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And meet some of her friends? Some old, some new faces.

It was an advanced screening of Coco Before Chanel(2009) at the Skirball. Great film that was beautifully shot, but it didn’t really focus on her passion for fashion. Rather, the love story between her and Boy Capel was highlighted(which I didn’t think was that romantic in the first place, imho).

For a more overall view of her incredible life, I’d recommend the Lifetime miniseries starring Shirley Maclaine. I know i know, SM as Coco? hehe yes, there were some cringing moments of embarassment for her and for the poor acting in general, but it was quite entertaining, i remember it to be. Also, it helped me understand how the designer came to be, therefore cultivating a deeper appreciation for the craftsmanship and label of the Chanel brand.

If i were to make a biopic based on her life, I’d mix the cinematic assets of Coco Before Chanel and the concentration on her passion for fashion from the LT miniseries. Possibly a movie of her summer at Deauville, where she perfected her craft and style as a way to escape the war as well as her intensely turbulent relationship with Boy? The beginning of her fame and legendary career and the height of her romance, if you will. Ok, I’ll shutup now.

So that’s everyone. and me.

So cool how all of us did the same things but all of our shots have such different perspectives. I would never take a picture of my cousin checking out her leg(?) behind a pretty backdrop in westwood, or to take a group picture in accordance with the rule of thirds. Nor do I think that these girls would care to take pictures of the chairs at the Skirball (or would they? i dunno). Ok, I’ll shutup again.

After watching the September Issue (2009), I really don’t think Anna Wintour is ‘the Ice Queen’ as people have referred to her. In fact, I’ve come to respect her she and all the hard work that she’s put in her line of work. She knows what she has to do and gets it done. Loveit.

usually, i could put up a picture like this for my everyday a pic project:

these are brazilets, the cool new bracelets that help you wear your wishes around your wrists. we got a new batch of these at work today. but u know what’s cooler?!

i got to meet lisa ling today! well, ive seen her before, but this was the first time i actually took a picture with her. i was so nervous! anyways, i have two very cool jobs, imho. ill write more about the event that i went to and the other cool ppl i met later. gooood night.