10 must-see movies for the holidays

(Photo: purple prom dresses) As any savvy shopper could tell you, it’s never too early to start your Christmas shopping. And as any avid moviegoer would probably concur, there’s no time like the present to start planning ahead and marking your calendar with Hollywood’s upcoming holiday releases — some of the studios’ biggest and/or most prestigious films of the year.
In the tradition of another year-end ritual (the top 10 list), and with a nod to the fact that Oscar rules were recently revamped to allow as many as 10 nominees in the best picture category, here are an even 10 of the most eagerly anticipated movies on tap (opening dates subject to change).
“Annie” (Dec. 19)
An updated retelling of the popular Broadway musical, originally based on the “Little Orphan Annie” comic strip. In her first major role since earning an Oscar nomination for “Beasts of the Southern Wild” (2012), 11-year-old Quvenzhane Wallis plays the eternally optimistic title character, opposite Jamie Foxx as the former Daddy Warbucks (here renamed Will Stacks) and Cameron Diaz as the villainous Miss Hannigan. Director Will Gluck (“Easy A”) transplants the story from the 1930s to the modern day. The famous Charles Strouse/Martin Charnin score has been tweaked accordingly to include a few new hip-hop songs.
“Exodus: Gods and Kings” (Dec. 12)
At the very least in terms of its state-of-the-art 3-D visual effects, “Gladiator” director Ridley Scott’s sprawling biblical epic could put Cecil B.  DeMille’s classic “The Ten Commandments” to shame (if not also the cheesy “Noah” from earlier this year). Christian Bale stars as the heroic Moses, who heads a daring slave revolt against the Egyptian empire — and its evil Pharaoh Ramses (Joel Edgerton) — replete with a cataclysmic series of deadly plagues and the spectacular parting of the Red Sea. The supporting cast includes Aaron Paul, Sigourney Weaver, Ben Kingsley and John Turturro.
“Foxcatcher” (Dec. 19)
Virtually unrecognizable in prosthetic makeup (think Nicole Kidman’s Oscar-winning turn in “The Hours”), funnyman Steve Carell plays it utterly straight and serious in this fact-based drama, which has already generated considerable buzz on the film-festival circuit. He plays the eccentric multimillionaire (and wrestling enthusiast) John du Pont, whose unlikely sponsorship of an Olympic wrestler (Channing Tatum as Mark Schultz) leads to ultimately tragic results. Mark Ruffalo co-stars (as Schultz’s older brother, David), along with Sienna Miller and Vanessa Redgrave. The director is Bennett Miller (“Moneyball,” “Capote”).
“The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” (Dec. 17)
Director Peter Jackson brings to an end his second trilogy of fantasy-adventures based on the books of J.R.R. Tolkien (after his phenomenally successful “Lord of the Rings” films). Martin Freeman is back as Bilbo Baggins, who corrals the Dwarves of Erebor to join forces with the factions of Elves and Men to keep Middle-earth from descending into darkness. Among other co-stars reprising their roles from the earlier movies: Ian McKellen (Gandalf), Cate Blanchett (Galadriel), Orlando Bloom (Legolas), Christopher Lee (Saruman) and Hugo Weaving (Elrond). Once again, the production design and visual effects promise to dazzle.
“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1” (Nov. 21)
Jennifer Lawrence returns to kick more ass as Katniss Everdeen in the first of two movies based on the final chapter in Suzanne Collins’ best-selling trilogy of sci-fi action novels. Back at the helm is Francis Lawrence, who also directed last year’s “Catching Fire” installment. Julianne Moore (as President Coin) is new to the cast, which otherwise features a host of familiar District 13 faces: among them Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks and the late Philip Seymour Hoffman.
“Into the Woods” (Dec. 25)
Director Rob Marshall (“Chicago”) brings composer Stephen (“Sweeney Todd”) Sondheim’s acclaimed Broadway hit to the screen. An ingenious mishmash of several beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales — Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel, etc. — the all-star cast features Meryl Streep (as a wicked Witch), Johnny Depp (as a big bad Wolf), Anna Kendrick (as Cinderella), Chris Pine (as her charming Prince) and Emily Blunt (as the Baker’s Wife, in the  show’s one original storyline). The screenplay is adapted by James Lapine, who won a Tony for his stage script.
“Wild” (Dec. 12)
Reese Witherspoon stars in the true story of Cheryl Strayed, a troubled young woman who exercises her mind and body — in the process, also exorcising her various inner demons (haunting childhood memories, a failed marriage, heroin addiction) — by embarking on a journey of self-discovery during a 1,000-mile hike along the Pacific coast. Laura Dern co-stars (in flashbacks) as her ill-fated mother. Directed by Jean-Marc Vallee (“Dallas Buyers Club”) and adapted by Nick Hornby (“An Education”) from Strayed’s best-selling memoir, “Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail.”
“The Theory of Everything” (Nov. 14)
Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker James Marsh (“Man on Wire”) directs this romantic drama about the young Stephen Hawking (played by Eddie Redmayne), the future world-famous theoretical physicist and author of “A Brief History of Time.” Set in the 1960s during his years at Cambridge University, when he was already struggling with the ravages of a debilitating neurological disorder, the movie focuses on his courtship with (and subsequent marriage to) arts student Jane Wilde (played by Felicity Jones), on whose memoir “Travelling to Infinity: My Life With Stephen” the script is based. Emily Watson co-stars as Hawking’s mother.
“The Homesman” (Nov. 21)
Based on a critically acclaimed novel by Glendon Swarthout, this period Western is co-produced, co-written and directed by Tommy Lee Jones, who also casts himself in the title role of a grizzled frontier drifter and “claims jumper.” Hilary Swank portrays the equally headstrong pioneer woman who enlists his aid in transporting a group of female mental patients on a treacherous covered-wagon trek from Nebraska to Iowa. The drama boasts a supporting ensemble that includes Meryl Streep, James Spader, John Lithgow and Hailee Steinfeld.
“The Imitation Game” (Dec. 25)
Benedict Cumberbatch portrays the real-life mathematician and cryptanalyst Alan Turing, who was renowned as a pioneer of modern-day computing and a decorated hero for his work as a British code breaker during World War II (he cracked the Nazis’ supposedly impenetrable Enigma machine). Shortly thereafter, however, when homosexuality was still considered a criminal offense, in 1952 he was charged, convicted and imprisoned for “gross indecency.” Keira Knightley co-stars as one of his friends and colleagues, under the direction of Norwegian Morten Tyldum (“Headhunters”).
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Several films bowing in New York and Los Angeles in late December to qualify for Oscar consideration aren’t scheduled to open in other markets until January:
“American Sniper.” Clint Eastwood directs a fact-based story recounting the career of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle. Bradley Cooper stars, with Sienna Miller as his wife.
“Big Eyes.” Amy Adams portrays the unsung 1950s artist Margaret Keane in director Tim Burton’s biopic, opposite Christoph Waltz as her domineering husband.
“The Gambler.” College professor (and gambling addict) Mark Wahlberg runs afoul of mobsters in this remake of a 1974 James Caan hit. Jessica Lange co-stars.
“Inherent Vice.” Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, this 1970s crime drama features Joaquin Phoenix, Benicio Del Toro, Reese Witherspoon and Josh Brolin.
“A Most Violent Year.” An immigrant family struggles to survive in 1981 New York City. Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain head director J.C. Chandor’s cast.
“Mr. Turner.” In a rare leading role, veteran character actor Timothy Spall plays the eccentric British painter J.M.W. Turner in this biopic, directed by Mike Leigh.
“Selma.” Oprah Winfrey is one of the producers (and co-stars) of this drama about the historic 1965 civil rights march, with David Oyelowo as the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
“Still Alice.” Julianne Moore deals with the early onset of Alzheimer’s disease in a drama co-starring Alec Baldwin and Kristen Stewart as her husband and daughter.
“Two Days, One Night.” Marion Cotillard fights to keep her factory job in the latest drama from Belgian brothers and co-directors Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne.

“Unbroken.” The true story of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic athlete and World War II hero. Director Angelina Jolie casts Jack O’Connell as her leading man. Read more here: SheinDress vintage prom dresses

Last Minute Cheap Flight Deals for Thanksgiving

(Photo: sheindress.co.uk) You may believe it’s too late to save on Thanksgiving flight plans, but you would be surprised at how many major airline companies offer great last minute seats to nearly anywhere on the planet. If you are looking to meet with family across the country, or get away on a vacation across the sea, you still have time to get great cheap airfare from many of the places you trust. If you live in the North of the United States, you may notice it is getting quite cold and you may wish to take a trip further South for a few days, just to hang onto that last bit of warmth before the winter sets in fully. Some of the best deals to look at come from the bigger airlines that can afford to give you seats for less, but we have some great tips for you to snag the best deal possible.
Many of the sites that tell you “we will find you the cheapest deal no matter what” can be tricky to get around if you have not planned a flight yet. Kayak says you should plan in early November, while Skyscanner says you should plan two weeks prior, and Orbitz says you should pick a weekday instead of Saturday or Sunday, in order to save even more money. It is common knowledge that the longer you wait, the more you will have to pay, but if you have not planned a trip yet, there is still some hope for you. Try picking a destination that not many people would plan on going to, and pick a flight during the day, while other people may be at work and not available to fly. Be sure to weigh the risks of unexpected fare, and watch out for “savings”. A lot of them only save you about five to ten percent, which is only fifteen to thirty dollars on a three hundred dollar ticket. It is not as much as it sounds.

Make sure you book as early as possible, and try not to have your return flight the Sunday after Thanksgiving. You avoid higher rates and spikes in pricing that way. Do not book in groups, as seats are dangerously hard to find with the more people you add, and be sure to check smaller airports near the “international” ones. Many are cheaper and can almost always make room for you. If you cannot avoid these things, then we suggest using a dependable airline and see exactly what your options are, making sure you get all of your prices worked out as soon as possible and getting packed today. Read more here: sexy prom dresses

How To Do The New Smoky Eyes Like Angelina Jolie And Jennifer Lawrence

(Photo:SheinDress prom dresses 2014) Two of our favourite celebrities, Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Lawrence both worked similar looks on seperate red carpets last night - and got us in the mood for a more dramatic take on evening make-up.
Natural make-up is a no-no for evenings out, now party season is almost in full swing, and our interest in a bold lip has peaked from over saturation. Plus, with news that sales of nude lipstick have overtaken red hues for the first time in three years, we think focus is firmly on the eyes for winter 2014.
Both Jennifer and Angelina updated the classic smoky look by using a gold shimmer to build the colour up to the brow bone, rather than heavy greys or blacks. Both starlets have also used liquid eyeliner to define the eye line, giving a stronger finish to their looks.
If you want to recreate this make-up style for a night out, follow these five simple tips to make sure you get it right, every time:
1. Use a medium-sized brush to sweep gold eyeshadow over the eyelid, stopping just above the crease. Blend right up to your lashes and out past the outer corner of the eye, to fall in line with the end of your eyebrow.
2. Trace alone the eyelashes with a soft black Kohl eyeliner - Charlotte Tilbury's Rock N Kohl is amazing for this - and gently smudge with your fingertip to soften the harsh line.
3. With a small and firm bristle brush, push a gunmetal eyeshadow into the lower lash line, blending to meet the outer corner of the eye.
4. Follow in Angelina and Jennifer's footsteps and line your lashes with a sweep of liquid eyeliner, to give a bold finish.
5. Apply lashings of mascara to open your eyes and soften the heavy eyeliner.

If you make any mistakes, just dip a cotton bud in concealer and brush it over your skin. Any stray eyeshadow or eyeliner will be picked up on the concealer.Read more at:SheinDress graduation dresses

Karlie Kloss Get Fitted for Her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Wings

Karlie Kloss Get Fitted for Her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Wings
Plans are well underway for this year’s #VSFashionShow, airing on Dec. 9 on CBS, and the costumes are getting their finishing touches as we speak.
Lucky for us, Victoria’s Secret Angel Karlie Kloss gave InStyle an invite to her private fitting at the VS studios, where famed wing designer Serkan Cura was hard at work finalizing all of the intricate details of her look for the sexiest runway show of the year.
“I was inspired by dragon flies,” the designer tells InStyle of the corset and wings, which were perfectly fitted to Kloss’s body. “Many of the great couture collections have used butterflies, but I saw an image of a dragonfly and decided to interpret their wings.”
And we were there to capture every moment from the fitting. Watch the GIF above to get the first look at one of the outfits she’ll be wearing on the show, then read on to find out how Kloss gets into primo shape for the show, and the first thing she eats post-corset:
Tell us what it feels like having this incredible outfit on designed especially for you!
It’s amazing. The attention to detail is exquisite. It’s pretty amazing because we’re still a month out from the show and everybody’s in overdrive sort of pulling this together because it’s like a couture show but in front of millions of people.

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No pressure.
No pressure! [laughs] But it’s pretty amazing. This one I love. It actually is part of the dream girls section, and I think I’m closing the section so it’s always a bit of an extra honor, a bit of an extra sort of special thing to sort of open or close a section. And the music is also going to be really good in this section. It’s a secret, shhh!
What its like 24 hours leading up to the show?
The energy is pretty unreal. It’s this day that you’ve been preparing for all year; millions of dollars of preparations, hundreds of people all year preparing for this one day, and you really just want to do what you can to not mess it up and to do your best! The night before we have a dress rehearsal and the day of, it’s all day, hair and makeup and interviews. By the time the show actually rolls around I’m kind of exhausted and it hasn’t even started. It’s a really special day when it finally all comes together in that moment when the show actually happens.
What’s the first thing you do after the show ends?
We go devour pizza at the after party. That’s what I do, anyways! Because I push myself to sort of just try and feel as strong and as confident as I can out on the runway, so I generally am working out even more than usual and my appetite is even more than usual.
How do you get into shape for the show?
I do a bit of everything. I like to do pilates, and strength training with ankle weights or with bands, but I also like to sort of do the Soul Cycle or cardio just even a run, anything I can do just to kind of keep it moving. Especially I travel so much, even between now and the show time I’ll be traveling a bit for other work so it’s important to sort of take care of myself and make sure I feel good when I hit that runway.
Any workouts you don’t like?

I’m pretty adventurous and open-minded when it comes to things. When I first started spinning I detested it. I couldn’t breathe, I was frustrated because the old lady next to me was like doing better than me. But it actually made me want to like keep going and get better. So there’s nothing I don’t’ really like except a long run. A long run is not my friend!

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Losing weight requires a little help from friends

(Photo:prom dresses) But it turns out that being accountable to someone else is not only important; it’s crucial to losing weight.
Researchers at the University of Illinois in the States have found that receiving social support may be vital in motivating women to lose weight and keep it off. For some women, it was the critical factor in their success.
The study looked at not just the ability to achieve diet goals, but the participants' abilities to keep the weight off. The women who maintained their weight loss had a high levels of social support.
Catherine Metzgar, a research assistant in food science and human nutrition and one of the paper's authors, told Health Canal, "Our women didn't find that accountability to themselves was so important, but having support from others was – just having that social support from someone who was going through the same experience.
"What this study shows is that if you can find that one friend who has the same goals or can just hold you accountable, it is really helpful."
Women who succeeded at keeping the weight off did the following things: they exercised regularly; they "listened to an inner voice" that reminded them to control their portion sizes; and they also took a "fresh-slate mentality" where they would return to eating well after a "slip up" or "bad day" rather than letting one lapse trigger a downward spiral, according to Health Canal.

The study also looked at the power of life transitions in women's weight fluctuations. Events like graduation, starting a sedentary job, getting married, pregnancy and childbirth, were all pitfalls for many of the women, triggering "continual bouts of weight gain, weight loss, maintenance and prevention of weight regain," the study says.Also read here:celebrity style dresses

3 tips to a healthier you

(Image:SheinDress backless prom dresses) Do you have a healthy relationship with yourself? We value maintaining our bonds with others far more than nurturing our own health and well-being. This became apparent to me after a long work day a few years back. I was driving home – one hand being used to ravenously stuff a Styrofoam packaged dinner down my throat, the other to give unladylike gestures to passing drivers. I lazily parked my car half on the curb, half on my neighbor’s cat, and was so consumed by the stresses of my day that it wasn’t until the next morning that I realized I forgot to close the garage door behind me. Thanks ADT Security; you came to the rescue again.
I had spent the majority of my day promoting living a healthy life through exercise and eating well, meanwhile the majority of my day was the complete antithesis of that. Sound familiar? If you have been coasting through life on bald tires, with the engine light on, it is time to put yourself in the driver’s seat and take control of your self-worth and esteem. How though? It’s easier than you think. Check out these three simple adjustments that will promote a healthier, saner you:
Exercise. Set aside one hour each day to focus on your physical health. You live in your body, and you have the choice to reside in a mansion, or a dilapidated shack with an overgrown lawn and garden gnomes you refer to as “family.”
Everyone has one hour to dedicate toward their health. Find a time that has no distractions or obligations, and write down in your agenda book that you have a date with yourself. It’s time to give you the same priority allotted to a friend, family member or boss. Exercise tends to be a chore; therefore most people pass on adding another “to-do” item to their already extensive list. Trick your brain out of boredom by promoting exercises that don’t seem like exercise at all.
Walk your dog for an hour – he will love you for it, and canines make for great partners in that they listen and don’t respond. Or sign up for recreational sports – they are called recreational for a reason. Not to mention, throwing a dodge ball at someone’s head makes for a great stress reliever. Playing ball with your child is also a great opportunity to bond and exercise.
Meditate. Whether you want to get all sexy about it by turning down the lights, firing up a few scented candles and letting loose to the latest Enya CD, or you want to simply sit in a quiet room, meditation is one of the best ways to promote mental health. Feeling good is only achieved when there is a balance between mental and physical health.
My favorite exercise for achieving mental calmness is venturing out for a long walk before or after work. Take the time to practice your breathing technique. For every few steps inhale, and have an equal amount of steps on held breath and on the exhale. Visualize something peaceful, whether it is sitting on a hammock by the lake, or watching the ocean tide roll in and out from the shore line. Focus your attention on being in the moment, and don’t be frustrated if your brain begins to wander. Simply refocus and begin again.
Eat Well. Just as the mind and body work together to achieve a balanced state, so does nutrition and the body. Exercise alone will not achieve a healthy physique if you are littering your body with junk, alcohol or over-indulging/skipping meals. When you are feeling stressed, it is easy to turn to food for comfort. Unfortunately, it only tastes good momentarily, and takes much longer to burn off.

Eating our emotions becomes a vicious cycle. As a certain larger-than-life villain from Austin Powers stated so perfectly, “I eat because I am unhappy, and I am unhappy because I eat.” Break this sick cycle. Stock your refrigerator with healthy options that will fill and satisfy. Your plate should be filled with many colors, like a rainbow – not a Skittle’s bag.Also read here:plus size prom dresses

3 Month Preparation for Brides-to-be

(Photo:SheinDress graduation dresses) For brides-to-be, it takes several weeks of planning to look stellar on the big day. Here is a guide to which beauty preparations to plan and when.
Three months before the wedding: Hair
What type of hairstyle will you wear down the aisle? Though you don't have to lock into a specific style three months out, this is the time to decide if you want to grow your hair long for an elaborate up-do. Likewise, if you plan to go with a shorter style, now is the time to try it on for size. For those with brittle or damaged hair, there is still time to start taking vitamins to ensure healthy and lustrous locks on the big day.
One month before: Skin
According to Chanel makeup artist Claire Blavet, a deep facial cleanse can sometimes bring out impurities and cause temporary blemishes. So this step should be carried out around 30 days before the wedding, allowing the skin time to heal. More importantly, during these final weeks, take especially good care of your skin. This means washing your face once or twice a day with a gentle cleanser and an exfoliating cloth for a smooth, clear complexion, always following with a moisturizer adapted to your skin type. Brides-to-be may also consider buying a thermal water spray, which can be applied to the face to keep the skin fresh and hydrated at all times.
One week before: Waxing and hands
Since you will have to raise your arms to throw the bouquet, and since you'll want to flash your legs on the dance floor, book your waxing appointment one week before walking down the aisle. Why so early? This gives the skin time to heal from any irritation or red spots.
Also, since your hands will be in the spotlight on the big day, it is important to make sure they are as soft and smooth as possible. If you don't have time to book a hand treatment at a spa, at least make sure to apply hand moisturizer regularly, at least once a day.
One day before: Nails and skin
Now that your hands are fully moisturized, it's time to think about your nails. All eyes will be on your hands during the exchange of the rings, so it's best to avoid chipped nail polish by waiting until the last minute to get your manicure.

This is also a crucial moment when it comes to the skin. Claire Blavet advises against using heavy, oily moisturizers near the eye area the day before the wedding, as this may cause puffiness. For the lips, however, don't hesitate to apply a thick, ultra-moisturizing balm to ensure your pout is healthy and plump when you wake up in the morning. And of course, hydrate the rest of your face liberally with your favorite lightweight moisturizer.Also read here:black prom dresses london