Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Random Life Post : Freaky Deaky Beautiful

Working on new makeup look
So allot of you know I just celebrated a Birthday . Which was a whole lot of fun I have to say. I look at it as a bench mark of where I've been and where I'd like to go in the future . Though I have been a bit worried about my new closeted fascination with the " Gawdy" . I think it is all these reality shows that have seeped into my subconscious and created an impact. Do we even know what its done ? I am hooked on Jerseylicous currently and eagerly anticipating TLC running of the UK smash hit Big Fat Gypsy Wedding.



This special airs on TLC May 28th wanna bet with all the attention this is getting. That it may bleed over into the mainstream. Even in subtle way I think yes indeed. Yes its very fascinating isn't it ? My random life posts are usually a segway between a couple posts on deck. I'm working on a makeup look seriously been having issues with it . I'm bound and determined to see it through. Especially since the rapture didn't happen.

Ive also been taking time to get settled into my new apartment . Its funny this is the first week I don't feel like I'm hanging out in someone Else's apartment. I have an herb garden on my deck that is growing beautifully. Basil , Sage , Cilantro , Oregano. I'm very enthralled with this whole process from germination now there my little sprouts. The grow better when I play Duran Duran for them. There favorite song is Safe in the Heat of the Moment . I told you this is a random life post . Be back on Friday with my Oprah post. Hope your week is going well.

I took this on the bus " Put your Heart into it " Nico

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Rapture ( All We Need Is Now )

So a segment of the world is all a buzz about May 21 2011. It is the predicted day of the "Rapture" Its Judgement day to some where all of us go before god and are judged for our time here on earth. Some will be elevated to the penthouse. While some of will go to the basement floor. Nobody believes this more than Harold  Campaign and his followers.


"While he and his followers prepare to ascend to heaven this Saturday, non-believers plan to revel in what they believe will be Camping’s failed prediction. The Associated Press reports that many atheists are sponsoring “rapture parties” around the country, planning to gather Saturday night, with their own prediction that the world is still here"

Though I don't believe that the world will come to an end. My birthday is on Monday so lets hold out till then at least. So In the event of the Rapture. I thought it would be a good time to share my bucket list with you. A bucket list comes from the term " Kick the Bucket" I will warn you that there maybe some Duran Duran in there .

Don't worry Blondie and Fab 5 Freddie will save us on May 21st




Pop Trash Beauty Bucket List
( wonder if I can do this in 2 days)

1. Go to London
2. Do Nick Rhodes Makeup  , ultra glammed out
3. Make Pop Trash Beauty go Viral
4. Launch my own Lipstick Line
5. See the sunrise over the Mediterranean ocean
6. Read every Jane Austen novel
7. Help you see your beauty and shine
8. Go to a Duran Duran show in Italy .
9.  Hang out in Paris along the Champs, wearing cute shoes.
10. Cure Cancer
( this is a slice of my bucket list, there is more )





I'd also send some healing love to our friend Simon Lebon who is having a rough time with his golden pipes. We know you'll be crooning all bad ass in no time. We loves you Simon Lebon !!






So my loves what are you doing to prepare for the Rapture ?

Friday, May 13, 2011

Celluloid Dreams in the Duranaverse

Nick Rhodes


Duran Duran is at the Cannes Film Festival this week. They are performing there to an eager crowd of the glamoratti When I asked Twitter what should I blog about. My twitter friend who writes the blog  Strange Horizons  . Suggested a Duran in the movies type post. I thought it was fitting with the wild boys taking over Cannes. The performed at the VIP in an event to benefit HIV AIDS. The event was put on by Belevedere vodka and ( RED ). So in celebration of our boys visit in Cannes. We will take a look at some of there cinematic affiliations.  There very name Duran Duran comes from a character in the 1968 Science Fiction Film Barbarella staring Jane Fonda. Dr Duran Durand is a mad scientist who is the creator of the Positronic Ray which Babarella will have to save earth. This movie is a must watch. Especially for our younger readers.







Movie Sound Tracks
I would say the one that comes to mind is View to a Kill from the 1985 James Bond Film View to a Kill. This year was a sad one with the loss of Ian Flemming James Bond creator. The band paid tribute to Flemming during there recent mini tour. View to a Kill was revamped with a soulful string intro that left audiences breathless as front man Bon Simnon Lebon . Sang the tune wearing a white tuxedo jacket. This is indeed a iconic flim and music pairing. Is the most memorible to most fans.

VIEW TO A KILL!!!

Duran Duran Songs in Movies
( Not all songs / movies are listed. This is just an example  )

All She Wants Is  - Tequilla Sunrise
                                Monster

Hungry Like the Wolf - Shrek 2

Make Me Smile - Threesome

 Notorious - Donnie Darko

Ordinary World - Layer Cake

Out of My Mind - The Saint

Someone Else Not Me - Tangled

David Lynch
David Lynch

There most recent pairing was for the American Express David Lynch Unstaged Event which took place in march. They partner with Lynch for a web cast where he'd use his cinematic genius incorporated with the music of Duran Duran for a Live Event where he would lace in images during the performance. The most thrilling aspect was that it was live. Even though state of the art technolodgy brought us this show. It made me think of the live radio shows of the past. He is slated also to direct the bands next video this spring.



Sing Blue Silver
Sing blue silver



Sing Blue Silver is a documentary about Duran Duran's 1983-1984 World Tour directed by Michael Collins. A sixty-minute edited version of the documentary was aired on MTV (and later other music channels) under the title Blue Silver.

Sing Blue Silver was originally released on videotape (in VHS and Betamax formats) and on laserdisc, near the end of 1984. It was re-issued on DVD in April 2004. A 1984 book of the same name featured still photography by official tour photographer Denis O'Regan.

This movie has beacome to Duran Duran fans a Rocky Horror picture show. In the past there have been fan organized screenings in different cities. I've never been from what I hear it gets pretty interactive. Couldnt do a post without mentioning it of course.

We merely scracthed the surface in this blog post. I hope you enjoyed your look at Duran Duran in the Movies.

Botox for Little Girls ( Scary Body Image)

I think over the two years doing this blog. We have looked into many aspects of body image. This one made me gasp. I know that botox other than being a wrinkle remover for us women . Can have medical benefits for kids especially those with cerebral palsy. This is child endangerment to be quite blunt. Your not only loading the little girl with toxins . Also her head with damage instead of saying you are beautiful as you are . Your saying to the child there is something wrong with you. Since this story aired social services has been called . They are investigating the childs welfare. I hope this little girl grows up knowing how beautiful she is on the inside as well as outside. What do you think of this story ?





I dont know but I think this youtube embodies what being a little girl is all about. My friends have posted this on facebook and Twitter. We should do this in front of the mirror .



Sunday, May 8, 2011

Mother Mother

 

Happy Mothers Day to all the PopTrash Beauty Mama's

This song was popular when I was first out on my own.  I remember listening to it thinking it fit our phone calls perfectly. " No I'm fine mom " When you'd really want to say Mom the real world sucks . I'm broke eating Ramen . I didn't know a luxury was buying gum and a vogue at the same time. Toilet paper is a good substitute for coffee filters. I love you mom . Thanks for loving me no matter what . I know sometimes you wish you got the "normal " daughter that married at 25 then proceeded to have kids. Instead you got a arty crazy women with a cat. Yet you love that about me. You don't get the Duran Duran thing but you try too. Thank you for letting me be me. Thank you for everything you do . I love you Mum xo


Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Philip Treacy Man of Many Hats

Nothing says spring like a funky hat . For centuries women have been expressing themselves with hats. Feathers , sequins and gems oh my ! In our time there is a master of the hat. Wonder what he thought of Nick Rhodes Hat Mask at cochlea ? Irish born Milliner Philip Treacy is one of the most sought after for his creative Artistry.It is indeed artistry for his work has been included in many art installations world wide.Yasmin Lebon , Lady GaGa , Naomi Campbell , Kate Moss, Kate Middleton  are just a few of his celebrity fans. Alias in pop trash beauties world it will be pink redsox hats and plastic flowers this spring.


Liisi in Philip Treacy Hat
milliner [ˈmɪlɪnə]



n
(Clothing & Fashion) a person who makes or sells women's hats
[originally Milaner, a native of Milan, at that time famous for its fancy goods]


(Via Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003 )
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So don't you feel inspired to rock out your own head gear. As always we close with a song . I can't confirm these are Philip Treacy designs. Though they do look as if they were at least inspired. What do you think ?