Big Brother Casting Calls in London

Casting calls are bringing in characters that range from precocious glamour models wearing next to nothing outfits clad in costume jewellery to the out right strange for the tenth season of Big Brother. In England auditions have wrapped in Edinburgh, Cardiff, Birmingham, Dublin and Newcastle.

In London these characters have taken over the Excel centre to prove they have the face and flair to entertain us viewers. Just image this space glimmering with young talents hoping this show will be a launching pad to a career as solid as a stainless steel bracelet and as long as a string of grandma’s pearl necklace. But with over 1,500 personas to evaluate, how do these characters stand out? How is their ability to entertain and to be interesting measured?

Ask any applicant and they will tell you that the process is a long one. Applicants are screened, placed in workshops, complete two paper forms and are video interviewed. Anytime during this process a hopeful can be kicked to the curb. A person for Endemol, the television company, says they do not look for one type of personality. He says they just want someone that can keep the viewer interested for 12 weeks. I’m sure it doesn’t hurt if you look nice, wear great costume jewellery and fashions, and have a rockin’ bod to stare at for 12 weeks either.

Sometimes, in interviews, less is more. This way the interviewer can see who you really are. You can achieve this by wearing simple make-up and costume jewellery. Even out your skin with some foundation, put on a little mascara, blush and lasts put not least wear your favourite costume jewellery. A pair of diamond stud earring always completes the look.

Geri Halliwell’s Engagement

Geri Halliwell is living every girls dream to be presented with a piece of jewellery that symbolizes love and commitment. Yes, Geri Halliwell is engaged to Fabrizio Politi after only a month of knowing him. Halliwell broke-up with Nick House, a London nightclub owner, in December and not even a month later she’s found a mate to meet her at the end of the aisle. Full details on this diamond ring are not yet disclosed, but The Daily Mirror Reports that it is valued at £220,000. So it will be interesting to find out if Politi took a traditional or modern route when selecting this diamond ring.

There are so many options available for costume jewellery and now there are no rules. For wedding costume jewellery, Halliwell has her choices of delicate earrings, necklaces, and bracelets designed with Swarovski crystals or she can adorn these same pieces with using a different material like stainless steel bracelets for groomsmen or glass bead necklaces for brides which would look great in a beach themed wedding. Using these tips allows you stay within your wedding budget. Sites are also available that cater to the bride and feature wedding collections full of costume jewellery fitting the occasion.
Although this seems like a hasty engagement, Halliwell is thrilled to make Politi a part of her family. He has bonded with her two-year-old daughter who she hopes to give a little brother or sister to very soon.

London Live

London Live is currently underway! BBC.com highlights the event on their entertainment homepage. This programme features the hottest artists of today and the up and comers of tomorrow. Along with concerts, this series will feature interviews that answer the public’s burning questions. With past artists like Groove Armada, Fergie, Kate Nash, and the Manic Street Preachers, this show is presented with the challenge to match-up with another list of all-star performers.
This series is more than concerts and interviews. Like any gathering of stars, this event will be filled with new fashions and trends by your favorite artists. Here are my fashion predictions for my favorite acts:
Hip-Hop artist Lupe Fiasco will certainly stay true to his style of bright colors through use of jewellery. His look can be easily mimicked by men and women alike with Swarovski crystals. Swarovski crystal chandelier earrings and brooches come in an array of colors that provide drama and creativity to a simple outfit. The Killers will showcase rock star style in stainless steel bangles, a play on their edgy appeal. Bands like Keane who have style that is earthy may be seen in leather jewellery and brown fashion belts. Female artist Pink will have a style that reflects her tough, but fun personality. She will wear diamond earrings in her multiple piercings, along with lots of bangles. Other female artists will follow the trends seen during this awards season of metallic and layers of glass bead necklaces.
If you haven’t caught a glimpse of this spectacular series at KOKO, tune in Friday, December 5th for the premiere of episode 7. This lineup features the All Saints, The Killers, Pink and Brakes. And if you missed episode 5 which included performances by Amy Winehouse, you have another chance to see her on episode 18. That is one of the great elements about this show. The hottest artists of today have the chance to play multiple nights. However, let’s wish Amy Winehouse well. According to uk.msn.com, she has had a side affect to medication prescribed to her while on a drug replacement programme. Her illness caused her to miss a court date on Monday for husband, Blake Fielder-Civil.

Today's Japanese Fashion Trends

Japanese style has always been wicked. Anime art has had an influence on fashion houses as well as street trends. Lately, the trends have shifted from inspired fashion of Pokemon and Dragon Ball Z, in which individuals wear mitch-matched clothing and over accessorize with stainless steel bracelets, fashion belts and art deco brooches. Today's trends, while resembling animation, inspire feminine looks of 18th century France.
In Tokyo, a group of girls is growing who dress like royalty who have escaped the Rococo era of art. The style icons for this group are figures like Paris Hilton and Marie Antoinette. So just image, young girls walking the streets of Tokyo covered in pink- pink ribbon headbands, crystal brooches and diamond earrings. These girls dress as if they are attending garden tea parties fit for a queen everyday. To find this clothing, they shop at Jesus Diamante. This is a boutique where one can easily spend $1000 on an outfit. Not only do girls of this rising group dress in frilly lace and costume jewellery, but they have the mannerisms and voice to match. Mayumi Yamamoto who is an avid shopper of Diamante speaks in a soft, bubbly voice as she talks about this new fad. Yamamoto takes it one step further, she has decorated her room in rococo style furniture of florals and imitation fabrics of that period.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the new wave of princess girls are better known as hime gyaru. So far this trend has only been executed by girls. It would be nice to see some little princes in the streets of Tokyo. They can wear fitted trouser, mens pendants, men's bangles, and maybe diamond earrings for a modern twist. Since the style seems to transition into a lifestyle for those welling to undertake the extravagance of this new trend, maybe it will bring back chivalry. It is definitely, one of the lost 18th century practices.

New Styles for Men at JaneoJewels.com

As men become style conscious, Janeo Jewels provides trendy men’s accessories such as stainless steel jewellery including bracelets, rings and bangles. The pieces in Janeo Jewels men’s collection are sleek and can be worn on any occasion. This collection is great for individuals who have never bought jewellery because of its subdued design. But if you are an individual who has a mature jewellery collection, stainless steel is a great addition because of its timeless, diverse, and durable qualities.

Hollywood's Celebrities doing Halloween with funky jewellery

In LA anything goes. California seems to be the only state in the nation that plays by its own rules. Its citizens are eccentric, whimsical, individualistic and sometimes plain strange. And in a town full of actors, directors, writers, and musicians, the imbalance of normal and crazy must be the formula needed to remain creative. Everyone wears boots in the summer and shorts in the winter. Okay, so the weather does permit, but the nickname “La La land” is definitely fitting.
Halloween, the second largest retail holiday next to Christmas, allows Los Angeles to realign with the rest of the world. Because you see, while the rest of the world is venturing into the realm of the weird, grotesque, and all that is Halloween, Los Angeles has been in this state all year long. But don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying that its citizens are not fashion forward. Shopping in LA is amazing. It is host to some of the best boutiques carrying men’s and women’s fashion belts, glass bead bracelets, and Swarovski crystals. However, California one-ups the rest of our states once again this Halloween through use of its celebrities. As they host parties and dress up in costumes that are just a little more outrageous than the rest of us.
Super sexy Victoria Secret angel Heidi Klum and husband Seal decided to spend their Halloween in NYC. They started the day off by strolling the streets of the Big Apple in costume. Well it least one of them. Seal wore a Barack Obama mask seemingly amusing to Heidi. Later that night, she hosted her Absolut 100 Party wearing a costume that outshined party goers everywhere. Painted in blue Heidi dressed as a witch doctor. Her head dress was bejeweled with stones matching her chandelier earrings and red eyes. She carried weapons and heads with her eight arms.
In Vegas celebrities continued the trend of being coupled up on the scariest night of the year. John Legend was there with his model girlfriend and Kim Kardashian attended the same party at PUR with NFLer Reggie Bush. Kim and Reggie dressed as 1950’s characters. She was a flapper covered in costume pearl jewellery, crystal bracelets and diamond earrings. Reggie was a 1950’s gangster, wearing 2008 canary diamond studs. I don’t think gangsters wore canary diamonds in the 1950’s. Let’s stick to the character. John Legend dressed up as a cowboy with moccasin clad girlfriend on his arm. Former Danity Kane member, Aubrey O’Day, also made her way to Las Vegas to host a “Halloween Night of Seduction” at Tabu Ultra Lounge. Aubrey dressed up as Disney mermaid Ariel. Surprisingly, her costume wasn’t as revealing and slutty as her reputation. Her reputation did get her kicked out of the girl group.
So as you see, the rest of the nation does align on Halloween. The stars travel to our cities, spread their quirkiness, craziness, and creativeness and we enjoy a taste of Hollywood every Halloween.

New attacks, turns & turn-outs for the Presidential Campaign

With Election Day two weeks away, the camps of Barack Obama
and John McCain scramble to obtain battle-ground states and
subsequently, the GOP ticket. The strategy set into play by
Barack Obama's camp last Monday was simple: Take advantage of
the current economic climate as it is one of the democratic
nominee's strengths, meaning, know the facts, highlight the
problems and present the solutions. Republican nominee John
McCain had a different agenda aimed at securing votes by
visiting southern states neglected by his campaign. With there
strategies outlined, is either candidate going to fulfill
their hopes of delivering an air tight campaign, one that is
definitive, sensible, and as sleek as a stainless steel
bracelet to become the missing link that America needs to
thrive.
Obama presented his new economic plan in Ohio. Perhaps this is
a follow-up to the second Presidential debate at Belmont
University where GOP hopeful suggested a notion to treat
victims of this economic crisis like investors. Specifically,
the plan will warrant the Federal Reserve and the Treasury to
provide government at the state and municipal level similar
aid as the federal bailout to the credit market. Also, under
this policy a temporary tax credit will be granted to firms
that create jobs in the United States for the next two years,
penalty free withdrawals from IRAs and 401ks in 2008 and 2009
for up to 15 percent or $10,000, and a temporary removal on
unemployment insurance benefits. A survey conducted by CNN and the Opinion Research Corporation on Tuesday reveal that 75% of voters believe that the country is in a recession, data which one could link to Obama's 9 percent lead in CNN's most recent poll.
While Barack Obama is detailing his economic plan in Ohio,
John McCain and Sarah Palin campaign in the southern states
Virginia and North Carolina once painted as red as the strips
on the American flag men's pendant proudly displayed on the
candidates. The McCain campaign has not invested financially
in some southern states because they are traditionally
republican. This has caused a shrinking gap between the
presidential candidates. Obama has made nine visits in North
Carolina and seven in Virginia, comparing to one stop in
Virginia and two in North Carolina by John McCain. A
considerable amount of spending has been made to establish
organization and support in these states; Obama spent
substantially more than McCain on staff, commercials, and
outnumbered him in the registration of new voters. In
September alone, Obama raised $150 million. The election is
two weeks away and Obama leads by 9 percent nationally
according to CNN polls. Will McCain's last minute efforts be
enough to keep them red? Will his choice in running mate
be an obstruction or his saving grace?
Sarah Palin has become a likeable candidate for some citizens.
Upon joining the Republican ticket, Palin's popularity was
reflected in retail. The sale of her rimless glasses
substantially grew. Next, sales of the gold and crystal brooch
she wears, and her many different designs of silver earrings,
diamond studs, and crystal bracelets will be flying off store
shelves. Still, Palin is drawing bigger crowds than McCain
where she lives up to her title as attack dog and pressures
the Democratic Party.
The next two weeks will be historical and it seems that John
McCain will have to make a choice- refocus his campaign on the
economy to increase his standings in numbers or continue on
the attack and hope it resides with the American people before
ballots are in. The political climate will surely have a rise
in temperature.