Category Archives: Musicians

No Indonesia for Gaga

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Lady Gaga is a pop star who is certainly not afraid to go down the ‘controversial’ route. We have discussed some of her eye-raising outfits in this blog before. Famously one thinks about the famous ‘meat dress’ – a garment made entirely out of meat products. But it isn’t just about the materials used in the clothes that she wears. She is also following, to a certain extent, in the path of a long line of female pop stars that like to dress provocatively – think Madonna and Britney Spears. The simple reason is this: sex sells. Men just love to see a beautiful girl wearing skimpy clothing. But Ms. Gaga’s provocative sense of fashion seems to have rebounded on her in her recent tour plans. Indonesia has forced her to cancel her planned shows in the country due to security concerns – apparently a group of Muslim extremists threatened to use force to prevent her from playing.

Unique Styles

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Pop stars seem to have a tendency to create their own very unique styles – far more than famous people from other professions such as acting or sports. Sure, you get the odd actor or actress that have styles of their own, such as Helena Bonham Carter, but the majority of celebrities in the acting world tend to go for more traditional fashion styles like haute couture designer clothing. But just think about all of the (usually female) pop stars that have made controversial headlines in the world of fashion. Famously, one thinks of Britney Spears shaving her head a while back, or about Lady Gaga’s often very interesting style choices. Katy Perry, for example, has just done a photography shoot for her appearance in Teen Vogue magazine, sporting her striking blue hair colour. Of course, pop stars are expected to present a ‘personality’ on stage, whereas actors and actresses normally present someone else’s personality.

Denim Jackets and Masculinity

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I find that there is something rather masculine about denim jackets, which is not really apparent in normal denim jeans. For some reason, whenever I see a male celebrity wearing a denim jacket – especially if it is ripped and distressed – they usually appear to be much more intimidating than when I see them wearing other styles of clothing. For example, I saw some pictures of Jay-Z wearing such a jacket and he looked more macho than usual. When I see a female celebrity wearing a denim jacket, on the other hand, they usually look a lot more ‘tom-boyish’. I’m not really sure why these images instantly come to me when I see these styles of clothing, it’s probably due to some kind of historical context that my brain has helpfully stored away for me at some point over the years. Regardless, it’s associations like this which make the world of fashion more interesting for me!

Rihanna and Armani

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R&B superstar Rihanna is one of the biggest musicians in the world right now. She has the looks and the voice to become even bigger.  She also has a great sense of style, and has become something of a fashion icon as well as an R&B star. Presumably her high status as a connoisseur of high fashion and great style is why Armani thought her suitable to star in a new advertisement for their jeans products. However, as many people have pointed out, in the advert the jeans themselves are not actually featured particularly prominently – the cameraman seemed to be far more interested in Rihanna’s semi-naked body writhing around on a bed. And to be honest, I don’t think that we can blame him very harshly. I suppose the idea of the commercial is similar to that of a famous deodorant brand – if you see a beautiful woman semi-naked on a bed and associate it with Armani’s jeans, I guess you will be more likely to buy them.

Nicki Minaj

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Trinidadian-born singing sensation Nicki Minaj is one of the hottest new acts on the popular music scene today. As well as her tremendous talent, this is no doubt aided by her somewhat unusual and funky sense of fashion and style. She has been seen wearing many quite crazy outfits, and this reflects her somewhat chaotic personality – she has a number of alter-egos, which often make appearances on her records. One of these has been compared to rapper Eminem’s alter ego Slim-shady. In the latest issue of Vogue magazine, she has once again made something of a bold fashion statement – if you can even call it fashion in the truest sense of the word. She appears on the cover with her skin painted completely blue, looking something like an alien from classic American Sci-fi TV series Star Trek. I think it’s clear that she knows that publicity is everything in pop music, and she will certainly gain attention for this bold move.

Celebrities and Tanktops

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I expect that everyone reading this has at least a couple of tank tops in their wardrobe right now. It is just such a useful piece of clothing. A white tank top can really go together with a huge amount of different styles and outfits. If you are just heading out for a relaxed day around town, and you are wearing jeans, a tank top is the perfect thing to just throw on and go. You can also achieve many slightly smarter or ‘smart/casual’ looks by doing nothing more than just adding a few accessories to your outfit – such as a fashionable scarf, or some nice-looking jewellery. You can combine a tank top with a short skirt to achieve some great summer outfits, or with a longer skirt to get a kind of ‘business chique’ look, which can be great for the office. The tank top is also a favourite of many celebs, like Selena Gomez, Jennifer Aniston, Pixie Lott and Milla Jovovich.

Fashion for eBay

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Charity performs a very important function in our world. We all have a responsibility to help those that are, for whatever reason, in a position that is less stable than our own. Many of us do our bit for charity, but it seems to be that the better off a person is, the more they can, and should, do for charity. And many celebrities are amongst the most well-off, rich and powerful people out there. This means that we should look to them to support the charities of the world, and by extension to support and improve the lives of the less fortunate. There have been instances, for example, where celebrities have donated items of fashion for auction on the online marketplace eBay. Shirley Bassey, Roger Federer and Katy Perry have all donated various pieces in the past to help raise money for charity.

Lingerie Museum

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In Los Angeles, or more specifically in Hollywood, just a few blocks away from the famous Chinese Theatre, there is a rather garish and large building. It is painted grey and pink, and stands out rather distinctly from the surrounding buildings. This unique building is called Frederick’s of Hollywood, and is a very famous and very distinguished lingerie store. Here you can buy an extremely wide range of different lingerie styles and types. But what is particularly cool and unique about this store, and what makes it suitable for this blog, is the so-called ‘Celebrity Lingerie Hall of Fame’. Here one can walk about and view their exhibits, which consist of lingerie worn by the rich and powerful at important events. Some examples include a top worn by Madonna, the boxer shorts worn by Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump and a corset worn by Ingrid Bergman. Check it out if you’re ever in the area.

Ankle Boots

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One of the most popular items of footwear fashion for female celebrities in recent years has certainly been the ankle boot. It seems like you cannot go five minutes without seeing another female actress, pop star or television personality wearing these boots. And there are a number of very good reasons why it is a good idea to wear ankle boots. Probably the most important one health wise, is that they give your ankles far more support than other types of high heeled shoes such as strappy sandals, because of the tight fitting top part that surrounds the ankle. Big names such as Pippa Middleton, Jennifer Aniston and Jennifer Lopez have been spotted about town wearing various styles of these ankle boots. And if these big name stars are wearing them, then you know that they are definitely in style.

Celeb Gift Sets

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Now that we are getting very close to Christmas, I expect that lots of people have already got all of their presents sorted out and bought. But if you are anything like me, you will have left them until the last minute! A good idea for a gift, if you know someone that is really into fashion and the celebrity culture, are celebrity-endorsed beauty or fragrance gift sets. These can come in many different styles, qualities and price ranges, so of course you don’t have to spend a fortune on them. And with our culture’s obsession with celebrities, they are certainly not rare. Amongst the celebrities that have an associated fragrance or beauty gift set are Mariah Carey, Hillary Duff, Elizabeth Taylor, Britney Spears and Usher.