The Oscar nominations are in and the buzz around town is that…. Well not so fast! We were inaugurated into award season with the Golden Globes and are now trotting to the Oscars with “The Artist” nabbing quite a bit of the spotlight. The film was exceptional, with a great cast, and a directorial vision that captures a silent experience.

Leaving the cast speechless and the audience impressed, Berenice Bejo, “The Artist” was obviously nominated for best supporting Actress. If you haven’t seen it yet, then embark on an adventure to 1927 where Hollywood filmmaking began to change.

It’d been quite a while since I’d last picked up the Bronte’s Penguin Classic off my book self, but I was eager to discuss the heroin character whose manuscript still survives in the British Museum. A quick no surprise disclaimer as this happens every now and again; because instead of networking at after work mixers or happy hours, Literature graduate students tend to commence apropos to the novel.

Bringing me to the next manifestation of text as film.

Authorship is like a spinning wheel that occasionally gets granted a film. So while we’re still on this revolving tangent, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close is definitely worth seeing. I remember discussing Jonathan Safran Foer’s writing style, a modern author that took the leap into postmodern text. His use of colors, images, and word placement on the page connoted a readership that not only participated in Oskar Schell’s healing journey but began to actively search for the sixth borough with him.

Although The Film is essentially melancholy it is extremely touching and definitely a must see. It is the story of a young boy’s determination, faith in humanity and compassion. As Oskar runs through the city to unlock one last mystery linked to his dad (who died in the world trade center), he finds solace and courage among the eclectic individuals who rarely fail to offer him a sympathetic hand.

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close is heart-wrenching, imaginative, and moving. A definitive reflection of how niceties shouldn’t be taken for granted: simple or complex.

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close Novel

-Annette

By pointing out the outdated and lackluster pride with which Andy paradoxically values her diminutive idea of what fashion is, she instead begins to criticize and categorizes her as the lowest tiered participant that seems to be hindered by her factual capitation.

This inturn leads to a lack of individuality, as she becomes hindered and unable to flourish. However when she comes to the realization that a whole industry is underway, things change as does she.

However if you’re lucky enough to catch a glimpse of LA’s sparkling sunshine waves, rest assured your beach body is finely tuned to the beat of holiday. Continue indulging in white, eat ice-cream and wear your board shorts because summer will pass and although fall will make itself noticeably endearing with new added adventures, it will also Tame our Tans!

Palisades Beach

Kitson Board Shorts

The Malibu Colony bounces with gleeful surprises. I’m very literate and get easily excited about new school of thought. Luckily next door to Chocolate Box, Kitson stood, providing intellectuals the perfect opportunity to catch up on necessary summer reading. It’s like a Barnes and Nobles except they only stock their shelves with absolute must reads like the Geektionary.

Not only did the Kitson books smell of knowledge, but there was a book signing that day too. Sort-of a book signing, depending on how one would classify the modern day book, do calendars still count as books? I mean if the Kindle is included, I don’t know why the calendar should be excluded, especially if the Nice Jewish Boys made an appearance to sign a copy while simultaneously working on their Malibu tans.

I think their maybe some nice Jewish girls in there to.

Nice Jewish Boys Calendar

2012 Nice Jewish Guys Calendar

Nice Jewish Guys at Kitson in Malibu

Is he really holding a What Ever Sign?

Nice Jewish Guys 2012 Calendars at Kitson Malibu.

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-Annette

Gossip Girl Pink Marchesa Dress from spring 2010 Collection

Serena Vander Woodsen wears Mini Pink Marchesa Dress

Kristen Cavallari rocking her Black Orchid Shorts after Getting Engaged in Cabo

Jetsetters Kristen Cavallari and future beau Jay Cutler are engaged. So long to hillside drama the scene queen is getting hitched.

We’re all wondering the juicy details of the engagement but as source of the friends say it happened on a getaway this past weekend in Cabo. Kristen Cavallari got off the plane with a smile and mutual glow in her cut off white mini Black Orchid shorts. She’s worn the shorts before but now they’ll be accompanied by bling! Bling out the perfect Hollywood engagement fashion.