Thursday, August 24, 2006

Walk The Line


Reese Witherspoon won an Academy Award for her role as June Carter, and Jacquin Phoenix looked hot as Johnny Cash.
Last night I watched Walk The Line, I loved it, I'd love to go back to that time, or the time of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, you know, wouldn't it be cool to go back there and dress in those clothes etc? Not permanently, but anyway.

If you haven't seen it or heard of it, which is undoubtable, it's a film based on the life of (what they called at the time) rock-star-Johnny Cash and his soulmate, June Carter. Johnny starts of as Salesman and ends up touring America. I'm not great at reviewing, so basically, rent the film-it's unmissable! One of my new favourites.

Wednesday, August 23, 2006

Kate Spade Knows Style


Who the hell is Kate Spade? Do you know who she is?
I know she sounds familiar, but I had no real idea who she was until I raided the fashion section of my town library. I noticed a book called 'Style'. The cover was a simplistic statement that made me want to borrow it, and now here it is, at my home.

Style is filled with, I hate to sound predictable, but style! It's full of Kate's favourites-stylish films, books, costume designers, architecture. It has a whole directory on every colour and how it works with a style. It's written in an unusual, cosy, cute way. There's the wardrobe ABC, how to organise your closet, how to wear clothes at any place-the beach, at the office, partying, seasonal style. It's not necessarily fillled with stuff I'd jump up to wear, but it's a great way of teaching yourself 'good posture' and 'to create your own style', and learn about Kate's style.

Filled with quotes,such as-'Author Jacqueline Susann typed Valley Of The Dolls on a hot-pink IBM Selectric typewriter', and before you try, don't-I've looked on eBay. Kate talks of family items that hold memories for her, Style by Kate Spade, available at Amazon, is definitely recommended by me, and I haven't even read all of it yet! Here's a website for you if you want to know more about Kate, and how her label, Kate Spade began.



I've just found out she's also written 'Manners' and there's a Kate Spade Barbie!

Monday, August 21, 2006

Are The Scottish Trendsetters?


When I think of Scotland, this is what I see.


Now, this doesn't exactly look particularly stylish-(sorry)

But look at the Autumn?Winter Alexander Mcqueen collection-wool (Scotland's full of sheep, and cold too!), and tartan (the traditional costume, which Scotland is famous for).








Here's a tartan waistcoat for £35 from Topshop. I don't really like it but it's a good example of Scottish influence and you never know, it might look amazing on some people! It looks like it's from L.A.M.B.



















Speaking of L.A.M.B, I had a look at the great Gwen's designs-here is a tartan cocktail dress.
I looove this liittle blazer, also from L.A.M.B. It's not cheap though, sorry-$485.



















Known as the WAGs Captain, and serial-shopaholic, Victoria Beckham, wears this cute little grey tartan mini, an alternative to the usual red. I'm on the hunt for one.

Friday, August 18, 2006

Hot News Straight From A Little Dutch Girl


When I was at my dad's, I watched ANTM-and I loved it!!!! They do it here in Britain too, but what is hot news for you to hear from a little Dutch girl is that Holland is joining in too!

Holland's Next Top Model starts Monday 4th Septemeber, Rtl5 at 21:30! Don't miss it, sadly, I will because I don't have the channel. Holland's answer to Tyra will be Yfke Sturm (left), who is apparently Holland's current top model.

Monday, August 14, 2006

Vuitton Pun


I was in a bookshop recently and they happened to sell bags. At first glance I thought this bag was a fake of the real thing with the Louis Vuitton name on it. But take a closer look-


I actually would not buy the bag but I thought you might wanna see it. My friend Hannah has a top making fun of Dolce and Gabbana-'Dodgy and Banana'!

Tuesday, August 08, 2006

Milla Jovovich Does Not Live Here

'Milla Jovovich does not live here'", this is what was pointed out to me by my stepmum as we waited for my sister to buy pink converses in a shoe shop. We were in Delft, which is here in Holland, doing a little sight-seeing, it was a family day-trip.

So anyway, I stood there thinking-what the hell is that supposed to mean? Could it be a joke? Or maybe she did/does live there? Or maybe, as my step-mum pointed out, she did live there but her and her possible bf split up and the sign was for the postman, telling him she had moved out?

I have a picture of it on my camera so once I get it scanned, I'll post it on here. If you are some kind of huge Milla fan, then comment me for directions to this weird sign next to the door!

Thursday, August 03, 2006

Some Stories DO Have Happy Endings

To cut a long story short, I got my luggage back.
Finally. 3 Days of wearing the same clothes, luckily I bought some underwear on the second.

Anyway, enough of that. BUt it did reaaaaaaaaaallly piss me off.

Although my dad didn't need to get me a whole new wardrobe in the end, he did buy me some new things. Let me tell you how much I love pumps. This much. So if you were such a huge pumps lover, wouldn't you be soooooooooo pissed off (second time I've used that word-I'm sorry) if you could never find any nice ones in your size. Mum said to me, well maybe you'll find some in Holland. I think I was blessed with luck-I did!!!! Blue glittery ones with a pretty bow on them too. They might not sound so appealing but they are very pretty and I feel cute in them! They're nice and cushy inside-FYI.
I also found a halterneck in a gorgeous green and a little 50s sunglasses symbol on the bottom corner for just 10 euros-6 pounds!!! I also found an unusual blue print halterneck, aslo 10 euros! The total was 27 pounds for these three items! And they were all form a shop called Bershka.
I love discovering new shops! So visit their site, there are some very pretty, magical animations under the Autumn/winter 06 collection.

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