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First Glance: Confessions Of A Shopaholic – See It or Skip It?

PopSugarUK — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:00:00 -0700

I have to say I've been anticipating this trailer for a while, as Becky Bloomwood takes the step from the pages of Sophie Kinsella's Shopaholic series of books and onto the screen in Confessions of a Shopaholic.

The movie stars Isla Fisher as Becky, and - weirdly - Isla's putting on an American accent in the role, which I was a little disappointed about as I love British Becky. Still I think that's something I'll get over fairly quickly if the film's good.

I enjoyed the trailer - it's fun, light-hearted and looks like it will reflect the comedy and energy of the brilliant novels, but I want to know what you think. When this movie finally makes it to our screens in 2009 will you make the trip to see it?

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Shopaholic Designer Patricia Field Explains Shopping in Moderation

SavvySugar — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:30:13 -0700

If the movie ticket price prevented you from seeing Confessions of a Shopaholic in the theaters, you may be excited to know the fun film came out on DVD today - an entertaining night doesn't get much cheaper than a $5 movie and homemade popcorn. In light of the movie making its way to more of the masses, the film's costume designer Patricia Field talked to Shape magazine about her tips for shopping with a budget. Anyone with an appreciation or affliction for shopping, take note.

When asked if she thinks certain items are worth a splurge, the accomplished designer replied:

It depends on what makes you happy. If you see something and you love it, but maybe it's a little more than you want to spend, then buy it. Just don't spend as much on the next item. It's all about balancing. You should splurge on what's really special. Really you're the most important thing, not the clothes.

And there you have it, a simple lesson on shopping in moderation from fashion phenom Patricia Field. Have you found a balance when it comes to shopping?

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Confessions of a Shopaholic Seems Worth the Ticket Price

SavvySugar — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:30:26 -0800

There's nothing like going to a movie on a cold, rainy, weekend night, but going to the theater is hardly cheap and I don't want to be disappointed with how I spent my money. The previews for Confessions of a Shopaholic made the colorful movie seem right up my ally - a girl with a shopping habit goes into debt, lies to get a job, and has a workplace romance. How much more could it touch on my love for all things career-and-money?

We all know the previews can exaggerate the success of an actual movie, so I turned to my friend BuzzSugar to find out the goods on this film. After learning more about the movie from her, I'm convinced Confessions will be worth my $12. To see what producer Jerry Bruckheimer said to summarize the appeal of Confessions of a Shopaholic, read more.

I think we loved the character. Rebecca Bloomwood is such a unique, fresh, and interesting young girl. She embodies a lot of what young girls around the world deal with. You know, they deal with the credit cards, they deal with the workplace, they deal with a job that they don’t really like and how to get out of it. I think it’s a real empowering . . . it’s empowerment for women. This girl comes to the movie, starts out in one place and ends up in another place much more positive then when she started. She finds romance, she finds something that she really loves doing.

Do you think the movie seems worthy of the ticket price?

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Confessions of a Styleaholic, Part II

FabSugar — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:00:22 -0800

You ready for more? I've already heard accolades about Confessions of a Shopaholic - out this Friday. I hope you read the first part of my interview with costume designer Patricia Field, and here's more!

Before we begin, want to know how Isla felt about working with the flame-haired stylist? At a press conference she dished: "Patricia was extremely collaborative, and I only had one request, which was that I wanted Becky to wear extremely high heels so she could totter. I think there’s nothing funnier than a comedic character tottering and the impracticality of wearing something that clearly doesn’t fit her and is uncomfortable but she’s a shopaholic so she has to have it. And Patricia really is so creative, and she clearly knows what she’s talking about. She’s extremely experienced. So I, I kind of let go and let her guide me, and I really enjoyed the process. At the beginning I couldn’t believe we were spending 40 minutes discussing a belt. I was so frustrated. But halfway through I just felt like I began to understand that there really is sort of a science to it. It is this incredible world of people trying really hard." Read on for more juice about the styling of the movie, Patricia on Isla, and some of the best quotes yet . . .

What are Rebecca Bloomwood’s favorite stores to shop at?

"The designer stores but also downtown in small vintage shops. Uptown, downtown. She shops everywhere. She goes to the airport and shops in the duty-free. Every opportunity she gets."

What was it like working with Isla?

"Isla was fun because she got it and she likes clothes. She looks good in clothes; she got it intellectually. She understood it; she was great to work with. I can’t do it unless we understand each other. It’s definitely a dance. With Isla it was immediate. She was very involved. That’s very important for me. I’m dressing a person, not a mannequin."

To read the rest and to see more fun pics from the film, read more.

She’s very tiny, she has long red hair - did you take that into consideration?

"I think redheads can wear any color."

What’s your advice to redheads who think they’re limited?

"Their limitation is in their own mind and my advice is to think of their red hair as a strawberry in a bowl of fruit. Blueberries, strawberries, oranges, apples, they’re all shades of reds and oranges. Does that bowl of fruit not look great together?"

What is your advice for shopaholics out there?

"Find a rich husband."

Can anyone be cured?

"I don’t think it’s an affliction as long as you can handle it. As long as you can handle it, do whatever makes you happy. Be responsible for what you’re doing and have a good time. Rebecca works it out in the end."

If you are a shopaholic and you’re trying to take a break (ahem), what are some key items you should have in your wardrobe? What can make someone feel like they’re always stylish?

"Have classics and buy new accessories. It’s with your accessories you can make a new look."

Was this wardrobe bigger than the SATC movie?

"I don’t think so. All the movies I do are voluminous. That’s my specialty: Volume fashion. Fashion by the tons."

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Confessions of a Styleaholic, Part I

FabSugar — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:00:22 -0800

Costume designer Patricia Field delivers her style skills in yet another motion picture flick. After the wardrobe in the Sex and the City movie last year, it's safe to say Field left audiences wanting more. In Confessions of a Shopaholic, opening Friday, we'll get to see the fashion redemption of Rebecca Bloomwood and her accompanying wardrobe. Expect to see lots of color, belts, vintage, and smart mismatching. I had the chance to chat with Patricia about the movie, the clothes, and dressing cutie pie comic Isla Fisher.

On the subject of the heroine, when asked at a press junket for the film who her favorite designers are, Isla admitted, "I’d have to say I love Stella McCartney, Vivienne Westwood, Zac Posen. You know, I tend to go for more classic; I love Prada. I feel very blessed to wear any of those dresses." We can't wait to see what she wears to all the premieres, in the meantime, here's Patricia!

How would you describe Rebecca Bloomwood’s style?

"Rebecca is a shopaholic so her style would be volumes of clothing. A great assortment of clothing. Many colors. It’s a major assortment. I would say it’s eclectic, young, colorful, sexy, outspoken. It’s a bit ostentatious.
She could wear anything, vintage, new."

Would she wear lower-priced fashion brands? Like the Gap or H&M?

"I don’t think she’d wear the Gap. But she would definitely wear H&M."

To read the rest and for more fun pics from the film, read more.

Where did you shop for the role?

"I did a lot of shopping for her in Japan, which makes it better."

Why is it better?

"It’s much more evolved. It’s a bigger selection. It’s the Japanese culture to develop and perfect."

I saw a picture where she’s sitting in her closet and she looks sad because she has to clean out.

"The set was so involved with clothing, so many clothing sets. I had one of my assistants deal strictly with the clothing sets. They were gathering the clothing [to be used] for the sets, too."

Does RB have a huge closet then?

"Her room is her closet! Her room where she lives with her girlfriend. She lives in her closet."

What are some of Rebecca’s favorite brands that we see her in in the movie?

"She’s not a label queen. She sees something and loves it and gets it. She shops labels but I can’t say she’s a Prada girl. She has tons of clothes. She sees it and there’s an immediate emotional response. She would be the kind of girl who has 20 pairs of boots in every color and fabric. She’s a shopaholic, she shops every day, she can’t stop shopping. She has a massive amount of wardrobe."

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Isla's Cleaning Out Her Closet and Sliding With Olive

PopSugar — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:00:34 -0800

Olive Cohen looked warm and toasty in her cocoon while Isla Fisher pushed her around Central Park yesterday. Isla day-to-day fashion choices don't stand out quite as much as Becky Bloomfeld's in Confessions of a Shopaholic, but Patricia Field said Isla looks fantastic in everything. In a recent interview, Isla says she respects Olive's right to privacy, but the actress talked about her own wardrobe and more. Here's more:

On how the movie changed her closet: "Until recently, my closet was overwhelmed. It was an eclectic mess of everything I'd ever owned since I was young. I don't shop a lot, so I was surprised that I was a hoarder. I was inspired to get rid of everything. Some clothes had meaning. There'd be a cute little top I met my fiancé in, but I'm not going to wear it again. I've had a kid since then. It doesn't fit me. Things had to go."
On her character Becky's personality: "She's so different from me. She's so focused on the outside. She just loves clothes and she just loves life, and she wants to make the world more beautiful. How often do you read a comedy script with a woman in the lead, and she's actually a flawed, deluded character? And I was able to do physical comedy. It was a dream role."

After another long week of promoting her movie, Confessions of a Shopaholic hits theaters tomorrow. Be sure to check back tomorrow to see what Buzz has to say about it.

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Tech Treats From Confessions of a Shopaholic

GeekSugar — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:00:44 -0800

I'm still loving all of the gadget cameos from He's Just Not That Into You, but the other night, I was blessed to see another fun flick filled with tech toys - Confessions of a Shopaholic! Officially being released across North America today, Confessions of a Shopaholic is one of those movies that makes you smile throughout its entirety, and you leave feeling totally giddy. I used my good gadget spotting eyes to discover lots of tech from start to finish, so take a look at my slideshow to check out the goods. Oh, and be sure to check back for a COAS tech quiz next week! Photos courtesy of Disney

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Isla Will Just Have to Keep Fishing For Movie Roles

PopSugar — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:30:00 -0800

Isla Fisher looked hot in her short pink dress as she headed out into NYC after taping an appearance for Late Night With Conan O'Brien on Friday. Unfortunately, the movie may have been a victim of poor timing despite Isla's charm. Confessions of a Shopaholic only finished in fourth for its opening weekend, but hopefully adorable Isla still managed to win over a few viewers, critics and of course shopaholics who want her wardrobe.

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Isla Fisher Doesn't Open Up Much About Motherhood

LilSugar — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 09:00:20 -0800

Isla Fisher's willing to confess things about her much anticipated movie, Confessions of a Shopaholic, which opened today, but she keeps mum about motherhood. At least when it comes to the press. At a recent junket for her latest release, when asked if she had read the book the movie was based on and how she balances the challenges of motherhood and career, the actress said:

Motherhood is my favorite topic in my personal life, but I don’t discuss it professionally just because I want my daughter to have privacy and a normal life. Yes, I was a huge fan of the books. I had read them all long before I heard about the project, and when I heard about the project and that Jerry Bruckheimer was producing it, obviously who I was a huge fan of, I didn’t think in my wildest dreams, that I would even get a meeting, let alone get the role. I literally still cannot believe I got the role. It’s very exciting for me.

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Isla Is Ready to Walk Down the Aisle With Sacha

PopSugar — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 07:05:00 -0800

Isla Fisher sported some huge earrings and nautical stripes for the February issue of Allure. The cover girl was on the red carpet at the Golden Globes on Sunday, but now it's time to start promoting Confessions of a Shopaholic. She opens up about the movie, hitting the stores, her wedding to Sacha Baron Cohen, converting to Judaism and more. Here are highlights:

On Sacha and getting married: "[He's] mysterious and interesting [...] We are going to get married, even more so now than ever. It is very important to me to have a beautiful ritual celebrated with all my family and friends, and to feel part of the community. And when you are in the public eye, to keep that private and make it happen without it being really visible is really difficult."
On her own shopping style: "I’m a terrible shopper. I shop badly and hardly ever. I get in, I get out, with no pleasure."
On being compared to other famous redheads: "If Shopaholic is a hit, then it was Isla Fisher in the movie, and if it doesn’t work out, it was Amy Adams."
On Olive: "[The family I created with Sacha is] the thing that I am the most proud of. And that is thanks to him."

Isla always looks fabulous from the streets to the red carpet, so she does a great a job of hiding her distaste for shopping. Either way, we're even more excited to see her step out of her element to play fashion-obsessed Becky Bloomwood on the big screen.

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