Blonde Episodes: September 2012

Sunday, September 30, 2012

Bundle Up!

Happy Sunday all! I hope you're enjoying what's left of your weekend. I have a terrible headache, so I'm a bit behind on my chores today. It's also 100 degrees here in sunny So. Cal and it's miserable! I found some styles I'm loving for the season (although I'll admit they're out of my budget, there's always similar styles out there) and had to share them with you...which one is your favorite? Have a great night!

All photos courtesy of Elle Magazine

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Retro Vegas

Did you all watch the series premiere of "Vegas" this week? I did and loved it. I've always been fascinated by the Vegas of old...where it was mafia run, and the city was run on comps and who you knew. It's definitely like that anymore. Watching the show reminded me of one of my all-time favorite films, "Casino." It's been on AMC a lot lately, and hopefully you've had a chance to see it. If you haven't, please trust me, and watch it! Here's some fun trivia about the film:

--The word "fuck" is said 422 times, including in the narration - 2.4 times per minute on average. The film also holds the Guinness world record for the most swearing in a film.

--Sharon Stone spent many long workdays in agony while filming scenes for this film. She has back trouble due to an old injury, and the gold & white beaded gown she wears during a casino scene weighed 45 pounds.

--Jamie Lee Curtis, Madonna, Nicole Kidman, Cameron Diaz, Jodie Foster and Michelle Pfeiffer were considered for the role of Ginger. Traci Lords was seriously considered after an excellent audition. Sean Young turned down the role due to pregnancy. Melanie Griffith was almost cast, but Sharon Stone convinced director Martin Scorsese to give her the role.

--The blackjack "cheats" were using a technique known as "spooking". Nevada courts have mostly ruled it to be legal because it merely takes advantage of hold card information exposed by sloppy dealers.

--To avoid the continuity problems that accompany a chain-smoking movie character,Robert De Niro always held his cigarettes the same distance from the lit end so that their lengths never appear to change.

--Martin Scorsese stated before the film's release that he created the "head in the vise" scene as a sacrifice, certain the MPAA would insist it be cut. He hoped this would draw fire away from other violent scenes that would seem less so by comparison. When the MPAA made no objection to the vise scene, he left it in, albeit slightly edited.

--Casino was filmed entirely in the Las Vegas Valley. The casino and office scenes were filmed in the famed Riviera Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip and the driving scene in the beginning of the movie was filmed on Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas, which is no longer open to automobile traffic.

--The casino scenes were shot at the Riviera between 1:00 am and 4:am so as not to get in the way of the real gamblers. Although the casino didn't want the shoot to interrupt its business, that didn't prevent it from trying to lure more punters inside by putting up a large banner that said, "Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, and Joe Pesci Filming the New Movie 'Casino' Inside!"

--When James Woods heard that Martin Scorsese was interested in working with him, Woods called Scorsese's office and left the following message: "Any time, any place, any part, any fee."

--While the movie begins by stating it is based upon a true story, it never names the actual casino involved. The Tangiers casino is fictional. The story is actually based upon the history of the Stardust casino, a fact well documented in the Vegas history books.Martin Scorsese discreetly documents this fact via the soundtrack, in which the song "Stardust" is heard three different times. An instrumental version plays during Ace and Ginger's wedding and a vocal version is heard during the scene where Remo asks Marino if Nicky and Ginger are having sex and also during the very end of the final credits.

--The costume budget for the film was $1 million. 'Robert de Niro' had 70 different costumes throughout the film, Sharon Stone had 40. Both actors were allowed to keep their costumes afterwards.

--In the original script, Lester was supposed to be shot in the desert by Nicky as a favor for Sam.

All photos courtesy of Google
Trivia courtesy of IMDB

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Thursday, September 27, 2012

Fashion Friday--The Rules of Tapestry

Happy Thursday all! I hope you're having a great week...I know I'm ready for the weekend, how about you? This week, I'm wishing for Fall weather. Guess who's having Fall weather? Colorado ;-). Can't wait to get back. Fall means gorgeous sweaters, jeans, and fun, rich accessories. Dree Heminway shows us how fabulous tapestry and needlepoint can look in the following shoot from Richard Burbrdige for Harper's Bazaar.

All photos courtesy of Harper's Bazaar Magazine

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Wednesday, September 26, 2012

The Cord Challenge

Are you up for it? What's the challenge you ask? Wear corduroy and feel good about it. Harsh? I think not. I am not a corduroy fan as you might be able to tell. I can't get past the 1970's, bell bottom cords that my mom wore with her Hang Ten t-shirt. I have to admit though, there are some cute ways to wear corduroy and these pics prove just that.

All images courtesy of Pinterest

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Tuesday, September 25, 2012

New York Fashion Week Street Style--Accessories

I'm obsessed with New York Fashion week, as most bloggers are. What I like best though are the outlandish accessories. Imagine my excitement when Elle Magazine decided to feature some of the best from the events. Check out these gorgeous additions to any outfit.

All images courtesy of Elle Magazine by Kelly Stuart

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Monday, September 24, 2012

2012 Emmy Fashion

Hello all! Hope you all had a fantastic Monday. Did you get a chance to check out the Emmy's last night? There are always some hits and misses, fashion-wise. I had trouble accessing some of the photos from Yahoo for some reason, but here are a few of the frocks I loved.

All images courtesy of Yahoo Online

Have a great night all!

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Thursday, September 20, 2012

Fashion Friday--Fashion…According To ELLE.

Happy Fashion Friday, Gorgeous Ones!

I'm Veronika & I'm the girl behind this little box

you've been seeing on your right!

I am so honored to be filling in for the Beautiful Kori, today!

While she is away, blissfully in love, and of course…busy as ever with the start of a new school year, and a brand new home (Ladies…are we not so happy for her! Yeay!)...

I wanted to share with you the Top Fall Trends to look out for & start reppin'!

According to ELLE Magazine…this is the business!

I can't wait to wear my boots, scarves, leather pants, & all my fur (faux of course)!

LOVIN' me some cozy weather & all the deep rich colors that go with it!

What are your favs?

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