girl crush: marine vacth

I have yet to see Jeune et Jolie (I can't seem to find any links online with English subtitles) but I am already in love with Marine Vacth's look. She takes the "French girl" vibe to a whole other level going back to that unwashed bed head, minimal makeup, pouty face and boyish clothes. She's also making it to the top of my style inspiration list.

[Summer] Cinematic Style: Townspeople of Amity Island in 'Jaws'

The ultimate summer getaway: Amity Island. I happened to have been to Amity Island (three or four times, I think) and it's quite lovely. Lots of sand and sun and blue waters. The town has a very cohesive appearance: the buildings are soft blue or white or off white. Everything matches the water, really. The beaches are always decorated with umbrellas in primary colors and beach bodies and sun hats.

Okay, so I've seen the Jaws experience during the back lots tour at Universal Studios Hollywood. I first went when I was a kid and I have gone three times since, the last being in 2013 during my spring break (the last time I was in my hometown *tear*). The back lots tour is one of the neatest things I've done, period. I am a sucker for movie magic and I love behind the scenes footage of everything. The tour is so. Much. Fun. If you're ever out in L.A., at least go to Universal just for the back lots tour and for the hell of it. I think I associate a lot of it with nostalgia. Like I said, I went when I was a kid and have the best memories of it. I have even gone as far as call Universal Studios my home away from home, I love it so much. The Jaws experience is honestly probably the cheesiest (and oldest) part of the tour. Although the Fast and Furious portion is pretty lame too. Basically a huge ani-matronic shark comes after you at water level and it's so goofy. However, it doesn't dampen my love for the film.

I saw the film when I was young, too. My parents were really good at showing my sister and I really good, classic films growing up (and still are; my dad loves Pulp Fiction and my mom just recommended the Robert Redford film Jeremiah Johnson). Actually, I believe that my first crush came from this film, too. Well, more like slight fascination; I mean I was probably 9 or 10. I just remember thinking that Martin Brody, played by Roy Scheider, was a very handsome man. I enjoyed how quiet he was and how we was the under dog throughout the whole film and in the end, kills the shark that terrorizes his home and becomes the unsung hero. He's sort of the normal one and is a simple family man trying to be a simple sheriff in a town that has become over run with horror.

Now, when I watch it approaching my twenties, I feel somewhat the same way about Brody. But I also have begun to look at the costumes in the film. Everyone on Amity Island has the ultimate East Coast summer wardrobe. Just like the buildings, everyone's clothes are in soft blue; there are some khakis, whites, navies, greys and some blacks. Easy, comfortable and classic. I especially love Mrs. Brody's outfit in the first picture with her sweater tied around her waist (her waist, too, not her hips - so corny). And she has that perfect boyfriend shirt in the perfect shade of periwinkle blue. I also love her black sweater and white pants combo in the fourth photo. Matt Hooper's (played by Richard Drefuss) look as he arrives to Amity Island is a favorite as well: a grey crew neck sweater, a lived in blue jean jacket, a navy cap and a perfectly beat up brown leather rucksack. Not pictured are Hooper's perfect navy blue boat shoes when the three of them are on the boat trying to catch the beast.

Cinematic Style Summer Series

spring/summer 2014

 

1 - 2: Hérmes, Christopher Kane, 3 - 4: Chloé

Into blush tones and white for this spring and summer. Basically all I want to wear is peach, nude and white with maybe a splash of blue every once and a while. And I can't forget my cognac brown sandals that were a dream come true at the end of last summer. I want to wear easy t-shirts, easy shorts, and tortoise shell sunglasses.

Goals:

1. internship + job
2. clean out/organize wardrobe
3. go to the beach
4. change license
5. get a passport
6. make this lemon berry cake
7. get a summer glow

Muses:

1. Georgia May Jagger as a beauty icon
2. Bossa Nova music
3. Tensnake's album "Glow"
4. baby pink and coral pink
5. sky blue
6. strawberry blonde hair

happy international women's day

1. Julie Delpy


Of course I first saw Julie Delpy in the Before series and she just really caught my attention. Her sweet French accent and the disheveled, summer traveler look that she had made me focus on her for a good portion of the first film in the series, Before Sunrise. I also found solitude in some of the things her character said. It made me happy to know that she was (and is) 1/3 of the team that made all three of those movies so wonderful. Not only is she a fabulous screenplay writer, but she sings and is such a great role model for women in film.

2. Gillian Anderson


How could anyone not love Dana Scully? Gillian Anderson made women in the FBI and "the force" on television possible by playing Special Agent Dana Scully in The X-Files for about 10 years. Gillian still kicks ass today playing Hannibal Lecter's psychiatrist (which is a lot of work) on NBC's Hannibal and had her own drama in the U.K. as well as another new show here in America. The world can't get away from Gillian Anderson and I hope we never tire of her. Also, her speech at the 1997 Golden Globe awards when she wins best actress sums it all up.

3. Lena Dunham


I just really love Lena and Girls. The show is so funny and so much fun to watch. I am tired of all the debating and arguing and I just want people to watch the show with an open mind to watching something slightly entertaining. Yes, some of the characters are annoying, but that's what makes the show unique. Not everyone is perfect and certainly not the girls on Girls. Not only is Lena a fantastic writer (her book come out October 7th; it's already marked in my calendar), but she just seems like the girl you're friends with that you can spend hours talking to about wonderful things over coffee. Exhibit A.

4. Natalie Massenet


I don't think Natalie Massenet gets enough credit for what she's done with Net-a-Porter and now Porter Magazine. Natalie basically changed the game for online shopping and as created a hub for high fashion. And let's just talk about Porter Magazine. It's basically flawless. It's different from other glossies. It focuses on women and what kind of high luxury goods all women want. There are actual quality articles and editorials in Porter instead of just random pages with random clothes and accessories thrown around like a Polyvore set. Some real thought from a real woman went into Porter Magazine and I can't wait for issue 2.

5. Stella McCartney


Stella makes clothes that women and girls want to wear. She's thrown into the category of "best friend clothes" with Phoebe Philo and Hannah MacGibbon and that's not such a bad thing. Watching this Vogue Voices video about her made me want to go out and buy a bunch of Stella. Or at least go check to see if the few leather pieces I have aren't real leather. It also made me realize how often I over look Stella during fashion week. She's so smart and beautiful and looks like a great mum. We need women designing for women that are like Stella. She knows what we want when we want it. Her brand is something no man could ever be so successful with.

While we're at it, here are some fabulous women-power movies to watch and women-power songs to listen to.

Happy International Women's day!

Films:
Bachelorette
Before series
Tiny Furniture
Beaches
The Help
True Romance (for that Patricia Arquette fight scene)
Mermaids
Friends With Kids (Jennifer Westfeldt: we need more from you!)
Thelma & Louise
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

Jams:
Cocaine by Spalding Rockwell
Keep on Movin' by Soul II Soul
A Waltz for a Night by Julie Delpy
Marry The Night by Lady Gaga
That's The Way Love Goes by Janet Jackson
Make a Scene by Sophie Ellis-Bextor

oscar night

Julie Delpy in Jenny Packham, Lupita Nyong'o in Prada

Cate Blanchett in Armani Privé, Charlize Theron in Dior

Simple and glamorous describes my four favorite looks from the Oscar's last night. I honestly can't get over Lupita Nyong'o's dress, though.