30 for 30

Welcome to Girly Movie Mondays!!! As you can see, I'm a BAD little blogger and I don't really post very often (Twice in 2010... come ON!). None the less, I will NOT let that stop me from doing Kendi's 30 for 30 challenge!! If you want to see my how outfits unfold over the next 27 days, I will be posting them on flickr. I can't wait to participate along with all the other 30 for 30 challengers. Let's have some fun!!!

Spring Sprouts from Anna Garforth

There is new work from Anna Garforth! I posted about her back when, and i was very happy to see her again via Creature Comforts today. I love this woman's creativity. I can tell that she is breathing inspiration everyday, and that's how I strive to live my life.

Wedding Season

I can't wait to see this with my girlfriends (who happen to be upcoming brides and bridesmaids) this friday! I can't think of a better start to the May Long weekend!

Girly Movie Monday Geekout

I saw Scott Pilgrim vs. the World recently and loved every 8-bit of it . It was a perfect adaptation of the comic! More on that later..... but for now, here is the music video from "The Clash at Demonhead". I didn't recognize that it was "Black Sheep" by Metric, but I should have guessed when she shook her hair from side to side!

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World - 'Black Sheep' Music Video from Louis S on Vimeo.

Yes, Maybe and Don't

I almost forgot that Nia Vardalos is a Winnipeger! I have watched 3 of her movies and I have some comments.

Yes - My Big Fat Greek Wedding:
Watch this one. It's charming and funny and fun.

Maybe - My Life in Ruins:
It's entertaining and has some "moments". It's set in greece, and I love all movies involving travel. It reminded me of my time in Rome. And it reminded me how much I love gelati:)



No - I Hate Valentines Day
The only reason that I may have a slight twinge of regret for turning this off early, is that I may have missed out on more goofy effects that I can now make fun of. After one circle fade, a slow motion running scene, and a tapas bar utilizing comic sans for their signage, I had enough. Even if you are a sucker for the girly movie, there are other movies out there, to spend your time watching. I'm sorry Nia, but this movie was REALLY bad!

Can't wait!!!

With essentially the same plot as The Proposal, but set in Ireland, this movie is guaranteed to make me happy.

Snuggle Bear

Who doesn't want to cozy up to a Big Sleeping Grizzly Bear!?

Alaska-aaa

I went to see "The Proposal" last night. I needed a pick me up after a long week, and this movie did the trick. It had the classic ingredients of a good girly movie, and it made me feel like I was at a family gathering in Sitka, Alaska (or Rockport Massachusetts, where the movie was filmed). I think Sandra Bullock is so beautiful. And Betty White is an adorable Gammi! I have loved Ryan Reynolds ever since "Definetly Maybe". If you are looking for a fun romantic comedy, The Proposal delivers the warm fuzzies and a few laughs.

A recap of epic proportions

It’s been a while since I have posted about movies (hello! the original purpose of this blog!!), so I thought I would catch up on the movies that I have watched in the past little while. I love movies, so there's quite a few.










Some of my favorites in the past few months:
- I Love You, Man – This is my favorite movie of the past year!!! Many thumbs up!!!
- Happy Go Lucky – This is my exact philosophy, made into a movie.
- 17 Again – I did not have a crush on Zac Effron before this, but I now join with the throngs of females willing to throw themselves at this man/boy.
- Star Trek – Good space fun! Live long and prosper!
- Coraline – This movie is great to begin with, but it was amazing to see in 3-D. Check out a nice poster series here... And the dolls I will be purchasing on ebay.
- Monsters vs. Aliens – Seth Rogan was born for this role.
- The Fall – I saw this one a long time ago, but it is a MUST SEE. It’s beautiful and vibrant, with naturally charming acting by a pint sized lead actress.
- Slumdog Millionaire – Who wants to be a Mill-a-naire!
- Pineapple Express – Super Fumados in Spanish!
- The Wrestler - Touching

Some good movies:
- Adventureland
- Wolverine – Deadpool is scary. Wolverine gets shiny claws, that aren’t quite rendered properly.
- Yes Man

Some movies that weren’t my favorites, but served their purpose of entertaining me:
- Angels & Demons – I read the book a while ago. Everyone loves an ancient mystery movie.
- The Spirit
- 7 pounds –This was good, but I only watched it because it was playing on the airplane. This movie is too depressing to make the ‘girly movie’, cut, but there are some moments in it.
- The Dutchess – Ditto.

Movies I am looking forward too:
- UP
- Extract
- The Promotion
- T3
- Enlighten Up
- The Ugly Truth
- Disclaimer: I will try and keep myself from seeing this movie in the theatres, as it is bound to be B-A-D, but I can’t help but crack up at this trailer every time I see it (which has been surprisingly a lot at recent movies) I am referring to ‘Dance Flick’.

So, there it is, a giant list of movies to catch up on if you haven’t seen them already. And that doesn’t even include all the good things of TV these days… but that’s a whole other blog.

Catalina Estrada

On a recent trip to Barcelona, I had the chance to get a glimpse of some work by Catalina Estrada (I think this is her). I love her current work so much! She is bringing really great angular shapes and new pattern design into her work. I really want this t-shirt!!! If you are in Barcelona in the next few weeks check out her exhibition at Iguapop gallery! Or if you are there on July 4th, you MUST check out the opening for the Tim Biskup exhibition!

On a side note, you can check out photos from my trip to spain on flickr:)

Salt n' Peppa

These are too adorable!!! Find them for sale here, at ModCloth.

HJNTIY

He's Just Not That Into You!!! I received this book as a gift from my step-mom, when I first started "dating". It seemed harsh initially, but I know she just wanted to save me excess heartbreak. The movie showcases different relationships which correlate to chapters in the book.

FUN FACT: I saw this one in the theatre, and 99% of the audience was female. I think that automatically classifies it as a Girly Movie Monday feature movie.

Girly breakdown: Ginnifer Goodwin, GiGi, totally made the movie. Justin Long was great in his role, plus he is just so cute:) Ben and Jen have a nice apartment and boat, and I think Jen is beautiful. I have expressed my love for Drew Barrymore in previous posts and she continues to make me happy. I could not stop looking at Jennifer Connelly's eyebrows or ScarJo's boobs. I totally forgot this guy was in Wedding Crashers, and I enjoyed his hosting on SNL recently.

I was surprised at how much I liked this movie after I saw it. But then I remembered... I am a believer in movies promoting smart, funny, confident, and strong women. Even if there isn't a typical montage makeover sequence accompanying it.

It's "that" time again

Yay! It's ANTM time:) This means a new cycle (12) with a new crop of girls. I couldn’t be more excited and looking forward to it all. I have a feeling these girls will be good. I am doing a co-post with The Cherry Journal on this “event”, as she is equally excited and ready for the action. BRING ALL YOU GOT TYRA, we are READY for MAMA!

ALLISON

STEPH: A little squirrly looking, which I have no qualms with… I love the furry little creatures. She is an artist, which could mean some creative posing from this one.
AMBER: Super pretty eyes and nice shaped lips, I think she'll do pretty well. I could see Mama Tyra making her hair a lot darker for the makeover episode.

AMINAT

STEPH: I love the fro. What will they do to it??? She is reminiscent of Dani, the winner of Cycle 6.
AMBER: I get this feeling her name was really Tanima, but to sound more unique, she wrote it backwards. Little did she know this season (oops, sorry, CYCLE) is all about uniquely-named model wannabees. Back on topic though, I think she's gorgeous. Although I could see Tyra deciding to let the 'fro go. I hope not though, yo. ;)

CELIA

STEPH: Mmmmmm, she has nice hair? This hair actually reminds me of your hair Amber, before the switch to the dark side :)
AMBER: What?! I'm offended that she reminds you of me in any way. She looks like she's 47! I'm going to feel really bad for writing that if she ends up being the nicest, most wholesome person on the show. But that leather jacket makes me think she's gonna have a major attitude. Don't all people with leather jackets have that?

FO

STEPH: Oooo – I like this one:). She has adorable freckles, she is wearing a nice vest and she has a tiny tattoo. I want to hear the story! I just hope she has enough attitude to stand out in this competition.
AMBER: I like her...and can definitely see her being versatile and a good Cover Girl. She looks like she might be a bit of a troublemaker.

ISABELLA

STEPH: She’s pretty and I do like her haircut. But she can’t coast on pretty.
AMBER: Too pouty. She looks like she's going to be the whiney one. And she's an aspiring model, so she may possibly be whiney AND think she's better than the rest.

JESSICA

STEPH: “Sexy bedroom eyes” or “I will kill all you skinny beeyotches with my laser glare”? Hmmmm she has long flowing hair which can only mean on thing… a pixie cut a la mia farrow might be in order?
AMBER: Noooo! No pixie cut! I think maybe they'll do chin-length bob. This girl is really pretty, but she needs to lay off the eye squint. She'll learn. Tyra will show her the ways. I think I'm impartial though, because Jessica was always my favourite twin from the Sweet Valley days.

KORTNIE

STEPH: I have a beef with this girls name. Kortnie, pffft! Two things which may work in her favour, or be her demise… BOOBS. I can’t do up my vests either Kortnie.
AMBER: Guaranteed her name is really spelled Courtney, but she's going the unique road like Aminat too. She's cool looking though - I think she'll either the the bitch or the really laid-back one of the group.

LONDON

STEPH: Amanda Bynes knock-off.
AMBER: Nicholas Cage knock-off. I don't like her. First one off, even before Celia. I hope. And are those pleather pants I see?!

NATALIE

STEPH: This one slightly reminds me of Jaime-Lynn Sigler. She looks sad.
AMBER: You're right Steph, way too sad though. Smile, Natalie! We're so proud of your not changing the spelling or letter order of your name

NIJAH

STEPH: Stunning. I like her. I hope she isn’t the crazy one.
AMBER: Ooooh, fierce. Look at that look! And I love that she's from Rancho Cucamonga - because I like saying it. Sounds like cowabunga - but better. She looks like she could be the season's Big Bitch though, orrr crazy.

SANDRA

STEPH: She has very strong features, but I am having trouble getting past her “Troll-inspired” hairdo.
AMBER: This girl is stunning. I can get past the hairdo, although I don't think we'll have to for long, I'm sure Tyra will have it cut right down to almost nothing.

TAHLIA

STEPH: She looks “nice”, therefore I am thinking she is heading home sooner rather than later. I’m not sure if she stands out, but she has lovely curly hair, and blue eyes (They are blue? It’s hard to tell.
AMBER: Ahh, the "plus-sized" girl (also known as not plus-sized at all). She does look super sweet, and her eyes are gorgeous. I hope she's got confidence, I think that will help her stick around.

TEYONA

STEPH: Ty-ty picked Tey-tey. Fancy job you have there, Teyona.
AMBER: Teyona scares me.

Top 2 picks for the win?

STEPH: My top 2 girls that I am betting all the marbles on: Nijah and Fo
AMBER: As if I'm gonna spill those beans! I'm holding off my bet decision until I see the first episode.

Shopping is my game

Clean out your closets ladies! Confessions of a Shopaholic is coming to a theatre near us!!!! EEEeeee.... now I just have to think of what I will wear to watch it:)

Girly Movie Gold Collection: Enchanted

Disney ruled my childhood. I bought into the idea of princess's, sparkly dresses, and cuddly forest animals. I didn't know it at the time, but I was being influenced by the art and design of Mary Blair, among many other talented animators/illustrators. And it has stuck with me to this day. I recently caught up on two that I missed when they came out.... Anastasia and Lilo & Stitch. I will have to save the gushing about Lilo&Stitch for another post.

But today I would like to kick off the "Girly Movie Gold Collection" with Enchanted. 

Enchanted starts out with a classic disney style animation, but changes to real life when Giselle is sent to "a place where there are no happily ever afters". I love the way scenes from past disney movies are woven into the storyline. Also, keep your eyes peeled for appearances from the actresses who provided the voices for past disney princess's!!

Amy Adams is PERFECT in this role. She plays over-the-top cuteness so well. And no modern day fairytale is complete without McDreamy (or James Marsdan).

Disney aside, this movie has some slapstick humour that makes me giggle just thinking about it. Watch a clip here of "Happy Working Song". Ah ah ah ah ahhhhhhhhh!

Oh, and did I mention that there is a talking chipmunk?

Bond Girly

Everything surrounding the 007 empire intrigues me. It continually inspires and influences art, design, literature and film. 

Recently, I came across a new series design for the James Bond books that made me come to a halt (despite my frenzy of christmas shopping, and people weaving). Published by Penguin (so classic), and illustrated by Michael Gillette. Read an interview with Michael here. I LOVE the illustrations and the typography, and I wish I had half the talent of this guy. 

Previously to finding these book covers, I had really enjoyed the typography in Quantum of Solace. To see some screen shots, Doublenaut blogs about that here. Oh and check out their work too. Not Bond related, but also good.

All I want for Christmas

Forget the front teeth, I want this stuff! Some of it is no longer available, but a girly girl can dream, can't she? Make it happen Santa! 

Here are some links, as pictured counter-clockwise: Owl Mittens - originaly sold at Art Effect, Pretty Ring - not sure where I found this one, Burburry Purse - I cannot fathom paying $1495.00 for a purse but this one sure is pretty, and this Peacoat from Couture Candy. 

Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you have a great holiday filled with warmth, love, cheer and maybe a few good presents!

Illustrator + Designer = My Hero

In an attempt to bring my blog up to speed, I am posting some excellent holiday illustrations from my newest favorite illustrator Tad Tarpenter. He is everything that I aspire to be. Check out his flickr for even more visual awesomeness. Oh, and he has a blog.

Spooky Sock Monkeys

K, I realize Halloween is over, but I just came across these Spooky Sock Monkeys and the are too cute not to share! After purchasing this Monkey n Round Blankie (from Holly at Small Potatoes) for a baby shower recently, I have had sock monkeys on the brain. Sign up for the mailing list to find out when a new batch is coming out!