Lady Detectives Galore

The Boy and I got Netflix this past summer. Basically, we went from no cable and no outlet from which to watch anything at all popular and exciting on t.v. to having an application through which to watch thousands upon thousands of t.v. shows, movies and most importantly BBC miniseries....It goes without saying that in the past six months, we have done significantly less Rummy 500 playing and significantly more snuggling on the couch and watching the boob tube. 

As soon as we signed up for Netflix, I did a little search for the best female detective lead, British shows (yes, I was that specific) and boy did that search really come through for me. They recommended quite a few, two of which have been (and I cannot stress this enough), amazeballs: Bletchley Circle and Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries. The latter, while not British (Austrailia is close enough, right?), has brought into my life my current role model: Phrynne Fisher. The good news for any newcomers to this show, is that there are two seasons to enjoy on Netflix right now. The bad news is that you'll be done with that in sometime under two weeks and will be waiting with abated breath for the third season, which, word on the street, tells us started being filmed mid-October of this year.

If you like 1920's trouser/blouse combos, you will love this show. If you like slinky gowns, sequin hairpieces and furry shawls, you will love this show. If you adore powerful female roles, ladies with wit, compassion, strength, intelligence and an unapologetic zest for men, alcohol and solving murders, you will love this show. Also, if you have taste, you will love this show. Just kidding, you can have taste and still dislike this show, I just wouldn't understand.  

The lead role is played by Essie Davis, who at 44 has skin that I only dream about (see photo below):

Seriously, the pants, the blouses:

The gowns, the dancing:

And I forgot to tell you about her golden lady's pistol:

Basically, can I be her when I grow? Please?

So, if I suddenly quit my job and become a Lady Detective, watch this show and you all will know why. 

Next up: Bletchley Circle. We keep the brilliant female leads, the solving of murders but it gets a whole lot darker. 

C'est La Vie

Today the world is telling me I must go to Paris. The signs are everywhere. All these pretty little French songs are coming up on my Pandora station. We just got in a shipment of new clothing at work and like every other garment is striped black and white. Also, my friend just dropped off some brie for me to enjoy. She just happened to drop off some cheese on today, the day that the world is telling me to go to Paris. 

Also, my passport is in my wallet.

Always be prepared, that's my motto...or maybe it's the Boy Scout's motto, either way it is a good one.

When I get off work and a limo is waiting alongside the curb to whisk me away, that's when I know it's true. I guess I will spend the rest of the day planning what's the first thing I'll do when I step off the plane. There are worst ways to day dream the day away...

Oh and so that I don't leave you feeling suspenseful, this is the first thing I'll do when I step off the plane

Look fabulous, while walking the streets and stepping off curbs, like Audrey. Oh and I'll be holding an umbrella. There is a chance of rain tomorrow, guys come on, it's not just for the artistry, I like to be practical too.