With the beginning of school on Monday, summer is coming to a close at our house.   And what better way to end a great summer than with movies?  This week I have seen three:  I took my son to see Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince; then it was off to Julie and Julia with my mom and best friend; and just finished watching the DVD of Becoming Jane with Anne Hathaway. 

While I enjoyed Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, I think they better hurry up and finish filming the series or the stars are going to finish their senior year at Hogwarts from a retirement home!  It is getting harder to find the characters believable as teenagers! 

I could not help but to laugh out loud throughout Julie and Julia.  And boy, can I relate to Julie Powell’s frustration.  Sometimes I wonder if anyone out there is reading my blog.  Her reminder that we write for ourselves first was a great reminder.  And based on Google Analytics, I do know that someone other than my mother is reading!  However, if anyone out there is reading and would like to say hello, I’d love the company!  Meryl Streep was absolutely perfect as Julia Child…whoda thunk? 

For those of you not familiar with Becoming Jane, it is the true life story of Jane Austen and the inspiration for Sense and Sensibilities.  Somewhat depressing but the scenery was beautiful and Anne Hathaway was exceptional as Jane Austen.  It is remarkable that Jane, who lived such a short life and had a fairly limited life experience, was one of the most prolific woman authors of all time.  Her life reminds me that there are no excuses!  Get writing! 

See you at the Movies!

Reading through the fashion magazines recently, there has been much talk about models falling off of runways because platforms were so high that they literally cannot be walked in.  The ultra flat shoes are very cute but are more for our daughters than for us.  So what are we left with?  From looking at women out on the street, it appears that the only choices are very practical and unattractive.  Well, look again. 

This beautiful shoe from Delman is available in Citrine and Black from Endless.com.  “A little bit vintage, a little bit mod, the Beverly D’Orsay from Delman has it all in the style department. Its glossy patent leather and graceful curves will keep you looking ultra femme as its unique strap and tapered heel will keep up with your playful personality.” 

Delman shoes are made in Spain with beautiful leathers that will give you many wearings and loads of compliments.  The wooden 2 1/2” heel is the perfect height for most women to wear with pants or skirts.  Speaking of timeless elegance, Delman was worn by such icons as Jackie Onassis, Katherine Hepburn, and Marilyn Monroe.