- Sunday, September 27, 2015
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The weekend delivered one of the most important nights in television: the Emmys! You all know by now that I'm a sucker for a good red carpet dress, and there were plenty to choose from on Sunday. Whilst Game of Thrones and Olive Kitteridge had a victorious night, some of these actresses were definitely winners in my eyes :)
Emma Roberts - Ahead of her new television series Scream Queens, Emma wore a custom made Jenny Packham gown...so classic and chic!
Lady Gaga - Almost unrecognisable! I went to a TV filming of hers several years ago where she wore a dress made of hair, and a bald cap. So it's safe to say Gaga has come a long way since then, going for the classic black dress and looking demure.
Taylor Schilling - The Orange is the New Black actress stunned in yellow Stella McCartney. Bold and bright but suited her perfectly.
Sarah Hyland - This off the shoulder Zac Posen dress is gorgeous. I absolutely love the colour and the fact that all her accessories were colour matched.
(Images from Getty Images)
Lady Gaga - Almost unrecognisable! I went to a TV filming of hers several years ago where she wore a dress made of hair, and a bald cap. So it's safe to say Gaga has come a long way since then, going for the classic black dress and looking demure.
Taylor Schilling - The Orange is the New Black actress stunned in yellow Stella McCartney. Bold and bright but suited her perfectly.
Sarah Hyland - This off the shoulder Zac Posen dress is gorgeous. I absolutely love the colour and the fact that all her accessories were colour matched.
Maisie Williams - Baby pink Ermanno Scervino for 18 year old Maisie Williams. I love the structure, the shoes, and the understated elegance of it all.
Claire Danes - Pretty dazzling in Prada! This is the way to do sequins without looking like a 80s, 90s disco. Her hair is fantastic too; on days like these I really wish I could pull that off.
Amy Poehler - So gutted she didn't win an Emmy, but she did look great on the red carpet in Michael Kors. And so my love for Parks and Recreation and Amy grows...
Zoe Kazan - It almost hurts my eyes, but in a good way. Optical illusions on a Miu Miu dress? 2 in 1 bonus.
(Images from Getty Images)
- Wednesday, September 23, 2015
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And Fashion Week has officially arrived in London. I miss London already! The most quintessentially British name, Burberry, hit the catwalks again. This time, digital-savvy Burberry had already premiered designs on Snapchat because they're so darn cool. With a 32-piece orchestra, Alison Moyet on vocals, and a front row featuring Kate Moss, Benedict Cumberatch, and Sienna Miller, it must have been a spectacular start.
Colours are pretty minimalistic (black, nudes and gold), with some really pretty gold military-style embroidery, backpacks and netting. And lots of black coats. There's a sense of strength and femininity in the same piece, plus some wildcard coloured items.
Colours are pretty minimalistic (black, nudes and gold), with some really pretty gold military-style embroidery, backpacks and netting. And lots of black coats. There's a sense of strength and femininity in the same piece, plus some wildcard coloured items.
- Tuesday, September 22, 2015
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There have been many James Dean biopics over the years (one notably starring James Franco), and this time it's Dane DeHaan as the free-spirited iconic actor. He gets the mannerisms and daydreamy voice spot on; he's charming and embodies the Rebel Without A Cause star so eloquently. That intense but laidback smoulder...DeHaan is oddly captivating. Dean is still a rising star, and so the journey is tracked in the time before his final films. If you know the story and life of James Dean, you'll recognise the importance of this.
Interestingly, Life doesn't really focus closely on any of Dean's acting nor films nor success. Instead, photographer Dennis Stock (played by Robert Pattinson) is working for Life magazine and desperately trying to capture the essence of this unknown James Dean for a story. It's a man chasing (/stalking) an actor for a photoshoot, not all the glamour on a movie set. It's Hollywood without the actual Hollywood. And to a certain extent, it works. Pattinson's character, Stock, can come across as an obsessed man with a camera, but there are elements of clever awkwardness and the beginnings of a kind-of eventual friendship. There were moments even I felt rather awkward at the gaps in conversation and the weird nature of the relationship - with the sexual orientation of Dean constantly in debate, there are almost flirtatious exchanges on Dean's part. There's definitely some sort of strange chemistry.
The film shows subtle understanding of the golden age Hollywood machine and conforming to it as the only way to success. James Dean was the guy with a passion for acting and desire for individuality; a rebel to the system facing an obvious struggle to do so. Stock, on the other hand, acts as a great tool to help tell the story, and it's clearly a true story as well. Robert Pattinson has moments of understated greatness, but there are scenes where he's playing the world's worst dad and I'm reminded of Kristen Stewart's wooden exchanges in - you guessed it - Twilight.
Eventually, there's a road trip and family time with Dean in his element at home in Indiana - a stark contrast from the bright lights of the red carpet. Each photo captured is a very personal moment, seeming as authentic as possible to the real images. (Just wait until the credits.) There's also performances from Sir Ben Kingsley and Joel Edgerton too, so Life has a pretty impressive list of contributors if you think about it.
Overall, Life is about more than just the Life of famous actor James Dean. At the same time, the film is a pretty flat line - it never really raises the roof and everything is done very quietly. At times I wasn't quite sure if the storyline was actually compelling enough, and I'm still not entirely convinced. If you're very familiar with Dean's body of work, however, you'll be in for a treat and a new perspective. DeHaan's very impressive performance is also a standout one. And hey, if you happened to see James Franco's performance in 2001 too, you'll be able to decide which Green Goblin did it better!
Life will be released in the UK on 25th September. USA will have to wait until 4th December. Oh well, that's Life.
- Tuesday, September 22, 2015
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A brand new Mockingjay Part 2 trailer has just been released. Get goosebumps; it's called 'For Prim' and it's emotional.
I've been a Hunger Games fan since finishing the first book in one night as a teenager (the classic torch under the covers trick). Also, The Hunger Games was one of the first film premieres I ever attended, so it's coming around full circle now!
The final instalment of the wildly successful Hunger Games series is in UK cinemas on 19th November. Tickets go on sale on 1st October. On your marks, set...
- Wednesday, September 16, 2015
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Can I just say how much I LOVE Jenny Packham? Her dresses are simply gorgeous and I struggle not to like them. For her latest collection, she has stated her desire to interlink contrasting masculine and feminine elements into one showstopping outfit.
Fabulous floral prints? Tick. Oscar-worthy dresses? Tick. The embellishments which made me fall in love with her designs in the first place? Big Tick. Packham has packed an English rose garden in her suitcase to New York and delivered once again.
Fabulous floral prints? Tick. Oscar-worthy dresses? Tick. The embellishments which made me fall in love with her designs in the first place? Big Tick. Packham has packed an English rose garden in her suitcase to New York and delivered once again.
This time, all the models on the catwalk wore their hair down and relatively unstyled. Recreate that, and add a bright pop of red/crimson lipstick for a slightly more casual occasionwear.
- Tuesday, September 15, 2015
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Posh or Sporty? Our favourite popstar-turned-mega-designer is back with a surfer-inspired collection for Spring/Summer 16. It's different and bold and beautiful.
With some retro vibes, loud prints, ode to the Great British gingham, and some elegant white dresses in the mix, Victoria Beckham shows no signs of getting boring. You'd even be forgiven for thinking she showcased several different collections. Possibly my favourite element of this range is the flattering, ladylike shape of the skirts and dresses - not quite maxi, but nearly.
The outfits were paired with very simple understated make-up...pretty easy to replicate at home!!
I personally adore the balance of simple colours paired with some bright prints. If you can't wait til next Spring/Summer, simply take a white top or skirt and match with your most patterned item of clothing. Careful clashing is allowed!
I wasn't expecting this collection from VB, I'll be honest, but she captures the laidback effortless cool of surfers brilliantly.
With some retro vibes, loud prints, ode to the Great British gingham, and some elegant white dresses in the mix, Victoria Beckham shows no signs of getting boring. You'd even be forgiven for thinking she showcased several different collections. Possibly my favourite element of this range is the flattering, ladylike shape of the skirts and dresses - not quite maxi, but nearly.
The outfits were paired with very simple understated make-up...pretty easy to replicate at home!!
I personally adore the balance of simple colours paired with some bright prints. If you can't wait til next Spring/Summer, simply take a white top or skirt and match with your most patterned item of clothing. Careful clashing is allowed!
I wasn't expecting this collection from VB, I'll be honest, but she captures the laidback effortless cool of surfers brilliantly.
- Tuesday, September 15, 2015
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