Parlez vous Français?

Oh joie! Oh magnifique! Le festival de cinéma français a lieu!
*clears throat*

Ahem...
Translation: The French Film Festival is coming to a state near you and I'm postively bursting with excitement!

The festival promises a total of 43 films ranging from Drama, Romance, Comedy and everything in between and will be played nationwide during the whole month of March.

What's more, Jean-Pierre Jeunet (director of cult Fromance, Amelie) will be screening his new film MICMACS on the opening night!

That's sure to give those Art vs. Science lads something to sing and dance about!

If you want to know more about what's on offer, sessions and dates, head over to http://www.frenchfilmfestival.org/ and help yourself to the brochure.... and er, french lessons!

Au revoir!

Parlez vous Français?

Tea is for Tuesday

I believe in feeling inspired every single day.
The world is a gorgeous place and I wanted to share with you just a few images that made me remember how amazing talent can easily be missed. If you're not quick, it can vanish without a trace within the blink of an eye or the flash of a lens.

Tea is for Tuesday

Dream A Little Dream

“Those who find beautiful meanings in beautiful things are the cultivated. For these there is hope.”

- Oscar Wilde (The Picture of Dorian Gray)

Dream A Little Dream

I swear, if i see one more embellished shoulder...

I'm positively keen for winter to roll in. Primarily so I can dive into a big pile of snuggly warm things to cradle my bones.
Yes, I'm all for summer weather. Things like festivals, lemonade and polaroids come to mind. But I'm from a shitty, freezing little town so I tend to welcome any subzero temps. I also prefer grandpa cardigans and booties to bright tee's and denim cutoffs.

Yesterday was exciting. Pay day always is. But it became even more wonderful after finding 5 new winter pieces channeling the 'androgynous parisian office worker by day, kid at a carnival by night' look I was so going after.

Not one, but all 5 scanned at a ridiculously lower price than previously stated on the tags. Hello $36!

I swear, if i see one more embellished shoulder...

Lust For Life

It’s still raining and the cats are asleep. Today I’m...

Drinking
Twinings Chai tea. I was skeptical. I'm now converted.

Listening to

'Kingdom of Rust' by the Doves. A beautiful, heart wrenching song with a bittersweet video I think you should watch.

Wishing

I could speak Gaelic to feel more in touch with my heritage

Being inspired by

retro blogs like Betty Lou Got A New and Snapped-Garters

Designing
A tattoo for my inner forearm. It means a lot to me.

Motivated

after completing several goals on my Bucket List

Wanting

tickets to see Tegan & Sara

Missing

Mums cooking. The rainy weather makes me homesick.

Feeling

crafty! I want to do some scrapbooking

Excited

about meeting my God Son in 3 weeks!

Loathing

The trailer I saw for 'I Love You, Beth Cooper.'

Admiring

Randy Pausch

Remembering

The wonderful time I had shopping around in Melbourne

Reading

The Portrait of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

Writing

more script ideas

Buying
A little turquoise beret

Lust For Life

February In Flight

I honestly cannot believe January has come and gone already. It rained here yesterday. Alot. And it reminded me how even though February tries, it's never quite summer once January has flown the coop. So in remembrance, I thought it best to list the new releases I viewed at the cinema when the suns rays got a little too unbearable, aswell as a quick statement on what I thought about them.

Avatar (3D) - A film that took 5 years and $200million to make, the visuals are breathtaking, setting a new benchmark for all future sci-fis to come, despite how simple and eerily reminiscent of Pocahontas or Fern Gully the storyline may have been. 4.5/5

The Lovely Bones - Heavy, confronting subject matter following past and present storylines subvert typical mainstream cinema. The contrast between gloomy reality and Susie's personal heaven over indulge in special effects, distracting viewers from the film's central premise. 2.5/5

Sherlock Holmes - Cute, snappy humour, stunning costumes and sets, the cinematography and style is distinctly Guy Ritchie's without neglecting a tight, seamless storyline. Even if it was a step-by-step example of the 3 Acts. 3.5/5

Fantastic Mr. Fox - Gorgeous stop-motion animation complimenting the imagination of Roald Dahl with the heartwarming vision of Wes Anderson (The Royal Tenenbaums). Refreshing and witty, Clooney's suave presence makes this truly memorable, though perhaps a little difficult for youngsters to comprehend. 4.5/5

Up In The Air - Despite being in production for several years, the subject matter is timely and relevant, the film aided with several genuine interviews from the recently unemployed to give the light hearted, quirky film an angle of authenticity and grim reality. Mirroring the suave, classy demeanour of Clooney, the slinky soundtrack and glossy style is refreshing and his character amusing in his hypocrisy and stubborness when his own position becomes threatened. 4/5

February In Flight

She's got Bette Davis eyes

Red lipstick, cigarette holders and all things sparkly. Oh!

These breathtaking photos featuring model Toni Gerrn in the latest Vogue Germany were enough to make me want to dedicate my days to building a time machine so that I may be able to stroll amongst the screen sirens of the 1940's such as Grace Kelly and Rita Hayworth.

If you're like me and adore the era of all things glamorous, then I suggest you indulge in some fine Hollywood classics such as Casablanca, All About Eve and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.

Yesterday is so very now, darlings.

She's got Bette Davis eyes