Top 5 Most Beautiful Women in Film for 2011

Time Magazine has once again listed its Top 50 Most Beautiful Women in Film for 2011. I’ve highlighted those women who made it to the top five of the list.
Here they are! Let’s start from number five spot then down to the top rank to have a little bit of excitement!


Rank#5 –Halley Berry. Halle Berry lifted up the banner of all Black Female Celebrities by being in the top five spot of the Most Beautiful Women in Film in 2011. No doubt that this foxy curvyliscious woman is among the favorite leading ladies of the hottest and highest paid action actors in Hollywood. Aside from her God-given talent in acting, Halley is also regarded as one of true fashion icon and always glitters in red carpet appearances with her fine picks of plus size women's clothing.


Rank # 4-Monica Belucci. Monica Belucci garnered the fourth spot in the list. This Italian beauty started as a fashion model for Elite Model Management and Europe, sporting some high fashion plus size dresses for women and later on ventured into acting career. Some of the movies she made that gained her several nominations and awards include; Tears of the Sun (2003), The Matrix Reloaded (2003), The Passion of the Christ (2004), The Brothers Grimm (2005), Le Deuxième souffle (2007), Don't Look Back (2009), and The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010).



Rank #3-Kim Basinger. She was the former better half of “30 Rock” star Alec Baldwin. Her early career was focused on modeling but later on shifted to acting that gained her some notable awards like Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture nomination for her work in The Natural (1984) and an Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in L.A. Confidential (1997).


Rank #2-Briggete Bardot. Her beauty never fades so as her fame. At 76 years old now, Bardot made it to the top 2 spot for the Most Beautiful Women in Film for 2011. During her younger years, she was tagged as a “sex kitten” and was one of the highest paid and in-demand actresses in her time. Now, she is still in the limelight for her famous statement regarding the proposed biography film for her. "A film about my life? But I'm not dead!"Bardot said.


Rank1- Isabel Adjani. The star that shines the brightest! Isabel took the top rank of the Most Beautiful Women in Film for 2011. Her French beauty is incomparable and has outshined all those Hollywood beauties out there. She is one true favorite leading lady because she starred in almost 30 films and has earned the record for most Cesar Award for Best Actress. This multi-talented actress can act in film in 3 different languages; French, English, and German.

That completes the list of the five women who made it at top 5 of the list. It only shows that age is just a number. Your beauty will always shine forever even when you have a few wrinkles.
Blake lively was the youngest female star who made it to the top 50 but let’s wait if she can make it to the top rank without reaching the age of 50.

Michelle Obama’s Red Gown is Fashion Faux Pas

It would be ironic if nobody bothers to talk about you if you were the President’s wife right? So, controversies, positive and negative news that are being thrown to the first lady of America is not as good as new.
Being the better half of the President of the United States of America, she will always be in the limelight from the type and brand of shoes and dresses she wears during special events up to the kind of outfits she wore at the White House.
The latest controversy Michelle Obama is facing right now is the criticism uttered by one of the renowned fashion designer in the fashion world -- Oscar de la Renta.
De la Renta vehemently criticized the Alexander McQueen red plus size dresses that Michelle Obama donned at the state dinner with China’s President Hu Jintao.
“My understanding is that the visit was to promote American-Chinese trade — American products in China and Chinese products in America. “Why do you wear European clothes?” Oscar de la Renta said. He was expecting that the first lady will wear a Chinese inspired dress made by a Chinese designer but rather the first lady opted for a European made dress.
Michelle Obama typically snub issues about her but this time she made a fiercely comment regarding this controversy.
“Look, women, wear what you love. That’s all I can say. That’s my motto. I wear what I like because; I gotta be in the dress, so…” the first lady said.
Very well said Madam! That’s a good practice of freedom.

Charlotte Church’s Captivating Comeback

The voice of an angel will captivate your soul this Christmas season as Charlotte Church will give away 12 signed copies of her "Back To Scratch" album starting Dec.6.

Her album title Back from Scratch tells more of her personal life experience, especially on the category of love, particularly her official split with her long time partner Gavin Henson.

"I wasn't aware of it at the time, but I was drawing on my own pain. That gave the song a bit of soul. It made the personal stuff a little less horrendous." said Charlotte.

Aside from the touching song lyrics, what was more remarkable in her comeback is her slim body figure. She’s no longer a full figured woman who was always in plus size dresses, but a hot momma. She was even offered to be the new face of the Ultimo Company to showcase their new batch of lingerie, but she turned down the offer.

When asked about it, Charlotte explained,” I say no to almost everything. Michelle Mone asked me to be the face of Ultimo lingerie, but to do a perfume or my own bras would just encourage people to forget what I’m about”.

With this, Charlotte want people to see that she is still the wholesome and dignified singer just like when she was a kid.

Whitney Houston Celebrates Gospel

Whitney Houston made a remarkable comeback in singing at BET’s Yearly Celebration of Gospel event. Audience were in awe as she stepped into the stage and sang the R. Kelly written and produced anthem “I Look to You” with the phenomenal Kim Burrel.

It was a miracle and a touching moment as the music diva is showing signs that she is firmly fighting her drug addiction problem.

Her powerful voice made her the most awarded female artist of all time with 2 Emmy Awards, 6 Grammy Awards, 16 Billboard Music Awards, 22 American Music Awards, and listed as one of The 100 Greatest Singers of All Time by the Rolling Stone magazine. Nobody can’t forget her song “I will always Love you” that made her the best-selling single artist in music history and made her an icon in all generation.

Houston began her singing career at being a junior gospel choir member at her New Jersey church. She had a quite impressive training ground and an excellent mentors like her mother Cissy Houston and a family friend Aretha Franklin.

This African-American woman is not just an R&B, Pop and gospel singer but a renowned actress and a stunning fashion model as well. “The Bodyguard” movie is her first starring role that had been a box-office movie and garnered awards and commendations from different award-giving bodies.

As a fashion model, Whitney only gained a few pounds after her announced drug addiction but still in shape whenever she was dressed in church suits or an evening dress to attend an event. It was amazing to know that though her family and relatives are really ballooning in figure whenever they reach their 50’s, 60’s and 70’s ages, maybe she won’t be wearing plus size dresses even if she reached that age.

You can see her blooming look and startling performance during the Celebration Of Gospel which will be aired on BET on Sunday, January 30 at 8 p.m.

Aretha Franklin: The Voice We will Surely Miss for a While

The music that soothes the soul will be momentarily be silent for a moment, as the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin have cancelled all concert dates and personal appearances for concerts and other music events because he had undergone surgery and was released from the hospital December 2, 2010.

Aretha confirmed that her surgery was a success. As per interview, she gave this message to her fans who prayed for her safety. "God is still in control. I had superb doctors and nurses whom were blessed by all the prayers of the city and the country."

This 68 year old diva is a legend in the music industry as she had achieved 18 competitive Grammys, scored a total of 20 No. 1 singles on the Billboard R &B Singles Chart, and has the most million-selling singles of any female artist with 14.

Moreover, Aretha Franklin was the No.1 on the list of the “The Greatest Singers of All Time” by the credible Rolling stone magazine. She was also the only singer featured at the 2009 presidential inauguration of President Obama.

The Queen of Soul fortes are jazz, blues, R&B and gospel music. Her stepping stone to be known in the music genre was singing at churches with a voice that seemingly calm the souls of church goers.

Although Aretha gains weight as she grows old, she still manages to look great in her plus size dresses. She knows how to bring out her elegance even though she belongs to some big-boned class of women. if you want to conceal those bumps of yours, you can look up on how Alberta add some twist to make her plus size church wear suits look stylish and not emphasizing more on her curves. Hint: She always wears blazer, shawl, and coat. That’s her asset.
We will be waiting for the time that Alberta will again hit the platform. For now, we pray for your complete recovery.

Meanwhile, if you want to look like a diva, try these plus size church dresses:

Oprah is 2010 Kennedy Center Honors Honoree

It wasn’t a surprise that Oprah was one among the five recipients of Kennedy Center Honors for 2010. For more than 25 years in the industry as a doyenne of daytime television, has established one of the most innovative careers in the entertainment world, and have created appositive impact on the American Culture. With this, she deserved or rather surpassed the qualifications for the Kennedy Center Honors.

Being a Kennedy Center Honors awardee, this honor will be added into her numerous recognition for years as an actress, producer, philanthropist, and the richest African American of the 20th century, and was the world’s only black billionaire.

But being the most influential woman in the world, during the event the media mogul was dressed in a plus size dress with plunging black top and A-line skirt only. Her attire had been the talk of the blogosphere, because the event calls for a black and tie dress code, and everybody was expecting that Oprah will be dressed in a designer plus size suit.
Although, Oprah’s style is still there, (the plunging neckline) spectators find that dress inappropriate for that significant event.

Well, that was indeed pretty simple compared to her appearances for the different awards and events that happened this season. See below:



Either of these Oprah look is ideal for the Kennedy Center Honors. She looked amazingly gorgeous either in dark or bright color dresses. Although she missed donning a floor sweeping gown to get her Kennedy Center Honors award, she proved that plunging neckline is really is her style.

Elegant cocktail dresses in shape for Huggable Women

Been invited in a glittering cocktail party but shy to go because you’re one among the league of full-figured, curve hugging shape women? Well, what do you think of Hollywood celebrities like Nikki Blonsky, Lisa Synder, Jennifer Hudson and Queen Latifah have in common? They are “big-boned” or “fat and curvy” as described in a magazine, but they look hot and sexy when they strut in the red carpet.

What I am saying is, choosing the right dress is the key for a curvy woman like you to look sexy yet elegant. Plenty of plus size dresses are widely available online for you to choose from, so there are no reasons for you not to attend that special cocktail party that you’re dying to come.

An A-line style cocktail dress is the best choice for a plus size woman. This style creates a slimming look in a dress particularly on black color.

You may consider also wearing a wrap or shrug or shawl if you would like to conceal that bumpy upper arms of yours. This piece of cloth adds a royal touch if you are a wearing a long gown and will keep your shoulders warm on a chilly evening. Quick tip: Cocktail dresses that have ruffles around the hips and chest are not advisable for larger people unless of course you want to look as large as possible.

Accessories add beauty and elegance. But choose accessories that harmonize your look. Consider carefully the kind of handbag, jewelry and shoes you will wear. Make sure that it is balance. Remember that your cocktail dress is the star; so don’t wear plenty of jewelry that would exaggerate your look. Don’t wear shoes that don’t blend in.

Last but definitely not the least to consider is your hairstyle. Make sure that hair is done in a style that complements the look you want to express. If you’re wearing a long plus size gown for a formal affair, wearing your hair up can bring a fantastic and clean look. But for a cocktail party, ponytail or a little curly on the bottom is simple yet look stunning.

Now, you are good to go! Show them that huggable women have also a side of sexiness! Don’t forget to wear that cute smile! Smile adds confidence.