Monday, August 27, 2007

"I need a hero!"

Oh so my camping trip was A-mazing (yes I know thatsnot how you spell it). The staff was nice, friendly, and always made sure I was safe before doing an activity. Here are some activities I did....1)The Power Pole: you climb this 25 ft or ever so slightly more feet of a pole (no worries there are things to step on on the way up), then you a stand on the very top, get ready to leap, and jump towards this big red ball and touch it. You are harnessed the hole time, and the staff has your back like the whole time.2) Sky coaster:people pull you by a rope 40 feet into the air, then you pull a cord once ready, and brace for a yank as you free fall and swing back and forth...up until you come to a stop.3)One of my fav. activites was the climbing wall. It is pretty much self explanatory you know a wall with fake rock holds at various levels:easy, medium, and hard inside of a gym. It was my first time on one and it was a blast!
Alright here is the much awaited post. Before I start though, keep in mind what you might want me to post about. No I am not facing an inspiration block, I just want to make this blog more enjoyable for you readers!



Here are two beauties who I think have unique looks. First is Johnny Depp's better half: Vanessa Paradis. This lady is french, she acts, and I just love love love her last name! The girl below her is you guessed it a model!Who might you ask? Well her name is Darla, not sure what to think about the name. Should I go awwwwwwwwwwwwww or should I say her name in a western accent? hehehehe.


Here are a couple of shots from the Oscar de la Renta collection. These pics really spoke to me...they're absolutely divine! With the expert tailoring and whatnot this season, the average woman is being presented as a powerful figure. The clothes effervesce total chic and sleekness.

Oh and speaking of powerful..here's a little something I prepared for you all....



PEP TALK
You need to look at yourself. Take up a challenge of your own for a change. Get out of your comfort zone. Look at Betty, she was not intimidated by the people at Mode magazine. Or Nacho...he risked a lot by being a monk and trying to purdue his luchador dream. Even the mystery men (and girl) who made what seemed ordinary gifts into tools to fight evil!!! Now let's change the focus, and get back to you. Want to where a super savvy outfit that shows off your personal style...get to it. Meaning to talk to that guy/girl?Well...get to it. Yes yes I know easier said than done, but someone has to say something! I speak on behalf of myself as well, a little more confidence goes a longggggggggg way. And, for some of you you have just started the new school year, for others the school year has yet to begin. My point?Its time for a little change.
"Where have all the good men goneAnd where are all the gods?
Where’s the street-wise HerculesTo fight the rising odds?
Isn’t there a white knight upon a fiery steed?
Late at night I toss and I turn and I dream of what I needI need a hero
I’m holding on for a hero ‘til the end of the night
He’s gotta be strongAnd he’s gotta be fastAnd he’s gotta be fresh from the fight
I need a heroI’m holding on for a hero ‘til the morning light"
part of the "I need a Hero song" by Bonnie Taylor.
MY RESPONSE:PSHAW!BE YOUR OWN HERO!Oh and for some reason the movie "Shrek 2" comes to mind...

34 comments:

jackie said...

nice post! i love vanessa paradis, she is sorgeous. looking forward to the next entry :)

muchlove.

Tru said...

wow your camping trip sounds wonderful.

Ellie Lee said...

haha i've always loved doing adventurous; jumping frm the platform stuff~
and vanessa is gorgeous!!!

the pep talk is fab! and somehow i;m thinking of fantastic four and ben grimm's character=p

love!

Carolina Lange said...

Vanessa Paradis is so beautiful!
I love that Oscar de la Renta collection!

Anja said...

Lovely pictures! Haha I actually saw someone who was so reminiscent of Ugly Betty today!

Fashion Fleur said...

love the first pic!
fedoras seem to be popular right now..

Eritia said...

your camping trip sounds super fun :]! and I love love love America Ferrera. Thanks for the comment!

Gina said...

I like the top photo!

Jo said...

Vanessa Paradis...she is absolutly gorgeous!
good luck on being adventurous!
great post

:)

Anonymous said...

Oh My gosh! Model Darla is so striking! She looks so out of this world in the most beautiful way possible!! I think i actually want to look like her...plastic surgery here i come!!

And i love the first Oscar de La Renta dress, thats something i would defintely wear if i was a millionare (oh i'm a poet)! While the second is so regal and has beautiful detailing.

Romeika said...

I don't like Vanessa Paradis, she married my dreamman *LOL* But oh well, i have seen this picture somewhere (don't remember where right now!) and she looks great, i love the hat. I think Johnny Depp shot this picture himself.

re:"The hours" is a GREAT film.

Anonymous said...

I love this week how you talk about empowerment and confidence. You start with your camping trip (which sounds awesome!) and end with a positive note for change. Good. Great!

Erin Darcel said...

love the empowerment pep talk. we all need it once in a while. FABULOSITIES.

CĂ©line Messager said...

i really love vanessa paradis but i'm jalous of his husband johny deep!!
LOL

kiSS FRom france
satin-pump

E said...

Nice blog. :)
And I adoooore Vanessa Paradis. The Girl on the Bridge is fantastic, so are her CDs, other movies, her pictures... No doubt why she's one of the few muses of Karl Lagerfeld... :D
Check my blog please, everyone. :D
My blog

Lauren said...

cute post!
yea i love that song! - have u heard imogen heaps version? i also think of shrek 2 when i hear it lol

Anonymous said...

Good on you for going camping! The whole idea of camping for me is out of the question.

Ella Gregory said...

i love the be ugly t shirt
and the first pic is so stunning
i had to save it for inspiration

Arsheen said...

pep talk was nice ;) cool blog

Jen (MahaloFashion) said...

I'm glad you had a good time on your camping trip!
america ferrera is fabulous can't wait for ugly betty to start up again!

Susana Rodrigues said...

Hi sweetie!
sorry I took so long to answer, but yes lets exchange links!!
You have a great blog and I'm gonna add you to my favs right now!
Luv
Su

hannah said...

vanessa paradis looks gorgeous in that first photo!

cotton candy said...

i want to go on a camping trip too!!

Alexa said...

love the pep talk. i feel the same. :]

check out my last post!

alluretone said...

love darla baker- she has stunning blue eyes!

A. said...

i love your blog, deer.

Sarah Carson said...

you blog is friggin amazing! i love reading it, it reminds me of the way my mind works and OMG i love shrek 2 specially that song but i like the frou frou version that's in the shrek soundtrack rather than jennifer saunders' version in the film!
great post!
sarissa xxx

Sarah Carson said...

oh yeah and lol it is me in the pic! i look pissed off don't i? lol! thanks for the camp bit, SO jealous. the whole camp thing fascinates me, amongst other american traditions like prom and homecoming (*what the hell is homecoming?)
ly, saris xx

Emily said...

that model looks so gorgeous the one under jhohnny depps girlfriend
also i love jhohnny depps girlfriend aswell
sorry bout my crap grammer

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In Yr Fshn said...

That fuschia Audrey Hepburn-esque dress is perfection!

Anonymous said...

your camp sounds like so much funnn!!! omg! those oscar dresses are loverly!!! love love.

Jen (MahaloFashion) said...

blog girl;)

Ebony Looney said...

Amen, sista! I can't wait to see Ugly Betty this fall.