Julia Roberts & Tom Hanks – W Magazine June 2011

There are a handful of films that I am eagerly waiting to view this summer, and high a top that list is Larry Crowne. Written, directed, produced and starring Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts stands right beside him. And with their comically, yet playful chemistry, this film looks absolutely hilarious and heart-warming. Due to this stellar pairing, W Magazine, took Hanks and Roberts and placed them on their June 2011 cover.  Have a look.

{Click here to view the trailer and mark your calendars for July 1st when it will finally hit theaters.}

Images via The Stylist Site

I’m Craving . . .

. . . a bit of time to do some planning . . .

. . . Julia Robert’s latest film (Stella McCartney jacket, Diane von Furstenberg shorts & Robert Vivier heels) . . .

. . . lovely accessories (thank you to Nikki of Style and Charm – click photo for details on this Anthropologie necklace) . . .

. . . time to let my mind rest . . .

. . . and a lovely meal at home.

Ahhh . . . we’ve made it. It really is Friday. What are you wishing for? What do you hope to enjoy and take part in this weekend? Whatever you are doing, enjoy and thank you for stopping by.

 

Images: (1) House Beautiful (2) Daily Mail (4) Fashion Served (5) Brown Turtleneck Sweater

Eat, Pray, Love

Eat

Pray

Love

Eat Pray Love starring Julia Roberts, begins showing in theaters all across the country today (DVD released November 23rd)  and whether or not you’ve read Elizabeth Gilbert’s New York Times Best Selling book, I have a feeling you will be able to garner a bit, if not more, inspiration from simply watching the movie.  However, I also have a feeling, you may be compelled to read the book, if you haven’t already done so.

I remember  when I first read Eat Pray Love (I’ll be honest – with the help of Oprah’s attention to the novel).  I finished in just a few days because while her experience may not be something I will ever encounter, she brings to light so many feelings and emotions that sometimes I too have wrestled with regarding how one’s life should be lived.

So bring on the food, bring on the love and bring on the self-reflection.  Who all will be enjoying the film this weekend?

 

Images: (1) Source (2) Candy Lights (3) Source (4) Source

Julia Roberts – Elle US – September 2010

I don’t know about everyone else but I have been giddy with the choices for covergirls on all of the September issues so far (Jennifer Aniston, Kate Moss, Gisele Bundchen, Drew Barrymore, Emily Blunt). 

Now, all that I wait for is the knowledge of the elusive Vogue cover. Will it be Halle Berry as so many suspect? Either way, Julia Roberts on the cover of Elle US is a treat.  Having read Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert, I at first didn’t feel I needed, or wanted, to see the film as I was worried it would ruin the book, but upon hearing that Roberts was the lead actress, I immediately changed my mind. Being released this coming Friday, August 13th, Eat Pray Love is sure to inspire and give you an opportunity to look into your own life to see if you are heading down the path that allows your true person to shine.

Julia evokes images of the three overriding themes from the book in Carter Smith’s photo shoot for Elle.  To read a bit more about the article that accompanies it, click here.

Three covers to choose from, which would you prefer?

Smiling Despite The Struggle

For as long as I can remember, I have always viewed the many minute, or seemingly mundane, things I come across from day to day as metaphors for life.  For example, once a rain cloud has doused us with rain, 99.9% of the time, a calm, clear sky follows.  My interpretation – it isn’t until we have an opportunity to vent our feelings that we truly feel genuinely calmer and at ease.  Or take for example, a car whose owner never takes the time to change its oil which eventually leads to the engine needing major repairs; – my interpretation – we all need a little pampering now and then to recharge in order to be at our peak.

Why do I bring this up, you may ask?  Whether we are actually paying attention to all of the media or not, it is almost impossible to ignore Sandra Bullock’s situation.  (If for some reason, you’re one of the lucky few who is blissfully unaware, click here for a brief recap.)  None of us will ever know the actual details of the relationship, and so to discuss it seems irrelevant, but here’s my metaphorical interpretation that I am going to try and take away from it.

Sometimes in order to make it through those times in our lives that are excruciatingly painful, heart-wrenching, causing us to question our own decision-making, we need to focus on what is going right in our lives.   By throwing ourselves into those areas that are going well, that are successful, that cause us joy instead of pain, we are engrossing our minds with a distraction until we are ready to accept the reality.  Granted, sometimes certain situations can’t be ignored, but in the meantime or when it is an option,  we really must focus on those things that make us smile – no matter how small. 

I’ve been collecting the photos below for awhile now and was struck by the happiness or sense of ease that exudes despite the metaphorical black dress(es).  Sometimes, we must fake it until we make it. (I apologize for the bit of randomness today.)

 

Images: (1) Daily Radar (2) November 2009 – Vogue (3) Twiggy photographed by Richard Avedon (4) Fame Spy (5) Image Source