1. it's painful when it chips down all the way to the pink bit of the nail (lol, is there a specific name for it??) (o'.'o)
2. it looks real bad
3. you can't brighten up and pretty your nails with nailpolish
4. when you're trying to wash your hair, your chipped nail gets in the way and everything just tangles up
5. you scratch yourself when you're asleep and when you're awake, you find yourself with one or two red marks across your face

[^] Give me an emerald-coloured coat just like this one so I may parade it up and down the streets making the other girls green with envy. ^^

Oh! I just had to include a photo of the handsome Mr.Astaire. And the camera. I've been longing for one just like that . I wonder where I can find one? Do you know? If so, please tell me. =D I know they cost a fortune but I would say it would be a great investment, no?

Oh, if you've seen the movie or if you can look closely at thie pohto, Audrey's hair looks absolutely wonderful in here, especially to a girl (aka me) whose hair is tangled, brittle and just looking totally wrong 24/7. ><"

And it's a bit too early for me to think about my own wedding but if I was to wed my mister perfect, I would do so in this dress. It's gorgeous. How do you say beautiful in French?

And Audrey darling, tell me how to achieve a waist as tiny as yours. My waist is the size of a tree trunk - thick and straight with absolutely no curves.

S'wonderful, S' marvellous.

MMM...Someone please give me more nights like this where I can just lounge in my pj's and watch classic movies, without feeling guilty about procrastinating.

Lots of love, Cotton Candy.

Labels: films/dramas, flirtatious mind, i am the paparazzi, mr.man, music

I knew not much of what was going on nor did I understand the different meanings but I was compelled to continue watching the movie for I was allured by the exquisite costumes of the different times...

If there ever was to be Halloween here in Australia or if I was to move to America and celebrate it there, this is the costume I would choose!!

In case you're wondering, yes, the queen is played by the remarkable Quentin Crisp. And oh the English opulence is quite wonderful! ^^

In this age, bodices were either high-necked or had a broad, low, square neckline with a slight arch at the front. The bodices were stiffened into a cone sharpe or worn over corsets in which it was then fastened with hooks in front or were laced a the side-back seam. And the bodice ended in a V-shape at the front waist. [WIKI]

And good greif, that's just one layer. There was the underwear, the petticoat, the hoop/farthingale, the safeguardes and sometimes hooded cloaks. Did I mention the accessories such as the heavy necklaces, many rings, earrings, the headgears and gloves and etc etc etc. I think I would of suffocated in such a galore.

[^] Wearing black; in mourning.

After reading 'Gone with the Wind', I wonder how long mourning had to go for, especially for a woman who had just lost her husband. What was deemed as a respectable amount of time for a woman to mourn before she could go to events, to gossip, to re-marry (if wanted) or otherwise be deemed as "too fast"?

1650: POETRY

My sister who is currently studying this film told me that the men wore much more elaborate outfits than the women to show that they were the superior of the genders. Though I dearly love the costumes, I do think the men look ridiculous with such long hair...

Meanwhile, wigs made in many different styles were essential for the men of substance. Different wigs were worn according to the occasion and the age group. Wigs were often white and for the long natural hair, it was often powdered to achieve the fashionable look. [WIKI]

1750: SOCIETY

[^] One morning, Orlando awoke to find himself metamorphosed into a woman. Unfortunately he lost all his property, money as well as honour and alas, found himself restricted - socially and physically. When I mean physically, I meant by the hoop-skirts. Wide panniers, that is, skirts held out at the side, were worn by the women. In addition to the confining style, the image of a narrow inverted conical corseted torso were enforced by the extra tight stays/corsets worn above the skirts. Good gosh, now I fully understand why Keira Knightley nearly fainted in 'Pirates of the Carribean' and I don't even have the faintest idea of what time that movie was meant to be set in.

[^] I love the colour. The pastels. So lovely and sweet - reminds me of sweet candy.

Good gosh. Now I can truly imagine the width of such a dress! It must of been so uncomfortable to sit in! But as they all say something along the lines, one must sacrifice for fashion/fashion is painful.

1850: SEX

[^] Unlike the previous century with the ever-so-massive hairstyles for women, hairstyles in the 1850s became more simple. Hair was often tied in a bun or wound braid at the back. Meanwhile, flounces were used to make the skirts appear fuller.

[v] The sack coat (loosely fitted and reaching to mid-thigh) as an informal daywear was worn by men. Matching coat, waistcoat and trousers (as seen below) marked the beginning of the modern business suit. [WIKI]

I didn't want to end the post with '1850:Sex' but the film ends up in the PRESENT DAY: BIRTH and I'm pretty sure both you and I know what the fashion of the present is ....... ^^ And oh, I'm pretty sure I've got something mixed up and terribly confused and if so, do correct me.

So perhaps, I will end this post with:

NOW: FREEDOM

and a,

HAPPY BELATED VALENTINES DAY!

Lots of love, Cotton Candy

Labels: films/dramas, i am the paparazzi, they wear

I've been reading 'Gone with the Wind' for the past two days. Do you remember the love story that follows a ravishing Southern beauty who pines away for a married man, and of a roguish young ebony-haired man who is determined to capture her heart and mind ? Or perhaps the remarkable 4 hour long epic movie that has captivated the hearts of many? I remember watching it as a child and being disappointed that there were no other shows on and that there were no commercials in between the uber-long movie and hence, I had fallen asleep. But now, 12years later (I think), I am itching to watch the epic movie for I want to see the luminous Vivien Leigh (as Scarlett) and handsome Clark Gable (as Rhett) kiss and for Gable to say in his manly voice the very (in)famous line, "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn." And I want to know whether I'll sob until my heart can be no longer mended when they separate at the final end. Do I sound strange? My mother says she's seen it 15 times and everytime, she cries as though there is no tommorow. I have never spilt a tear over a movie let alone a book. Don't I sound very cold and awful? But it's true, I never have and I do want to experience it for it sounds romantic to do so! ^.~ HAHAHAHA!! What a shallow, idiotic fool I am. (o'.'o) Regardless, my days are long and I do truly wish to watch this movie.

Well, it's 1:42am in the morning. Having tossed and turned, I think I'm having insomnia. I had decided to drink milk, thinking that it would make me more sleepy - as all movies and books tell me but what they never tell you is whether you should drink hot or cold milk. Well I've just drank cold milk which has made me more awake than ever. Shoots, should of drank warm milk instead. Am I stupid or what? Okay...I prefer that you don't answer that question, come to think of it. lol. xD And with that, I am now blogging away after finishing reading page 118 out of the 1011 pages that make up the book 'Gone with the Wind.' Not being able to withstand my curiosity for the ending, I had decided to read up on Wiki the spoiler to the story. So in the end, the plenty of refusals I had made to prevent mum from raving on about the storyline was a waste...lol! xD Um...I like to be spoiled? (Omgosh, that was such a horrible, and utterly lame joke @_@)...

Well I seem to be going around in circles with my words (like I usually do)...(o'.'o)?? As I had previously mentioned, I really want to the watch this Hollywood classic for the story as well as to see the difference between the book and the movie. And of course, to see the impressive cinematic techniques amongst the wonderful scenery and the phenomenal (somewhat historically incorrect at times) costumes that will surely take my breath away and make my heart skip just as it had done when I discovered these stunningly beautiful photos on google images. And I must warn you, these photos may lag your internet speed but it's worth the wait and look. ^^

[^] This photo is printed on the cover of my novel. It's such a wonderful backdrop don't you think? It reminds me of the house in 'The Great Gatsby.'

[^v] Oh! This is the part where I am upto - the day of the barbeque. I'm pretty sure this is the dress that she wears. The green afternoon dress in which she wears to confess to another woman's fiance about her love to him.

[^] I've always wanted a huge library in my own house and hopefully one day I will. Do you remember the library in the Disney animation 'Beauty and the Beast'? Oh, wouldn't that be lovely. But of course I won't be able to afford that dream. Perhaps the one above in the photo? Oh love.

Did you know that Vivien Leigh's boobs are very small supposedly? I read somewhere that the directors did not notice this during the screening nor did they think about this matter until they realised that the character Scarlett should have an air of seductiveness to her and hence, the breasts that should practically pop out. As a result, they had to push Vivien's breasts in and up as much as possible with a lot of adheisve tape til the point where Vivien couldn't nearly breathe and of course, til they got the right size and shape of a "heaving cleavage."

Oh! I've found the article. Here it is: click. It's so interesting to read.

[^] Such a magnificient white house with superb interior designs and fittings.

[^v] All my friends know this - if I could, I would make every man wear a suit everyday. Such broad shoulders and such an immaculate, admirable look. Oh! *faints in delight* ^.~

[^v] Aren't these two photos (above and below) just haunting? Why, by the looks of these two , I could believe that it was a frightening, scary movie. The breadth and scope of this movie amazes me so and I've still yet to watch it!! LOL. I must find the dvd.

[^v] The most famous dress out of the movie and I must agree. Isn't Vivien stunning? The epitome of attractiveness, splendor, elegance and glamour.

[^] I absolutely love what Clark Gable is wearing here. *slaps forehead and smiles ever so pervertedly* ^.~ He's so handsome here!!!

[^] So picturesque, no? Looking at this, did you know that there were 5500 costumes made just for this film??

[^v] These two pictures are one of my favourites. They're absolutely gorgeous.

And with that, I'm going to dream about floating and twirling in an array of dazzling puffy dresses whilst wishing I had a 17-19 inch waist like that of Vivien Leigh.

Lots of love, Cotton Candy.

Labels: films/dramas, flirtatious mind, i am the paparazzi, mr.man, they wear