DID YOU KNOW?
Guy Fawkes, one of the coolest guys in history, was born on the same day I was?
Guy is famous for being involved in the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. He was probably placed in charge of executing the plot because of his military and explosives experience. The plot itself was to kill King James I by blowing up the House Of Lords during the opening of Parliament...which didn't end well for him. In the end, after being caught and tortured, he was to be hanged, then drawn and quartered. He wasn't too keen on that idea so he jumped from the scaffold and broke his neck, essentially dying by his own hand.
So, in the land of rain and tea, there is a yearly celebration on November 5th in honor, or as a warning depending on who you ask, with Guy Fawkes masks and effigies.
If you've seen V For Vendetta, i'm sure you've seen the masks before, they look a bit like this:
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There's Your History Lesson For Today.
GLO$$Y
Labels: Archives, Dead Folks, History
"Don't Do Me Greasy"
So, MTV Jams was playing all of Aaliyah's videos this morning, and I remembered how much I loved this particular track with her and DMX. The beat is from NWA's "Niggaz 4 Life" and this song was featured on the Romeo Must Die soundtrack, so get into that.
Rest Well BabyGirl,
FLO$$Y
Labels: Bad Chicks, Dead Folks, Famous People Besides Us, Instant Vintage, Video Love
CYD CHARISSE
When I think of real dancers, I think of this gal, she's got attitude, she's got moves, and she's hella beautiful. It's been said that you "haven't been danced with until you've danced with Cyd". She even out danced Mr. Fred Astaire, and that took skill. She was in films until she was old, in fact, on of her best features happened when she was 45! I think she's ill.
Then there's this clip from "Party Girl"
How fabulous!!!! I love the choreography here, love the attitude, love the costume.
It's fierce all the way around, and she's fierce...That's why she's the Bad Bitch this week.
-FLO$$Y
Labels: Bad Chicks, Dead Folks, Famous People Besides Us, Instant Vintage, Video Love, Whitey
Where the fuck have you been?
I've been asked this at least four times this weekend, and it's a good question to ask....Seeing as I have been staying in a lot lately. So, here's the news:
I MOVED!
This may not be a big deal to you, if you don't know how far I stayed from everything....Like, in Alaska or some shit. But now I'm in the city, 4minutes from Exposition, and A bike ride from Greenville....Fuck with me, Really.
But, I will be staying in more often now that I have my own place again, so really my moving will only benefit me, mostly because the few times I decide to leave the house, i'll be able to get myself back home easily. HAH!
___________________________________________________________________ Naomi Campbell is one of the women I really look up to, as far as superstars/models go. Check how fierce she is, ALL THE TIME. Plus, she was part of The Trinity, holla at me when you get there. She's on the cover of this months W magazine, and they shot a little video of her dancing to Proud Mary by Tina Turner....So cute, and she really looks like she's having fun.
I HEART YOU NAOMI!!!!
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Gianfranco Ferre is Dead!!
This man is one of the greats, as far as fashion designers go. He was born in 1944 and started working in fashion making accesories. His first ready-to-wear line debuted in 1978, worked for Dior in the 80's and Early 90's as a Stylistic Director, then did his own thing until now. His collections are really fierce, architectural and structured. Here are some hits:
Rest In Peace...
-FLO$$Y
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