Fashion Fail: To Rome With Love

Isn't it mandatory to have a sense of style in Rome?

Woody Allen has disappointed me so. I'm glad I didn't rush to see To Rome with Love (2012) at the cinema when it came out. I may have cried.

Penélope Cruz was a cheap-dressing escort.

Ellen Page was an emotionally unstable actress who dressed like a boy (not in a good way).

Greta Gerwig was Ellen Page's best friend who also dressed like a boy (not in a good way).

That's all you need to know if you haven't seen it.

Costume designer, Sonia Grande, did a much better job with Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) and Midnight in Paris (2011).

The Inspiration: Penelope Cruz in Vicky Cristina Barcelona

If I'm likely to become anyone this summer, it'll be Maria Elena.

I saw sunlight today. I wore sunglasses. I sat outside. 

It's official: summer is around the corner.

I always say that I prefer Autumn/Winter fashion to Spring/Summer, but now I realise you can't really compare the two. The colder seasons are more of a challenge in terms of trying to find new ways of remaining stylish, whilst also trying not to freeze your toosh off. 

But summer is different. You're pretty much free to wear whatever you like, which means that it is the ideal time to discover your style identity. Whereas New Year's resolutions begin in January, style resolutions begin in April/May (depending on location and mother nature).

Though there's still several weeks to consider this, I couldn't help but imagine what this particular summer would bring, style-wise. 

I have a feeling I'll be a hot-mess, like Maria Elena in Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008). She's probably one of the most fabulous characters in any film, ever. And she wears dresses all the time. 

Woody Allen's such a genius for creating her.

When I spend this summer enjoying the sun, the company of friends and working on my art (yes, I would call a slasher-script art), I'll think of her and her stylish ways.

Oh, and I'll wear the psycho behaviour as an accessory.

Top Ten: Fashionable Sisters

It's Thanksgiving and I think everyone should take the time to be thankful for one thing in particular: sisters.

Even if you don't have a fabulous sister of your own (like I do), you can be thankful for all the fashionable sisters out there, whether they are actresses, models, singers, designers or some/all of the above. Here are my top ten:

#10: Paris and Nicky Hilton

If this was five years ago, the Hilton heiresses would probably be at number one, but since they've grown out of their party-girl ways, I'll give them last place. They made the top ten however because they're still quite cool and stylish.

#9: Joan and Jackie Collins

Though these two probably peaked in the '80s, they're still the most stylish sisters over the age of 60 (not just famous ones). My sister and I will hopefully be this fabulous in 40-50 years.

#8: Sasha and Malia Obama

The most fashionable First Sisters in history. They also get major points for having a really cool dad and a seriously stylish mom.

#7: Monica and Penelope Cruz

Sisters so stylish and pretty that Mango used both of them in their campaign.

#6: Peaches and Pixie Geldof

Without a doubt, the most cool and trendy sisters on this list. Then again, with names like those, how could they not be?

#5: Solange and Beyoncé Knowles

Not only stylish, but seriously talented. Even though B is undoubtedly the more famous one, I can't imagine that they would ever argue about that. They seem too tight for that. I wonder if Solange is part of B's and their mom Tina's clothing line, House of Deréon. 

#4: Mary-Kate, Elizabeth and Ashley Olsen

The only real triple-threat I can think of in Hollywood/New York. Whilst the twins have given up Hollywood and focused on fashion design, they are seriously supportive of younger sister Elizabeth and her acting-career (they named one of their brands after her and their brother - Elizabeth and James - and she, in turn, shows her support by wearing many of the twins' designs on the red carpet).

#3: Sienna and Savannah Miller

Even though they had to quit their fabulous clothing brand Twenty8Twelve earlier this year, they've still managed to hold onto their major fashion-credibility by remaining true trendsetters. 

#2: Poppy and Cara Delevingne

These British models have been taking over the catwalks and covers of magazines in recent years, but they've just become cooler and cooler with each passing day.

#1: Elle and Dakota Fanning

Ah, these two. Undoubtedly the cutest sister act in Hollywood, not only are they great actresses, but they take some serious fashion risks, which usually pays off. They're sweet, blonde and stylish. Love them.