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BBC: Crime Edition

Last week we joined the rest of the blogosphere in giddy anticipation as the second season of 'Downton Abbey' premiered. But if period dramas aren't your thing
(or you want to watch TV with your man once
in a while), BBC has me hooked on two other
great miniseries from 2011: 'Sherlock' and
'Luther.'

'Sherlock' is a modern-day interpretation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic book series. It is 'CSI's' energetic, literary, British cousin and I LOVE it.



'Luther' stars the talented British hottie, Idris Elba (you might remember him as the sexy criminal Stringer Bell on 'The Wire') as an unconventional London detective solving crimes while walking a thin line with the law himself. What makes 'Luther' a bit different than the typical crime drama is you usually know who-done-it within the first few minutes and it's more a discovery of how and why. Patrick and I are addicted (ie. spent half the weekend on the couch totally engrossed). Luckily they are both available on the PBS Website and via Netflix streaming. Enjoy!

PS. Congrats to Idris Elba on his Golden Globe!




Hats off to the Brits!




Pinned ImageOur favorite British sisters are back on the air this week with the season premier of 'Downton Abbey.' We are pretty much obsessed with this period drama that takes during the first World War. In case you've been living under a rock (or, umm, have other hobbies I guess), here is a hilarious list of 100 things to know about Downton Abbey. Not convinced yet? If this Gawker article doesn't get you watching we don't know what will. Downtonites-- what did you think of the second season premier? I've been trying to get everyone to call me Lady Teresa in honor of the new season, no luck yet. 


In other news, the Duchess Catherine turned the big 3-0 on Monday! We are loving the gorgeous Alice by Temperley lace dress that she wore to the premier of War Horse to celebrate, can I get that in a mini please? Check out this slideshow of Kate's 30 Looks for 30 Years the Washington Post put together. Which is your favorite? 




Happy B-day Kate! 

PS. Divine black lace mini here if you have a cool $340 laying around.

(Photos from Daily Mail (spoilers) and Jon Furniss via NYMAG)