Just a quick post for tonight -- here are two songs that I've been listening to before I fall sleep for the past couple of nights now... well, it's really more like they help me go to sleep. ;)
Never Say Never
(no, not Justin Bieber's!)
Happiness
Happiness feels a lot like sorrow
Let it be, you can't make it come or go
Happiness is like the old man told me
Look for it, but you'll never find it all
Let it go, live your life and leave it
Then one day, wake up and she'll be home
I love The Fray!
I feel like their songs can be the soundtrack to anyone's life, don't you think so?
I watched some of the shows I TiVoed and I also watched Something Borrowed!
I didn't watch it when it came out because I wanted to read the book first... and after I read the book, I didn't have the time to actually go see it, so I decided to wait for it to come out on DVD.
Rachel is a talented attorney at a top New York law firm, a generous and loyal friend and, unhappily, still single as her engaged best friend Darcy is constantly reminding her. But after one drink too many at her 30th birthday party, perpetual good girl Rachel unexpectedly ends up in bed with the guy she's had a crush on since law school, Dex, who just happens to be Darcy's fiance. When Rachel and Darcy's lifelong friendship collides with true love, it leads to unexpected complications and potentially explosive romantic revelations. Meanwhile, Ethan, who has been Rachel's constant confidante and sometimes conscience, has been harboring a secret of his own, and Marcus, an irrepressible womanizer, can't keep his mind out of the gutter or his hands off any girl within reach.
***from Yahoo! movies***
Critics gave it a C- and Yahoo! users gave it a B+.
First thing I want to say... I think the actors they picked were all perfect! Ginnifer Goodwin, Kate Hudson, Colin Egglesfield, and John Krasinski were excellent choices!
Ginnifer Goodwin - Rachel White
I love how Ginnifer is so low-key
(meaning I don't see her in gossip magazines and websites that often...),
but can definitely make an impact when she wants to -- whether fashion-wise or as an actress.
She plays the role of Rachel perfectly!
She's got that smart, generous, caring, and giving (somewhat to a fault) thing down to a T.
Her character is a little bit like Anne Hathaway's Emma in Bride Wars (who incidentally was best friends with Kate Hudson too!), but Ginnifer did a good job in making Rachel a solid character.
Rachel is the perfect best friend, but she is also flawed. And it's really interesting to read/see her battle with herself and with what she is doing. It felt like Rachel can be anyone's friend, and although what she did was wrong, I can't help but cheer her on... which brings us to Kate's Darcy...
Kate Hudson - Darcy Rhone
I guess what makes people sympathize with Rachel (even though technically it was wrong for her to carry on an affair with her best friend's fiance) is Darcy herself.
Darcy is a selfish person, she is so full of herself, and she takes advantage of and always tries to one-up Rachel. But on the other hand, she can also be a good friend... and from both the book and the movie, we can see that Rachel and Darcy's friendship was deep-rooted and that it meant a lot to both of them.
Even though she doesn't really match Emily Giffin's description of Darcy, I think Kate Hudson played Darcy excellently -- she has the capability to be totally annoying one second, and really charming and funny the next.
Colin Egglesfield - Dex Thaler
Okay, why is this the first major role he's had in rom-coms? He is so rom-com material!
He is the perfect Dex!
I honestly can't think of anyone else playing the role.
John Krasinski - Ethan ...
arrgggh, I can't remember Ethan's last name! I know it starts with an A, though. Do you guys remember? ;)
But anyways, love love love him!
Although I am a little disappointed with how they handled Ethan's character and story line in the movie, I still loved seeing John Krasinski play Ethan.
The story... Something Borrowed is a beautiful story of friendship and love, and what happens when those two things conflict with each other. While you will definitely find yourself siding with Rachel and hating Darcy, it is still sad to see their friendship hit this ugly point.
There's a lot of history behind Rachel and Darcy's 25-year friendship that the book covers. The way I see it is the book gives us the background story, while the movie gives us the visual in such a way that Rachel and Darcy's friendship feels more tangible.
There is also a lot behind Dex and Rachel's relationship -- the movie did show them, but the book covered more of it, of course.
And while Dex is seemingly perfect, he's really not THAT perfect... I'm not gonna say why though just in case you haven't read and/or seen the book/movie.
As I said above, I am a little disappointed about the whole Ethan thing. I don't want to say more about it either because I really don't want to spoil anything, but yeah, if you read the book, you probably know what I mean... at least I hope, haha! ;)
I think Something Borrowed (the movie) had a lot to live up to because the book is a massive success and is widely loved, and that's probably the main reason why it wasn't as warmly received. Another thing is, I wish they followed the book more closely... and instead of adding unnecessary characters (Dex's parents), I wish they didn't take out an important character (Rachel's friend, Hillary).
With that said though, it's not entirely a sucky movie... it's a good movie to watch and is very entertaining, just keep your expectations low, though (especially if you loved/read the book). I think it would've been a more warmly welcomed movie if it wasn't based on a widely loved novel.
So, definitely read Something Borrowed if you have the time! :)
If you haven't seen the movie, watch it too!
After that, please please please get Something Blue right away!
I loved Something Borrowed, but Something Blue is definitely a book that I will probably read over and over again. :D
I don't know if they will make Something Blue into a movie and I'm not sure how it will work (considering how they tweaked the story a bit with Something Borrowed), but if they do, I will definitely watch it -- I loved it that much! ;)
I haven't done a movie/book review in a while... I hope I was able to review both the book and the movie in a way that was clear but didn't give anything important away.
Have you seen Something Borrowed? Have you read the book?
I just had a loooong Tuesday --> very busy day = I was not able to visit everyone's blogs. Hopefully, Wednesday won't be as busy... but just in case it is, here are some Pinteresting images that I wanted to share with you guys. :)
Mornings are chilly and nights are cooler -- we are now on the last few weeks of Summer 2011. However, the next couple of days for us over here in Los Angeles will be reeeaalllyyy hot -- temperature is going up to triple digits, guys!
Instead of complaining about the heat though, I thought why not plan some cute outfits to celebrate the upcoming end of Summer 2011? ;)
Out and About:
Summer is all about being out and about -- meeting up with friends for lunch or dinner, spending some time at the mall, hanging out at the beach or by the pool, running errands...
I love this outfit because it's simple, but still has a lot of character. I haven't tried using my bathing suit as a top, but I think it would look great (you just might have a bit of a hard time if you have to use the restroom, though).
But I think I will try that one of these days. Imagine how convenient that would be -- hit the mall, go to lunch, or run errands in the morning, then go to the beach after - you're already wearing your bathing suit = no problem. ;)
I would also keep a pair of flip flops in my bag so as not to wet my sandals.
It's all about the skirt:
I think it's also important to own skirts that can be styled in different ways, like this beautiful red skirt. Go girly with a floral top and wedges or go for a casual and laid back look with a white tank top, flats, a fedora hat, and feather earrings. :)
Beach BBQ:
There will surely be beach BBQ invitations left and right, especially around Labor Day.
I am more comfortable wearing a one-piece suit so I will go for something like this one -- that peekaboo hole adds a little sexiness to the look.
I probably won't feel comfortable walking around with just my bathing suit on though, so I would need a cover-up. Accessorize with sunglasses and bangles, and don't forget your flip flops and beach bag!
Dress Up:
If you need to be a little more formal, you can't go wrong with dresses. And the great thing about these is you can easily transition the look from summer to fall -- just add tights and a blazer!
Which of these looks did you like the most? What are your go-to summer styles? Do you have any summer outfits planned that you haven't had the chance to wear?
I wish all of you a great week ahead -- enjoy the last few weeks of summer!!! :D
I hope you are all having a fantastic weekend so far!
Yesterday, I spent part of the day by the pool reading some new magazines I got and painting my nails.
I haven't done NOTDs in a while, so I thought why not make one for this week?
I'm calling this post "Nail of the Week" because it usually takes a week before I have to paint my nails again. ;)
What about you?
I was looking for a color that is still summer-y, but perfect for early fall at the same time.
I looked through my nail polish collection, and I found these two -- I bought them probably about a year or so ago, and I completely forgot about them. Now I know you're only supposed to keep nail polishes for a year, but somehow I just can't bring myself to throw my old ones away... and besides, they still work great. ;)
I used Pure Ice Gold Mist and e.l.f. Golden Goddess.
Pure Ice Gold Mist -- I really like this one! The consistency is still smooth and perfect even after a year. The color is light copper with some silver and gold shimmer. Two coats are enough, but I used three coats to really make the color pop. It dries incredibly fast!
Price: about $2 at Walmart (when I bought it...)
e.l.f. Golden Goddess -- By itself, this nail polish is really nothing special. It's basically just clear nail polish with gold shimmer and silver flecks. It's great for when you're in a hurry and just need a quick polish - paint your nails with this: no need to worry about getting nail polish on the sides of your nails since it's clear and it dries in no time. You can also use it to add some shine and shimmer to your newly painted nails like I did.
It gives a matte look when used with a different nail color, so if you like that, this will give you that. If not, you can always put top coat on, of course. :)
Price: $2 www.eyeslipsface.com
Both brands are sooo affordable and the quality is excellent! You can't go wrong.
My nails are short, haha.
I tried growing my nails so I can shape them, but I ended up going back to short nails.
Any tips on shaping my nails? I really want to get that beautiful square shape. :)
Have you used Pure Ice Gold Mist and/or e.l.f. Golden Goddess?
I was channel-surfing a few weeks ago when I came across BBC America. I knew we had that channel, but I just never really checked to see what shows they had. So, one day I decided to check out The Graham Norton Show -- and I loved it!
It's funny and entertaining, and quite different from talk shows here in America.
I love how watching it kind of broadens my horizon in a way. I learn about shows, celebrities, and issues in the UK -- things we don't normally talk about over here. And it's also so much fun to see Hollywood stars interacting with celebrities from the UK.
Here is a snippet of one of the funniest episodes I've seen so far:
Bradley Cooper and Ed Helms!!! :D
Soooooo funny! I love their bromance.
If you guys have time and if you love these two, you should watch this episode of The Graham Norton Show because they talk about their Thailand experience while filming The Hangover 2 -- I seriously couldn't stop laughing!
My blogger friends over in the UK (and from other countries as well), what other shows should I check out?
