30.7.11
27.7.11
homage to Gogo Yubari...
Smoking Girl style interpretation of ‘GoGo Yubari’ from Kill Bill. Original Art Size 16 x 20″ with beautiful antique frame 26.5 x 30.5
By Brian M Viveros
Two Door Cinema Club.. what you know..
In a few weeks
I will get time
To realise it's right before my eyes
And I can take it if it's what I want to do
I am leaving
This is starting to feel like
It's right before my eyes
And I can taste it
It's my sweet beginning
And I can tell just what you want
You don't want to be alone
You don't want to be alone
And I can't say it's what you know
But you've known it the whole time
Yeah, you've known it the whole time
Maybe next year
I'll have no time
To think about the questions to address
Am I the one to try to stop the fire?
I wouldn't test you
I'm not the best you could have attained
Why try anything?
I will get there
Just remember I know
And I can tell just what you want
You don't want to be alone
You don't want to be alone
And I can't say it's what you know
But you've known it the whole time
Yeah, you've known it the whole time
And I can tell just what you want
You don't want to be alone
You don't want to be alone
And I can't say it's what you know
But you've known it the whole time
Yeah, you've known it the whole time
freepeople.com
Their story..
Back in the 1970's, a young man named Dick Hayne planted a seed in the maze of streets and trees that make up West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He opened a store and called it Free People. Free People nurtured the young people who lived there and shopped there, who looked for a little of their own freedom in the clothes they wore.
As Dick's store grew from one to two, the name was changed from Free People to Urban Outfitters.
In time, his wife Meg came on to tend Urban's private label division, which supported product exclusive to Urban Outfitters. Demand was almost immediate and to meet this overwhelming need, she and Dick decided to create a wholesale line. It was very well-received, so much so that Dick separated the businesses. For a while, the wholesale line took on many personalities: Bulldog, Ecote, Cooperative, Anthropologie, and then in 1984 a new life was breathed into the name Free People. And that's us.
During 2001, we realized that it was really Free People that invoked some of our favorite images, those of femininity, courage, and spirit. It was time to get back to our roots.
Free People shed its junior image and evolved into a more mature, contemporary brand. This allowed twenty-something women to appreciate the line of clothing that catered to their intelligence, creativity and individuality, while keeping with its great quality and affordability.
And that's just who we wanted to reach: a 26-year-old girl, smart, creative, confident and comfortable in all aspects of her being, free and adventurous, sweet to tough to tomboy to romantic. A girl who likes to keep busy and push life to its limits, with traveling and hanging out and everything in between. Who loves Donovan as much as she loves The Dears, and can't resist petting any dog that passes her by on the street.
Today we draw, design, sew and buy for her. We offer her countless options within our own Free People collection, so that even if she takes her best pal shopping, they won't come out looking at all alike. And if she wants her colors and patterns all mixed up, that's even better, picking through our sweaters, knits and skirts. And our design team is expecting to offer even greater variety in our intimates and accessories business.
Free People has three wholesale showrooms - in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. Our sales team is in love with the Free People customer, and constantly searches for accounts who believe in our aesthetic and want us to be part of their lives. Today our line sells in over 1000 specialty stores worldwide. And even though we have narrowed our department store relationships, business with Nordstrom and Bloomingdales happily continues to flourish. They have created in-store concept shops to enhance the beauty of the clothes themselves, and provide their customers with the quintessential Free People experience.
In them, our aesthetic is immediately apparent. There is a vibrant and cozy lounging area, where customers can sit back and soak up the lovely surroundings. And all of the Free People fixtures are handmade, right down to the crocheted hangers.
Our very first boutique opened in Paramus, New Jersey in the fall of 2002. We now have boutiques throughout the country and the number will continue to grow.
Free People also launched a virtual journey through its world at FreePeople.com in October 2004. The site has found great success with online shoppers across the country, who are looking for a little something special in their experience.
The Dears... There is no such thing as love...
Lyrics:
There is no such thing as love.
And I know that's awfully cynical to say.
But I need proof that it is possible today.
I'm not easy I'm just easily swayed.
'Cos I thought life was a cabaret, old chum.
Now I wanted to turn it off but my heart is just to soft.
Let me give it to you straight, straight like an arrow.
See, it looks a lot like staring at the sun and it sounds so much like broken glass.
Perhaps you're reeling from an awkward pass and it feels just like you want to die and there's no one left to watch you cry.
I've got to convince myself and just about everybody else that there's no love.
There is no such thing as love.
And I know that's awfully cynical to say.
But I need proof that it is possible today.
I'm not easy I'm just easily swayed.
'Cos I thought life was a cabaret, old chum.
Now I wanted to turn it off but my heart is just to soft.
Let me give it to you straight, straight like an arrow.
See, it looks a lot like staring at the sun and it sounds so much like broken glass.
Perhaps you're reeling from an awkward pass and it feels just like you want to die and there's no one left to watch you cry.
I've got to convince myself and just about everybody else that there's no love.
Beauty and the Beast or stockholm syndrome...
Marina Bychkova's beautiful dolls and her insights into fairytales is both haunting and realistic. From her website an extract of such..
http://www.enchanteddoll.com/galleries/beauty/beauty.html
13.5” tall
Sold
The Stockholm syndrome is a human defense mechanism in life-threatening situations. Medical dictionaries define Stockholm syndrome as “an extraordinary phenomenon in which a hostage begins to identify with and grow sympathetic to their captor, essentially mistaking a lack of abuse as an act of kindness.”
In my opinion, the fairy tale of Beauty and the Beast is a romanticised hostage situation, where the Beast is a narcissistic sociopath, while the Beauty is his vulnerable hostage who is losing touch with reality and “falling in love” with her captor to survive a deeply traumatising ordeal.
Moreover, the very act of romanticising a fundamentally disturbing account of a woman’s abduction, subjugation and unlawful imprisonment into a pretty fairy tale to teach girls compassion and kindness towards monsters, seems to be a manifestation of a Stockholm syndrome in itself, perhaps to facilitate survival in a world of systematic abuse and violence against women.
Materials and Construction:
Ball jointed, porcelain doll, unique steel spring articulation, permanent China paint finish, hand cast limited edition Sterling Silver helmet with one of a kind accents of Bali silver, detachable French bridal veil with Swarowsky and Cubic Zirconium crystals, hand cast Sterling Silver stilettos, Grey Moonstone cabochon pendant, Bali silver accessories, floral motif engraving on arms and abdomen inspired by William Morris print, removable magnetic wig of ultra-fine natural Mohair, genuine leather lining in the joints and a custom welded steel stand. The Gargoyle featured in the photos is a bookend by Windstone and is not included with the doll (photo-prop only)
http://www.enchanteddoll.com/galleries/beauty/beauty.html
Beauty and the Beast, or the Stockholm Syndrome in fairy tales.
201013.5” tall
Sold
The Stockholm syndrome is a human defense mechanism in life-threatening situations. Medical dictionaries define Stockholm syndrome as “an extraordinary phenomenon in which a hostage begins to identify with and grow sympathetic to their captor, essentially mistaking a lack of abuse as an act of kindness.”
In my opinion, the fairy tale of Beauty and the Beast is a romanticised hostage situation, where the Beast is a narcissistic sociopath, while the Beauty is his vulnerable hostage who is losing touch with reality and “falling in love” with her captor to survive a deeply traumatising ordeal.
Moreover, the very act of romanticising a fundamentally disturbing account of a woman’s abduction, subjugation and unlawful imprisonment into a pretty fairy tale to teach girls compassion and kindness towards monsters, seems to be a manifestation of a Stockholm syndrome in itself, perhaps to facilitate survival in a world of systematic abuse and violence against women.
Materials and Construction:
Ball jointed, porcelain doll, unique steel spring articulation, permanent China paint finish, hand cast limited edition Sterling Silver helmet with one of a kind accents of Bali silver, detachable French bridal veil with Swarowsky and Cubic Zirconium crystals, hand cast Sterling Silver stilettos, Grey Moonstone cabochon pendant, Bali silver accessories, floral motif engraving on arms and abdomen inspired by William Morris print, removable magnetic wig of ultra-fine natural Mohair, genuine leather lining in the joints and a custom welded steel stand. The Gargoyle featured in the photos is a bookend by Windstone and is not included with the doll (photo-prop only)
24.7.11
22.7.11
18.7.11
to my mother... ♥
I always think to call you,
if my news is good or bad,
I know you will listen to me,
In happy times and sad.
On your birthday I wish you to be joyful,
and for all those around.
know that you are beautiful,
happy, sincere and best of all profound.
Happy birthday, Mummy Custodio!
I hope everyone can see,
What a great mom you’ve always been,
And how much you mean to me..
14.7.11
13.7.11
underwater restaurant in Maldives....
| Ithaa Undersea Restaurant Dine 16 feet below sea level at Ithaa, the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island's unique undersea restaurant. Marvel at 180° views of reef and marine life, sip champagne cocktails and sample Maldivian-Western fusion cuisine at this spectacular Maldives venue – the world’s first all-glass, undersea restaurant. This was opened 5 years ago.. Now... they have made the first under the sea bedroom... "The 12-seat restaurant, which sits 16 feet below sea level of the Indian Ocean, was converted into a private bedroom suite for two, complete with a private champagne dinner and breakfast in bed. The view of the vibrant coral reef that surrounds the encased clear glass is utterly breathtaking. "   |
10.7.11
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