Just a Minute in...July

Sorry for my lack of posting lately! I've been rather uninspired and don't want to just slap any old thing on my lovely little blog. Although I have been inspired recently to blog about life in Nepal so if you have a minute you should wander over to Beryl Abroad. But anyway, I just took a minute to do this...

Watching... I've finally finished Sex & the City so last night I tried to watch Cougar Town with Courtney Cox...very strange show - and I couldn't stop looking at Courtney's non moving face?!
Eating... An apple because I just read an article about how an apple a day truly keeps the doctor away!
Reading... Trying to get through 'Eat, Pray, Love' before the movie comes out in August (Trailer below - so excited!). By Elizabeth Gilbert.
Listening... Travie McCoy's new album, Lazarus.
Wanting... Mint coloured nail polish like the photo above, oh so summery!
Excited about... French classes starting next week! One hour everyday for 10 weeks, this is going to require major dedication! At least I can cross that one off my resolution list!



'Just a minute' is a fabulous idea from these ladies: click here and here...

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The Waiting City

I saw this movie over at Daydream Lily and I can't wait to see it. Since living in Nepal I am very into movies based in this region, especially India because I can relate to the imagery and most of the experiences that are encountered. The Waiting City looks really well made for an Australian movie (I had to say it!) and I was surprised that Isabel Lucas was in it too (along with other Aussie acting legends Radha Mitchell and Joel Edgerton). It comes out in cinemas in Australia July 15th...not sure how I'm going to get to see it, but I will find a way!

Daydream Lily describes it...
"...The Waiting City tells the story of an outwardly happy Australian couple who journey to India to collect their adopted baby. When they arrive in Kolkata they discover that the adoption arrangements have still to be finalised. Soon the intoxicating mystic power of the city pulls them in separate and unexpected directions and the vulnerability of their marriage begins to reveal itself... "

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Afternoon Delight // Curves are Back

This new Volkswagen commercial made me laugh last night...

One day, I will own a VW Beetle :)

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Sri Lanka

Tell me this video doesn't inspire you and make you want to get on a plane to this magical place?

It also keeps you in suspense as to where this enchanting place is...I was thinking Thailand? Malaysia? Philippines? But no, it's Sri Lanka and boy has it moved up the ranks on my travel list!

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Lover is Mine

The Harvest. Film trailer. from LOVER® on Vimeo.

I am enchanted by this mini film by Lover. Maybe more so because it reminds me of times in country Australia, where lots of wonderful childhood memories are based.

I am also very enchanted by this dress. Current obsession, lace.
www.loverthelabel.com

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Happy V Day!

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! I wonder what my hubby has in store for us today...
Speaking of Valentine's Day I can't wait to see this movie starring nearly half of Hollywood...

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Coco Avant Chanel

On our flight from Sydney to Bangkok I watched Coco Avant Chanel (Coco before Chanel). I'm glad I finally had the opportunity to see it and I was so surprised by Gabrielle Chanel's life before the couture label. I read a few reviews about the film, and alot of people mention the contradictions in her life. One major one is the fact that she created/wore clothes that did not conform to the traditional style of that time: no corsets, big puffy dresses, no big hats etc. and instead created her own brand that is now considered the 'ultimate' in the fashion world, of which every woman wants to get her little mittens on.
I loved to see how little by little her style and clothing develop into familiar pieces throughout the film, such as the tweed jackets, that we can still see now as Chanel classics. I, like most women that have seen the movie, fell in love with the black dress that she wore dancing with the love of her life, Boy Chapel. My oh my, it was just beautiful...
I think the greatest thing about this film, was that it wasn't glamorous. It was real, and didn't Audrey Tautou do a fabulous job? Love her!

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Flick Watch

Here are two movies that I'm really looking forward to seeing...they are completely different in theme but still have me excited!

The first is Paper Heart, a documentary style story about a girl who doesn't believe in love. It looks so cute! Stars Michael Cera from Napoleon Dynamite and is out in cinemas in the U.S. August 7th.


The second movie I want to see is The September Issue. "It tells the story of legendary Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour and her larger-than-life team of editors creating the issue and ruling the world of fashion." I want to see behind the scenes what it is they put into Vogue, that makes it what it is today. Out in the U.S. 28th August!

I love the line by Anna about how the title is too large, "it's like its made for blind people."

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