Da General APPROVED!

Disco Mannequins: APPROVED!

This sparkling photo was submitted for approval by NYC legend Mother Krunk who said that these gorgeous creatures were so dazzling, he didn’t even notice where he saw them!  Turns out, they live in the window of a SoHo boutique owned by a reality TV star who will remain nameless. Why, you ask?  Because the Sparkle Army is Superstar Heavy, but CELEBRITY FREE! That’s right Soldiers, you don’t have to be a starf*cker to recognize that these “pyramid” mirror-tiled Disco Mannequins are not only fabulous, they are APPROVED!

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Da General Friday Sparkle Videos

P.S. IT’S SPARKLE VIDEO DAY!

Today’s Sparkle Video is once again from our favorite show of dazzle and delight- Musikladen.  Here we have the Dolly Dots not dressed in actual sparkles, but making their own way in the disco fashion world with an electric “peter-pan-warrior-princess” look.  It’s quite adorable seeing the full color explosion that’s happening on stage while they sass n’ shake like their hips like cheerleaders gone terribly wrong. They also get extra sparkle points for making use of an effect we don’t see much of anymore -the legendary strobe light moment.

P.S. it’s FABULOUS!

Da General SPARKLE ALERT!

Aries Onslaught

This month is one of my favorites of the year when almost everyone I know has a party because they are all awesomely ARIES. While I’m no astrologist, I can tell you that the Aries in my life are great friends, quirky optimists, dance floor demons and best of all, look fabulous in glitter and sequins!. So here’s a loving, dazzling “shout-out” to Rodger, Mark, Olivier, James, Miguel, Mickey and countless others who make this world a more sparkling place to live… Happy BirthdayS!

art by KAGAYA

Da General Friday Sparkle Videos

CAN YOU HANDLE SPARKLE VIDEO DAY?!

I don’t need to say much about today’s Sparkle Video other than it’s one of my all-time favorites and pure glittering magic.  The legendary Sharon Redd, dressed in bedazzled black spandex, is giving mad sultry soul with “Can You Handle It” in such a fabulous way, that if you’re not shaking your ass right now- you need to get to Doctor Sparkles pronto. However, if you’re like me and like to work it out in your living room disco…  ENJOY!

Da General Music

Gods From Outer Space

No, “Gods From Outer Space” is not another laser-laden porn movie, it’s the title of the long awaited full length album from Den Haan.  As many of you remember, they played the most dazzling live set at the last Sparkle Army party while wearing silver metallic space suits as well as brought along their massive sparkling party entourage from Glasgow. FABULOUS!  Well, they achieve top honors once again because this album speaks right to Da General’s heart as they don’t waste my time with the slow build. They go straight for the disco jugular and then rip it to shreds, just the way I like it.  It’s almost impossible to pick a favorite track, but I can tell you that spaced-out sparkle-sluts everywhere NEED this album so get it now… and that’s an order!

Da General Friday Sparkle Videos, Heroes

MUY CALIENTE SPARKLE VIDEO DAY!

Today’s Sparkle Video is an extravaganza of everything important in the world: great music, sexy sparkle outfits and endless amounts of disco smoke.  This montage of dancer Gina Montes is from the Mexican television show “La Carabina de Ambrosio”, a variety show that ran from 1978-1987.  While we are used to seeing scantily clad women bumping and grinding for our pleasure in 2011, back then this was new and very risky for the largely conservative viewership. However, as always, once the people got a taste of Gina’s sequin and smoke onslaught they were hooked!  Bringing it to a whole ‘nother level is the “Tema de La Carabina Ambrosio” composed by space disco legend Quartz which truly makes Humberto Navarro, the creator and producer of the show, an all-out genius (and Sparkle Army Hero).  While this clip is a bit long, you’ll want to hang in there because you don’t want to miss Gina’s dazzlingly hot Wonder Woman moment!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xa3ypbzZtQ


Da General APPROVED!

Disco Bathroom: APPROVED!

What’s the most amazing thing about the newest artisanal food shop in NYC, the Donut Plant? If your answer is that “even during a recession people are willing to pay $2.75 for one single donut”- that answer is WRONG.  The right answer is that inside this shop, which by the way, sits under the legendary Chelsea Hotel, is the most awesome Disco Bathroom ever seen! Completely mirrored tiled walls are adorned with delightful spinning disco balls and lit so sparklingly, it can only be described as KABLAM! Sadly, there’s no music pumping or smoke billowing when you flush the toilet, but I left them a note in the suggestion box. In the meantime, I’ve got my iPod and my “Disco Smoke In A Can” so I’ll be back to the Donut Plant because the donuts are delicious and the bathroom is APPROVED!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nnnkk18tkjQ

Da General Music

High Noon

Two Sisters ” High Noon” is one super hot track that brings back sparkling memories of my old break dancing days. Okay- I never really was a break dancer, but I dreamt about it a lot and in those dreams, I’m madly spinning and busting the greatest pop n’ lock routine ever seen.  I’m also wearing a show-stopping purple sequin track suit with matching kicks and I’m always dancing to this song.

Da General Stuff

I Can Has Glitter Nails

Cats are pretty cute already, but there’s one thing that can make them even more cute and that’s press-on nails.  Soft Paws has been making these gel caps for a while, but I never thought about getting them until now because they finally made them in GLITTER! I can’t wait for the fabulosity when both me and my kitties are wearing matching sparkle nails! And hey…don’t worry dog people, they also make them for your furry friends too.  What a wonderful world we live in!

These photos are from their website site and even though they’re not modeling the glitter version, these cats are SERVING!

Da General Friday Sparkle Videos

XANADU ME SPARKLE VIDEO!

Today’s Sparkle Video is one of the most glorious musical moments in film history because it’s a non-stop assault of happiness starring the heavenly Olivia Newton-John and my favorite hollywood dancer of all time, the legendary Gene Kelly.  In this clip, the music of ELO sets the magical background for the best fashion and hair moments ever seen together which are also choreographed into a melange of roller skaters, pop-n-lockers, light-up dance floors and laser beams.  This must have been one dazzlingly fun shoot to work on, however, they totally could have sprung for more sequins (yes, I’m talking to you wardrobe department!).

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m1UWSD-FaA