Summer 2013 TV Preview

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Entertainment, Family Fun, Summer

May 19, 2013

by Jenna Maxwell

No, you do not get to take the summer off, nor will you even want to. Gone are the days of old school summertime TV.  What used to consist of thirteen long and dreary weeks of reruns has now been transformed into a whole new and glorious season of television viewing pleasure! And let me tell you, this summer’s TV season is looking pretty entertaining.  It’s time to set those DVR’s or renew your Hulu subscription because some of these shows you will definitely not want to miss! 

The summer television season lasts basically from right now until approximately late September–or whenever the major networks get around to unleashing their fall television schedules.  There are lots of hot new shows to look forward to on the smaller screen, so get ready!  Which shows are you most excited about?

Summer TV Highlights:  Some Of The Most Anticipated TV Shows For The Summer Of 2013:

  1. Breaking Bad:  AMC-August 11th.  The final 8 episodes of this gripping drama are set to air beginning late summer.
  2. Dexter:  Showtime-June 30th.  The final season winding up the good guy serial killer’s tale. 
  3. Under The Dome:  CBS-June 24.  A mysterious invisible dome suddenly appears and cuts off an entire small town from the rest of the world. Based on a Stephen King novel. 
  4. True Blood:  HBO-June 16.  One of our picks for obvious reasons, namely: vampires, werewolves, fairies and a whole plethora of other supernatural beings! 
  5. Hannibal:  NBC-Thursdays 10 PM. Technically since this show has already been going for a few weeks, it may not exactly qualify for this list. However, if you haven’t been watching it, you should be.  This very chilling thriller based on the character Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Silence of the Lambs), is quite simply, a masterpiece.
  6. Teen Wolf:  MTV-June 13.  A social outcast high school student named Scott McCall is bitten by a werewolf while searching for a dead girl in the woods.  Scott now tries to hide his new secret identity and still maintain a normal high school life.
  7. Game Of Thrones:  HBO-Sunday 9 PM. Season 3 premiered March 31.  HB0’s fantasy series in unlike anything you’ve ever seen before! Mesmerizing!
  8. Marvel’s Avengers Ensemble:  Disney XD-July 7. The most amazing team of superheroes ever assembled–Iron Man, Hulk, Captain America, Thor, Hawkeye and Black Widow are reunited along with a groovy newcomer, Falcon to join forces and do what superheroes do best–save the world and other stuff.
  9. The Killing:  AMC-June 2.  Honestly, one of the best dramas going. 
  10.  Longmire:  A&E-May 27.  This may have been last summer’s best new detective show.  Wyoming County Sheriff Walt Longmire lacks the skill of most fancy TV crime fighters but he has grit, determination and the help of his friends.

Get ready for a summer of hot, hot, hot new shows and a TV season that promises lots of thrills and chills for your entire family.  And the best part is–there’s not a rerun amongst them! 

Gatsby Style

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Entertainment, Movie Themes

May 13, 2013

by Jenna Maxwell

The long awaited film“The Great Gatsby” hit theatres this past weekend. The infamous F. Scott Fitzgerald story that many of us remember reading as part of our high school curriculum, has now been gloriously transformed into a silver screen version, bringing to pass a truly marvelous film that is likely to set the costume and fashion worlds on fire.  Gatsby style has been the talk of the town and in case you haven’t heard, adaptations of these styles may be headed quickly to a store near you!

The story of the Great Gatsby takes place during the roaring twenties, a time that historically has already been considered one of great fashion revolution.  Women of the twenties were considered to be fashion rebels, dumping the corsets and petticoats of prior decades and instead embracing a far more free form, a straighter and almost boyish silhouette, with much shorter hemlines to boot.  During the time period of the Great Gatsby, fashions were truly unique and unlike anything that women had worn before.  In the story of the Great Gatsby, another dimension of style is also added to the film.  Decadent luxury.  Stunning (and expensive) jewelry was worn with elaborate headdresses.  Skirt lengths were going up, and women’s hairstyles were getting shortly bobbed. 

Creating a “Gatsby” look of your own is pretty easy.  For women, the “Flapper” style dress, fringe and all, is going to be a popular look for any upcoming costume parties you may be gearing up for.  Complete the “Gatsby” look with long strands of pearls, headdresses with feathers and even an ultra glamorous feather boa. When it comes to creating an authentic “Gatsby” look, no amount of luxury is too much, so when it comes to glam, pull out all the stops and you will be getting close!  Check out our Charleston Cutie costume, which comes complete with all the extra accoutrements you will need to really pull of the ultimate, truly Gatsby-inspired costume look. 

For you guys out there that want to sport the classic Gatsby look, think “Brooks Brothers”.  The timeless looking jacket with peaked lapels, matching trousers, and a point-collared shirt is a great place to start.  You will want to have a crisp looking vest, perhaps a pocket square and maybe if you are going all out–a nice pair of cufflinks.  Adding some exciting twenties style accessories will complete your Gatsby look.  Two-toned oxford shoes and a Newsboy style cap will also send you off in the right direction! 

Recreating the indulgent looks found in the new movie, “The Great Gatsby” is one of the hottest costume trends out there.  You will not want to wait to pick up one of these incredible costume looks!  Shop our exciting collection of 1920’s styled costumes and get into one of these fabulous retro looks now! 

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