Ann Margaret - Vintage Vixen & Style Icon with a Side of Elvis

While cooking up a storm in the kitchen this afternoon I could not take my eyes of the telly - Viva Las Vegas was on. I love a good old fashion Elvis movie and must confess my absolute favourite is Fun in Alcapulco (dad and I can watch that one over and over again without ever tiring of it). 

Today though I got to watch this classic and was mesmerised. I love Elvis, always have, always will but in this movie the one who took my breath away was Ann Margaret. Stunningly beautiful with no signs of silicone, a complete natural beauty not often seen on many stars today. I love her sassy, vintage style - just gorgeous.  

Do you agree? Who are your favourite screen sirens? Would love to hear from you xo

Pretty in Pink

GLAMOUR

This reminds me of the Carrie & Big twist scene - LOVE

Would have loved to have danced cheek to cheek with Elvis - yum!

Driving off into the sunset

Julie & Julia The Movie - A Review

As a big-time foodie I've been dying to see this movie since the previews came out in August. Julie & Julia is the story of Julie Powell, a 30 year old secretary living in Queens who one day decides to spice things up in her life by writing a blog about cooking 524 recipes in 365 days using Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking as inspiration.

Powell played by Amy Adams is joined on the big screen by Meryl Streep who plays Powell's mentor Julia Child. Both are brilliant as their on-screen characters as they take viewers on a food safari through New York and France (both places I'll be visiting in the New Year). Streep in particular shines in her role as one of the world's first television chefs, even grasping Childs' high pitched voice perfectly.

There were many reasons why I enjoyed this movie - the story line, the food and the fact that I too am a blogger & believe in dreams are just a few. With the foodie-phenomenon exploding everywhere Julie & Julia's timely screening in cinemas will more than satisfy even the most discerning diner's appetite! 5 STARS

Patrick Swayze - A True Gentleman of the Screen

It's been one hell of a year this year - both good and bad. And this morning we lost yet another superstar of the screen in Patrick Swayze. My memories of PatrickSwayze as I'm sure with all of you lie strongly around his role as Johnny Castle in Dirty Dancing. This was the second movie I saw him in after the classic movie The Outsiders (not only a great movie but featured some of the best eye candy you will ever see in one movie).

Patrick went on to do a lot of movies including another one of personal favourites Ghost, Road House (hot hot hot), Young Blood and Point Break, all of which were helped me, my sisters and cousins get through those awkward teenage years - I mean which woman didn't dream of being Baby, Dr Clay or Molly in Ghost.

Today we lost one of the true gentlemen of Hollywood, who not only oozed class, style and humility. His courage in fighting this horrible disease that touches us all in some shape or form is to be commended and looked upon when we too are having a bad day.

May you now rest in peace with the others who have gone before you and may your light shine on forever in our hearts and in your movies always. You will be sorely missed....

Feel free to share your favourite Patrick Swayze movie or to leave a comment.

RIP Patrick Swayze 18/08/1952 - 15/09/2009

Sex and the City 2 - It's Coming WOOT WOOT!!!

First pics of Carrie in the new movie.
I know I'm not the only one out there that's excited to see the above pic of style icon Carrie Bradshaw in fine form and ready to set the fashion world on fire once again.

This photo among many others I discovered on the web put a smile on my dial and I cannot wait to see what the producers of SATC have install for us when it hits our screens sometime next year.

After last year's suprises there are many questions being asked as to what the producers will do with our beloved characters and with the rumour mill running hot you don't know what to believe.

Some have again suggested someone will be killed off, Big & Carrie will split/have a baby/or both and Samantha will finally fall in love?????? I don't know what to believe but one thing I know for certain is the fashion won't disappoint - bring it on I say, can't wait!!!!

Have you heard the rumours? What do you think the producers will do with our characters and their storylines?? There are so many conspiracy theories out there and I'd love
to hear your thoughts on it.

My Life in Ruins - A Review

Last night I attended a movie premiere for Nia Vardalos'' latest flick My Life in Ruins. I was so looking forward to watching it and couldn't wait to see what this Greek Goddess (and boy does she look like one in this film - just stunning) could come up with after the success of My Big Fat Greek Wedding and the not so successful Connie and Carla. Unfortunately what I did see was a slow to start off with film with not as many laughs as I expected.

Vardalos'seems to get typecast into this genre of film where she plays the unlucky in love Greek girl who then finds her true love in the most unexpected circumstances and so the tale of My Life in Ruins begins. Those who want to watch the film for themselves stop reading now, those who don't prepare for a spoiler.

Vardalos plays Georgia a Greek American tour guide who leads a tour around Greece with an assorted group of tourists which include two very badly played Australians (who apparently have drinking problems - drinking VB every minute of the day) who would rather buy a T-shirt than learn anything about the history and culture of Greece. There are also clashes of personalities, cultures and tour bus guide swaps until older traveller Irv Gordon played by Richard Dreyfuss, shows her how to get her KEFI (Greek for Mojo) back. Among all of this she also happens to fall in love with the hairy, scary tour bus driver Prokopis Kaka (Poupi) played by Alexis Georgoulis who transforms himself into an Adonis by the end of the film. Of course it all ends with the Happily Ever After tag with Vardalos offered a raise and deciding Greece is where she should stay instead of returning to the US and taking up a university job.

All in all the film is your typical chick flick (I'm a sucker for these)and does get better as it progresses. The beautiful Greek scenery adds to the viewing pleasure along with Poupi's reveal. Make a night of it and watch it with a bunch of your best girlie friends after dining at your favourite Greek restaurant - WOAO PA!!!(dsiclaimer: plate smashing optional!!)