the army for all things fabulous
I’m calling it now- Mysterious Forest No 46!
Sephora’s dark green eyeshadow with gobs of blue and yellow sparkles is sick,sick, SICK! I recently bought it during my SPARKLE SHOPPING SPREE and am completely smitten- tore it open the moment I got home, rimmed my eyes like an 80’s Joan Jett and went out to party!
It’s so “Bride of Frankenstein at the Disco”…. I’m in love!
Today’s Sparkle Video defies logic. How can so many things that don’t make sense turn out so DIY KABLAM!? My first thoughts: the song… why? Snoopy… why? Was Musikladen shot in someone’s basement? Why did one woman take off her heels?
I forget all those kooky mismatched ideas when I look at this duo of SUPER HOT DISCO LADIES who are rocking the show-stopping look I like to call “DANCING SCHOOL FABULOUS”. Sequin Outfits with matching Sparkle Cuffs will never die, and throwing in hot pink feather boas: priceless!
Truth is, this video reminds me of those crazy after hours karaoke moments when everyone is feeling sassy and the costumes come out.. you know the scene.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qz4lBh1UlFo
It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for- the official invite for the next Sparkle Army party at Monster Ronson’s in magical Berlin!
If you have a Spaced Out Sparkle Outfit you’ve been gagging to wear- this would be the time! Den Haan is coming all the way from Glasgow for an intergalactic LIVE performance along with Lendless from Berlin! DJ’s Emil Doesn’t Drive and SpaceLex will keep you dancing all night and I’ll be there too- with SPARKLES ON!
September 11, 2010…. see you soon!
Today is all about sharing a favorite and this one is epic! Nothing else I’ve ever heard can compare to the beautiful complexity of El Coco’s “Cocomotion”. When you listen to this song, you can taste the champagne and feel THE FABULOSITY OF 1977!
The musical journey begins with a dramatic string intro and then builds every few bars bringing a new layer of instruments to enjoy. I think Disco was so much better when real instruments were played, don’t you agree? Real drums and snares, real strings, real horns- the roundness of the sounds are so full of life. From the twonky guitars to the glorious horns to the SEXY SPARKLING VOCALS- this is THE ONE that’s playing in Disco Heaven… I just know it!
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_ENr–X8YU
Today’s Sparkle Video features the sequin catsuit to end all sequin catsuits because this SPACED OUT SILVER number is totally OFF THE CHAIN! What’s amazing is how current the shape is- those shoulders are right on trend in 2010. I’m also tripping on the right sleeve that includes a fabulous, “hinting at a SPACE CUFF” detail! Notice when Emily Woods is moving, she knows how to work that body to show off this genius design?
Truthfully, I do find this outfit an odd choice for a classic song like Proud Mary and I wonder why didn’t she go for covering a hot track by Patrick Cowley, but who really cares? She looks stunning amidst all those disco balls and laser beams, and isn’t that what we all want out of life?
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZQO1qWm_wA
Because I cannot stop pointing them out every time I see them, I thought it time to pay them homage. Not for the shy or timid, SPACE CUFFS are the most glorious and daring accessories one can wear.
From a book published in 1983 called “Fashion 2001”, this outfit is single-handedly responsible for my obsession and was created by France Andrevie, a Belgian designer who specialized in avant garde clothing. This cherished book is filled with images from various designers who shared their SPACED OUT FASHION PREDICTIONS for the future, but this one is by far my favorite! Wouldn’t the world be a more fabulous place if people dressed in this DISCO-TASTIC ensemble all the time?
Sadly, Mlle. Andrevie never got to see how her predictions for the future turned out, as she passed away in 1984 at the age of 39. Today, I declare that the Sparkle Army is devoted to keeping her dream alive and I encourage all of you to go out, find some fabulous materials and start making yours today!
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again… SPACE CUFFS: GET SOME!
There’s only one thing to say about today’s Sparkle Video and that’s: KABLAM! THE DAZZLE DANCERS are Heroes of the Sparkle Army and in this sassy version of the Love Boat, it’s pretty clear why. All of our favorite things jam packed into 4 minutes and 1 second of fun- scantily clad bodies, glitter, sparkles and MORE GLITTER! Did you happen to notice the fabulous use of SPARKLE CUFF FASHION? (Get Some!)
“Although we prefer to be nude, the Dazzle Dancers perform covered in glitter and stripped down to masterfully designed costumes. Our goals, however, extend beyond mere spectacle. We are committed to spreading a message of love and sexual freedom. We battle the forces of blandness, fear and isolation so common in our clenched culture of coffee franchises, fear marketing and money worship. All of this is accomplished through the powerful forces of dance, glitter and fun” (excerpt from Dazzle Dancers’ Manifesto, www.dazzledancers.com)
AMEN DAZZLE DANCERS.. AMEN!
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHwCzzfhuEE
Just when you thought it was safe to go out and not get hit by a glitter bomb, the Sparkle Army is returning to Berlin on SEPTEMBER 11, 2010. Once again, Monster Ronson’s will be tricked out with disco balls, smoke and laser beams so you can dance all night to DJ’s spinning the best in SPACED OUT SPARKLE DISCO and a very special spotlight LIVE PERFORMANCE from DEN HAAN! More details to come soon, but for now… SAVE THE DATE!
You better get started making your outfit! For inspiration and “how to” tips, check out www.mjtrim.com. I’m on my way there right now!
Because it’s Saturday and you are all headed out to the Disco tonight, here’s some inspiration for you! “Disco Beauty: Nighttime Makeup by Sandy Linter” was published in 1979 and features full color photos and instructions for high drama beauty for the Disco. Sandy Linter is LEGENDARY in the fashion and makeup world and this book was her collaboration with other great artists including top hair stylists Harry King and John Sahag. I love to look at all the GLITTERING, SHIMMERING MODELS who were the most gorgeous icons of the era such as Patti Hansen, Esme and Gia!
Shooting this book must have been fun fun FUN and leads me to wonder- did they go to Studio 54 before or after each shoot day? Maybe both.. it was 1979 after all!
Due to a crushing Champagne hangover, this is going to be short and sweet, but no matter because today’s Sparkle Video doesn’t need much introduction. The fabulous Amanda Lepore’s “Cotton Candy” is oodles of fun with gobs of GLITTERING JEWELS and DANCING SPARKLES! Also starring super hottie Cazwell as the nerdy love interest, this is one of those videos I can’t get enough of- it really is sweet like Cotton Candy!
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54_hTQk9GqM
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