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Showing posts with label celebrities. Show all posts
Showing posts with label celebrities. Show all posts
Friday, August 7, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
Remembering Michael Jackson & Farrah Fawcett
Yesterday was a sad day for the entertainment world. We lost 2 iconic stars within hours of each other.
First, Farrah Fawcett who had been battling cancer for years, lost the fight yesterday and passed away with her family at her side. Best known for her role in Charlie's Angels, Farrah was a symbol of beauty and grace. She was very open about her difficult struggle with cancer, even allowing cameras to document her treatment. The documentary called "Farrah's Story" aired on NBC last month. Did you watch it?
Just a few hours later, we learned about the passing of another legend: Michael Jackson. The news shocked everyone around the world. He was called the "King of Pop" - for good reason. He has sold millions of albums worldwide, including the biggest-selling album in history: Thriller. Countless singers today have cited him as the inspiration for their work. What are some of your favorite Michael Jackson songs?
My thoughts go out to the families of both stars.
First, Farrah Fawcett who had been battling cancer for years, lost the fight yesterday and passed away with her family at her side. Best known for her role in Charlie's Angels, Farrah was a symbol of beauty and grace. She was very open about her difficult struggle with cancer, even allowing cameras to document her treatment. The documentary called "Farrah's Story" aired on NBC last month. Did you watch it?
Just a few hours later, we learned about the passing of another legend: Michael Jackson. The news shocked everyone around the world. He was called the "King of Pop" - for good reason. He has sold millions of albums worldwide, including the biggest-selling album in history: Thriller. Countless singers today have cited him as the inspiration for their work. What are some of your favorite Michael Jackson songs?
My thoughts go out to the families of both stars.
Beauty is on the Inside
Ladies...How many times have you heard the above titled phrase and cringed? Well if you have, you are not alone- yet somehow, we always forget that.
I recently read an article where Julianne Hough stated she wants girls everywhere to know that she does not starve herself and at the same token can eat whatever she wants because her genes allow her to do so. However, further stated that she wishes girls would love themselves for who they are and not compare themselves to women on magazine covers because that is not true reality. Pretty good advice huh? Well…not so much, considering comments received following the article were all critism against her for voicing her opinion. I found this extremely comical.
Here she was, innocently stating what she must have thought was positive advice to women everywhere who are hard on their body image; and yet the message was received negatively and seen as snotty. This should not be the case.
It is so easy to assume that just because one is a celebrity, who’s skinny, beautiful and talented that their life must be all roses and their self image free of worries. But as far as the species of women is concerned, we can all attest to the fact that we are all notoriously finding flaws with ourselves and always striving for a perfection that does not exist. Because we are so used to putting ourselves down, when a “skinny” girl tries to give advice on being happy with our bodies, we automatically resent it and go into attack mode. ‘How dare she insult my intelligence with fake empathy?’
The sad fact is this: yes, some women are blessed with lucky genes that allow them to eat whatever they want without gaining a pound. But they are the exception to the rule. The vast majority of us however need to struggle our whole lives to make sure we stay within a healthy weight. This should make us feel better that the imperfect body-and not the perfectly polished body- is the norm and not the exception.
The point I am trying to make is that as women we should unite to accept each other’s differences because we all struggle with some form of self depreciation- no matter how perfect the other woman may look on the outside. Ultimately our differences and imperfections are the characteristics that make us beautiful. And I honestly think that that is what Julianne was trying to say: ‘Don’t hate me because I’m “perfect” because I’m not, and I’m just like you!’
In a recent forward I received, two sentences stood out that hopefully will drive my message here further:
Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors.
HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE FLAW IN WOMEN,
IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH.
I recently read an article where Julianne Hough stated she wants girls everywhere to know that she does not starve herself and at the same token can eat whatever she wants because her genes allow her to do so. However, further stated that she wishes girls would love themselves for who they are and not compare themselves to women on magazine covers because that is not true reality. Pretty good advice huh? Well…not so much, considering comments received following the article were all critism against her for voicing her opinion. I found this extremely comical.
Here she was, innocently stating what she must have thought was positive advice to women everywhere who are hard on their body image; and yet the message was received negatively and seen as snotty. This should not be the case.
It is so easy to assume that just because one is a celebrity, who’s skinny, beautiful and talented that their life must be all roses and their self image free of worries. But as far as the species of women is concerned, we can all attest to the fact that we are all notoriously finding flaws with ourselves and always striving for a perfection that does not exist. Because we are so used to putting ourselves down, when a “skinny” girl tries to give advice on being happy with our bodies, we automatically resent it and go into attack mode. ‘How dare she insult my intelligence with fake empathy?’
The sad fact is this: yes, some women are blessed with lucky genes that allow them to eat whatever they want without gaining a pound. But they are the exception to the rule. The vast majority of us however need to struggle our whole lives to make sure we stay within a healthy weight. This should make us feel better that the imperfect body-and not the perfectly polished body- is the norm and not the exception.
The point I am trying to make is that as women we should unite to accept each other’s differences because we all struggle with some form of self depreciation- no matter how perfect the other woman may look on the outside. Ultimately our differences and imperfections are the characteristics that make us beautiful. And I honestly think that that is what Julianne was trying to say: ‘Don’t hate me because I’m “perfect” because I’m not, and I’m just like you!’
In a recent forward I received, two sentences stood out that hopefully will drive my message here further:
Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors.
HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE FLAW IN WOMEN,
IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Friday, June 5, 2009
Monday, June 1, 2009
Lady Gaga is coming to Singapore!
Let's have some fun this beat is sick,
Miss Gaga is coming with her disco stick!
Mark your calendars popular people,
We have a date this 14 June.
Yes Lady Gaga is coming to Singapore for an exclusive showcase.
*brushes the wig from last halloween*
Miss Gaga is coming with her disco stick!
Mark your calendars popular people,
We have a date this 14 June.
Yes Lady Gaga is coming to Singapore for an exclusive showcase.
*brushes the wig from last halloween*
Monday, May 18, 2009
Christopher Lee and Fann Wong finally wed
Remember when we did a Wedding edition early this year, where we said that 2009 is a great year to wed? Then we heard Josh and Fergie's Big Wedding Bells, amongst others?
Now guess which celebrity couple tied the knot yesterday?
Yes, it's MediaCorp's bigwigs Christopher Lee and Fann Wong.
For those who do not know them,
Excuse their styling (even if it's Zegna),
Trust me,
They could have looked better.
Now guess which celebrity couple tied the knot yesterday?
Yes, it's MediaCorp's bigwigs Christopher Lee and Fann Wong.
For those who do not know them,
Excuse their styling (even if it's Zegna),
Trust me,
They could have looked better.
Image via: Asiaone
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Ashlee Simpson Defends Sister's Weight
Jessica Simpson’s figure has caused quite the buzz lately. On Sunday she performed at Radio 99.9 Kiss Country's annual Chili Cookoff in Florida
Way to go Ashlee! We here at Roaman’s couldn’t agree more! Jessica looks happy & healthy and that is what's important.
”I am completely disgusted by the headlines concerning my sister's weight. A week after the inauguration and with such a feeling of hope in the air for our country, I find it completely embarrassing and belittling to all women to read about a woman's weight or figure as a headline on Fox News…
All women come in different shapes, sizes, and forms and just because you're a celebrity, there shouldn't be a different standard…How can we expect teenage girls to love and respect themselves in an environment where we criticize a size 2 figure?”
Way to go Ashlee! We here at Roaman’s couldn’t agree more! Jessica looks happy & healthy and that is what's important.
What do you think of Jessica’s new figure and Ashlee’s statement?
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Gossip Girls Heat up the Hamptons
This summer the cast of Gossip Girl has been filming the second season of the hit show in the Hampton's. Here is Blake Lively and Leighton Meester during filming. Leighton (left) is wearing a beautiful floral dress that is perfect for summer. While we all can't spend the summer in the Hampton's, we can be in style with Roaman's plus size dresses!
Pictured left is the printed plus size dress from Roaman's. This dress has a feminine V-neck with short sleeves, polka dot inset at empire waist and button detail. Flattering for the plus size woman and perfect for summer.Have a stylish summer!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Dress Like Heidi Klum at Roaman's
Heidi Klum got some ice cream with her two kids yesterday in Manhattan. She stepped out with a yellow tunic and metallic gladiator sandals. Roaman's has the plus size solution for you to get Heidi's look!
Here is Roaman's tagless square neck flutter-sleeve plus size tunic. This is a little different from Heidi's because it is short sleeve, but the main fashion trend here is the bright yellow color that is very popular this summer. This plus size top starts at only $14.99 at Roaman's!
Pictured left is Roaman's Snake Charmer Wide Width Sandal. These are perfect for the plus size woman because the coil can adjust to any size calf. These gladiator sandals might even be cuter than Heidi's and they are priced start at only $29.99.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Trend Alert: Blazers
Recently many celebrities, like Rihanna and Ashley Olsen have gone out wearing blazers over a dress or a nice outfit. This is one of the up and coming summer trends and Roaman's wants you to be prepared!
Pictured left is Ashley Olsen wearing her blazer casually with jeans and a tank.
Here is Rihanna dressing up the blazer by wearing it over a cocktail dress. Both blazer styles are trendy and useful.
Roaman's has plenty of plus size blazers and jackets to offer, click here for our full selection. Pictured left is the Notch Collar Stretch Blazer.
Pictured left is Ashley Olsen wearing her blazer casually with jeans and a tank.
Here is Rihanna dressing up the blazer by wearing it over a cocktail dress. Both blazer styles are trendy and useful.
Roaman's has plenty of plus size blazers and jackets to offer, click here for our full selection. Pictured left is the Notch Collar Stretch Blazer.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Dress like Gwen Stefani at Roaman's
Soon to be Mom of two, Gwen Stefani, stepped out in Bel Air, CA wearing this dress with a hypnotizing psychedelic print. These 70's psychedelic prints are really in this season, and Roaman's has got you covered!
Check out the Printed halter dress pictured left. This plus size dress is a little different with a halter top rather than Gwen's strapless top but it is psychedelic nonetheless! This dress is offered in three pastel colors and is priced starting at only $34.99.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Sarah Jessica Parker Dress Disaster
Sarah Jessica Parker wore a Nina Ricci dress designed by Olivier Theyskens to the pink carpet New York Premiere of Sex and the City. Sarah Jessica Parker was told by Theyskens that no one has ever been photographed in the dress before.It turns out the dress had been worn before. A socialite named Lauren Santo Domingo wore it to the Met Ball last month and she was even accompanied by Theyskens himself! Also, Lindsay Lohan wore the dress in an advertising campaign for Disney several months ago.
"Look, my affection for the dress hasn't changed, but what they did was so short-sighted," Parker told the New York Times. "It's just unethical and disappointing that they would allow the dress to be worn again."
Mario Grauso, president of the fashion division at Puig, which owns Nina Ricci, said Domingo was not an A-lister so had not been mentioned to Parker.
Click here to read the article accompanying this post.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Johnny Depp Wins Big at 2008 MTV Movie Awards
Last night was the annual MTV Movie Awards. Johnny Depp (who was looking better than ever) was the big winner of the night, taking home two awards. Depp took home the award for won for best comedic performance for Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, and he also won the award for best villain for his performance in Sweeney Todd.When Johnny Depp accepted the award for best comedic performance he said, "Thank you for voting for me, thank you for sticking with me on this very obtuse and strange road."
Other winners of the night:
Best Female Performance: Ellen Page, Juno
Best Summer Movie So Far: Iron Man
Best Male Performance: Will Smith, I Am Legend
Best Breakthrough Performance: Zac Efron, Hairspray
Best Movie: Transformers
MTV Generation Award: Adam Sandler
Dress Like Paris Hilton at Roaman's
One of the biggest fashion trends this summer is that black and white dress. Paris Hilton wore her version of this trend (Betsey Johnson) at the 2008 MTV Movie awards on Sunday, June 1st.
This is Roaman's version of this summer's black and white dress trend. The Geometric print trapeze plus size dress is flattering and necessary for any summer event.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Dress Like Denise Richards at Roaman's
Earlier this month, Denise Richards (the star of her own reality show, Denise Richards: Its Complicated) was spotted wearing one of this season's hottest trends: a white crochet dress.
Roaman's has the solution for you, dress just like Denise in our version of this summer trend! The bottom picture is Roaman's white crochet plus size dress.This dress is flirty, perfect for the summer, and has a flattering empire-waist cut.
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