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Glass Blog : M.A.C and Moi

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:53:01 +0000

Author: Viola Levy
Subject: M.A.C and Moi
Posted: 04 Feb 2012 at 6:53pm

She's been dressed by Marc Jacobs, styled by Katie Grand and interviewed by Vogue. By anyone's standards, Miss Piggy (who glamorously refers to herself as "moi") has earned her fashion stripes - so it was only a matter of time before M.A.C came calling. The result is a new collection to celebrate the release of her new film The Muppets which hits screens February 10th.

The collection naturally focuses on Piggy's best asset, her stunning eyes and luscious lashes, and comprises a limited edition eyeshadow in "Miss Piggy Pink" - a bubblegum shade of pink, £11.50, together with a Penultimate Eye Liner pen in Rapid Black, £14.50 finished off with a stunning pair of 36 Lash false lashes, £10. All guaranteed to stop Kermit in his tracks.

Available from maccosmetics.co.uk throughout February.

Edited by Viola Levy - 04 Feb 2012 at 6:53pm

Glass Blog : Jamie Hewlett for Absolute

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:17:14 +0000

Author: MLVH
Subject: Jamie Hewlett for Absolute
Posted: 03 Feb 2012 at 7:17pm

Absolute's latest addition to its limited edition bottles will no doubt become a sought-after collector's piece. Following a long line of designers and artists to put their creative hand to the bottle, is Jamie Hewlett, whose London cityscapes are an ode to the fashion, art and culture scenes of the Big Smoke.

And if you haven't flicked through many or any of his famed Tank Girl magazines which I've spotted a few of recently as Paul Smith in Notting HIll, take a look - the guy responsible for the Gorillaz graphics is an incredible artist.

http://www.absolut.com/uk

Glass Blog : Adidas Launch Y-3 SS12 with Artist Collier Schorr

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:03:18 +0000

Author: amahrose
Subject: Adidas Launch Y-3 SS12 with Artist Collier Schorr
Posted: 03 Feb 2012 at 2:03pm

Artist Collier Schorr brings us the Y-3 SS12 campaign inspired by the experimental city of Brasilia, this really is a beautiful film.

“I was inspired by the androgyny of Yohji Yamanoto’s designs to translate the clothing’s dualities onto screen and image. I was playing with a multitude of influences for the S/S 2012 campaign, inspired by the modernist literature and architecture that is in itself a fusion of political and architectural mantras, both dreamy and concrete.” Schorr said of the project. But don't take our word for it, enjoy.

[TUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuibJ3AYDQM&feature=youtu.be[/TUBE]

Edited by amahrose - 03 Feb 2012 at 2:42pm

Glass Blog : el Jimador makes it UK debut

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:39:14 +0000

Author: MLVH
Subject: el Jimador makes it UK debut
Posted: 01 Feb 2012 at 9:39pm

Although most of us are prone to downing different, if not questionable varieties of alcohol from time to time, we are thankfully starting to learn and appreciate how various spirits should be drunk - slowly and with an air of understanding and refinement. Real tequila lovers will be pleased to hear that Mexico's number one tequila spirit, El Jimador is making it's debut on British soil. Made from 100% agave, El Jimador has no added sugar making the taste smoother, tastier and more balanced than the usual stuff. Available in three varieties, El Jimador is set to change people's stereotypical opinions of the Mexican spirit. R.I.P. tequila slammers of the nasty kind.

By Ruthie Holloway

Edited by MLVH - 02 Feb 2012 at 8:16am

Glass Blog : Nice Ice Baby

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:31:10 +0000

Author: MLVH
Subject: Nice Ice Baby
Posted: 01 Feb 2012 at 8:31pm

Last week saw five ice blocks appear outside Canary Wharf tube station - containing bikinis no less. The Defrost Your Swimsuit project came courtesy of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Visitors Bureau who encouraged a bit of interaction from inquisitive Londoners. Willing passers-by had their photo taken behind the iced bikinis, but if you fancy a go yourself, check out their app which will transport you and friends virtually into one of their swimsuits - no need to worry about that pasty complexion either!

Also on offer was a 7-night holiday with Virgin Holidays to the sunnier climates of Fort Lauderdale. Judging from the picture below it makes one think: London or Fort Lauderdale? It's a no brainer really. And if you were not quite sure, yes it did reach -2 degrees today.

For more information on Fort Lauderdale for beach culture at it's best, visit www.sunny.org.uk and take a look at the video below for the bikini action.

[TUBE]http://youtu.be/mvmZKt2mObY[/TUBE]

By Ruthie Holloway

Edited by MLVH - 01 Feb 2012 at 8:35pm

Glass Blog : Diana

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:53:39 +0000

Author: amahrose
Subject: Diana
Posted: 31 Jan 2012 at 5:53pm

By Anthony Boyne

The album that was released in 1980, 'Diana', was not the original mix put forward by the producers Chic’s Nile Rodgers & Bernard Edwards and they made their disapproval public. Diana's original singing was made closed miced, 'no effects' were used or added and neither Diana or her record company were satisfied with the finished product which led to Motown Records having the album remixed by house engineer Russ Terrana in Los Angeles.

Amidst the disagreements between producers & Motown, the single 'Upside Down' went to number one in the pop charts and stayed there for a full month. Following that was the dancefloor classic 'I'm Coming Out' which made number five.

Diana loved the song, it was very fitting with what was going on in her life at the time because she was in the process of leaving Motown & Berry Gordy. But in actuality the song was actually inspired by three drag queens dressed as Diana, that Nile Rogers saw in a New York club and was basically a gay anthem.

The original, does sound very much like a 'Chic' vehicle that Diana is lending her voice too, the released album brought her vocals upfront and the whole sound remixed and speeded up.

Apparently the songs were written with Aretha Franklin in mind, but I personally don't think it would have suited. The album cover was an end of the photo shoot, with Francesco Scavullo, with Diana in her packed up, going home clothes, an unplanned off the hook shot. The photograph shows Diana's real hair (no wig) and she is wearing just a t –shirt and jeans. The album is a glorious mix of fun, friendship, gayness, blackness, freedom, equality, with great catchy songs, what more do you want from a pop album?

[TUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-mjl63e0ms[/TUBE]

Edited by amahrose - 01 Feb 2012 at 12:19pm

Glass Blog : Prada Opens 6 Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:56:57 +0000

Author: amahrose
Subject: Prada Opens 6 Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré
Posted: 30 Jan 2012 at 6:56pm

By Nicola Kavanagh

As the fashion crowd partakes in its seasonal (but short-lived) departure from Paris, following the couture shows, one event is sure to be at the forefront of every sartorialist’s mind (those that were lucky enough to receive an invite that is). The triumphant re-opening of the iconic Prada Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré store. Miuccia herself hosted a spectacular late night dinner for the good and the great of the fashion world and for the rest of us there were champagne, canapés and adorable little clutches as gifts – we weren’t complaining! Walking through the four story maison is like taking a journey through the mind of Miuccia herself. Starting the sensorial journey with women’s wear in the basement, (albeit the most glorious basement we’ve ever seen) crisp white shirts with diamante encrusted collars lie in neat little piles while the Spring/Summer collection dresses simply drip luscious colours and prints du jour from the rails. On the ground floor there are rainbow walls of Prada’s staple bags and sunglasses plus a whole section dedicated to the new jewellery range (yes we all want one of those delectable oversized diamond belts blossoming with ceramic roses). On climbing the second floor, men’s wear ruled supreme and one may lounge on luminous ostrich leather sofas whilst leisurely admiring the considerable array of footwear on offer. And finally; the VIP floor, which, I am afraid to say most mere mortals may never get to see, however the orange, velvet-clad walls created sumptuous private ‘cells’ which will no doubt feature in, or provide inspiration for, numerous fashion editorials over the next few seasons. Yet another triumph under Mrs Prada’s belt.

Matthew Stone

Shala Monroque

Edited by amahrose - 30 Jan 2012 at 6:57pm

Glass Blog : KARL

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:29:56 +0000

Author: MLVH
Subject: KARL
Posted: 31 Jan 2012 at 6:29pm

Karl Lagerfeld has brought us KARL and masstige. Masstige is a mixture of mass market and prestige combined and compartmentalised into three parts. IroniK, ArtistiK and aKsessible. Inspired by Karl's silhouette and style the collection was lauched exclusively through Net-a-Porter on 25th january.

[TUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOvJi1R3arU&feature=youtu.be[/TUBE]

Edited by BosiBayer - 01 Feb 2012 at 11:45am

Glass Blog : Bathroom Beauties from Thailand

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:57:04 +0000

Author: Viola Levy
Subject: Bathroom Beauties from Thailand
Posted: 29 Jan 2012 at 6:57pm

If you're currently unable to find time to pop to the spa to ease away the January blues (hang in there - only one week of this awful month left) then we suggest you stock up on some home spa essentials that soothe and relax the mind and smell of heaven itself. New Thai-based bodycare brand Jainnisa made from essential oils and natural plant and marine ingredients, is a great place to start.

Their Gently Exfoliating Body Polish includes jasmine, tuberose and ylang ylang, and with exfoliating bamboo granulates, not only polishes skin up superbly, but the creamy, floral fragrance makes bath time a real treat, as does the Sumptuous Bath Elixir with a relaxing concoction of frangipani, jasmine and mimosa.

Ideally we'd enjoy these body treats in this rather fetching cast iron bath from Drummonds.

Gently Exfoliating Body Polish is £19.50, Sumptuous Bath Elixir is £25, available at Jainnisa.com

Edited by Viola Levy - 29 Jan 2012 at 6:57pm

Glass Blog : Cult of the Week - Momus

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:09:51 +0000

Author: hisskiss
Subject: Cult of the Week - Momus
Posted: 30 Jan 2012 at 6:09pm

Artist:Momus

Title:Circus Maximus

Year:1986

Label:Él Records

Personnel:Nick Currie, Neil Martin (emulator 2), Jane Davies (vocals)

Tracklisting:Lucky like St. Sebastian, The lesson of Sodom (according to Lot), John the baptistJones, King Solomon’s song and mine, Little lord obedience, The day the circuscame to town, The rape of Lucretia, Paper wraps rock, Rules of the game ofquoits

Glasssay…

Oncedescribed by Mojo as ‘England’s greatest living artist’, Nick Currie prefers todescribe himself as someone who churns out ‘scruffy electronic pop for shyJapanese girls’. An obscenely talented and consistently controversial Scot, Currie’s debut was, however, asfar from electronic pop as Lands’ End is from John O’Groats.

Highlyliterary and beautifully melodic, ‘Circus Maximus’ is a breathtaking mixture ofgentle acoustic guitar and varied keyboard embellishments of largely acousticsounds, thanks to the use of the emulator sampler. Currie’s fragile,melancholic voice is the perfect vehicle to explore the gamut of tragicbiblical and historical figures referenced here. Particular highlights includethe haunting ‘St. Sebastian’ and chanted chorus of ‘Little Lord Obedience’,alongside much lighter moments such as the folky ‘Quoits’ and ‘The Day theCircus Came to Town’, which introduces an ongoing interest in cabaret (andchanson) stylings.

Consideringhow timeless and homeless much of Currie’s work is, Momus may well indeed be SCOTLAND’sgreatest living artist.

Edited by amahrose - 30 Jan 2012 at 12:02pm