Seyfried got her start in Hollywood at the age of 11 years old by modeling, then found her way into acting and although it seem she has gotten to a steady place in her career she is still fighting against other young talent actors for roles, and lost out to a lot of wonderful parts on account of some. She original audition for the roles of Regina and Cady in Mean Girls (2004), but lost out to other actress and was casted as the clueless-blonde Karen Smith instead. She also tried out for the part of “Kelli” in Black Christmas (2006) but the role went to Katie Cassidy.

However, it is like the old saying goes when one door closes another one opens; when Amanda went out for the role of title role on “Veronica Mars” (2004) they passed, but she was then offered the role of “Lilly”, Veronica’s dead best friend who was featured in many flashbacks and came to be one of the series most popular characters. And, best of all she beat out several actresses (including one of her “Mean Girls” co-stars Rachel McAdams) for the part of Sophie” in the film Mamma Mia! (2008).

She has also been on the cover of “Vanity Fair” magazine twice now and has been named by many magazine, including Sparkling Stars; one of the face to look out for in 2010. Nevertheless, Amanda does admit the in the spotlight it is hard not to judge other actress who is after the same thing you are but she tries to just keep focus; she has been quoted saying “People do judge you, and there are stupid rivalries. You have to wear the right things, because there are all these girls my age competing for the same roles. They’re judging me and I’m judging them. I try not to be that way, but sometimes I am.”

Well, it looks as if her staying on track and looking at her goals have been doing good for her and has help her land a lot of big roles all of which I can’t wait to see.

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In this 2010 new movie Scooby-Doo and the gang set out on a trip to visit Velma’s sister Madelyn, who has been studying magic at the Whirlen Merlin Magic Academy. However, when the gang arrives, they learn that the school has been troubled with strange disturbances. Many of its students have fled after reporting sightings of a giant Gryphon that’s frightened them. The gang smells trouble and sets out to investigate.

The movie is just like all your old favorite Scooby movies/episode; it is filled with lots of potential suspects, creepy settings, scary monster, colorful artwork, and, Scooby and Shaggy silliness. Instead of having the same animation from What’s New Scooby Doo; Abracadabra-Doo has a retro feel and look to it that takes you back to the Scooby-Doo Where Are You?, Days as well as older Scooby-Doo which is nice that they are going back to their roots, even the mystery has a classic Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. style.

But, the film isn’t all scary monsters and dark castles there is some humor, which is partly due to Velma’s sister Madelyn’s crush on Shaggy and the Mystery Machine’s new “G.P.S” system that has a bit off attitude.

Besides the movie itself this DVD includes a bonus feature titled Scooby-Doo and Puppets Too, which teaches viewers how to create their own scary Gryphon puppet.

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6. Lady and the Tramp: We all know that people can find love, well so can animals, at lest in this Disney animated picture they can. Instead of watch a romantic chick flick, or a bloody action film; set back, relax, and enjoy this adorable cartoon movie about the love that forms between a pampered high-class dog and a downtown mutt, when their lives get intertwined with one another.

5. When In Rome: This romantic comedy; staring Kristen Bell & Josh Duhamel, will keep you laughing all night long. It proves that you can’t hurry love, it will happen when it happens, because sometimes you can mess things up by trying to hard. By seeing this film your guy will get all the laughter he needs for one night and you will get your romantic movie fixes, the film opens in theatres on January 29, 2010.

4. The Notebook: Yes, guys this may seem at first like a boring sappy & romantic film, and you don’t intend on wasting an hour and thirty minutes of your night setting through it. But, trust me this movie is about truelove and that if you will care for someone you will stick it out and be there for them no matter what, it is certain to put even the toughest of men to tears.

3. Valentine’s Day: With a title of a film like this you know it must be a great date night movie choice; it shows the ups and downs of relationships. No matter if you’re young, or old; heart-broken, or in love we all go through the same things, but ultimately we will find someone great in the end. This flick hits theaters on February 12, 2010; will make you glad to have that someone special you care about in your life.

2. Dear John: Based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks; the movie stars Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried, who portray the roles of two young loves who are torn-apart when one must go off to fulfill their duty as a soldier. However they continue to write each until one sends a letter the other never saw coming. It is a sad story that will keep you crying, but it is also a beautiful tale as well. You can catch it in theaters on February 5, 2010.

1. My Fair Lady: What can be better then spending the night at home with you partner, Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison? This is the original “She’s All That;” the 1999 modern remake staring Freddie Prinze, Jr. and Rachael Leigh Cook, but with music. It tales the story of how one little bet can change your whole life, and you shouldn’t let love walk away.

At first, the thought of Disney sweetheart Selena Gomez putting out an album of her very own was a good one, until sneak peeks of the CD were leaked online. People began to think that her voice was too mechanical in some songs and that the lyrics were less than perfect, however other thought she had talent and when the album was official released, bought it immediately.

Well, I don’t think Selena and the Scene will be winning any Grammys in time soon, but they can hold their own against other Disney artist. Their first single “Falling Down” is a dance techno song that pokes fun at the Hollywood, and bit of the high school, world.

Her titled track “Kiss & Tell” was a bit of a disappointment, suchlike her tune “Naturally;” all though both had catchy tunes there weren’t all that special unlike, the upbeat song “I Won’t Apologize,” which is all about accepting who you are. I Promise You” and “The Way I Loved You” are defiantly the softer songs off her album and I would say two of the best tracks.

Unlike “As a Blonde” and “More” which have to be the two tracks I didn’t like off the album. The lyrics weren’t at all catchy and the music was to rock and roll, however the rest of the songs on CD; “I Don’t Miss You At All,” “Stop and Erase,” “I Got U,” and “Crush” weren’t, like most her tracks, half bad.

So, in the end Selena and the Scenes album was a good first try, but I think with a little more practice and finding the right type of music I believe their second album will be what all Selena fans were hoping for with this CD. Sparkling Stars gives “Kiss & Tell” a B+!

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1. Wash and blow-dry your hair.

2. Smooth heat styling product into your hair.

3. Create a part in the middle and use a curling iron to create loose curls in your hair.

4. Use around half your hair from the back and make a messy bun.

5. Take curls from the hair left at the front and twist and pin them into the bun.

6. Spritz with hairspray to hold the look.

SKIN: Apply a liquid foundation like Maybelline Wonder Finish and add a touch of blush to your cheeks like NARS Cream Blush in the shade Lokoum.

EYES: Use an eye make-up brush to blend a light gold/taupe eye shadow on your top eyelid like NARS Cream Eyeshadow in the shade Corfu. For long eyelashes with extra volume, apply false eyelashes like Shu Uemura smoky layers false eyelashes. Apply mascara like Maybelline Intense XXL Volume & Length Waterproof Microfiber Mascara in black to your bottom lid eyelashes.

LIPS: Use a pink coloured lip gloss like NARS Lipgloss in the colour Tempest.

Credit for the hair and make-up tutorials goes to “Dress Like Duff”; there you can find more ways to achieve the Hilary Duff look.

Rock Star Soap is another one of their highly rated products, with the delicious scent of ice cream and cake and the power to leave your skin soft and smooth there is no question why people love it so much. And lastly, this has to be one of their most raved about items “Honey I Washed the Kids Soap;” this soap gives of the smell of honey and toffee and soothes your entire body making you feel at peace.

However, if none of those products caught your eye don’t worry Lush sell tons of other amazing items for your bath time, like different soaps, bath bombs, sugar scrubs, they even have shower jellies; which you can use on your body and hair to condition and soften both. But, lush has more then just bath merchandise they also have skin car and hair stuff too. Their “Ocean Salt Cleanser” is one their best and will leave your skin glowing, or you can try their “Vanishing Cream Moisturizer” great for helping oily and acne-prone skin.

Although, hair care is not what Lush is known for it they have some highly recommend products that don’t get enough credit; like the “Rehab Shampoo” that will strengthen even the most damaged hair and for dry unruly hair the “Curly Wurly Shampoo” will give it just what it needs.

So, Sparkling Stars is all for Lush and hopes that you will give these items a try and give your friends the heads up about them too, trust us you won’t be disappointed.

Two4beauty’s Soft V-day Look: If you are a bit younger you should go for a more tone down look, that isn’t to dramatic or shiny like this Soft Valentine’s Day eye.

XSparkage’s Tainted Love Look: For the teens and collage students getting ready for their Valentine’s dates instead of doing the ordinary pink and purple eye, try a brown look like the one below.

MakeupByTiffanyD’s Pink and Chocolate Look: You might not think at first that hot pink and dark brown will go good together, but surprisingly they are a great combination.

It is rumored that the Roman people stated this about Venus many years ago, and some still believe it today; “She was the goddess of chastity in women, the protector of feminine chastity. She is the bringer of joy to gods and humans.”

Although, Venus was the goddess of, shall we say passion, we mustn’t forget that she was the goddess of beauty as well. But, what many people do not know is that there are in fact two different Aphrodites; the first is the daughter of Uranus and is known as the goddess of unworldly love, the other is the child of Zeus and Dione and is known as the goddess of physical appearance.

There are many books and movies on Venus; all those most make her out to her as being a sex-symbol she was actually very elegant and lady like. In many and paintings/drawings she shown with every little clothes, or none at all, like the most famous statue of her is probably the armless Venus de Milo, which feature her top have completely unclothed. However it is said that she wore beautiful gowns and a crown.

The Cranford Collection: This wonderful 3 disc set stars Oscar©-winner Judi Dench (Notes on a Scandal, Casino Royale) and a star studded cast in this charming story set in the small town of Cranford, in the 1840s it follows the small absurdities and major tragedies that change brings the people of Cranford. And, with the arrival of Frank Harrison, a handsome new doctor from London things turn upside down, not only because of his revolutionary medical methods, but also because of the effect he has on many female hearts in the town.

This DVD collection is filled with love, grief, and happiness; it is an engaging viewing experience and it unfolds at an unhurried pace. It shows, like in real life, how word can get around fast in a small town and everyone seems to know one another. This is a well-around tale that will be a delight to watch again and again.

Return to Cranford: Judi Dench is back in this two-part sequel to the Emmy-winning BBC/PBS drama, Cranford. Miss Matty’s has finally filled her dream of having a child with the birth of Tilly, daughter of her maid Martha and carpenter Jem. However, things aren’t as good as she’d like them to be with the shadow of the railway still looming, but the line has been halted five miles outside of Cranford; which is a disaster as far as Captain Brown is concerned.

Although, this two-part sequel is just as good as the original it has quit a bit more drama that consist of family problems, imperiled friendships, and death. But, through it all Cranford once again embrace the challenges that if faces and once again comes out with an amazing story to tell.

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Most of her fans know that her breakout role cam in 2001, when she landed the role of average good-girl Lizzie;in the Disney Channel original series Lizzie McGuire. But, it has been almost six years since the show ended, and Hilary has tired her hardest to break way from her good-girl label and prove that she a serious actress. We all know that growing up is apart of life and with Hilary maturing, so is her music and film/Television career; she shocked us all with her sultry music video for her song “Reach Out” and role as the sexually Yonica Babyyeah in the 2008 film, War, Inc. But, her most scandalous thing she has done is when her recurring “Gossip Girl” character Olivia Burke, and to of the shows main characters (one being another girl) had a steamy threesome, a plot no one saw coming.

With her few guest-roles on shows other than Gossip Girl, like Ghost Whisperers and Law and Order it was believed that she would be making her way back to the land of TV, but sadly those hopes fell through when her rumored half-hour sitcom wasn’t picked up. Nevertheless, we will get our fill of Duff this year with the film “Greta;” where she portrays the role of a young girl (Greta) who is set on ending her life before she turns eighteen, it is said to be one of her best roles yet. She will also be on TV again, but this time in the ABC Family original movie “The Business of Falling in Love;” about a reporter who goes undercover for a story about finding love in the workplace. It is a funny, romantic, and based on the book “The Diary of a Working Girl” by Daniella Brodsky; it is set to air in, Spring 2010.

Also, she has an endless number of other roles that are up in the air as of now, and have not yet been officially confirmed.

But, still with all this she has to every now and then deal with people doubting her acting skills, some jealous fans, others common celebrities; when it was announced that she would be playing Bonnie Parker in the remake of the film “Bonnie and Clyde” former Bonnie Parker, Faye Dunaway took a stab at Hilary by saying “Couldn’t they have at least cast a real actress?” However, Duff kept her head held high and responded by saying “I think what she said was a little unnecessary.” Well, with 2010 her we got a lot more to look forward to concerning Hilary Duff, but to us her at Sparkling Stars we will never forget what we consider to be one of her best roles ever, Lizzie McGuire.