One of the reasons I watch the Oscars is because of the intermission numbers from the nominated songs. Here's one that features a fierce performance from Mariah Carey and the late Whitney Houston singing "When You Believe" from "The Prince of Egypt" during the 71st Academy Awards. The song written by Stephen Schwartz and Babyface received the award for "Best Original Song" that year.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
What Would Zuckerberg Think?
Found this on Facebook and being a fan of vintage stuff this one really caught my eye. I so love the 50's spin they've incorporated into various types of social media available today. Enjoy!
Monday, February 13, 2012
Oscar Day Dreams!
The Academy Awards is about to happen within a few weeks time and that could only mean one thing: we are about to see fabulous frocks once again in perhaps the most spectacular night of the year.
Here are a couple of frocks that I would like to see come Oscar night.
Let's begin with Meryl Streep who's nominated in the Best Actress category. I see her wearing this creation by Zac Posen. I just love the combination of tailoring and the flowing skirt on this one. Perfect for "La Streep"!
Next is this metallic number from Oscar dela Renta. I just love the play on textures with the pleating and the sheer fabric. This dress will look good on Viola Davis or Jessica Chastain.
For Michelle Williams, I see her wearing this Elie Saab creation.
And now for Rooney Mara who blew me away with her performance in The Girl with Dragon Tattoo here's a couple of suggestions she might want to try. LOL
I love these looks from Elie Saab and Lanvin. What I like about the dresses is that their figure hugging (something Ms. Mara ALWAYS look good on) and the details which could display her amazing bone structure and alabaster complexion.
Elie Saab
Lanvin
I came across these dresses from Doo-ri Chung and Alexander McQueen which just screams "Lisbeth Salander".
Doo-ri Chung Fall 2012
Alexander McQueen 2012
I thought of combining two of the three dresses and came up with this one. What do you think? :)
Here are a couple of frocks that I would like to see come Oscar night.
Let's begin with Meryl Streep who's nominated in the Best Actress category. I see her wearing this creation by Zac Posen. I just love the combination of tailoring and the flowing skirt on this one. Perfect for "La Streep"!
Next is this metallic number from Oscar dela Renta. I just love the play on textures with the pleating and the sheer fabric. This dress will look good on Viola Davis or Jessica Chastain.
For Michelle Williams, I see her wearing this Elie Saab creation.
And now for Rooney Mara who blew me away with her performance in The Girl with Dragon Tattoo here's a couple of suggestions she might want to try. LOL
I love these looks from Elie Saab and Lanvin. What I like about the dresses is that their figure hugging (something Ms. Mara ALWAYS look good on) and the details which could display her amazing bone structure and alabaster complexion.
Elie Saab
Lanvin
I came across these dresses from Doo-ri Chung and Alexander McQueen which just screams "Lisbeth Salander".
Doo-ri Chung Fall 2012
Alexander McQueen 2012
I thought of combining two of the three dresses and came up with this one. What do you think? :)
Sunday, February 12, 2012
"In a galaxy far, far away..."
I was in Sophomore HS when "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace" was released. Let me tell you that sci-fi films are not exactly my cup of tea (nor I have seen any of the films from the Star Wars franchise). However there's something about the film that caught my interest the moment I saw the costumes. With the film's recent release in 3D, here's a celebration of the fabulous and oh so inspiring wardrobe from Star Wars.
Photos from the May 1999 issue of US Vogue with model Audrey Marnay wearing the costumes designed by Trisha Biggar.
This dress was said to have been inspired by the flowers that bloom in Naboo. Biggar on the other hand used Hopi Indian as inspirations for the hair style and the Japanese parasol for the free standing collar.
A dress that is said to have been inspired by Art-Nouveau artist Aubrey Beardsley.
Probably one of the most iconic costumes of the recent decade. Trisha Biggar was said to have been inspired by Chinese Imperial robes while making this one.
A far cry from the costumes worn by Princess Leia (played by Carrie Fisher) who will be Queen Amidala's daughter.
Hayden Christensen and Natalie Portman in a spread for Vanity Fair in promotion of "Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones" in costumes also made by Biggar.
I managed to get hold of a copy of this book a couple of years back which I still use as a reference up to this date.
Now where do I get a copy of this one?
That's all for now! ;)
photos via googleimages.
Photos from the May 1999 issue of US Vogue with model Audrey Marnay wearing the costumes designed by Trisha Biggar.
This dress was said to have been inspired by the flowers that bloom in Naboo. Biggar on the other hand used Hopi Indian as inspirations for the hair style and the Japanese parasol for the free standing collar.
A dress that is said to have been inspired by Art-Nouveau artist Aubrey Beardsley.
Probably one of the most iconic costumes of the recent decade. Trisha Biggar was said to have been inspired by Chinese Imperial robes while making this one.
A far cry from the costumes worn by Princess Leia (played by Carrie Fisher) who will be Queen Amidala's daughter.
Hayden Christensen and Natalie Portman in a spread for Vanity Fair in promotion of "Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones" in costumes also made by Biggar.
I managed to get hold of a copy of this book a couple of years back which I still use as a reference up to this date.
Now where do I get a copy of this one?
That's all for now! ;)
photos via googleimages.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Back!
Hello there! Its been weeks since I last posted an entry. (Such a lousy blogger I know. LOL) Anyhoo, awards season (in the US at least) had began and in a matter of weeks, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will soon be handling out the coveted Oscar statuette that will honor the films from the year that was. I'd say that is one diverse list with names ranging from previous nominees (Meryl Streep, Michelle Williams) to first timers( Octavia Spencer, Jessica Chastain).
As for the films, it can be said that this is a diverse one as well with themes ranging from Old Hollywood (The Artist), Southern (The Help), Biopic (My Week with Marilyn and The Iron Lady) to suspense thriller (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo).
Every year, I try to watch as much nominated films as possible before the ceremony (though some of the films were shown here post-Oscars and in very limited release.)For this year, I managed to kick-off my Oscar viewing with perhaps one of the most anticipated films of the year: David Fincher's "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo".
The movie is a remake/ retelling of the book of the same name written by Swedish author, Stieg Larsson, which evolves the "disappearance" of a young lady being investigated by a journalist (Daniel Craig) and a young computer hacker (Rooney Mara). Let me tell you that I haven't read the book nor I've seen the Swedish version, BUT there's something about the for the film that caught my interest the moment I saw them.
Daniel Craig as journalist Mikael Blomqvist.
Ingenue Rooney Mara plays Lisbeth Salander, the computer hacker who helped Blomqvist unravel the mystery.I still can't get over the amount of work put in her transformation from the bleached brows and severe haircut to the body piercings which are reported to be real!
And since this one's a suspense thriller, there are plenty of scenes that gave me the chills because of the way it was delivered/ shot. One particular scene was the one prior to this one. Let's just say its so intense! :)
I so love this scene inside the elevator when Lisbeth confronts Nils Bjurman (played by Yorick van Wageningen) and says: "And stop visiting tattoo removal websites, or I'll do it again....Right here." (points to forehead)
The costumes designed by Trish Sommerville also matched each characters' personality. And with Sweden as its backdrop, there are a lot of layering seen through out the film. The flashback scenes provided a bit of 60's nostalgia with shift dresses seen on the ladies, knitted cardigans for the younger ones and suits for men as seen in this dinner scene.
However it was Lisbeth Salander who stood out in her ensemble of predominantly black ensemble which functions as clothes and armor at the same time.
As a whole, "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" is one intense film that should not be missed. Cant' wait for the next two!
photos via: google images
As for the films, it can be said that this is a diverse one as well with themes ranging from Old Hollywood (The Artist), Southern (The Help), Biopic (My Week with Marilyn and The Iron Lady) to suspense thriller (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo).
Every year, I try to watch as much nominated films as possible before the ceremony (though some of the films were shown here post-Oscars and in very limited release.)For this year, I managed to kick-off my Oscar viewing with perhaps one of the most anticipated films of the year: David Fincher's "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo".
The movie is a remake/ retelling of the book of the same name written by Swedish author, Stieg Larsson, which evolves the "disappearance" of a young lady being investigated by a journalist (Daniel Craig) and a young computer hacker (Rooney Mara). Let me tell you that I haven't read the book nor I've seen the Swedish version, BUT there's something about the for the film that caught my interest the moment I saw them.
Daniel Craig as journalist Mikael Blomqvist.
Ingenue Rooney Mara plays Lisbeth Salander, the computer hacker who helped Blomqvist unravel the mystery.I still can't get over the amount of work put in her transformation from the bleached brows and severe haircut to the body piercings which are reported to be real!
And since this one's a suspense thriller, there are plenty of scenes that gave me the chills because of the way it was delivered/ shot. One particular scene was the one prior to this one. Let's just say its so intense! :)
I so love this scene inside the elevator when Lisbeth confronts Nils Bjurman (played by Yorick van Wageningen) and says: "And stop visiting tattoo removal websites, or I'll do it again....Right here." (points to forehead)
The costumes designed by Trish Sommerville also matched each characters' personality. And with Sweden as its backdrop, there are a lot of layering seen through out the film. The flashback scenes provided a bit of 60's nostalgia with shift dresses seen on the ladies, knitted cardigans for the younger ones and suits for men as seen in this dinner scene.
However it was Lisbeth Salander who stood out in her ensemble of predominantly black ensemble which functions as clothes and armor at the same time.
As a whole, "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" is one intense film that should not be missed. Cant' wait for the next two!
photos via: google images
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