Please excuse my temporary absence. I’ve still been battling what felt like a raging flu. Whatever it was, it did get the better of me. During this illness, I took the opportunity to catch up on some movie watching. I mean there’s nothing like feeling too sick to do anything but lay around with your eyes open and watching so many movies that your eyes become bloodshot. I mean….So yeah, I watched a lot of movies. And didn’t do anything else. Really. Seriously, NOTHING else.
Well, during this movie marathon, I decided to watch Penelope. I’ll have you know that this is not a movie I even really wanted to watch, but since you can watch it instantly via Netflix, I thought I might as well. A very sweet word is coming to mind right now, ummmmm….. SO CUTE! Loved it! The story line is rather darling and the set is quite breathtaking and Penelope’s wardrobe is to DIE for! Yes. So many ideas, so much inspiration, so much fun! If you haven’t seen this movie yet, and you are looking for some great wardrobe inspiration, I insist you watch it. Penelope’s eye for color coordination is out of this world. And there is so much color to be had. Amidst a world of so much black, brown, tan, navy, khaki and such, she is a bright little colorful star. Don’t get me wrong, she still wears the neutrals, but with so much vavoom! that you wouldn’t even know she’s wearing them. Yeah, she’s that good.
I think I’ve pretty much decided that my wardrobe is lacking color and its time to have some fun with giving everything a color makeover. I’m so jealous of every single thing Penelope wears. It must be mine! I love the way so many colors and textures make up an outfit. Those green shoes, that purple (with pink piping) coat, those sweet cardigans, sigh…..
This movie came out in 2008 and of course I kept wondering to myself, where was I? You may wonder that yourself after watching it. I googled Penelope’s wardrobe and found a few blog posts here and there of people trying to imitate her style by buying clothes. Someone even asked, “Where do I find clothes like hers?” There was the usual answers like Anthropologie and J.Crew and then someone said, “Become famous.” Ha ha ha. I snickered after reading that and wanted to add, “Learn how to sew.” I very wickedly snickered again because I knew that I could imitate her wardrobe with a little stitch here and a gather there. Ha ha ha.
I most certainly hope you have enjoyed today’s lesson on why its so very important to know how to sew. Thank you Penelope!
Belly - I absolutely loved the movie. Hope you feel better now!
Emilie - I’m happy to see you’re back! hope you feel better! I’ve never heard of this movie, but now I intend to see it… I love Penelope’s coat on the last picture…
Jennifer - I never saw that movie! I will have to go watch it on Netflix tonight! Her clothes look fab!
Tasia - Glad you’re feeling better! Thanks for sharing, I don’t remember hearing about this movie either but her outfits look adorable. You’re so right, that’s the best part about sewing – if you see something you love but can’t find it or can’t afford it, then hit up the fabric store and make your own! AND you can make it fit perfectly, too, much better than off the rack.
Love the teal blue coat in the last photo as well, so pretty!
lsaspacey - I wonder if one of the posts you read was mine? I loved that movie also, and the idea of getting a pair of statement colored shoes was the one I found most important. However, I’m still looking for them…
Alice - I was beginning to wonder if you were OK and i’m glad to see you’re back among the living ! I watch that movie a while ago (waited for it to come out in France, but it never did, so I had to see it in a not-so-legal way !) and I love that wardrobe ! I believe I saw the movie in fall and I instantly make mental notes of everything she wears. Unfortunatelly, I’m not so good mixing rich and warm colours like she does and never quite succeeded with that, but I’m not loosing faith !^^ I can’t wait to see what you’ll do with the colour coordination tough !
Stacyverb - Glad you’re back and feeling better!
I’ve never heard of this movie either, so thanks for mentioning it. I’m always on the lookout for movies with inspiring clothes in them.
Just-chic.blogspot.com - you made me curious with this movie, I’ve just added it on my Netflix list. As I’m a big fan of vivid colored clothes myself and always trying to mix them in eye-catching combinations I’m eager to see the film asap
phyllis - Oh yay! I’m convinced
I have an antique doll I named Penelope and she is staring at me saying Um hm you need to watch that movie!
The Cupcake Goddess - You guys are the sweetest! Thank you for your well wishes about being sick!
The Cupcake Goddess - There are so many more great clothes from the movie that I couldn’t get a good snapshot of, so you have to watch it! She has the best clothing! The BEST!
The Cupcake Goddess - I totally agree! The fit is so much better when making it yourself. Sewing is so wonderful in this regard. I agree, the teal coat is to DIE for.
The Cupcake Goddess - Oh yes! Shoes are so very important aren’t they? I have a few pairs, one yellow, one orange and the other in red. They definitely add the much needed spice to any outfit. Now for some green ones!
The Cupcake Goddess - I completely understand! Believe me, I’ve watched a bootleg movie before, it makes you feel so dangerous….Thank you for your concern about my health!
Wyvie - Thank you, thank you for recommending this movie! I don’t think it even got promoted here in Australia, so without your encouragement I never would have watched it. But it’s so lovely and sweet, and pure eye candy from both a clothing and design point of view. So, thanks.