Last night Kelly & I went to see Coco Before Chanel
It wasn't as good as I'd hoped but I still enjoyed the dip into Coco's world
I also came out with the following thoughts:
I wish I spoke French
I had an overwhelming desire to open my dad's wardrobe, cut up his suits and create Chanel-esq creations
My hunt for a pair of white men's pj's with black trim shall begin imminently
and
I still would love to own one of the trademark Chanel suits (and a matching bag obviously!)
We're off to see The Time Traveller's Wife at the weekend so I'm sure these whims will be replaced by a brain storming session to create my own time travelling machine!
Please say I'm not the only one that comes out of films brainwashed to indulge in whatever the subject matter is!
Oh, you're not the only one! Ben grew his hair once after watching the Last of the Mohicans, so he not actually dreamed it, he did it! Our black and white cat was named Chanel by his original French owners - he is undoubtably the most stylish resident of our house.
ReplyDeleteI went to see it on Monday too with my friend and really enjoyed it. Audrey Tatou is so beautiful. I hoped I'd understand a bit of the french but it was way to fast for the few phrases I remember from my GCSE days! Agree with you about the clothes, especially the ones in the fashion show at the end. What I hadn't realized before I saw the film was what a sad life she had. There's a group of us going to see the TTW as well next week, although I have heard a couple of reviews saying its not as good as the book :-( (which was fab) but I would still like to see it (it's a girls night out with Ben & Jerry's ice-cream after all!). Have you read the book?
ReplyDeleteSally x
Oooh, those PJs are so sexy. I'm really lookimg forward to seeing this film but as you just said not as good as you thought, i'll probably wait untill it's out on dvd.
ReplyDeleteYou're not the only one , if I watch a film I really enjoy I tend to want to be that person or if it's based on a real person, I want to devour books and learn more about said person.
Can't wait to see your plans for a time machine 'hehe'!
((hugs))
Beki xxx
I want those PJ's too! Maybe they'll be in the mens department toward Christmas?
ReplyDeleteIf I watch a movie, immediately after, I'm day dreaming! So it's not just you. :)
Coco avant Chanel isn't in our little village cinema yet, but it comes and my friend and I will certainly go then. But you guessed it: I was in the cinema too last night! We saw 'the Reader', I read the book ages ago, so some of the suspension was spoiled but I would recommend it still. Great acting, great scenery!
ReplyDeleteYou could learn to speak French you know? We had a book at school 'La plus belle langue' to learn French, it means the most beautiful language and I think it is. I'm like you; such a film does influence me. I remember so well seeing Jesus Christ Superstar and I definitely wanted to be a modern ballet dancer. But it wasn't the last movie I saw, so plans got changed. Have a nice day!
Bonjour cherie!
ReplyDelete..what a great excuse to do more shopping! ;-)
I had rented Coco Channel from Netflix-what a very interesting woman! I loved that movie! I hear you about the clothes! She was definitely way before her time.
ReplyDeleteI'ts been far too long since I went to the cinema. I thnk the last time was to watch Narnia...the lion & the witch one back in 2005 or whenever it was! I was only chatting to my niece today about the time travellers wife, I really fancy seeing that one. x
ReplyDeleteThe sub-titles put me off seeing this a wee bit but I'm desperate to see The Time Traveller's Wife, if not worried I'll be disappointed after reading the book! Our local cinema has 3 screens and neither are showing unfortunately :(
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to seeing that but may have to wait until it comes out on DVD.
ReplyDeleteI have jim jams just like that and they were from good ol' M&S.
It is worth trying to learn French if you fancy it? You're not too far from Harlow college and my Mother teaches the adult classes there every now and again.
Initially devestated it was subtitled I quite liked it!
ReplyDeleteAnd what do you mean wish you could speak French? We were positively fluent on the way home!!!!!
Lots of Love
Kelly xxx
I am waiting for the DVD so that I can indulge my passion for the odd duvet day in the winter! On the topic of brainwashing my husband has only just convinced me that I am NOT the Absinthe Fairy from Moulin Rouge.........I cant say I'm totally convinced...a bientot :D Sarah x
ReplyDeleteSubtitles put me off but I do like her pjs!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you, totally get drawn into movies and books. The one that has always stuck with me and made me want to live in their world was 'Little women'. I wanted to be Jo and tried to make my world like hers ;o)
ReplyDeleteThink I'll get the Coco movie on DVD for a girlie night in. x
Just a little note to say that I have enjoyed your blog so much that I have nominated you for an award...You can keep it or pass it on hun, Its up to you!! Thanks for commenting on my post so I could find you!!!
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Oh I love to hear blog friends movie reviews. That was just so funny, the inspiration you picked up from the movie. No honey, you are not alone lol :)
ReplyDeleteLet us know what you think of Time Travellers.
xoxo
I love going to the cinema. Both films are films that I am planning in seeing. Interesting to hear what you had to say about the Chanel film. I hope that you enjoy the Time traveller's wife. Yes those PJs are very chic!
ReplyDeleteIsabelle x
Hi Victoria,
ReplyDeleteI am new to your blog and I am finding it so cute! Love the look of it. I love going to the cinema, but now with a little one it is hard and I miss a lot, I would love to go see Coco Before Channel, but I know that Hubby wouldn't find it too amusing. :)
I will add a link to your blog on mine if it is ok with you. :)
Take care. x
I SWEETIE,
ReplyDeleteI TO WANT TO SEE "THAT MOVIE" BUT I`M AFFRAID THAT I`M THE ONLY ONE THAT AS SHOWN INTEREST IN WANTING TO SEE IT!
SO I`M SUPPOSE I WILL HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL IS RELEASED!
I ALSO ENJOYED READING YOUR OTHER POSTS OF YOUR TRIP TO LONDON! YOU`RE LUCKY GIRL! LOL
HAVE A LOVELY WEEKEND!
ENJOY LIFE`S SIMPLE TREASURES,
DEBBIE MOSS
Hello Victoria,I don't think the Time travellers wife is coming here.But when it comes out on DVD.I will see it for sure.I hope you find your PJ's.They sound devine.One of the very first perfumes I had as a young teen was Channel#5.I still loved my Ambush and Taboo better.They don't make the original Ambush anymore,just some horrible water melon smelly version.I still wear taboo.I will keep a look out for the PJ's for you.XXOO Marie Antionette
ReplyDeletethose pj's are pretty must have!!! I always get brain washed by films im terrible! I've put an award on my blog for you! fliss xx
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see this movies....but not sure if we are getting it. Love the pj's and perfume too:).
ReplyDeleteI think The Time Travelers is going to be great...enjoy...hugs, Linda
I really want to see Coco before Channel, but think I will wait until it comes out on DVD as not sure any of my frinds will want to see it.
ReplyDeletePJ's sound great, will keep an eye out for you and If i see some will let you know.
Luv Sophie xxx
PS enjoy the Time Travelers Wife - looks fab xx