Cinema Style: Veronica Mars

If you were a Veronica Mars TV show fan, then you’ve probably already seen the new movie. But if you are like me and never saw a single episode, this blog is for you.

Knowing absolutely nothing about the Veronica Mars movie except it stars Kristen Bell, I went to see it anyway. And boy, am I glad I did.

In fact, I’ve seen it twice. The reunion of a spunky (former) teenaged private investigator with her old flame and high school buddies makes for one awesome flick-especially with the abundance of early 2000’s pop culture references.

Interesting fact: my Mom watched the show back in the day, and she loved the movie as much as I did. Kristen Bell’s sharp wit and biting sarcasm comes across as endearing and funny. Her old high school classmates reconvene for their ten-year reunion as a murder case unfolds (dum-da-dum dum!) and brings Veronica right back into the dangerous investigating ways she left behind to pursue a law career.

If you loved the TV show, this movie is tailor-made for you, but if you’re going in blind, you’ll still leave wanting more. Krysten Ritter (one of my favorite actresses who was on the short-lived but wildly funny “Don’t Trust the B“,) takes a fun departure from her usual over the top roles in the film. And you can’t help but feel a a few high school butterflies in your stomach when Veronica’s high school beau picks her up from the airport in his military dress uniform. Meow!

After seeing the movie twice, I decided a bit of private eye style should make it’s way into my wardrobe, so a trench and big sunglasses were a no-brainer.

If you think you’re being followed….it’s probably just me.

*Veronica Mars is now playing in theaters nationwide!

Button-Up Trench: Tracy Reese / Jeans: Citizens of Humanity / Heels: Christian Louboutin / Sunglasses: Christian Dior / Handbag: Mello World / Watch: Cartier

Photography: S. Jackson

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