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Archive for March, 2009

Maria Menounos, a journalist by trade but hottie by nature, possesses great looks and the poise of a TV veteran. As a Hollywood correspondent, she often draws more attention than her famous interviewees do. We might have to “sign off” to go and find this former beauty queen…

Before Menounos established herself as an Entertainment Tonight correspondent, she was a well-known international reporter for Channel One News, which broadcasts to schools across America. Things are really looking up for one of the most beautiful hosts on TV.

Maria Menounos Fast Facts:

* Speaks Greek fluently.

* Avid sports fan and have her own tennis and basketball courts.

* While at Emerson wrote, produced and broadcast news segments for WERS-FM, one of the largest college radio stations in the country.

* As a Channel One correspondent, Menounos interviewed President George W. Bush, numerous celebrities, and traveled the world to cover such tragedies as the 2001 earthquake in El Salvador and the AIDS epidemic in South Africa.

* Co-founder of Take Action Hollywood, an organization that raises social awareness and enlists the help of the entertainment industry.

* Attended the 2004 Oscars wearing a diamond-studded Randi Rahm dress worth more than $2 million.

Although Maria can still be seen as a correspondent on NBC, she will continue to pursue her acting career. She already has a role in the feature-length comedy kickin It Old Skool (2007) with Jamie Kennedy and Vivica A. Fox. And since Maria is quite happy with diversity in her career, you can expect to see more of her everywhere. ? A lot of people criticized me at a young age because I wanted to do a lot of different things, she says. “And that’s just how I am. I’m happiest when I’m doing a million things. I don’t see my career going in any one direction. I see myself doing a potpourri of things.”

When Maria quit her job as a correspondent for entertainment tonight to focus on her acting career in 2005, many of her fans were disappointed that they would no longer get to feast their eyes upon her on a daily basis. Fortunately, later that year, Maria had a change of heart and became a correspondent for both The Today Show and Access Hollywood. But that hasn’t distracted Maria from her acting goals. She has landed several roles in popular TV series and movies since her departure from ET, including one in Fantastic Four (2005) alongside Jessica Alba.

Making her grand entrance on June 8th, 1978 in Medford, Massachusetts, Maria Menounos was a shining star at birth. By the time she was a student (and a good one at that), her sights were set on a career in journalism. Some days, she would even arrive late to school after watching the morning news on CNN for too long.

In 1995, thanks to the encouragement of her friends and family, Menounos began to enroll in beauty pageants. The following year, she won the title of Miss Massachusetts Teen USA. Though she did not win the Miss Teen USA crown, her involvement in such a big production helped her gain a lot of experience, not to mention pave the way for her career. In fact, she boldly told pageant host and Entertainment Tonight reporter Bob Goen that she would love to work with him at ET. Her six years of foresight seem quite prophetic today.

Is knitwear still HOT in 2009??

Refinement and sophistication is representative of every woman. Fashion provides more variety every year with winter styles that add more meaning to daily lives. This seasons clothing is not limited to shrugs and jackets, and broadens to accessories, boots and headgear.

There is a lot left to discover in the cosmetic area of skin and hair. An overall look is necessary to take away the winter blues.

The high street is already brimming in every corner with jumpers, knit dresses and cardigans and it’s only January! Cozy woolen cardigans in a number of colours and styles flatter everyone, no matter their size or shape. For example, if you are an ample busted woman who has always found it hard to find cardigans to fit, it’s time to cheer!

Comeback fashion of the past and a variety of current yet royal looks is the trend of the season. Forest greens, browns, rusty orange, fiery reds or common grays – the collection varies every year. Capes, pea coats and knee length coats command this year’s trend.

Strong trends can be assumed in plaid designed over coats with a long muffler that hangs loose. Ponchos are popular for the casual wearer, jackets for the bold look, and dainty designs in cashmere and cardigans. A stole can adorn a garb and scarf tying is a true talent. Necklines are seen in a lot of designs – there is open and lace collars, V-necks and polos.

Comfort is fundamental with lining/layers that are breathable. Body stretch fabric is feminine. The perfect look is achieved with zipper T-shirts in wool patterns. There are stylized caps – Isle hats with tassels in the end, braided designs, poppy hats, camel hair hats and earflaps. Not compromising on the comfort is the idea behind the completion of the look. Pockets with inner layers in wool or silk are regular detail. Ornate gloves are crucial and well designed to accentuate lady-like fingers.

Knitwear is timeless in fashion. There were a lot of tiny mini skirts, leggings and leather partnered up with ample long jackets this year. Designs need to be lightweight and wind resistant for aviation experts. Anyone going on an expedition to the polar locations must have water resistant gear for the melting snow or unexpected blizzards and polar boots which give a powerful and stable grip. Headgear and goggles are crucial as well.

The secret is in the fit and the ability to carry it. Every style needs to be experimented with, whether it is the grunge look with heavy denims, tweed jackets or roadie boots with headband. Putting together jeans, a cropped jacket and pumps is a good idea. There are also women knitwear available made with warm and comfy fabric.

With the more recent designs of sweater dress and its wide range, one soon comes to the realization that FUR is not even necessary. If you have bold makeup and the ideal hairstyle, you can melt the snow.

Where to buy women knitwear? One-Off Designer Knits online store is now open. Award yourself with a nice knitted sweater.

 

A bride may already have a ready picture in her mind of the perfect Brooklyn bridal gown just for her. But even though a bride already knows exactly what she wants or is still searching for the must-have, she should always remember that traditional styling is never outdated. Different Brooklyn bridal gown silhouettes and fashion styles are available for a bride to choose

 



Baby Ruffles. Also referred to as tiers of lace because is row upon row of lace arranged one above the other.





Ball Gown. This style features the popular off-shouldered bodice and snugly fit waistline then lavishly flows to a full flowing skirt.



 



Basque Waist. A fitted bodice with a deep V point dropping at the front and center of the waistline.



 



Bolero Jacket. A short jacket with an open front that is curved below the bust line and just above the natural waistline.



 



Bouffant. A very full skirt that is most often accompanied by a hoop slip.



 



Box-Pleated Skirt. A features a natural waist with deep pleats of parallel fabric folds.



 



Bustles. Style that brings fullness to the back of the skirt by lifting the center back of the train to the waistline and attaching it there with buttons or hooks or a thick padding worn to create a dapping effect on the back below the waistline.



 



Diamond Organza Ruffles. Layers of ruffled organza that is hemmed with a fine fish line along the edge of the ruffles to create a full, rippling effect that often cascades into the train.



 



Empire Styling. Features a narrow bodice complimented with any neckline style and gathered high at the waist just under the bust line to form a slender and graceful skirt.



 



Pickup Hemline. This gown has fabric that is gathered at one point and draped in a curve effect to another point and then gathered again several times to encircle the gown.



 



Peplums. May be flared and full or lay flat against the gown and are beautifully decorated to the back of the gown an old fashioned but elegant appearance.



 



Princess styling. A slim fitting Brooklyn bridal gown with a gently flared skirt and vertical seams that flows from shoulder to the hem.



 



Redingcoat Skirt Effect. Have the appearance of an open skirt that covers an A line or full gown.



 



Ruffles. Strips of fabric pleated or gathered to be used as trim.



 



Sheath styling. Features a slim, body hugging gown without a waistline.



 



Trumpet Skirt. Also a slim, body hugging gown that flares out beginning mid-thigh.



 



Mermaid styling. Another slim body hugging gown with or without waistline that flares from the knees or slightly above.



 



Keyhole Back. A gown with an opening in the back.



With this list, you can choose the style that you think will compliment your figure.