Shutter Island Style

There were probably no more than three costume changes for Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo in Shutter Island. At first I was concentrating on the horror and excitement of the first half, then as the scene began to settle into a twisty huh-what-when roller coaster I started noticing the clothing instead.

I refer to the wooly (it has to be?) blue suit worn in the movie as pictured below with Mark Ruffalo. The style immediately reminded me of D&G 2006 Sailor trousers. Thick and larger in fit this style has made the odd appearance but is unrealistic in terms of it's wearability. Perhaps other Winters are less forgiving, but locally that would still be far too warm.



The ties were a real treat too! Including the big knot and almost rounded ends likened to a scarf. Not to mention the trousers which came up past the belly button. I quite enjoyed the large frames of the overcoats that were clearly too big but worked in it's time.

Did you enjoy Shutter Island?

The Mad Hatters Scarf

This scarf is one of the top searches that bring new people to my Blog. As I mentioned before I found out this scarf was a Paul Smith garment and with it being part of the Mad Hatters outfit, well I had to find out for myself what it looked like. And this was the outcome of our introduction, only I'm sure the Stylists on-set starched it or something to get it so perky.

Inspiration Saturdays: A single man

Inspiration often comes out of nowhere. Paul Smith even wrote and bound a release entitled 'You can find inspiration in everything, (and if you can't, look again')

So in looking at things differently I went into 'A single man' without any idea of what to expect. All I knew was that Tom Ford, the visionary, was directing his adaptation of the 1964 novel by Christopher Isherwood.




His version, as if a surprise to anyone is much classier and updated with rich cinematography and the most elegant details down to the gold lighter used. In the novel George lived in a very different and far less glamorous way. I'm sure the original George wasn't dressed head to toe in chic Tom Ford suiting... but it's certainly more pleasing to the eye for Fords huge fashionisto following.

Mad Hatter Scarf by Paul Smith

It makes sense-- Paul Smith being the 'out of the box' designer that he is, and Johnny Depp being the... well the way 'out of the box' actor that he is.

Depp stars in the highly anticipated 'ALICE IN WONDERLAND' featuring an incredible cast which includes Anne Hathaway and Helena Bonham Carter.

Last night I went to watch 'Dear John'. And FYI I got popcorn salt in my eyes, they weren't tears, okay! Anyway during the preview I noticed a scarf worn by the Mad Hatter. I had a feeling it was Paul Smith and later investigated. It is infact Paul Smith, from his Ladies 'Black Label' collection which is available at my wardrobe here in both black and pink!

Must see: Fireflies in the Garden

Last night I went to watch a Fantastic Gem of a movie! Starring Ryan Reynolds as Michael in Fireflies in the Garden. I didn't know what kind of movie it would end up being but with a cast like this one is rarely disappointed. Julia Roberts and oddly enough Heroes star Hayden Panettiere deliver beautiful performances in this haunting tale of a family in ruins.



Ryan Reynolds, who could honestly make a Bin bag look good surely enjoys his signature style at Premieres. A safe look of white shirt, skinny tie. In fact he seems to use the same ties at every premiere only switching suits from YSL to Tom Ford or Gucci. Oh, to be a celebrity...



Youtube didn't seem to have a good enough quality video of the preview but there are tons out there if you would like to watch it. Just ignore all the Dutch Subtitles.

First Look at the New A-Team!

Following the trend of remaking every movie ever made, (even the bad ones) it's no wonder that the A-teams massive success made the cut too. But while that's all no surprise it is Sharlto Copley of District 9 fame that is. South Africans will know what this means for our country.



The film stars Bradley Cooper as Lt. Templeton ‘Faceman’ Peck, Liam Neeson as Col John ‘Hannibal’ Smith, Sharlto Copley as Capt. ‘Howling Mad’ Murdock, and Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson as Sgt Bosco ‘B.A.’ Baracus. The film is currently in production, aiming for a June 11th 2010 release.

I love me some Sharlto Copley but he needs to contact Man of the Cloth for some free stylistic tips for those Premieres! I don't know how far those South African flag tee's are going to get him!

Tom Ford Movie: Oscar Buzz?

Tom Ford is a vision, that much we know! So it really comes as no surprise that his Directorial Debut 'A Single Man' is already stirring some Oscar Buzz. Starring Julianne Moore and Colin Firth the movie is set in the early 1960's and is based on the acclaimed novel by Christopher Isherwood.



See the exciting trailer below!:

Valium-times day!

We all know it's coming, the impending day that marks the anniversary of your single-hood. Blegh. It's just some holiday marked with a glittery red X for mindless consumers. Yet here we are anyway, sending I HEART YOU cards and flowers. Cash works for me.

While I was trapsing around PAUL SMITH this afternoon I found a few classicly PS items in the spirit of our beloved Valemtimes Day.


You may recall this fantastic Paul Smith Wall Rug was purchased by Carrie Bradshaw for her "adult" apartment makeover in Sex and the City - the movie. I would love to own it for my place!





With so many cliche's flying around this day let's get creative people!