What I wore to the Met

What I wore: Brandy Melville crop top, Topshop skirt, Toms black canvas shoes

Vincent Van Gogh painting

Is this real or did I just walk on to the set of Marie Antoinette?

So, I went to the Met to see the costume exhibit, this year it is Charles James exhibit. I thought it was really interesting, I liked how it had cameras showing how the dress is made. I'm just learning how to drape I was so amazed at how he created these dresses. He created silhouettes that designers such as Oscar de le Renta uses now. He was ahead of his time when he created them. To be honest I knew I was not going to like this as much as last year's exhibit. Because, last year I loved the Punk Chaos to Couture. It wasn't that I loved it, it influenced me as an artist, as a person, and was by far the most I ever took away from a museum exhibit. So, I would be disappointed by anything after having that amazing experience last year. But, I did see some other amazing art. I mean look at this room? I want to live in that room! Overall I had a great day.

Love,

Maddie 

Of Mice and Men on Broadway Review (Meeting James Franco)

What I'm wearing: Chloe vintage dress

My shoes: Tory Burch Flats

I saw this play the day before it was leaving broadway. I feel very lucky that I got to see this amazing show. I was forced to read the book for school, as most people are. I have never liked a book I was forced to read. Ever. So it goes without saying that I did not enjoy the book. But, I think it was because of the teacher I had. The only reason I wanted to see the play was because of James Franco. So, I went and was amazed at how much I loved the play.

As soon as the first scene started I forgot these were actors. I didn't see James Franco as James Franco   I saw him as George. For movies it is tricky to cast a big star, for such an iconic character. Its even harder for a play. They did an amazing job casting, all of these actors really fulfilled out their role as these characters. James Franco did an amazing job, in the book I really hated his character. But, somehow he made the audience sympathize with him. In the book, it was really hard for me to connect with the characters. As watching the play I didn't judge the characters like I did in the book. I was surprised at how differently I thought of the characters in the book vs the play.

You really re lived the story. They brought life and dimension into a story that is told mostly in a classroom. Even though everyone knows how it ends, everyone jumped at the jun shot. When you watch it and know what's going to happen, there is this part that of you that wants it to end differently. Even though it doesn't. They created suspense and life in a story that has been told a thousand times.

When I went into the theater I asked if the actors came out after the show. They said they do, just come out and wait. The guy said, "You looking for Franco?" I'm like yes! After the show I came out, and there was like 200 people. I'm thinking, "Oh no I'm not going to get my book signed." (Palo Alto by James Franco) I went to the very end and there was a space. So, I stood and held my book up and the security guard took my book handed it James Franco. The guy asked me my name and I said and spelled out my name. TO JAMES FRANCO! I still couldn't believe I got my book signed. It is defiantly my favorite signed book.

I give it 100%.

Love,
Maddie

Yves Saint Laurent Movie Review

I saw this film in a little art theater in the South Village in NYC called Film Forum. I luckily caught it just before it wasn't going to be playing anymore. This film was amazing and really got into the life of Yves Saint Laurent, not just the legend. I could see how they would be tempted to make this into a glamorous story of a "fashion legend". To be completely honest I was quite afraid that the movie would become that. But, they didn't they didn't leave any of the gritty parts of his life out at all. Which made me very happy and pleased with the film.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXQoO9r_CuY (The link to the trailer)

We all the know the story of Yves Saint Laurent. He worked for Dior then took over as creative director when Dior passed. While working there he was enlisted in the war and then taken out because of psychiatric issues. He was then hospitalized, and came out far worse then he went in. Created his own fashion house. Turned to drugs then became better. He kept working until his death in 2008, he died of brain cancer. With history you cut out a lot and when someone becomes a legend you never hear how they acted, or loved. When we talk about someone who accomplished so much and had an amazing talent. That's the only thing you hear about. This move really gave more information than what we get in the museums.

The whole movie felt very intimate, it made you feel like a fly on the wall. Imagine looking through a curtain and seeing something you are not meant to see. That's how the whole movie felt. They showed how he was living for his work. There was one line that really stuck with me "If I can't express myself, I'll die." Is that not what your job should be? That you would die if you couldn't do it. Maybe that's a bit drastic, but it really shows how much he loved his work. Also, how much he loved men and woman. They showed how that got complicated at times. I really related to when he was asked what he was afraid of and he said, "That I'll fail." That is something I am afraid of especially when I saw the movie. But, he said I'll try my best and he stuck to his word.

The performances in the movie were amazing. I felt like I could really imagine these actors as the real people they played. It never felt forced, it felt very authentic. Pierre Niney did an amazing job playing such an iconic character as did all the actors.

Over all I give it a 98%

Love,
Maddie

Sundae School Cape Cod

381 Lower County Rd, Dennisport, MA 02639

Sunday School is an ice-cream place in Cape Cod, but it is one of 

the best ice-cream places in the world. They make all their own ice cream and whipped cream. They use all fresh fruits, and at night they have security to handle the traffic because there is so many people. I went here every summer for the last four years and it really never feels like summer until I go here. Even though I have changed every summer and my life is constantly changing. This place never does, its the same music, the same building, and ice-cream and it has been for many generations. Other than the amazing ice I think it is so popular is because when we feel like everything and everyone is changing around us. We all can go with our friends and family and feel the same way we did before.

Banana Oreo ice-cream with Strawberries. Yum! 

Picture from 1910

 This picture really shows how much the world has changed in just 104 years. When change is happening it doesn't seem that drastic. Only until we see pictures of our old life do we truly understand how much things have changed. In my life right now it feels like everything is changing, all change that I wanted. Change to me is always scary even through I'm excited about the changes that are happening. I know that I will look back at these pictures and see how much my life has changed. This seems daunting to me but I know that some things will never change and that gives me comfort.

Shirt: urban outfitters
Glasses: Marc By Marc Jacobs  

Shorts: Forever 21