Posted in Film, smashing set design, tagged film bucket list, fritz lang, metropolis on July 1, 2012 | 2 Comments »
the last film on my film bucket list was actually the first film on the list, fritz lang’s metropolis. i was pleasantly surprised by how fascinating the film was, not to mention how grand and beautiful the sets were (especially considering the film came out in 1927.)
i wanted to share some shots from the film because i found them to be quite lovely. enjoy…
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Posted in beauty, fashion, Film, smashing set design, tagged barbra streisand, clothes, fanny brice, funny girl, hair styles, omar sharis, wardrobe on May 5, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
hello, gorgeous! i’ve been pleasantly surprised to come across such strong female roles on my bucket list as of lately, with last week’s mame dennis from auntie mame and this weeks fanny brice from funny girl. streisand gives a top notch performance and really might be at her best in this film (though i have such a strong love for yentl, no judging… haha)
her body language, expressions, range of voice, hair styles, and wardrobe are all fabulous! plus omar sharif (aka- doctor zhivago) is so irresistible and charming.
really now, how can i attempt these hair styles? big loose curls into a bouffant and chunky side swept or braided bangs. and let’s just talk about this fitted black and white number, shall we?
everything about that outfit is a yes. the hair, the big pearl earrings, the black waist belt, the long collar, the ruffled hem.
and did i mention the furs?!?!
i can’t deny how cute babs is. doesn’t every girl want a feathered pink robe or complimenting pixie cut or attractive man to smooch? *sigh* she really does have it all…
xoxo.lindsay
Posted in fashion, Film, smashing set design, tagged auntie mame, clothes, film, rosalind russell, wardrobe on April 23, 2012 | 2 Comments »
if i were to live inside the world of aunite mame, i’d be perfectly happy. even if i were stuck inside of its opening kaleidoscope jeweled credits! i’ve never heard of auntie mame until the past year, and then it was as if references were everywhere from inspiring the costume designer of mad men to becoming a basis for the hunger games character effie trinket to holiday party conversations.
every second of this film i was smiling from ear to ear. from the wardrobe to rosalind russell’s body language, every frame is pure happiness. and did i mention the clothes?!?!?!?!!? they are to die for!
rosalind russell’s mame has easily entered my top 5 favourite characters of all time. her motto is too “live, live, live!!!” while she suggests that “life is a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death!” even at her worst times, mame still has happiness (and whatever is left) to give around and she’s proof that even in the bad times, if you believe good things will come your way, then they will!
i respect that mame chooses colours as bold as her personality. she is fun and vibrant and her wardrobe completely compliments that, which isn’t that what wardrobes should do for all of us? i also adore how mame changes her hair colour as quickly as she changes her hobbies and interests.
much to learn from here. both on the inside and out. oh auntie mame! highly recommended.
xoxo.lindsay
Posted in Film, room design, smashing set design, tagged art direction, costume, cracks, eva green, jordan scott, juno temple, production design, set, wardrobe on March 11, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
as far as art direction goes, jordan scott’s cracks, featuring eva green, might just be a new favourite. storywise it’s very dark and deep and somewhat disturbing, but the set decoration and costuming is top notch. set in 1930′s england, the film is about a group of young girls attending a boarding school and the personal relationship they form with one of their teachers and role model.
the film used a lot of deep greys and blues with embellishments of warm light and dark water. i’m not so sure i’d recommend the film to just anyone since it is so dark, but every frame is a piece of art which is rare to come by (sofia coppola for example.)
i adore every piece of clothing eva green wears throughout the film. a lot of head scarves, high-waisted pants, and long blazers. also the fabrics of velvets and silks were so rich on the screen and showed beautifully.
the sets were fascinating as well with so many trinkets and odds and ends. i love the dark wall colour and dark furniture.
love love.
xoxo.lindsay
Posted in fashion, Film, smashing set design, tagged clothes, eva marie saint, hitchcock, north by northwest, wardrobe on January 30, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
after last weeks viewing of hitchcock’s north by northwest, i can’t seem to get eva marie saint’s wardrobe out of my head. the boatneck, a-line dresses. the classic fit. the clean lines. hitchcock was brilliant when he dressed his leading ladies because he makes them sexy by showing a little bit of shoulder, or a little bit of the back, but keeps it mysterious with the quarter sleeve or the longer dress hem.
every piece is tailored, classic, feminine and simply stunning. not to mention that the film is great and cary grant is such a dreamboat!
her velvet-y, silk floral dress was by far my favourite…
i find the v-neck back to be smashing!!!
if you haven’t seen the film, then i very much suggest it.
Breakfast from Paris! ...
flourishes in all things feminine and whimsical while aspiring to obtain
a gatsby-esque lifestyle,
oscar wilde state-of-mind,
and romantic sensibility.
...tuileries garden...
...romain duris...
...morning tea...
...rené gruau...
...lucite & lacquer...
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