I entered and so should you! These bags are so cute!
http://www.devorelebeaumonstre.com/2012/02/leather-satchel-co-giveaway.html
Friday, February 10, 2012
Monday, January 16, 2012
Bag Giveaway!
Awesome giveaway by Fashion Chalet! :)
http://www.fashionchalet.net/2012/01/giveaway-balenciaga-arena-classic-city.html
http://www.fashionchalet.net/2012/01/giveaway-balenciaga-arena-classic-city.html
Singin' in the Rain!!
Singin' in the Rain is one of my favorite musicals of all time - I love the songs, dance numbers, amazing costumes, and the old humor that still makes anyone today laugh (if only movies like this were still made!).
The story, as many probably know well, follows the Hollywood movie industry in the late 1920s as they undergo the transition from silent films to "talkies"; it stars Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Donald O'Connor as Don Lockwood, Kathy Selden, and Cosmo Brown, though other famed actors dazzle onscreen as well.
Musicals are very comforting films to watch; they are (usually) happy and cheerful and make you want to leap around like a ballerina from the New Work Ballet afterward (I actually do wish my life was a musical sometimes -- it would be so much more exciting!!). Singin' in the Rain not only evokes this feeling of bubbly contentedness, but the setting in time happens to be the Jazz Age, a decade I wish I could go back to experience (a reason why I LOVED Midnight in Paris - a must-see if you haven't already!) It was a reactionary period - following WWI - when everyone just wanted to live freely and well. Although most portrayals of history often romanticize events and leave out the hardships, Singin' in the Rain does capture the sense of hope and inspiration many felt at the time, which is what really makes me love the movie!
Besides that though - the costumes are amazing!! I especially love the over-the-top flapper dresses worn by the character Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen) - they are covered with all sorts of glitter and feathers! Another aspect of wardrobe that caught my eye: the rainbow of fringey flapper outfits from the number "Broadway Melody Ballet" when Don sings and dances in a speakeasy for the final scene of The Dancing Cavalier. The dresses range from hot pink to orange to purple and yellow! If I could ever get my hands on something like those I seriously would wear it out with a simple little coat!
Hope this inspired you to go have a musical marathon! I'm off to watch Breakfast at Tiffany's!
- Sophie
P.S.
Here are a few old photos of flappers from the 1920s:
SERIOUSLY AWESOME, RIGHT!?! :)
The story, as many probably know well, follows the Hollywood movie industry in the late 1920s as they undergo the transition from silent films to "talkies"; it stars Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Donald O'Connor as Don Lockwood, Kathy Selden, and Cosmo Brown, though other famed actors dazzle onscreen as well.
Musicals are very comforting films to watch; they are (usually) happy and cheerful and make you want to leap around like a ballerina from the New Work Ballet afterward (I actually do wish my life was a musical sometimes -- it would be so much more exciting!!). Singin' in the Rain not only evokes this feeling of bubbly contentedness, but the setting in time happens to be the Jazz Age, a decade I wish I could go back to experience (a reason why I LOVED Midnight in Paris - a must-see if you haven't already!) It was a reactionary period - following WWI - when everyone just wanted to live freely and well. Although most portrayals of history often romanticize events and leave out the hardships, Singin' in the Rain does capture the sense of hope and inspiration many felt at the time, which is what really makes me love the movie!
Besides that though - the costumes are amazing!! I especially love the over-the-top flapper dresses worn by the character Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen) - they are covered with all sorts of glitter and feathers! Another aspect of wardrobe that caught my eye: the rainbow of fringey flapper outfits from the number "Broadway Melody Ballet" when Don sings and dances in a speakeasy for the final scene of The Dancing Cavalier. The dresses range from hot pink to orange to purple and yellow! If I could ever get my hands on something like those I seriously would wear it out with a simple little coat!
Hope this inspired you to go have a musical marathon! I'm off to watch Breakfast at Tiffany's!
- Sophie
P.S.
Here are a few old photos of flappers from the 1920s:
Sunday, January 15, 2012
The Golden Globes 2012
Currently, I am not watching the Golden Globes, nor did I watch the red carpet, so you may be wondering why this post has anything to do with said event. Well, usually my friends and I gab on for hours about the gorgeous designer gowns of lush fabric and rich color, embroidered with sequins, lace, and feathers; but today, I actually had no knowledge of the event until it popped up on MSN.... Usually, I love to watch red carpet events because I often daydream about wearing dresses of equal craftsmanship someday, or of the Old Hollywood glamour a few of the pieces might echo (by then though, dance sequences and musical numbers float through my mind and I wish I was walking along by the fabled Chinese Theater in the 1930s....).
Anyway, naturally I browsed through the photos, slightly amazed by some of the interesting choices some of the wearers made (there are so many beautiful dresses out there - thoughts that swirled through my mind at that point ran along the lines of "Why on earth would you chose that?!"). Despite some of the boring, expected, or just flat-out unattractive decisions, there were many gowns that struck my fancy.
Here are my top:
I love love loveee Emma Stone's red carpet fashion! This isn't my favorite of her looks, but it's still very pretty!
Missi Pyle's poofy yellow dress is interesting. I like it with the bright red lipstick and her wavy blond hair swept up!
Though I would never wear this, Tilda Swinton has the awesomest minimalist/ geometric style!
Rooney Mara's dress was pretty, but not all too exciting.
-Sophie
Anyway, naturally I browsed through the photos, slightly amazed by some of the interesting choices some of the wearers made (there are so many beautiful dresses out there - thoughts that swirled through my mind at that point ran along the lines of "Why on earth would you chose that?!"). Despite some of the boring, expected, or just flat-out unattractive decisions, there were many gowns that struck my fancy.
Here are my top:
-Sophie
First Article!
I have
wanted to start a style blog for some time, one where I can post the fashion of
incredible designers in the industry, outfits of my own creation, maybe
interior design photos, as well as anything random that catches my interest.
Now, finally after creating a tumblr for extra photos, I have also made a blog!
I am really excited to get started and start posting!
Hope you enjoy! J
Sophie
P.S. I will try to update as often as possible!
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