Actors I could do without

This is inspired by a commercial for George Clooney on Inside the Actor's Studio. For a while now, some of Hollywood's most beloved actors have been falling off in many ways. Some are picking terrible movies. Some have personalities that just aren't cute anymore. Some, to me, have always been mediocre,  annoying, or overrated. Let's just dive right in here:

George Clooney

"Hi, I'm George Clooney and I actually think I should be here. With the President of the United States. In a serious group conversation. He totally gives a fuck what I think."

First, I would like to thank Clooney for inspiring this post. I must admit, it took me a little longer than usual to choose a picture of him to use because he is actually quite beautiful. Too bad when I get past his gorgeousness (which, god damn it, gets better with age like a Roth IRA) all I can see is a smug bastard. Michael Clayton is a phenomenal movie, but now he's pretty much just playing George Clooney. Aloof, clever, charming. That's his schtick. Whether he's down-and-out or totally successful, it's the same character. I pretty much tolerated him until I saw the video below. It reminded me of the scene in Fantastic Mr. Fox-- another great film of his-- where he hijacks a toast being given by Bill Murray's Clive Beaver.




Like, Viola Davis is making a great point about why black women her age don't get many roles. Fassy seems genuinely interested, but oh no, Clooney hasn't spoken in ten seconds so he's itching. Hey Clooney, no one gives a fuck about your experience on E.R. when we're talking about black actresses and the way they're cast (or, in this case, not cast) in films. People have pretty much forgotten you were on E.R. since you don't have that stupid fucking Caesar haircut anymore. Moving on.

Tom Hanks

"Casting me in Extremely Loud and Incredibly Pretentious was actually a good fit for me, thanks!"

Tom Hanks. Tom Hanks. This makes me sad. When did it all go so 'meh?' Maybe it was The Ladykillers. Anyway, I find him ostentatious and the movies he's been in lately just seem like fillers. The Da Vinci Code, Larry Crowne; I didn't even bother to see Angels and Demons because I mean, really. You know it's bad when I prefer Colin Hanks to Tom. Maybe Colin could do a remake of Turner and Hootch or Big. Those are remakes I could get behind.

Julia Roberts

"It's really important for me to open my mouth this wide, otherwise people won't know I'm laughing."

Speaking of Larry Crowne, I have to mention Julia Roberts. She hasn't been in much lately, it seems, which is kind of great for me. There's just something about her that I can't stomach. Maybe it's because she's a Scorpio and they're the worst. Even if her character in a movie is supposed to be likable and empowering or something, like in Mona Lisa Smile, I just end up hating them. It's irrational, I know. But then again, maybe it's just Julia Roberts.

Leonardo DiCaprio

"Got a biopic for me?"

He was amazing in What's Eating Gilbert Grape. Actually, he's pretty amazing in everything, acting-wise. I think it's just that he's in everything. When I found out he was going to play Jay Gatsby, I was a little upset. Next he's going to be in the new Tarantino movie, Django Unchained (which, by the way, Idris Elba should be starring in instead of Jaime Foxx, but whatever) and he's going to play one of my favorite singers ever, Frank Sinatra! I'm like, get out of my face, DiCaprio!! We won't mention his serial model dating, which really can't be caused by any good feelings about women. I'm pretty sure that'll end up backfiring on him.

Anyway, let me stop hating. I can't hate on the big bills they get while simultaneously giving up, so more power to them.

Verrier Fall 2011 Lookbook

This is definitely the coolest lookbook I've seen. All gifs! I'm a little late, but it's Verrier Fall 2011.

My New Year's Resolution was to fix my nails.

From left to right (top pic): esteemia Cuticle Away, Sally Hansen Complete Care, Pretty Nails Moisturizing Polish Remover, Sally Hanson Maximum Growth Cuticle and Nail Treatment, nail stick, three-sided nail file.

When I get a notion to do something as simple as taking obsessive care of my nails, I tend to go hard. In an attempt to grow my nails out, I ran to CVS to stock up on nail care supplies on my way to work. Naturally I used my break to begin mending my tattered, peeling nails.

So far, I'm really happy with the results and it's only been two weeks. I never used to push back my cuticles or filed instead of just gnawing off the offending bit of nail, but I definitely couldn't imagine going back.

Here is my routine!

• First, I painted my cuticles with Cuticle Away and let it sit for about a minute. Then I used the stick to push back my cuticles while making sure to kind of separate it from the nail. Wash hands.
• Next, I rub the Sally Hansen Maximum Growth on my cuticles for another minute or so. Wash hands!
• So then I file and shape my nails (I like oval-shaped) with the emory side of my file. Then I use the 'Smooth' side on the edges of my nails as well as the top. It's gentle enough to file the top of the nail and take off some of the leftover cuticle.. or whatever that is. I then use the 'Shine' side on the tops. The shine is totally optional.
• I use the Sally Hansen Complete Care growth polish as instructed. One coat. Dry. Two coats. Dry. One more coat. Dry. It's dries pretty quickly, actually.

From then on, I just try not to bite my cuticles and use plenty of lotion of my hands. I do this routine about once a week :).

People I wouldn't mind being right now.

Dakota Fanning

Hailee Steinfeld

Zoe Saldana

James Blake, Charlotte Gainsbourg AND Lykke Li, actually.

Elizabeth Olsen

Kirsten Dunst

OBSESSED with J. Crew

J. Crew Holiday Helper

I know I'm late, but I would still wear all of these holiday looks from J. Crew in an instant. Layla and I are obsessed with this store, forreal. Loving numbers three, four and six especially.

Nail Inspiration

My psuedo-New Year's resolution is to grow my nails out. I raided CVS (aka my favorite store) and got some nail hardener and grow polish from Sally Hansen the other day, so that should help. While I wait, I've been hoarding nailspiration photos like a mad woman. So I'll share :)

Red Nail Heart tips. These can be polarizing, but I love them.

Chevron <3

Free People

Gaga.