69th Annual Venice Film Festival - Premieres

Selena Gomez looked gorgeous at the 69th Annual Venice Film Festival premiere of "Spring Breakers" on September 5, 2012. The 20-year-old wore a stunning strapless Versace Atelier gown and Sergio Rossi heels. A Judith Leiber clutch and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry completed the look.

Vanessa Hudgens looked glamorous on the red carpet for the 69th Annual Venice Film Festival premiere of "Spring Breakers" on September 5, 2012. The 23-year-old actress, who wore a low-cut beaded gown.

James Franco looked dashing as he hit the red carpet for the "Spring Breakers" premiere during the 69th Venice Film Festival at the Palazzo del Cinema on September 5, 2012 in Venice, Italy.

Zac Efron attends the 69th Annual Venice Film Festival.

 

Kate Hudson attends the 69th Annual Venice Film Festival.

 

Ashley Benson for the 69th Annual Venice Film Festival premiere of their movie, "Spring Breakers," on September 5, 2012. The 22-year-old looked sophisticated in a strapless blue Alberta Ferretti gown, heavy eye makeup, and her blond hair pulled loosely back.

 

 

Top 10 Summer Tips to Looking Good

1. Beauty Tips to Shake Up Your Winter Beauty Routine

Summer is the perfect time to change your daily makeup routine. Avoid heavy, dark eyeliner and eye shadow. In the summer, experiment with light colours.

2. Lighten Your Hair Naturally

If you want sun-kissed locks this season, mix equal parts water and lemon juice in a spray bottle. Spray your hair with the mixture generously. Sit outside in a sunny spot for twenty to thirty minutes. Your hair will have natural highlights. Make sure that you wash your hair after you sit outside for a while. Otherwise, your hair will be sticky.

3. Eat Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Make sure that you eat several servings of fruit and veggies each day. Fresh fruits and vegetables can help your skin look its healthiest. Additionally, eating healthily will ensure that your stomach is a little smaller for swimsuit season.

4. Summer Skin Care

In the summer, you are probably more active. Sweat can cause your skin to break out more than usual. Make sure that you wash your face with a facial cleanser and moisturise daily. Following this skin care regime can reduce the number of skin breakouts.

 

5. Walk or Bike to Work

If you live close enough to your office, get there by foot or bicycle and take advantage of the summer weather. Instead of wasting your time in traffic, you will get exercise that will ensure you have the best summer body possible.

6. Beach Body Care

Before you put on your bathing suit, give yourself a body care treatment. Use sugar to scrub off any dry or rough skin.

 7. Stay Hydrated

If you enjoy an alcoholic beverage while sitting in the sun, you should know that both alcohol and the summer sun can dehydrate and damage your skin. To offset the negative effects of sun and alcohol, make sure that you drink 6-8 glasses of water each day.

8. Get Beach Hair Anywhere

Even if you are stuck in the office and cannot make it to the beach, you can make your hair look like it just got back from a seaside vacation. Mix a cup of water with two tablespoons of sea salt together in a spray bottle. Shake well to combine. Spray your hair well and scrunch your hair lightly. Your locks will have a great, summery texture.

9. Skin Care For Your Legs

Your legs need special skin car before you show them off on the beach. Exfoliate and then shave them carefully, making sure you get the tricky areas like the knees. Use a good body cream to moisturise your legs.

 

10. Sunscreen

I saved the most important tip for last. Wear sunscreen every day and your skin will thank you later.

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron born 7 August 1975, Theron was born in Benoni, in the then-Transvaal Province of South Africa.

She is a South African actress and fashion model. She started her acting career in the United States and rose to fame in the late 1990s.

Theron won the Academy Award for Best Actress and Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Motion Picture Drama for her portrayal of serial killer Aileen Wuornos in Monster (2003), becoming the first South African to win an Academy Award in a major acting category.

She received further Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for her performance in North Country in 2005, and a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in Young Adult in 2011. In 2012 she starred in Snow White & the Huntsman and Prometheus. 

Theron became a US citizen in 2007, while retaining her South African citizenship.

The Hottest New Cars For 2013

BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe

“Gran Coupe” variants are newly added to the 6 Series line for 2013 as part of the current “four door coupe” craze. Unlike the two-door versions, the Gran Coupe can seat four passengers in some degree of comfort. As with the rest of the line, the 640i comes powered by a sufficiently lively 3.0-liter 315-horsepower turbocharged six-cylinder engine, while the 650i packs a 4.4-liter V8 that generates a quicker 445 horses. A quick-shifting six-speed manual transmission is standard on the 650i, with an eight-speed automatic optional there and standard with the 640i. Handling is sufficiently sporty, with an array of advanced chassis control systems on hand to help the car maintain its poise in even the most demanding situations. Options include both active steering and rear-wheel steering to further improve the car’s stability and cornering abilities.

Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ

Developed in a partnership between Toyota and Subaru, the FR-S (pictured) and BRZ are mechanically and stylistically similar “back to basics” rear-drive sporty coupes with sleekly cast exteriors. Each pack a Subaru-derived 200-horsepower 2.0-liter “boxer” four-cylinder engine that that configures the cylinder banks in horizontal opposition, as opposed to conventional inline or V-shaped arrangements. Subaru uses this design in all its models -- Porsche is the only other mainstream automaker to feature horizontally opposed engines, mainly because it helps a car maintain a lower center of gravity which, in turn, contributes to superior handling characteristics. A six-speed manual transmission is standard with a six-speed automatic optional. The interior is nicely and simply designed with large gauges and straightforward controls; back seat room and cargo space are scarce, however.

BMW X1

Both sleek and muscular looking, BMW’s new subcompact crossover SUV is likewise quick and agile. It’s a slightly smaller and less expensive alternative to the automaker’s popular X3. The X1 shares its powertrains with the current-generation 3 Series sedan, which means a choice of a turbocharged four-cylinder with 240 horsepower or a faster 300-horsepower turbo inline-six; the base engine includes a start-stop function to help boost fuel economy by automatically depowering while at idle. An automatic transmission is standard across the line. Included with the six-cylinder 35i and optional with the four-cylinder 28i is BMW’s advanced xDrive all-wheel-drive system that enhances the vehicle’s handling abilities on either wet or dry roads.

Dodge Dart

The first serious small car contender from Dodge since the Neon is the all-new Dart. With mechanical and design lineage coming from Italy’s Alfa Romeo, it’s a stylish and economical package with a particularly noteworthy interior design that looks and feels like it should be in a more expensive car. There’s a choice of three four-cylinder engines that range from 160- to a lusty 184-horsepower; buyers can opt for a six-speed manual, six-speed automatic or six-speed automated manual transmission. A European-tuned suspension delivers a smooth ride with tenacious handling abilities. The Dart can be customized by an assortment of dealer-installed accessories that include a built-in Wi-Fi hot spot and a wireless charging station for mobile phones. It’s one of the least-expensive models to offer a blind-spot monitoring system for added safety.

Infiniti JX

This all-new seven-passenger luxury crossover SUV features dramatic exterior styling, with a spacious and elegantly cast interior, flexible seating and assorted advanced safety features. It comes powered by a 265-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine that’s mated to a gearless CVT automatic transmission. A Drive Mode Select feature lets drivers tailor the vehicle’s throttle response and shift points for a smoother or sportier driving experience, or for driving in snowy conditions. The JX’s handling is more responsive than with most large SUVs, with all wheel-drive optional to provide added traction on wet roads. A new Backup Collision Intervention system will automatically engage the brakes to help prevent a collision with vehicles and objects crossing its path while in reverse gear the driver either can’t see or isn’t reacting quickly enough to avoid.

Mazda CX-5

Taking over from where the now-discontinued CX-7 left off, this all-new compact crossover SUV features a rounded profile and Mazda’s trademark smiley front-end treatment. A 2.0-liter “SkyActiv” four-cylinder engine generates a lively 155 horsepower and gets an estimated 26/33-city/highway mpg. Powertrain choices include a six-speed manual or automatic transmission, with all-wheel-drive optional. The CX-5’s handling is a notch sportier than the typical people-moving wagon, and affords a more engaging driving experience.

Photography, From my point of view.

Photography has always been an option for me. Even though I am unsure of what to do with my life, I still enjoy taking photos, whether it’s with my cell phone, an old digital camera or any camera I can find. I don’t have any fancy, expensive camera or equipment, even though I would like to have all of that.

I would like to share to you all, some photos that I took, that really stood out for me.

What do you think of them?

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