Shoot 'Em Up and Halo 3 and Fall Fashion

So saw Shoot 'Em Up last night with Mr. Studmuffin. It was a pretty awesome movie. I read that it was only 1 hr and 20 min, but then again--that's the right length for a movie like that--2 hours of the same type of humorous violence would get boring. :) I guess my favorite scene was the "love scene" of the movie and some cheesy quote after he shot a bazillion bad guys, which I won't mention here, hehe :). "Do we just suck, or is he really good?" And remember parents, a bullet proof vest for a baby is a much better investment than a crib. I, for one, have learned from this movie that getting a tank is much better than a standard stroller. Yeah, I don't mind violence in a comic book type of way with blood squirting all over the place--I guess it's reminiscent of the Kill Bill movies, which I really enjoyed (should go watch them again!).

So Halo 3 is coming out (Sept. 24)... and we're probably going to go to whatever midnight release thingie they have at Gamestop. And of course, I need something to wear. It would be completely unimaginable for me to wear my old Halo 2 tshirt--that is beyond "so last season", so I was very happy to see that for Halo 3, there is a new ladies' tshirt with bling! So, of course I had to order it.


Fall Fashion
One of the best fall fashion articles that encompasses all of the latest trends I've seen, Fall For Fashion (The Korea Times).

Fall's color palette is predominantly dark, but gray is this season's "it" color. However, there are flashes of jewel tones such as royal blue and purple and touches of metallic that brighten up an otherwise dark look.

Before you start shopping, remember to choose one or two trends to follow. Start off with last season's clothes, and update your look with key pieces. For example, flirty shift dresses can transition in fall, when paired with dark tights and ankle boots. The swingy dress look can be updated with platform shoes.

The verdict is still out on whether skinny jeans will remain a wardrobe staple for this season. Some fashion magazines are already urging women to throw out their skinny jeans, and replace them with the more figure-friendly wide-leg versions.

You can still get some mileage out of skinny jeans if you pair them with knee-high boots or ankle boots.

For coats and jackets this fall, it is a return to minimalism. Black tailored jackets are always a good investment, and can be used for several seasons.

No outfit will be complete this season without the trendiest shoes: platform heels and ankle boots

Don't forget the season's "it" bags. Chanel introduced Coco's Croco bag, a luxe quilted satin bag with a chain handle. Bags made out of exotic skin like crocodile and alligator, are among the season's most expensive items. For party girls, the colorful and embellished clutch bag is a must-have.