I <3 Shirin Neshat

First found out about her in my contemporary art class and immediately became intrigued by her work and the artist herself. An Iranian video artist, Shirin, moved from her homeland to the states for college where she received her BA, MA, and MFA at UC Berkley (university of california).



Her short films focus on her personal experiences of being exiled from Iran, and refers to the social, cultural and religious codes of muslim societies and the complexity of certain oppositions, such as man and woman. Her video works, Rapture, Zarin, and (my favourite) Turbulent, all concentrate on these ideas.

Along with her beautiful film shots, is her beautiful way of dressing. I admire how her style represents her eastern background, with the ornate jewelry and Cleopatra-like eyeliner she likes to sport around. Its simple yet elegant against her black attire alongside her penchant for exotic accessories.

Lesson Learned

Fun fact that I learned in fashion:

did you know........



that spider silk is is the strongest fiber in the world?
stronger than a bullet proof vest?


as we speak military engineers are testing the prototypes of spider silk infused, bullet-proof vests. Developed by a scientist who injected the dna, that makes spider produce this silk, into a goat and then extracting the protein from the goat's milk into a man-made spider silk. Now that is amazing.

Italy's take on a Japanese Horror Icon

i always thought kayako (scary japanese lady) from the movie "The Grudge" or the japanese version "Ju-On" , was so beautiful in a eerie, creepy sort of way and when i stumbled upon these gorgeous photos from Italian vogue i knew Franca Sozzani had similiar thoughts to mine.

Maganda Girl Prelude

Hello! welcome to maganda girl, and your gorgeous host is me, Camaybraham ;p. An inside look inside my mind and the various things that amuse it (which is alot!) Here's a lil list of the things that just make my heart a-flutter.

enjoi! *-* V

I LIKE:

gelato

girls with beach/bedhead hair (aka Erin Wasson)

the idea of bathing in milk-hey if cleopatra can do it, so can i!

j-rock/visual kei style

*indian and asian models-so gorgeous!!!

ganguro girls

punk fashion

scene girls (love their style HATE their personalities)

japanese nail art

M.I.A

parisian fashion mags

the idea of secret societies

hip hop/nu-rave style

talentless internet it girls (why, i dont know...)

plaid

cute bento-box lunches

latex ANYTHING (yes i am very kinky :o)

reading biographies of fashion designers (yet ironically never becoming a fan of their clothes...)

strawberry or choco milk

architectural heels

crazy colored hair

anything that shines, shimmers and glitters!

jabbowockeez

drinking non-alcoholic drinks in alcoholic glasses

two words : christian siriano

japanese horror movies

ghetto gay boys

movies about friends who go on an epic journey involving drugs, sex or alcohol



the fact that Audrey Hepburn jazz danced in 'funnyface'

the fact that you actually read this idiotic list and hopefully read more posts to come!

ciao piscow!