Style/Film: Personal Shopper

I really wanted to love this film.  Of course the name alone  appealed to me as you must have already guessed.  It was a definite YES on my list and it was a front runner at the Cannes film festival.

Kristen Stewart in Personal Shopper
Kristen Stewart in Personal Shopper

I mean it had ALL the elements of a fantastic movie.  An unassuming young woman (played by Kristen Stewart) riding a scooter around Paris picking up vetements from shoppes like Chanel for her super model employer who is too high profile to do it herself.  She also has a special gift of being a medium (not in size but in a psychic way).  She’s waiting for a sign from her twin brother who passed away.  And she’s able to tap into the spirit world when disturbing signs appear before her but they are not that of her brother.

The movie is almost unclassifiable.  It has a little of everything but doesn’t quite hit the mark.   It’s a bit of a thriller but not really because it’s too disjointed.  It leaves you a bit in the dark…wanting answers.

And even though Kristen Stewart does an excellent job in the role it made me question why a super model would choose a mopey dishevelled looking girl who doesn’t dress well to go to these upscale boutiques to choose clothing and accessories.  Just saying.

But maybe I’m missing something because while I bided time at Nordstrom waiting for the next movie to begin I came across this image:

Photo: d. king
Photo: d. king

Apparently Karl Lagerfeld saw something special in the young actress beyond the messy hair and frowned lips.  Lagerfeld & Stewart have collaborated many times to bring to life the true spirit (no pun intended) behind the fashion house Chanel.  Speaking of the actress, Lagerfeld once declared: “She is a real personality.  I don’t compare her to any other actress and she is really modern, whatever that means.  And I think that she is perfect for the Chanel image of today.”

So who am I to argue with Karl!

But going back to the movie….I liken it to a Thanksgiving meal that you enjoyed but they forgot about the cranberry sauce and gravy.

Trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hghXP4F3Qs

There is one more showing on Oct. 13th

For tickets please visit: https://www.viff.org/

Would you Hire a Personal Buyer?

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If you were in need of a gift for any person or occasion; didn’t have either the time to spare or the inclination to venture out into the vast shopping universe yourself and don’t mind paying a bit more for the stress-free convenience of having another person do the work for you, then you should hire a professional. 

I’m talking about a personal shopper now referred to as your “personal buyerSomebody who will care to take the time to carefully choose the perfect gift (be it clothing, jewelry (albeit more personal), chocolate, beauty products, perfume, books, toys….the list goes on – even BIG toys).  Everything with a money back guarantee and assurance that any discount or savings will be passed on to you, the customer.  Also someone who can choose a card, gift wrap it “even in a brown paper bag” & ship to recipient if need be and remain discreet.  Personal buyers are more and more in demand as people’s busy schedules don’t allow for the extra time it takes to go searching.  If major department stores like Bloomingdale’s have personal shoppers WHY NOT YOU?

but some people don't
We’re finding out more and more people don’t like to SHOP.  Some even break out in hives!

This is done by first filling out a short questionnaire based on your needs and then a follow-up with the P.B. calling or e-mailing you back to discuss & finalize details and making payment convenient with any credit card through secure paypal method.

Both the customer and recipient have to be satisfied.

What do you think guys/girls – would you do it or do you know someone who would?  If so, here’s a convenient link:

http://www.PersonalBuyer4U.com

Something for Everyone
                                               Something for Everyone