Fantastic Four...

 

I had literally just came back from the cinema, after watching Fantastic Four. I braced myself after reading all the bad reviews from both media and 'the people' and was prepared for the worst. Then I was told that movies that get slated I generally end up liking, possibly because I am just that good at bracing myself for the worst. Well,  came out pretty blown away regardless, by its lack of substance, pace, or excitement. I struggled to stay focus after the first hour as the pace was going nowhere. By the 80th minute, remembering that the film is supposed to be 100mins, I was getting a little confused if there was at all a fight scene, or if this is supposed to be some Part 1 of 2 I didn't know about. Then fight scene came. The fight scene ended. Yes almost within the time I took to type those two sentences it was over. The movie subsequently ended, of course, in the most cringe worthy way ever - coming up with their team name.

Our standards for superhero movies by now are quite high, and I'm not sure who in the right mind thought this movie was ok enough to be released. My first impression from its trailers were perhaps it is rebooting its origins for kids who would have never seen the old F4's. Then I noticed that even kids weren't quite buying it.

One of the base problem - casting. The old F4 consisted of Jessica Alba & Chris Evans, the heartthrobs of like, ever. The current cast...? Not even close. I also got very confused as to why Sue Storm had to keep going from her real hair to wigs throughout the movie.

In case anyone wanted to know what was in my bag haha - my new coin purse (I know!), still my favourite lippy: Melted by Too Faced, my must have Olympus Camera, keys, and a pair of earrings "just in case" haha!

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RAW tee   //   KKXX by Stylenanda

Skirt   //   River Island

Boots   //   Topshop

Candy Clutch   //   ASOS

Sunnies   //   Ray-ban

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Pimms, Pizzas and Pop Vinyls!

I absolutely love summers in London especially when it's a good one like this year's! Most evenings the Sun retires with the most gorgeously rendered sky after a hard 17 hour shift. I went out last night with my boys channelling my California Girl and simply could not believe the heat behind that sun still at 7pm! 

My recent post was about Mad Max & feminism; all the funnier when Chris Pratt aka Starlord talks about how he feels objectified too filming Jurassic World - haha I love it!

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5 July 2015>> So, I finally caught Jurassic World this week, now I don't have that nostalgic relationship to the original Jurassic Park like most people my generation would as my mother had always banned us from the movie, deeming it too scary for us to watch. In fact I only watched the whole movie properly a year or two ago!

First things first, Chris Pratt was surprisingly HOT as the compassionate Owen. I watch New Girl so to see 'Nick Miller' (Jake M. Johnson) brought a sense of realism, which I think was what his role was for; just a guy at his desk. The older nephew of the heroin is suspiciously good looking; much like a Beckham child (Brooklyn to be specific).

The plot has a very similar skeleton to the original, but I enjoyed the sequel a whole lot more and found myself thoroughly gripped and entertained until the end. The conflict of interests and morals were poetically debated, much like the contrasting roles Owen & Claire were put in the Park to do, later diffusing into mutual admiration. Aww. 

All in all, I'd give it a solid 9/10!

xoxo

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Crop Top   //   River Island

Fringe Skirt   //   River Island

Long Jersey Cardi   //   Boohoo

Heels   //   ASOS

Black Rubber Clutch   //   Mango

Sunnies   //   Boutique in L.A.

Daisy Necklace   //   Marc Jacobs Perfume

Bangle   //   I designed & made it! (and I take orders heh!)

Rings   //   H&M and Topshop

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Roller Skater Girl

I had so much fun this day at Dulwich Park! I especially love how these shoes look like roller skaters here! Those of you who might remember, I have pairs these shoes with other looks before and they have looked sporty or simply cool when needed! So über versatile!

So I'm back in London! Literally just landed a few hours ago and I'm so excited to be blogging again! British summer - thanks for holding up!!! I'm so pleasantly surprised that you have indeed remained! I love love love you!!

xoxo

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Floral Bralet   //   Topshop

Skater Skirt   //   ASOS

Shoes   //   Jeffrey Campbell

Sunnies   //   River Island

Earrings   //   H&M

Watch   //   Marc by Marc Jacobs

Googly Eyes Ring   //   ASOS

Psychedelic Clutch   //   Topshop

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