July 16, 201014 yr http://news.dphotographer.co.uk/news/exhib...tion-by-rankin/Rankin blurs the boundaries of fashion, photography and fine art in Painting Pretty Pictures, a collection of painterly studies of feminine beauty. Using digital retouching as a tool for artistic effect, stunning nudes of some of the world’s top models, including Yasmin Le Bon, Heidi Klum and Lily Cole, are transformed into apparent oil paintings.Always keen to explore the limits of his chosen medium, Rankin reframes the debate surrounding the use of digital image manipulation, creating a new hyperreal aesthetic that merges fantasy and reality. With Gerhard Richter amongst his inspirations, Rankin departs from his trademark style, creating images which seem almost classical through the use of the latest imaging technologies.Painting Pretty Pictures will run from 30th July – 29th August at Annroy Gallery, Rankin’s own Kentish Town gallery space. The book is available from all good book stores and via http://www.turnaround-uk.com, priced £25.00.
July 16, 201014 yr "I was always different"http://www.bettyconfidential.com/ar/ld/a/h...-different.htmlHeidi Klum fans, get your sewing kits out and some fresh new fabrics because Project Runway is coming back to Lifetime July 29th with its eighth season. And this time around there will be more kooky couture competitions than ever before.As a judge on the show, Heidi is used to putting the contestants through some seriously difficult challenges. But what obstacles has the 37-year-old knockout faced in her own life? We found out!“I went swimming with sharks in a cage," Heidi tells BettyConfidential. “It was for a Discovery Channel segment, and I’m not the best swimmer. I’m also not a fan of sharks.”However, Heidi put her fear aside and took the plunge. “I learned to scuba dive a few days before. I remember being surrounded by fish guts and I kept seeing fins dipping in and out of the water around the boat. I don’t know why but I jumped in with the camera crew. After I got out and took off my mask, they had to re-film me almost 10 times because I was freaking out and cursing!”Heidi wasn’t always a brave shark-diving woman of power. In fact, when she was a child she often felt insecure about her propensity to play dress-up. A surprisingly commonplace emotion for the Amazonian glamour goddess the public sees her as today. “People in my school, my teachers, even my friends looked at me funny. I was always different because of how I dressed in such an otherwise casual school.”Instead of hiding from the differences between Heidi and her demurely dressed classmates, she embraced her burgeoning desire to be creative with clothes. “I was always into fashion," she tells us. “I started with taking sewing classes in school. If I hadn’t started modeling I would have gone to design school. I even made clothes for my Barbies with my mom. I was always a bit out there.”She calls it “out there.” We call it a creative calling.These days Heidi has no reason for insecurity, or time. She is a working mother of four who always looks stunning for her husband, Seal. How does she do it? “You must be organized and narrow things down,” she says. "Start with your closet and get rid of everything that doesn’t work or that’s too 'mumsy' or slouchy. Get rid of everything frumpy and keep only things that always work so you don’t have to take so much time.”Time is certainly of the essence when it comes to the upcoming season of Project Runway. Contestants are under the gun to produce premium fashion pieces in what feels like nanoseconds. In addition to creating the garments, Heidi admits she’s judging their own personal styles as well. “I like to see what they’re wearing on top of what they’re designing,” she says. "Some of them dress over-the-top. I always get a chuckle out of this one contestant. The group is opinionated and strong as a whole.” Sounds like the cast is just like their lovely hostess.Is there anything this brazen supermodel/stylista won’t do?“I would never jump out of an airplane,” she says.We won’t hold that against the lovely Heidi Klum. After all, she’s a killer couture shark.
July 16, 201014 yr If you're tired of reading all the articles I post, here's a picture from Project Runway:
July 17, 201014 yr July 16 with family New York’s Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. July 17 After workout breakfast
July 23, 201014 yr Thanks for the pics, MjAtaura. Some of them are new to me. By the way, do you think you can translate this video for us:
July 24, 201014 yr ez_c Yes, I can. You need literal translation, or can be estimated, and in your own words?
July 24, 201014 yr ez_c Yes, I can. You need literal translation, or can be estimated, and in your own words?I haven't been in here in sometime. But, Thanks to everyone for the hard work. Especially ex_c, MjAtura, Sanja, and the many others that I've missed. I am pretty sure that ex_c would you like a translation. One closer to what she is saying is best whatever you can do is best.
July 24, 201014 yr ez_c Yes, I can. You need literal translation, or can be estimated, and in your own words? It can be as detailed you want to make it.
July 24, 201014 yr she talks about the world cup and that swhe obviously rooted for the germans and unfortunately they got bronze and thats about it..basically
July 27, 201014 yr DON'T FORGET!On Wednesday on Live with Regis and KellyRegis and Kelly welcome the beautiful HEIDI KLUM, who will chats about the newest season of "Project Runway."
July 28, 201014 yr The summer has flown by for Heidi Klum, who has been busy taping Project Runway and "auf'ing" designers. The reality competition's eighth season premieres Thursday on Lifetime (9 p.m. ET/PT). USA TODAY's Cindy Clark catches up with the German stunner, 37, on the show, style and family fun.Q: Can you believe it's already Season 8?A: It goes by so fast. It's been great. When we first start (each season) and we have 16 designers sitting there, I'm always like, 'Here we go again!' But you get to know them (the designers), and then it really flies byQ: What can we expect from this crop of talent?A: A different mixture of people. There are a few people that sometimes I'm more interested in what they're wearing than what they're designing!Q: Any changes to the show this season?A: The show is going to be 90 minutes long, so people get 30 more minutes of what they already love. We kind of base the 90 minutes on the story that is naturally happening. ... We are a reality show and we tell the stories that just happen — we don't give them lines. Now we have that time to tell more stories about the designers, or when something goes wrong, we can show it. Before, I don't think people always understood why someone was let go. Now it is more clear on why we judge and how we judge. And you'll get to hear more from Tim (Gunn).Q: Can you share some of your own tips for a fashionable summer?A: Go with a lot of jewelry — big necklaces and cuffs. You can also wear dresses with boots. I think you have to do the sweet and hard mix together. ... If I wear a really sweet dress, I wear a studded boot to do a little yin and yang. Mix and match prints. Things you normally think are wrong together, you should try to put together. If you look at haute couture, they do it all the time.Q: Do you have vacation plans?A: We always go to Mexico in May to get remarried, a short family trip. They (kids Leni, 6, Henry, 4, Johan, 3, and Lou, 9 months) are like, 'Yeah, we're going to Mexico because Mommy and Daddy are getting married again!' They get to see the same people and go to the same beach, and they love it. Usually in August, we go away for two or three weeks together. We usually go visit Grandma and Grandpa in Germany. And usually my husband (singer Seal) and I run off together. ... We need time alone, too!Q: How do you get your children ready for a trip?A: They get excited, but they don't really understand time. I make a calendar for them and they cross off days every day. Then we get them special toys, and they know these toys, they are especially for the holiday.Q: What have your kids been up to while you've been filming PR in New York? A: We take advantage of everything the city has to offer. Tomorrow we go to Blue Man Group, we went to the Statue of Liberty and rode the tour bus around the city, we went to the ballet. We do a full-on sightseeing program. When I'm not filming, we do all of these different activities. When I'm filming, they go to camp. Sometimes we sneak out, and I meet with all of my friends who have children, too. Last weekend, I was with two of my friends, and they brought their babies.http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2010-0...klum28_ST_N.htm
July 28, 201014 yr http://news.dphotographer.co.uk/news/exhib...tion-by-rankin/Rankin blurs the boundaries of fashion, photography and fine art in Painting Pretty Pictures, a collection of painterly studies of feminine beauty. Using digital retouching as a tool for artistic effect, stunning nudes of some of the world’s top models, including Yasmin Le Bon, Heidi Klum and Lily Cole, are transformed into apparent oil paintings. Always keen to explore the limits of his chosen medium, Rankin reframes the debate surrounding the use of digital image manipulation, creating a new hyperreal aesthetic that merges fantasy and reality. With Gerhard Richter amongst his inspirations, Rankin departs from his trademark style, creating images which seem almost classical through the use of the latest imaging technologies. Painting Pretty Pictures will run from 30th July – 29th August at Annroy Gallery, Rankin’s own Kentish Town gallery space. The book is available from all good book stores and via http://www.turnaround-uk.com, priced £25.00. Here's a picture of Heidi from Rankin's Painting Pretty Pictures, which also appears in the latest issue of (Italian?) MAX magazine:
July 28, 201014 yr Join Us for Happy Hour 'n a Half on July 28 to Celebrate Season 8! By LifetimeCaitlin Fri., Jul. 23, 2010 , 2:31 pm EDT We are so excited about all things new for Season 8, we need to celebrate! On Wednesday, July 28, you and your friends* are invited to a special event we're calling Happy Hour 'n a Half at eight fabulous bars located in New York, Philly, Chicago and L.A.! Join us for "Project Runway"-inspired cocktails (the first one's on us!), raffles, giveaways and 90 minutes of fashion fun. The first 100 guests receive a "Runway" goodie bag filled with some seriously fun show swag. Want in? No R.S.V.P. is needed! Click on the invitations below for all the details in your city: Please drink (and sew) responsibly. All posters are the same, only different city and venue for parties
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