Marilyn Monroe: and beauty.

“All little girls should be told they are pretty, even if they aren't.” 

-Marilyn Monroe. 

Marilyn Monroe, she was one woman who did many things, some good some bad  but more importantly  to me ,she  has left us a ton of amazing quotes as women in the 21st century.   

The above quote is one of the most beautiful and powerful I have ever heard.  And if you think about the time period she lived in the  beginning of pressure for women to look , dress act and physically be a certain way its  even more awesome.       

The thing about this quote that is most important is it is true.  Every girl no matter her age should  be told they are pretty.   I mean seriously  even if you are the only person in that girls life to tell her she is pretty you will have made her feel she is pretty inside and in a time of trouble and self doubt or such like  maybe she will look back remember what you said and hold her chin up and carry on being her beautiful self. I don't know exactly how your saying that could help her but you never know. I certainly know that when some one  tells me "you look pretty" " You have beautiful manners"  etcetera, etcetera,etcetera.  I feel beautiful. I feel confidante in being me , with all my flaws all, the little things I worry  about . "The Pressure to be Perfect " (as I call it and have heard it called)  drops away, all the pressure to look, talk, and behave a certain way goes . And I feel truly beautiful. And heck, maybe tomorrow I'll wake up with dark circles under my eyes from a sleepless night and maybe I'll just wear track pants out with ugg boots and (heaven forbid!) no make-up!!!!.

And no, I will  not look like the goddess the media says I should, I won't look like a model or celebrity I might look a bit well, ordinary but I know as long as I follow my heart and the moral guidelines I have, I AM beautiful

When we embrace ourselves , everything , our fears, flaws as well as all our  goodness, talents  . Everything. We are all beautiful.

And maybe all the kind of pressure the media gives everyone is one of the reasons Marilyn had such a tragic ending to her young life.



Ta Ta Darlings, and remember YOU are beautiful!
 

The Men I love Part one : Orry Main

Like most girls have I imagine, I too have a list of guys real or imaginary  that I am shall we say "in love" with . I like them for various reasons character traits, circumstances I can relate too etc.  We'll begin with:

 Orry Main.

Isn't he handsome?!!?!?!?!?

Orry is from the books and TV series "North and South."  He is the son of a wealthy plantation owner in  South Carolina. He goes to  West Point. During the journey, he meets and falls in love with beautiful New Orleans French-Creole Madeline Fabray.  At the Academy he becomes great friends with George Hazard.  While at the Academy the meet Bent and evil ,twisted man  who instantly hates Orry and  constantly harasses him and punishes him for no reason.  Orry keeps writing letters to Madeline even though she haws not responded. After being gone 2 years Orry returns home on leave.  While home Orry learns that Madeline is to marry Justin  La Motte, who is known to be a cruel man .  After Madeline's wedding Orry and she discover her father hid Orry's letters to her so that she would marry a powerful and wealthy man.     She and he are both devastated  and  now that she  is married they can't even be  a couple or anything like that!!!  Orry returns to the Academy and Madeline begins her life as Mrs. Justin La Motte.

I'm not going to say anything more about the story as it'll spoil it for those who might watch or read  it. :D ( the TV series is better. Just saying)
Orry's character is amazing! He's a real gentlemen,  a hero, and he is just awesome!!! Plus he and Madeline are just so great together.  There is some adult content in it so I would definitely only watch it if you have parental permission, are a very mature person, or over the age of 14 or there abouts.

Now some pictures of the dear guy shall we?!!! ( or should we say couple as Madeline is in all of them but one? )

Aren't they sweet?!?!?!?

That dress is to die for!!!!!

Secrets, secrets, where would the world be without them?

Basically he is awesome, his story is awesome and I am in love with it all and him!!!!!  And I never tire of it! I love his determination and the strength with which he overcomes things. And well, EVERYTHING!!!!!! Do you have a character or story you never tire of?
  Ta Ta darlings!!!!
Autumn xo

Musician's and songs I like. Part Four : Avril Lavaigne

Avril Lavaigne, you either think her musics awesome or you think it is the worst sound on the planet.  I am one of those people who belong in the former category . I consider her music awesome!  Also her vocals are very unique I think.

Out of all her songs my  two  favourites  would have to be   "When You're Gone "    and "Keep Holding On."

The first one, "When you're gone" is sad , and sweet.   It speaks about how much  this one person is missed soooo much by Avril . And how She never realised how much she loved him till he was gone.
Here it is:  "When You're Gone."

 The second one "Keep Holding On"   is about never giving up and holding on to dreams and always trying.  My favourite line out of it is  "What ever  is meant to be , will work out perfectly." Beautiful no?     Here is the music video for "Keep Holding On"

So, Do you like Avril Lavaigne?   Do you like either of the above songs?  Which is your favourite(s)  song (s) of hers?

TTFN

Musician's and songs I like. Part Three : Demi Lovato

 I'd have to say that Demi Lovato is my favorite singer/songwriter/ musician . I love her songs. I love the depth of meaning the have and I like the happy light hearted ones she has.   I admire the struggles she has gone through and the strength she has had to get help and come out a better person.   I love the way she dresses .   Okay, so I like her a lot.      And I will continue to love and support her music and journey.      My favorite of her songs would  have to be her new one  "Skyscraper."

There is such a powerful message for me in this song. And it can vary each time I listen to it.   It has for me many hidden meanings , many deep heart warming meanings for me in life.     What did you think? Do you like Demi? Which is your favorite song of hers?  Tell me!  






Ta Ta Darlings!

Musician's and songs I like. Part Two : " Miracles Happen"

Five years ago I watched "Princess Diaries" now aside from loving  the movie (which I totally do) I also fell in love with the music on it. This song in particular.   "Miracles Happen "  is  a very encouraging song.  I encourages us , to try again and that when things look bleakest to remember Miracles DO Happen.    It is sung by Myra  , who has I think outstanding vocal praformance.   
Enjoy

TTFN

Musician's and songs I like. Part One : Taylor Swift ,

 I have never met anyone who hates Taylor Swift.  I personally find her songs very inspiring and moving, lyricly and instrumentally.  However I don't beleive you could get a group of 5 people in the same room and get them to agree on which of Taylor Swift's songs is the best.   I personally can't actually choose!    i like 'Enchanted' ,'Love Story' 'Haunted ' , 'Today was a fairy Tale' and this one 'You Belong With Me.'

You Belong With Me is very special to me as its the first Taylor Swift I remember hearing and I like the vibe and meaning of the song. Simple yet, powerful in both words, music and visualality.     Taylor Swift is ver talanted and unique in every aspect of her career.    


Here is the official music video.      

 What do you think? Do you like Taylot Swift? Which song inspires you? Do you have a favourite?  What do you like most about her music?  


 P.s.  Plus, isn't her blonde hair gorgeous!
TTFN

Audrey and Anne

I have heard many people say that Anne Hathaway is  a lot like  Audrey Hepburn.  Anne's acting style has been compared to Audrey and many have said she bears an uncanny resemblance to Audrey.

While browsing pictures of these  two world acclaimed actresses I came across the one below.
Sometime last year Anne Hathaway had a photo shoot of sorts for some magazine and she was dressed  as Audrey Hepburn.   Now would you agree that there is a resemblance? Or would you say there isn't?

Audrey to the left Anne to the right

TTFN

Harry Houdini

Today is Harry Handcuff Houdini's the great magician and escape artist's  137th birthday.   I love reading about him and if I had lived back when he was alive I would have loved to be his apprentice.  anyone else love Houdini?
  Here is  link to  the Wikipedia article on him.  Ironically the last remaining member of his troupe of assistants   Dorothy Young died the other day.

His wife Willamina Beatrice Houdini Known as "Bess"  was also his stage assistant .  They had no children which is very sad I think.    Houdini was Jewish Bess was Catholic. Interesting huh?    




TTFN
Autumn  a  Houdini fan