An Education

I guess I've heard it many times before - an education is something that no one can take away from you. But it was nice to be reminded to put into perspective exactly where I am...

I don't want to ruin the story but I think most girls (well me at least) will find an important answer to many big questions after watching this.

Now showing in Melbourne :)

Coco

After a rather inefficient yet tiring day at work (inefficient, not on my part might I add), I returned home to catch a 5 minute cat-nap then had dinner at a rather yummy Japanese restaurant along Toorak Road with a rather lovely family :)

I always drive past Yoshi, and I dine at Nandos as well as Red Wok (both next door) but have never really tried this cute little restaurant. The menu was extensive and everything they brought out looked excellent - almost as excellent as the Malaysian food contestants of Masterchef were exhibiting last night. The plasma along the wall was a distraction to dinner time conversation but we were all so consumed with what was being dished up that it didn't matter Poh served a dish which incorporated Petai! (for those who don't know, its a super smelly bean I steer clear of...so I was very impressed the judges had a good taste and enjoyed it!)

Two ladies then set off to Como for Coco. And Hot Cocoa we got to satisfy our sweet cravings and cold bodies. The cinema was packed with ladies and the occassional man who was dragged along.

I enjoyed the movie...it was interesting to learn about the life of Gabrielle Chanel before the tweed jackets and pearl necklaces were associated to her name. Coco was in fact the name of the dog she sang about as she was trying hard to make a living to move to Paris. I'll say no more, but it was a nice movie to see, especially for those who love her work. And as expected, Audrey Tatou played Coco Chanel fashionably well. Coco Chanel was way ahead of her time but for those who are interested in just seeing the fashion, you'll be greatly disappointed as the story is predominantly about her life before the fashion house, her private life.

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

Mary Poppins is coming to town! I was denied the opportunity to watch the Broadway hit the last time I was in London because no one else in my family were fans. It was definitely a show that was on constant replay when I was young and makes an occasional spin in the DVD player even now.
I won't miss it this time around even if it means I'll be visiting the theatre by myself! Melbourne might just be the artistic capital of Australia :)

On another cinematic note...I am tres excited about watching the Coco Chanel biopic tomorrow night. I'm quite sure it won't disappoint me like Bruno did.

Recession Proof Your Wardrobe!

Confessions of a Shopaholic starring Australia's own Isla Fisher is coming in March!

I am sure this movie will be a hit amongst the ladies. Want a cheap movie ticket? Check out Village Cinemas for their offers. I got emailed an $8 movie ticket from a friend the other day. You might have to wait till next month for March's offer. But in the meantime, catch new movies at Village Cinema's Bargain Screen.

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‘Recessionista’ is a popular word floating around the fashion forum during this economic downturn we are experiencing. With ladies jumping of the Hermes Birkin waiting list, its mucha more fashionable to stay stylish on a budget. There is no need to add to bleak financial talk. Instead, I have come up with some more tips for women who wish to continue being savvy and stylish during these difficult times.

Let’s take the short cut
Go raid your closet for shorts! Stylish shorts have become a fashion must with designers creating matching shorts and jackets to give the classic suit a modern take. Mixed with a slouchy jacket and funky heels, no one will be able to tell that your shorts had been shoved up in the attic for years.


Belt it out
The female silhouette is still in. So pull out the box of belts you have stowed away. They are an easy accessory to be inventive with, and can update your look instantly.


Bargain Hunting
Enough with the old and in with the new...Ever find that you’re often one step too late to finding out about a designer sale? Fear no more! There have been an explosion of fashion blogs on the internet and some are dedicated just to sales and good finds. Some handy ones to keep bookmarked:

• Missy Confidential (Australia)

• Tongue in Chic (Malaysia)


There are often lines before doors open, especially for the bigger sales.. so get in there early!

Saturday Night In

Yumminess... but nothing beats the fresh taste of warm caramel popcorn (I've only ever had this in Asia. They only have sweet popcorn in the packaged form here. If someone knows of a place serving up fresh sweet popcorn... LET ME KNOW!)

Instead of painting the town red and spending lots on drinks and various other entertainment, grab a group of your girlfriends and raid through your DVD archive for a girl’s night in. Pop a bag of popcorn in the microwave and you’re set for the night. Some girly flicks to try:

• Never Been Kissed
• Sex And The City
• Clueless
• When Harry Met Sally
• The Devil Wears Prada
• Pretty Woman

You’ll save some money and save yourself from going through all the effort of dressing up and waking up on a Sunday morning with a hangover. So get organising and gather your BFFs for this weekend!

Apologies: I organised a pizza and movie night with my girlfriends the other day. 40 minutes after placing my order, I was wondering why there was no sign of a delivery boy. Then I wondered, why was it that when I ordered my pizza, they only asked for my number and not my address. 5 minutes later, four hungry girls set out hunting for this pizza joint where I had requested for "take-away" instead of "delivery"...silly me! So sorry ladies! Wont happen again ;)