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Project Proposal with Rubric out of 100 points: I will post a fashion column on my page everyday. It will range from common do's and don'ts to a fashion police segment or photos from a fashion event. This blog may contain info other than just clothing. After all style, music, art, and literature go hand in hand.

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Final Comments/Self-Evaluation: I will grade myself by the effort and information posted on this page. I will try to keep this page up to date as much as possible and post things that people will find interesting and that will encourage discussion


 * April 30, 2009 **
 * Christina Applegate is one of //People's// Most Beautiful **



This past Wednesday People Magazine released their annual "Most Beautiful" issue. Many stars such as Michelle Obama, Freida Pinto, Robert Pattinson and Channing Tatum were featured in the issue, but it was Samantha Who? star Christina Applegate who made the cover. Reps for the mag said that Applegate has always been beautiful and this year she made it known to the world how strong of a person she is. After being diagnosed with Breast Cancer, Applegate underwent surgery to have both breasts removed and then underwent reconstructive surgery. Doctors treated the cancer very aggressively and she has been doing well for the past six months. Applegate said that having cancer has given her a new outlook on life and says that she attacks everyday with strength and purpose. She says that her new body post cancer is something that at first she was self concious about but says now that with the support of her family and love from her boyfriend she now feels "beautiful".

**Who:** Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester **Wore**: an Yves St. Laurent zip fron mini dress and cage heels **Where**: The premeire of the new Star Trek film in Los Angeles
 * Star Look of the Day: ** 

Summer Movie Preview: [|My Sister's Keeper]

**April 29, 2009 ** **What Are People Talking About?** Keira Knightley's Domestic Violence PSA "Cut" is put on Chopping Block  In the wake of the domestic altercation between Rihanna and Chris Brown, the UK has released a new domestic violence PSA on the internet titled "Cut" starring //Atonement//'s Keira Knightley. The "disturbing" PSA was put together by the British antidomestic violence charity Women's Aid. Knightley's director of both //Atonement// and //Pride and Prejudice//, Joe Wright directed the two minute piece in which Keira plays a version of herself who is violently beaten by her boyfriend. Both Keira and Joe donated their time and talent for free. Keira is quoted as saying   "I wanted to take place in this advert for Women's Aid because while domestic violence exists in every section of society, we rarely hear about it. We may not think we know someone who has experienced domestic violence, but this does not mean that it is not happening." Now, however after much praise Keira and Joe's PSA has been banned from UK television, claiming that the PSA is a little bit too hard- hitting. Clearcast, the British Television's advertisement watchdog says that in order for the ad to be put on TV several "cuts" will have to be made to the final scene in which Keira is pushed to the ground, kicked and beaten. Women's Aid has already stepped in to defend the ad, but it seems that Clearcast has put their foot down by saying that until the changes are made the ad will not be put on Television.  <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 170); font-size: 130%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">media type="youtube" key="ctoZbeD-GlY" height="404" width="661"
 * Watch the video below. Comment what you think. Is the PSA too raw for TV or should it be kept the way it is in order to get the point across?**


 * Star Look of the Day **



**<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Who **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;"> **:** Leading Lady, Julia Roberts
 * Wore:** a formfitting white silk cocktail dress and black cardigan from Dolce and Gabbana
 * Where:** the Film Society of Lincoln Center's tribute to Tom Hanks.

<span style="font-size: 110%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; color: rgb(255, 0, 170); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">Summer Movie Preview: [|Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen]

<span style="font-size: 160%; color: rgb(0, 186, 255); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**April 28,2009** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> **<span style="font-size: 130%; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">What are People Talking About? ** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"><span style="font-size: 110%; color: rgb(255, 0, 193);">**Heidi and Spencer Get Married...Again! Who Really Cares?** Well they finally did it, after one fake one and a poor attempt Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt legally tied the knot on Saturday April, 25th in Pasadena, CA. The much talked about relationship started about two years ago on the MTV Laguna Beach spin off- //The Hills//. Fans have seen the good, the bad, and the down right manipulativeness of the couple but still they remain loyal. Guests of the star studded wedding included Perez Hilton, music producer David Foster, //Hills// costars Brody Jenner, Frankie Delgado, Taylor Mosher, Stephanie Pratt, Justin Bobby, Lo Bosworth, Audrina Patridge, Kristin Cavalleri, and even frenemy Lauren Conrad had a change of heart and attended the festivities, The church was packed complete with //Hills// camera crew. The wedding is said to premiere on TV during this season's finale of the //Hills.// The couple appeared happy and truly in love during the whole ceremony. Maybe this couple is meant to be after all. What do you think... are Heidi and Spencer in it for the long hall or will the divorce papers be drawn up before the new season of the //Hills// even starts? Well whatever the case may be we wish the couple well who are currently vacationing in Mexico...good luck with the swine flu!

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**<span style="font-size: 120%; color: rgb(255, 0, 170);">Star Look of the Day ** lace dress. Paired with a skinny red patent belt and Sergio Rossi heels. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%; color: rgb(255, 255, 0); background-color: rgb(215, 89, 247);"> Summer Movie Preview: [|Public Enemies]
 * Who:** //Notebook// star Rachel McAdams
 * Wore:** A gray Brian Reyes coat layered over a L'wren Scott
 * Where:** Doing press in NYC for her latest film State of Play

<span style="font-size: 150%; color: rgb(0, 186, 255); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">** April 24, 2009 ** <span style="font-size: 150%; color: rgb(255, 0, 193); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">**Star Look of the Day:** <span style="font-size: 130%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Who:** //Edge of Love// star Sienna Miller <span style="font-size: 140%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="font-size: 110%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">**Wore:**a metallic jewel-print minidress from the Matthew Williamson for H&M collection in London hosted by Vogue <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 170);"> <span style="color: rgb(243, 57, 243);">** <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 170);">What Are People Talking About? ** <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 170);">Susan Boyle: From Frumpy to Funky
 * Where:** The Matthew Williamson for H&M launch

Britain's Got Talent latest break-out star [|Susan Boyle] made her debut here in the U.S. about a week and a half ago. To look at her some, actually most, may say that Susan is not that appealing to the eye, however when she opens her mouth to sing everyone stops talking. Judge Amanda Holden of Britain's Got Talent liked the fact that Susan was true to herself and her look, saying that as long as Susan stays true to herself she will be fine. Now however, it seems that Miss Boyle is finding a new sense of fashion with her fame. Susan has begun making some changes to her look - including a new wardrobe. Her dull beige clothes of the past are gone and seem to be replaced with print dresses, a leather jacket and even a Burberry scarf. Also, her hair has gone from gray and moppy to chesnut brown over night. It was even reported that the songstress has gotten a facial and her once bushy eyebrows are tamed and shapely. So what do you think? Do you think that Susan Boyle is losing herself wrapped in this new found fame or is she simply improving a slightly ignored sense of style. You decide!



Summer Movie Preview: [|Where the Wild Things Are]

<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 193);">**<span style="color: rgb(0, 186, 255); font-size: 130%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> April 23, 2009 ** ** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">CAST OF TWILIGHT'S //NEW MOON// SEQUEL REVEALED **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;"> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;"> Yesterday the cast of the sequel to the fall block-buster hit Twilight was revealed. Cast members from the first will be returning, especially main stars Rob Pattinson and Kristin Stewart. Other stars that will be returning to film the New Moon sequel include Taylor Lautner, Nikki Reed and the rest of the Cullen family. New members of the Twilight clan include Jamie Campbell Bower(//Sweeney Todd),// Cameron Bright(//Thank You For Smoking),// and critically acclaimed young actress, Dakota Fanning (//Secret Life of Bees, I am Sam).// Below is a complete list of new cast members. ** Please comment on what you think .**



<span style="font-size: 130%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> **Volturri** Jane - Dakota Fanning Alec - Cameron Bright Heidi - Noot Seetar Caius - Jamie Campbell Bower Demetri - Charlie Bewley Felix - Daniel Cudmore <span style="font-size: 130%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">** Quileute tribe members/potential werewolves ** <span style="font-size: 130%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="font-size: 150%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Quil - Tyson Houseman Embry - Kiowa Gordon Emily - Tinsel Korey ?? - Chaske Spencer ?? - Alex Meraz ?? - Bronson Pelletier

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 150%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 193);">**Star Look of the Day:** <span style="font-size: 80%; color: rgb(255, 0, 193);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 150%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Who:** //Gossip Girl// Star Blake Lively <span style="color: rgb(255, 203, 0);"> <span style="font-size: 160%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; color: rgb(68, 255, 0); background-color: rgb(0, 186, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(68, 255, 0);">Summer Movie Preview: [|Funny People]
 * Wore:** A Diane Von Furstenberg Dress
 * Where:** The Late Show with David Letterman

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">** 4/21 Happy Earth Day! **