Comments on: Lessons from a Shopaholic—The Power of Symbol https://authorkristenlamb.com/2010/10/lessons-from-a-shopaholic-the-power-of-symbol/ Author, Blogger, Social Media Jedi Wed, 03 Nov 2010 23:39:04 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.8 By: Caryn https://authorkristenlamb.com/2010/10/lessons-from-a-shopaholic-the-power-of-symbol/#comment-1622 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 23:39:04 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=1347#comment-1622 I can see where the film moved away from the book but it’s obvious why, as books don’t use visuals the same way. But it was still as scarf (with a made-up designer — I looked it up). You make me want to see the film now.

]]> By: Keri https://authorkristenlamb.com/2010/10/lessons-from-a-shopaholic-the-power-of-symbol/#comment-1621 Sat, 23 Oct 2010 18:03:01 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=1347#comment-1621 Kristen and all the others who will now watch this movie – read the book instead! It’s so much better than the movie, and the great things about the movie – the flawed protagonist, the symbolism, the super-cute and also imperfect love interest – all came from the book.

]]> By: Sherry White https://authorkristenlamb.com/2010/10/lessons-from-a-shopaholic-the-power-of-symbol/#comment-1620 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 11:16:32 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=1347#comment-1620 Hi Kristen,

Can’t think of a book or movie at 5:30 in the morning. But, I have a symbol, make-up. I refuse to go out of the house without it. Been that way since Jr. High. Family and friends say that’s my symbol. Hiding behind the make-up, never letting people see the real me. Now, at this stage of my life, you damn straight no one is going to see my brown spot, lines and countless flaws. Without my symbol of a most perfect face, I would be lost, confused and ashamed. It’s like a drug. I have to have it. Can’t go into Rite Aid without buying one item for my face. So, with that said, symbols can come in any shape, form or color.

Happy writing,
The Make-Up Queen

]]> By: Kristen Lamb https://authorkristenlamb.com/2010/10/lessons-from-a-shopaholic-the-power-of-symbol/#comment-1619 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 17:06:00 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=1347#comment-1619 In reply to Susan Bischoff.

LOL…it was really a cute movie. And I had resolved to just “watch and have fun” but the green scarf was just too good to ignore.

Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. 😀

]]> By: Susan Bischoff https://authorkristenlamb.com/2010/10/lessons-from-a-shopaholic-the-power-of-symbol/#comment-1618 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:35:01 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=1347#comment-1618 I wanted to tell you that I was sucked into watching this movie yesterday after reading your blog. I LOVED it. I’m glad to have you point out the deeper meanings behind the scarf, because I was way too busy just enjoying the wacky girly fun.

]]> By: marilaglubag https://authorkristenlamb.com/2010/10/lessons-from-a-shopaholic-the-power-of-symbol/#comment-1617 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 06:11:10 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=1347#comment-1617 Reading your blog reminds me of the Scarlet Letter. The letter A changed its meaning from something terrible to something great. Ironically, the people were the ones that put meaning into it.

]]> By: Terrell Mims https://authorkristenlamb.com/2010/10/lessons-from-a-shopaholic-the-power-of-symbol/#comment-1616 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:57:55 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=1347#comment-1616 In Munich, the moment when the blood mixes with the milk. It symbolizes the loss of purity, since milk and blood together is not kosher.

]]> By: Glenda Finnegan https://authorkristenlamb.com/2010/10/lessons-from-a-shopaholic-the-power-of-symbol/#comment-1615 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:34:46 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=1347#comment-1615 Ok, I’m confessing to a love of that movie, first of all. I’m not ashamed. Ok now symbols-signs and symbols are how our intuition speaks to us. We all have our favorite numbers, and when we see them we know it’s good! Eat, Love, Pray used the Mala beads and the number 108 and had 108 very short (Which I think worked well for her) chapters. The beads symbolized her search for the spiritual aspects of her Journey. I’m glad you brought this up. When writing, one should be concious to use signs and symbols. It adds depth to the plot!

]]> By: Ginger Calem https://authorkristenlamb.com/2010/10/lessons-from-a-shopaholic-the-power-of-symbol/#comment-1614 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 20:23:03 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=1347#comment-1614 I think Harry Potter’s scar is a symbol throughout the entire series for a myriad of things. It makes him stand out and be different whether he wants it or not. It took away his anonymity. It’s a sign that he’s linked with Voldermort. The pain in his scar was a sign of bad, lack thereof likely meant good. It was an opening to his soul and something he needed to learn to control. Even at the very end of the series, his scar is the last thing mentioned, that he touched it and noted that it hadn’t pained him in 19 (I think) years and that “…all was good.” 🙂

]]> By: Kristen Lamb https://authorkristenlamb.com/2010/10/lessons-from-a-shopaholic-the-power-of-symbol/#comment-1613 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 19:38:54 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=1347#comment-1613 In reply to CrystalSpins.

I actually have that movie around here somewhere and I haven’t watched it. I’ll have to kind it now. Thanks!

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