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Fashion (especially couture) = something that I heartily enjoy reading about, researching, watching, exploring, etc. etc. Male fashion = yuck yuck, boring, yuck yuck.
Call me prejudiced against male fashion, because the truth is – I am. I am bored by it. Most men in my life don’t seem to abide by any rules of fashion – or frankly know that there are rules of fashion. In fact, I have even written about my three top male fashion pet peeves before because I find some male fashion behaviors to be so abhorrent. But character Neal Caffrey – well this man dresses like every woman’s dream, and makes me reconsider that there just may be some exciting possibilities in men’s fashion after all.
I have been a fan of Rachel McAdam’s since her evil turn in ‘Mean Girls.’ And I have actually been quite excited to see her latest flick, ‘Morning Glory’ – especially since Harrison Ford AND Diane Keaton costar {I mean who DOESN’T love Han Solo} PLUS Rachel’s character is a workaholic originally from New Jersey now busting her ass in New York {clearly, I can relate}.
‘How to Marry a Millionaire’ has to be one of my all-time favorite movies. I first saw the movie in tenth grade while on a school trip to South Carolina. I remember all my friends went out for the evening but I stayed in the hotel with a fever. As I sat there, homesick and teenager lonely, I found this lovely little film on tv … in black and white. Since then I have probably viewed the film 40 or 50 times. I can even stream this straight from netflix now, which means I am sure to watch it more and more – something that may just drive my poor husband bonkers. But I just can’t help it! I love the fashion, the silliness and comedic timing of the ladies, the shots of old New York and the old Hollywood glamour that just can’t be found in movies now. Next raining Sunday, give this flick a try. You will love it.
Several years after this fast-talking show ended and even though I have seen every episode at least twice, I still find myself unable to skip a rerun. These girls are everything I respect in a woman – they are smart, confident, avid readers, adventurers and loyal friends. I love the wit, the humor, the antics, and the fashion of the Gilmore Girls. However, no matter how many episodes I watch, there is always one question I ask myself … Am I more a Rory or a Lorelai? Well, wonder no longer …
QUESTION 1: How do you care for your hair?
A. Ponytail and bangs?
B. Loose and curly?
My style, on most days is what one would kindly call ‘casually approachable’. I don’t have a fancy pants job and thus am lately more casual than fashionable. This is a style I should definetly take up a notch. And Amanda Peet in the adorably corny yet fabulous ‘A Lot Like Love’ pulls off this look perfectly – don’t you think?
‘Honestly if you’re not willing to sound stupid, you don’t deserve to be in love.’ {Amanda Peet a la ‘Emily’}
As a graphic artist, I pretty much judge a film within the first minute … that’s right, the opening credits. If there is a good, artistic and relevant opening credit sequence then I settle in with my popcorn and have high hopes for the film. If the opening sequence is a clusterf*ck, well, nine times out of ten I find I am disappointed with the flick. This movie started with a beautiful and elegant kaleidoscope sequence which swirled more and more dramatically until it finally faded into the first image still of the movie. It was really lovely and set a good beginning tone for what was to be a terrific and beautifully shot film.
Even though Orson Welles is the opittamy of d*bagerry and you just want to smack him repeatedly the entire film. And Claire Dane’s character, Sonja, believes that the only way to get ahead in life as a woman is to sleep around … I would still recommend this movie for the sheer beauty of the photography, exquisite costumery/attention to detail, and for the killer jazz/ragtime soundtrack. Where does one even go about finding this music? Does itunes have an old-time jazz playlist?
