All the photos of my stay in New Zealand are up on my visual diary.
Monday, November 30, 2009
HOUSE vs. HOME
"We bought a house.
Your mother made it a home."
--My dad
Architecture, decor, neighborhood--all these play a part in turning a house into a home. But, of course, what matters most are the people inside. That's something my dad taught me a long time ago. For Carl, the septuagenarian main character of Up, that realization comes only after a flight halfway across the world and many many thousand balloons--and thank goodness, because we get to be a part of his poignant journey in this remarkable and deeply touching movie.
DIVA DVD: Up. Teaser trailer via RawkusBixhu on YouTube.com. For the official Disney/Pixar trailer click here. And don't be fooled by the animation and animals--this movie is really for adults.
STYLE MANIAC's VIRTUAL GUEST ROOM
Style Maniac has been on a bit of a building spree lately. The first addition, now ready for visitors: Style Maniac's Facebook Page. If this blog is the heart and soul of Style Maniac--the living room, if you will--the new Facebook page is like the guest room of our virtual home. Come visit for awhile, meet and make friends who are crazy about style; contribute your own photos, finds, links and events; check in for style alerts and local happenings; and let me know of any suggestions you have for the Facebook Page or the Style Manic Blog.
Jackie Chan Praises Jaden Smith in 'The Karate Kid'
Not just contented being Will Smith's son, 11 year old Jaden Smith is carving out a name for himself after snagging the lead role in the updated version of the 1984 cult hit movie The Karate Kid. Yes, he will be taking the role that Ralph Macchio went famous for. And, Jackie Chan will play as his mentor in the film.
The 55 year old veteran martial arts superstar was actually impressed with Jaden's dedication and perseverance during the filming. Jackie revealed the young Smith was an eager student not only on set, but when learning about the entire filmmaking process because "he took the training very seriously.... Jaden had a lot of respect for me as his teacher, even off the set. He is as professional as many adult actors who have been in the business for years." The movie takes place in many locations, including the Great Wall of China, where Jackie and the film's fight coordinator Master Wu had the opportunity to share valuable lessons to Jaden. In his interview in People, Jaden shared that he "trained every day for four months with Master Wu. We did a lot of stretching, and Jackie taught me to ask, 'My left or camera left?' That helped.'"
Jaden Smith changed a lot because of the new learned lessons, according to 'Rush Hour' actor Jackie Chan. He added that Will Smith, Jaden's dad, informed him about the things that changed about Jaden: "When he takes his shoes off, he doesn't throw them in the corner, but puts them away neatly!" Well, learning karate really needs discipline and Jaden's out to achieve that!
Megan Fox Buys 1966 Mustang Fastback in eBay for Brian Austin Green
Megan Fox is really foxy when it comes to great deals. The Transformers hot chick just bought a 1966 Mustang Fastback in eBay for her boyfriend Brian Austin Green. The 23 year old actress just happened to surf the auction site when she saw classic red 1966 Mustang Fastback at a reasonable price, although the car needed a lot of repairs.
Megan Fox is so happy with the deal as the car was in good condition and beautiful. She also shared that her mother used to prohibit her from learning how to drive until she was 18 because she used to sneak out of the house most of the time! However, that did not stop Megan from loving cars so much. In an interview with Jay Leno, she admonished: "I used to steal my mom's car all the time when I was like 14 and 15 right before I got my license." Well, look right now, you can drive all you want. Her mom's car was a teal Kia and now you're getting a iconic 1966 Mustang Fastback. Hope you refurbish it much and get it on the street fast.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
DECORATING INSPIRATION (Part Two)
Photo by Doreen Creede
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Friday, November 27, 2009
DECORATING INSPIRATION (Part One)
Where does the inspiration for decorating a room come from? Once you understand how you live and choose the type of space you want to live in how do you narrow down your selection from the still infinite choices available?
For me it always begins with color and pattern. In the case of a yet-to-be-realized concept for my own home, the basis of inspiration were the colors and patterns of my extensive china collection (have I confessed to my china addiction yet?). On my first floor, an open living/dining/kitchen space, my Versace Medusa Red china inspired two palettes. In the "summer" palette, shown above, the bold colors of the china translate into a bold color scheme of cream accented with black, red and gold.
For me it always begins with color and pattern. In the case of a yet-to-be-realized concept for my own home, the basis of inspiration were the colors and patterns of my extensive china collection (have I confessed to my china addiction yet?). On my first floor, an open living/dining/kitchen space, my Versace Medusa Red china inspired two palettes. In the "summer" palette, shown above, the bold colors of the china translate into a bold color scheme of cream accented with black, red and gold.
Hugh Jackman Takes Lead in Robot Film 'Real Steel'
Leaving behind his Wolverine costume, Hugh Jackman is now all set to portray a pivotal role in an upcoming film salvo Real Steel. The 41 year old Australian actor will play a down-in-his-luck boxing promoter where he encounters a life-changing fate on finding a discarded robot he will train to become a boxing star . The film plot will be based on a short story penned by Richard Matheson.
This will be the first offering of the newly re-organized DreamWorks Pictures, where Steven Spielberg and film impresario Stacy Snider are in collaboration, after the film outfit moved away from Paramount in 2008. Film director Shawn Levy described that Real Steel "is a rousing sports movie about a former boxer who can no longer do the only job he's good at, and one particular robot that may be his return to grace." The budget for this film was pegged at $80 million. DreamWorks is said to be very keen on their maiden project with Hugh Jackman and the production will be kicking off in June 2010.
Columbia Road by Miles Aldridge, Vogue Italia
The shoes, the damn Nina Ricci shoes! They are the real star of this Vogue Italia editorial by Miles Aldridge. Titled 'Columbia Road', the editorial is from 2009 but I am not sure which issue exactly.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Landmine Ketchup
Agency: Publicis Mojo
Country: Australia
Via: TheDieline
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Snejana Onopka by Mariano Vivanco, Numéro Korea
After his gorgeous Jessica Stam editorial in October, Mariano Vivanco returns to Numéro Korea once again in the new December 2009 issue with the cover and editorial Show Me featuring model Snejana Onopka.
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