All posts tagged: film

Film Fashion – Midnight In Paris (2011)

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The title of this next film makes it pretty obvious why I choose to feature the film. It almost makes me want to extend my time in Paris now…. But another reason I was inspired to feature this movie, was because I have just had a busy week in general! How does the saying go…”burning that midnight oil..”? It made me think of this film right away. Midnight in Paris is one of my favourite Woody Allen films. It features an all-star cast that includes: Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates, Adrien Brody, Carla Bruni, Marion Cotillard, and Michael Sheen to name a few. The film is of course set in Paris and follows Owen Wilson’s character as he travels back in time at the stroke of midnight each night while he is in Paris. The characters he meets during his adventures each night include some of the most brilliant literary, artistic, and musical minds from the 1920s. Because the film focuses on two very different time periods, I of course was paying close attention to the fashions featured …

Film Fashion – Sabrina (1995)

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Only 8 weeks until my big trip to Europe and I am SO EXCITED! I started counting down from the day I booked my flight. I’m heading to Europe for the first time EVER this summer. I will be visiting three countries Italy, Switzerland and France! I have a lot to prepare for this trip and have been finding inspiration everywhere, especially with the film industry. One film that comes to mind is Sabrina, the 1995 version starring Harrison Ford and Julia Ormond (the original film from 1954 featuring Audrey Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart is also a favourite). I love this film for so many reasons. When the film starts, Sabrina is in this awkward coming-of-age phase and not really sure of herself or what she wants to do in life. But a trip to Paris changes everything. Because that’s what trips to Paris do for people – right? While in Paris she falls in love with photography, the city and most importantly herself. She returns home a completely changed woman. If you haven’t already, try to find this film to watch it! …