Movie Review: Bridesmaids

"Why can't you be happy for me and then go home and talk about me behind my back like a normal person?"

All I can say about this movie is: best. movie. ever.

No, seriously. Let me repeat: BEST. MOVIE. EVER.

This was seriously one of the funniest movies ever. Imagine if they took The Hangover and turned it into a realistic movie of what could and might actually happen to you pre-wedding-- that would be this movie. I'm pretty sure I laughed 99.9% of the time, only because the other 0.01% of the time I spent wiping the laughter tears from my face.

If you've read any of my other reviews, you can be sure that I do not just hand out compliments. I give them to well-deserved movies- and that should be something you keep in mind!

Kristen Wiig has officially become one of my absolute favorite actresses ever. She gave an amazing performance that I felt was genuine and fun. Plus, I could completely relate to her character, which made the movie that much better. In fact, she was so real and relate-able that I am afraid I might have this type of situation occur whenever my best friend gets married.. (sorry in advance!).

Ladies, take your man-friend to see this movie! I have it on good authority from a male friend that it is hilarious and guys will love it too! (My boyfriend was out of town when I saw it originally. I do intend to take him to see it soon though!)

The movie is a great combination of crying-because-I-am-laughing-so-hard comedy and a couple emotional scenes to make it a true chick flick. I have to say, I LOVED The Hangover (the first one) but if these two went head to head I think Bridesmaids would come out the winner. 

I would recommend that everyone see this. ASAP. Okay, go!

See this movie if: you liked The Hangover, you are a female, you want to do something nice for your girlfriend, you want to laugh (a lot), you like SNL, you like Kristen Wiig, you have a sense of humor, you wish The Hangover was a little more realistic.

Do NOT see this movie if: you have no sense of humor, you aren't into comedies such as The Hangover or 40 year old Virgin, you hate to laugh, you're a man that can't admit that women are funny too. 

Movie Review: Pirates of the Caribbean (On Stranger Tides)

I love mermaids! But then again, who doesn't?

I was extremely hesitant to see this movie as it was the fourth in the series. We all know that most movies get exponentially worse as they go further down the series. I must say though, I was very pleasantly surprised by this Pirates film!

My boyfriend and I went to see this as a fun date night earlier this summer. We went all out and got the 3D-IMAX tickets, too. I thought the movie was a lot of fun and actually kind of refreshing and light without the main characters from the past (Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley). In the third movie I found Knightley's character a little annoying and not worth the storyline. In contrast, I loved having more attention spent on Johnny Depp and I thought Penelope Cruz was a great addition. 

The movie was a nice mixture of action and story, which is always nice. I think my headline gave it away, but my favorite part of this movie was the MERMAIDS! I was once a little girl, so you can't blame me too much for still having a slight obsession with mermaids. I think the mermaid and the clergy man were a great addition to the storyline and super sweet. 

Overall, the movie was worth the money. I would say though, it was not worth the extra couple of dollars to see in 3D-IMAX. I think seeing this movie in good ole 2D would have been sufficient. 

See this movie if: you love Johnny Depp, you love the Pirates movie series, you enjoy movies with action and comedy, you think Penelope Cruz is hot, you found Keira Knightley annoying in the latest Pirates movie, you want a fun date night, you have or have not seen the other movies in the series (can stand alone!)

Do NOT see this movie if: you hate pirates, you are not a Johnny Depp fan, you want a serious film with no humor, you hate mermaids, you are soulless. 

Guilty Pleasure: Rue La La

If you love to shop online like me.. feel guilty no longer!

Just to preface this post, I am in no way being compensated by Rue La La for this post, nor do they have any knowledge of its existence. I am simply writing this out of honest feelings and experience. Enjoy!

I can 100% without a doubt recommend that you should be a member and shop with Rue La La. The site features different brand-name, luxury goods each day that are available for a few days only. They feature everything from Citizens for Humanity Jeans, Tom Ford sunglasses, Oakley, Spanx, and so so so so so much more. The prices are unbelievable and the selection is really top notch.  

One of my favorite things about Rue La La is the exclusivity. In order to shop or even view the daily brand-name boutique you have to be a member. You can only become a member if someone else invites you to join. I have to admit- I love being able to brag to friends about my amazing purchases and being gracious enough to share an invite with them after they become jealous and interested. I like to brag, but then I also share. :)

Another perk of being a member is that whenever one of the friends you invited makes a purchase you get a merchandise credit! I try to pressure my friends into buying things when their favorite boutiques go live so that I can earn some credits towards my own purchases. (At least I admit my sins!)

My favorite purchase so far has been a nice pair of bootcut Citizens jeans and a pair of Betsey Johnson pearl earrings. I got the jeans for $99.00, a pair that originally sells for over $250.00. Additionally I had $10.00 worth of credit from a friend's purchase so I really got the jeans for $89.00. That means I paid less than 37% of the retail value. Plus these are the greatest jeans ever. They are extremely comfortable and look amazing on. Also, I've had them for almost a year now and the color has not faded in the least.  I felt quite proud of this purchase!

So I'm sure you're wondering.. how can I get my invite? Fret no more! For all you fabulous people reading my fabulous blog, I am going to give you my personal invite link! That means you can join, and you can send the link to a few (or a few hundred) friends. You'll look like the best friend ever for inviting your fashionista friend to join this exclusive club. You can thank me by buying something and earning me some credit. 

Here is your exclusive invite to join: http://www.ruelala.com/invite/pinkbabble

Come back and let me know what you get, I love to hear about shopping! 

Movie Review: Battle Los Angeles

Full of action... and pretty much nothing else. 

This movie was, eh. Seriously. That is the only way to describe it. The movie made me feel like I was in a video game, but not in a fun sci-fi way. The "realistic" first-person camera work did not achieve the mood it went for.. and instead it made me dizzy and often times overwhelmed.

Some of the dialogue and general plot was even humorous (something I highly doubt they were aiming for). The plot was also so jumpy that I often had a hard time remembering who was who and what platoon they belonged to and who was Air Force versus Army.. blah blah blah. Basically, you can't follow the story because there really wasn't much of one. 

I also found the movie to have an interesting line of drama. At one point I thought the movie had hit climax and was over after an exhaustive action scene and daring rescue attempt...only to find out I was wrong. The soldiers all jumped out of the helicopter and started an entirely new line of plot. At that point I was over the movie, so I was kind of frustrated.

The movie had a lot of intense and realistic action, so maybe this is a movie geared more towards men. I tend to like action movies though, so I was disappointed with the movie as an entire piece of work. 

See this movie if: you love action, you wish your favorite combat video game was a movie, you like extreme war movies, you are a total alien-movie nerd, you have low expectations. 

Do NOT see this movie if: you want a movie that combines exciting action with a memorable story line, you get dizzy watching a shoddy camera shot after 45minutes (or the entire movie), you enjoy high-quality movies. 

Movie Review: The Hangover Part II

Because the party never ends... apparently. 

Okay I admit, I saw the first movie and loved it. Then again, who didn't? I'm sure everyone still sings the tiger song from time to time or mentions that "we're the three best friends that anyone could have..." That being said, I had high expectations for the sequel. I think that might have been my problem. 

I thought the 2nd movie was alright. The plot was almost a complete copy of the first story, just a different character getting married and a new location. I was hoping for some more fun and even the return of our favorite stripper (Heather Graham). 

One thing I found particularly disturbing was a scene where a little monkey pretended to give oral sex. It just kind of gave me the creeps instead of making me laugh. Maybe I'm crazy for not being into bestiality.

I really can't say much more about the movie. I laughed several times, but at jokes that I had basically heard before (in the prequel). I was weirded out a few times. Ultimately it wasn't worth the $10.00+ they charge at theaters these days. I do have to say that the movie is targeted towards men, and since I am a woman that may contribute to my low levels of appreciation. I know that my boyfriend found it pretty funny. 

See this movie if: the first movie was your ultimate favorite movie ever, you love Bradley Cooper, you are a male, you like male-orientated humor.

Do NOT see this movie if: you found the first movie so-so, you're tired of seeing Bradley Cooper shirtless, you aren't into bestiality, you don't want to watch a copy of the prequel. 

Trend Review: White Pants

Hello summer, hello white pants! This summer celebrities are being spotted everywhere wearing white pants or white crops.

I must admit, I am a total fan! I have already purchased a nice pair of white crops that I rocked yesterday, AND I am still searching for the perfect pair of white pants. I think this trend is bringing a little class to this summer.

While doing my beginning of summer shopping I found that cut-off jean Daisy Duke shorts are apparently back in style. GROSS. I am no longer 13 years old nor do I have the legs of Jennifer Aniston so I know these do not look good on me. (That might be a hint that they don't look good on you either..) I was beginning to feel discouraged about the trends of summer when I started spotting white everywhere!

Kim Kardashian, Lindsay Lohan, Jennifer Lopez and many more have all been seen sporting white pants or crops. I LOVE it. White pants are a great way to instantly up the style and chic factor for almost any outfit. They are great to wear to anything ranging from a family BBQ, cocktails with friends, or a date night with your summer fling. I love how versatile they are, and how easily you can dress them up with a nice blouse, wedges and some cute jewelry.

Another plus of the white pant look is that it helps make everyone look like a bronzed goddess. I always appreciate clothes that help me feel a little darker than I am during the summer- especially now that I work a big-girl job inside all day, every day this summer.

Beware- of going to an extreme. First, do not wear all white. Make sure your top has some color so that your face pops and so that you don't look like you're a bride-to-be.

Please do NOT ruin the trend by buying a white mini jean skirt or white Daisy Dukes. Nothing is worse than a girl with what looks like a napkin shoved up her butt and barely covering her goods. Also, the white jean skirt look had its time back in the 90s so please do not try to bring it back. These are instant ways to turn the white classy look into trash.

Now that you know how summer chic white pants are, and how NOT to wear them.. go buy some! Today!

TV Review: The Voice

I cannot deny it, my boyfriend and I got sucked into the new singing reality TV fix that is "The Voice." I have to admit though.. I was completely addicted. 

First of all, the show snagged what I think is a fun and talented judging panel (Blake Shelton, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine, and Christina Aguilera).

Cee Lo Green became a new favorite of mine when he came out with the song "Fuck You" and then I realized he was from Gnarls Barkley. Watching him on the show is so much fun! He is always sweet and encouraging, just like a giant teddy bear- plus he always has that giant grin!

Next, you've got Blake Shelton, who surprised me with his fun attitude and decent team contestant picks early in the season. He has helped me grow to respect country music just a little bit.

Then there is Adam Levine. Need I say more? I have loved Maroon 5 since I was a freshman in high school (and yes, that was many moons ago..). Plus he is so damn sexy. NBC knew they hooked all females 13-30 years old by snagging him as a judge.

Of course we cannot forget the resident diva, Ms. Aguilera. I think everyone can agree that if anyone is qualified to judge who the next "voice" should be, its her. I've been a fan of Xtina (and all the other forms of her name..) since I was in about 5th grade, so you better believe I was excited to see her doing something with her career again.

Something I loved/hated about the show was that you did not watch all the auditions like you would in "American Idol". As much as I missed seeing the freaks and terrible singers, it was nice just to hear talented people competing.

The season was incredibly short, which I found to be a major downfall. I do acknowledge that it is a summer show and that it was the first season, so I can't be too upset. I am excited to say that the show was been renewed for season two!

I really loved all the duets/group songs that the judges would be part of with their team contestants. It reminded me that the judges are not just critics of upcoming talent, but artists themselves with talents of their own and knowledge of the industry. I think hearing Christina belt it out and Adam croon a soulful ballad helped keep their talents and skills relevant. Plus, its fun to see some superstars perform.

Overall, I think "The Voice" was a fun show full of talented singers and qualified judges. I think this show also focused more on the talent and competition, rather than the heart/emotion and stories behind each singer, and that helps the show appeal to a more general crowd. I think my boyfriend got drawn into the show because it was raw talent and fun, without all the glitter and glitz of other shows like "American Idol".

See this show if: you love singing competitions, you like reality television, you like Christina Aguilera/Cee Lo Green/Adam Levine/Blake Shelton, discovering upcoming talent. 


Do NOT see this show if: you hate singing competitions, you are "over" reality television, you think Christina Aguilera is a tranny/annoying. 

Movie Review: Water for Elephants

Time for my first blog post, hooray! For my first post I decided to go with a movie review. I saw this movie about two months ago so its about time that I posted a review for it.

Water for Elephants

This movie was absolutely lovely. Initially, I was concerned about the casting of Robert Pattinson in any role other than a vampire (as I am sure many others were) but I was pleasantly surprised by the depth and realness he brought to the character. Plus, his handsome face does prove to be a charming presence on the big screen.

I know that part of the appeal of the movie were the animals, but come on, everyone loves the circus! The movie had some cute and fun scenes with the elephant. I even laughed out loud a few times, which is always a plus.

Be warned- at times the violence in the movie was a bit much and I even had to cover my eyes/look away. In particular the portrayed animal cruelty towards the circus animals was gruesome. There were also a few incidents of extreme violence towards Reese Witherspoon's character (and others) that I found to be kind of rough for a movie framed as "romantic".

It should be noted that the movie is a screen adaptation of the book (same title). Several friends who have read the book said the movie was a very fair portrayal and did justice to the book. I have not read the book, but after watching the movie and hearing peer reviews I do think it will be next on my reading list!

The book and movie are told from the male's perspective (Robert Pattinson's character) and I actually found it to be refreshing. It was a nice balance of love without getting too emotional or over-the-top dramatic like many romantic movies from the female perspective tend to be. I think that the story coming from a male also helped the movie to appeal to men- I know that my father really wanted to see the movie!

Overall, the movie was a beautiful blend of action and romance that held my attention and heart throughout.

See this movie if: you want a date night movie that both the man and the woman will love, you want to watch a good movie with your girl friends, you love Robert Pattinson, you love animals, you love the circus, you like good movies.


Do NOT see this movie if: you cannot handle any amount of violence, you cannot handle animal cruelty/violence, you hate Robert Pattinson, you do not like movies with romantic plots.