March 10th, 2010
Hey JAM girls, if you tuned into the Academy Awards on Sunday night you know it was so totally inspiring. All our favorite stars, writers, and directors there to receive awards for all their amazing work! Winners or not, everyone in that was there proved that the key to success is simpler than we might think: YOU MUST BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!!
Young girls in Hollywood are just like you. They face the same issues the feeling of insecurity on a daily basis! Even the most self-assured girls can sometimes lose faith in themselves and wonder if they should keep going or give up. Luckily, our favorite teen stars NEVER gave up – because if they did, they wouldn’t be where they are now!
We think that Gabourey Sidibe (Gaby) is a great inspiration to all girls everywhere. (Gaby is the star of Precious which was nominated for SIX academy awards!) The amazing thing about Gabey is that she really shines from the inside out. She may not look like the average Hollywood star but she just radiates beauty and confidence!
Sandra Bullock is another Hollywood star who knows to always believe in herself! Sandra won Best Actress for her role in The Blind Side. In her acceptance speech, she saved time to thank her mother for always reminding her to practice the piano and for telling her not to get into cars with boys until she was 18! We’re thrilled that Sandra took
home an Oscar – her first ever!
We admire Gabey and Sandra’s courage and hope that all of our JAM girls will take note: confidence is beautiful, and self-esteem will get you far!
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March 9th, 2010
Congratulations to Taylor Swift who racked up 6 nominations at this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards! One of the nominations is for the top award – Entertainer of the Year! The other nominees are American Idol sweetheart Carrie Underwood and six other male artists, including Toby Keith and Brad Paisley. The show airs April 18th – will YOU be tuning in?
Glee doesn’t return to FOX until April 13th, but the cast has just announced a VERY exciting seven-date, four-city LIVE show! Starting May 18th, fans will get a chance to catch the cast in Phoenix, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York. They’re promising to sing all their smash hits like “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Sweet Caroline” and “Jump.” Perfect for all you gleeks out there!
We are super excited for Eclipse, the third flick in the Twilight Saga series, which comes to the big screen on June 30th. But fans are already anxious for the final book, 756-page Breaking Dawn, to be made into a movie! Actress tells fans not to worry: “Breaking Dawn is definitely happening,” she spills. “But whether or not it’s two [moviesKristen Stewart is still in question. I feel like it deserves two.” We agree – when it comes to Twilight, more is always better!
The thrid season of Gossip Girl returned to the CW last night after a few month hiatus where Chuck’s family, Blair’s social status, and Serena’s love life are finally unraveling. We couldn’t help but notice the fabulous fashions and fun music! Did YOU watch last night? What did you think of the brand new episode?
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March 8th, 2010
Rihanna rockin’ the masculine look in Hawaii
Hey JAM Girls, want to go shopping and NOT spend any of that hard-earned allowance money? Look no further than your brother’s closet!
Some of the hottest names in fashion have featured their female models in masculine, edgy clothes. This style has been on the scene for decades and has recently been made popular by celebs like Rihanna, Jessica Alba, Miley Cyrus, and Hilary Duff!
Oversized blazers, baggy jeans, trousers, suspenders, loafers, brimmed hats, and even neck ties are all HOT right now!
Here’s an easy way to get you started with your chic new look: Throw on a pair of comfy loose-fitting jeans and cuff them a few times (make sure you wear a belt to keep them from falling!) Pair a scoop-neck tee under a blazer that is one or two sizes bigger than what you’d normally wear. Complete the look with Converse or Vans sneakers, and a few bangle bracelets for a feminine touch.
Jump into your brother’s closet and see what you can find!
TOMORROW– WANNA WIN THE MODEL SEARCH?
Tuesday, March 9th at 12:30pm
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March 8th, 2010
The Oscars (aka the Academy Awards) aired last night on ABC and all the biggest stars came out looking fabulous, ready to honor their fellow actors. Let’s start at the beginning with the red carpet. Yes -Sandra Bullock was a winner all the way around. She looked totally amazing and she won the Academy Award for Best Actress – the highest award in the land (the land of Hollywood and the world of entertainment, of course). She won the presitgious award for her role in the inspiring football film, The Blindside.
For those of you that might have been asleep when Sandra made her acceptance speech – she thanked her mother for always telling her to practice the piano and to not go into cars with boys. Also, Sandra’s Mom told her not to be like everyone else and to be her own person. When Sandra was young, like you, and her mother would say those things to her I’m sure she felt the way you would– with the BIG question – WHY? Please trust that your parents want you to be the best you can be and have really good ideas to help you get there. There are also thing you can do too to help you best the best you can be.
Being the best you can be sometimes has to do with positive thinking. Take a look at SELF ESTEEM peek inside for fun things to do to help tune up for some positive thinking!
Stay Beautiful. Xoxo, Marlene
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March 8th, 2010
TOMORROW– WANNA WIN THE MODEL SEARCH
Tuesday, March 9th at 12:30pm
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Children’s Modeling Contest! Just upload a photo of your child (aged 4-7), then go to www.facebook.com/nextdirect to enter TODAY! Contest ends March 15th. The details for the Next Direct Children’s Model Competiton are below.
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March 4th, 2010
Three looks from the Jean Paul Gaultier for Target line
High fashion…ah, it is so much fun! We all want to look fabulous, but those chic desinger looks can be expensive! That’s why some of the the biggest designers from around the world have been taking their fabulous runway looks and transforming them into practical, affordable pieces for everyone. Some of the hottest lines include Matthew Williamson for H&M, Charlotte Ronson for JCPenney, Alexander McQueen for Target, Vera Wang for Kohl’s and Christian Siriano for Payless.
Now, the legendary Parisian designer (the designer of Madonna’s flashy 80’s bras!) is designing a line for Target. Jean Paul Gaultier is taking a pop rocker look and combining it with chic wearable pieces to create a full fashion line for Target stores. The line hits stores March 7th… in just 3 DAYS!
Check out all the details and where YOU can find the line in your own hometown, HERE!
Be sure to pick up My Look: A Guide to Fashion & Style in the My Tween Lifestyle Collection to learn how to figure out your OWN best colors, and personal style. You’ll also learn HOW to shop to get the most out of your purchases. Then check out the new Jean Paul Gauliter line for Target, and tell us what you think!
Will YOU be wearing these looks for less??
xoxo
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March 3rd, 2010
Hey JAM girls,
Just a reminder that I will be speaking at a beautiful event held by the UJA for Mothers & Daughters this Sunday. The event is entitled “Let Your Beauty Shine From the Inside Out” & will be a great way to spend some time with your Mom! You and your Mother will have lovely snacks & get great tips on fashion, beauty and boosting self-esteem. I’ll also be there to chat and sign books!
For all the details on the event, please see the UJA site, here.
Hope to see you all there!
xoxo
Marlene
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March 2nd, 2010
The Tim Burton remake of the classic Disney film, Alice in Wonderland, premieres this Friday in theatres nationwide. This 3D epic fantasy adventure is sure to be full captivating costumes and sets along side a fantastic journey. The hype surronding the movie is not all about the all-star cast that includes Johnny Depp & Anne Hathaway, but the fantasy film is also inspiring fabulous fashion and design trends.
The high fashion magazine, Vogue, did an elegant and creative photo shoot inspired by Alice in Wonderland which showcased designs by well-known designers like Donatella Versace, Tom Ford and Marc Jacobs.
Jewlery designer, Tom Binns teamed up with Disney to produce a luxury collection inspired by Alice in Wonderland. Tom created 35 pieces that are available for $100-$500. The cute earrings, below, are part of the collection.
The fabulous fantasy film is also inpsiring design and home goods including these super cute cups and saucers. Wouldn’t these be so fun to have a tea party with?!
The beauty industry is also catching on to the Alice in Wonderland trend with this eyeshadow book from Urban Decay. The kit includes 16 fun eyeshadow colors… perfect for a day of dress up with friends!
What do you think of these Alice in Wonderland inspired products? Will YOU be seeing the movie??
xoxo
Tags: Alice in Wonderland
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March 2nd, 2010
Robert Pattinson’s new movie, Remember Me, premiered last night in New York City! All the stars of the film came out to the film debut including Wilhelmina’s own Peyton List! Peyton is a JAM girl who can be found in the My Tween Lifestyle Collection books & all over television and the big screen. Peyton plays Samantha in Remember Me… go Peyton!
Remember Me is a romantic drama set in New York City during the summer of 2001, where Tyler (Robert Pattinson), a rebellious young man, meets Ally (Emily de Ravin) through a twist of fate. Her spirit helps him heal after a family tragedy, though soon the circumstances that brought them together threaten to tear them apart.
The movie debuts to the public in theatres this Friday. What do you think.. will YOU see it??
xoxo
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March 2nd, 2010
Are you interested in fashion? Do you think you have what it takes to be a fashion designer? Well Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen are letting you show off your design skills to win a chance at getting YOUR design featured in their Olsenboyle collection for JCPenney.
Mary-Kate & Ashley are not just television and movie stars, but they are also fashion icons and use their chic style to design for both The Row and Olsenboyle clothing lines.
Find out how to enter the contest, here! Mary-Kate & Ashley will pick their 15 favorite designs and the grand prize winner will get a trip to New York City, the chance to meet Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, a $1,000 JCPenney style shopping spree, and a chance to have your design included in a future Olsenboye collection. The contest ends March 14th, so get sketching!
You can even create your own RUNWAY REALITY by checking out My Look: A Guide to Fashion & Style in the My Tween Lifestyle Collection. I outline exactly how to pick your team, set the scene, pick the outfits and put it all together to create a fabulous runway show!
xoxo
Tags: Olsenboyle Fashion Design Contest, Runway Reality
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