MASTER LIST #19: The 101 Best Films of the 2000s

On the heels of perusing so many "best of the decade" lists, I do get the impression that there is a lot more from this decade for me to see (particularly from Asia and Eastern Europe); I have passion for all these films listed, but I'm still left with a needling and probably wrongful suspicion that movies are a dying art form. I'm not making excuses here, but the fact is that, unless one is

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The Different Types of Body Piercing

Here's a short introduction to types of Body Piercings. You should get to know them before getting pierced. That way you can choose the type that is right for you.Ear PiercingEar piercing is by far the most common piercing seen. Women have had their earlobes pierced for decades, and men have started to do the same within the last 40 years. The earlobe piercing is the most socially acceptable

The Different Types of Body Piercing

Here's a short introduction to types of Body Piercings. You should get to know them before getting pierced. That way you can choose the type that is right for you.Ear PiercingEar piercing is by far the most common piercing seen. Women have had their earlobes pierced for decades, and men have started to do the same within the last 40 years. The earlobe piercing is the most socially acceptable

The Different Types of Body Piercing

Here's a short introduction to types of Body Piercings. You should get to know them before getting pierced. That way you can choose the type that is right for you.Ear PiercingEar piercing is by far the most common piercing seen. Women have had their earlobes pierced for decades, and men have started to do the same within the last 40 years. The earlobe piercing is the most socially acceptable

The Different Types of Body Piercing

Here's a short introduction to types of Body Piercings. You should get to know them before getting pierced. That way you can choose the type that is right for you.Ear PiercingEar piercing is by far the most common piercing seen. Women have had their earlobes pierced for decades, and men have started to do the same within the last 40 years. The earlobe piercing is the most socially acceptable

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Cheap Body Piercing - Get Body Piercing Done at a Cheaper Rate

Body piercing is thought to be an expensive affair. Many people think that it involves a lot of money. This is not true. You can get body piercing done at a cheaper rate too. You need not spend a lot of money for body piercing. You must know whom to approach to get body piercing done. You can get them at the best price. Find the hottest new body jewellery styles in the world at best prices online

Cheap Body Piercing - Get Body Piercing Done at a Cheaper Rate

Body piercing is thought to be an expensive affair. Many people think that it involves a lot of money. This is not true. You can get body piercing done at a cheaper rate too. You need not spend a lot of money for body piercing. You must know whom to approach to get body piercing done. You can get them at the best price. Find the hottest new body jewellery styles in the world at best prices online

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tempting persephone.

For Tempting Persephone's blog.
This was fun and quick!

Work in progress here:

I think I'll make bookmarks out of em :D

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Body Piercing Places

Have you ever thought of going to one of those Body Piercing Places? Over the last twenty years, the popularity of body piercing has been renewed. A word of caution if your checking out Body Piercing Places and while their explaining how they perform body piercing, they tell you they will be using a piercing gun, You are not in a professional Body Piercing Place and you need to stay away from

Body Piercing Places

Have you ever thought of going to one of those Body Piercing Places? Over the last twenty years, the popularity of body piercing has been renewed. A word of caution if your checking out Body Piercing Places and while their explaining how they perform body piercing, they tell you they will be using a piercing gun, You are not in a professional Body Piercing Place and you need to stay away from

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Ear Piercing

Ear piercing is one of the oldest practices. Ear Piercing is a technique of making a very small opening in your ears so that any thing, which is of length equal to needle's front, can be easily inserted in that part. Ear piercing is one of the oldest practices. Ear Piercing is a technique of making a very small opening in your ears so that any thing, which is of length equal to needle's front,

Ear Piercing

Ear piercing is one of the oldest practices. Ear Piercing is a technique of making a very small opening in your ears so that any thing, which is of length equal to needle's front, can be easily inserted in that part. Ear piercing is one of the oldest practices. Ear Piercing is a technique of making a very small opening in your ears so that any thing, which is of length equal to needle's front,

The Peppertree Press

Anyone in Sarasota, Florida? Pick up a copy of the Peppertree Press Magazine :)
The Brief Glimpse is their front cover for Fall 2009 and there's a little blurb in there about my work, too :) Go check it out!

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Julia Roberts new beauty role

Julia Roberts has not always be synonymous with glamour. However the actresses new role is the new global face of Lancome. Lancôme International president Youcef Nabi thinks Roberts will "embody the brand in the most sublime way possible" as told to WWD.

Julia Roberts new beauty role

Julia Roberts has not always be synonymous with glamour. However the actresses new role is the new global face of Lancome. Lancôme International president Youcef Nabi thinks Roberts will "embody the brand in the most sublime way possible" as told to WWD.

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About Body Piercing

If you know your world history, you will see that Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans have all practiced body art such as piercing and tattooing. However, not all of those civilizations pierced their bodies for the same reasons. The reasons for body piercing in the old days may vary from body decoration (to show the role or rank of a person in the society) to protection against evil. In our present

About Body Piercing

If you know your world history, you will see that Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans have all practiced body art such as piercing and tattooing. However, not all of those civilizations pierced their bodies for the same reasons. The reasons for body piercing in the old days may vary from body decoration (to show the role or rank of a person in the society) to protection against evil. In our present

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Nose Piercings

Nose piercing is a custom which was prevalent in the Middle East and then taken to India by the Mughals in the 16th century. In the 1960s when the hippies made their way back from India, they brought back with them the custom of nose piercing more as a sign of rebellion against society than anything else.There are three types of nose piercings: nostril piercing, nasal septum piercing and bridge

Nose Piercings

Nose piercing is a custom which was prevalent in the Middle East and then taken to India by the Mughals in the 16th century. In the 1960s when the hippies made their way back from India, they brought back with them the custom of nose piercing more as a sign of rebellion against society than anything else.There are three types of nose piercings: nostril piercing, nasal septum piercing and bridge

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A Brief History of Body Piercing

Body piercing is truly ancient with the earliest recorded piercing appearing on a frozen mummy found in an Austrian glacier in 1991. The body had several expanded ear piercings measuring between 7mm and 11mm.Other early mentions of body piercing come from the bible itself especially Genesis 24:22 where nose jewellery (often misquoted as earrings) were given as a gift to Rebekah, wife of

A Brief History of Body Piercing

Body piercing is truly ancient with the earliest recorded piercing appearing on a frozen mummy found in an Austrian glacier in 1991. The body had several expanded ear piercings measuring between 7mm and 11mm.Other early mentions of body piercing come from the bible itself especially Genesis 24:22 where nose jewellery (often misquoted as earrings) were given as a gift to Rebekah, wife of

Why a Tongue Piercing May Not Be So Bad

Of all the body piercings available, tongue piercings without a doubt spark the most controversy. A search in Google will bring up a half a million hits, and if you were to go through them, you would think getting a tongue piercing is a risk just short of playing russian roulette. Some of the worst horror stories include brain abscesses, spread of deadly diseases such as HIV, large build-ups of

Why a Tongue Piercing May Not Be So Bad

Of all the body piercings available, tongue piercings without a doubt spark the most controversy. A search in Google will bring up a half a million hits, and if you were to go through them, you would think getting a tongue piercing is a risk just short of playing russian roulette. Some of the worst horror stories include brain abscesses, spread of deadly diseases such as HIV, large build-ups of

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Lip Piercings

Lip piercing is a custom that goes back as far as ancient history. Some tribes believed that it would make their ancestors’ spirits happy. For some, it was a ritual or a status symbol. For some, of course, it was just a sign of beauty, of femininity, like the members of the Makolo tribe of Malawi. The Mayans and the Aztecs wore labrets or special lip pins made of gold, jade and obsidian. Among

Lip Piercings

Lip piercing is a custom that goes back as far as ancient history. Some tribes believed that it would make their ancestors’ spirits happy. For some, it was a ritual or a status symbol. For some, of course, it was just a sign of beauty, of femininity, like the members of the Makolo tribe of Malawi. The Mayans and the Aztecs wore labrets or special lip pins made of gold, jade and obsidian. Among

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The Moth Eater

Process for The Moth Eater, second in series to The Rose Eater.
I took my time painting her.. whilst gathering inspiration from the beautiful autumn colors.
It's really my favorite time of the year, the weather is beautiful, the leaves are pretty.. I wish I can capture all the colors that my camera can't!

Taboo Body Modifications

Extreme body modifications are practiced by few in our community, however some become intrigued by it. Many examples of extreme body modification are scarification, branding, implants, and splitting tongues.Scarification is preformed by pealing away layers of the skin, and allowing it to heal into the specific design. Some scarifications can be almost as intricate as a tattoo. Although most

Taboo Body Modifications

Extreme body modifications are practiced by few in our community, however some become intrigued by it. Many examples of extreme body modification are scarification, branding, implants, and splitting tongues.Scarification is preformed by pealing away layers of the skin, and allowing it to heal into the specific design. Some scarifications can be almost as intricate as a tattoo. Although most

NEW ARRIVALS - NOV 2009 ( P5 )

NEW ARRIVALS - NOV 2009 ( P5 )

hey, no cheating!

This is a caricature portrait of my friend Val.
He wanted a painting of himself surrounded by mini-Vals in his different personas:
the gambler, the filmmaker, the superhero, the don juan and the lacrosse player.
I'm not sure about the cat, though. Maybe he just likes cats.

Jet set beauty like Michelle Obama

The first lady definitely seems to understand. Jet set beauty is all about the KISS principle. Keep It Simple and Sexy.

So you probably won't be taking Air Force One to spend time with your family this season. But there's no reason why you can't look just as glamorous as Mrs. Obama upon arrival to your destination.The first lady's signature look includes understated smoky eyes, softly arched

Jet set beauty like Michelle Obama

The first lady definitely seems to understand. Jet set beauty is all about the KISS principle. Keep It Simple and Sexy.

So you probably won't be taking Air Force One to spend time with your family this season. But there's no reason why you can't look just as glamorous as Mrs. Obama upon arrival to your destination.The first lady's signature look includes understated smoky eyes, softly arched

Getting the right concealer

Makeup artist Bobbie Brown suggests yellow-toned products are your best bet for covering up under eye circles. African-American women should look for concealers with a warm orange undertone. Most importantly, your concealer should only be about a shade lighter than your skin tone or foundation color.

So how do you find the right formula? Remember liquid concealer tend have a lighter coverage

Getting the right concealer

Makeup artist Bobbie Brown suggests yellow-toned products are your best bet for covering up under eye circles. African-American women should look for concealers with a warm orange undertone. Most importantly, your concealer should only be about a shade lighter than your skin tone or foundation color.

So how do you find the right formula? Remember liquid concealer tend have a lighter coverage

Eyeliner done precisely right

 Ladies! It's time to draw the line.
Sporting a thin layer of liner just against the upper lash line will open your eyes. The trick is to apply just enough to the eyelid to get the effect without looking overdone. We call this invisible eyeliner. Try these makeup tips to draw the line. When looking in the mirror tilt your chin up, so that you can see your entire eyelid.
Try using a liquid liner

Eyeliner done precisely right

 Ladies! It's time to draw the line.
Sporting a thin layer of liner just against the upper lash line will open your eyes. The trick is to apply just enough to the eyelid to get the effect without looking overdone. We call this invisible eyeliner. Try these makeup tips to draw the line. When looking in the mirror tilt your chin up, so that you can see your entire eyelid.
Try using a liquid liner

orange.

A collaboration with Dan Howard.
He was going to scrap this but I rescued and colored it.

Ink girls

Yikes, it got cold here fast!
I made these with ink and sepia color very quickly one night.
It's really fun to make.. I'm gonna make more :) They're on my ebay currently.

Schin is always hungry

I had waaaaay too much fun painting this one.
It was originally a sketch in my sketchbook.
I think I'm gonna make this into a greeting card or something.

ACEOs!

I'm really into ACEOs and Art cards recently. They're collectible 2.5x2.5in cards,
and since they're so small, they're really quick and fun to make.
I've been selling them on my Etsy and Ebay page.

Oh, and I've also made a Craft blog, for my craftsy nonsense!

The Rose Eater

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Le Teatub

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CHEW!

The Forbidden Fruit.
For me, the story of Adam and Eve is more than a religious story.
It is so full of symbolism and hidden meanings that I can't help but be inspired by it everytime.
This is a little picture I made but one day I hope to paint this famous painting in its full glory.

The Brief Glimpse

I call this one The Brief Glimpse.
Many people prefer this version over The Rose Eater.
Personally, I like them both equally :)

Le Teatub

I haven't done a watercolor piece for a long time..
It was fun! A real nice break from the usual digital pieces I've done.

The Rose Eater

Dragoncon was really fun!
I got to speak with many artists I admire.. and had long discussions on developing as an artist and I left feeling really inspired. It is always wonderful for me to get suggestions and direction from artists, and I will keep these in mind for my future paintings.

To the left is a painting I was working on, called The Rose Eater.
I am currently making a second version of this painting.

For better or for worse? Kim Kardashian goes back

Kim Kardashian took one last pic of herself as a blonde on Tuesday for her Twitter followers. “I’m going back to black everyone!! Take one last look while you can” she tweeted.
I personally think it was a good call. I didn’t really feel the blonde look. Besides fall is the season for darker tresses plus, black hair really works well with the color palettes her makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic

For better or for worse? Kim Kardashian goes back

Kim Kardashian took one last pic of herself as a blonde on Tuesday for her Twitter followers. “I’m going back to black everyone!! Take one last look while you can” she tweeted.
I personally think it was a good call. I didn’t really feel the blonde look. Besides fall is the season for darker tresses plus, black hair really works well with the color palettes her makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic

Mary J. Blige positively beautiful

Singer/ songwriter Mary J. Blige has won nine Grammy Awards for her outstanding vocal performances and albums. On Tuesday, September 15th at the HBA Global Expo in New York City she will be accepting the Positively Beautiful Award for her commitment to disadvantaged women. This award is given annually to recognize a person who has inspired customers of the beauty, health, and wellness

Mary J. Blige positively beautiful

Singer/ songwriter Mary J. Blige has won nine Grammy Awards for her outstanding vocal performances and albums. On Tuesday, September 15th at the HBA Global Expo in New York City she will be accepting the Positively Beautiful Award for her commitment to disadvantaged women. This award is given annually to recognize a person who has inspired customers of the beauty, health, and wellness

Treat yourself

I’m a beauty addict. I love not only makeup but all things beauty which includes pampering myself. So when I found out about the inexpensive spa treatments offered as a part of the wellbar at Exhale spa I was all over it. If you’re a beauty addict like me then you never need an excuse to treat yourself to a little TLC. The wellbar offers a ton of different services starting at $15 it includes

Treat yourself

I’m a beauty addict. I love not only makeup but all things beauty which includes pampering myself. So when I found out about the inexpensive spa treatments offered as a part of the wellbar at Exhale spa I was all over it. If you’re a beauty addict like me then you never need an excuse to treat yourself to a little TLC. The wellbar offers a ton of different services starting at $15 it includes

Master List #18: The 101 Best Films of the 1930s

Even though the planet's mired in a similarly decade-defining depression, the movies of the 1930s are rooted so distantly away from the noisy present that watching them makes one obsess over how much life has seemingly since wriggled backwards or hence. They really feel not of this earth. Their striking opulence and risky experimentation; their steadfast dedication to amusement (there are more

2009 Movie Diary--Late May to Late August

I have to clear my MOVIE DIARY sidebar, so I'm committing it to posterity as an entry into the body of my blog. I review each film in fifteen words or less (which is harder than one might think). The best movies are marked with 2 stars. Anyway, from mid-May 2009 to late August 2009 (from bottom to top), I watched: **Village of the Damned (creepy kids abound in staid but entertaining 60s

Running Apparel

I like running clothes, and will buy something new for myself when I can come up with a reason to do it! Not even have to be a good reason or a new ... I'm not too proud to use stale, bad reasons if necessary. In fact, more than half of the cabinet is running gear consists of: running shirt and running shorts and a jacket and tights. Running shoes and socks and hats, oh my!

I've tried (but did not quite work yet) to get every color are available at both the top and running shorts. This project is in progress, but a fun one ... Everybody needs a hobby, right? And you'll see me Stylin 'when I was walking in the running the orange shirt and orange running shorts ... You even can not see me .... I almost neon at that time.
I felt very important to feel comfortable when walking, and of course the color-coordinated as well. Not only make the experience much more pleasant walk; run as clothing that is important for body temperature regulation: to remain calm in the hot months and

warm during the winter. Not to mention compensate for changes in humidity and cold winds, etc.

When I decided to train for my first marathon, it was the beginning of the new year. And that means I have to start to build up mileage in January. I really needed winter to running apparel. Fortunately, the mild winter one. Almost every day I can wear short-sleeved running shirt with a light running jacket and running tights. I always wear a hat walking and on cold days, gloves. Close serve two purposes: to keep my eyes from the glare and walked the cold, to keep the heat in. peeling gloves usually about half way through the walk. There are a couple of times to walk when I have to wear wool hats, but usually only when the wind came out.

I found that running a light jacket is necessary to run at that time this year. Not only keeping me warm, but it was vented, so I do not get too hot for walking. I've heard that running causes the temperature was 10 degrees warmer. Before I had a jacket to run, when I would run in cold weather, I'll wear long-sleeved running shirt. But this is not a great strategy when I started walking out I felt cold, and then, after I started to heat up, pushing the arm just does not do the trick to cool me. By having a vented jacket, is now the axis of moisture from my skin, and I do not get cold during the walk again. Because I hate to be too hot when walking, glad that I can take my running jacket if I get too hot, and put it back on as soon as I started to cool. We have a very low humidity in western Montana, so if I was walking when the sun came out, can heat up pretty quickly, even during the winter.

Although I will warm up in the sun, it was important for me to note that when running in temps below 45 degrees F, I have to run wear tight pants. It is important to keep leg muscles warm. Although sometimes I might be a little too hot when wearing tight pants, I found the recovery time is much faster, and I was not sick the next day. My main problem with running tights is that I do not have many colors to choose from as I did in the election running shorts. I think it's okay, because I only have one running jacket. So what's the point? I just learned to be content with just wearing a different hat colors run. Training of the most difficult times for me was the transition seasons: winter into spring and spring to summer. After walking in the pants and jacket all winter, I was excited to wear shorts to walk without a jacket, only wearing short-sleeved running shirt.

I have to be careful, because the spring in Montana could bring some unexpected, very bad weather. It only takes one time caught in a blizzard of spring for me to realize that even though it may look good to begin with, I ran for 2 to 2 ½ hours at a time. A lot can happen weather-wise during that time. As they say in Montana, 'If you do not like the weather, wait a few minutes. " I ran a long training run with my friend Vickie ride a bike along with me, and easier to start with many more layers of clothing to run. When I am warm, I'll spill execute one item of clothing, and he will fall over just like that in the saddle bag. I'm doing a lot of my long walk during the spring weather is unpredictable, so have there with me for a long training run to make it easy prepared for whatever weather may bring. Thanks, Vickie! Of course, my favorite season to travel is summer: mainly because most of the clothes go as the season. As I said before, I hate to be too hot when running, so I walked in shorts for most likely the types who have generously parted to allow the runner next to me the most comfortable and coolest running. But I also have a few more shorts long run good for a cold morning or late spring day. My undershirt (running shirts - tank tops) is a very mild cold, wick-away material. I've noticed that some of my running shirt does not breathe well, so I use mostly for the morning walk when it was not too hot yet.

Okay .... so maybe I had gone too much about running clothes, but my point is this: when walking, I want to be smart about what I wear. So have many choices about what to wear, I do not have to worry that I am not entitled to run a piece of apparel. That's how I justify permanent

Womens Jean Jackets - Plus Size

Having the image plus-size may not make a woman's dressing up, whether it is for business, casual, or formal. One of the easiest way to dress up a pair of slacks, skirt or dress is to add a jacket. Knowing your body type and choose colors that flatter your figure and enhance skin tone and can help you select a versatile plus size jackets that can last for years. At first, please try to cut in the jacket. Plus size women should try to avoid a boxy jacket, a shortcut. They must choose, not that skim the hip length. Little padding in the jacket's shoulders can help improve the plus-size figures, and add a dimension to life.

In some women have a more simple-size image. A good choice for this body type is in accordance with the straight line. Search for a jacket with a long sharp lapels that do not take too much emphasis on the waistline. Plus size women with a curvy figure, however, need to find the very opposite. Selecting a short jacket with curved lapels, and the waist fit. In this case, which will accentuate a jacket cinched at the waist while minimizing the abdomen. Jacket must fit properly into the body to the crack. Someone with a large bust should have a jacket to avoid in the breast pocket. However,

a jacket with a simple cut and tapered waist is the best option for women with large breast size.

Plus women have a relatively small size of the back and up, will find a longer jacket that skim the hips to be flattering. Avoid jackets that end right at the hips, because it will draw attention to the area you want to juggle. Develop the view that the proportion is very important. For example, a long jacket that 5'6" woman look higher can have the opposite effect on someone less than 5 feet tall. Follow the following tips to help select the right size plus the length of a jacket.
Shawl jacket you should not be knowledgeable on the part of the body you. Instead, go longer or shorter. The long jacket, narrow trousers or skirt you have. You need a jacket or skirt around two-thirds of the length of the overall look. Try longer jackets knee length skirts and short jackets over long skirts.

Scarves is accessory to add a personal touch to the plus size jacket. Use a long scarf to draw you a picture. Scarves also draw attention to the face and a fun way to add a little interest in your outfit.

Plus Size Womens Motorcycle Jackets

Seems like a coat is always the last thing a woman think about when putting the same clothes for nights out in the city. You may spend all the time and effort selecting the perfect clothes and accessories but the coat is left to last. As a result you end up putting in something that spoils all the clothes and make you look like you do not make any thought into the whole ensemble. This is clearly not the best way to make a first impression or look your best.

You will have a difficult time looking for nice looking plus size coat that looks hip and professional if you really live in a cold climate, but not impossible. There are some trendy brand to choose if you take the time to search online. The best way to avoid embarrassment is to take your time to find the best and do not see the coat procrastinate. If you wait for the final coat to find the perfect dress for you may not arrive in time if need be sent. You are also likely to take if you expect to get a good looking plus size jackets are still in the shops. Odds you will not find what you need because most stores do not stock a lot of plus sizes.
It seems like every time I need to

rush to buy clothes from the article I'm not satisfied with the purchase last. I always regretted not forward. When you take some additional time to select and choose from a variety of styles available plus size coats you may be more than happy with your purchase for a long time.

If possible, try to choose a neutral coat that can be used in more than one time. You do not want to invest money in a coat that you will only wear one time. However, you also do not want to buy a coat that totally distracts from the outfit. For example, do not wear a coat with a short length of full-dress! Even if you only wear a coat for a short period of time still need to look this good. You want to make sure that you like to put some effort into it and not something you just threw it in the last minute.

Although often can be difficult to find plus size coats that are suitable for the special night in the city to plan to pay certain future. With little effort you can find a formal coat or jacket that looks good, fit right, and does not cost much money. If you want to know the most popular type of plus size coats for women, visit Plus Size Coats and Jackets today.

Womens Plus Size Spring Jackets

If you are a plus size women can be sometimes difficult to find plus size coats that look good and feel comfortable either. One company that has made a commitment to design professional coats for plus size women Catherines. Catherines Plus Size Clothing specializes in the design and production of clothing for full figured women have a great product line and hard to find sizes including coats and jackets. Catherines perhaps best known as a classic and sophisticated style. They tend to have more professional design that's cool. However, you will likely find unique designs and patterns in their stores and on their website that you will not find anywhere else.

Catherines has a variety of sizes including plus coats khaki shorts and a denim jacket comes in various designs and patterns. Plus one size is currently jacket features on their website is linen Cross Dye Jacket features a unique top stitching patterns and waistline. Very fine details,

but certainly make a fashion statement for the modern plus size woman who want to see him one of the best at work or just walk around the city. The material is very soft look and features a belted waist to help trim the trim.
Other interesting plus size jacket available on their website is Grommet Detail sateen jacket features an open front and mandarin collar. A flattering shape is created by using a belt at the waist Faux and elongated sleeves. This jacket can be paired easily with both a nice pair of jeans or slacks. A good jacket is the flexibility it offers. You can wear it for a few nights out on the town with jeans. Or, kick it a notch for business meetings or interviews with the good pair of trousers or slacks. Choice is yours!

When shopping for plus size coats and jackets you can get more bang for your buck by looking for pieces that are flexible and can be used on more than one type of opportunity. This can really stretch your dollar and give you more choices and flexibility for the wardrobe. For more information on plus size clothing including plus size pea coats and jackets visit Plus Size Coats and Jackets today.

Plus Size Womens Jackets With Hoods

In accordance with the size and the labor market for women is one of the most limited, running until the election, in the mode. For some reason that option several times in the range of larger-sized wound, or several times a revealing way to slim and not at all suitable career for women. While some designers have taken more than one step to the sign, which is easy to see why a lot of plus size women with a frustrating shopping experience.

The key to find the most appropriate in size and started working the line with clean, free of bold color or intricate details and embroidery. Here are some tips on what to look for:

• Keep things as simple as possible, less frills and details to help elongate the body and take from the added bulk.
• Look for a more structured finish. jacket with a boxier firm but does not match the fabric of this type of weight with both.
• Since common to find many pieces of smaller, very specific that you can fit after the fact will be a valuable resource.
• If you are more plus size 5'6" a boot cut pant will give the illusion of a longer leg when paired with a foot stiletto
• If you are under 5'6" go directly to cut the breath, again paired with a foot stiletto.
• Accessories must be proportional. Chunkier bracelet clutch purse and a larger work well.
• Contrasting color blouse and eager to help create a waist line where the two meet, to give effect slimming.
• Plus custom sizes suitable for women, always a great choice as this can help create the right you have to cut with a feasible option, and in various colors and fabrics.
• When choosing a search for a pattern of asymmetrical proportional.
• Watch the length of your jacket. You want something that hits around the top of the hip.
• Do not buy a jacket you can not close. Many department store sales people will try to let you know that is not designed to be buttoned, this does not happen. find a suitable and comfortable it has been adjusted downward in accordance with their needs.
• Look for a flat front trouser. Pleats add bulk is not suitable for plus size women.
• Pay no attention to size. Most of the fashion industry does not run on standard sizing, so do not get hung on the numbers. One of the tricks used high-end designers are making them smaller than the size of 'normal' ie they are actually size 4 size 8. This little trick makes the faithful women to more expensive brands that they think they are more appropriate. Finding the right fit even larger if compared with 'normal' size you buy, this will open the options and you save money in the long term.

Chris Vance is a senior fashion trends and inspector is required to wear, clothing custom home design special custom fit, custom shirts, custom tuxedos and sports clothes for men and women.

The Darkstalkers Tribute book by UDON is out, and I am very very honored to have my work beside such wonderful, kickass works.

Go get it and be inspired by 296 pages of awesome!

Master List #17: The 101 Best Films of the 1940s

Though the 101 movies mentioned here are some of the best ever made, the 1940s still stands as my least favorite decade for movies. The texture of cinema in that era feels boxed in to me--as if only a few directors made an attempt to get away from the confines of studio-approved packaging. Those who did break out--like Welles, Sturges, and Capra, for instance--paid the price for their

Tomoe Gozen

Tomoe was especially beautiful, with white skin, long hair and charming features. She was also a remarkably strong archer, and as a swordswoman she was a warrior worth a thousand, ready to confront a demon or a god, mounted or on foot. She handled unbroken horses with superb skill; she rode unscathed down perilous descents. Whenever a battle was imminent, Yoshinaka sent her out as his first captain, equipped with strong armor, an oversized sword, and a mighty bow; and she performed more deeds of valor than any of his other warriors.

A quick painting for Visions of Zosimos.

Livestream and markers

So I jumped the gun and bought myself a 72 Copic marker set, since my 3 year old 32 set is dying one by one. I'm really excited to receive it tomorrow, and to use it on some commissions.

I've also signed up for a Livestream, go check it out. It's still very new to me though, so I will be painting at random times while getting the hang of it. Once I feel I will start on a worthwhile painting, I will announce the time and date.

MASTER LIST #16: The 101 Best Films of the 1950s

Of course, a staggering array of masterworks hail from the 1950s--so much so that putting them in order of preference was like splitting an already split hair. One can really see that this was another monumental era for cinema, with Kurosawa, Bergman, Donen, Hitchcock, Huston, Ford, Kubrick, Welles, Fellini, Nicholas Ray, Anthony Mann, Max Ophuls, and Billy Wilder, among others, delivering many

A Loose History of Fashion Jewelry

Probably the first time fashion jewelry appeared was in the early 1700s. That was the era of glass blowing. Once the method of making different shapes from glass was perfected, it was just a matter of time before someone came up with the idea of using the technique to make jewelry. Starting with earrings (which only real skilled artisans could blow – and they were pretty costly owing to that) and moving on to pendants, glass became the material of choice in the manufacture of fashion jewelry.
Let’s pause here and go further back in time, we all know that the concept of jewelry itself is almost as old as the history of man. All through the early man phase, people have been using items as unique as bones and teeth to decorate their bodies; but we will not consider them as fashion jewelry as it was not intended that way! After gold and diamonds started ruling the roost, jewelers have always been on the lookout for something more economical so that everyone could afford studded jewelry. Thus came the concept of semi precious metals and stones.

Diamond prospectors from across the world were finding uniquely colored stones in the rivers and river beds that were being turned upside down. Since they were not really so rare or anything, they were given the term semi-precious stones – as polishing them and cutting them to shape required a lot of skill. For those who could not afford real diamonds, these semi precious stones became the next best alternative. In fact, these became so popular that jewelers included gemstone jewelry as part of their mainstream selling items and they were studded in precious metals like Gold and Silver. This became real popular in the 1800s and that holds true even today.

In the 1930s, a whole new concept of fashion jewelry came into existence with the usage of Rhinestone in its making. Named thus as they were originally gathered from the Rhine river, Rhinestones became the natural substitute for diamonds and people from all over the world immediately fell in love with these stones. They became so popular that they found their ways into the tiaras of crowns on the heads of queens all over, and even into engagement rings of the time! The prime reason was that you could afford a much bigger rhinestone at the price of a tiny little diamond. You can read more about Rhinestones here.

If there is one person who should have a place of pride in the history of fashion jewelry, it has to be Coco Chanel. This designer-par-excellence made the use of this style of jewelry very famous, and she could be seen more often in fashion jewelry than real diamond stuff. Coco is specially remembered for making pearls fashionable. She has been listed on the Time 100, and you can read that article here.

Coming to the modern times in the history of fashion jewelry, we come into the machine made era. Though the romantics feel that the machine has spoilt the beauty of the hand-made costume jewelry, the truth is that the machine has made fashion jewelry more affordable and has enabled people to produce enough to fuel the interest of millions of ladies from all around the world. Probably the most influential and popular fashion jewelry designer in the modern times would be Kenneth Jay Lane.

Finally, there is one thing that is very interesting and we should mention it here. Fashion jewelry is an extremely collectible item, and also acquires vintage status with time. There are several cases of vintage fashion jewelry auctions going into hundreds of thousands of dollars!

So the next time you are out buying fashion jewelry, feel happy and in fact, proud that you are out to get a product with a colorful history!



By: Martha Miller

Final Four Beauties canvas print for bids

24 x 30 in laser print canvas. LE 3/3, sealed and signed

I am happy to say that my second Four Beauties canvas print did well at Anime Expo 2009, and so the very last canvas print will be on sale at Otakon Art Show 2009 (Baltimore, July 17-19). I have only made three 24 x 30in canvas prints of this artwork, one for my parents, one sold at AX and the last one will be at Otakon. So if you're interested, please come to the event and place a bid :)!

ANN Interview

Please look in Anime News Network's Gallery for an interview of me and my work. I'm afraid I feel very shy as the interview made my minor recent work seem like a big deal. Still, thanks ANN for the feature!

Recently I have been very busy with my internship and miscellaneous freelance work which includes very fun things which I never thought I would do: online dress up dolls, baby doll and animal designs, web design illustration, etc. Definitely not what I'm used to, but it's really good experience and I'm having a blast!

MASTER LIST #15: The 101 Best Films of the 1960s

Whoa! Easily the most challenging decade for films since the silent era, in my opinion. So many of the following 1960s films cited are not for everyone (popular filmmaking, spearheaded by the Americans, on the other hand, was at its lowest ebb, with dunderheaded musicals, epics, and comedies taking the forefront at the box office). Very nearly half of the entries on the list hail from the

All About The Monroe Piercing

Piercing has been an age old tradition. The Queens of the olden times also got their ears pierced. Today, there has been a revolution in piercing. There is piercing of the lips, the nose, the eyebrow etc. This has become the latest trend in the fashion industry. With piercing gaining popularity, many types of piercing have come up. The major one is the Monroe piercing which is also known as the Madonna or Crawford piercing and is named after Marilyn Monroe, Madonna and Cindy Crawford because it is located in the same area as their beauty marks. The Monroe piercing is located above the upper lip. The Monroe piercing is been done with the help of the labret stud. If a black rounded stud is worn at this piercing it would definitely look very unique and extraordinary. If you wear a sparkling gem, then it would just seem that you are having a star on your face.

The basic advantage of the Monroe piercing is that it heals faster than the other piercings. As there are a number of enzymes in your mouth that can easily kill the bacteria so the chances of getting infection are really very less. It is believed that after getting the Monroe piercing you can get some swelling. You can lessen your pain by putting some ice inside your mouth or by even eating an ice-cream, frozen yoghourt etc. For the more severe pain you can even take some Ibuprofen.

Your pierced area may secrete a yellowish fluid consisting of dead cells and blood plasma. Don’t worry it is a common symptom after any sort of wound or piercing that the body suffers. After this fluid has dried, it will leave a crusty substance on the surface of the area that was pierced. Make sure you brush it off using a soft bristle toothbrush. If there is an occurrence of the same layer on the skin above your upper lip then it can be washed off with warm water or ant anti-bacterial soap.

The Monroe piercing can actually act wonders for you if you are careful throughout your healing process. Don’t forget to visit the dentist after getting the Monroe piercing.




By: Shipra kaul

TAKE CARE OF YOUR INNER BEAUTY

Let us talk about beauty from a different angle! We have our own criteria for judging the beauty of a woman. We look the beauty of a lady from a certain angle and then pass the remarks whether she is beautiful or not. It’s not fair. Let me tell every woman that she is unique and beautiful.

"The business of beauty" is thriving everywhere.Women are spending much of their time and money on buying beauty products. Even in the third world countries,women living below the poverty line, buy cheap and substandard beauty products, which give more harm to their skin than good. It’s the fundamental right of every woman to look beautiful. Every woman wants to listen the sweet words “you are beautiful”. But the beauty of a woman is far from her looks or figure. Physical beauty is only one aspect while a beautiful charming personality is a complete blend of many fine characteristics such as good manners, etiquette, behavior, smile, intelligence, sense of humor, social and family values etc., all make a woman look beautiful and attractive. Didn’t you know that there is a marked difference between a carefully hand woven expensive Persian carpet and a cheap machine made carpet. Both of these cannot be equated. A beautiful woman is like an elegant hand-knotted Persian carpet. Each and every silky, colorful thread of her character, nicely woven into her personality, gives a woman an everlasting beauty and attraction. Looks are very important indeed but the characteristics of a person are much more important. Besides taking care of your physical beauty, why not think of improving your inner beauty. The beauty which everyone admires is becoming a rare commodity these days. While on your way to a beauty parlor keep on thinking ways of improving your inner beauty. Take care of yourself and take care of your inner beauty. No doubt you are a beautiful person!



by: Hifzur Rehman

Latin Dating - Beauty and Romance

Like any other society, Latin culture is one that is embedded with traditions, values and celebrations. Of all the different attributes that are associated with Latino's, there is no question that passion and romance are considered to be two of the most intriguing.

If you are of "Latin descent" and are interested in seeking a relationship with another Latin man or woman, there are many ways you can go about creating the perfect romantic dating experience, that both you and your date should be able to enjoy with no strings attached.

The following are a few ideas of how you can create romance on your dates:

Dinner - Dinner is always a perfect dating choice, because you can make it as casual or romantic as you would like it to be. It all depends on where you go, and the way you act during the meal. If you are interested in being romantic at dinner, listen intently to what your date has to say, take his or her hand from across the table, look them in the eyes and be honest when you express yourself. However, you should keep in mind that romance can be interpreted as an "invitation to sex", or even make the other person feel uncomfortable if they are interested in taking it slow. Therefore, be a tasteful romantic and know when to draw the line. For although you want to capture your date's interest, you don't want to make them feel uncomfortable in the process.

Dancing - Dancing is a great way for you to have fun, while still getting to know and remaining close to your date. Going to a club, or attending Latin dancing is how you can keep the romance freely escalating without having any further expectations hanging in the air.

Walking - You would be surprised to discover the power behind a nice leisurely walk. There is something truly magical about making nature apart of your date. Although not everyone is fortunate enough to have a beach close to them, there is sure to be parks, waterfronts and old fashioned neighbourhoods awaiting your footsteps. Holding hands and talking on an evening stroll, watching the sunset in silence, and gazing up at the stars, are just some of the ways you can use simple beauty to add to the romantic atmosphere of your date.

Due to the fact that traditions are an important part of Latin culture, dating someone of your same ethnic background is usually a plus when it comes to family relations, especially if you are interested in perusing a serious relationship with your dating partner.

Nevertheless, despite your dating intentions, there are many ways you can make your dating experience a beautiful time that you can truly enjoy who knows where a little romance can take you.



by: Frank Duru

MASTER LIST #14: The 101 Best Films of the 1980s

Having followed the stellar 1970s, and heavily steeped with former movie star Ronald Reagan's culture-changing presidential agenda (at least in its latter half), the 1980s may seem at first glance as a nadir for cinema (especially since the decade itself was, in my opinion, the beginning of the end for serious movies). But I find nothing worthy of burial in this list. All titles cited that

Make your brown eyes pop

No matter what shade your eyes are there's a perfect way to draw attention to your peepers. Applying a shadow or liner shade that is complementary to your eye color is a great way to make your eyes the focal point. So if you have brown eyes like Keri Hilson here are a few simple tips to make your eyes sparkle.

Brown eyes - Purples do the trick when it comes to making brown eyes pop. For a

Make your brown eyes pop

No matter what shade your eyes are there's a perfect way to draw attention to your peepers. Applying a shadow or liner shade that is complementary to your eye color is a great way to make your eyes the focal point. So if you have brown eyes like Keri Hilson here are a few simple tips to make your eyes sparkle.

Brown eyes - Purples do the trick when it comes to making brown eyes pop. For a

MASTER LIST #13: The 101 Best Films of the 1970s

In response to the current poll being held at the magnificent Wonders in the Dark, I decided to commit to posterity my 101 favorite films from the 1970s. I came of age in the 1970s, so I saw about 65% of these titles in first-run theaters (it was an unbelievable time to be a budding film lover). So, in order, based on (1) influence, (2) personal affection, and (3) overall quality, here's my

Beauty on a budget

Here are some money saving tips to staying beautiful while honoring your budget.

Add a little water to your shampoo. Most formulas are packed with intense ingredients to clean your tresses so if you dilute them with a little water you will still have shiny locks plus a bottle of shampoo that will last twice a long!

Skip the gym. Instead opt for a good fitness dvd Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred

Beauty on a budget

Here are some money saving tips to staying beautiful while honoring your budget.

Add a little water to your shampoo. Most formulas are packed with intense ingredients to clean your tresses so if you dilute them with a little water you will still have shiny locks plus a bottle of shampoo that will last twice a long!

Skip the gym. Instead opt for a good fitness dvd Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred

Be bronze like Jessica Alba

Capture the sun this summer with the look of a bronze goddess. Hollywood goddesses, Halle Berry, Charlize Theron, and Jessica Alba have all been seen wearing this radiantly fresh look. Here are a few tips and tricks to get you one step closer to being a bronze goddess on all summer long!

Face: Moisturize your face. If you have oily skin be sure to use an oil – free moisturizer. Once your skin

Be bronze like Jessica Alba

Capture the sun this summer with the look of a bronze goddess. Hollywood goddesses, Halle Berry, Charlize Theron, and Jessica Alba have all been seen wearing this radiantly fresh look. Here are a few tips and tricks to get you one step closer to being a bronze goddess on all summer long!

Face: Moisturize your face. If you have oily skin be sure to use an oil – free moisturizer. Once your skin

Budget friendly beauty buys

Tight Budget Friendly Beauty Buys


AMBI Even & Clear Daily Moisturizer w/SPF 30

This moisturizer is great for creating an even skintone and texture without adding that greasy shine. It contains SPF 30 to protect your skin from UV rays. With all that protection this moisturizer has earned the seal of approval from the Skin Cancer Foundation. Use this daily!

Price: $11.49




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Budget friendly beauty buys

Tight Budget Friendly Beauty Buys


AMBI Even & Clear Daily Moisturizer w/SPF 30

This moisturizer is great for creating an even skintone and texture without adding that greasy shine. It contains SPF 30 to protect your skin from UV rays. With all that protection this moisturizer has earned the seal of approval from the Skin Cancer Foundation. Use this daily!

Price: $11.49




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Put those bags away for good!

This is an issue that hits very close to home for me. Even though I'm only in my twenties I have been dealing with under eye puffiness and circles for years now. So here are a view of the tips I picked up from some pretty credible sources, which I have tried and I can truly say that I'm happy with the results.



1. Get a blood test. Some dark circles are the results of a B12 deficiency which

Put those bags away for good!

This is an issue that hits very close to home for me. Even though I'm only in my twenties I have been dealing with under eye puffiness and circles for years now. So here are a view of the tips I picked up from some pretty credible sources, which I have tried and I can truly say that I'm happy with the results.



1. Get a blood test. Some dark circles are the results of a B12 deficiency which

Organically beautiful

The new trend in the beauty world is organic products. That's right! Organic everything even cosmetics. There are several organic cosmetic lines and they avoid the use of parabens, petro-chemicals, phtalates, sulfates and synthetic dyes in their products. These ingredients have been given a bad rap because studies have found that they can be harmful. (SEE THE POST ABOVE)Organic beauty brands like

Organically beautiful

The new trend in the beauty world is organic products. That's right! Organic everything even cosmetics. There are several organic cosmetic lines and they avoid the use of parabens, petro-chemicals, phtalates, sulfates and synthetic dyes in their products. These ingredients have been given a bad rap because studies have found that they can be harmful. (SEE THE POST ABOVE)Organic beauty brands like

Kerry Washington's red carpet beauty

Actress, Kerry Washington is always stunning. Try out these easy-to-follow tips to achieve this shimmery radiant look that she used to please the cameras on red carpet at New York's annual MET gala this week.

Face – Prep your face for makeup with Tarte’s clean slate makeup primer. Blend concealer on any blemishes, red or dark areas then apply a sheer foundation like MAC Mineralize Satinfinish

Kerry Washington's red carpet beauty

Actress, Kerry Washington is always stunning. Try out these easy-to-follow tips to achieve this shimmery radiant look that she used to please the cameras on red carpet at New York's annual MET gala this week.

Face – Prep your face for makeup with Tarte’s clean slate makeup primer. Blend concealer on any blemishes, red or dark areas then apply a sheer foundation like MAC Mineralize Satinfinish

Green beauty

Lots of cosmetics brands are slapping the word “natural” on their labels when they may only have one or two natural ingredients. However, there are some truly green beauty products out there that are more than 90% natural.


Josie Maran Mascara
This mascara is great for a subtle day application. To create a sultry dramatic look add extra coats.

Zoya Professional Nail Lacquer in Melanie
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Green beauty

Lots of cosmetics brands are slapping the word “natural” on their labels when they may only have one or two natural ingredients. However, there are some truly green beauty products out there that are more than 90% natural.


Josie Maran Mascara
This mascara is great for a subtle day application. To create a sultry dramatic look add extra coats.

Zoya Professional Nail Lacquer in Melanie
Say

Jeans Can Make You Look Very Fashionable!

A little over a century ago Levi Strauss invented to "first modern jeans".



Introduced originally as rugged, durable clothing for hard working men and women, today all social classes feel comfortable in jeans. Trends and fashion icons come and go but wearing stylish, comfortable jeans is still favored by many people. While their charisma springs from their legendary American roots, their commercial strength rests on innovation and interpretation in the hands of jeanswear makers around the world.

While the basic structure of jeans has remained the same, there have been some colorful innovations. Consider the Bell Bottoms of the 1970’s. Tight waisted and wide flaring bottoms. Yes, jeans are versatile and durable which is why they are such a hit with people. Who hasn’t enjoyed the feeling of slipping on an old comfortable pair of trusted jeans on a lazy Saturday morning? They fit well and they look great.

There are so many styles of jeans to choose from. Whether you want to mow your lawn or dress up for a business meeting, jeans just fit the bill. We’ve looked all over the web for quality jeans retailers and on this page you’ll find some great suggestions. You can order from the comfort of your home and before you know it, your new pair of jeans will be at your doorstep.

Shop for jeans, flare jeans, hipster jeans, bootleg jeans, classic cut jeans, hip hugger jeans, low rise jeans, bellbottom jeans stretch jeans, maternity jeans, carpenter jeans, straight cut jeans, ultra low rise jeans and much, much more.



by: Mike Yeager

Seven Jeans

Are you into high fashion jeans like Seven jeans? Seven jeans are well known as highly priced, but highly fashionable jeans. They are worn by celebrities and teens alike. Of course they come in all shapes and sizes, but check out the heavy price tag before you purchase them!

Seven jeans are jeans of high fashion. They are available worldwide and known as well. To find a pair, simply check out your local mall. They offer a lot of options. To list a few: boot cut, high cut, low rise, and washed or not. They come in many colors and designs. Styles that come and go with trends are Seven jeans.

To find a pair of seven jeans, you will need to check out the mall. There you will find a few stores that offer the latest style. But, don’t forget to take the credit card for this purchase! These jeans are costly, but you are paying for quality and high fashion.

It is possible to find Seven jeans at a discount rate online though. Sales for them are everywhere. You maybe able to purchase them at online auctions. Of course, you take that chance with purchasing online that they will not fit the way you like or feel the way you like. But, it does offer some convenience and a cheaper rate.

Seven Jeans are high fashion, high quality, and highly demanded jeans. They range in styles from low rise to boot cut and base their designs off the trends set by the public. While costly, Seven jeans can be found online at discounted rates when you search for them or find a good sale. Seven jeans are a jean every teenager wants.


by: Mike Yeager

Celebrate Burt Day!

Celebrate Burt Day!

Beauty book

Makeup Your Mind by Francois NarsThis season is all about the use of bright and bold colors to make a statement. So if you want to experiment or just add some flare to your everyday makeup routine, but you’re not sure where to begin then this book is for you. It will guide you every step of the way with 63 before and after photos combined with plastic overlays to diagram the makeup applications.

Beauty book

Makeup Your Mind by Francois NarsThis season is all about the use of bright and bold colors to make a statement. So if you want to experiment or just add some flare to your everyday makeup routine, but you’re not sure where to begin then this book is for you. It will guide you every step of the way with 63 before and after photos combined with plastic overlays to diagram the makeup applications.

MASTER LIST #12: The 40 Best Film Books

In responding enthusiastically to MovieMan's wildfire-like Reading the Movies meme over at The Dancing Image, I've come up with my top forty movie books. Listed roughly in order of importance, they are as such:1) The Cult Movies series (1,2, & 3) by Danny Peary (Delta 1981, 1984, 1989)2) Guide for the Film Fanatic by Danny Peary (Simon and Schuster, LTD, 1987)3) Alternate Oscars by Danny Peary (

Film #132: An American Werewolf in London

In the early 1980s, there were few American directors whose style was as crunchy as John Landis'. It's difficult to explain what I mean by the term "crunchy"--I just know it's the correct word to describe many of the movies Landis made from 1977 to 1992. The only times he failed us were with the unbearable Spies Like Us, the equally awful Sly Stallone vehicle Oscar and his merely bland but

Love Theme from Halloween (R.I.P. Patrick Flynn 1961-2009)

My very best friend Patrick Flynn passed away on May 20th, and as John Carpenter's Halloween was one of his favorite movies, I thought I'd write these bad-taste lyrics for Carpenter's eerie electronic theme for the movie. Hey, it's silly, but Patrick would have dug it. Thanks to Bill Tomey for the idea, and you can hear the theme below!LOVE THEME FROM HALLOWEEN (BACKGROUND MELODY)Jab jab

Film #131: Vanishing Point

With a plaintive, desert-baked guitar acting as soundtrack, Richard C. Sarafian's existential action epic Vanishing Point begins at its end, with rust-speckled bulldozers rumbling through the morning light of a funereal California town apparently populated only by doddering old men with ancient hats. As helicopters dot the air, these earth-movers situate themselves imposingly in Main Street's

Film #130: Days of Heaven

A lonely Victorian house stands guard in the midst of winding wheat fields. Grays and oranges seep through the torrid air of a Chicago smelting plant. Smothering swarms of hungry grasshoppers attack a newly-birthed harvest. Nighttime bonfires spread out of control as murder swirls bloody in the Midwestern breeze. A migrant worker gleefully tap-dances away on a dusty springboard. A brother

In the sky with diamonds

Design for Malthea.
This was all kinds of fun!

What Are Movies?

You don’t have to be a machinist to know that a device cannot work properly if it’s cogs are clogged with gunk, or if a piston ain’t firing, or a thingamajig isn’t doing what it’s supposed to do. If one element is out of place, the contraption in question may run quite badly, or may not perform at all. Movies are machines. They are the combined efforts of actors, directors, writers, art

2009 Cannes Film Festival Winners

The results are in: PALME D'OR: The White Ribbon, Michael Haneke (Germany) GRAND PRIX: A Prophet, Jacques Audiard (France) SPECIAL PRIZE: Wild Grass, Alain Renais (France) ACTOR: Christoph Waltz, Inglourious Basterds (USA) ACTRESS: Charlotte Gainsbourg, Antichrist (Denmark)DIRECTOR: Brillante Mendoza, Kinatay (Phillipines) SCREENPLAY: Mei Feng, Spring Fever (China) CAMERA D'OR (best first film):

The 50 Most Overlooked Movies of the 1990s

I just posted my 25 Best Movies of the 1990s the other day, and although it cites forgotten films like Time Indefinite, The Rapture, and The Gods of Times Square, I felt it gave short shrift to a host of movies that deserve more eyes than they're possibly getting. So here are 50 truly under- appreciated movies from the decade, listed in order of their release year:STRANGERS IN GOOD COMPANY (

Film #129: Multiple SIDosis (R.I.P. Sid Laverents: 1908-2009)

In 2000, the National Library of Congress, in their yearly picks of 25 American films to be preserved by their National Film Registry, included a rarely-seen, amateur 16mm movie by Sid Laverents as one of their chosen few. Completed in 1970, Multiple SIDosis splashes as a simple idea on paper, but on celluloid, it's a whole other matter. Laverents--often the star of his movies--plays himself,

The 25 Best Movies of the 1990s

John Foote's recent posting on In Contention, looking at forgotten films of the 1990s, was so provocative, it compelled me to leave a comment that I thought I'd also appropriate for filmicability. So, quickly, for me, the 25 best movies of the 1990s:1) GOODFELLAS (Martin Scorsese, 90) (the decade's most influential movie, and its most essential, too) 2) BREAKING THE WAVES (Lars Von Trier, 96) (

Film #128: White Hunter Black Heart

White Hunter Black Heart may not be a movie that many people consider a classic, but I certainly do: in fact, it may be producer/ director/ actor Clint Eastwood's most overlooked film. Released in 1990, screenwriter Peter Viertel's kinetic adaptation of his roman a'clef novel chronicles his mercurial relationship with uber-macho director John Huston while on location in Africa filming (or not

Film #127: Marathon Man

After winning Oscars in 1969 for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and again in 1976 for All the President's Men, legendary screenwriter William Goldman scribbled down the novel Marathon Man as well as its corresponding screenplay. Produced in 1976, the movie is clearly flawed, yet still I count it as an enjoyable tension-fest from Midnight Cowboy director John Schlesinger. A long way from

Film #126: Hoosiers

In 1986's Hoosiers--by far the finest basketball film out there--Gene Hackman is the bearish, enigmatic new teacher/coach at the tiny 1950s-era high school that anchors the Indiana farm town of Hickory. With its small student body and a dwindling supply of basketball talents to match, the coach finds himself against the bleachers in shaping a winning team (even the well-cast townspeople, who're

Film #125: Broadway: The Golden Age

Even if you don't consider yourself a stage enthusiast (heck, I've only taken in five or six Broadway productions), you'll be overwhelmed by Rick McKay's joyful 2004 doc Broadway: The Golden Age. The charismatic McKay is a lifelong New York stage expert who, in narration, wealthily frames his movie with reminiscences of a now-unfathomably accessible time for Broadway (you could go see a play

FILMICABILITY lands 5 Lammy nominations!

Wow! Thanks to all my fellow Lambs who submitted my site for the five categories in which I was included (Most Ambitious, Most Likely to Get Paid, Most Prolific, the Brainiac Award and the biggest surprise, for me, was the inclusion of my 20 Favorite Actors piece in the Best Blogathon/Meme category)! I didn't get a nod for Best Blog, but I did land in the top five most-nominated sites, along

Film #124: Tess

I prefer watching my fiction to reading it (non-fiction tomes are my reading predilection), so it takes quite a movie to whallop me into reading the book upon which it's based. But when I first saw Roman Polanski's 1980 masterpiece Tess on the big screen upon its release, I rushed out to snap up Thomas Hardy's Tess of the D'ubervilles, published in 1891. It's a rush of a tale--downbeat and

I like how these two pics have their own feel :)
Done for Kelly.

Film #123: Bigger Than Life

Bigger Than Life, released in 1956, is Nicholas Ray's masterpiece starring James Mason as a milquetoast elementary school teacher named Ed Avery, struggling economically at home and at work, and newly diagnosed with a rare, dooming affliction. The cure is a hormone--cortisone--that the menacing doctors advise him to take indefinitely. Once he's out of harm's way, the physicians also warn him to

2009 Movie Diary (January-early May)

I have to clear my MOVIE DIARY sidebar, so I'm committing it to posterity as an entry into the body of my blog. I review each film in fifteen words or less (which is harder than one might think). This diary doesn't include individual episodes of such TV series as The Office (US), Lou Grant, The Bob Newhart Show, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Partridge Family, The Honeymooners, 30 Rock, and

A Little Self-Promotion

I'm frantically trying, right now, to visit absolutely every website listed in the Large Association of Movie Blogs (or the LAMB's) pantheon. It's really difficult to do, even in the space of a week. But, as the site's annual blogger awards, the LAMMIES, are fast approaching, I have to post this ad I concocted tubthumping my own achievements this year. In little over the space of one year, I've

Senior Show 2009

On the table: portfolio, postcards, business cards, and sketchbook.

The show pieces (except for Snake Girl) are for sale for $200 each.
They are about 2 x 3-3.5ft each, acrylic on canvas print. The hangers are included!

Bunbun and ducky

It's almost Graduation and I can't escape the sadness whenever I look at the piles of brown boxes in my room.
So I painted some baby animals to help cheer myself up.
I hope it'll cheer you up too!

Best of Ringling 09

I am very proud and honored that The Four Beauties was chosen to be included in the Best of Ringling Show 2009, among all the beautiful Illustration works selected by Shawn Barber.

Side Orders #11

Just to break up The 9 Years a bit, here's another edition of my film clip series SIDE ORDERS. We start with the first film ever made -- and no, it's not Women Leaving A Factory by the Lumiere Brothers. That was the first film over 30 seconds, and was made in 1895. This is Thomas Edison's Kinetoscopic Record of a Sneeze, filmed on Jan. 7, 1894. So that means we just passed the 115th

1999 (The 9 Years, Part 7)

As we are now in 2009, we can expect to see a great many articles trumpeting the 70th anniversary of the fabled "Best Movie Year," 1939. This is tradition, dating back probably to every 9 year of every movie-oriented decade. But is 1939 really the best year for movies? I don't know about that. It was great, but after the watershed year 1979, I started having my doubts. In 1989, I started

Aishwarya Rai Filmography

Aishwarya Rai Movie Career
Aishwarya Rai debuted in Mani Ratnam's critically acclaimed Tamil language film, Iruvar with Mohanlal and Tabu. She played a dual role in the film. She was introduced to Bollywood by Rahul Rawail in the film, Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya; the film was a poor performer at the box office. However, her third project, a Tamil-language film, Jeans by S.Shankar was a critical success. She then appeared in popular films Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) and Mohabbatein (2000). In 2002, Rai appeared with Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit in the lavishly produced Devdas, which was a major box-office success. The film attracted overseas attention as well, receiving a special screening at the Cannes Film Festival and garnering international attention.

In 2003, Rai was a member of the jury at Cannes. In 2004, she was chosen by TIME Magazine's Asian Edition as one of Asia's "100 Most Influential People." She was the subject of a 60 Minutes profile on January 2, 2005 - "The Most Beautiful Face in the World." A month later she appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman, and on April 25, 2005, she was featured on Oprah's "Women Across the Globe" segment. A wax figure of Rai is on display in London's Madame Tussaud's wax museum.

In the past, Indian actors and actresses were celebrities in South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East, but mostly unknown to the rest of the world. Aishwarya is one of the few Indian actresses to have attempted to step into Western territory. Although frequently the subject of gossip column speculation about an imminent Hollywood career, it was only in 2004 that Rai finally acted in a foreign film, when British director Gurinder Chadha hired her to play the heroine in Bride and Prejudice, a Hollywood-funded but Bollywood-influenced version of Jane Austen's classic novel, Pride and Prejudice. She later acted in another English film, Mistress of Spices from the novel by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni and directed by Berges, was released in the U.K. in April 2006. Her recent English film to be released was "Provoked" which got her critical acclaim as an actress. She has some more overseas projects up her sleeve like "The Last Legion" to be released in 2007, "Chaos" and "Singularity" in 2008.

Her recent Bollywood releases Dhoom 2 and Guru (opposite husband Abhishek Bachchan) have been extremely successful in the box office and the year 2007 proved to be lucky for the beautiful actress.