Julian Lennon releases an NFT to benefit the Ukraine

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PTB POD ( Duran Duran Appreciation Day 2019

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Peeps in the Heat of Coachella ( Duran Duran inspired)

Julian Lennon Performs 'IMAGINE' for Global Citizen's Stand Up For Ukrai...

Our friend Julian Lennon has done something amazing, well he always is in my books.  Lennon said on his Youtube Channel 

"The War on Ukraine is an unimaginable tragedy... As a human, and as an artist, I felt compelled to respond in the most significant way I could. So today, for the first time ever, I publicly performed my Dad’s song, IMAGINE. Why now, after all these years? - I had always said, that the only time I would ever consider singing ‘IMAGINE' would be if it was the ‘End of the World’… But also because his lyrics reflect our collective desire for peace worldwide. Because within this song, we’re transported to a space, where love and togetherness become our reality, if but for a moment in time… The song reflects the light at the end of the tunnel, that we are all hoping for... As a result of the ongoing murderous violence, millions of innocent families, have been forced to leave the comfort of their homes, to seek asylum elsewhere. I’m calling on world leaders and everyone who believes in the sentiment of IMAGINE, to stand up for refugees everywhere! Please advocate and donate from the heart. #StandUpForUkraine” —Julian Lennon

WAKE UP PUNK Official Trailer (2022) Punk Documentary

Thank you Brian for posting this on Facebook 

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I love Johns video's especially his narrative. He has really great tips and it's relaxing to watch.  

Weird World (Random Life Post)

 One thing I learned coming back from my critical illness four years ago. Life is short, love is healing can save your life. The love of God, friends family, and complete strangers saw me through the other side of my battle. So even in the darkest of times my faith in humanity still stays resolute. Four years ago, lay in a bed wondering if I would live to see another day. You don't come back the same person from a trauma like that, you are the same, not really. What is strange going back into the world, you have experienced and seen things that no one would understand. In the same token, you don't want them to ever go through any of it.   

 Why someone could kill innocent people in the pursuit of greed? My heart and mind can grasp, the power of the human spirit or soul is stronger than greed. Sending lots of love to Ukraine. Hope that peace prevails. We are living in a time of a pandemic and war. Most people I speak with say, they have changed in the past two years. We all have come to some kind of " normal " if you will. When I first started writing this, I wasn't sure how to express how all of this felt?  In short like many of you. Feeling deep sadness not knowing how to help? I'll keep praying for Ukraine, in hopes that peace will prevail for their nation. (This is a very deep random life post, in full disclosure I wrote it at 1am sorry for all the grammatical issues, I just reverted to a draft to make some corrections. This edit was made on 03/21/2022 at 7:30am)

 I'll post some more light-hearted material a little later this week.  We can talk about the Duran Duran tour and how I choose the city to see them in. Decided to make it an art exploration concert-type thing. Perhaps we will do some slaps or wheatpaste?  Feeling weird about it all, haven't done something like this since before I was sick. Yet I'll find my way, I always do. Is it okay that I'm a little scared?  Life is short so in the name of living, we must live. So you see why I call these posts random, in the truest sense of the word.

Dearest Linda Evangelista, We Got You! (Body Image)

I love Dr. Dray, I got a lot of emails about this recently, like the way she goes over cool sculpting.  She also goes over zoom dysmorphia, which is a thing. Zoom does mess with you a bit, who looks at themselves that much. 

Linda is brave coming forward after all she has been through, I've got scars on my abdomen, actually, don't have a belly button any longer. Let me tell you something it's so traumatic to look at your body and not know it any longer.  She is beautiful no matter what, she has the courage to show her scars, When you show light in darkness it empowers others to be strong,  While the press looks for pictures of her bare-faced in the public, Linda you have one of the most epic runways walks in history,  When those paparazzi are chasing you stop take a deep breath and work it! Strut your stuff for all of us out there, most of all strut for you. We got you, lady, just shine bright, most of all are happy. I'll shine bright with my tummy scars too.  There is a lot of clothing lines doing adaptive clothing. Would inspire a lot of men and women to see you. Linda, we got you so keep speaking out! 

My Street Art Slaps (Exploration into my Mexican, Norwegian Heritage)

When I went on a journey to learn about my heritage, took an ancestry DNA test and learned. I was Hispanic Mexican and Spaniard, also Norwegian instead of Swedish. We will talk about this another time. I decided to make street art slaps ( stickers ) this is my favorite medium. Mexican folk art is my favorite at present. I just wanted to share the beginning of this series.

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Spray pain sacred heart on Marc Jacobs messenger 

I based this on myself , the scars are just like mine on my tummy.

 

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What Pop Trash Beauty watches on YouTube

Dearest beauties, how is everyone? Yours truly had a rather taxing day, to say the least. Mondays are rough without the required amount of beauty rests it's just dreadful my dearest ones ( this is a weird narrative but let's go with it ) My tastes have matured over the years, or have they?  Here are my favorite Youtube channels to watch on the regular. Especially when I need a mini escape. Vegan Youtube used to be my favorite. Now I follow a farm that ethically harvests animals. Did you know we have a youtube channel? Oh yes, we do, It's in a sad state but someday we will fix her up pretty. I started blogging regularly before falling critically ill with complications with Ulcerative Colitis. These videos were hard for me to watch because I was so very ill in them. Don't despair beauties for I survived to live another day.  Now let's get to it, here are some fabulous youtube watching options.

Mile Higher Podcast 

One of my favorites is Kendall Rae's true crime youtube channel. She does a podcast with her husband Josh called the Mile Higher Podcast. The show is well-produced and has a little bit of something for everyone. </div>

Bailey Sarian

Bailey is a superstar in the podcast and youtube world. She discusses true crime while doing her makeup. She is very likable and fun!   

Goldshaw Farm 

Morgan owns a poultry farm in Vermont, he used to work in insurance. This channel is very popular and a rising star on youtube. What I love is his approach to ethical farming also kindness to his animals. You'll fall in love with the barn cats and Toby dog as they do their jobs on the farm.       

Mr. Kate 

We have always been fans of Mr. Kate at Pop Trash Beauty she follows us on Twitter btw( always thankful) Kate, Joey, and Moon have moved to Hawaii, they are making over their dream home.  

The SIP 

Ryland Adams and Lizzy Gorden host a podcast The SIP, they are longtime friends that broadcast from Ryland's podcast Shed. They talk about relationships, pop culture, and randomness de jour . 

Rich Lux

Is an OG YouTuber that is what you call a drama channel, even if you love to hate him. Rich is very entertaining to watch. He infuses drag culture with makeup and comedy.'  

Ask a Mortician 

"Mortician in Los Angeles. You got death questions, we got death answers. Mortality + Culture." Ask a Mortician YouTube Bio

Pop Trash Beauty ( Bias the house ) This was one of our first 2009   

Random Life (Pandemic Fatigue ) Fatigued Feeling Rather Dystopian Darling !

How is your pandemic going? Do you watch old movies and lament for the days when you could go out and about without thinking of the timing. This weekend pandemic fatigue hit me a bit hard. Prior to the new variant de jour. We got hit with about a foot of snow, which I went out for a nice long walk in. I keep thinking about all the strife in the world. Thinking of the people in the Ukraine who are fighting to keep their freedom. It seems a world away, yet too close for comfort. How polarized America has been would we be able to pull it together if something like this happened to us? Then I realize that this is getting a bit too deep decide to turn my thoughts into more upbeat topics. 

Duran Duran has been nominated for the 2022 Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, I've been voting almost every day. You can vote for Duran Duran here !   Speaking of those wild boys they have released the album and the tour is starting soon. check out all the updated information on ( duranduran.com ) grab yourself a little merch. 

Yes, we did a PTB style review, which I feel a bit cringy about. Sometimes my beauties mama gets an idea it's a tad bit over the top. I shall just leave it for it's not the weirdest post on this blog. We pride ourselves on being a bit " unique" If I ever meet Duran Duran I'll just own my uniqueness and pray that I've passed under the radar.

 

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Even though yours truly did venture into the world of the crop top, which has left me feeling a tad embolden. Life is short own your uniqueness even if you are thick like me wear that crop top. You can read my full account on gram ( Instagram) I'll also be posting a full account here just for my dearest beauties. 

Some of you daredevils travel and such. I'm an immune-compromised set, not the jet set. My chronic illness decided to flare a couple months back, finally has decided to give myself a break. I'm sure happy to be feeling healthy again. Well, it's been nice catching up with all of you doing our best in this dystopian world. 

 

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Monday. ( Random Life Posts )

     What do you like to do on a day off? Decided to go to Aldi and get Salmon, spinach, and bone broth.  I stuck to my list except for a small Christmas Cactus. Then made a pit stop at Kohls, where I purchased some Lauren Conrad earrings  ( $8.00). I lost my hoops. My ears have felt nude. When arriving home, I put my recycling away then ate a salad.  I'm feeling better and recovering from an autoimmune flare. Finished my report on Abraham Lincoln, then  cleaned my home. My apartment required a soul purging clean. 

I listened to the Duran Duran mix I made on Spotify while obsessively cleaning. This is very therapeutic for me!  Sometimes a clean house puts the world in perspective. It's going to be warm here this week in New England. If you are new to the blog, my readers always liked these random life posts.

Im not in the headspace to post today, So tell me in the comments about you ?  

Brace Yourself ... Behold the Bixie ( Winter Hair Trend 2021 ) Blogmas Day 3

 Are they growing out pixies? 

 

So this winter a magical haircut called the "Bixie" is coming to your town. Guess who has one?  I'll give you a minute... your very own Pop Trash Beauty ( Tracey)! Yes, I have a Bixie!

 Even better I didn't know it was a thing? I'm growing out my pixie. My stylist gave me some highlights at last week's visit and updated my haircut! What is a "Bixie" you ask? This morning while reading POP SUGAR   just happened upon an article about the "Bixie " They explained it as being a cross between a bob and pixie.  So wonder how many Bixies you spot this winter. I decided to share my hair evolution with all of you. You'll love the last photo, being an overachiever. I not only gave myself a Quarantine haircut but also ended up trying to trim it. So I had a mohawk / Pixie so is that a Mowixie? 

This is a Bixie! 

                      

My hair fell out due to medication in 2017, so I had to pixie my hair.

                             The hair grew back, it's really weird growing out a pixie. 

                                One day you love it, the next your looking for a hat or wig.

 

I used large head wraps to disguise the uneven growth.
 I looked very Austenite in this photo.

This is the aftermath of my " Quarantine " haircut! Mowixie  

References 

Harrington, Jessica. “Prepare to See the ‘Bixie’ Haircut Trend Everywhere This Winter.” Pop Sugar , November 2021

Duran Duran "Future Past " 2021 Empathic Review

    Duran Duran has released a new album, they celebrate 40 years together. What do you get a band for their 40th Anniversary? Rubies are the traditional wedding anniversary gift. Let's keep it affordable! Duran Duran loves their couture, yet I've got to pay my light bill!  How much do ruby slippers cost? Leave any ideas in the comments. 

   Duran has been well respected in the music industry, iconic innovator. Looking over their discography, peering into a pure evolution of their genius. Build a metaphorical road built bricks of grit, determination, delights of the skin, intertwined with quite human raw emotion. Splashed with beautiful colors that illuminate the way down a road into a future. If you are new to this band, check out Spotify,  RIO is a good starter, compare and contrast with Pop Trash Movie, I strongly encourage you to try some Arcadia as well for extra texture( Honestly, I've been writing too many summaries for my English class if I get a bit carried away )  

 Who couldn't resist the fashionable, art-centric, and devilishly handsome group of British lads from Birmingham, UK? Certainly not me, that's for sure.  Digression aside, shall we talk about this album.

 Album is 12 tracks 51. minutes 4 seconds, I will not go over every track for journeys of the musical should be done by the listener, I'll pull my top 3 tracks that grabbed my ears in all the right way! 

Track.6  Beautiful Lies:  This song is lyrically beautiful, adding the synth-pop feel of it all. This song gave me goosebumps. There is a poetic ethereal mood that embodies all the notes. Please play this one live for it will be a sway worthy track. 

Track.2  All of You: When this track starts, you hear the bass welcome you in, its an upbeat, hopeful track with every bit of the Duran recipe pulling you through the track. 

Track. 5 Future Past: This track is a sing-out loud track out loud. Simon Lebon's vocal range is absolutely outstanding! When I'm painting, it gets me in a zone. 

In conclusion, this album makes me feel a dash of pure, unfettered happiness with a pinch of unrequited love of someone elusive yet defiantly beautiful. Why would anyone elude Duran Duran? In the same token, there are some moody tracks, or as I call it, ethereal ear candy for the soul. The synth is strong in this one, surely lovey on every level.  

Listening to Duran Duran Under the Duvet

                                                                                     

 Dearest Beauties it has been a hot minute since we were together, YouTubers do "vlogmas" so we will do blogmas. Our friends from Duran Duran dropped a new album last month. My thoughts will be in the next post, I hate writing music reviews. Hate is a strong word, perhaps I don't feel proficient in the music lexicon. Though for you my dearest friends, I'll battle through imposter syndrome to produce a review. I'm writing to you from under my duvet, hiding from the world. Wondering if the coffee in my kitchen could teleport its self to my nightstand. It's been a long week, I'm back in college finally finishing my degree. My Ulcerative Colitis is flaring it's nasty, to say the least. I'm working trying to keep afloat, and no one seems to understand that maybe I don't have time. The word "no" is never really well received.  It's time to pull off the Duvet and face the world. Well, that took a turn in a direction no one anticipated, one being me. I'll be listening to the album this weekend to give you my review. This is going to be a slice of happiness headed my way. Seems no one uses "blogger " except me.  Let's leave the duvet in our dust, there is a big beautiful world out there. 

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