Crazy, Stupid, Love.. of mine:

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He makes women swoon, & men reexamine themselves. Also, he may or may not be one of the reasons why I'm single—after all, I am mentally dating him in my own delusional Gosling Bubble (Eva Mendes, who?). But enough about me. Let me rekindle everyone's obsession that is Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011). I know, I know, the timing of this post could not be more imperfect, but: I had to have these stills in my blog archives.

Remember the epic makeover scene when Ryan's character—the ultimate playboy & romancer—transforms a clueless divorcee to a more suave bachelor? Well, the makeover was more than just elevating Steve Carrel's style with a great suit—it was about getting him to snap out of his marriage woes, and most importantly, feel comfortable and current with himself. However, it was Ryan Gosling's array of wardrobe changes (and charm + smirk + good looks) throughout the film that made the rom-com oh-so memorable. The looks were all possible thanks to the film's costume designer, Dayna Pink. Gents, if you haven't done so already, read the GQ interview, here for some sartorial inspiration !

Film's Costume Designer: Dayna Pink

Designers: Alexander McQueen, Simon Spurr, Yves Saint Laurent, David Yurman (rings!) + more

Total Wardrobe Changes: 36

PS: I promise, no more RG posts for a while. If you missed the first men's post, Charm Her: Little Black Blazer, view it HERE 

Closing Time ♫♪

 I couldn't resist posting these stills from the uber cute rom-com, Friends with Benefits (2011) 

 lack of creativity & fashion? yes. So, sue me.  

Oh, & the title of the post is from the song they kept referring to in the film -- just in case you haven't seen it yet ;)

listen to it here: Closing Time ♫♪

Friends with Benefits*

Justin Timberlake & Mila Kunis, Elle August 2011 by Carter Smith; via Elle

Violet Gems

At the very top of the color spectrum, violet could more or less symbolize wealth and mystery.  But if eyes are indeed the windows of the soul, then the come-hither gaze of Elizabeth Taylor’s translucent violet eyes surpassed beyond that, with goodness, talent, and bewildering beauty.  What I admire about the late actress was her appetite for lavish luxuries—oh, you know, collecting diamonds -- yet measuring the true worth of life with philanthropic efforts, and emphasizing awareness for AIDS.  Taylor was famous for her successful cinematic career, which earned her two Oscars for her roles in Butterfield 8 (1960) and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966). She was infamous for her many marriages and her love affair with Richard Burton, whom she met on the set of Cleopatra (1963), and eventually married. twice.  She became the first actress to earn a million dollars for a film role, and also became a tabloid obsession with her relationship with Burton, hence the start of a modern celebrity’s lifestyle.

She once said, "I adore wearing gems, but not because they are mine. You can't posess radiance, you can only admire it". Dare I disagree with a Dame, but her violet gems framed by her dark arched brows left the world in admiration.  Hollywood lost a true gem, who was 79 years young (1932-2011).

xo Maria

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