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Terry Richardson and the saga of sexual favors

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:41:42 +0000

There are some in the fashion industry who feel that Terry Richardson could be the next Tiger Woods of the fashion industry, given his proclivity of taking advantage of fashion models in terms of sexual favors that he routinely seems to demand from them. It is also true that there are many such girls who have accused Terry of having coerced them into posing nude for him, which he got into doing by manipulating them. This is also corroborated by a girl, another one of his subjects who come out to spill the beans on the shameful acts that Terry Richardson had performed in the garb of taking nude shots of her.

While Terry Richardson had told the girl to call him ‘uncle’ he did proceed to become naked, just wearing his tattoos on his body and wiggling a huge penis, with him asking her to take pictures if his nakedness. Then as she was taking pictures of hum nude, his assistants took pictures of her shooting photos of him. All of this was weird but Terry Richardson was dangling the carrot of making her meet many celebrities and getting her to become a model. At age 19, she was not only impressionable but also naïve, but that did not prevent her from being repulsed by Terry Richardson and his antics.

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Karl Lagerfield and his views

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:52:23 +0000

Karl Lagerfield is quite clear that he would not open his sunglasses for any interview as he feels it is a gross invasion on his privacy. After all, he views a pair of sunglasses as his ‘burka’ and his privacy is non-negotiable. According to him, he does not ask women interviewers to remove their bra when talking to him, so why should he be asked to give up his sunglasses? He is very candid and forthright about this and brooks on nonsense on such a basic thing. As far as political correctness is concerned, he says that one of the most boring things is when people talk about the charity that they do. It is all very nice tobe philanthropic as long as you do not make a song and a dance about the charity that you do. That is something that is not acceptable in any measure.

As far as sex is concerned Karl Lagerfield feels that he cannot sleep with people he loves. Sex is temporal and does not last, but true affection lasts and hence you would rather not spoil love and affection by something as impermanent as sex. These are rather unconventional thoughts and views of Karl Lagerfield and you would love him for his frankness.

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Alexander Mc Queen and playing it safe

admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:43:16 +0000

When it comes to playing it safe, there are many people who are experts in it. The choice of their vocation, their careers and even their clothes is dictated by their need for playing it safe. This is why these people never stick their heads out of take the trouble to be unique and distinctive in anything they do. They just fit in and blend in with the woodwork. And this is how some people view fashion, including some fashion designers. These fashion designers believe that what you need to do is to just create functional and pleasant stuff that is not very controversial, so that people can wear it without raising too many eyebrows.

This is precisely what Alexander McQueen hates as he believes that by playing it safe you are killing and stifling creativity and making people outfitted like soldiers, drab and dull. He is of the view that if you want people to be fashionable and stylish, you must ensure that they get the chance to flaunt what they are wearing sometimes. The novelty of fashion should be visible and also clear to everyone, so that when you are paying for stuff, you should also get your money’s worth.

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What to Eat in Quebec City

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:16:31 +0000

There are so many things to see and also do and eat in Quebec City. This will take quite a few days, so do budget for this accordingly. Or else you may leave out quite a few attractions of the city. You can go to Rue Saint-Jean where you can just give vent to your desires for some of the most delectable dishes that you can imagine. From ice cider and pates to saucisses, there are so many delights that will catch your senses and keep you captivated/ you can also check out the Epicerie Euopeenne and look at terrines, pates, hams and cheeses that can transport you to Europe.

Another place to check out in Quebec City is the Paillard Café Boulangerie and here you will get a lot of bakery products that are just out of the world. This is the city;’ best croissant and you will never regret a visit here. The flour here comes all the way from France and you the macarons are just to die for. You can also do to the Choco Musee Erico that is a museum for chocolate products and a lot of rotating gelatos, which will just assault your senses in just a great way.

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Of Fashion Revolution and Donna Karan

admin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:52:08 +0000

Donna Karan feels that we need a fashion revolution ad that too, quite fast. We cannot wait forever for such a revolution that should start with our very mindset and then spread to every part of the fashion movement. For instance, if you go to a store to buy bikinis in winter, you just get woolens and sweaters and the shop assistant thinks you are crazy if you ask for sun tan. Donna feels this is not just right and you should be able to get stuff even if you are way ahead of the season. After all, it does not already have to be summer to buy summer clothes. What’s wrong in buying clothes for winter in summer and vice versa?

The problem is that there is a huge mindset issue which feels that just when it starts getting hot you go out and buy bikinis. This mindset does not make any allowances for people who play out well ahead and are able to want to buy stuff much before the season is upon them. After all, there are some well sorted out and meticulous folks out there who can plan well ahead and the market should cater to these people too.

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A visit to Scotland

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:05:24 +0000

Getting to Scotland is one the best experiences that you can have, as there is so much to see and do in this wonderful land. This is the land of forts and castles, lochs and highlands. You can stay at the Monachyle Mhor, which is an eighteenth century farmhouse, quite traditional and exquisite in its nature. This place overlooks the Loch Voil and has cast iron stoves and claw foot tubs in the rooms to add to the authenticity and ethnicity of the place. There are also rooms that have hunting lodge type of feel and these have antlers as well as chandeliers that are quite raw.

In Ardeonaig Hotel, you stay in an estate set in the middle of the highlands with as many as 8,000 acres of land surrounding you. There is deer stalking and grouse hunting that you can indulge in, even as you pay a nice $120 per person. At the Mid Torrie Form Holiday Cottage, it is possible to stay in stone and shingle cottage that is self contained and where there is also a beef farm for good effect. At Scotland, you can also enjoy the best and most authentic Scottish cuisine and wine and whiskey that will scintillate your senses.

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A visit to Austin, Texas

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:57:47 +0000

If you want to have the time of your life, you would do well to get to Austin, Texas. This is the place where you can visit the legendary Lance Armstrong’s one stop bike shop which is known as Mellow Johnny’s. here you can get everything from rentals, bike valets and also commuter showers. Those who love bikes and biking would surely know where to go now. There is much more to Austin than just bikes. You can also get to Hill Country, which is a great terrain for riding just outside the city limits. You should go out in Sunday much early in the morning, so as to avoid church traffic, and you can also enjoy great food in terms of frontera fundito and also fresh squeezed oranges that can make your day much more enjoyable, any day.

Another thing to check out at Austin is the divergent bike scene. There are so many bikers of very hue that you can band in with birds of the same feather as you. There is always so much about camaraderie of bikers and also the warmth and oneness that you will not readily get elsewhere. It seems like you would not like to get back from Austin in a hurry.

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Why real estate in Buenos Aires makes sense

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:11:05 +0000

There are some times when you feel that recession is really good for some people. This is especially true when the prices of most things get knocked off, when you buy up stuff and you can enjoy it to your heart’s content. This is what happened to Buenos Aires after the economic bust of the year 2001. There were a lot of people who saw busts happening around the globe, and figures that they could live like millionaires if they just converted their dollars into local currency. But then people would never move, and the opportunity would just get passed up forever, just like that.

This is one of the main reasons why moving to Buenos Aires is one opportunity that a lot of Americans did not pass up or pass by. They just bought things very cheap, and move in there, lock, stock and barrel. This made a lot of sense, because the quality of life in Brazil is great, the economy is booming and you can easily get all the entertainment that you want in its snazzy and glamorous environs. This is all about spotting the right opportunity at the right time and ensuring that you move fast enough to make a kill, when the going is good.

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Weekend Getaway to Maine

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:56:31 +0000

Going on a weekend getaway is something that is all so alluring to most people. After working so hard, you would do well to get away from it all, by getting on a weekend break to Maine. When it Maine, it is not only about savoring lobsters, even though that can be a great attraction. There are quite a few things that can be done in Maine, including getting a ski pass to Camden Snow Bowl, where you can get downhill and yet enjoy the view of the ocean below. There is a lot of enjoyment in the form of snowshoe trails, toboggan chutes and also snow tubing hills. You can enjoy the snow till the month of March.

While you are enjoying the weekend getaway in Maine, you can also take a cooking class in Hartstone Inn, where the rack of lamb is something that is what will get your culinary juices flowing. You can also get to Point Lookout, which used to be well known as a MBA corporate bank retreat. This has now become a 379-acre resort, which is full of woods ad also has exquisite rooms with Wi-Fi, TV and DVD combos, fireplaces and fully equipped kitchens to name some of the luxuries that you can look forward to.

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What to do for New York when the water rises

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:56:26 +0000

The stories of global warming seem quite scary. From Australia to India and coastal cities like New York, you will see so many changes in the ecology. There will be huge waves as the water rises and threatens to engulf the low lying areas of the cities by the sea. You can imagine that places like Manhattan will be a number of tall buildings surrounded by the water as the water rises. This is not just the story because the experts are saying that in a few years, this story may be really true as the water rises.

This is one of the main reasons why the city has told experts to come up with new plans to save the city as the water rises, in a few years. The very first thing that they plan to do is to build a large wall all around the island city. When this happens, it would be easy to keep the waves out, as and when the water rises. Apart from this, there would be other secondary plans to create a new buildings and localities to be protected from the rising water. All of these plans have to be decided upon and implemented in the next few years so that the city can be saved when the water rises.

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