Remember that day when we saw those paparazzi photos of Jennifer Lopez being shot by Mario Testino? Well, our suspicions were right and it was in fact the shoot for an upcoming Vogue issue; the annual shape issue to be precise.
As I said, this cover was shot by Mario Testino and Jennifer wears a look from the Bottega Veneta Spring/Summer 2012 collection. Jennifer in my opinion is the perfect cover star for the shape issue because after all, she is known for her figure. This cover is one of my favourite US Vogue covers in a while, I'm so pleased they chose the red theme! I'm so excited to see the accompanying editorial to see if it is just as great...
What do you think of Jennifer Lopez's US Vogue cover? Will you be buying this issue?
Last night myself and some friends decided on a whim to go to the cinema to see Wanderlust. All we knew was that it starred Jennifer Aniston and it was a comedy (good start eh?). Anyway, we went on our merry way, ought our tickets and sat in our seats and awaited to ever tiresome trailers....
Now, baring in mind we went to watch a COMEDY, they began by showing us the trailers for The Devil Inside and The Cabin in the Woods which are both horror/thrillers. Me and my friend were literally hiding behind our hands and covering our ears in fear. Horror movies are like my worst nightmare, I do not do well even watching trailers for them! We both found ourselves left scared and unhappy which is not really how you want to feel when you go out to the cinema. Anyway, those horrible trailers aside, the movie itself was actually good; good in a 'that movie was so bad it was good' kind of way.
Wanderlust is basically about a New York Couple; Linda (Jennifer Aniston) and George (Paul Rudd), who find themselves unemployed and unable to afford their newly bought studio apartment. They leave New York to go and visit George's brother and on their way find themselves staying in a bed and breakfast run by a 'hippy' commune. After some consideration they chose to stay and take on the life these people live which comes which many sacrifices; becoming a vegan, free love rules and no privacy!
I thought the storyline was okay, but it lacked any real depth, and some of the scenes were just terrible! If you want to see a movie filled with embarrassing moments, crude scenes and laughable moments then this will definitely be your type of thing. I just thought some scenes were a tad over the top and unnecessary but I still laughed a lot...
The other cast includes Justin Theroux, Malin Akerman, Michaela Watkins and Ken Marino and many others.
I haven't really mentioned this before but I am a huge huge fan of Johnny Depp's, I think he is a brilliant, adaptable actor who seizes to amaze me every time I watch one of his roles. My favourite of his roles is undoubtedly Jack Sparrow (typical answer I know but he is just brilliant in all the POTC movies), with his role of the Mad Hatter coming a close second. He just seems to take each role and bring them into his own every time which is rare in a lot of actors/actresses.
Anyway, the reason I wanted to post about him is because I recently found out about the release of the Tim Burton movie Dark Shadows due for release in May of this year. Now the movie is about Barnabas Collins (Johnny Depp) who broke the heart of the witch Angelique Bouchard and so was turned into a vampire and buried alive. He is then accidently released and goes back to find his home which is by now occupied by the Collins family, which is lead by the mother Elizabeth Collins (Michelle Pfeiffer), who all have various secrets about them. When I found out Johnny Depp was in this movie I was excited, then when I found out Michelle Pfeiffer was too I was even more excited!
The movie is based around the 1966 gothic soap opera Dark Shadows and honestly wouldn't normally be my cup of tea but I am always willing to make an exception if Johnny Depp has a starring role. The movie also stars Eva Green, Helena Bonham-Carter and Chloë Moretz which I think will make for a great and interesting movie.
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Another thing I'm super excited about is the release of the first promo photo for The Lone Ranger movie starring none other than.....Johnny Depp as Tonto!
(via Marie Claire)
Jerry Bruckheimer tweeted 'Tonto and The Lone Ranger Ride Again!' alongside this photo which gives us a tiny insight into what to expect. One thing I noticed immediately; does Depp's make-up look familiar to anyone else's? A certain Mr Sparrow maybe? Even with this similarity, I'm still super excited for this movie to get underway and then for its eventual release.
Are any of you Johnny Depp fans? Are you excited for the release of Dark Shadows and The Lone Ranger?
I can honestly say I'm not really all that excited about Sienna Miller's Vogue cover; theres not really anything that really stands out about it. I think the one positive thing to say about this cover is the fact that she is wearing a Stella McCarthy dress which I have to say is a great piece.
This cover was shot by Ryan McGinley and he really has taken an odd, almost artistic approach which is similar to that of the February 2012 issue which has a very retro, artsy vibe to it. I'm not sure what I make of these artistic covers though; I much prefer when they make a statement without having to make the model look like they are an Andy Warhol painting!
I get to this moment every month when I see a new stand cover and I see a subscribers cover and I envy those who are subscribed...Surprisingly though, Aprils covers of Elle magazine really hasn't left me with this feeling.
The Olsen sisters have landed themselves opposing covers of Elle with both getting the new stand cover and Ashley getting the subscribers. All I can say is I'm so excited to buy the April edition of Elle.
News Stand covers: Mary-Kate
(via @LorraineELLE)
Ashley
Subscribers cover:
Ashley
(via Olsens Anonymous)
Now both covers are great in my opinion but the news stand cover just has that little something extra (even if she is doing her signature pout) that makes it pop. I would gladly take either but on this rare occasion, I'm glad to be buying a news stand copy...
What do you think of the twins covers? Are you a fan?
This is a bit of a late post but can you believe it's March already? February didn't really hold many new products as I'm pretty content with the ones I'm already using but I thought I'd just include more things like television shows etc which I have found myself loving this month. So on with the favourites we go...
TRESemme Serum with Argan Oil - I only used this in the last week or so of February but I just had to include it! I've wanted to try Argan/Moroccan oil on my hair for a while now after hearing how great it s but I refuse to pay the extreme prices from the likes of Lee Stafford etc and when I found out TRESemme did it in a hair serum I was sold. Serum is really great and it makes my hair so much less 'frizzy' but combined it with Argan oil and it makes my hair less frizzy and soft...win win I say.
Soap & Glory Hand Food - I have been using this for a couple of months now and everything people say about it is true. The smell is amazing and it makes your hands feel so soft and moisturised without leaving that sticky 'wet' feel for ages afterwards. This creme lives in my handbag now and I use it all the time; definite favourite.
Nivea 'Pearly Shine' Lipbalm - I honestly got this because I liked the pink packaging (not a good reason to buy something!) but after using it for about a month now I can honestly say it was a well worthwhile purchase. For starters I love things that have a good smell and this smells like those love heart candies you can get which is sooooo good and the product itself really does work to sooth and moisturise your lips at the same time as adding a slight 'pearly' pink tint to them. I'd totally recommend this!
Rimmel 'Hide the Blemish' Concealer - I always end up going back to this concealer; even after using the allusive Collection 2000 one! This is the perfect shade for me (golden beige) and it does exactly what I want it too so what more can I ask for really.
Marie Claire US - This is a random favourites but during February I found myself picking up Marie Claire US twice after previously reading it never! I got both of these issues last month (we have to wait ages in the UK to get US versions) and I mainly picked them up because of the covers - Angeline Jolie's cover is like one of my all time favourites. I have found that these magazines have good content though and I thoroughly enjoyed reading them so yeh, that's why they made it into my favourites haha.
Ringer - This show has been on air now since September but I only found myself watching it last month and I quickly became a fan. Quick expansion: it's basically about a set of twins (Sarah Michelle Geller) who meet after years of being estranged and then a huge twist happens and their lives are forever entwined. That was a terrible explanation but any more information and I'd give away the whole story; honestly though it's a really awesome show that you should all just go and watch!
Country Strong - I have wanted to see this movie since it came out at the cinema but sadly I didn't ever end up watching it; but when I saw it on Sky Anytime a few weeks ago I made sure to watch it. I love this movie! I don't think Gwyneth Paltrow is the best singer in the world but her final song is so so good that my mind was changed. Also it has Tim McGraw in it who is a great actor and singer (although he doesn't actually sing in this) and Leighton Meester who personally I don't feel meshed with the theme of the movie because she has that whole pop princess thing going on but I still enjoyed it and I'm definitely going to buy it on dvd asap.
Sara Ramirez - The Story Sara Ramirez is such an amazing singer and I first heard about this song when I watch the above video but then later it was included in the Grey's Anatomy musical episode (go and watch that!) which showed her singing it as her character 'Callie'. Both versions are great and last month I found myself listening to it again more and more. It's a great song and Sara is a great singer!
Cornish Pasties - This is the most random favourite ever but last month I honestly found myself venturing into Greggs more than usual to pick up a cornish pasty. Ooo as I'm writing this I'm craving one actually haha....
Well that's it for my February Favourites...sorry it was a bit random but I thought rather than missing a month I just talk about other things too! xoxo
When someone texts you saying that the kitchen/living room is flooded what would you initially think? My first thought was 'oh she must just mean a puddle'...
...she didn't mean a puddle haha.
It was literally one inch deep and it came above my shoes! After experiencing what having a swimming pool in your kitchen feels like, I would advise you all to opt against it - although you do get a great water swishing sound as you walk :L
The water also leaked out into the corridor and into two of my flatmates rooms but lucky for me if hadn't reached mine when the security people finally turned off the water. However, I woke up this morning only to see a good sized wet patch in my room :|
Early this morning the security guy drained most of the water and now as I type this the maintenance man is literally sucking up the remaining water with what looks like a giant hoover! Ahh what a fun-filled night it was haha...
