Bling Ring Review

Having watched Lost in Translation I felt convinced that Sofia Coppola was a fun and interesting director. I love Lost in Translation. It is cultured and the actors Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson are great in the movie. However, this initial pretense fooled me into watching the Bling Ring. The movie is based on a true story and explores our obsession with pop culture. While the subject of the movie is quite interesting and it is true that we teens have a very peculiar fascination with celebrities, the movie was just not executed well.

Firstly, it was extremely repetitive. The movie showed a group of teens who raided celebrities' houses. However, these raids did not just occur a few times. No. The teens assiduously went into houses to steal stuff throughout the movie and this got extremely dull and predictable. Rather than repeating this motion, they should have spent more time on character development and delving deeper into the subject. As well as that, the script was appalling. While I agree that these suburban wannabee teens do not have much interesting to say, the script was just too much. It consisted of short, dull phrases like, 'Lets go shopping,' in their insufferable, nasal accents.  

I was also interested to see Emma Watson in the movie. Many reviews said that she was what made the film good and that she is, 'much more than a pretty face.' While I do not think that she was particularly bad in the movie, she was just pretty average. Her accent was definitely better than in the Perks of Being a Wallflower which was terrible, however, she just did not stand out.

So, is Sofia Coppola a one movie type of director who is not able to go beneath the surface of an idea? Or is she just going through a rough patch in her career? 

FALL HAIRSTYLES-2013

As fall falls upon us, it is time to throw the salt sprays back to the sea where they belong, thrust aside our summer nonchalant approach of thinking that summer is the time to let loose and go 'au naturel'. As freeing and relaxing as this time might be, it is time to bring back our hair-burning utensils and redefine our arm muscles, which have been lost from the lack of pulling and tugging which these strenuous and tedious hairstyles entail. 

When looking through the fashion shows of fall 2013, I have noticed three recurring hair trends; low ponytail, braids, and VOLUME. Aside from those, I have also seen many fashion shows with models wearing wet hair which I am a little more dubious about trying out. 

Rachel Zoe fall 2013

Lanvin fall 2013

In many fashion shows such as Lanvin, Oscar de la Renta and Rachel Zoe, models have been rocking the low ponytail. This hairstyle is a slightly softer look than the spring, sleek low ponytail. Unlike the spring hairstyle, these models have some hairs pulled out from the ponytail to create a more relaxed look. 

 

Fendi fall 2013

These pictures show two different types of braided hair. In the Fendi 2013 show, the models were seen with a punk style hairdo. Whilst I believe I am not brave enough to try this style out, I think it looks rather funky. However, in the second picture the hairstyle is more bohemian and relaxed, a very princess-like style.

     Va Va VOLUME! Well the Marc by Marc Jacobs show really made a statement with the extremely voluminous, almost electrified hair. A very bold statement which I fear almost deflects the eye from the clothes.

In the Oscar de la Renta and Roberto Cavalli show I noticed the models with sleeked back, wet hair. While this style might look nice for a few minutes (or otherwise like a wet rat), I fear that I would either catch pneumonia or my hair would become a frizz ball in under ten minutes.

FALL FASHION - PLAID 2013

I have been seeing plaid everywhere recently! Plaid shirts, obviously, but now there are plaid dresses, skirts, trousers, leggings and jackets. Plaid everything! Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with a bit of plaid in one's life. Perhaps in the lining of a wax lined jacket. However, plaid is difficult. What is difficult about wearing these tartan patterns is finding the right balance. On one hand you run the risk of falling into the dreaded farmer category with the plaid rolled up jackets or shirts. Now, that is not a good path to tread. However, on the other hand you could be trapped in with the reminder of the KILT. You know, those wool tartan skirts which men have traditionally worn in the Scottish Highlands (known for not wearing underwear underneath. I can hardly imagine the treacherous itch they must face!). 

So, while not trying to steer you off the plaid band wagon completely, I must just warn you to find the right medium. 

Some examples of when it can be worn well, and not so well...

Now where do I begin, Kristen? Although I want to stay on the plaid topic, it is difficult for me to steer clear of pointing out her terrible shoe choice, unforgiving black bra underneath the sheer, white tshirt and her sullen expression, teamed with her pulled back hair in the style of a school girl. But, in terms of the trousers (more like pyjamas), they have no shape, doing no justice to her skinny legs and on top of that, the colour is all wrong.

Unlike Kristen's trousers, Kate looks cool as usual in these rocker Balmain red trousers tucked into black riding boots. 

Olivia Palermo rocking a lovely, soft, woolen plaid blazer.

Some celebs wearing some slightly questionable plaid red carpet outfits.

A nice way to add some plaid is by simply wrapping a plaid shirt around the waist, as Kylie Jenner demonstrates well here.