I was going to write a whole blog post on this weekend’s movie rental and the superficial profound effects it had on me….
A lot of Gorgeouses might disagree with me on this one, but I liked this movie, and I really think you’d like it, too….
Anyway, I was going to write this big post on how the movie, and Annette Bening in particular, totally inspired me. Just. LOOK AT HER:
GORJ. Simply GORJ. At 51 years old, gorj. I want to look like that when I’m 51. Natural — I’m looking AT YOU, Sarah Jessica Parker’s silicone additions at the OSCARS…can you believe!? I’m still hoping it was just the dress….
Back to Annette and The Women. I’m not going to get into it now because, frankly, I’m blogged out — between a new LO-HO-HONG post at the Kitch and the video blog over at Goodies, in which I announce the WINNERS of our big contest this month, and Minden makes an appearance…. AND, to be honest, I’m a little preoccupied right now watching The Oscars and tweeting about it with all my tweeps! SO FUN.
Again, anyway, back to Annette and The Women…. The funny (and a little bit annoying) thing about this movie is that EVERY single person in the movie is A WOMAN. Every single extra. EVERYONE. It’s wild.
If Josh hadn’t returned the movie, I might have watched it again, you know…. Because it inspired me. It inspired me to be okay with aging, and to maybe even embrace it. Because, you know what? I couldn’t take my eyes off Annette Bening. And, that excited me. I mean, she was a hellova lot more interesting to look at — at least to me — than the perfect Eva Mendes….
Okay, I’ve officially run out of steam. But, here are a few things Annette has inspired me to start doing…
1. Eat better….
2. Dress better.
3. Read a novel.
4. Exercise.
5. I always do my best with this one anyway, but…, AUTHENTICITY. Beauty lies in being AUTHENTIC and, with that, goes SELF-CONFIDENCE (of which I could definitely have more…).
6. Brush my hair.
7. Wear lip gloss…. Pale coral….
That’s all. I give up. I’m just way too distracted to write tonight. But, this is what I got. Now go check the other blogs…!
Love!
xo Haley-O
Kalli said, February 23rd, 2009 at 4:04 am
I loved this film – watched it with MrT who also enjoyed it (but that could have been because he’s got a thing for Meg Ryan). It took me ages to realise it was an all female cast.
Haven’t seen the Oscars yet – it’s on too late in the UK. Can’t wait to see the dresses!
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Tabitha said, February 23rd, 2009 at 9:08 am
Ok, I Loved this movie!! Watched it like 3 times and you’re right Annette looks phenomenal! It also taught me that knowing and loving yourself first should be #1 on the priority list (before getting involved that is) Loved It!!
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Chantal said, February 23rd, 2009 at 9:12 am
I haven’t seen that movie yet. I will have to pick it up.
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LAVENDULA said, February 23rd, 2009 at 10:37 am
i haven’t seen that movie.as for aging i’m okay with getting older. its not so bad…
ali said, February 23rd, 2009 at 10:44 am
i think SJP’s boobs were real. i think they were just pushed up. pushed WAY up
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Renee said, February 23rd, 2009 at 10:47 am
I haven’t seen that movie…will probably rent it when DH is outta town or something.
I’m okay with getting older, I have good genes and we keep our youthful appearance longer…I got carded until I got married and even then folks said I looked younger. I still amaze folks who can’t believe I’m in my 40′s.
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Nap Warden said, February 23rd, 2009 at 10:48 am
Yep, saw it…liked it…Wish I had it in me to dress better;)
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Laural said, February 23rd, 2009 at 12:05 pm
I loved that movie too.
I watched it when I was getting my nails done (weird that they were showing it), and I got halfway through it. so, then I rented it.
I didn’t expect to like it.
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Nadine said, February 23rd, 2009 at 4:04 pm
I haven’t seen it! She definitely looks GREAT for 51!!
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newsinglemama said, February 23rd, 2009 at 7:03 pm
I really hope SJP didn’t get implants, why would she? I think it was just the dress, really
I will rent that movie now, you made me want to see it
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Teena in Toronto said, February 23rd, 2009 at 9:20 pm
I hear this sucked so was waiting for it to come on TMN.
Meg looks like she’s had waaaay too much work done.
Dianna said, February 23rd, 2009 at 11:46 pm
We watched this movie a few weeks ago. While it wasn’t my favorite, it was pretty good. I really like Meg Ryan so that helped a bit. I’m starting on the exercise bandwagon today. Her tinyness inspires.
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Holly said, February 24th, 2009 at 12:32 am
I saw The Women in the theatre and really enjoyed it! And um, yeah, SJP ta-tas. Scary Push.
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Karen MEG said, February 24th, 2009 at 10:01 am
I just watched this last week, and although I was mildly irritated by a couple of the scenes (you know, the ones where they’re all clucking and screaming when they’re bashing each other for not telling…), I really enjoyed the overall message.
And you are right, Annette looks fab, and so does Meg, in this film (although I preferred her with her lovely curls)…and their acting was top notch.
I think SJP’s dress was the culprit; she’s got a wonderful set, I hope her 40s didn’t inspire her to mess with them…
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