Sunday, November 27, 2011

Being There




As most of you know , I'm on the mend from being ill. I am feeling better and cabin fever is settling in .I will get to the Muppet Movie this week and write a review . Ive been watching allot of television which isn't healthy for anyone. Even if your a pop culture junkie it can be a bit much. Ive been on the couch watching Threes Company, Animal Planet , National Geo who I must say is doing allot of prison shows lately. I even watched home shopping network . Which the iconic Adrien Arpel was presenting her line. She is one gutsy gal . I remember seeing her commercials when I was little. I wonder what it would have been like to see the equally as gutsy Helena Rubinstien pedal her line on home shopping. Here is a look at Adrien Arpel back in the 80's . I had to laugh at the hair oh Aqua Net .





The more television I watched made me think of this movie. I watched in my Media Class in college. Its called " Being There "  this movie was made in 1979 . Ive watched it over there years , if you haven't seen it well its one of those movies that should be on your list. Even for its time it brings up allot of good questions. ( They'll probably remake it , I hope not)  This story is about a middle aged Gardner named Chance . Who has worked on the same estate his whole life . When his employer passes on , for the first time in his life he is thrust into the world outside is small world. There is a twist his world view is completely built on Television. The people he encounters find him to be fascinating. They know nothing of us television indoctrination  I've posted the youtube trailer below so you can get a look at the film. I often wonder if this story was set in our time now. How would his view been different . All I can say is Jersey Shore as an example .



So what do you think of Chancey Gardiner ? Could it happen now , in our saturated society do you think. In some aspects we are all in some way " Chancey Gardiner " . How much of your world view is shaped by the media or actual life experience?

Of course there is always a song my darlings

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Happy Muppet Eve - Miss Piggy On Chelsea Latley

Happy Muppet Eve to all you Pop Trash Beauties. Miss Piggy had a high fashion In style spread. Wearing some very Haute styles. Im thinking she was behind the OPI Muppet line of polish. She is one gal who dosent mind kissing a few frogs. I'm going to the movie after Thanksgiving dinner Thursday. We will have a PTB style review on the movie. I watched  this youtube on twitter just had to share it.

Monday, November 21, 2011

The Beauty of Cranberries



The Cranberry is a big part of the holiday season. We all have the age old debate of can or whole berry sauce. It's a strongly held conviction for some. Here at Pop Trash Beauty I thought we'd take a look at how beautiful the cranberry truly is. Giving us a flirty flush across our lips. Even better yet nourishing our skin with anti oxidents. Cranberries have numerous health benefits. It seems that latley Ive been encouraging you to smear holiday dinner all over your face. Oh well if the left overs make you pretty why not.

Cranberry Ninja Facial Mask




I did try this out . Pull your hair back nice and tight the raw sugar will work its way up to your hair line. I did this before going to bed. I used my night creme. My face felt really soft and reduced redness on my cheeks give it a try. I just loved this video.





Lipstick Cranberry  Now that you have some pretty dewy skin. Why not rock out a cranberry shade of your favorite lipstick.
Here are some suggestions
L'oreal Paris Colour Riche - Cranberry
Clinique 'Colour Surge' Butter Shine Lipstick- Cranberry
Estee Lauder Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick - 53 Cranberry

The Cranberries
The Cranberries are an Irish rock band formed in Limerick in 1989 under the name The Cranberry Saw Us, later changed by vocalist Dolores O'Riordan. The band currently consists of O'Riordan, guitarist Noel Hogan, bassist Mike Hogan and drummer Fergal Lawler. Although widely associated with alternative rock, the band's sound also incorporates indie pop, post-punk, Irish folk and pop rock elements ( via Wikipedia)

(This one is for my sassy duran friend Sarah .. rock it out sistah)



Fun Cranberry Facts
I got thease juicy little tid bits from TeacherVision.com

Americans consume some 400 million pounds of cranberries each year. About 80 million pounds -- or 20 percent -- are gobbled up during Thanksgiving week.


Seven of 10 cranberries sold in the world today come from Ocean Spray, a grower cooperative started in 1930.


If you strung all the cranberries produced in North America last year, they would stretch from Boston to Los Angeles more than 565 times.

Cranberries are sometimes used to flavor wines, but do not ferment as naturally as grapes, making them unsuitable for the traditional winemaking process.


We had allot of fun talking about this on twitter and facebook . Cranberry Sauce whole berry or Can ?

They forgot the cranberry sauce ..




Monday, November 14, 2011

How to Buy Vintage Without Bed Bugs


When I was a little girl. My mom would say "Sleep tight don't let the bed bugs bite" . When I asked her she told me bed bugs didn't exist anymore. They were an epidemic of the past . Little did she know that bed bugs are back at epidemic proportions. I don't know about you I'm now itching. This post is reminiscent of our Lice Fashion DNA post . Well I partake in vintage shopping quite a bit. I have to tell you that no store is immune to bed bugs. I asked around , surfed the net here are some preventative measures you can take. Most retail outfits are mindful of these creepy critters . Though having your antenna out will go a long way. Lets kick it off with a youtube about bed bugs.




So what we have learned from this video. I chose it because it was the least scary. How does this apply to vintage clothes.

1. Don't leave bags on the floor when possible. Especially if you ride public transit.
2. When you get your purchases home inspect them. Take them into the bathroom tile is your best bet. examine the seams and material for anyrhing suspicious .
3. Wash and dry on high heat
4. Keep your eyes open for bed bug skin casings . May look like crumbs .
5. If you have them call a professional. Don't mess around with these critters.

Everyone Ive talked too about bed bugs say the same things. Keep your eyes open and be aware of what you bring into your home. This isn't good with just vintage actually any purchase. Well I received emails asking me to talk about the bed bugs. Hope it was helpful a little itchy information for you. Next post will be allot less lets just say it yucky.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Duran Duran Girl Panic Video

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana Lacing up Naomi Campell
via Dolce and Gabbana Tumblr

Duran Duran has released there new video Girl Panic off there 13th studio album. Like the album the video is burgeoning with the look and sound of pure Duran Duran. Shot at the famous Savoy Hotel in London June of this year. This video doesn't disappoint with many shiny Swarovski crystals to accent the very shiny women. The 1990's super model alumni sparkled in this video Cindy Crawford , Yasmin Lebon, Naomi Campbell , Helena Christensen and Eva Herzigova. I wonder how much they got out of bed for this video? Must mention that this  1990's House of Style addicted girl it was amazing. Directed by acclaimed Swedish Film maker Jonas Akerland who seemed to capture the pure essence of Duran Duran. Even if your not a Duran Duran Fan its a feast of fashion galore. Dolce and Gabanna Corsets lacing up the Super Model rock stars. With there sexy smokey eyes and bold lips . The supermodels each played a member of Duran Duran. There was this tongue and cheek humor as each band member interviewed there super vixen alter ego. I was excited to see Yasmin Lebon in a Duran Duran video finally.  The band making cameos in the video was reminicent of how Alfred Hitchcock and Steven King would appear in some of there movies. ( well to me anyway) . Actually I liked how the little naughty bits of the video.  So without further adieu if you haven't watched yet  since its November 8th release. Take a look at some " Girl Panic"






Duran Duran and Polyvore has a really fun contest judge by Girl Panic herself Naomi Campbell . Ive posted some information the contest with link . I've been playing with this for days go ahead and enter. If you win take me with you ( only kidding , or am I ? )


Show Naomi Campbell Your Rock Chic Style Inspired by Duran Duran's "Girl Panic!"

You could be picked by Naomi to meet Duran Duran and receive $1,000 in jewelry worn in the video!   Go to Polyvore to enter ( good luck )  http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/contest.show?id=304297&type=details


I think we may have to re do the "Girl Panic " Inspired makeup look
We got to add bit of sexy


Next post will be: Buying Vintage without Bed Bugs

Friday, November 4, 2011

My Happy Little Accident with Duran Duran



It was back in March we were all a buzz about Duran Duran's Unstaged event with David Lynch .Well as we all know Pop Trash Beauty loves to create makeup looks inspired by our favorite band. Well my creative little mind Just about short circuited ,when I heard of the Duran Duran web cast directed by David Lynch. Duran Duran called on there fans too participate. We were asked to paint a body part with non toxic paint. Photograph it on a black background. If chosen we'd have a shot at being in a installation created by cinematic genius David Lynch. Lynch was quoted as saying to the Telegraph UK "The idea, according to Lynch, “is to try and create on the fly, layers of images permeating Duran Duran on the stage. A world of experimentation and hopefully some happy accidents."  



When I first watched the web cast which was very well done and allot of fun. I didn't think that my photo made the cut. Yes I was a little disappointed though the process was so much fun. I couldn't believe the creativity and beauty of the whole event. Months past by then about of month ago Id find out that I was a part of a happy accident. I started to receive almost cryptic tweets and emails from friends " Nice seeing your beautiful face tonight"  This was confusing because at that time they were thousand miles from me. Finally I found out that my picture from the unstagged event was shown during the song Rio along with many gorgeous Duran fans. I wanted to wait till the show in NYC to see it. Yet curiosity and a very proud mother wanted to see it. So I found a you tube of the performance. Let's play wheres waldo ( I'm a geek , can you spot me)





 I share everything with my PTB family , for once I wanted to have some wonderful happy news. I finally got to see it in person at Madison Square Garden with my friend Judy. We had such a fun couple of days in the city. Seeing old friends and taking in the energy of NYC. I'm never disappointed by a Duran Duran show. They spoiled us rotten with Mark Ronson and Ana Matronic making appearances. Then the end of the show was Rio as the faces flashed behind the band . I saw my eyes my friend said your picture just went up in front of Madison Square Garden. I was in shock though when the brevity of it all hit . I had a slight little geek out which I recovered from nicely. I didn't want to scare my friend or anyone else ( laughing)  I have to say in all honesty I'm still in shock. I'm thankful to Duran Duran for giving me this gift .
John Taylor of Duran Duran / Background Tracey J Whitney ( Ive waited my whole life to write that)
Photo by the talented  Erika Tobiassen Place




This indeed was a happy accident that has changed me. It has helped me believe in myself more than ever . I'm just overwhelmed with gratitude to my duranie friends, Duran Duran and all of my readers. You have given me this supportive platform to experiment with my artistry. If happy accidents can happen to me they can happen for you. Never give up on your dreams keep putting your self out there . You just never know what can happen. Thank you for your support PTB faithful.