He Wants to be Born Now

There’s something about horror films in which the murderer is a child that really freaks me out. Take ‘The Ring’ that girl with the hair over her face scared me so much that I was both afraid of answering the phone and turning off the TV (I thought she might come out of it!). Then there’s ‘The Grudge’, true I never watched it the whole way through, but that little oriental boy was horrifying! In 'Identity' there was a creepy little boy who went around killing all the guests in a motel. And to top it off this latest horror flick has already scared the bejeebus out of me just by watching the trailer!

‘The Unborn’ tells the tale of Casey Beldon (played by Odette Yustman) who discovers she had a twin brother who died before birth. She begins to experience odd visions and dreams of a young blue-eyed boy. After having an altercation with a young boy whilst babysitting, Casey’s eyes begin to change colour – to blue. She decides to undergo a Jewish Exorcism, performed by Gary Oldman, but it doesn’t go without hitch.

The film also stars Cam Gigandet - you may know him from The O.C. and his recent portrayal of James in ‘Twilight’ – as Casey’s boyfriend. And with Michael Bay working as executive producer the film is sure to be a hit!

The film is released later this month on the 27th of February

Where Are Your Manners?

Now you can’t knock the Ospreys – oops I mean the ‘Welsh rugby team’. Even without Shane Williams and Gavin Henson (well his removal wouldn’t hurt the team!) the team are fantastic. After winning the Grand Slam last year they look set to win again this year after beating Scotland last week and England today 23-15. Despite England putting up quite a fight the likelihood of their winning was extremely lessened. The missing of penalties and conversions hugely contributed to their loosing. And why did they miss these kicks? Well a large part of the blame must go to the Welsh fans.

Any rugby fan will know that the game puts huge emphasis on fair play and respect for the other team. Knowing this, the fans are encouraged – well it’s expected that they keep their traps shut when someone is preparing to take a penalty or conversion so that the fly-half can mentally prepare for the kick. Watching today’s match I was infuriated by the Welsh fan’s blatant lack of respect. How dare they boo and hiss whilst poor Andy Goode and Toby Flood stand alone to take their penalty. I was at Twickenham last week for the England vs. Italy game and we were reminded on the big screen to show respect, so ignorance is no excuse. So in case they didn’t notice, we English were a lot more considerate for their players – i.e. we are a lot more courteous and have a huge deal more decency. And if you need it in more plain English – WE KNOW WHEN TO SHUT UP

So maybe our rugby team need to take a few leaves out of the Welsh rugby team’s book, but the Welsh fans definitely need to order a copy of the English fan’s entire book!

Rayban Welcomes the Sun

Hello retro! These classic shades introduce a little bit of oldies flair into 2009. Rayban sunglasses have been cropping up all over. The Wayfarer model is by far my favourite and in my opinion the most timeless design. Rayban have now overtaken Chanel in my list of must-haves.

Rayban have been around since 1937 and are still popular amongst celebs and us regular people alike. They’ve now managed to trickle onto our TV screens, as seen in 90210 on Silver. Here she wears the classic black Wayfarer, the pair that I have just purchased for myself and are in the mail as we speak :D Excitement! Rayban sunglasses are available in an assortment of colours from black to pink to tortoise shell. Now I’ve never liked tortoise shell, you’ve gotta respect Rayban’s variety. Just look at their website and you’ll see by far the largest collection of glasses in one place. And it’s not only sunglasses they do. You’ll find regular glasses for all you blindies out there – if I didn’t wear contacts and didn’t have my beautiful maroon French Connection glasses as back up, I’d so buy a pair of those! They even have a collection of junior glasses which scream fun-loving and fancy-free.

What do you think? Rayban your kind of sunnie? Check out all their designs here

Honorary Olsen

I worship the Olsen twins. I adore their quirky style. More than their chic designer dresses and chunky shoes, I revere their laid-back and casual everyday style – something I try to adapt to suit myself. From layering on the tops and accessories, to keeping it simple, the girls always seem to look effortless and – in the words of Sex and the City – fabulous.

Here the oversized jumper exentuates her height – because they are quite short – but gives her a cute raggedy doll look that is suprisingly elegant. And I’m sure it’s pretty warm too! The very on-trend wet-look leggings can be seen on any celeb from Lindsey Lohan to Rihana. I have yet to pick up a pair for myself for two main reasons.

1) When I wanted a pair they weren’t yet in the shops and I refuse to buy someone’s second have clothes on ebay
2) Now they’re in the shops I can’t help but want to rebel and not follow this latest fashion – though I think it looks great (on celebs) I have a feeling I may look a bit silly in them. So for now I’ll just dabble in the other latest trends – I’m really into headbands and normal leggings atm :D

You can pick up a similar jumper from French Connection for £80 find it here

The New Headband Generation

You would have to be blind to have missed the headband craze Gossip Girl instigated. The pretty preppy look trickled down to the high-street and onto the heads of a million girls – and maybe a few eccentric boys. But the times have changed. No longer are we wearing our headbands sat conventionally on our heads, today we’re pushing the boat out!

Meet the new headband

Two Ways to Wear:
1. Across the head. Not my personal favourite, but I’ll admit it does look cute, on the right person. Just pull it down over your forehead for that hippy-chic look. Ashley Simpson pulls the look off flawlessly.

2. The way I do it – on the back of the head. Prevents the ‘my-headband-fell-down’ look. Also it scrumples up your hair which adds to the 'I-don't-try-hard' image and fits completely with the laid-back look I love! Here Shenae Grimes does it perfectly - but then again her hair always looks amazing.

And the best thing is - one hairband can do the two looks - so no need to keep forking out - unless you wanna buy hundreds of the things :)

Not Exactly a Beverly Hills Budget

Dress Found. £75. Urban Outfitters.

Considering the show is set in the flush and affluent Beverly Hills of California, you'd think those 'rich kids' living there could afford something a little more up market than Urban Outfitters. Then again the show hasn't exactly been deemed 'most-fashionable'. That trophy still sits on the mantle of the kids of Gossip Girl. Saying that, I'll be down to Urban Outfitters next week to get this dress - well at least try it on.

Somehow I doubt it'll have the same panache on me :(

Check it out here

Update: More Celeb Couples

The Lord of the Rings, The Matrix, and The Godfather – seems like the best things are trilogies. Well I’ve discovered a new addition to the rule. It hasn’t been five minutes since I discovered Dustin Milligan and Jessica Stroup were a little more than friends…now there are three new couples that have gone from the minor leagues of my TV set to the majors.

First, introducing Ed Westwick and Jessica Szohr, best known for their roles as Chuck Bass and Vanessa Abrahams on the hit CW show Gossip Girl. Though Chuck and Vanessa can barely stand to be in the same room as one another, it seems Ed and Jess (omg that’s my name – I remember fantasizing about Ed Westwick and me) can stand more than each others company. Am I the only one that finds them to be a very unconventional and extremely unexpected couple?!

Next up is 90210’s very own Ty and Adrianna. Again shocker! Ty (otherwise known as Adam Gregory) and Adrianna (Jessica Lowndes) – remember there are a lot of Jessicas in the show – are relatively unconnected discounting their ‘hook up’ at the after show party in episode 5 ‘Wide Awake and Dreaming’. But it seems these two are going to be more related both on and off camera as Adrianna falls pregnant to this tall, dark and handsome heartthrob. Off camera, their relationship seems a little more PG – remember this is off camera – never known what’s happening behind closed doors!

And lastly, my personal favourite as this next couple straddles between two of my most recent obsessions. 90210’s Kellan Lutz and AnnaLynne McCord are also shacking up. Though AnnaLynne swears she’s single the two do seem to be spending a lot of time together. The pair of star-crossed lovers are also connected with Twilight and its upcoming sequel. Kellan obviously playing hunky and hulking Emmett Cullen (the funniest vampire ever!) and McCord being rumoured to be auditioning for the arguably small role of Heidi the Volturi vamp – there are no small parts only small actors. This pairing completely works for me!

What, Have I Been Under a Rock or Something?

OMG! Cliché way to begin but I feel the ‘word’ encompasses every feeling I’m having right now. For those of you who like me seem to have had their gossip-radars off for the last few weeks, let me fill you in on some juicy goss. 90210’s Dustin Milligan and Jessica Stroup are a couple. Now let’s be clear – as there are four Jessicas on the show (including Grandma Tabitha!) Jessica Stroup plays Silver - the hippy/rocker chic with the piercing blue eyes and silky dark hair – jealous! She’s also the one dating Dixon. No need to specify who Dustin plays; have a look at my earlier post!

Ok, so I know its old news - as old as September when pictures of Dustin leaving Jessica’s house surfaced. And yes they shared a kiss! Want proof? Now I’m normally one all for celebrity relationships. I had no problems with Blake Lively and Penn Badgley of Gossip Girl doing the nasty – but for some reason this partnership is just odd. I can only put this feeling down the excellent acting and storylines on 90210. I mean, I think Ethan and Annie are so perfect for each other, and played so well by Dustin and Shenae Grimes, I’m starting to think they are them in real life. Obviously that’s not the case, but it’s easy to get taken in by their onscreen personas.

Turns out Ethan and Annie are fictional :(

A White Christmas - Better Late Than Never

I love snow. My childhood days spent in Maryland nurtured that love. Now I’m back in rainy old England where snow is like a foreign language. But it arrived this week, and with it came my more childish tendencies. True I was ill this week, so maybe running outside in my moon boots and no coat wasn’t the best idea – but it’s snowing! We can all become a little more carefree on these rarest of days. Or can we? It does seem that the only ones who enjoy or embrace the snow are the young. After all we get a day off school, what do our parents get? An earlier alarm to ensure they get to work on time? Or worse, one less pay check because they’re snowed in? Well there’s one exception to that rule – my dad. He is the world’s oldest child – or maybe I should say he is a child at heart.
It being Cambridgeshire it can be hard to come across a hill, so sledding was out (also I haven’t had a sled or need for one since I was 10). So, what to do on a snow day?

1. Watch latest episode of 90210 – ‘Help me, Rhonda’
2. Update blog
3. Do a little homework (I just gagged too)
4. Text your friends to make sure they’re still alive :D
5. Cyber shop – because transport links are so screwed you can’t physically go shopping (also mother is extra edgy when it snows)

Why is it that when the snow comes the whole country collapses? Don’t misunderstand me; I love a snow day as much as the next overworked, sleep-deprived teen. But why does snow = mass hysteria. This weeks snow is already accused of causing ‘havoc’ and ‘chaos’ – p.s. very original nouns the press are using these days – and has cost businesses around £1 billion to date. Still I can only look at it as slightly cold rain - and we’re pretty used to rain in Britain, right? We spend so long wishing for a white Christmas - we even sing about it - and when it arrives we forget to enjoy it.

OME: Oh My Edward

A recent addition to the silver screen brought this man back into my life. Eek I sound like a stalker. I’ll take a step back and explain. Anyone of my generation will be familiar with Harry Potter…ok anyone of any generation will know about Harry Potter, but it’s my generation who would have noticed the similarity between the Goblet of Fire and a certain fanged-film in the cinemas now. Or so you would think…

It seems it’s not only to the something-teen year olds who have developed somewhat of a crush on Mr Pattinson – otherwise known as Cedric Diggory, Edward Cullen, RPattz, Spunk Ransom and Bobby Dupea. Could this guy have any more aliases? – In fact, it appears our mothers have joined on the bandwagon – yeah like there more likely to get any!

But who can really blame them? This guys has the face that could launch a thousand ships…wait wasn’t that Helen of Troy? Never mind. What I’m basically saying is he’s hot, and the perfect Edward – and this is coming from a long-time Twilight follower. But, in the words of Bella, ‘he’s even more unbelievable behind the face’. Maybe it’s because he’s a Brit…ok I’ll admit a large part is due to his heritage (you gotta love your own right?), but I think his finest quality – and this is from the point of view of a fan, obviously I don’t know him L – is how laid back he is. Watching him in interviews you get a real sense that he is an ordinary guy with an extraordinary job and he is truly grateful (and surprised) to have that job. No one wants to watch another big-headed actor talk themselves up *cough* Samuel L. Jackson *cough*. He is a true breathe of fresh air - and I apologise for the tired cliché.

The New 90210: My New Crush

For those of you who don't have access to E4 or youtube I would like to extent to you a Simpson's Nelson-esque 'ha-ha'. You are missing out! The hottest new show - which I dare to deem better than Gossip Girl – is here. Your rents may remember the original ‘90210’, but considering I don’t think I was even conceived when that was all the rage, you’ll have to take their word on how good it was. Having undergone a ‘revamp’ the show is back with a fresh young cast all with much more conventional, and less embarrassing, haircuts - though you may recognize a few Beverly Hills veterans who have managed to swindle their way back into our living rooms.

So what does the show have to offer? Well its jammed pack with your everyday pregnancies, drug addictions and love triangles and all within the Beverly Hills zip code. (Hey, who doesn’t like watching rich kids in crappy situations?) But that’s typical of any teen show around today, what makes 90210 different? Two words: Ethan Ward (played by Dustin Milligan) – well we all need eye candy. This sexy, supposedly 16-year-old, jock won my heart the minute he whipped out the pentapus (no idea what I’m talking about? Tune in), plus he's funny. In a sentence, Ethan cheated on his then girlfriend Naomi only to realize he really wanted Annie, the new girl who happens to be both poor (in comparison) and the principal’s daughter. So far, their relationship hasn’t undergone too many Chair like will-they-won’t-they moments – thank god! - But I’m beginning to prefer them as a couple to Chuck and Blair.

So if you haven’t started watching yet, you can catch up on the web and watch episode 4 ‘The Bubble’ on E4 on Monday or Wednesday. And I’ll be waiting for next weeks U.S. episode ‘Of Heartbreaks and Hotels’.

P.S. Anyone at the same point in the series as me – do you hate Rhonda or what? She is 90210's very own Oliver Trask (anyone remember The O.C?)