Let's Go Outside

Although British Summer Time (BST) is not officially over until 30th October (can't quite believe this), the weather in England throughout July before I went on holiday and the majority of August has been absolutely monstrous. Wind, rain, grey skies, cold legs.. the lot! It seems like we have hardly had any summer at all. But, I vow not to hide away my tan and continue to wear summer dresses and sandals as opposed to the coats, jeans and boots the rest of those who have given into the horrible weather have been sporting over the past week the weather has been at it's worst. I'm not sure if you are aware, but the British have a tendency and are historically known to moan about the weather far too much than is necessary (and is the reason why I will refrain from doing so in a few sentences time) - we shiver when it is too cold, moan when the sun appears because it's "too hot" and groan when the sun shines at the wrong time of the week (weekends, when everybody is back to work/school, etc.) 

So I thought it would be an apt idea to share with you some handpicked images from a range of editorials- a mixture of good/bad weather- of models who are all out in the open air, making the most of their surroundings, whatever the climate. All celebrate the outside in all it's glory and I think that's what the Brits should be doing whatever the weather. So, coat or no coat, get outside and explore. Let me know which are your favourites? Do you prefer the summer or winter? Are you wearing your coat already where you're from?

 Yulia Kharlapanova  |  Marie Claire Italia  |  June 2011

Heather Marks  |  Flaunt  |  Aug 2011

Jessica Miller  |  Harper's Bazaar UK  |  June 2011

Tiffany  |  Grazia Italy  |  July 2011

 

Tiiu Kuik  |  Harper's Bazaar Turkey  |  Sep 2011

Tiiu Kuik  |  VOGUE Latin America  |  Aug 2011

Colinne Michaelis  |  LOVE  |  A/W 2011

 

Vlada Roslyakova  |  Marie Claire Spain  |  Sep 2011

 Holly  |  Vecu  |  Spring 2011

 

Tallulah Morton  |  ELLE France  |  July 2011

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How Jolie

Inspired by a humorous chat amongst the ladies about our girl crushes at last night's rather fun sailor themed birthday gathering/bar hop/VIP club visit, this post is catered to the girl crush firmly at the top of my "list". Mila Kunis is a close second and that's as far as the list goes. It seems I like dark haired actresses, although Lara Stone and Charlize Theron are both an exception to this rule. How about you? Who is your ultimate girl crush?

I am fully aware of the opinions some people have of Angelina Jolie (I admit she is rather strange but isn't that what makes her so interesting and appealing?) what with the Aniston/Pitt fiasco branded as the "Split of the Century" and the controversy surrounding how it came to be, but quite frankly, (and don't think I am condoning cheating of any kind because I most certainly am not) it takes two, Brad was clearly not happy and so he found solace (or whatever you want to call it) in the stunning Angelina. 

I don't think she is a style icon or even pretty in fact but she is gorgeous and an exceptional actress, proved from having recently watched Changeling, Girl, Interrupted (again) and Salt, which I thought was visually and conceptually amazing. OK, I clearly have a slight obsession with the woman but she is one of my favourites as you may well know, very, very attractive and beautiful nonetheless. Surely that's a good enough reason to share with you these incredible images.

What do you think of Angelina? Marriage breaker or stunning talent? Either way, if you tell me you don't enjoy these images, I won't believe you. 

Jolie is to play the lead in a remake of Cleopatra (once made so famous in 1963 by the legandary Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton) set to be released in 2013. 

Ironically, her character in film Changeling abruptly describes it as "overrated" when it is the announced on the radio at the Oscars in 1935 for Best Picture nomination.. she has her money on winner "It Happened One Night."

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Colour My Life

 

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