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THE DEVIL MADE ME DO SPARKLE VIDEO DAY!

Today we have two Sparkle Videos because according to rumour, tomorrow May 21st is Judgement Day which means that this might possibly be the last ever Sparkle Video Day. However, on the upside of “Rapture-mania” is the opportunity to present the long held idea that one man’s Heaven is another man’s Hell and vice versa.  Now, I don’t know about you, but I like the idea that Hell might actually be a super fun party! For starters, all the people we don’t want at our parties here on earth will already be weeded out and- did you ever think that maybe the Devil has just gotten a bad rap?  For centuries he’s been the fall guy for many “righteous” people who didn’t have the bollocks to take responsibility for their own actions and that much bad PR would ruin anyone’s “rep”.  For your contemplation, I present:

Sparkle Video Exhibit A:
Here we have the Devil caught on secret camera in 1965. This supposedly horrible and mean soul-stealing guy is tap dancing up a storm, swishing and swirling his luminous satin cape around like he doesn’t have a care in the world.  He sure looks like he’s having a blast and I just can’t help snapping my fingers to Lawrence Welk’s jazzy tunes while I sip on my martini and chair dance so.. if this is hell- sign me up!

Sparkle Video Exhibit B:
Featuring the female version of Satan, “Girl of Lucifer” is more proof that the only place I could be forever and eternally is this dazzling “Hell” filled with disco smoke, flashing lights and star filters.  It also seems well stocked with microphones so we know karaoke will still be on the menu as well as lots of delicious sparkly cocktails.  Wait.. is this Hell or Monster Ronson’s?  Either way- I’m good.

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Redo My Shoe… PLEASE!

I am sick with the illness of burning desire to possess every one of these custom sparkle-ized shoes from Redo My Shoe.  Have you ever seen anything so fabulous in your life as these Laboutin heels covered in thousands of Swarovski crystals?  The ultra-highest of Sparkle Army honors goes out to Joseph and his dazzling creations which can be ordered through his store on Etsy and while your at it- send a pair to Da General.. yah?

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DUDE, WHERE’S MY KEYTAR VIDEO?

Today’s Sparkle Video is a magical feast for the eyes and ears!  Sexy keytarist Belinda Bedekovic is killing it on a Yamaha KX5 in a shimmering see through outfit and heels.  Adding to this fantasy is gobs of disco smoke and clouds of colorful balloons which create such an atmosphere of lovable oddness, that I cannot believe this only has 1390 views.  I guess I’ll never understand what the mass public likes and dislikes- I can only speak for myself and with that, I would like to say that a fully sequined catsuit and some laser beams surely would have made this go viral.

Da General APPROVED!

Disco Ball Car: APPROVED!

Just look at what’s going on in that parking garage!  All that’s needed is some thumping music, dazzling soldiers, gobs of smoke and laser beams and you’ve got a Sparkle Army party! Sure, I’m still holding out for the DeLorean version, but in the meantime this Smart Car will do because it is 100% Disco-fied and it’s APPROVED!

FACT: This baby was actually made as a prop for the band Apparatjik to be used in a film called Pixel City, but you can also see it in full electric action in this fabulous cross promotional piece for the Smart Car.

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LOOK! IT’S SPARKLE VIDEO DAY!

Today’s Sparkle Video is hitting you from one of my favorites angles: the new wave outer space angle! Kim Carnes looks H-O-T in head to toe silver, especially because she went all the way there- down to her fingertips- impressive!  Accessorizing with white boots and a wide and sexy white belt gets top honors and is winning votes everywhere for the new official Sparkle Army Spacesuit. However, it’s not just the outfit that rules, it’s also her raspy voice that gives you Rod Stewart while her fab hair and makeup is serving up his ex-wife Alana.  True, the classic 80’s synth n’ guitar mixture has always been near and dear to my heart, but even more so is being a “Voyeur”.  Now surround that with gobs of smoke and flashing lights and you have one helluva of a Friday morning!

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WHERE’S MY SPARKLE VIDEO?

Today’s Sparkle Video goes to show you how early we teach our youngsters to love dazzling under disco balls and dressing in sparkle outfits.  Not only that, but Cookie Monster is also teaching them a truly valuable lesson which is that loosing your cookie on the dance floor just happens sometimes.  I mean, who hasn’t gone out wanting to have a happy snappy good time, brought along our favorite cookie, but then got careless and lost it?  The endless wandering around in circles… hopelessly… not realizing that the guy with the devil horns already found it and ate it.  Yeah, you’re never too young to prepare for this kind of stuff.

Da General APPROVED!

Kitty Glitter Slot Machine: APPROVED!

This amazing vision was spotted in Las Vegas by devoted Sparkle Soldier Aaron while he was on one of those drunken weekend trips he likes to go on every weekend.  Luckily for us, all those cocktails didn’t get in the way of his sharp dazzle-scope eyes and now we have proof that Vegas is still a worth while trip even though the Liberace Museum is closed.  Knowing that two of my favorite things, kitties and glitter, have been immortalized in this electronic deity has me planning for retirement early.  I can’t think of a better way to lose gobs and gobs of hard earned money than playing the Kitty Glitter Slot Machine because it purrs, it sparkles and it is APPROVED!

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Great Moments in Disco Fashion History: Bareback Action

Quite a slogan Bakers shoe company used in the late 70’s for their backless heels!  Who knew years ago that this term, spurred on by the growth of dangerous and lethal STD’s, would evolve into something XXX rated?  As funny as that is, what’s NOT funny is that these shoes were were all the rage: seen everywhere, worn by everyone.  Often when spotted at the disco (or even at local high schools across the country), they were paired with designer jeans like Sasson, Jordache or Gloria Vanderbilt and a halter or tube top.  Other choices to accompany these heels were DVF wrap dresses and various types of delightfully swingy skirts, especially those that covered bathing suits at fashionable pool parties.  They were sexy, comfortable and a legendary part of disco fashion.

btw…. I want a pair right now!

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MANN’ IT’S SPARKLE VIDEO DAY!

Today’s Sparkle Video was sent in after Wednesday’s post about Disco Mannequins.  It seems there’s a fetish out there for everything and these glimmering mirror-tiled ladies have their own devotedly decadent pack of male suitors. Not surprising, however, is that the President of the DMLS, or Disco Mannequin Love Society, is non other than Andy Gardiner, half of the superstar duo Den Haan.  I can totally see why he’s into this kink though, because there’s no way in the world a regular ol’ fleshy gal can compete with these exquisitely tall, sleek, perky breasted goddesses that beam and bounce light off their every curve and are gloriously always the “life of the party” (ironic, yes?).  As you can see here in “Magic Carillion”, the singing spandexed Rose is doing a bang-up job performing to a bunch of equally sassy deciples, but it doesn’t really matter because everyone knows the real star is in this video is that spinning sparkling alien behind her.

DMLS: I’m in!

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Everyone who’s anyone knows that the weekend starts on Thursday so here’s a sparkling classic to get you in the mood.  You better get on up, you better get on down, you better make some contact tonight! Besides… it’s almost Friday!