LDN: What a fashionable town

Here are a few photos from Bond Street in London. Chanel, Asprey and LV! :D

And Chanel in Bond Street. The Chanel carvings were so gorgeous.

These were at Asprey. Again gorgeous windows and items.

Below: All from Louis Vuitton. There window displays were really summery and lovely.

Carla Bruni Sarkozy: Part Deux

So the last day of the official visit dawns, and I thought I would do a quick round up of the Premier Dame's outfits. 

Above: The Sarkozy's leave Windsor Castle. Mme. Sarkozy looks elegant in a grey suit and bright purple coat. 

Above: Carla's Dior shoes. J'adore.

Above: Mme. Sarkozy's outfit on arrival in London

Above: Mme. Sarkozy's Dior gown at the State Banquet

 

Above: Mme Sarkozy at the Houses of Parliament where her husband gave a 45 minute speech in French.

Pictures courtesy of the BBC, The Fashion Spot, The Independent and The Daily Mail.

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Bienvenue Président et Mme Sarkozy

So today saw the first UK state visit of President Sarkozy and his new bride, Carla Bruni Sarkozy. Bruni, more famous for her days as a model and now singer, looked chic in a grey dress, flat pumps and a matching grey beret.
One wonders what Bruni will wear to the state banquet tonight, all eyes will be cast towards the pair, whose visit concludes tomorrow.

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Pictures- BBC News Online

J'adore London

So off to London for the day on Sunday. It's all terribly exciting. We are going to the National Portrait Gallery to view the Vanity Fair: Portraits exhibition, they always have marvellous photographs, I'm particuarly excited to see the Helen Mirren one. :)

Then for tea at Fortnum and Mason, so very posh. And of course visting a few shops along the way, perhaps Mulberry?

Joyeuses paques

Happy Easter to all my readers. Have a great Easter break and eat lots of chocolate!

RIP Anthony Minghella

Rest in peace Mr Minghella. Your talent brought us some of the greatest cinematic masterpieces. Your talent and prescence will be greatly missed in British film and culture.

Mademoiselle Marion

I have recently created a Facebook book dedicated to the amazing Marion Cotillard. The link is: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=9514063188&ref=mf for anyone who wishes to join.

Merci beaucoup!!!

Gosford Park: A modern classic

I felt compelled to write a post about one of my favourite films, Gosford Park. Released in 2001 and directed by Robert Altman, it has to be said that it is one of the best films of his career. The ensemble cast, a mix both classicly British and American create a realistic portrayal of the tale of a murder at a country shooting party. This is not the only narrative- we see class relations, attitudes to homosexuality, the Empire and illigitimate children.

The aesthetically fabulous decor and costumes really assist with the authenticity of the production, and provide insight into live both below and under stairs.

I think the most powerful performances are from the women- Helen Mirren, Kristin Scott Thomas, Maggie Smith and Eileen Atkins. Their portrayals of their characters and problems are realistic and inspiring.

Perhaps as this film feels completely British to me is a selling point. What with actors such as Michael Gambon, Alan Bates, Emily Watson and Helen Mirren in leading roles as well as the setting of Syon House and the typically British shooting party, the film feels like a viewpoint into an era gone by.

The production well deserved its Oscar and Bafta wins and nominations, and I think it is a film that everyone should see, both for the design and the narrative.

It's so nice to hear from you.

I must say a big thank you to those individuals who have contacted me about my blog. It is always so heart-warming and lovely to hear from people who visit and read on a regular basis. Without you PS wouldn't have its soul or any purpose.

So a big merci beaucoup.

Viva la France!!

So I'm currently addicted to all things French. Musique, cinema, mode and culture.

Spent my afternoon 'working' and watching Amelie. I'd almost forgotton how fabulous it was. Cinematography- magnifique. Audrey Tautou- magnifique. Paris- magnifique!!

And so to fashion, of course Chanel. I loved their most recent show. The set was palatial, glorious and chic.

And what I would do for a bit of Parisian cafe culture....

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Bravo Kristin!

A big congratulations to the fabulous Kristin Scott Thomas for scooping Best Actress at the Olivier Awards yesterday!

She won for her portrayal of Arkadina in the Royal Court’s production of Chekhov’s The Seagull at the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs.

This is the first Laurence Olivier Award win for Scott Thomas. In 2004 she was nominated for her role in another of Chekhov’s plays, Three Sisters, but lost out to Eileen Atkins for her performance in Honour at the National.

Accepting her award, Scott Thomas thanked director Ian Rickson and playwright Christopher Hampton, who adapted Chekhov's The Seagull for the Royal Court. Speaking to Official London Theatre she added: "It’s fantastic. It’s just such a privilege to be able to play this part in the first place. Chekhov is the playwright I know best; I’ve only done four plays, so he’s the one I’ve most experience of. I love Chekov!"

And we love Kristin!

Kitchen Queen

Rather funny today, I met Delia Smith at my local bookstore, she was signing copies of her new cookbook. I didn't purchase but she said hi and complimented me on my Mulberry bag.
:) LOL

The Secret World of Haute Couture

Despite this documentary being two years old I was excited to watch it again. Written by Margy Kinmonth, the film provides an insight into the secret world of haute couture and its club members. With interviews with Gallianno and Lagerfeld, as well as club members Daphne Guinness, Susan Gutfreund, Deed Blair and Becca Carson Thrash, the film is highly informative.

A sad tinge was seeing Isabella Blow, in one of her trademark hats enjoying one of the after-show get-togethers.

All in all, if you get chance to see it do watch it. I think it is also on youtube somewhere.