Monday, February 28, 2011

Oscar Coverage in My Pink Jammies 2011

This is the second year doing red carpet coverage in my Jammies . My favorite movie of the year is Black Swan . So I made Black Swan Cupcakes they were very yummy


As you can see Im not a Fashion Tart or Roving Stove
Abstract Cupcake Art ?



My Favorite Red Carpet Look

I think watching all those youtubes for Milan Fashion week . I've become addicted to the Italians so my favorite Oscar Dress was Jennifer Hudson in a gorgeous orange Versace. Trademark plunging back line just divine. She stood out from the Reds , Nudes ,Purples. With that brilliant Versace orange. Her makeup was clean an fresh. Hair in a beautiful up do. I must admit I missed the shoes .




Something is to be said about watching the Academy awards while eating cupcakes . Don't worry i didn't eat too many :) This was brief write up on my Oscar Night. As I write to you I'm coming down off a cupcake high applying eye cream. Wondering why I spent 3 hours watching the oscars. I'm so sleepy thank goodness I have my pink Jammie's on.  This has been a long award season indeed. Being a pop culture type I must watch every single one. Tonight I think I may have hit my award show quota.

Here is the longest infomercial for movie snacks. Its weird you want ice cold drinks. For some reason I couldn't stop watching it . Was this when they put subliminal messages in the commercials.








Saturday, February 26, 2011

Edith Head Queen of Hollywood Costuming

“You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it.”

Edith Head

Edith Head dressed some of Hollywood’s iconic screen legends.  She would garner 8 academy awards for the for costume design the most won by any women. She was known for her trademark bangs and glasses. Her innovative designs were way beyond her time. Anytime I've fallen in love with a dress from a classic movie. I will find out Edith Head designed the frock.

Audrey Hepburn / Funny Face -Costume Design Edith Head / Givenchy
 All about Edith
Born: Edith Claire Posener
October 28, 1897(1897-10-28)
Birthplace: Searchlight, Nevada

Spouse Charles Head (1923–1938)
Ward Ihnen (1940-1979)

Died: December 24, 1981
Hollywood Star: 6504 Hollywood Blvd












Academy Awards



1950  Black and White The Heiress


1951  Samson and Delilah


1951  Black and White  All About Eve


1952   A Place in the Sun


1954   Roman Holiday


1955  Sabrina


1961  The Facts of Life


1974  The Sting





So as we watch the Red Carpet Parade on Sunday. We can think of our friend Edith Head. I also have an oscar prediction.  There will be allot of fresh faces with bold lips. I could be wrong just got a feeling. I also think the Black Swan will dominate. So what film do you watch just for the clothes ?

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Graffiti Makeup Artistry LFW

   I've become very enthralled with all the makeup with the fashion weeks breezing right by us. What had caught my eye are the splashes of color.  I was reading all about the graffiti street art aspects of the runway looks. Wonder if Banksy would kidnap a model and paint her. Then plop her down in the middle of London. Would people say wow that's a Banksy snapping pictures with there cell phone cameras at a feverish rate? Would they just walk by her saying "Looks like some model lost her way home last night.”. Vivienne Westwood Red Label has to be my favorite look of London Fashion Week each models look was different. What I love the smooth spray paint like shimmer on the face. Accented with a messy bloody lip with hues of red & pink to give it depth. Then the stunning use of texture such as gold leaf on one model that was indeed beautiful. I’ve found myself very inspired by this so you know what that means. More makeup looks on the way.

To watch more, visit designer_profile.aspx?DesignerID=847

   So there you have it a look into the crème de la crème in makeup. What interesting is watching these outrageous runways looks taper down to the public. There is some mad scientist chemist mixing up pallets of color based on looks such as this. What runway shows did you like from London Fashion Week ?

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Sunday, February 20, 2011

TAG : Versatile Blog Award

Nora Schu of the blog Botoxey tagged me for a Versatile Blogger award. I've been smitten with her blog for a while. She is a very chic, funny, sassy lady. Who has the same Birthday as Kurt Cobain. Thank you Nora !





Rules :

1. Post who gave you this award.
2. State 7 random facts.
3. Give this award to 15 other bloggers and notify them with a comment

1. Im sweet on this band from the UK named Duran Duran
2. Absolutely am reviled by the over usage of AXE body spray.
3. My middle name is Jolene after the Dolly Parton song.
4. The Eiffel Tower was made using 9441 tons of wrought iron

5. The king of hearts is the only king without a moustache on a standard playing card!

6. I'm not a fan of fur. Though what I've come to is this some people I love will wear fur no matter how much I bitch. I will give my point of view then leave them be. Some of my friends are Yankee fans and I still love you.
7. Grey Gardens is one of my favorite movies. My big Edie impression is getting better everyday.

Winners

Little Pretty’s of LiLU
In New York Paris Tomorrow
Botoxey
Fashion Tarts
Harmony Sledge
Makeup Majesty
Jewels From The Roving Stove
The Family Table
Christine MacDonald
Chic Electrique
Bobby Beauty
Elke Vonfreudenberg/
Yvan Rodic
Fusion of Effects
2morrowknight

Congrats everyone thanks for being super freaking fabulous !  I will be leaving comments for all of you !

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Doggie Botox ( Pet Body Image)

Ever have one of those weeks where you just kinda float through life. Nothing exciting going on you're just living day to day. Then you hear about dogs getting botox it is now confirmed that the world has gone a little mad. There is a Dr. Bitto in Brazil preforming face lifts, wrinkle reduction, nose jobs. I understand in some breeds like bull dogs it can add years to there lives. People saying that if a dog has had "work" done. Then it shouldn't be allowed to compete in a Dog Show. Imagine if humans had that rule you can't be Miss America if you aren't 100% natural. Wow it would make it interesting for sure.

So now in this beauty obsessed culture we are putting pressure on our pets. Wasn't it a couple years ago people were on waiting list for those ugly dogs? I will post the article an some quotes from the famed Dr.Bitto who is making Brazilian pups beautiful. ( When I first heard this topic. I thought it was a piece for the Onion) . I will admit I've been to some puppy Birthday parties. Usually an excuse for people to get together. What's next puppy botox parties?
Is Tonka feeling a little long in the Jowls?
"Beauty is desirable. We all like talking to someone who looks good and smells nice. It's the same with dogs."  Dr. Bitto
My Nephew Laz isn't to concerned with the pressure to be beautiful.

                         "It's perfectly reasonable to use simple surgery to make a dog beautiful,"  Dr. Bitto

Ha ! Dogs

You can read more about cosmetic surgery for dogs here -------> http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/3923099.stm


What do you think about cosmetic surgery for pets? 

Monday, February 14, 2011

My Funny Valentine



I am a single women on Valentines Day. Somehow people want me to feel bad about this fact. I am not bitter about this at all. Single people have it pretty good actually. We have allot of freedoms that other people don't. We get to nap for no reason other than we are tired. Wear ugly sweats to bed without being told we let ourselves go. The remote is in our total control. A towel left on the floor isn't a crisis we just put it in the hamper. My very chic friend told me that I even can take a lover. I am a women of 35 why haven't I thought of this option before. Well lets be honest I have thought of it before. Though I think this may be the year to acquire a lover.


That's right fellas I am smoking hot !!  Try the site Face in Hole
Its really allot of fun look what I did .

Instead of bashing men on Valentines Day. I decided to tell you something that melts my butter. I love a man in a scarf. I adore the way European men wear them. I must be going through a scarf phase. Its not a prerequisite just a a really nice perk. So here is what PTB is doing for Valentines Day.

  



Photo: Via Men's Style Power

V is for Valentine Play List

1. Duran Duran - Save a Prayer
2. Aqua Lung -Brighter Than Sunshine
3. David Bowie -Modern Love
4. Katy Perry- Teenage Dream
5. Adele- Best For Last
6.Alicia Keys - If I Ain't Got You
7.Strokes -Last Night
8.Scissor Sisters - She's My Man
9. Florence + The Machine - You've Got the Love
10. Lady GaGa -Bad Romance
12.Eminem - Love The Way You Lie ft. Rihanna
13. Morrissey - Let me kiss you
14.Nirvana- Heart Shaped Box
15.Michael Franti -Michael Franti &Spearhead - Hey Hey Hey





Gifts
I decided to purchase a gift for myself . This impulse buy wasn't really off the cuff. I was going to use them in a future post . Kate Moss is the face of Dior's spring 2011 ad campaign. Her pout will be featuring Dior's Addict Lip Color. The slogan is "Be Iconic "  which is fitting. Duran Duran's music will be featured in this campaign. So in honor of this indeed iconic pairing. I will be reviewing the lip color on this very blog. Let's see if this lippy as they call it in the UK. Is iconic an worth the over 26.00 per tube it costs. For a sneak peak of the campaign click here ------------------> An Addict Film

Dior  Addict Lip Color
The two I purchased

Pink Lust   763     ( shimmering fuchsia)
Starlet Siren 773  ( muted plum berry)
Click here for swatches ----> Dior Addict Lip Color Swatches








Movie
Affair to Remember ( 1957)
Nora Ephron got her inspiration from this movie for her movie Sleepless in Seattle. Makes me wonder how many people go to the Empire State Building on Valentines Day? Get the tissues ready get ready to fall in love with Cary Grant. Which isn't hard to do he would have looked fetching in guyliner.





Yummy Treat

Worcester Massachusetts is home to one of the best bakeries in New England. Wholly Cannoli is amazing you can find any kind of Cannoli under the sun. My favorite is the Pistachio. I find when you get just one its not so harsh on the waist line. I made a promise to only visit them on holidays only.


Click here to check out more  Wholly Canoli




Jane Austen Dream Man : Mr Knightley
My favorite Jane Austen novel is Emma. Emma reminds me of my younger days. Well maybe I still have a few of these qualities. A matchmaker,playful,mischievous,naive,gregarious. Yet she has the dashing Mr.Knightley who loves her in spite of her antics.
Wonder if I too will find a man who loves me in spite of my antics.





Happy Valentines Day
PTB Readers
XOXoXoXo






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Tuesday, February 8, 2011

#DuranDuran Inspired look Seven and the Ragged Tiger

( ** Disclaimer** I didnt post this originally  beacause it just didnt grab me like the others. Yet when PTB readers found out it exsisted they wanted it. So we will call this one the Hidden Track )
The code word is " Hidden Tiger " please let me in


Hello I must say this is a ton of fun. Well I added a look Seven and the Ragged Tiger which was Duran Duran's 3rd studio Album. I took inspiration off the cover art also the track New Moon on Monday. I don't know why I seem to be on a feline kick lately. I used tiger colors for the eye with dramatic tails. I also looked at the stunning New Moon on Monday video vixen .  This eye should be toned down for everyday wear. In case you were wondering the Red Carpet Massacre look is way over the top. I went a little crazy you'll see this week. There is glitter lace an fake blood. I thought I should end this series on a avaunt guard note. ( I have a special surprise for the RCM look. That has made me hold it back so long.  )






This is eye with the crazy tiger tail , Gold shadow lid , orange crease,white highlight, winged out liner

Well as you can tell taking photo's of myself is not my strong point. I like putting makeup on other people its easier . When the youtube tutorials come out youll be able to see the color pop more. I did want to icorporate tiger stripes seeing this look is inspired by wild boys, not wild kingdom it was best to leave them out.We did just do leopard spots.  This look is wearable an fun.

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Random Life Post : Seattle Flashbacks

As I settle in from a long an very trying week. As you know I have had a ghastly head cold which makes everything just hard. Enough of the whining surely you didn't come here for that. As allot of you know I went to Seattle this September for my cousins wedding. I was staying in Tacoma actually so I took a day to go into the city to meet my friend Honor for a day of giggles an reuniting. I got into the city hours earlier to soak in some Seattle. I get a high almost from large cities especially ones as creative an quirky as Seattle. If you have never been especially if you are a music fan. You should go it will not disappoint in the least. So I did do a post months ago with some snaps of my trip. Though I didn't think anyone liked it so I took it down. PTB followers who read The Jet Lagged Blog Post have wondered where the pictures went. Well since Its Friday also for the mere fact I need a mental vacation here are my snaps from my day in Seattle as requested by you ! 



















Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Art Exhibit Skeleton in the Closet by Fritz Liedtke



I was logging off of twitter to do my Sunday chores. When I saw a tweet from @anorexia_tweets , they are not a pro ana site I made sure. I read about this art exhibit that is traveling around to college campuses an venues around the country. Fritz Liedtke a Portland Oregon based photographer went around the country gathering stories also photographing men women with eating disorders. The photo's moved me of course I wanted to share with you. The reason I do these posts is to inform in hopes of starting a dialogue. I always believe when you start talking about something your one step closer to realizing the stigma from it an bringing it out into the open.


Skeleton in the Closet: Eating Disordered Lives from Fritz Liedtke on Vimeo.

Click on image to view the work of Fritz Lietke





Please visit the website http://fritzphoto.bizland.com/skeletoninthecloset/ you'll find the pictures featured in the exhibit with personal stories from the real people, who are featured in the photos. There is information on how you can bring the exhibit to your campus or venue. As always if you or someone you love is suffering with an eating disorder. Please contact a physician to help you find resources to help in your recovery.