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An impromptu fashion shoot at a bookstore brings about a new fashion model discovery in the shop clerk.
Tonight I revisited an old but favorite movie on Netflix, a very, very classic (& iconic, if you ask me) film from 1957: Funny Face. Starring Audrey Hepburn & Fred Astaire as the main love interests, as well as co-starring Kay Thompson. The storyline sets around a naive bookstore shop girl who inadvertently gets mixed up in a high fashion photoshoot for a prestigious fashion magazine. She is immediately discovered by the lead photographer who sets in motion her future career as a model for that very magazine. A trip to Paris for an exclusive photoshoot & fashion show fans the flames of love between the two lead characters, with a few relationship hiccups along the way. But in the end, as always, everything turns out S’wonderful!
This is one of my all-time favorite movies. It is most certainly on my Top 5 list of favorites. It’s also one of my most favorite Audrey Hepburn starring movies (my first favorite being How To Steal A Million, not Breakfast at Tiffany’s as one would think as the obvious answer.) I just absolutely adore Audrey Hepburn; I practically idolize her. I am also a big fan of Fred Astaire as well (I would choose his dancing skills over Gene Kelly any day.) Every time I watch this movie, it makes me smile & swoon all over again. I will never get sick of watching Funny Face. This movie packs all of the greats: actors, plot line, acting, humor, singing, dancing, drama, iconic fashion, &…ROMANCE. What more could you ask for???
I adore Audrey’s innocence she portrays in her character Jo Stockton. She’s both naive & strong at the same time; her heart is filled with pure passion & love. I love all of the characters Audrey plays in her movies. They are always so adventurous & end up falling madly in love with the handsome rake who has swooped in to steal her heart in a flourish. I also love Fred’s character Dick Avery in this movie as well. He’s always looking out for Audrey’s character & protecting her, guiding her to find her shining light as a model. Dick is able to crack Jo’s tough exterior & help turn an awkward duck into a graceful swan. I also like Kay Thompson’s character Maggie Prescott. She’s the head of a leading fashion magazine in the 1950s (among many headstrong men of those days, I assume). She really eludes power & influence with style & flair. Kay’s character reminds me of a softer version of Ms. Anna Wintour.
These are my favorite scenes from the movie. All photo credits belong to Paramount Pictures.
The iconic red dress down the staircase shoot
Take the picture, take the picture! – Jo Stockton
The “Bonjour Paris” song & dance
Livin’ is easy. Livin’ is high. All good Americans should come here to die. – Dick Avery
The wedding photoshoot & dance number
Darling, he loves & she loves & they love. So why don’t you love me, as I love you. – Dick Avery
I’d definitely recommend watching this movie. It’s 1 hours and 43 minutes of pure bliss. Hollywood sure doesn’t make movies like this anymore. Cheers.
Today’s song of the day:
“S’wonderful” by Fred Astaire
Yes, I’ve jumped on the fútbol train (bandwagon) & have really been swept up in all this FIFA WORLD CUP hoopla. I’ve been watching the matches on the Telly, keeping up with the scores & play-by-plays on the WatchESPN App on my iPad, & nearly live-tweeting my reactions on Twitter (@melsenpai). No, this is not my first “rodeo” in the whole World Cup fútbol circuit. I’ve had my fair share of experience in being a World Cup fan. Most of my “bromies” (bro + homie, a.k.a. very close male friend) have been into both watching & playing soccer/fútbol for many years, & they kind of sucked me into being a fan as well. I have always liked watching all kinds of sports since early childhood as a direct influence from my parents & siblings, so it was very easy for me to fall into the World Cup fandom.
I’m not going to say which team(s) I am ultimately cheering for to make it to the final game. I am still undecided as to which team(s) is/are my true favorite (I mostly base my favorites on skill & performance, but maybe also a little bit on how hot the players look…joking about that last bit.) So far, all of the matches have been exciting ones, with a little referee controversy peppered here & there. I was expecting more controversy, or shall I say media coverage, on the Brazilians who are up-in-arms about the whole “spending a ridiculous amount of money on sports, but not on the underprivileged”. I am really excited to see all the different sides of Brazil, especially Rio de Janeiro, as I am truly hoping that I will be able to visit that city at least once in my lifetime. To visit Rio, that’s definitely on the Top 10 of my bucket list. Watching these 2014 World Cup games is like getting a visual taste of Brazil & all of the parties & adventures. The excitement practically jumps off of the Telly screen.
I’ve got a “bromie” who has started a bracket with his office employee pool, & is trying to do the same amongst our friends who are into this World Cup. I am not a sports betting, or bracket predicting person (I gave up mid-way through my Fantasy Football tournament last year with those same friends). I am more of a “let’s go match-by-match” type of person. I don’t like to predict too many games ahead; it takes the fun out of watching, especially when you’re spending most of your time calculating points/scores & strategizing your next move. I’ve seen my older brother go through the ups & downs of sports betting, & it’s not for me AT ALL .
I’m excited to see what tomorrow’s match-ups will bring. A new batch of teams, more goals…I’ve got my game-face on, the Telly is all warmed up & ready to go. It’s still way too early to guess who will come out as champion, but I hope that whoever does win, deserves it. Cheers!
Today’s song of the day:
“Starlight” by Muse
I’ve always made it known to the public two very obvious facts about myself: 1. I am borderline compulsive about organization (ie. uniformity, order, & everything in its place), & 2. I am a clean/neat freak (not a germaphobe, but everything must be tidy, neat, & clean). However, here are five more facts that I rarely reveal about myself. Why? Because I am trying to be more “open” & honest. Cheers.
1. I am a compartmental eater. I eat whatever’s on my plate in a specific order: 1st: sides, 2nd: main dish (meat or seafood), 3rd: starch (rice, noodle, bread, or other). I often do not like when certain foods on my plate touch, especially if it contains sauce.
2. As a child, I once nearly fell off a roller coaster ride at Disneyland, causing the staff to shut down the ride for 30 minutes to help me with my safety belt.
3. I have had corrective surgery. Twice.
4. One of my most prized possessions is a Chinese 旗袍 (qí páo/cheongsam) traditional dress that was custom made for me by my cousin who now works at my grandfather’s tailor shop in Yokohama, Japan.
5. From early childhood until now, I like to eat plain bread, rice, & noodles. No butter, no sauce, no seasonings, no spreads, nothing.
Today’s song of the day:
“Go With U” by Monkey Majik
Rabbits & Foxes 
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