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December 16, 2008 5:04 PM
More anti-Becky Bloomwood blogging as we head towards the Shopaholic movie release
Shiny Style has a few issues with the costumes for the long-awaited Shopaholic movie. As most of you will know by now, not only has Becky Bloomwood been made American for the film (albeit played by an Aussie) she's also been turned into Carrie Bradshaw on acid as far as clothing is concerned.
With the books so well-loved, it seems a shame that Becky's been changed almost beyond recognition (though I do love Isla Fisher). Why the need to over-style her to the point of the ridiculous? Surely Becky was crazy enough?
Posted by Aigua Media on December 16, 2008 in Movie News | Permalink | Comments (12)
December 12, 2008 4:21 PM
Marley & Me - the full trailer
The film adaptation of John Grogan's Marley & Me finally gets it's release in the USA on Christmas Day, and the stars were out last night for the premiere. We have to wait a little longer - until 13th March - for the UK release, but to keep you going until then, here's the full-length cinema trailer.
Posted by Aigua Media on December 12, 2008 in Movie News | Permalink | Comments (0)
BOOK REVIEW: My Favourite Poison by Anna Blundy
Keris loved Anna Blundy's 'Neat Vodka', so when the most recent release in the Faith Zanetti series made its way into my grubby paws, I was eager to see what the fuss was all about.
Like a more intellectual Stephanie Plum, Zanetti is the perfect heroine for this tale of murder, poison and politics. A far cry from the bubbly PR girls in so many women's novels, Zanetti is a chain-smoking news hack with emotional issues, frizzy hair and a knack for getting herself into trouble...
Events in this book take us from London to Cairo via Moscow, with both current and past murders remaining mysteriously unsolved (until Faith gets on the case). Though it's rooted firmly in fiction, the main plot surrounds the poisoning of a Russian man, meaning it hits surprisingly close to home. The Sorokin / Litvinenko parallels are clear, which gives the novel greater resonance.
That said, it also manages to be funny, even during the more disturbing moments. Faith is a great character, flawed enough to be believable, but exaggerated enough to be entertaining, while the supporting cast (particularly her colleagues Don, Tamsin and co) provide light relief.
Fast-paced, well written and more intelligent than the genre it's up against, this is definitely a book I'd recommend if you're bored of boy-meets-girl chick lit.
My Favourite Poison by Anna Blundy, £5.59
Rating: 5/5
Like this? Try One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
Posted by Aigua Media on December 12, 2008 in British Authors, New Releases, Rating: 5/5, Series | Permalink | Comments (1)
December 11, 2008 1:57 PM
Back Soon!
Apologies for the slight hiatus at Trashionista.
Please watch this space, we'll be back very soon!
Posted by Aigua Media on December 11, 2008 in Announcements | Permalink | Comments (1)
