FASHION: PinkyBears.com

Woohoo! I am super excited because I finally know that there's an online store in Malaysia that sells Mockingjay pins. And it is INCREDIBLY cheap too!

I bought it at this LOVELY website called PinkyBears.com. You can get the pins at RM18.50 (shipping fee not included). For me, my shipping fee cost RM6 only because I live in Central Malaysia. It may vary whether you're in West Malaysia or even in other countries, because they also do worldwide shipping.

It is just amazing that it is cheaper and bigger and looks more authentic than the one I have my eyes on at Borders, which sells at RM47! But if you buy it at PinkyBears, even though it is not the real NECA replica of Katniss' pin of rebellion, you would still save a HELL LOADS of money for HALF the price. And maybe you can also buy a Mockingjay necklace, which costs around RM17, if I'm not mistaken. Buy both and you only pay for the price of ONE item at Borders. Wow! What a bargain!

I am definitely and surely will buy more accessories from them because they're really nice and helpful throughout my first process of buying things online, using my own Paypal account. Hence, my own money.

So give it a go and you will have a pleasant experience with them :)

P.S: I am not endorsed by PinkyBears.

TV SHOWS: Awkward.

I’ve been watching an MTV series called “Awkward”. It is a story about a girl named Jenna Hamilton, who faces numerous high school problems like boys, mean girls, parents, etc. It is a very interesting show since I kinda relate to this character (except the part where two gorgeous boys are fighting each other, vying for her affection).

The story starts when she had a pretty bad accident in her bathroom, which everybody thought it was a suicide attempt. After that, everyone at school started to notice her, including two popular guys (who are also best friends), Matty and Jake. They both secretly have a crush on Jenna, but Jenna has always been in love with Matty. She gotta choose between them, while figuring out solutions to her other problems.

You guys should definitely go check it out because this show is seriously hilarious and good. You can watch it on MTV. Currently, it is on a break, but Season 3 will return soon.

Major Site Update

Hey there, it’s Zackie, the admin and writer for this website that you might know as “Hell Yeah! Electronika”. Unfortunately (or luckily?) I had to change the name to a more appropriate and catchy name. So, from now on, this site will be known as “LA PAVLOVA”.

And no, it won’t be a blog for a bakery shop, even though it could be in the future. Haha! I recently graduated from university and now awaiting for my application to degree in artistic writing. I am getting serious with this blogging business because I need something good in my resume. So I hope all of you could be my loyal readers and help me achieve my dreams of becoming a successful and well-known writer.

This site will still deliver the same facts and news on films, TV shows, music, books, celebrities and such. The only difference is the name and the whole brand new layout. I hope it won’t be such a nuisance to you, for me to keep on changing everything.

Until next time, readers!

FILM NEWS: “Catching Fire” Casting For Finnick

Okay, you guys have probably already know that I love The Hunger Games. Love it, love it, love it! I also wish I could maybe live it. No kidding! I wish I can enter the arena, just so I can kill some people. Haha.

So, Gary Ross WON’T direct the sequel, Catching Fire. Lionsgate have confirmed that Francis Lawrence will take over as the director. Many fans aren’t happy, but come on, let’s just be glad that they’re making the sequels, m’kay?

Another thing that fans are DYING to know is WHO’S GONNA PLAY FINNICK ODAIR? E! News reported that the studio exec have narrowed down to 3 top contenders: Garrett Hedlund, Armie Hammer and Taylor Kitsch.

Garrett Hedlund starred in Tron: Legacy last year, Armie Hammer was “The Prince” in Tarsem Singh’s Mirror Mirror and Taylor Kitsch recently starred in Battleship.

Finnick Odair is a male character who first appeared in Suzanne Collin’s novel, Catching Fire, sequel to The Hunger Games. He is a male victor from District 4 (the ‘Fishing’ district), who won the previous Hunger Games, TWICE. He becomes friends with Katniss and Peeta and saves their lives a lot of times. He is described to be EXTREMELY handsome, tall, muscular, athletic, tan-skinned, bronze-coloured hair and has two sea green-coloured eyes.

Personally, I absolutely LOVE all three of them. However, I don’t want Taylor Kitsch because I just couldn’t imagine him as Finnick. But between Garrett Hedlund and Armie Hammer, I just couldn’t choose and I will be super ecstatic if any one of them would play Finnick. But I’m rooting for Garrett more, though. Since he is the absolute top fan-favourite, and I can already imagine him as Finnick, so…

Recently, Robert Pattinson admitted that he is NOT approached by Lionsgate for the role of Finnick, which I thank all layers of Heaven for that! I just cannot stand Robert Pattinson. So, hearing him not getting the part just makes my day a LOT better.

Unfortunately, the casting for Catching Fire is still “early” because they say it is still in its ‘premature’ state. So, Hunger Games fans, we all gotta wait a little bit longer. Filming will start this fall and Catching Fire is set to be released next year, November 22nd.

LINKS: DrawAStickman.com

DrawAStickman.com is a fun interactive site where you can draw your own stick figure, then control it for fun adventures. Currently, there are two episodes. Episode 1 is trying to escape a dragon, while episode 2 is trying to escape a tiger.

You can click on any episode first. First of all, you gotta draw your own stickman. Add your own details like hair or clothes, if you want.

Then, draw things like a bucket of water, ladder, a key, a balloon and many more. It really helps you to chill out and be creative!

I spent my Sunday night doing this. It is just so fun! I cannot wait for new episodes. Hopefully, the people at Hitcents.com would make them soon. I also hope you guys will have some time to check it out, and I promise you, you’ll LOVE it!

FILM REVIEW: The Avengers

Directed by: Joss Whedon
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy Renner and Samuel L. Jackson.

Synopsis: A team of superheroes consists of Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye work together, with S.H.I.E.L.D, an agency to protect the world from Loki, Thor’s adoptive brother and supervillain, trying to take over the world.

After waiting ages for this movie, I can honestly say that all my time waiting and money spent on this movie are all WORTH it! Even though I kinda missed the first 15 minutes of the beginning because of reasons not worth telling here but still, I think this movie is epic indeed! And what I love the most about it is that the writing is so good and it is unbelievably funny! I never thought I’d laugh so much watching a superhero movie, but The Avengers has some serious hilarious scenes.

Well, everyone has their own favourite Avengers. Me? Well, I loved Loki all along. Mostly because he’s played by the ever-charming Tom Hiddleston. And plus, I don’t think he is that evil anyway. He’s just involved in a bad case of sibling rivalry and just wanna be bigger than his brother. It’s okay, I still love him anyway.

My rating: (One point deducted because 2 hours and a half is not enough. Ahaha!)

TRENDSETTER: Loafers and Moccasins

Loafers and Moccasins are two quite different but quite the same types of shoes. They are usually flat, but there are also with heels. They are as comfortable as they look and very adorable too. You can even wear them with pants or skirts!

Celebrities like Emily Browning, Alexa Chung, Jessica Alba and Gwen Stefani have been spotted rockin' a pair!

I also own a suede moccasins that I bought at Vincci, Suria KLCC a couple months ago. I love them so much that I wear them ALL the time, until the insoles began to rip.

Now, I am currently looking for a new pair. Hopefully not suede this time because I love walking in the rain. Hehe. So suede shoes can't match with the rain.

TV SHOWS: The Big Bang Theory

The Big Bang Theory (TBBT) is a CBS production, currently on-going in its fifth season. It tells the story about four science geeks, Sheldon, Leonard, Howard and Raj, and Sheldon and Leonard’s neighbour, Penny. The five of them face everyday challenges in hilarious situations. Penny, a waitress who is the direct opposite of the guys, teaches them about things like dating, pop culture, anything that a science geek wouldn’t be interested in. In return, the guys also teach her about online games, etc.

What I like about this show is because it’s hilarious! You can just chill out and watch every episode and laugh out loud and forget about your problems. My favourite character is most probably Howard Wolowitz, the romantic geeky Casanova. Another one is possibly Leonard, just because the actor Johnny Galecki is hoott! Even though almost everybody loves Sheldon, the main attention of the whole series, I personally think at times he is quite annoying. Alas, he is hilarious and I believe he is just “lost”.

I suggested my sister to watch this show and she is already hooked! Haha! I’m proud. Now, I am doing the same to you and tell you, Go watch this show now and you’ll never be sorry!

My rating: (Perfect!)

On to another review soon! Ciao!

FASHION MUSE: Alexa Chung

Alexa Chung is one of the world's gorgeous women, in my opinion. She is a British model, television presenter and occasional editor at British Vogue. She used to have an MTV show, It's On With Alexa Chung but by 2009, it was cancelled. Now, she is currently the host of a Lifetime show, 24 Hour Catwalk.

I just absolutely ADORE her style. I wish I have all her clothes because they are just...amazing! She has a Mulberry bag named after her and designed her own clothing line with Madewell. She is a muse to many fashion designers because of her distinctive personal style. She frequently appears on best dressed lists. Anna Wintour (famous magazine editor and the real life Miranda Priestly of The Devil Wears Prada) says Alexa is a "phenomenon", while New York Times described her as "the Kate Moss of the new generation". Chanel's Karl Lagerfeld thinks she is "beautiful and clever..a modern girl".

She dated various rockstars, including her most talked-about relationship with Arctic Monkey's Alex Turner. After more than 4 years together, they broke up in July 2011.

Alexa is just so pretty, don't you think so? GORGEOUS! I wish I can be like her. I wish I AM her. Le sigh...

BEAUTY PRODUCTS: Dermalogica

After I’ve been battling with horrendous acne-filled face and oily skin, I have tried various and numerous types of products. Some of them I mostly found at the drugstore. At one point, I went to a dermatologist and he gave me a face cleanser for me to use, which literally made my skin burn inside! I felt like my face is on fire! But then I stopped because I couldn’t handle the pain and my skin was “corroding”, so I revert back to the old drugstore products routine.

But then, I went to Aster Spring with my mom because I only wanted to try Dermalogica products. But after a few consultations and discounts, I managed to get two appointments for a facial and a whole complete set of Dermalogica’s Oily Skin Kit. The total cost? RM800+! Yes yes, it is pricey, but I swear, this is a one time thing. I originally didn’t want to do facials, but I thought why not? Just this once, to make myself satisfied and then I shall shut up for the rest of my life about beauty routines.

The good thing about this starter kit is that you will get:

1. Dermal Clay Cleanser (Removes oil)
2. Skin Prep Scrub (Polish skin surface, prepping for treatment)
3. SAMPLE of Skin Refining Masque (Reduce oil)
4. Multi-Active Toner (Hydrate and refresh skin, prepping for moisturizer)
5. Oil Control Lotion (Absorb oil)
6. Total Eye Care (Conceal dark circles around eyes, reduce puffiness)

I put all of these products in order of application, for any of you who is suffering the same fate like me and would like to try Dermalogica. But you should probably also have to purchase Essential Cleansing Solution which is the most important one. It is NOT included in the kit, but I bought it separately. You should use the cleansing solution FIRST, then followed by Dermal Clay Cleanser, Skin Prep Scrub, etc.

I only worn all of them for the first time just now and I gotta say my skin somehow feels smoother and refreshing. The Dermal Clay Cleanser has this minty feeling and it will make your face cool with a menthol sensation. Yeah! I don’t have to suffer a burning sensation anymore.

I shall post any updates on this blog, so I can really review the products. Hopefully it can help me with my skin problems. My face has made me feel insecure for years now. I hope I will be one of the lucky people whose lives have been changed since they started using Dermalogica. Cross your fingers for me, yeah?

TV SHOWS: American Horror Story

American Horror Story (AHS) is about a family of three, father Ben, mother Vivien and daughter Violet, who move to this new house that looks incredibly awesome and huge, but possesses a terrible dark secret. Wait, scratch that… Terrible dark SECRETS! So many that could be quite confusing at the beginning, but later on, you’ll understand the whole story.

Ben was caught cheating with his student by his wife, Vivien. Vivien just had a miscarriage. So they both decided to move from Boston to LA to start a new life and forget the whole thing. But that tragedy never leave them. In addition to that, the Harmon family have to deal with ghosts of the house’s former inhabitants.

Freaky things happen in that house. So I suggest you just snuggle with a pillow and a blanket in front of your laptop and watch the whole season 1. Don’t worry about catching up to Season 2 because it haven’t started yet. We all have to wait until October 2012 before it debuts. And I heard they are going to have a whole different story in Season 2. Meaning, the Season 1 story will not be continued to Season 2. I’m guessing Ryan Murphy (the creator of the show, and the same one who created Glee) wants to tell different horror stories each season. Personally, I think it’s exciting. Except we won’t get to see the old characters returning. Sad, but life goes on, right…?

My rating: (One point deducted because the whole storyline is weird!)

P.S: Just by looking at the poster, you know shit’s about to go down. AHAHAHA! Get it? “Go down”, because that rubber man is going down… on the pregnant lady… Okay I’ll stop now. Just go watch it and you’ll know what I’m blabbering about.