Tuesday, October 27

A Feast for the Eyes: Crimson Peak

This past weekend on campus was William & Mary's Homecoming.  While I'll post some pictures from the festivities of the weekend later, this post is about Crimson Peak.  My friends and I took an early-ish Sunday morning to get together like the good old days and watch a horror movie.  And while it wasn't quite a horror movie, it was a beautifully artistic ghost story...or a "gothic romance" as Tom Hiddleston put it.  I won't lie, I was holding onto every word Tom Hiddleston spoke.

Here are some shots from the film.

The Crimson Peak estate, in all its dilapidated glory.





I thought the movie was interesting; it may have combined one too many horror movie elements, but I appreciated the novelty of the story.  Everything was incredibly intricate, from the costumes to the house itself and I was glad that I was watching it on the big screen so I could take full advantage of it.  Definitely one to see again, if not only for the wonderfully romantic being that is Tom Hiddleston.

Currently listening to: "This is Why We Fight" The Decemberists

Wednesday, October 14

2nd Sundays Craft Fair

Ah, Fall Break.  The well-deserved four day weekend for undergrads, and just another weekend on campus for a grad student trying to graduate by the end of the year.  However, I did get a chance to enjoy the absolutely beautiful weather this weekend by going to the 2nd Sundays Fair.

I also borrowed a DSLR from the library for the long weekend, but unfortunately wasn't able to take any really creative shots.  Sad to admit it, but I did Picasa-edit these photos, mainly for lighting and color modifications








Come on...a book signing about Washington and Hamilton?  I couldn't resist.

Everybody's favorite vintage bookstore in Merchant's Square.

Happy October!

Currently listening to: "Thunder Clatter" Wild Cub

Sunday, October 4

Paris Fashion Week: Elie Saab SS16

I'm not usually one to follow fashion week or particular designers, but I came across a few Paris FW runway shows and I thought it was worth showcasing.  A collection of florals and lace, here are a few of my favorites.






The man of the hour himself, Elie Saab.

Currently listening to: Hamilton Cast Recording (as I have been doing non-stop (see what I did there?) for the past two weeks.