my weekend, movies music & more// lifestyle

Here we are in the middle of October already - hard to believe how quickly 2020 has gone , even with all the changes in our lifes.

This week and weekend has been so chilly and rainy, no point going anywhere. Just staying in and keeping warm. We actually had a slight cold after the sudden temperature changes from 21C to 9C. So i enjoyed the time making soups and resting up, plus watching some movies. Nothing like a good movie to past the time.

MOVIES review

Two movies I really enjoyed are French but can be in english. The first one is called La Melodie a story about a class of students learning to play the violin, and the teacher who has no experience with kids, but is classically trained. The kids in the film were super, and the acting was believable. A very inspiring film and uplifting. Something we can use, especially during these times. Definitely Worth to see! Film for the whole family.

The second film is also music related, this time a young girl moves to Paris to attend a music school, but first she has to find a place to live. when she finally finds the place, the old man Mr. Henri has some other plans. A bit of a comedy with a twist. The Student and Mr. Henri. A touching film.

SOUP SEASON

I love a nice warm soup , especially when I am not feeling well. So this week I decided to make it from scratch. A vegetable soup with rice and chicken Super simple and so tasty. I didn't follow any recipe, basically just follow the soup cube directions and add what you like rice or pasta, vegetables etc.

Vegetable soup cubes 2, water, rice ( handful), cooked chicken chopped , dried chives or fresh.

SKI SEASON begins

The skiers I am certain are happy there is snow already in the mountains and some ski hills will be opening end of the month. But in the meantime the first ski race of the season started this weekend in Europe. So something to watch , I love to watch it, though my favourites are no longer racing. This year will be interesting.

Are you a ski fan? Ever tried skiing? I tried downhill a couple of times, first taking lessons at a local ski hill, then going to the mountains which really scared the &%&* out of me. The first mishap was the chair lift broke down on the way up the mountain, sitting perched up so high on a windy hill , waiting for it to go was awful , especially since i have fear of heights. I did finally get up to top but spend part of the time in the lodge cafe till i got the nerve to go down. But I am proud to say i made it down , all in one piece.

WESTWOOD life// Fashion, mode, punk looks

CELEBRATE PUNK DESIGNER JUST THIS month it was Vivienne Westwood's 80th birthday. The fashion designer who brought PUNK fashions to the forefront. Her designs were over the top , colourful, eccentric and I think abit wild. She still is designing and even some of her designs were part of the Life ball held here in the past, she also designed the costumes for the ballet performance for New years. Known for her flaming orange reddish hair , bold clothes - she is a woman of her times, the punk era of UK. A look at some of designs and her style. tamer looks images, vogue , runway magazine,

INSTAGRAM REAL STARS?

WONDER IF SHE IS REAL? How many people follow their favourite instagram and feel perhaps this is what a real person looks like and maybe lives like. I am not talking celebrities like Rihanna or Kardashians or any of the other major celebrities . I am not a big follower of instagram, but for those that are there are a few surprises such as one very popular Instagram Star is actually a virtual reality image, not a REAL person. These computer generated images look so real that people are actually thinking it is a real person. Something strange about that , if someone is able to fool people in such a way Firstly it is not stated this is not a real person This to me is funny. with all the talk about fake news etc. So why is it allowed to have computer generated images allowed to be part of? Okay maybe its like following a cartoon hero, i.e. SUPERMAN or WONDERWOMAN - but this we know are only characters not REAL PEOPLE. These so called stars gorgeous , flawless and h

CAMOUFLAGE STYLES// Fashion, designer

SOMETHING DIFFERENT I have to say I love color and prints, and when I saw the work of this Kenyan photographer Thandiwe Murui , I was in AWE. Such vibrant prints that make a statement . The prints or the checkerboard are definitely eye- catching. ( I happen to have a checkerboard top that I wear as a coverup) This might not be for everyones taste, but sometimes it is fun to be a bit wilder! THE SWIRLS love this print and the colour combination . Vibrant and fun! A MOD- FLORAL this print that looks like a Sunflower is perfect for summer. JUST BLENDING IN CHECKERBOARD ANYONE? find out more about her work here Thandiwe via BBC images via Thandiwe Murui

LE CHIC MODE

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