Arch Your Back & Look Away

Vogue China

Photographer: Greg Kadel
Model: Eniko Mihalik
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FLOP. Why Bruno Failed.

Yes, that picture is why.
Just joking.
Maybe not.
But there's no denying this years most hyped movie has been this years biggest BOMB. I know I've never posted about a movie besides brief mentions of the Devil Wear's Prada (fave!) and it's relatives (i.e. The September Issue), but just wanted to say a few words about this one. And yes I saw it (with my eyes covered most of the time) and no, it was not in theaters (bootlegggg).

So the actor is ready, and the fans are waiting, so how do you follow up 2006's mega seller Borat? Stick to offensive material, hype the crap out of it (remember his Eminem stunt at the MTV Awards?), outrageously dress that doll up in vaious cities and hope for the best! The movie aimed to shock and surprise, to hilariously push past what you think is too far. FLOP. Okay don't quote me on this (source me?), not sure the official box office numbers but it's obvious (1,2,3) people weren't into it. You can bet there are people at Universal who are pondering how Bruno could have bombed after months of a marketing campaign that seemed nothing short of brilliant. Let me count down why:

5. Trying way too hard! There are way to many staged pranks: trying to be an actor, adopting an African baby, becoming a chat show host (complete with unsuspecting celebrities), trying to get kidnapped by terrorists; becoming heterosexual, going to a swingers parties ect ect.

4. Trying way too hard again! We get it, you are trying to shock. Sometimes you question whether he has finally crossed the line into offensive bad taste - and whether you were right to laugh at it. They recently come under fire by GLAAD, the organization stating that the film “reinforces negative stereotypes” and “decreases the public’s comfort with gay people.”

3. Stupid me. I personally thought it would be more about fashion, less about ...sexuality. I know, not so bright, but all I knew about Bruno was this:

Now that was funny.

2. Tapping back into the whole sexuality aspect: I don't know about people elsewhere, but around here, many didn't want to see it simply because of the graphic man-on-man scenes. One of my male friends managed all of 15 minutes before just leaving the room. Many think that Bruno, by attempting to satirize homophobia, unwittingly tapped into a deep reserve of homophobia in the collective unconscious. I agree.

1. Just not that funny. I laughed a total of three times (maybe) during this "comedy." Maybe I was waiting for the "gotcha!" ending, if not to the people in the film, but to moviegoers and didn't get it. But no denying, I don’t know if there are any comedians working today as fully dedicated to a joke as Sacha Baron Cohen.


This shows the risk of comedy I guess. When it's good, it's good & when it's bad oh it's bad. This was too crude for my taste to be honest. Next time please proceed to give us what we need! Funny! Hope Sascha Baron Cohen can find a new character to help him out of this....he should think more along the lines of Ali G.

And thanks for reading (despite all the brackets).

I Know You See Me

Monolo Campion

Who Needs LouisV?

Traveling is way to stressful these days.
Humour yourself! I know I'd have fun at customs with these....not sure they would find it as amusing.

"Vintage suitcase completely restored by hand. Sonia Verguet brings a touch of humour and novelty. This is a vintage suitcase, irregularities may appear that contribute to the charm of the product!

PINKWOLF is the nickname of Sonia Verguet, from St Claude, France. Sonia, who describes herself as a “wild and fierce animal but perky with a pink dress” nourishes herself with black humour, kitsch culture and childhood worlds. She has participated in several exhibitions in France, including the “Biennale Internationale du Design de Saint-Etienne” in 2004."

Betcha they wish...

....they could take it back.
Now my investigations found none other then Miss Lindsay Lohan on the freakin COVER of Spanish Vogue, before all this went down...


....um...I want another model revolution.

Nice....in a creative-camera-angles sort of way....let me stop.

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Peaches Honeyblossom Michelle Charlotte Angel Vanessa Geldof

The one and only.
That's her birth name, true story!
The daughter of rocker Sir Bob Geldof has become famous (or infamous?) for her outspoken attitude, NYLON magazine It Girl status, speculated publicity stunt marriage, quirky yet girly fashion, and... oh yeah, she's had a few television shows... or writes or something.
Personally not really a fan, maybe I'm out of the loop in Toronto, but one thing is for sure: her confidence keeps the haters struggling!

Ultimo Lingerie Campaign

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Often Imitated, Never Duplicated

The Micheal Jackson memorial was beautiful.

Simple. Respectful. Beautiful.
I was bawling from around 2 to 4 and finally just stopped trying to be a lady & washed the makeup off my face.
Thursday June 25th 2009 we lost the greatest entertainer that ever lived.
Not only that, but seeing the Jackson family today......
I don't know...& Brooke Shields..Smokey....Usher kneeling to Michael's mom...the closing prayer....I literally broke down every two seconds.
But the part that I'm sure had billions tearing.
Paris Kathrine Michael Jackson.


You and I must make a pact, we must bring salvation back
Where there is love, I'll be there

I'll reach out my hand to you, I'll have faith in all you do
Just call my name and I'll be there

I'll be there to comfort you,
Build my world of dreams around you, I'm so glad that I found you
I'll be there with a love that's strong
I'll be your strength, I'll keep holding on

Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter
Togetherness, well that's all I'm after
Whenever you need me, I'll be there
I'll be there to protect you, with an unselfish love that respects you
Just call my name and I'll be there

If you should ever find someone new, I know he'd better be good to you
'Cause if he doesn't, I'll be there
Don't you know, baby, yeah yeah
I'll be there, I'll be there, just call my name, I'll be there

(Just look over your shoulders, honey - oo)

I'll be there, I'll be there, whenever you need me, I'll be there
Don't you know, baby, yeah yeah

I'll be there, I'll be there, just call my name, I'll be there..

"The King of Pop is now with the King of Kings"