HOPE SPRINGS - a Movie Review

So tonight me and my mom went to see the adult comedy “Hope Springs” .  Now that’s adult as in senior not as in porn, lol.

It’s a romantic comedy of sorts that lets the audience peek into the journey of a marriage that’s barely on life support and suffering from more than just “empty nest syndrome”.

Meryl Streep as the wide-eyed 50ish wife who signs her and her husband up for intensive couples counseling.  Tommy Lee Jones as the crotchity husband who’s just going through the motions pretending nothing is wrong.

I’d hoped this would be more of a comedy than it was.  Watching it, I felt like a peeping Tom listening to awkward details which quite frankly could have been written abit sharper and FUNNIER!

Wait for DVD and if you are squeamish about seeing Meryl Streep (a-hem) on her knees, then don’t bother watching at all.

Its just about time to shop

And so its that time again.  Time to shop for Fall.  Now mind you I’m poorer than a church mouse, so buying anything requires alot of looking around first.

 My fashion rule of thumb has always been, buy classic and enhance your wardrobe with a few more classic “staples” as well as a few trendy pieces and trendy accessories to enhance it.

 H&M has a handy tool to use.  It’s a program designed on their website that lets you “dress the model”  all by using your mouse.  Check it out: http://www.hm.com/us/dressingroom/LADIES?aid=04189-A#page=10

 Unfortunately, H&M does NOT let you shop online, just merely look at their offerings and lure you into the store.  Part of me is annoyed the other part of me finds this concept pure genius.  Because lets face it by the time you’ve drive to the mall and looked around in the store, there is bound to be something that whets your appetite.

 

Something I saw that I found appealing is this little item.   

Check out the collar she's wearing.  Its not part of the blouse, but a metal accessory.  You can add this to any shell blouse or jumper for a modern touch.  I'm liking it.  They had others as well.

Still on the hunt though for other items, stay tuned.

BREAD AND TULIPS - a DVD Review

So today I decided to watch the Italian foreign film "Bread and Tulips" (with subtitles).  Its a romantic comedy that I just liked the name and decided to watch. 

Its a charming film of a housewife who's been taken for granted for far too long.  On vacation she is mistakenly left behind and while hitchhiking home decides to visit Venice for the first time.

Its abit of mental floss for any woman who's always yearned to break free of her daily obligations of everyday life.