Current Style Obsession- The Mad Hatter

I was slightly disappointed by the new Tim Burton film Alice in Wonderland.
Looking back I hyped it up so much in my head that the stakes for the film were unbearably high and could never really be met.

It had my favourite director, Tim Burton. It had my favourite actor, Johnny Depp. It had the amazing Danny Elfman creating the soundtrack. It is based on one of the best and the most imaginative children's books ever written. It had Matt Lucas, Stephen Fry and ALAN RICKMAN- Severus Snape is irresistible. And of course the magnificent Helena Bonham Carter and Anne Hathaway playing the two Queens.
So yeah basically an amazing cast. But it was also in 3D and a collaboration with Disney!

The possibilities for the films greatness were endless!

But it just didn't quite deliver, for me.

Sure on one hand it was a snapshot into Tim Burton's undeniably brilliant mind and a directorial wonder with some great performances. On the other the plot was lacking and not as engaging as it should have been seeing that Burton declared "he never felt a connection emotionally" with the book.

Good job then that the costumes were fantastic, they kept me distracted from the not-quite-right plot of Alice revisiting Wonderland.
Colleen Atwood is a genius. I found out through a quick IMDB search that she also did the costumes for Chicago and Nine (remember me raving about the costumes here?) and has won 2 Oscars, so there is no denying she is one talented lady!

I LOVED:
-Alice's little (or big depending on how much of the "drink me" potion she had taken) blue dresses
-The breathtaking corseted gowns in the wedding scene in the beginning, which looked as if they had just stepped out of a period drama

-The heart motif which was on every Queen of Hearts piece (Helena BC was of course, amazing in the role)

But above all else there was the Mad Hatter with his amazing liquorice allsorts bow tie, pocket watch, crazy hat and old beaten up patchwork suit. He look incredible.

Just don't mention that ridiculous Jaberwocky dance...

Beth Ruby xoxo

I try to be like Grace Kelly, but all her looks were too sad

Every time I open a magazine at the moment her beautiful face is staring back at me from one page or another. Enthralled, I look at the caption explaining that there is soon to be a new exhibit showing her enitre wardrobe at the V&A in London.

Hopefully I will be able to visit in the summer holidays (the exhibit is showing from the 17th of April to the 26th of September) and see her beautiful collection of Balanciaga gowns and YSL and Dior couture. But till then I will have to satifsy my current Grace Kelly obsession by looking at stunning photos of her (the above is a photograph from her in the 1956 film 'High Society')

There is no doubt she was an icon, famous for her calm and collected persona and pristine appearance. That she was well dressed goes without saying; she was never a hair out of place.

xoxo

Alice in Wonderland

Vor kurzem war ich im Kino und habe Alice im Wunderland gesehen. War ganz gut, aber das mit den 3D-Effekten haut mich echt nicht um. Das merkt man kaum - finde ich.

Mein heutiges Outfit ist eher schlicht (immernoch zu viel schwarz!). Im Hintergrund sieht man passend zum Outfit mein kleines schwarzes... Auto :)

ENG: Not long ago I watched Alice in Wonderland. It was nice, but the 3D-Effects really didn't sweep me of my feet. I think the difference is not very noticable.

My today's outfit is rather plain (still too much black!). In the background you can see my little black... car ;D

photos: Łukasz (via Samsung mobile)

skirt: H&M

tights: Primark

blazer: Colloseum

boots: Pimkie

shirt: Primark

glasses: Mexx

hairband: H&M

IL EST TEMPS POUR QUELQUE NOUVELLES BURLESQUE

The Itty Bitty Tease Cabaret goes French nouvelle vague

Photo : Frej Linna

Time for some burlesque updates again.

1. Seems my body recents 60's pastiche go-go dancing. Like last time, I am ill again now that it's time for the No Milk Today club! Eye- and throat infection. Damn. But if you're around town you still have time to get down to Lepakkomies (which means Batman btw for those unfortunate with no knowledge of the Finnish language :) and watch the other girls shake. And oh yeah dig the band too of course. They start at 22:30.

2. In between death and revival, on Easter Saturday, it's time for the Blues Trash Cabaret club at Bar Loose. As usual, with great guests! By this I do not only mean us, but also Reverend Beat Man! I will do a new number, but that means I need to get my act together. (As in catch up on missed time due to being ill and as in stop being ill to be able to do so :)

3. There will be a new burlesque club at Jenny Woo first Wednesday of the month, starting April 7th; The Glitter Grill. On the menu the first night, apart from us, also a whole lot of boylesque!

4. Tinkerbell and I will perform at Regnbågs helgen 2010, the rainbow weekend for swedish speaking Finns, at DTM April 17th. It will be slightky queer and very quirky! New versions of old numbers.

Also keep you eyes open later this spring and summer for a Club Wanted revival, Helsinki Cruising parties... but more on all that later!

MOMENT

[MOMENT] is a particular point in time, an indefinitely short time, here and now, at this time, a minute portion or point of time dedicated to fashion, art & music.
[MOMENT] is organized as an alternative to traditional fashion shows, where costumes are shown by models walking on the catwalk.
[MOMENT] intends to set or stage alongside the Latvian artists other international artists to demonstrate that Latvia has its place in the world of fashion, music & art.

The more sunshine the more black I wear

Mein Outfit von letzter Woche. Ein Tag nach der H&M-Ausbeute trug Ich meine neue Weste und Jacke. Es war wundervolles Wetter. Eigentlich sollte man zu Kleidchden und Röcken greifen und sich an hellen Farben orientieren. Doch bei mir ist wohl irgendwas schief gegangen. Ich greife in letzter Zeit zu immer mehr schwarz, umso wärmer es wird.  Gar nicht absichtlich, aber jetzt ist mir das mal aufgefallen und ich werde versuchen in den nächsten Tagen das Wetter zu nutzen um meine Frühlings- und Sommersachen, vor allem die vielen neuen geblümten Teile, zu tragen.

ENG: My Outfit from last week. One day after my H&M-gains I wore my new vest and Jacket. The weather was wonderful. You are supposed to wear skirt and dresses and orient oneselfs by light colors. Yet there must be something wrong with me. In the last time it's like: the more I reach for black clothes, the warmer it gets.  It's not happening deliberately, but now it got my attention and I will try to make use of the weather and wear my spring- and summer-clothes, first of all my new flower-printed stuff.

photos: Łukasz (via Samsung mobile)

pants: Vero Moda

jacket: H&M

vest: H&M

shirt: Primark

leggins: Primark

boots: Pimkie

bracelets: Primark | H&M | Tally Weijl

bag: mister*lady

What if nothing exists and we're all in somebody's dream?

A photo heavy post of all the things that are inspiring me at the moment.
I saw this idea on Johanna's amazing blog crookedzone and after reading it realised all the things I currently love are the complete opposite of hers.
She is inspired by Johnny Rotten, punk, heroin chic and giant Vivienne Westwood-like red coats at the moment whereas I am obsessed with fairy tales, bows, pastel colours, ballerinas and gowns.
This is what I love most about blogging; being inspired by others and realising what inspires you too.

Danny Roberts illustration from The Dream Walking Society, Degas Ballerina painting, Christopher Kane SS2010 collection, The Almond Blossom Fairy illustration, Fifi Lapin, The Cherry Blossom Girl, Karlie Kloss in US Vogue, Chanel nail varnish from We Heart It, John Rocha collection, Chanel perfume photo from We Heart It, Chanel Iman editorial (anyone know where from? Pop?) Lovely photo from We Heart ItLara Stone, in W magazine I think, Another beauty from We Heart It, Sandra Suy illustration, Kate Moss drawing from Danny Roberts, The Chanel tutu designed by Karl, Alexa Chung (from Harpers Bazaar?) Shoes and cakes, my favourite things, from Vogue, And last two images from We Heart it (what would I do without this site, eh?)

Keep dreaming,
Beth Ruby xoxo

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EARTH HOUR / BAKED SUSHI

My friend -and in some matters also freelancer colleague - K and her boyfriend have moved to a new flat in an area you have to catch a bus to get downtown from. Which for some may not sound like much but Helsinki is tram based. We (that is at lest K and I, and oh well and most other we know, those within the tram network :) find it kind of a big thing to move where the trams don't go. Even though that doesn't necessarily mean the same as "far away". (And to this I have to add, I will move a few bus stops further away in summer. Oh my!) So last weekend we grabbed some wine along and took the bus (for a few minutes) there!




We are considering the same tapestry for our future hall. (+This is also a sneaky outfit pic.)


We made dinner.




Oven baked sushi. Recipe can be found here. Open it with Firefox. For some reason it does not view properly in Safari.

Then Earth Hour started. Which we were of course totally aware of but might not have remembered if it wouldn't have been for the fact that most other windows around went dark...

It's nice with candle light. Newspapers said electricity usage in Helsinki went down with a few percents that night. (The people opposite didn't help out though as they have their light on. Hah, busted!)

Then it was time to eat. Sushi meets tacos sort of. Delicious.

K had made white chocolate pannacotta, animal friendly version, sans gelatin, with raspberries for dessert.

When it was late and all plates empty we went home. With a cab. Busses are for daytime use.