Who’s on point and who looks like they just rolled over and showed up? Check out the red carpet arrivals at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards and tell us who you think was the best dressed of the night. By the way, did you see Miguel slam that girl? Oh boy.
Because no one ever really wants to grow up, I decided to share Avril’s latest music video for her new single. The message conveys how many of us feel when we become adults and take on huge responsibilities. Check out the video and listen to the words:
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Emma Stone looking chic at a Gilda’s Club benefit wearing a Michael Kors top and lace trousers that she paired with pointy-toe black heels. Zoe Saldana looking subtle yet sexy in a Dolce & Gabbana ensemble and bright peep-toes. Emma Roberts feted Prabal Gurung in a belted blue sheath that she paired with eye-catching accessories, including pyramid Melinda Maria drop earrings.
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How nice! When I saw today’s daily prompt I just had to participate. And guess who I have joining me for an interview? Emily Thorne (you know, the delightful yet often vicious young woman seeking revenge on the unknowing Graysons and their counterparts).
Me: Hello Emily, what’s on the agenda today?
Emily: Oh, you’d have to wait for the big reveal at the end. I don’t want to spoil it.
Me: Well, let’s get into the juicier stuff then. Jack, Aiden or Daniel, who has your heart above the others?
Emily: My connection to Jack is endless. I will always care for him. And regardless of his Grayson traits and my ambition to lure him into destroying his own family, Daniel does have a tiny place in my heart. But Aiden definitely has a way with me and we have an intense connection because of our similar fates. So, I’d say he’s winning right about now.
Me: Have you ever stopped to think that maybe you should let it all go and try to have some kind of a normal life, maybe with Aiden.
Emily: I don’t think so. Like I said, Aiden is a great guy. But I can’t let my feelings for him stir me off track. They have to pay for what they did to my family. And I’ll never stop until they do. Besides, you can’t deny you’re not having fun watching me manipulate these people into unraveling the truth all on their own 
Me: You scare me sometimes with your composed yet oh so mischievous way of talking.
Emily: Well, I can’t help that. I have to keep my composure. No need to showcase too much emotion and unveil myself.
Me: In regards to how you used Amanda or should I say the real Emily, Do you have any regrets?
Emily: I wouldn’t say I used her but her presence was very helpful. I needed an identity; a new start. She just happened to be in the right place and the right time.
Me: But what about lying about Jack not being the father? Even though you confessed later on, why did you do that?
Emily: I wanted to protect Jack. Amanda showing up caused a lot of trouble. By lying I thought she’d just disappear again and their relationship would end but that didn’t work. So, look at the bright side. I told her the truth and I vowed to keep her, the baby, and Jack safe. I’ve completely accepted them being a family. I even took on the role as Godmother.
Me: How nice of you. *sarcasticvoice*
Emily: *Smile*
Me: And how do you feel when people call you vengeful, fake, and heartless?
Emily: Don’t judge me. You can’t honestly say you wouldn’t do the same thing if everything and everyone you loved was taken from you the way they took my family from me. The Graysons and everyone else involve deserves all that’s coming. Nobody’s as innocent as they seem. Not even Amanda. She’s killed far more times than I have.
Me: So, when will this all end?
Emily: When I want it to. Just wait for it. I promise, you won’t be disappointed.
Me: Thanks for this brief interview. It was…interesting.
Emily: Indeed!
Me: Any final remarks before you go back to plotting?
Emily: Dig two graves.
Emily Thorne is the fictional character played by Emily Vancamp on the ABC hit series Revenge. In real life, Emily is just as athletic and poise as her character on the show but of course, she’s not out trying to get back at anyone. At least, I don’t think she is. Also, the guy who has her heart is in fact Josh Bowman who plays Daniel Grayon.
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Released: May 14th 2013
Publisher: Harper Collins
Description:
jacket and shorts: Hunter Dixon; cami: Aritzia; shoes: Manolo Blahnik; foldover clutch: Clare Vivier
Anyone who knows me is probably aware that I have been a fan of Hunter Bell's designs for years. Her label, Hunter Dixon, has been featured on this little site before (you may have noticed I own two versions of this delightful ballerina skirt- click…
Release Date: May 14th 2013
Label: Hollywood Records
Purchase: Amazon | iTunes
Demi Lovato has overcome quite a lot since the release of her previous album. And she stays on that positive path with her fourth, simply titled ‘Demi‘. My initial thoughts of this new release is that it must be a true representation of where the singer is at this point in her life, whether in music or personally. Since Unbroken established intrigue on my part, I’m eager to find out if ‘Demi‘ will have that same impact or greater. Let’s break it down now:
I like Heart Attack, especially the lyrics, but I’m not in love with the track. Its most definitely suited for mainstream but not exactly epic. Just for the here and now. But I should add that I like how achy she seems in the music video as she lives up to the words of the song. I can’t really find anything else to say about the lead single other than it’s alright. Continue reading
The Space Between (Space #1)
by Victoria H. Smith
Average rating: 3.65
Released: March 2nd 2013
Formats: Paperback | Kindle
Purchase: Amazon
Description:
When Drake started the night at his father’s campaign fundraiser, he never imagined he’d end it being conned into buying drugs on the West Side. Losing high-stakes poker has its consequences, but he’d repeatedly face them just to hear Lacey Douglas sing. Drake sees Lacey light up the stage, and he has to have her. But his intentions for being on her side of town turn out to be the reason he can’t.
Chicago native Lacey has dreams of the opera, but life has its obstacles. Lacey has come to know her hardships as part of living in the real world and accepts them fully. When Lacey meets the intense and invigorating Drake, a fire is lit inside her, unleashing those dreams again.
Two paths that should have never crossed prove to create the exact pairing the other needs. But when their worlds take time to catch up, everything they have is tested. Finding the space between the two sides that challenge them will be hard, but it’s the only place that will keep them together.
About the Author
Victoria H. Smith has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. She puts it to good use writing romance all day. She resides in the Midwest with her Macbook on her lap and a cornfield to her right. She often draws inspiration for her stories from her own life experiences, and the twenty-something characters she writes give her an earful about it.
In her free time, she enjoys extreme couponing, blogging, reading, and sending off a few tweets on Twitter when she can. She writes new adult fiction romance in the sub-genres of science fiction, urban fantasy, and contemporary, but really, anywhere her pen takes her she goes.
Official Links:
http://twentysomethingfictionwriter.blogspot.com
Freida Pinto at a Barney’s bash for The Maiyet Varanasi Silk Capsule Collection in a vibrant ensemble and leather accessories. Kerry Washington in a colorblock design, Vince Camuto box clutch and pointy-toe Louboutins. Solange Knowles in a striped Jill Stuart peplum dress and bright satin heels.
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Lee Hyori returns with a music video for her latest track, “Miss Korea.” I kinda like the old school black & white concept going on, and the song isn’t too bad. But for some reason I’m not too impressed by it. What do you think of “Miss Korea?”
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I absolutely adore Odélie Chan‘s jewelry and just had to showcase the latest in her collection.
“After winter must come Spring, it’s time for Green tea, a little project only made of unique pieces just before the next collection, Enjoy!
Après l’hiver vient le printemps, il est l’heure de savourer son thé vert,un petit projet de pièces uniques juste avant la prochaine collection.Savourez!”
See the pieces up close: Continue reading
Today’s daily post topic is about appreciating art enough to purchase it, or dismiss it due to the artist’s lifestyle and political beliefs. In my opinion, if the art looks sensible enough and I feel a strong connection to it then, I might purchase it in spite of the artist’s political views because honestly I have none. And that’s only if I can afford to purchase it, as in I’m not going to spend a month’s rent on an item that I can neither eat nor give myself oxygen. Now, I should put it out there that I will not support the individual or group (not even dare define them as artists) if the piece is at the expense of life, say 9,000 butterflies kept in captivity and struggle to death, a decapitated cow on showcase, or a splash of colors on a canvas (what is that? seriously). You get my drift. Also, if there’s disrespect in the song in any way or form towards a religious belief, a particular race, etc. If it includes lyrics about murdering a village and raping the women and children, or bathing in a bathtub of blood or grinding on a nude doll in music videos. The list goes on. But my answer to them all is No. I will certainly not support much less buy.
All I’m saying is, a clean (no foolishness included) and artistic work will get my attention and (if cheap enough) my money. So, I guess it really is based on the artist’s lifestyle and beliefs after all. Because who wants to buy “art” depicting something uncomfortably insane or straight up atrocious. I’m just saying.
How about you? Does it matter what the artist’s lifestyle & political views are for you to be interested in the art?
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