Meeting BB15's America's Favorite Player: Elissa Reilly Slater

What a great day I had yesterday! I had the opportunity to meet America's Favorite Player from Big Brother Season 15, Elissa Reilly Slater! She is a truly amazing lady; down-to-earth and as beautiful inside as she is outside.

Elissa Reilly Slater (left) & 'Chele Hayes, (right)

If Big Brother does an All-Star season, I hope to see Elissa and her sweet spirit on the show again. I love Big Brother, love the game play and really connect with many of the players. In the history of the game, however, few have maintained their integrity and sense of self like Elissa. That's why she became America's Favorite Player last season, and why she should be on the next #BBAllStars, whenever that takes place. 

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Leave your thoughts on how you feel about a Big Brother All-Stars season, as well as the current season of #BB16 and your pick to win.

My picks (spoilers ahead if you are NOT caught up on this season:

 (I miss Donnie, Amber and #ZackAttack, like Nicole and really have had Derrick pegged to win from the beginning).  At this point, I would really be so happy with a Nicole and Derrick finale two, but do not see that happening.  We shall see . . .

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2014 Teen Choice Awards Fashion

 Beauties on the Blue Carpet

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Shay Mitchell

It seems it was the night for white at the 2014 Teen Choice Awards, and the crop top.  Fashionistas were out in droves, and there were many winners in the best dressed category.  First up and hands-down the best in white, Pretty Little Liars' Shay Mitchell (left) killed it in a two-piece lace design from the Mischa Collection.  It was a very relaxed, yet sophisticated look all at the same time.  Way to go Shay!  

Ariana Grande

Secondly, Ariana Grande (right) looked as adorable as ever in a short-and-simple white dress from George Chakra.  She had her hair up, which is her usual m.o., but that made her look charming in the white, bejeweled mini-dress.  Ariana is a fashion rock-star lately, and we can expect to see more great looks from her in the future.

Haley Ramm

My final pick for best dressed in white is Chasing Life's Haley Ramm (left), wearing a sweet white crop top with a skirt that is just divine.  Not overdone at all, she looks cool and perfectly accessorized.  Wearing her hair loose and down worked well with this outfit, giving the look a breezy and more casual feel.

Taylor Swift in Novis

My pick for the very best dressed of the 2014 Teen Choice Awards, however, goes to the beautiful Taylor Swift (right).  As a presenter at the Awards and with three nominations, she was the winner of Choice Female Country Artist.  Swift walked the blue carpet wearing a gorgeous Novis crop top and skirt in green, and accessorized her outfit with Charlotte Olympia shoes and EFFY earrings.

Nina Dobrev

I really must make an honorable mention in the best dressed category for the lovely Nina Dobrev of the Vampire Diaries.  Nina wore a colorful Vionnet shorts and sleeveless crop top ensemble.  Showing lots of leg, she looked stunning.  Her loose side braid topped the look off and made her a stand out and tops on many best dressed lists.


For a full list of winners and nominees from the 2014 Teen Choice Awards, check out the Teen Choice Site here:  
Teen Choice Awards Winners and Nominees 2014

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The Honourable Woman - New Sundance Mini-Series is a Hit

Maggie Gyllenhaal Gives a Stellar Performance

 

Maggie Gyllenhaal as Nessa Stein

Did anyone catch The Honourable Woman starring Maggie Gyllenhaal on Sundance last night?  In keeping with the other great series that are on Sundance (Top of the Lake, Rectify, The Red Road and my personal favorite, The Returned), The Honourable Woman is a drama-thriller that is shaping up to be a hit with both viewers and critics.

 

Described by Sundance Channel as a "fast-paced, labyrinthine thriller," this mini-series deals with very current

Lubna Abazal as Atika Halibi

topics.  Set in the Middle East, expect to see espionage, kidnapping and even murder as this realistic story plays out.  Read below Sundance Channel's synopsis of The Honourable Woman:

As children, Nessa Stein (Maggie Gyllenhaal) and her brother Ephra (Andrew Buchan) witnessed the assassination of their father, a well-known Israeli arms manufacturer. Now in her thirties, Nessa has taken control of the company and refocused its purpose on connecting Palestine and Israel to promote peace. Her efforts have resulted in an appointment from the House of Lords. Everything comes to a head when a secret from her past threatens to be exposed and those closest to her are potentially her most dangerous enemies. 

Gyllenhaal is an Academy Award nominated actress; she was nominated in 2009 for her role in Crazy Heart.  Gyllenhaal was also nominated for the Golden Globe in 2002 for Sherrybaby, and 2006 for Secretary, as well as the Saturn Award in 2006 for Stranger than Fiction and 2008 for The Dark Knight.  She has many other award nominations and  wins.  For more on Maggie Gyllenhaal's movie amazing movie career, take a look at her full filmography here: 
Maggie Gyllenhaal on IMDB

Gyllenhaal's portrayal of Nessa Stein is strong; I can already see a Best Actress in a Mini-Series nomination for her role as

Gyllenhaal is smooth & powerful as Nessa

Nessa if the series continues in this fashion.  Nessa has had to be an over-comer, and a leader.  Gyllenhaal is nailing it - not with overpowering acting, but with a smooth and powerful grace that will keep viewers watching.

Gyllenhaal (Nessa Stein) & Andrew Buchan (Ephra Stein)

Andrew Buchan plays the role of Gyllenhaal's brother in the mini-series.  You may recognize him from Nowhere Boy (2009), The Deaths of Ian Stone (2007) and Still Life (2013).  He gives a  quiet, yet compelling performance in the first episode that is very captivating, and I cannot wait to see more from him.

Overall, after watching episode one of this exciting drama-thriller, The Empty Chair, I give it ★★★★☆ and call this one a definite "To Watch."  I cannot wait to see the next episode!  The Honourable Woman airs on Sundance on Thursdays at 10:00pm EST.

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series and actor information courtesy of IMDB.com


 

 

I Origins - A Thought Provoking Sci-Fi Drama

Opens July 18th in Theaters

Written and directed by the proven Mike Cahill, I Origins looks like it will be a satisfying bite of cinema for hungry movie-goers everywhere when released on July 18th nationwide in the U.S.  This work is Cahill's second film; his first was 2011's Another Earth, a sci-fi/drama/romance that did quite well with viewer ratings and critics, as well.  Excitement is building for the U.S. opening, which will be on July 18th.

Winner of the Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize at 2014's Sundance Film Festival, I Origins has created a lot of buzz from those who have had the opportunity to view it so far.  The film stars Michael Pitt (Seven Psychopaths), Brit Marling (Another Earth, The East), Astrid Bergés-Frisbey (Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides) and Steven Yeun (of The Walking Dead fame, as Glenn).

IMDB describes the sci-fi/drama this way:  "A molecular biologist and his laboratory partner uncover evidence that may fundamentally change society as we know it."  Expect

Romance and intimacy run deep in this sci-fi drama

brilliant cinematography, great editing and a layered look at the sci-fi theme of reincarnation, with large doses of passion and tenderness involved in the love story that is intertwined throughout the film.  People may walk away asking how they would deal with questions about their faith, the afterlife and God if it were proven true that reincarnation exists.  For more information on the film, check out the IMDB page for I Origins.

Faith and Beliefs

Unwavering faith in God and Heaven.  That is a Christian viewpoint that must be maintained when watching science fiction films that delve into scientific notions about subject matter such as this; I, for one, would stand firm in my beliefs even if faced with "proof" of the existence of such phenomenon.  Your core beliefs and opinions, no matter what your religious affiliation or faith, will not be changed by a movie, and sci-fi is fiction (not true), to be viewed as a "what if" and not taken as something that is fact.  The film can be enjoyed as fiction and an escape into a good movie with a really cool concept, however thought provoking.  Those who have seen and rated the movie so far have really liked it.  Currently, it has a 7.4 rating on IMDB by viewers.

The Eyes are the Keys to the Soul

"Every person on this planet has their own unique pair of eyes."  This quote from the film seems to take on new meaning after watching the trailer.  See for yourself (no pun intended, of course): 

I Origins Official Theatrical Trailer

"I'd like to tell you the story of the eyes that changed this world." 

~ Ian Gray, I Origins 

I Origins is rated R for some sexuality/nudity and language, and is 113 minutes in length.

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Four New Show Premieres You MUST Not Miss This Summer

June 22nd - Rising Star, Series Premiere on ABC

Rising Star will be a new type of reality television singing competition, where the viewers will vote LIVE for each contestant and determine if that person moves on or not in real time.  To vote live during a Rising Star show for each contestant, you must first download the Rising Star App and set up an account, either with Facebook or Twitter.  You will then be all set to vote during the shows. Rising Star and its app-based voting and real-time results could be the new norm for reality t.v., so keep an eye on this one. The judges will be Brad Paisley, Kesha and Ludacris, and it looks like Josh Groban will be hosting and starring, as well.  Do you want to see how it will work?  Check it out here:

   

June 29th - The Leftovers, Series Premiere on HBO

Based on the best-selling novel by Tom Perrotta and set three years after 2% of the entire world's population simply vanished off the face of the earth, The Leftovers is about the lives of those living in a community post-rapture and centers around those left to live with the aftermath of what has happened.  Watch a trailer for the show here:

 

July 9th - EXTANT, Series Premiere on CBS 

Academy Award winner Halle Berry will be starring in the new CBS drama EXTANT, a Steven Spielberg production.  Berry will portray an astronaut who has just returned home from a year-long solo mission in space, and is trying to reconnect with her husband and son in their everyday life. The experiences she had in space, coupled with her home life, lead to events that will eventually change the course of human history.  For a quick preview, watch the CBS trailer for the show below:

   

August 9th - Outlander, Series Premiere on Starz

Outlander is based on the international best-selling books by Diana Gabaldon and is set in 18th century Scotland.  Caitriona Balfe (as Claire), Sam Heughan (as Jamie Fraser), and Tobias Menzies (as Black Jack Randall) will star in the series.  Outlander has a sci-fi twist, with time travel as Claire is transported back in time and romance with as she is torn between two men in two very different worlds.  For more on this intriguing series, watch the teaser trailer below:

 

Do you have another show you want to recommend as a "do not miss" show of the summer? Feel free to comment and share your thoughts.  

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Show information courtesy of abc.com, cbs.com, hbo.com and starz.com
 







 

Fashion Obsession: Summer 2014 Nail Color & Nail Art

Nail Art w/ Peacock Feathers  

Catching my eye this week are the hot new trends in nail color and nail art for summer nails.  What can you expect to see on fingers and toes throughout the Summer? Nautical blues, radiant orchids, teal or aquamarine, peach and coral, nude and sheer, and all kinds of shimmer.  Of course, this is just a sampling of the array of summer colors available.  The nails in the picture above left  (on the glamorous Jackie Jobes) were done by Nails by Tami at Make-N-Waves in Dublin, VA.  Notice the multiple nail colors, the shimmer AND the nail art, in this case, a peacock feather.  This is a fantastic example of what is on-trend and hot right now in nails.

My Shimmery-Blue Nails

I have jumped (not too high, but a little hop) on the summer nail trend boat this week with an blue-based shellac and shimmery topcoat in aquamarine (right). Loving it! Many thanks to Tami at Make-N-Waves for doing a great job, and I cannot wait for my pedicure tomorrow.

Anne Hathaway, Nails

Blue seems to be a popular hue- in all shades from light blue to deep, dark blue, along with the greens, neons, and nudes. If you take just one look at celebrity nail trends on the red carpet, you can see that there are so many options right now.  Pink and red are never a bad option, and pastels are fierce right now, too.

Busy Phillips, Nail Art

Anne Hathaway's nails (pictured above, left) are a good example of how to ease into nail art, by painting one finger a different and coordinating color.  Busy Phillips (pictured right) has her nails painted two colors and embellished.  This really makes a statement and with the pop of color, garners some attention.

This Fashionista loves what Essie has come up with for Summer 2014.  My favorites are Haut in the Heat (pictured left) and Ruffles and Feathers (pictured right).  To see Essie's full summer 2014 line, click here:  
Essie Summer 2014

OPI has many delicious choices, including the color with the catchy name AmazOn AmazOFF, from the Brazil Collection.  Of course, OPI always has fabulous names for their colors, but this one is fabulous in the bottle and on the nails, too.  This would be a great reverse-french mani or even an awesome base for a pedicure with nail art.  Add a dash of color to your summer and go for it!  The entire Brazil Collection comes in nail lacquer polish and gel polish.

Awesome Nail Trends

Just Cavalli SS14

 The nails we are
 seeing on the
 runways are really
 interesting, too;
 lovely nails that are
 as important to the  designer's collections as the hair, makeup and accessories when their clothing walks the runways.  The Cavalli model (above, left) is wearing the peachy-coral nail color which not only compliments her clothing, but her skin tone, as well.  The two models pictured above/right are showing off some nail art trends that have been popular on the runway. 

For the patriotic or those AMAZING military wives (thanks for all you do), I found this camouflage nail art on nailsmag.com that is so very cool.  For the tutorial on how to obtain this look on your own nails, click below: 

Camo Nails

Get ready for summer and get those nails dressed up!  No matter what color you choose to go with, you can be pretty sure you will not go wrong.  Summer 2014 is a great time to try something new and think outside the box, so keep that in mind when you go to the salon for your nail appointment, or when you pick up a new bottle to do them yourself.

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My Very First Liebster Award Nomination

The Liebster Award

1. The Liebster Award is given by bloggers to bloggers  who have less than 200 followers. 
2. Each blogger should post 11 random facts about themselves. 
3. Each blogger should answer the 11 questions given to you.
4.  Choose 11 new bloggers to pass the award on to and   link them in your post.
5.  Create 11 new questions for the bloggers.
6.  Go back to their page and tell them about the award.
7.  No tag backs.

Many, many thanks to Lucresia Strange (A Moot Point) for nominating me for the Liebster Award!  It is so wonderful to know that there is someone out there reading my blog, and this token of appreciation and the support feels great.  Follow Lucresia’s blog; she is a fantastic writer and never disappoints!

11 Random Facts About Me 

1. I am married to an amazing man; I have two children – a boy and a girl – both grown, and two grandsons.  These are the first loves of my life!
2. I have a Yorkie-Poo named Sadie and she is like my baby.  She loves me unconditionally, and I her.  Needless to say, she is a member of the family.
3. I believe in showing up fashionably late; it is never a bad thing to make an entrance. 
4. I have lived in the U.S., Hawaii, and Germany, but now reside in the U.S.  I love to travel, especially taking cruises

   

   Judy Garland as Dorothy

   as of late, but in the words of Judy Garland (as Dorothy) in The Wizard of Oz, “There’s no place like home.” 
5. I spent my 1st anniversary in Paris, France and my 2nd anniversary in Venice, Italy.  Venice has been my favorite vacation so far.  I mean, really: St. Mark’s Square, the vendors, performers, the canals and my anniversary on a gondola!  You cannot top that one for romance! 
6.  I LOVE movies and I am a true movie buff; all genres interest me, but lately I am drawn to sci-fi, thrillers, film noir, foreign films and period films.  I more or less go through phases.  Oh - and any movie with superheroes fascinate me – I want a superpower (mind reading, flying, I do not care)! 
7. I actually dream of a day when the whole world all gets along and there is no hate and no war. Matthew 22:37-39
8. My day cannot begin without coffee.  MUST...HAVE…COFFEE!! 
9. I know sign language.  I am not fluent yet, but I can converse; I hope to be fluent soon. 
10. Fashion and Films are my passion, and I love to write about both. I watch a bit too much t.v. and I am a Big Brother super-fan (Big Brother 16!), I love The Walking Dead and I am anxiously awaiting the final season of True Blood.  For you True Blood fans: Who is your favorite True Blood Character?

My Questions:

1. What's your favorite ice cream flavor?  Since I am allergic to milk, no ice cream for me. I do, however, love fruit sorbet.  Mango is my absolute favorite flavor.
2. Give us one movie/book title that has changed your outlook in life. Why? Schindler’s List changed the way I look at life and at the world.  When I lived in Germany, I visited a concentration camp, Dachau Concentration Camp.  When you learn about what can happen during times of war, it really changes you. So much death; it was unnecessary and should never be allowed to happen again.  I truly wish all people would love each other unconditionally and see that we are all equal in God’s eyes. If you have not seen Schindler's List, watch it; if you have, watch it again. We all need the reminder.
3. If you only have one day to live and you can only eat one type of food, what will it be? Movie popcorn with LOTS of butter.  I mean LOTS. Layered.  
4. Who is your favorite author/director and why? This was a difficult choice, but right now, Christopher

   

   Christopher Nolan, Director

   Nolan.  Memento, The Dark Knight, Inception, The Dark Knight Rises…and coming soon, Interstellar.  Pure genius.
5.  If you were to be born again, would you rather be a boy or a girl? Why?  I would still want to be a girl.  Fashion is my passion, and I would not change a thing. Oh yeah...Girls rule!  An high heels rock!
6. What are the perks of being a blogger, in your opinion/experience?  Creative release is one of perks of blogging.  Having an outlet to put my thoughts and opinions on what I love is so refreshing.  The best part is getting feedback and knowing that there are others out there that share in my opinions, or that read my musings and want to discuss them. 
7. Would you rather be a movie star or a director? Why?  I would definitely prefer acting to directing.  I have a dramatic flair, and have done small-scale theater.  Not only is it incredibly fun, it is rewarding, as well.  I would love to act, and I always tell my family: "I was born to play a Zombie." :)  
8. What's your favorite era when it comes to Hollywood movies? Why? Currently, I am really into movies set during the Renaissance Period, or 14^th-17^th Century, as I am obsessed with the costumes in the films that are set during this time in history.  Such detail and grace in the women's clothing.
   
9. Who's your favorite actor/actress, why?  My favorite actor right now is the brilliant Matthew

   

   Matthew McConaughey as Rust Cohle

   on HBO's "True Detective"

   McConaughey.  His portrayal of Ron Woodruff in the Dallas Buyers Club was nothing short of perfection, and he earned every bit of the Oscar he received this year.  He deserves the Emmy, too, for the amazing job he did in the HBO drama True Detective, playing Detective Rust Cohle.  He was mesmerizing in the role and he MADE that show. 
10. Who would you want to mentor you? Could be living or dead. Could be an author (if you wanna be a writer) or a director. Or any other person. Jesus Christ.  Hands down. 
11.  Do you believe in ghosts? Why?  Yes; I lived in a house that had one residing in it when I was in the seventh grade.  A ghost, an evil presence - whatever it was, it was there.  We moved; it did not.  I am still so thankful.

Here are the 11 blogs that I have decided to nominate.  Participation is optional, of course, but it will be fun!  I have questions for you and you can link below so I can read your answers: 

Michael Foster (FlixNerd) 
Movie and Film Reviews 
Tanya Foster (film+fashion+fun)
MovieMelt 
Matt Wells
Tim Day
Khalilah Willis 
Elegantly Fashionable
Baby Bell 
Anna Lorena (Lorenne Blau)
Rachael Dickhute (Everything Hauler)
   

 The Questions for You

    1.  What is your favorite film and why?

2.  When watching t.v., do you prefer Reality

      Shows, Drama or Sitcoms, and what is your

      favorite show?

3.   If you could grow up in a different time period,

       any at all, which would you choose and why?

4.   Just For fun: You are stranded on an island

       forever and can have one companion: your

       dog/cat/pet, unlimited books to read, Channing

       Tatum or Scarlett Johansson.  Which do you

       choose and why?

5.   Color trend in women’s hair (blue, pink,

      purple…) – Love it or Hate it and why?

6.   How do you feel about movies with nonlinear

       timelines, and do you have a favorite?  (Hint:

       mine is Memento)

7.   What is your favorite holiday and what do you

       love about it?

8.   Approximately how many hours (honestly) of

       t.v. do you watch weekly and do you prefer to

       dvr/tivo your shows?

9.   What is the most exotic place you have ever

       visited, and what did you love most about it?

10.  You can be Spiderman, Batman, Captain

        America, Wolverine, Iron Man, Mystique, or

        Storm for a day. Who do you choose? Why? 

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