Shakespears Sister

Goodbye Cruel World
Artist:  Shakespears Sister
Album:  Hormonally Yours
Label:  London Records
Release:  1991

Stay
Artist:  Shakespears Sister
Album:  Hormonally Yours
Label:  London Records
Release:  1992

 

I Don't Care
Artist:  Shakespears Sister
Album:  Hormonally Yours
Label:  London Records
Release:  1993

Siobhan Fahey

I think that Siobhan Fahey is quite possibly the most beautiful woman in the entire world.  The fact that she looks the way she does at 55 years of age is... it's just amazing.

55 is the new 40.  I'm hoping that it will be the new 30 by the time I get there, ha ha.

The Dandy Ideal

Gentle Reader,

Wow.  This is the biggest clothes-boner I have ever gotten in my life.  These clothes are just... just... like, wow.

He looks like a fashion plate from an alternate universe where Edwardian style sensibilities have somehow remained en vogue.  Or maybe he's from a steampunk-influnced future.  Well, whatever world he's from, I want to live in it.

Honestly, I would probably be THIS before I would be anything else.

Ever Yours,
Fauntleroy

Let's GIF out.

Absolutely gorgeous GIF.  Anybody know where it's from?

Sooo...

If people tell me that I look like Seth McFarlane, is that a good thing?

Cuz I think so.

Shit just got real.

Happy (Belated) Valentines Day

This gave me chills.

Aldo Blaga lives in Romania.

Octopus Decor

Gentle Reader,

It may seem an odd choice, but I think that the octopus is a lovely motif in home decor.

What do you think?

Ever Yours,
Fauntleroy

Another World

 

The Dandy Ideal

Aesthetics of Voltron

Gentle Reader,

 I still enjoy watching the 1980s cartoons that  I grew up with.  Some of them hold up remarkably well, despite  simplistic storytelling and rather two-dimensional characters.  Transformers and Jem impress me with the heart and care that went into their production, despite the fact that they feel dated today.  He-Man and She-Ra are amusing despite their over the top, hammy, outrageous voice acting.  G.I. Joe is an absolute treat, even on a more grown-up level (the Sunbow series, anyway).

I am sad to say, however, that Voltron is almost unwatchable.  This show was a Frankenstein mash-up of scattered pieces of various anime, and wow, does it show.  It's rife with non-sequitirs.  The dialogue often doesn't match what is happening on screen, at least not very well, and it just feels from start to finish like a cut and paste job.  It's a mess.

With that said, however...  I absolutely adore the visual aesthetic of Voltron.  I mean, wow, this is one gorgeous cartoon universe.  It features such eye candy as these exotic vistas...

As well as these adorable characters from both the good guy and bad guy teams...

And some inspired neo-classical character designs...

Not to mention the totally super-gorgeous and completely ass-kicking Princess Allura.

Because let's not kid ourselves.  If you grew up with Voltron, it doesn't matter if you're a boy or a girl or gay or straight, it was always all about Allura.

Ever Yours,
Fauntleroy

Omens

I don't believe in omens, but if I did, this would have been a nice one.

Yesterday was good.

Attractiveness Self-Check

I would never dream of being...

 ...but have ocassional delusions of being...

...though I would be more than happy being...

 ...and often think I am actually being...

 ...though in my heart of hearts, I am truly being...

Mortality

This beautiful girl didn't want to get old, but she did.

I don't want to get old, but I will.

Classic Beauty

You've got to love Liz's cocky smirk at 0:35.

The Eyes Have It

Gentle Reader,

I grew up in the heyday of the nighttime soap, and one unforgettable element of my childhood landscape was Knots Landing.  I was just a kid then, but I've never forgotten Karen, Val, Abby, and their crazy drama.

Donna Mills was made famous by Knots Landing, and I don't think anyone can deny that she was (and is) an extremely beautiful woman.  But one rather amusing footnote to her career is the makeup how-to video that she made back in the 80's.  I think it was available off of the TV via mail order.

Anyway, check out this highlights video, it really made me smile.  Her makeup advice is actually pretty strong, and it's worth noting that Donna was allowed to do all of her own onscreen makeup, which is unheard of.  Still, the styles are understandably dated, and there's something about her low-key, big sis, yet totally glamorous and sexy delivery that pushes this into hardcore camp territory.

I love it.

Ever Yours,
Fauntleroy

Self-Torture

Beautiful Clothes

Gentle Reader,

If there is one thing that I have a weakness for, it is beautiful clothing.  I find myself collecting images of amazing outfits in the vain hope that I will someday have an opportunity to copy them.  (Despite being a fat walrus.)

Ever Yours,
Fauntleroy

Inspired: Edith Head

Gentle Reader,

Edith Head was a Hollywood costume designer from the 1920s until her death in 1981.  Her designs were genius and her resume is beyond impressive:  chief costumer for both the Paramount and Universal studios, a favorite of the stars that she dressed, often asked for by name, a published author, a brilliant marketer, and ultimately the person to win more Academy Awards than anyone other female performer or designer--eight in total.  In fact, Edith was nominated for an Oscar every year from 1948 to 1966.

Edith was certainly among the most effective self-promoters in history.  In her younger years, while barely making it as an elementary school teacher, she billed herself as an art instructor in order to advance herself.  She didn't let the fact that she had only the most rudimentary knowledge of the subject get in her way.  No, she shored up her lack of art education by taking night classes on the sly, and apparently did quite well at it.

Later, when Edith went to Hollywood, she realized that her lack of a professional portfolio was holding her back.  Undeterred, she cobbled together a folder filled with designs and sketches that had been discarded by other artists, signed her name on them, and presented the work as her own.  Deceitful?  Well, yes, and I really can't condone it.  The point is that she knew she had the skill to back it up, and she had the guts to go for her dream despite the obstacles.  Despite her tactics, I can't help but admire her spirit.

Edith's philosophy can be summed up as follows:

• You can have anything you want, if you work hard and sell yourself.
• Be ready to sacrifice the accepted way of doing things in favor of whatever works for you.
• You design yourself.  So, design as many selves as you need to get by.
• And of course, dress the part.

Well!  Looks like I'm four for four.  How about you?

Ever Yours,
Fauntleroy