In Drake Doremus’ new film, “Like Crazy,” Felicity Jones plays Anna, the British girlfriend of Los Angeles student-turned-furniture designer Jacob (Anton Yelchin). The story, which is based on Doremus’ real first love, follows Anna and Jacob’s struggle to stay together, while forced to live 6,000 miles apart due to an impulsive decision to disregard visa laws.

The film starts when Anna and Jacob are students at a Los Angeles University – she, the writer, is speaking in front of the class while Jacob IS sketching chair designs. Their characters develop over the next few years, as does their relationship, when Anna is forced to return to England. She gets a job working for a fashion editor at an invented London magazine, while Jacob stays in Los Angeles running a successful furniture design company. Yelchin explains Jacob’s character development as he continuously loses Anna: “We specifically plotted out Jacob’s transitions every year from being one kind of person to another. He starts off very closed off, wearing a lot of button downs and jackets. And then he meets her, and she’s the first person that he connects with, so he opens up to her and is able to kind of get looser. By the end, he’s so exhausted, he doesn’t give a shit so you see a total transition between the first person and the second.”
Both Jones and Yelchin were vested in their characters, and even picked out their own costumes. “I loved Anna right at the beginning, ” Jones said. Although the starlet wore Dolce & Gabbana to the film’s Tommy Hilfiger-hosted screening in New York City, for her role in the film: “We went to a vintage shop in Los Angeles and I went with the costume designer and we just picked out her whole costume for the first three years. So it as so nice to be that hands on and be able to pick out that jacket and be like, ‘This is perfect for Anna.’” She even wore Yelchin’s personal jacket in the film. He explained, “A lot of the clothes were mine — just combined in different ways. Felicity’s jacket on the poster is my jacket that I bought for five bucks at a Salvation Army in Australia. A lot of the clothing is ours. While Felicity went shopping for some of her clothing, I just went through my wardrobe and said, ‘Alright, okay, wear this shirt with that sweater, that’s him. Year one. This waffle shirt with shit on it is year six.”
While shopping for your character might not have been fun for Yelchin, who admits, “I don’t like to shop at all,” Jones had a great time as she is an avid vintage shopper, “I think it’s always important to have vintage items in your wardrobe. You want to mix it up.” One of her favorite pieces is a vintage white silk shirt purchased at a thrift store near her University in the UK. Found with a friend, Jones admits, “I’ve still got it. Actually my friend and I both liked it so much that we each paid half of it, so we have to keep sharing. So it’s moves between us, it’s like a child.”
Yelchin, on the other hand, might have confused spectators by wearing a sleek Christian Dior suit on the red carpet and to the after party at Sons and Essex as apparently everything he owns is from Target. “When I start a movie, especially on location, I go to Target. I buy a pack of Target socks, shirts, underwear and that’s all I do.” Apparently even his suit was found at the mass retailer, “It’s very fancy-schmancy. I got it at Target. They sell it there. You’ve just gotta look.” Wink.

Sooo cute! We just want to squeeze those cheeks!

Hottest Beauty Look Now: Graphic Black Eye Shadow And Cat Eyeliner

Pippa Middleton Flaunts Her Sexy Figure in Tight Satin Dress

If This Isn’t The Sexiest Smoky Eye Look You’ve Seen This Week, Then Show Us One That Is!

Ladies!  Just when you thought life couldn’t get any better…..

Last month three stars — Kate Winslet, La La Vazquez Anthony and Glora Estefan — stepped out in the same figure-hugging dress by Stella McCartney.

The British designer’s “Octavia” number retails for more than $1600 and is totally sold out, but the good news is we have options!  This amazing replica is available on ASOS for a steal at $78.57.

What makes this dress a must-have aside from the amazing price, are the black panels on the sides, which create the appearance of a super-slim hourglass silhouette.  It’s like you’re airbrushed just by putting this on.  The bust lifts, the illusion shifts upwards and it’s stunning.  So Run, don’t walk to us.asos.com and get your “Skinny Dress” before there are none left.

This Fall the biggest trend seems to be all about “Boots!” Rain boots, snow boots, casual boots or high end, they are making a large statement…And if you are on a budget, like most of us, you can find them all for less at Zappos, DSW, Amazon, and Macys.

Check out what’s hot!!!

Knee High Riding Boots

Laced up Riding Boots with buckles

 

 

Hot Wedge Heel Boots

Minnetonka Fringe Boots

FYI…I have been wearing these Minnetonka Fringe boots for over a year and now they are ever so popular!  People stop me all the time to ask me where I got them!  HA!!! I have 3 pairs!!! LOVE THEM:)

Chunky Suede Shoe Boots

Aqua Stop Grace Rain Boots

My favorite rain boots by Aqua Stop!  So comfortable and stylish…and celebs around the states are being seen wearing them!

You can spend hours looking at boots on the web…However, if you are not sure if a pair of boots are comfy, I suggest reading the reviews if there are any.  Doing just this has helped me tremendously!  And I would also suggest writing your own review on the sites where you purchase items to help others as well…Pay it forward!

Happy Hunting:)!

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Calling all fashionistas!!! Want to be designer trendy but need to stay on a budget?  Then Marshalls and TJ Maxx are waiting for you!  They have all top designer clothes, shoes, lingerie, handbags, etc., just screaming to be taken home!  And if you haven’t noticed, these two stores are popping up all over the states!

Corporate headquarters are located in Boston, Mass. where you will find the best of the best in merchandise.  If you are willing to hop on a plane or in a car it’s FASHIONISTA HEAVEN, I tell you!  If not, you will still find lots of fabulous items near by.

Here are just a few examples of what you might find while shopping at Marshalls…

Nordick Sweater

 

Best designer jeans

 

Designer Riding Boots

New designer satchel purse

You can put yourself together from head to toe for under $100…Prices vary according to designer but let me tell you the prices are less then half then the original!  Sizes range from Petite to Plus Size.

TJ Maxx also has some great styles and trends you might want to scoop up before they head out the door.

Great Fall look at TJ Maxx

Fall casual is a hot trend at TJ Maxx

 

This season capes and ponchos are the trend, in greys, black, browns, and taupe.  Purses are looking more like satchels and clutches are hot.  Shoes are more of a wedge heel & laced up.  Boots are knee high with an emphasis on “horseback & motorcycle” riding.  Pumps are looking casual with chunky high heels in solids or leopard.  Accessories include chunky cinch belts, colorful scarves and lots of long necklaces.

I suggest looking at online magazines and fashion sites to see what the “perfect style” is for you.  Remember, just because it is in fashion, does not mean it will look good on you!  Really take time to find your own style and send us a photo to post on BSW!

Once you have a fashion style plan, then head out to your local Marshalls and TJ Maxx for a fun filled day of YOU…:)!

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Gorgeous TV personality, Maria Menounos, enjoys a refreshing frozen treat in her purple AQUA STOP rain boots, while taking a break from promoting her film “Serial Buddies” at the 27th Boston Film Festival!

Actress Maria Menounos Spends The Day In Boston

 

Love these trendy new boots and as you can see, back East they are essential to every fashionista’s shoe closet!

Kristin Chenoweth Ready For The Rain

Actress and Broadway star, Kristin Chenoweth, is prepared for a rainy New York City day with AQUA STOP polka dot rain boots!  I’ve got a pair of these too!  Maybe Kristin and I will meet up on the Red Carpet one day with our polka dot Aqua Stop rain boots!

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PACKING THE PINK COLOR PUNCH FOR SPRING/SUMMER 2012

This season, New York’s cult favorite pampering spot Haven Spa partnered with essie to bring color inspiration for some of New York Fashion Week’s biggest shows, including Preen and Rebecca Minkoff – both of who favored pink nails to go with their collections. While both collections had entirely different nail looks, it’s evident that regardless of shade, pink colored nails are always the best bet for spring and summer.

COLOR TREND: SORBET SHADES

PREEN

Pastels, pastels and more pastels! Preen’s collection was filled with sorbet-colored pieces combined with modern, yet feminine prints. To keep nails looking natural but packing an extra punch of subtle color to correlate with the collection, sheer, sorbet-colored lacquers were used. The fingernails were painted one coat in essie’s Pink Lemonade, a shimmery, iridescent shade of light pink with an orange tint. The toenails were then painted one layer of a more solid, deeper pink with a hint of lilac – essie’s Chastity – so toes could pop out playfully in the neon sandals that came down the runway. Both fingers and toes were finished off with essie Top Coat and Quick Dry Drops.

COLOR TREND: STRIPES

REBECCA MINKOFF

Filled with neon brights, macro florals and python prints, Rebecca Minkoff’s collection consisted of the fun, girly pieces that the brand is famously known for. It was only appropriate that the nails conveyed the same pizazz of bright colors. A candy-striped look, nails were first coated in two layers of essie’s Below the Belt, a dazzlingly bright creamy white. Two coats of vertical pink stripes were then painted with a thin brush with essie’s Pink Parka, a shocking, Barbie-esque shade that made the nails pop to spectators, even sitting from afar the runway.

Come check out this super easy, instantly prettifying makeup look we spotted backstage at BCBG’s spring runway show this morning. Three minutes, three products and you’re done!