Good literature and fashionable Brits

Time has gone by so quickly. It was just last Friday when I handed in my UK uni apps. Thank goodness that's over. Next week is Half Term meaning a whole week of freedom! It's kind of bittersweet at the same time as we have tons of work.

Anyhow, I have been doing some quality reading over the past 2 days. Having heard of all the raving about this novel and since a movie adaptation is coming out soon, I thought I should give it a try. The book is 'Never Let Me Go' by Kazuo Ishiguro. It was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize 5 years ago. I read the book in two days and it made me realise how much I missed reading. Anyhow, the book left me feeling empty and depressed. It was a beautifully haunting story written. It also left me with a lot of answers yet none of this could be answered in the novel which in a way was what Kazuo intended it to be. I don't think I've read something so unique and powerful like that before. *Spoilers ahead* This novel is about the lives of three friends who have been brought up in the seemingly idyllic Hailsham School. The twist in this novel is what destiny and fate awaited for them. Kathy, Ruth and Tommy are actually human clones bought into this world to later donate their organs in their adult lives. To sum this novel up, its about love, friendship and humans coming to terms with their morality.

So the London Film Festival was opened by the movie adaptation of novel starring Keira Knightley, Carey Mulligan and Andrew Garfield. Such a strong and talented cast- all British! Since I love to stalk what celebrities wear, I obviously took notice of what Keira and Carey decided to wear to the photocall and premiere :)

Right before the premiere, the cast attened the photocall. Carey wore a mustard Proenza Schouler dress with YSL black pumps. Keira wore an interesting Rodarte Spring 2011 ensemble paired with Christian Louboutins. They look so chic and fashionable.





Carey Mulligan wore a beautiful halter neck dress from Vionnet. I also loved how she went for gold strappy platforms instead of the boring old black pumps. I would've much preferred Carey to have worn a black belt as the dress is just hanging off her. Either way, I'm glad she took a risk!

Keira stole the show in this gorgeous beaded Chanel dress from the 2011 Spring collection. To be honest, she never looks bad in my fashion books. I adore her new haircut especially the waves! Her footwear fails to impress me here (she loves those chunky Charlotte Olympia's of hers!) but I'll forgive her because she looks stunningg.

Two beautiful talented British actresses! I love how they have also been friends for so long already.