Festivus: The Airing of Grievances: Chloe Sullivan, Finn and Padmé Amidala

I totally forgot it's Festivus and with that comes the Airing of Grievances. Here are few of mine:

- I really wish Chloe Sullivan was written off of Smallville after the fourth season. She was important to Clark's story in high school but afterwards she should have been written off so that Clark could start to figure out who he was in the next chapter in his life. After Chloe found out Clark's secret that he was an alien and had powers in the fourth season, she had become the "brain" and would provide all the answers to whatever problems Clark needed to deal with. Unfortunately, this went on for several seasons making it seem as if Clark couldn't figure out anything on his own. Which was not true because prior to Chloe finding out, Clark solved all his hero problems on his own in seasons 1-3 and most of season 4. It was obvious the writers didn't know what to do with Chloe and she stayed on the show for way too long. It wasn't until the later seasons that Clark was finally able to start thinking for himself again.

Beauty: Queen Amidala's White Nail Polish

Looking for some summer beauty inspiration, let Queen Padmé Amidala be your muse. I know Queen Amidala may look like she's dressed for an intergalactic winter but pay no attention to her royal outfit. It's her white nail polish I want you to focus on. Style wise, the nail polish completes the look while also adding a playful feel to such a structured outfit.

What I love about beauty rules and trends is that there aren't any. You can wear whatever you want with probably a few exceptions depending on where you work. Now back to Queen Amidala, she always made a statement with her interesting and sometimes unusual outfits and with this spectacular look it's easy to overlook her nail polish.

(Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace)

I like that over the years, white nail polish has become a fun and easy go-to neutral that can be worn no matter what season. Padmé is wearing a classic white which is bright and bold. The color would usually stand out but with this outfit who's looking at her nails.

For anyone who doesn't want the boldness of a classic white, you could also go with a softer version. It's not too bright but will still give you that same cool feel.

The Tragic Downfall of Padmé Amidala

Sometimes I think about how Padmé Amidala missed so many red flags about Anakin Skywalker. He had so many issues which includes his overwhelming infatuation/obsession and stalkerish tendencies towards her. Padmé's love for Anakin caused her to overlook this and more, for instance in the second Star Wars movie Attack of the Clones, she comforted Anakin while they were on Tatooine after he told her he had killed all the Tusken Raiders. The Raiders had kidnapped his mother Shimi and she died from her injuries after he found her. However, instead of trying to deal with the situation the Jedi way, he angrily and impulsively killed the entire group. There wasn't even any thought or consideration that there may have been Raiders who were not involved with Shimi's abduction.

(Anakin Skywalker and Padme Amidala   Star Wars: Attack of the Clones)

Fashion Meets Comics: A Princess Leia and Queen Amidala Star Wars T-Shirt

The image on this t-shirt is both beautiful and sad because Leia never knew her biological mother Padmé Amidala. But thanks to her loving parents Bail and Breha Organa, Leia grew up to be a strong, intelligent and thoughtful leader not so surprisingly like Padmé.

I may have to add this to my t-shirt collection, I really like it.

Star Wars Leia and Padme Vanity T-Shirt                 $25.41 (sale, regular price $29.90)            Her Universe (heruniverse.com)

Illustration of the Day: Anakin, Padmé, Luke and Leia

Illustration: Star Wars - Homework by Renny08

Quote: Padmé Amidala

"So this is how liberty dies — with thunderous applause."

~ Padmé Amidala from Star Wars Episode III: Return of the Sith

Art of the Day: Star Wars: Padmé Amidala

Artwork: Padmé by Casey Jones

I don't agree with some Star Wars fans that said Padmé Amidala was a weak and useless character. She may not have been an in your face kick-butt warrior woman but she was strong, independent, intelligent and brave.

There are many different ways of being a hero and I say Padmé was one. She was awesome.