Mrs. Carter for H&M

For every career move a big celebrity tries, Beyoncé takes it one step further and exceeds every expectation. Famous for her own clothing line, ‘House of Dereon’ she has recently collaborated with mega high street brand H&M! The latest news came in and trumped the much anticipated collaboration Rihanna debuted at London Fashion Week for British brand River Island. The new ad campaign will be all over posters, billboards and buses everywhere. Mrs. Carter will be modelling the store’s latest designs in the campaign. She recently said she’s always loved the brand’s fun affordable fashion and the collaboration emulates the four major elements- earth, wind, fire and water.

The campaign entitled ‘Beyoncé as Mrs. Carter in H&M’ is set to debut this summer. The first photograph released shows the gorgeous star laying on a lounge chair on the beach, dressed in a beautiful white sleeveless blouse, patterned shorts and cute flower detailed sandals. Wavy hair brought to the side, accentuated with a tropical white flower, gold hoops, and gold bangles- Beyoncé is the epitome of a goddess.

I personally cannot wait to see what H&M and Queen Bey have in store for us this summer!

Psychics- Real OR Fake?

It goes without saying that every girl asks herself why she’s so stressed or worried, and then dwells on what the future holds.  I’m pretty sure it’s the same for guys too. Recently, a lot of friends including myself have taken an interest in speaking to a psychic to know what our futures really have in store for us. Whether it is for religious purposes or not, a lot have been skeptical about whether or not anything we might be told may be, in fact, true or not. In certain religions, i.e. Sikhism and Hinduism they normally go to ‘Pandits’ who map out their lives according to their exact date and time of birth. They fortune tell according to astrology and can combine numerology with divine intuition. In every culture, even Middle Eastern cultures, there have been many methods of fortune telling including reading of the ‘finjan’ –cup.

The question arises, ‘is this in fact, fake?’ To be honest, judging from recent experiences and asking people about their experiences, the answer is not really. I believe that many psychics and fortune tellers can be frauds based on how they scam you with questions. If he or she asks a lot of questions and gives you vague statements that prompt you to say ‘Oh my gosh, yes!’ or even name a person with the letter they mention - i.e. ‘S’. These readings are referred to as cold readings and likeliness is that the psychic isn’t real. Real psychics look to empower you with information. They tap into your habits, issues and characteristics generally. They pin point what is going on with you at the time being, feeding off what energy you exude at the time. Hence, I like to think of it as a momentary reading. The real psychics don’t try to guess names of the people involved in your personal life, but ask you for that information to hone in on that person’s energy. Again, they go based on the energy you give out. The psychic acts as a mirror, providing you with a reflection of yourself and guiding you through the specific questions or situations you present to them.

 Judging on the experiences I’ve heard about, the reality is that no one really knows what the future holds. It is up to you, and whether or not you are spiritual, you are in control of your own fate. Every stress, worry, and decision is in your hands. A psychic or fortune teller is no different to family and friends guiding you and giving you advice for situations you already know how to handle. It’s almost like looking for affirmation but losing money along the way. A couple of friends have said that the whole beauty about life is the element of surprise and not knowing what will happen… It’s true, life is all about the journey and it is inevitable that we will all find our true happiness. 

Grieving A Great Loss: The Loss of Our Father and Shepard His Holiness Pope Shenouda III

Yesterday, tragedy struck when our beloved Coptic Pope, H. H. Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria passed away. Immediately, when news arrived of this loss myself and several people were grief stricken. The disbelief that our father figure was no longer in our midsts. Yesterday, Heaven rejoiced whilst the Earth stood still and mourned.

As of yesterday, thousands and thousands of Copts flocked to the Cathedral showing their cross tattoos on their wrists as proof to enter because of the country's predominantly Muslim population. Many went for comfort and to console one another, and also to express their concerns.

Pope Shenouda is not only a spiritual leader but has been known as the bridge between the Coptic community and Muslim Leaders. He served as a political representative of the Coptic community.
He taught people peace and patience. A patriotic man who only ever wished unity in the country of Egypt.
This is a critical time for Egypt's history and undeniably the future. Let's pray for his soul, our Church and Egypt. As a people we must comfort each other, stay strong, and most importantly unite.


His funeral will be held on Tuesday.

Academy Awards 2012 Do's and Dont's

This time of year thrills me because you don't get more glitz and glamour than at classic Award shows such as the Oscars! As they were looming, the curiosity grew and finally when I got to watch the star studded event from the Red Carpet to the Award Ceremony it felt majestic watching all the stars in their gowns and tuxedos (Luckily, Ryan Seacrest had a spare jacket!) Here are what I felt were the best and worst dressed stars...

BEST DRESSED: Jennifer Lopez a.k.a J Lo wows again! Despite reports about her wardrobe malfunction she glowed in this Zuhair Murad masterpiece. I don't think I have ever seen her get an outfit wrong growing up!

BEST DRESSED: When I saw Branglenia strolling up the Red Carpet, my jaw dropped not only 'cause the flawless couple looked fantastic but out of the very few black gowns worn, Angelina did it the best! This Atelier Versace gown is absolutely stunning and could it have been on a more perfect individual. I couldn't help notice though that she didn't paint her toe nails with those peep toe shoes. Something to consider next time Angelina!

BEST DRESSED: I don't think in all my life could any woman get it wrong with a Giorgio Armani gown. Penelope Cruz looked a vision in this blue gown by the designer. One word- elegant.

WORST DRESSED: Okay, not every girl can get it right. Despite having the perfect date that is George Clooney, poor Stacy Keibler got it wrong with this Marchesa number. Not a fan of it's shine and amount of material at the waist.

BEST DRESSED: As the face of Dior, it only be appropriate that Nathalie Portman appear in not only one of the brand's dresses but also a vintage 1954 Dior Couture gown. The red and micro-dot print is adorable. Absolutely, loved this look.

WORST DRESSED: Again, Kelly Osbourne is no position to judge other people's fashion. She seems to be on every fashion panel for E! The way she criticizes everyone's outfit is beyond me when she looks a mess herself. This dress is not flattering. Nor is the latest hair do. Honey, sack your stylist!

WORST DRESSED: This Zac Posen piece combined with the blazer isn't an amazing look for the mature and classical Glenn Close. The color and style overall are not entirely flattering for this actress.

WORST DRESSED: Guiliana Rancic, again, is one not to judge on style. Last night, all I could think about was how rich is it that both her and Kelly Osbourne are judging when their outfits are far from great. She seemed so proud of this Tony Ward gown, but I'm not a huge fan of the look altogether to say the least.

BEST DRESSED: I cannot express enough how much I love Ellie Saab and seeing one of his visions on a beauty such as Milla Jovovich. A picture speaks a thousand words.... I'll leave you to judge this one because as far as I'm concerned I am speechless.

WORST DRESSED: Going against, all the positive comments I heard about this look... I really do not approve. Cameron Diaz is a stunner, but this Gucci gown doesn't do her any justice. It's too busy and in my opinion, messy along the bottom. It's not very A-line or flattering. Better luck next time Cameron!

BEST DRESSED: There are not enough words to describe the sheer elegance that is Gwyneth Paltrow and this Tom Ford gown. The combination? Fabulous! The cream cape combo made these screen siren stand out without a doubt. Stunning.

Overall, it was a beautiful night and everyone looked the epitome of glamorous! Congratulations to all the winners and all the nominees who graced the Kodak Theatre! Cannot wait for 2013!

Every Fashionista's Dream is Looming (Again!)....

Yes ladies! It's that time of year again! London Fashion Week 2012!!!

This event is one of the highest fashion-profile events in the world and is one of the four most influential international catwalks! London Fashion Week is absolutely spectacular. Celebrities world wide travel for this event to see the latest in fashion and trends by the world's top designers worn by some very famous supermodels. Not to mention the London Fashion Weekend where the freshest and latest designers get to showcase their talents too!

This time London Fashion Week is showcasing the Autumn/Winter 2012 collections. Genuinely cannot wait to see what's in store by designers this year.

London Fashion Wee is taking place from the 17th February 2012 to the 22nd February 2012 at Somerset House in Strand, London. Dates include:

Womenswear shows and Exhibitions: 17th February to the 21st February
Menswear shows: 22nd February

For more information check out: www.londonfashionweek.co.uk

For all those who can't afford to go to LFW there is the alternative London Fashion Weekend. It will be held from the 23rd February to the 26th February, also, at Somerset House! Tickets are available through Vodafone or on their link:

http://www.londonfashionweekend.co.uk/

Allen Gregory

Allen Gregory! A creation by Jonah Hill, Andrew Mogel, and Jarrad Paul aired on FOX! is absolutely amazing.

Jonah Hill plays the role of an ostentatious second grader who comes from a wealthy background but is also a young protege who claims to be friends with celebrities such as 'Sandra Bullock'. This show made for adult humour shows us Allen Gregory in Elementary School struggling to make friends and be popular. My favourite, so far, is his crush on the 60 year old school Principal Gottlieb. The scene where he is first introduced to her is particularly priceless! The following episodes reveal how he 'pursues' her if you will whilst fighting for popularity amongst his peers.

If you love comedies like 'Family Guy' and 'American Dad', and enjoy the humour of movies such as 'Superbad' then watch 'Allen Gregory'. You will not regret it!

For those in the UK, you can catch Allen Gregory on E4 every Tuesday 10:30 pm!

Filim Pictures

I am so excited to share this with you all! My bff's brother and friends have started a production company in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. These film makers started this venture last year. They aim to bring new concepts to the Middle Eastern market.

It's a really awesome way to learn English too!

You can check out their latest viral on youtube.com! If you can't be bothered to search or you'll simply tell yourself you'll do it later, look no further because the link is below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B_6YT6Bp0E&feature=youtu.be

Also, please show your support for the guys on Facebook! I've posted the link below too! Go on! 'LIKE' it!

http://www.facebook.com/Filimpictures?sk=wall

Take the time to share this with your friends too! Let's support this movement!