Two new edits for #DiorRob

Hope I have the time to gift you more #DiorRob edits x in time:)

Robert Pattinson in 3 videos for Dior Homme

Finally the wait is over and Dior has treated us with 3 stunningly beautiful retro vids of Rob's campaign for Dior Hommes perfume. enjoy the timeless journey - absolutely a sight for sore eyes:)

Two Official Dior Homme Teasers

Two official Dior teasers xx

Video: Rob Talks about Accepting the Dior Offer

The best thing about waiting for the Dior ad with Rob is that it comes with its share of promo videos, and magazine interviews - kind of like a new film and this is sooooo missed - loving this interview :)

My Dior Rob Edits

I am so behind in such days loaded with all the Dior Rob action - I could only pick my favorite pix and enhance a little and remove the distractions - suits me fine for now till the HQs and the big reveal of the ad! One more day!

Kristen Stewart at Chanel Show in Paris

 

Kristen Stewart: a vision in white and black at the Chanel show as part of the 2013 Paris Fashion Week Haute-Couture Fall/Winter 2013-2014

Check out 300 HQ pix Here

Kristen at Zuhair Murad Couture Show in Paris

Kristen attended Zuhair Murad Couture Show At Paris Fashion Week! Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad designed Kstews famous golden dress for LA premier of Breaking Dawn part 2 - Beautiful!

more pix here

HQ: Rob for Dior Photo 2

Another captivating photo of Rob for Dior campaign in HQ - you would think a clean shaven smiling Rob would promote Dior but as always their is the surprise element; Rob goes for a serious, calm look and a clean stubble, I like it! totally unexpected and totally Rob.

Rob Pattinson: The Man Behind The Scent

BREAKING NEWS
THE MAN BEHIND THE SCENT

Last night, in Los Angeles, Dior revealed the new face of its leading men's perfume, Dior Homme . A heartthrob actor with a dazzling career that parallels the trajectory of the legendary fragrance, who is the man behind the scent? 

He's returned from Australia where he was filming the new David Michod movie with Guy Pierce, The Rover . And will soon kick off shooting David Cronenberg's Maps to the Stars alongside John Cusack and Julianne Moore. And then it will be the turn of Hold On To Me , from James Marsh. Any ideas? Previously, he was in Cosmopolis and Water For Elephants . Cinephiles should have already guessed...

And his first role? Cedric Diggory in the fourth installment of the Harry Potter series. Getting warm? And then... Well then, of course, came the unforgettable Twilight saga. There can be no doubt remaining, and you've guessed it: Robert Pattinson will embody the new Dior man, the new Dior Homme.

Dior.com

First Look at Rob on Dior Ad

It is coming! it is ready but as usual we only have the leaked glimpse of Rob's upcoming Dior ad - we have waited for ages didn't we? We all miss Rob and he is soon to fire up the fandom with his new promo as the official face of Dior Pour Hommes :))

My Interviews with mbc and Ahlan Mag

 I have been really busy for a while and real life pulled me in all directions but the good thing is that I did two important interviews for the first time in my life I am the guest:) Sharing my Ahlan mag interview and my TV interview on Good Morning Arabs on mbc - I have translated both to share with you, hope you love them xx

My interview on Ahlan mag June 5- June 10 2013 issue:

 

Lamiaa ElKholy Under the Limelight:
A reporter and a film critic and lately an author; her first novel Anomaly transcends norms and crosses red lines. She is brave enough to discuss subjects our communities fear to come near it or even think about it. Supporting of women with all her power and wishes to make it clear to the whole world that the female is not a weak creature with limited abilities but rather an intelligent one capable of changing the course of events. She has enormous energy and big dreams that she hopes to communicate through ink and paper to enrich both the Arab and the International cultures.

We would like to know more about you:

I am an English news editor on the web, a film critic and an ex- English language teacher. I love writing, photography, photo editing and Painting. I was born in Cairo and I got my BA in English literature from Cairo University and my MA in  African American Feminist literature and the subject was the standards of white beauty and their negative psychological effects on black women in the novels of noble prize winner Toni Morrison. I have worked for years as English language instructor at the CACE in the American University as well as the Marine Academy besides my work as writer and film critic at Abyad w Eswed mag. I am married and have a son in high school.

What made you write novels?
I wanted to work on my PhD to analyze the figure of the savior and trace its religious roots in novels that was later adapted into films as I noticed a pattern and a recurrence that I wished to document in a critical study but generally professors are not enthusiastic when the subject is bizarre or sensitive. Then I moved to the United Arab Emirates so I decided to jot down my thoughts on a blog because I was moved by the biblical story of the woman and child who will defeat the devil in the Book of Revelation. I regarded it as an honor to women and her divine right for existence. I started writing in 2008 and posted a chapter after another online until it was complete after four years so I published it in the UK and it is now available for purchase via the web and from any place in the world.

Tell us about your debut Novella Anomaly:

Anomaly expresses the eternal struggle of women to assert their existence. It asserts her role primarily as a human being through the story of a girl who becomes a woman in difficult circumstances and becomes a mother and suffers at childbirth and when her love for her child heals her she discovers  an ancient prophecy promising the coming of a woman and child who defy evil creatures that controlled the world long before the creation of humanity. The heroine begins a quest for the truth and suspects with new revelations that she and her child are the saviors who are meant to fulfill that unique divine message. The journey assists her to reclaim herself and to question many accepted commandments that suppressed women and children to prevent the coming of a savior.

Anomaly treats a theme very popular in western films and books that advocate the coming of the savior but what is original in my story is that the end of time savior this time is an ordinary woman. I have imagined a contemporary context for the life of this mysterious woman that the bible describes as “The Woman Clothed with the Sun” and considers her one of the signs of the end of time known as the apocalypse.  The book touches upon topics such as rejecting texts that support animosity while the divine messages stressed peace, coexistence and grant women their rights for equality and these values are mostly ignored.
In short, Anomaly honors a woman’s right for existence and calls for the retrieval of her sacred status as it is mentioned in divine books and her ability to achieve the impossible.

What does the title Anomaly mean?

My choice of the title is very descriptive and accurate to the content as I have searched the literal meaning only to find that it describes a unique and rare person who refuses to be lead like cattle just like a small planet that has deviated from the drawn orbit and creates its own. The novella focuses on the element of deviation that distinguishes the characters – I thought it was perfect for the vision I wished to express.

Why did you choose such a tricky theme?

I am always drawn towards controversial issues as they create a desire within me to search for the truth beyond the limited realms of our culture and knowledge. I also want to assert that as Muslim I am highly respectful of the Christian and Jewish faiths that Islam emerged only to complement not to invalidate. I also want to use my voice to stop the contempt for religions because it is not even remotely the essence of any faith. I tried to assert the value of the common word that the creator has called for and within which humanity and woman will find peace and safety under its shelter.

What is the secret of the attention towards Women and the message you which to address your readers?

Woman’s immense ability and intelligence is at the center of the story and the concept that she is the deliverer and  savior  from all evils is a strong message that is reinforced by its actual existence in a holy text. I am in search for everything supporting the image of woman which was distorted by man and society so she became a prey for extreme thought that robs her of her right to equality and existence as a human in our unjust world no matter what ideology or faith she is always the powerless victim and still calls all around the world for her rights.

Why did you write your book in English?

I initially noticed the motif through my passion for western movies specially the apocalyptic genre and I saw that addressing the west through talking about a subject that is so central to their culture would be intriguing specially that the whole world has their eyes on our region and is particularly curious about hearing the voice of the Middle Eastern woman. I also sensed that our communities are more interested in realism at the expense of imagination and even more so if it has to do with faith. We don’t have the tolerance to discuss “the other” or his beliefs; creativity within that frame is a red line.

Could we see the book adapted one day into a movie?

I am sure that once Anomaly reaches the hands of a director who supports women and their struggle he won’t hesitate to turn it into a movie. The novella is very visual and detailed and it takes the reader to different times and places through the timeless scope of the heroine’s visions. There are many dramatic situations that a film would definitely highlight. I certainly would love Anomaly to become an International film as it will require a massive production and the use of visual and sound effects in my opinion. This is not out of conceit but rather a huge ambition on my part. The eyes of the West are directed to the gulf region now as the pioneer of the Arts especially the United Arab Emirates which has become a leader in film productions.

From where can we get Anomaly?

Anomaly is available for purchase and shipping on various online portals including amazon.com and ebay and hopefully soon in bookshops.

What is next after Anomaly? Your new projects and dreams?

Currently, I am working on a scenario called “The Dreamer” in which I collect the details of the story of Joseph from the three divine texts and I tackle it from a perspective that highlights the role of women. The story is crucial to the history of Egypt and is forgotten by the world while the story of Moses and the wrongdoings of the Pharaoh distorts the image of my country abroad. I found out that I love enhancements, reformation and optimism and the rejection of hate and these meaningful values will always be the motive behind any projects that carry my name in the future.

This is the video of my interview for my book Anomaly on mbc Arabia 

 
Good Morning Arabs – mbc
Lojain: Dear viewers, it’s a journey of self-discovery and the search for hope and the awakening of goodness within humans, summed up in a story of a woman who is wronged by her society who is destined to fulfill along with her child the prophecies and ancient beliefs to become end of time saviors who rid the world of evil forces that has persisted among humans. This is the theme of the novel “Anomaly” by Egyptian author and film critic Lamiaa ElKholy who is a guest with us today – good morning…
Lamiaa: Good morning, thank you Lojine very much.
Lojain:The first thing that attracts attention is that you chose to write your first book in English – Some may wonder as you are an Arab (Egyptians are considered Arabs in the region as they speak Arabic) why didn’t you write it in Arabic?
Lamiaa: I chose to write in English language because I’m aware that Arab readers are not curious about issues beyond the norm, they want to hear and read about familiar stories that tackle their daily problems. While the West allows you the range to go beyond the norms and traditional frames and discuss new worlds an experiences that women are OK to discuss.
Lojain: May be if you write in Arabic you may help some change their minds and think outside the box, as they are surrounded by ideologies that have never changed for decades or maybe centuries, may be it would help.
Lamiaa: Definitely I would be honored to offer my book in Arabic and I hope it receives the attention of Arab people who would be interested in reading about a woman who achieves the impossible and breaks the chains…
Lojain: Courage and heroism always belong to men even in the West; the lead figure is always Superman, Spiderman, Peter Pan, all men, no women! It is about time that mind takes over muscles using the power of knowledge – and that is what you have attempted to express in your novel, but is it a mix of fantasy and realism?
Lamiaa: Well, the fantasy part in the novel is that it is dealing with the apocalypse- the end of the world – as it is represented in the Bible, in the book of Revelations where we have a vision of a woman and child saviors who will emerge to defeat the devil and all evils. This story is the inspiration behind many Apocalyptic Western movies that tackle it in a supernatural manner, and generally a man is the hero, the savior and the chosen one. This is because of our faith as Muslims, Christians and Jews, we await Al Mahdi, the return of Christ and the Messiah. We are all waiting for someone to save the world of evil and destruction. If you observe the prophecy or that section that describes the woman and her child within the perspective that they will be real people with no supernatural powers, and are normal humans like all the good people who came before into the world, you would imagine that their story would take place now in this age of destruction and doom and you may wonder how would this woman seek her power and strength--The story asserts that the intellect is the source of true power and that women do not need muscles at all.

Lojain: Don’t you fear the wrath of religious men – some don’t even like us to mention issues about men and women how about discussing religion?
Lamiaa: There will always be someone who would object and criticize. When Dan Brown wrote “The Da Vinci Code,” and I am a huge fan of his work, he crossed the boundaries, also the British poets who produced the paintings you are projecting now were attacked for portraying their own visions and interpretations of this story--to be criticized shouldn’t be a reason to stifle creativity and thinking.

Lojine: Do you expect your story “Anomaly” to be adopted into a movie?

Lamiaa: It would be a dream coming true if my book becomes a film as it would be known that it originated from our region and that is an Arab woman who is behind the story. That would be a great  gain for our nations who have always been trapped within the stereotype of inferiority as the people who never deliver or accomplish anything.
Lojine: Obviously your message isn’t just for Arab women but women at large.
Lamiaa: Exactly, I tried not to limit myself and it is universal, I wanted it to touch any one when they read it whether Arab or Western. I bear in mind that the reader is not necessarily familiar with that culture. Many People know nothing about the book of revelations or that there is a story in it that inspires the West to make many films. It’s a little dingdong to announce that we also read, view, analyze and everything…
Lojine: We need any effort that would support women at large – Our main issue today was the dilemma of divorced and widowed women who can’t stand the scorn of society after separation but rather tolerate abuse in a failing marriage, which is a huge insult to their dignity and person.
--We are looking forward to the Arabic version of the book to change some of the Arab mentalities because we really need it, thank you Lamiaa.
Lamiaa: Thank you so much Lojine for receiving me and for your hospitality…
Anomaly is available here

Rob's Birthday Gift

Happy 27th Birthday Rob! These are the photos of my birthday gift to Rob I shipped it on Saturday and hopefully he receives it - I am not setting my hopes high that he gets it on time for his birthday but I really hope he receives it at any point. and gets to read it - that would make me really happy :)

Happy Birthday Rob



at 00:30 seconds with fans - thanx to Robsessed

Happy Birthday Rob!

Dear Rob,

Happy 27^th Birthday! My name is Lamiaa ElKholy I am from Egypt and living in Dubai. I am an old fan since the first Twilight. I’m also the creator and admin of the blog “The Cold One of Egypt.” I was leading the typical limited life a Middle Eastern woman is forced to lead, until you inspired me to discover blogging and dig my love for art and pursue my passion like you, Kristen and Stephenie did. Blogging helped me get a job as an online entertainment editor and I have started writing my first book by the end of 2008. Today I have brought success to my area of profession and published my first book with a UK publishing house and it got live in April. I met you and Kristen on the red carpet of BD1 and BD2 and I flew specially to see and support you both and will continue to do so always. I am sending you a copy of my book “Anomaly” on your birthday; I know you love reading and I also participated before with gifting you your favorite book “Money” and a couple of more gifts are coming this year with other fans. I really hope you like it as I dream of making it into a movie one day. Rob I wish you all the best with your life and career, you bring your fans so much happiness just seeing you every day-- Happy Birthday :)

Sincerely,

Lamiaa ElKholy

I sent a copy of my book to Rob's agent Stephenie Ritz in Beverly Hills with this letter and I signed the book - I really hope he gets it - HAPPY BDAY ROB! :))

Kristen at the Met Gala 2013

Kristen wearing Stella McCartney to the Met Gala, what do you think of her short do and new look? I don't know how Kristen does it? those heels! looking closer, her foot is hurt:( designers should find a way to make women in style and COMFORTABLE :))

Kristen and Stella McCartney at The Met gala

Kristen showing her dark side with a deep red jumper designed by Stella McCartney who accompanied her to the Met Gala - it is daring! and as usual, Kristen's experiments with style prove she is still as beautiful without her signature long hair and mini dresses.

My Rob and Kristen Posters - BD2 Edited

I saw this photo of Rob and Kristen from BD2 LA premier and it recalled the lovely memory of camping out in London for them to arrive the next day. I fell in love with their looks and colors and immediately knew how to spend the next hours on the cold pavement - the out come was beautiful like them - my muses Rob and Kristen xx 

I made me this and I am sharing with you an unforgettable memory that I will carry with me forever x

Kristen in V Mag - Spring Issue

The Spring Preview issue of V magazine has Kristen Stewart rocking one of her most gorgeous looks - if you are digging her make up check out the details @source, 

Is it me or are we missing Kristen on magazines covers not because paps are chasing her and Rob around but because she is carrying on with her promising career:)

My First Book "Anomaly" Goes Live!

My dearest Cold ones- I want to share with you my first book “Anomaly.” It is the fruit of 4 years of on and off writing and it is finally live! As I kept my passion for Twilight alive on this blog, Stephenie Meyer also inspired me to write, Rob and Kristen were my muse to learn photo edits, and here I am done with my writing and the design of my book cover, I really am thankful. 

The birth scene in Breaking Dawn I believe is influenced by the story I am telling in my book. It is a story that comes from the Bible and one that tells the experience of a woman and child who will defeat evil before the end of time.

There are secrets and there are signs that are hidden in the world, messages in holy books, arts and films like author Dan Brown tries to tell us in his stories some are rooted in reality and others are mythological. It is how a writer weaves reality with imagination into something original that makes a book worth reading. I hope I achieved that with “Anomaly;” I know I tried to create a story that makes sense to me and I tried to translate it into meaningful words that I hope will also make sense to readers.

To get published is an accomplishment that I am so proud of but to be liked is a dream I hope for.

Below is a press release I wrote that the publishers AuthorHouse will send to news agencies and that is the only marketing option I can afford right now but I am hoping I will get the support I am looking for from you by reading and reviewing “Anomaly.”

“Anomaly” is available for purchase and shipping now online at amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, AuthorHouse book shop as an e-book, paper back and hardcover forms. Also, check out the photo album on facebook here.

"Anomaly" Press Release:

 

In “Anomaly: A Novella” Lamiaa ElKholy’s first novel celebrates the Divine Feminine through the heroine’s intellectual journey to unravel an end of time biblical prophecy of a woman and child saviors.

Readers join a Middle Eastern woman who finds her power in seeking knowledge and overcoming traumas, until she claims her identity and that of her child’s as the key figures from the mysterious prophetic story “The Woman Clothed with the Sun” in the Book of Revelations.

The novella finds innovative meanings in hidden messages left by the ancestors to guide humanity and warn of immortal enemies hell-bent on destroying the world.

An exclusive excerpt from the book: 

        

“The schemers knew the world was theirs until an anomaly occurred, until someone went against the norm and shook up their carefully designed reality. They had eternity on their side, mankind in the palms of their hands, and their plan set—but the signs in the skies kept haunting them. The timely meteor crossed over, brightening their skies and threatening the dark. On the day of the boy’s birth, it shone so bright, defying all.”

“Anomaly” delivers a psychological journey of self-discovery weaving fantasy with true events promising hope and rebirth that will have readers contemplate their own existence.

Hope you enjoy reading "Anomaly" can’t wait for your feedback xx

Lamiaa aka The Cold One of Egypt