making a sequel as it happened to The Golden Compass).  If they make a sequel I hope they replace Blake Lively as she clearly needs to take more acting/crying lessons. 

Feel free to add your thoughts and I hope you enjoyed this review.