Living: The Graduate

The Graduate is a classic American film. I remember watching it for the first time in high school, but I didn't really appreciate it until I was a little older and re watched after college. I loved the music of Simon & Garfunkel, the sexy black & animal print style of Anne Bancroft, and the complete awkwardness of Dustin Hoffman mixed with the 60s Pasadena lifestyle. This movie impacted an entire generation and inspired classic decor and fashion that is still popular today.

Mango glitter dress, $68 / Vero Moda leopard print coat / Stella McCartney / Fogal black tight / Myla demi bra / Rupert Sanderson shoes / Tory Burch clutch / Oasis gold earrings, $6.05 / Etro Slim-Fit Contrast-Placket Cotton Shirt / Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona® Couch / Picnic Green Bamboo Decorative Pillow / Safari Cheetah Giclee Glow Black Bronze Table Lamp / DiSinistra 26" Stainless Steel and Ivory Counter Stool / Abstract Square 25" Wide Antiqued Gold Mirror / Worlds Away Carr Gold Leafed Bar Cart / Wild And Wolf Black Series 302 Telephone, $83

Living: Something's Gotta Give

Something's Gotta Give is one of my favorite movies. You've got Jack, Diane, The Hampton's, and Nancy Meyers set design. Perfect. I would die to live in Erica Berry's Hampton's writing get-a-way. Walking on those beaches with fresh Atlantic salt wind blowing on my face and running down to the french market for a few things. So relaxing and beautiful. I also love the distinct clothing choices. Erica's crisp white turtlenecks & chinos, and Marin's distinct floral Hampton's style as opposed to everyone's all black city attire. I also enjoy Harry's playboy, music mogul care free looks and doctor Julian's airy, beach-side professional wardrobe. And of course like Erica always wanted, a script that ends in Paris for a special birthday. It streaming right now on Netflix. Enjoy.

Christopher Kane scalloped dress / Stella McCartney jersey knit dress / Jane Norman , $38 / Old Navy padded bikini / River Island triangle bikini, $7.58 / J.Crew wedge heels / River Island beige handbag, $53 / Marc by Marc Jacobs hobo shoulder bag, $535 / Yves Saint Laurent snake jewelry / Isharya jewelry, $175 / Corinne McCormack tortoise shell eyeglass / Chiasso Analyst Office Chair - White / Speck 13-inch SeeThru Case for Aluminum MacBook (Clear) - Apple Store... / Brooks Brothers Cotton Turtleneck / Christie's Auction Paddle Ball Game, Buy Unique Gifts From..., $50Gosha Rubchinskiy print top /

 Tiffany & Co. jewelry / Brooks Brothers Cordovan Cigar Case / Burberry Brit Slim-Fit Cotton and Linen-Blend Shirt / Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer Sunglasses / CLOSED EATON Chinos, $245 / GANT Rugger Dreamy Oxford Solid Hugger Original Button Down / Old Navy Mens Everyday Classic Fit Khakis / Levi's® MISSION Basic Tshirt, $38 / LSA Wine Champagne Flute - set of 4, $67 / Pier One River Rocks / Smythson Little Black Book Wafer

Living: Hitchcock

This past weekend I watched the movie Hitchcock with my parents. I had already seen it while visiting John and Bayley in DC last fall, but it never made it to the Tupelo theaters so my parents had to wait for an OnDemand viewing. I remembered LOVING this movie when I first saw it. The movie takes place during the time period of famed director Alfred Hitchcock's making of his most remembered picture, Psycho. Helen Mirren & Anthony Hopkins, behind-the-scenes look at getting a movie made, and 1950s-60s California decor--what's not to love?! The sets and wardrobe stuck out even more to me during the second viewing. 

Tech accessory / Eye care, $38 / Diva / Ethan Allen Ornately Carved Mirror / Seasons Reversible Light Blue/Ecru Full/Queen Flannel Comforter - Bed... / KitchenAid Onyx Black 5 Qt. Stand Mixer / Velvet End of Bed Bench - White : Target / Crate & Barrel Set of 3 Glass Canisters / Gold Leaf Ceramic Vase / Color Plus Harvest Gold Creme Fabric Drum Ovo Table Lamp -... / GreenGate Apron Audrey Mint, $34 / Juliette Bed | Pottery Barn Kids / Oval Dinette Set with Channel Back Chairs | Retro Furniture |...

White robe / Iodus one piece swimsuit, $150 / Umbrella / Bottega Veneta acetate sunglasses / Hat Attack wide brim hat / American Apparel oversized eyeglass / Reiss 1971 Toby Washed Oxford Shirt / Amazon.com: Ultimate Shag Rug, 1'8"x2'8", SUNSHINE YELLOW: Home &... / Picnic Turquoise Bamboo Decorative Pillow / 1950s Floor Lamp by Jacques Biny / It's Only a Movie Alfred Hitchcock A Personal Biography (Paperback)...

Movie Fashion: The Turning Point

Do you ever stumble across a movie on Netflix or TV and wonder how you "HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS MOVIE?" I did that the other day with The Turning Point. TTP stars Anne Bancroft and Shirley MacLaine as Emma and DeeDee former ballet,dancing best friends in NYC as members of The American Ballet Company. Emma became a star and danced her entire life while DeeDee married, had babies and now owns a dance studio with her dancer husband {played by Tom Skerritt-who knew they were in a film together before Steel Magnolias..NOT ME} in Oklahoma City. The company visits Oklahoma City and DeeDee is reunited with her former dancing life. DeeDee's daughter Amelia {a prima ballerina} is invited to join the company so DeeDee goes with her to NYC and the story unfolds from there with past jealousies emerging, regrets resurfacing, and secrets coming out. All with many ballet interludes from the real American Ballet Company and Mikhail Baryshnikov.

I love, love ballet and all dance movies. The fashion really stuck out to me in this movie. The personality differences of Emma and DeeDee are expressed distinctly through their clothing choices. I love Emma's feminine grace and elegance that is expressed in her pale color choices and classic styles,  and I love DeeDee's carefree cheery, mom-of-three trendy looks.

Cross top / River Island winter white skirt, $38 / Tony bianco, $83 / Rochas tote / Burberry watch / Witchery , $73

Sleeveless shirt, $23 / Jaeger silk pants, $225 / Dorothy Perkins navy espadrille / Marc by Marc Jacobs , $580 / Kenneth Jay Lane jewelry, $94 / ASOS sunglasses / Damir Doma

Acne georgette dress / Jimmy Choo glitter platform heels / Steve Madden high heel / Lanvin genuine leather handbag, $2,165 / Python handbag, $20 / Coach bangle bracelet / Wendy Mink gold jewelry

Such a great movie, with such great actresses. The ballet parts alone are worth a first time viewing, but the story line is interesting too. I might be watching this gem many more times in the future. So glad Netlix makes suggestions.