Sunday, May 8, 2011
Did I Mention...
...I'm on a 2 week hiatus in Hong Kong, England and France and will return to my former blogging glory upon my return. Be safe x
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
The Royal Wedding: Part 2
It's all about the hats! What a revival! What a variety! Here are my three most favourite:
1. Princess Beatrice. When I first saw her hat I thought it was deer antlers and completely ridiculous. Now however I think the colour is beautiful and the bow a fitting touch. Plus I love a good matching hat-and-coat combo.
2. Frances Osborne. Love the feathers!
3. Santa Palmer-Tomkinson. I like how she utilised an entire colour palette as opposed to sticking to just one block colour.
1. Princess Beatrice. When I first saw her hat I thought it was deer antlers and completely ridiculous. Now however I think the colour is beautiful and the bow a fitting touch. Plus I love a good matching hat-and-coat combo.
2. Frances Osborne. Love the feathers!
3. Santa Palmer-Tomkinson. I like how she utilised an entire colour palette as opposed to sticking to just one block colour.
Did YOU have any faves?
Monday, May 2, 2011
The Royal Wedding: Part 1
Kate Middleton, you're a stunner!
This is what I thought her wedding dress would look along the lines of:
Minimal, classic, elegant and figure-hugging, with lace details to cover her shoulders and flowers in her hair. It wasnt until I saw her actual dress that I realised my version was nowhere near appropriate enough for such a formal event as a royal wedding!
The top-half of her dress was breathtaking - the V-neck was just the right depth to be feminine but not vulgar, and the lace was classic yet modern. The bottom-half of the gown wasnt to my taste but nevertheless it fit the occasion and her style perfectly. I loved her tiara and was glad that she wore some of her hair loose for a softer look. Her makeup was good but I think she should have hired someone to do it for her instead of undertaking it herself. Here's why:
With a pretty face like that you really cant go wrong, but the eyeliner she insists on using every day for the entire rim of her eyes is too harsh. I noticed that her sister Pippa and mother also do this so it's possibly a case of bad habits being passed down. I think that she would suit a soft brown pencil liner starting mid-eye which would accentuate her eyes softly and bring out the blue. Her eyebrows are also a touch too dark and more colour on her lips would have completed the look. But as I said, she's completely gorgeous naturally.
As for Prince William? Spiffing. Equally so was Prince Harry. It was interesting to see the maid of honour's as well as the flower girl's dresses were white like Kate's. I had also pictured a much different bouquet but after reading the sentimental value of the combination of flowers and sprigs, it made more sense. The funniest moments were watching Will hammer poor Kate's finger during the ring ceremony, and lip-reading his countdown of their kiss on the balcony. At least it turned out well in the end, and with a 100 million pound cost you would certainly hope that it would!
This is what I thought her wedding dress would look along the lines of:
Minimal, classic, elegant and figure-hugging, with lace details to cover her shoulders and flowers in her hair. It wasnt until I saw her actual dress that I realised my version was nowhere near appropriate enough for such a formal event as a royal wedding!
The top-half of her dress was breathtaking - the V-neck was just the right depth to be feminine but not vulgar, and the lace was classic yet modern. The bottom-half of the gown wasnt to my taste but nevertheless it fit the occasion and her style perfectly. I loved her tiara and was glad that she wore some of her hair loose for a softer look. Her makeup was good but I think she should have hired someone to do it for her instead of undertaking it herself. Here's why:
With a pretty face like that you really cant go wrong, but the eyeliner she insists on using every day for the entire rim of her eyes is too harsh. I noticed that her sister Pippa and mother also do this so it's possibly a case of bad habits being passed down. I think that she would suit a soft brown pencil liner starting mid-eye which would accentuate her eyes softly and bring out the blue. Her eyebrows are also a touch too dark and more colour on her lips would have completed the look. But as I said, she's completely gorgeous naturally.
As for Prince William? Spiffing. Equally so was Prince Harry. It was interesting to see the maid of honour's as well as the flower girl's dresses were white like Kate's. I had also pictured a much different bouquet but after reading the sentimental value of the combination of flowers and sprigs, it made more sense. The funniest moments were watching Will hammer poor Kate's finger during the ring ceremony, and lip-reading his countdown of their kiss on the balcony. At least it turned out well in the end, and with a 100 million pound cost you would certainly hope that it would!
Sunday, May 1, 2011
5.6/10 for 'Thor'
Um, it's a flop.
Not even phenomenal actors like Natalie Portman and Anthony Hopkins could have brought it up to the standard that I expected. Where was the action? The thrill? Maybe I dont know enough about this comic/Viking Norse legend to fully appreciate the movie, but that's possibly the point - the film should have been simple enough for the ignorant viewers to understand.
There were so many things wrong with it: firstly, the romance between Thor and Jane is quite unrealistic. He's been on earth for what, 36 hours? Poor, poor Natalie Portman having to play a giddy scientist character that has no depth whatsoever except an ability to fall in love very quickly. Secondly, the Guardian could have been utilised a lot more. It went from being hugely scary to...fake fake fake. Actually all of the effects (especially the Frost Giants and their realm) were so unreal that it was hard to feel the fear and anxiety that they were supposed to incite. Thirdly, I felt like too many events and information was crammed into the two hours that it was hard to build any emotional connections. The need for the audience to build a rapport with the characters is crucial and because this was lacking I didnt really care if Thor, his friends from Asgard and his earth acquaintances lived or died. Pretty disappointing really.
Not even phenomenal actors like Natalie Portman and Anthony Hopkins could have brought it up to the standard that I expected. Where was the action? The thrill? Maybe I dont know enough about this comic/Viking Norse legend to fully appreciate the movie, but that's possibly the point - the film should have been simple enough for the ignorant viewers to understand.
There were so many things wrong with it: firstly, the romance between Thor and Jane is quite unrealistic. He's been on earth for what, 36 hours? Poor, poor Natalie Portman having to play a giddy scientist character that has no depth whatsoever except an ability to fall in love very quickly. Secondly, the Guardian could have been utilised a lot more. It went from being hugely scary to...fake fake fake. Actually all of the effects (especially the Frost Giants and their realm) were so unreal that it was hard to feel the fear and anxiety that they were supposed to incite. Thirdly, I felt like too many events and information was crammed into the two hours that it was hard to build any emotional connections. The need for the audience to build a rapport with the characters is crucial and because this was lacking I didnt really care if Thor, his friends from Asgard and his earth acquaintances lived or died. Pretty disappointing really.
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