Friday, August 21, 2009
beauty blunder
today I bought a John Frieda Luminous Color Glaze in "Ruby to Mahogany" because that was the only shade my pharmacy carries, and I figured it was the only red shade. well I came home, googled it for reviews, and was thrown way off when I saw that there was a glaze for more coppery red tones, which is what my hair is (The dye I use is called Light Mahogany Blonde Red so I related to the word mahogany on the glaze bottle and... there you have it). So, since I bought it on sale I can't return it. And I'm afraid to use it because I'm more than certain it will darken my shade. If anyone happens to read this.... HELP!
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Valentino: The Last Emperor
I just went to see this documentary tonight, and I have to say I was blown away. And I'm never blown away by anything or anyone. Valentino has always come across to me as just this overly tanned, overly glamourized creature but in this movie when they describe him as the last couturier, they are absolutely right. Nothing about a Valentino gown is "factory" or "commercial". It's 100% human labor; every last sequin.
In this doc, Valentino reminded me of any elderly man, nevermind whether he's devastatingly rich or just a regular joe; he had the temper of any (European) old man you've ever known but also the sweetness and vulnerability of your very own grandfather.
I have to say that, besides the incredible fashion, the highlight of this film for me was the relationship between Valentino and his partner Giancarlo Giammetti. Their relationship is portrayed in a realistic manner; fighting, ignoring, ridiculing, insulting and all. It's not censored and I found that very refreshing. For a couple who has been together 50+ years, I was expecting to see some harsh reality, some tough love. But also some sweet love.
Every time Valentino teared up in the film, I did too. When I saw the final product of the white gown he was designing, the one he dreamt of and said it would be the collection's best piece, I teared up. When I saw the final fashion show, with guests ranging from Sarah Jessica Parker to Karl Lagerfeld to Diane Von Furstenburg, I cried. It was very moving to me.
Every step of the way in this documentary, I fell harder and faster in love with Valentino Garavani. His mark will be left on the world forever.
In this doc, Valentino reminded me of any elderly man, nevermind whether he's devastatingly rich or just a regular joe; he had the temper of any (European) old man you've ever known but also the sweetness and vulnerability of your very own grandfather.
I have to say that, besides the incredible fashion, the highlight of this film for me was the relationship between Valentino and his partner Giancarlo Giammetti. Their relationship is portrayed in a realistic manner; fighting, ignoring, ridiculing, insulting and all. It's not censored and I found that very refreshing. For a couple who has been together 50+ years, I was expecting to see some harsh reality, some tough love. But also some sweet love.
Every time Valentino teared up in the film, I did too. When I saw the final product of the white gown he was designing, the one he dreamt of and said it would be the collection's best piece, I teared up. When I saw the final fashion show, with guests ranging from Sarah Jessica Parker to Karl Lagerfeld to Diane Von Furstenburg, I cried. It was very moving to me.
Every step of the way in this documentary, I fell harder and faster in love with Valentino Garavani. His mark will be left on the world forever.
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