Psychedelic Talent: Mr. Alan Aldridge

Alan Aldridge is a UK artist. Born in 1943 in East London, he currently resides in Los Angeles. His career began in 1965 when he happened to meet the art director of Penguin Books, and began producing illustrations for book covers. Over the next two years he took over as art director, and introduced his style which resonated with the mood of the time. In 1968 he moved to his own graphic-design firm, INK, which became closely involved with graphic images for the Beatles and Apple Corps.

During the 1960s and 1970s he was responsible for a great many album covers, and helped create the graphic style of that era. He designed a series of science fiction book covers for Penguin Books. He made a big impression with his illustrations for the Beatles Illustrated Song lyrics. He also provided illustrations for "The Penguin Book of Comics", a history of British and American comic art. His work was characterised by a flowing, cartoony style and soft airbrushing - very much in step with the psychedelic styles of the times. In the theatre, in February 1969 he designed the graphics for controversial Jane Arden (director) play Vagina Rex and the Gas Oven at the London Arts Laboratory, Drury Lane.

Images from "The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics" (1969)

A retrospective Alan Aldridge - the Man with the Kaleidoscope Eyes was featured at the Design Museum in London from 10 October 2008 to 25 January 2009 was reviewed as "The trip of a lifetime".

(Wikipedia- blog.eyemagazine.com)

Penny Lane

"Miss Penny Lane...

Let me tell you what Rock and Roll will miss the day you truly retire." - Russell in "Almost Famous"

What is not to love about Kate Hudson as Penny Lane in "Almost Famous"?

From the very first shot, there was something about Kate and this character she played that made me smile. Then, i heard her name was "Penny Lane" like The Beatles song and... it was enough for me. I don´t know if it was the fact that i wanted to be her, play that perfect, fun, emotional, sweet, beautiful character more than anything but whatever it was, the thing is that i think Kate Hudson was amazing on this movie and from that moment on, i became a fan of the girl and...

I simply Fell In Love with Penny Lane!

She did get my heart from the very beginning. The way she dressed was awesome, she was obviously a Beatles fan like me and she was impossible not to love. The nicest girl with the biggest heart, sensitive, sweet, a little bit naive, a dreamer, a fragile spirit, a flower waiting to bloom, a young woman full of hope, dreams and deep inside waiting and wanting to be really loved by someone. There were times when she was all fun, dancing, smiling and there were other times when she felt very lonely even when she had her "band aids", the band, William, around. She smiled to hide every sad feeling but you could feel when she was hurt deep inside as much as the next girl for not getting the love she truly expected from Russell, the leader of the band. I guess she was the exception to The Beatles song and in the end the love she took was not equal to the love she made. She gave too much and took too little. It was better than nothing and she did as if it was ok but in her heart, she expected more than a little. Anyway, i bought all of her emotions and she made me feel her love as much as her pain. I believe Kate Hudson did a great job playing this unforgettable character. And i´m pretty sure, i´m not the only one who feels like that about Penny Lane...

(Wikipedia, imdb, fanpop)

Lovely Boho Mood

Behati Prinsloo & Julia Dunstall

by Dan Martensen

September 2009

"Ah! come into my mind, let yourself wander free and easy;
Ah! come into my life, Sunday blues girl, young and new girl..."

(Jefferson Airplane-Young Girl Sunday Blues)

IN LOVE.COM!

Beautiful photoshoot!

Great clothes and a perfect make up, too!

Need all the clothes, from the dresses to the coats, from the boots to the hats...

My closet would appreciate the gift!

The boho mood is on me...

Source: www.fashiongonerogue.com

Inspiration lies in... on? the head!

When you have a beautiful face like Sienna´s or Brigitte´s, hats are a great accesory to take into account. Hats become an option that adds a sophisticated and elegant touch to your personal fashion style.

When i saw this picture of Sienna, i thought of the one with Brigitte. The pictures are quite similar, even their serious expressions. Then, looking at some of Brigitte´s pics from the 60´s and  70´s, i came across with almost the same hats Sienna wears nowadays.

I like to believe that it´s not a coincidence but...

Inspiration.

(fanpop, people, fanpix, justjared)

Becoming BB

Vogue Paris

September 2009

Blonde Bombshell = Brigitte Bardot

Natasha Poly

I´m totally IN LOVE with ALL the clothes in this photoshoot. 

They are magnificent and sexy like the ones BB wore in the 60´s and 70´s.

It must not be easy to play such a great icon like Brigitte Bardot but i believe this photoshoot proves that it´s not impossible either. The essence and style of BB is totally captured in these photographs.

It´s... Exquisite. Sexy. Sensual. Provocative. Beautiful. Intense.

Simply HOT like the known inspiration we all adore...

 
Lovely Photoshoot by Mario Sorrenti

(Wikipedia)

For more: http://www.vogue.fr/

"The Jackie O"/ "The Bouvier" Bag by Gucci

America's most-beloved first lady, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, did her part for Gucci by being photographed with the Gucci shoulder bag she fell in love with in the old days. Afterward this handbag was renamed the "Jackie O". The classic Jackie O. shoulder bag is made of top quality leather and denim with jacquard double G pattern and a unique metal push/slide closure.

Jackie with the Gucci bag

Gucci recently launched a brand New Jackie Bag. New Jackie O. shoulder bag is more variation with a distinctive color like jewel green, wine red and deep tan. It features single adjustable strap with woven detail. A wide shoulder strap ensures it will sit comfortably on your shoulder and the interior is fully lined with a contrasting silky material. The sheer size of the bag means that it is plenty big enough. It is perfectly elegant for holding all your daily essentials. Available in some fantastically bright colors for the spring and summer season this is a bag that will get you noticed for all the right reasons, glamour and elegance. This new large Jackie shoulder bag comes with Gucci controllato card, Gucci care card, and Gucci logo dust bag.

Casual. Classy. Elegant. Ladylike. 

(Wikipedia)