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Thursday, 28 October 2010
Tuesday, 12 October 2010
Opinion Piece
CHASE YOU DOWN UNTIL YOU LOVE ME
“Stand by your man, don’t fuck with the Brands.” Katy Perry resorts to Twitter after paparazzi enrage Russell Brand, who now faces court and a possible jail sentence.
Recently, Russell Brand joined the ever popular celebrity club ‘I punched a paparazzi’. Whilst he was with fiancée, Katy Perry, at Los Angeles International airport, one photographer crossed the line by sticking his camera up Katy’s dress in hope of getting a tacky crotch shot. Most women would expect their other half to stand up for them in this incidence, and Miss Perry was no different. She later posted on her Twitter page "If you cross the line & try and put a lens up my dress, my fiancé will do his job & protect me.” Simply because the pair are famous, it does not make it acceptable to invade their privacy, and so why on earth does the world enter a state of shock if they react in a perfectly typical manner when provoked?
Following the incident, Russell was charged with misdemeanour battery, later having to pay US $20,000 to be released on bail. The most comical part of Brand’s citizen’s arrest was that it was made by Marcello Volpe, the loathsome paparazzi himself. The comedian will now attend a court hearing on October 15th, facing six months in jail as well as the possibility of a ban from entering the USA; both of which could devastate his upcoming nuptials and cinema release. All because of one rotten paparazzi. It brings to mind the classic Shakespeare quote, “If you prick us, do we not bleed? If you tickle us, do we not laugh? If you poison us, do we not die? And if you wrong us, shall we not revenge?” Whilst William was indeed writing about Anti-Semitism, the same principle stands for today’s celebrities. The paparazzi may defend themselves by proclaiming that they are ‘just doing their job’ and whilst celebrities recognise the insatiable appetite the public has for the inside scoop, we must not forget that underneath the charismatic camouflage of fame they too have their own boiling point.
Intolerance of the paparazzi is flourishing. Since the incident, usually sugary sweet Perry was filmed shouting at photographers who barricaded her car, blinding her with flashes. Mel Gibson, Hugh Grant and Jay Kay are notorious for their distaste of these lowlifes, and Ewan McGregor was even quoted saying “I think we should encourage people to beat up paparazzi”. Celebrities remain hungry for a solution following the proposal of a ‘Britney Law’, specifying that photographers retain a safe distance away from their victims at all times.
It is vital to question what demand there was for this photograph of Katy Perry. Surely it could only be for Volpe’s personal collection as the singer is hugely successful and conducts herself tastefully in public. Yes, she may have been snapped having a cheeky ciggie, but as a rule Katy is seen as a scrumptious cupcake of a pop star that nobody wants to see shamed and disgraced. When finally a songstress appears with a combination of genuine talent and a fabulously quirky fashion sense, she deserves to be presented with a generous portion of respect.
Tuesday, 5 October 2010
Doodles
Monday, 4 October 2010
Opinion Column
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Fashion Moment
The Prom's The Thing
A Fashion Moment by Sophie Seymour
A far cry from the Debutante Balls of the 1900s, prom is equally removed from the mere tea dances which required your Sunday best. Originating in America, prom really kicked off in the ‘20s yet in terms of fashion what tends to spring to mind is ‘50s style full skirted tulle gowns. Hopefully, you forget about Lily Allen wearing them with trainers and cheap gold jewellery.
Prom dress styles have changed in popularity over the decades but fail safe options always include the princess cut, the empire line, and the classic full length ball gown. In contrast, over the past decade we have seen the rise of short strapless dresses, with full tulle skirts seen frequently by designers such as Betsey Johnson. Luella Bartley has become equally well known for her signature quirky prom dresses such as the tiered Edith bustier dress worn in pink by Alexa Chung in 2009 and her well received Spring/Summer 2010 collection which featured her heart shaped cut-out necklines, a clear winner for wooing your prom sweetheart.
Prom now requires teenage girls to embark on a journey filled with spray tans, manicures, and a battle to get the best dress. You could say that in comparison the boys have it easy, simply having to rent a tux but then you must remember that they have the task of finding a date, choosing the right corsage and booking an obscenely extravagant limousine.
The crowning of prom king and queen started in the ‘50s and remains essential in setting yourself at the top of the school social hierarchy... well you didn’t expect those girls to put in all that effort for nothing! Move along ten years and we start to see themed proms – underwater, Hollywood, Casino Royale – you name it, there are dresses, decorations and invitations that can be co-ordinated with it. More recently, the traditional hiring of a photographer has been replaced with shots taken in the reflection of the mirror, later aired on your choice of social network website.
Handbag.com inspired trend piece
Trend Translated – Polka Dots
Inspiration: Luella
Still in mourning for much-loved failed brand Luella, the polka dot trend lives on. The ‘50s inspired print is enjoying a revival, currently being worn by the likes of Pixie Geldof and model Erin Wasson. Embrace the bold retro style and team with striking accessories and the highest of heels. Check out designers such as Henry Holland, Miu Miu, and Marc by Marc Jacobs for more fabulous polka dots straight off the catwalk. If your budget is keeping you more high street than high fashion, then don’t panic! All you need to do is head to Miss Selfridge, Topshop, or River Island to get your fix of this trend.
If you are looking for a more subtle version of this style, first try a dotty clutch bag, tights or scarf. Here we show you how to get the head to toe look... 
Polka dot dress, £20 from Boohoo.com; hairband, £6 from Accessorize, black patent heels, £50, from Office; red silk bra £18, from Topshop.
Sunday, 3 October 2010
Short Descriptive Piece for Uni
IT'S NOT ALL FUN AT FASHION WEEK
Fashion Diversity 2010 took place in a dark maze of a studio in Angel, London.
A far cry from the glamorous shows taking place at Somerset House, this event
served to showcase the collections of six emerging designers and was a complete
contrast to my expectations. Acting as a fly on the wall for the day, I
followed the Roshi professional makeup team as they created one look which
would serve to suit all six collections. Cramped in to a dark store room
to work, lit only by a single fluorescent strip light, the overworked and
underpaid makeup artists were not impressed when each of the three designer
tantrums of the day occured. Models looked in incredulously before returning to
their endless critique regarding every inch of their bodies... "Fat or thin I
don't care, I can always starve myself but when your bones are out of
proportion there's nothing you can do." Suprisingly, the press photographs
looked professional despite the somewhat grim reality of the shows.
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