Ladies We Love: Meryl Streep

Posted by: Kathleen McHatton

March
4
2010

News Header Meryl Streep black & white portrait wearing hat If you loved to hate Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada or were charmed by the bold cooking antics of Julia Child in Julie & Julia, then you have encountered the amazing talent of the one and only Meryl Streep.

From the Bridges of Madison County to her most recent film, It's Complicated, Ms. Streep has never ceased to keep me coming back to her films. I always appreciate the way she transforms herself for each role so that you suddenly forget you are watching Meryl Streep and become completely involved with her character.

Send good vibes her way for this year's Academy Awards, in which she is nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role for Julie & Julia!

Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada

Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada

Meryl Streep as Julia Child in Julie & Julia

Meryl Streep as Julia Child in Julie & Julia

Meryl Streep as Jane in It's Complicated

Meryl Streep as Jane in It's Complicated

Ladies We Love: Emily Blunt

Posted by: Kathleen McHatton

December
14
2009

I was first struck by British actress Emily Blunt in The Devil Wears Prada where she played the crabby and disgruntled assistant to Miranda Priestly, played by Meryl Streep. Blunt's character, Emily, managed to be a complete terror but completely loveable at the same time.

Needless to say, I loved her performance, but it wasn't until I saw her roles in The Jane Austen Book Club and Sunshine Cleaning that I became familiar with Emily Blunt's name and began to look out for her in films.

What I love about Emily Blunt is her spunk and versatility. She adopts each role and adds a little spice. She's the type of character to enter the scene with all eyes on her and completely steal the show from the leading lady.

Now that she's a leading lady of her own, Emily Blunt is taking the spotlight as a well-known celebrity. Not only is she engaged to The Office's dreamy John Krasinski, but she has several major films on the way. Yay!

Blunt's much anticipated The Young Victoria is being released in select theatres on Dec 18th. The film details the early reign of 18-year-old Queen Victoria and the love and passion she shared with Prince Albert.

A Victorian Era romance complete with period costumes? Yes, please! All hail Emily Blunt!!

Boots: Over the Knee and Out of Sight

Posted by: Kathleen McHatton

September
22
2009

Ever since I saw Anne Hathaway sporting those thigh-high Chanel boots in The Devil Wears Prada, I knew my life was missing something.

Those old motorcycle boots I wore all last winter just wouldn't cut it. I wanted over-the-knee in every color.

Thankfully, Fall 2009 has seen a plethora of over-the-knee boots on the runway and now on the market. Perfect paired with skinny jeans or a sexy mini and tights, these boots will beg to be worn everyday.

So imagine my glee when LuLu*s ordered a variety of over-the-knee boots in various colors and textures for the fall season. The Jeffrey Campbell A-Plus Grey Patent OMG OTK Heel Boot [sold out!] is so daring and fun; it looks straight off the runway.

I happily took home a pair of the G O Max Jiera 01 Black Suede OTK or Cuffed Flat Boot. With a flat foot and a slim upper, this boot was just what I was looking for.

A fairy tale ending, if I do say so myself. Stay tuned for more boots in the future!