The Loh-Down

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Emma Watson, the elfin beauty


It's no secret that I absolutely adore the gorgeous Emma Watson, so you imagine how excited I got when the August issue of Harper's BAZAAR UK landed on my desk this afternoon. The elfin beauty is one of the only young actors of our generation who I respect for both her personal and professional choices, although admittedly, who else is classy enough to demand even a tad of respect? The celebisphere is filled with Mileys, Parises and Kimmy Ks but there's only a handful of proper young ladies like E Watz, Dakota and lil' sister, Elle.

She is probably one of the reasons why I went to bed at 8pm on Tuesday night to wake up at 10pm to watch the midnight session of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.  Hmmm... maybe not. My love for the film franchise stems only from my love of the books but have you noticed how much her acting skills has improved from the days the poor acted with her eyebrows in The Goblet of Fire?  Didn't notice? This clip highlights my observations and takes it even further. Regardless of her previous tendencies to partake in the occasional constant bout of eyebrow-acting, I love this girl.

So now to the very important questions. Has anyone else seen the final HP film? And if you haven't, why haven't you? And if you have, what are your thoughts?  Did it make you laugh, cry, clap, cheer, groan and cringe like my HP obsessed self and my nineteen friends who I saw one of the first screenings in Oz with?

Proenza Schouler teal nom

When I stumbled upon this bag approximately one minute and thirty-seven seconds ago, there was only one word which came to mind - "nom".  For those like my brother and my thirty-something work colleague who both asked on two separate occasions, "What does nommy mean?" It means "nom" as in the sound you make when you're eating something delicious.  

Yes, the PS1 is so delicious I want to eat it.  Especially this teal leather one. This lovely light aqua shade has always been a favourite colour of mine, the nib of my Faber Castell marker in a similar shade was destroyed within a few weeks of purchasing my 48 pen marker set back when I was nine.

I wonder how long satchel bags will be in vogue. The PS1, the Alexa and the numerous knockoffs, the list is endless, when are we going to see another IT bag shape? Don't get me wrong, I love my Alexa, I'm just curious that's all.

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

The 'Yo!' Files: Yo, blue shoes!

Marc by Marc Jacobs booties
I'm facing a rather huge dilemma.  Shopping ban ends Friday but why is it that whenever you cannot spend you see a million things that you must have?  I'm lusting after many, many pairs of shoes, but of course, I've got no munds (that's monetary funds). Damn the forces of the universe!

Monday, July 4, 2011

The Harry Potter countdown is on...


That's right, Australians, there's only nine days to go until the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II is in cinemas.  I actually couldn't be more excited! 

Those of you who follow me on Twitter, have read my writing or actually know me in person, you would already be aware of the fact I am a mass-ive HP fanatic. You would also know how I love to fit in a Harry Potter reference whenever I can - whether appropriate or not. Call me a geek, but I don't care, I can't wait for the epic conclusion of the film franchise and I'm going to keep those lame Harry Potter jokes and references coming until I'm at the midnight screening on July 13. Weeee!

Sardines ahoy!



As you already know, I am well obsessed with toy cameras.  The Lomo Society launched their latest camera, the La Sardinia, last month and while I've been trying to resist, I really cannot stop myself from wanting these cutesy fish tins.  

I know some people immensely dislike sardines.  I, however, have always not so secretly enjoyed them - that said, I haven't eaten them in around 10 years.  Perhaps it is why my eyes (not nose) are immediately drawn to these colourful (film) snappers?

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Cranberry rebels

DVF Cranberry "Rebel" sandals

Diane makes the loveliest suede heels.  A colleague has an amazing pair of DVF's navy and I envy her every time she wears them.  Jess is understandably precious about them, she rarely wears the navy beauties as she doesn't want the suede to get ruined. But when she does take them out for a spin, boy oh boy, do the compliments flood in.