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Posted by Dain, Tuesday, August 28, 2007 1:36 AM (Eastern)
a rare instance of celebrity gossip
Britney Spears is on the cover of this month's Allure. She's become such a trainwreck beyond comprehension that I find it hard not to feel sorry for her. I read the article, and it was the most frustrating, pathetic thing I've ever read. She never shows up to the interview, which the writer handles with some grace (I'd never have been half so nice about it); I guess that captures what Britney Spears is right now, a celebrity who's given up, but was so huge for so long (at least, you know, when you're only 25) that she no longer knows what else to do with herself. I mean, they put her on the cover because she's so famous, because she's so broken down, and she doesn't really want to do it. It makes me want to spank her, but at the same time it's so sad: "What do you do with a damaged 4 year-old? You don't ask what's wrong, you give him a crayon and say, 'Draw something pretty.'" (I paraphrase a paraphrase.)
quick haul
After being obsessed with French style, which will undoubtedly recur, I've swung in a different direction, modified Nippon ("modified" because too much and it'll look costumey). Really, I have no constancy, do I?
that said, my fall shopping list is taking shape
4. Manolo "Butterfly" ($558)
5. J. Crew "Wild Berry" solid French oxford shirt ($59.50) maybe?
6. Calvin Klein metallic lizard clutch ($470)... ok, this one is a stretch
I don't think I'll count the blazer I got. It's more something I added as a necessity, rather than a seasonal item. It reeks of too much formality for me to feel comfortable wearing it in any actual, quotidian sense.
thus far, recent purchases
Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose Moisturizing Conditioner is working out really well. It's actually a very effective rich conditioner, but it doesn't have all those troublesome ingredients. My hair is definitely softer than before. Things are also working out well with the Primavera Refining Exfoliating Cleanser, I've yet to find an exfoliant that didn't burn or abrade, and so far this is quite promising. Jurlique doing well—now I'm really curious about this line.
wishlist
1. Shiseido Feminité de Bois: More Shiseido. I need a perfume for fall, something warm with woods. I've heard great things about this one. Maybe Chanel Bois des Iles would be better?
2. Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage: Back to French... a powerful concealer, dry and pigmented, to apply secretly and selectively for an effectively flawless face.
3. parfum of Chanel No. 19 (sighs)
4. should get around to purchasing Chanel Lavande and err... something else I can't quite remember
.Things I've noticed Shiseido Automatic Color Crayon in Pink; I think this will be the loveliest color for spring, a revision of this season's red lip (I'm looking ahead because everyone knows about it by now). I don't know what the pundits will dictate next, but I've been thinking in terms of vibrant rose, because, well, like I said, my current inspiration is Nippon, and what better than Dick Page's fantastic lipcolors via Shiseido The Makeup? Plus, the pure femininity of a rose lipcolor makes me remember my mother and my aunt seriously discussing a lipstick they both wanted to buy, when I last visited Korea (when I was ten, it was a long time ago). It was a pure rose, the color I'm thinking of is a little more complicated, though.
I dare say the best natural mascara is Shu Uemura Basic. It resists clumping, and gives a very pretty, natural lash that won't smear or smudge. Those sparse pof lash, like I, may prefer something more voluminous. It is expensive, though. I think mascara should be cheap.
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August 28, 2007 9:37 AM,
Pure rose.....rose red?...rose pink? I'm sure you've said which, I just seem to have forgotten.
I watched Pride&Prejudice over the weekend. I love, LOVE, love, love the makeup. I've been scouring the internet for images from the movie to try and re-create the look. Its not that complicated of a look, really, but it's all going to hinge on finding THE perfect lip color.
I'd love to sew a dress to wear as well. Though I fear I would look horribly pregnant in one. I still have a Lord of the Rings costume pattern, I was going modify it for street-wear and wear it as an easter dress. Ah well, great plans often go astray.......
And just to make this comment even longer....
I've done a serious purge on my closet this year, donated bags and bags of items to the Goodwill. What I am left with fill less than one side of the closet. I'm dressing nicely ever day. I also have an actual plan and list of what I want/need for fall/winter. I'm on a serious hunt for a brown corduroy skirt. Any ideas where to look? I found on online at Eddie Bauer, but loathe to buy it w/o trying it on. However,I have nowhere local to shop.
August 28, 2007 1:23 PM,
Well, I was looking for a pure rose, but I've already found it in Lipstick Queen, and I'd say the SHiseido is more a pink rose (because more bright and shimmery). It's funny that you mention P&P, because incidentally that is one of my favorite makeup looks too. In a lot of ways, it's the one I favor myself.
http://thebroadroom.net/lipstickpage/blogs/2007/08/beauty-notes-minimalist-face_03.html
Here's a pic of a similar look. It's just a leetle definition on eyes, so no eyeshadows except for maybe a champagne shimmer. But anything that intensifies the lashes is good. A bit of deep brown shadow blended between lashes plus mascara. Rose lipcolor, and pretty pink blush. I think blush is important... it'll make your skin look fresh and healthy, which is important with minimal makeup.
Oh wait, are you talking about the P&P or the old one with Colin Firth? I'm a big fan of the latter, but I haven't seen the new one because I detest Keira Knightly.
I've been thinking of learning how to make my own clothes too.
When in doubt, I go to J. Crew. They're expensive for mass-market, but reliable, at least in terms of quality and fit.
http://www.jcrew.com/catalog/product.jhtml?id=prod86082291&catId=cat220192
August 28, 2007 3:15 PM,
Nice dress. I like clothes that are a fusion of East and West...it could be because the colors tend to flatter me better, or I dunno...just feel more comfortable in them.
This concept of being famous for being famous...is annoying. I suppose the media could find a Nobel Prize winner to make a big deal out of, but it doesn't work that way. If you were a Nobel Prize winner, and you happened to look like Paris Hilton, still no one would make a big deal out of you. There seems to be an intrinsic ingredient of...commonness? that makes people feel entitled to first worship, then totally diss, the same person.
Crap! The Dreamy Screencaps site closed down. I don't remember now if they had P & P. They had Girl With a Pearl Earring, Pretty in Pink, Lost in Translation...ah, I can't believe they closed down!
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