So they kept us waiting... and waiting... and waiting for the premiere of the 'Telephone' video. They even teased us with stills. Now that I've watched it through, the video-epic that wasn't 'Telephone' left me feeling somewhat underwhelmed. I was expecting this video to be on the levels of Thriller but instead, I've wasted a little over 9 minutes of my life watching an unnecessarily long video to an alright song with the highest amount of product placement I've seen in a video ever.
Whoever did this has too much time on their hands. They're also genius. Although I'm not a gaga fan, I'd be more excited about seeing the film if it were like this.
I have a slight obsession with hair, that I believe stems from the traumatic experiences I had growing up that came in the form of hair cuts, hair breakage, ugly do's etc... I love big, shiny, voluminous hair and if I weren't so scared of wearing long weaves, I would be sewing in 24" of hair a la Naomi Campbell in a heartbeat.
I was dossing* about on youtube a while ago, and came across a user-Ashley Victoria that has several dope videos on how to achieve certain looks. I particularly like them as she has done looks inspired by some of my hair inspirations (Beyonce & Kim Kardashian to name 2). Yes, I have hair inspirations, and before you laugh at me I'm sure you do to. They may not even be celeb's but you may have seen a chick out on road with a hairstyle that has inspired you to do something about your barnet.
* dossing about is UK slang wasting time/not doing anything constructive.
She makes the looks seem so easy to recreate which I love.
btw, I saw this picture whilst googling Mariah and kinda cracked me up. This picture is old I know but with everyone (Alice Dellal, Cassie, Lala, Rihanna) going for the half baldie, I thought it was fitting for this picture to resurface
Jeans, Fred Perry Perry Top, and Casio watch all from Urban Outfitters.
I've been wanting to post this for ages but I just didn't have the time, so here's my feeble attempt to do it whilst i've still got some spare time. When it comes to music I have a lot of guilty pleasures and dirty secrets, but when it comes to Blur, I have no shame in professing my love for them. I'm mad that I wasn't able to check them out at their comeback in Hyde Park cos their songs take me back to when I was little. One of the music videos that will forever stick out in my mind is the video for Blur's "Song 2".
It's such a simple video (as in there's only 1 location) but whatever it was that they did with it makes it a standout one.
It leaves me thinking about the 90s and I've noticed how touches of the 90s are slowly creeping back into fashion (crop tops, plaid,ripped denim). I can't believe I'm saying this but the tacky-ness makes me so nostalgic that I want to re-visit it (style wise) and I'll be dropping a few 90s fashion post soon [there's so many angles to look at] so be on the look out.
Did you see the body/one piece she was rocking?? Thierry Mugler went in on this one (I still can't get over seeing him naked-I feel sick)I can't wait to see the video. 'Sweet Dream' Is one of my favourite songs off of the 'I am.. Sasha Fierce' album.
It's a good thing I enjoyed my self yesterday because it pouring down with rain outside right now. And even though it wet outside-my house is boiling. Boiling to the point where my laptop keeps overheating and shutting it's self down, and if no one were in, I'd be blogging in my undies.
I just heard thunder.
I can't stop listening to David Guetta's "When Love takes over (ft. Kelly Rowland)"
it's been on heavy rotation on my iPod.
Infact, my iPod's going through some kind of 90's dance/trance revival. With the amount of remixed 90's songs coming out lately I've found myself doing the unthinkable visiting THOSE 90s looks (torn/acid wash/stone wash/ripped denim, lace, baggy shirts) It's inspired me to make a 90's fashion post. But, I won't do that right now cos I need to do my hair.
The fact that I'll be graduating next month and that I actually have to grow up now has made me reminisce about when I really didn't have a care in the world. So, I'm going to take you on a trip down musical memory lane with the songs that remind me of my summers as a rugrat:
Of course this is the 08/09 version but it's what on my pod at the moment.
again, another 08/09 version but I prefer this one.
My mum was and still is a Jade Stan! She made sure we had the matching braids, leggings and all sorts.
Can you hearPharrel Williams in the beginning saying "ess ess double double U-V"?
I've come out uni-work hiatus to post this. The Saturday's need to watch their backs as I can sense that in a couple of singles time, Richgirl will be chasing The Saturdays off of my fave list; infact, I think they may have done so already (I'm a sucker for latex).
They are sooo channeling Madonna during her erotica phase but I love their urban* twist on it. Oh and I loves-yes loves the way Lyndriette swangs-yes swangs her ponytail at 3:23...
*I actually hate the word "urban" I just couldn't think of another word to use.
I had to take a break from sewing to post this-You know how I'm pro-Beyonce and all that. Now, I'm not too crazy about the hair, make-up or the outfits (I know it's in black and white but I bet you it didn't look too hot in real life) but the choreography is sick! It's a shame the choreographer spoiled the surprise by posting it on youtube. I'm all syked up again for her show now-I can't wait!