soft*soap

2 Things:

2009-04-24T15:27:00.004Z

Firstly, I think I am in LOVE...! Ash, wherever you are, will you marry me?

Secondly, Kanye West and his gang of toddler-numpties are so synthetic it makes me want to puke fur! And, as for his girlfriend - try hard much? This is the thing American's don't get, you can't buy style. You just can't.

I'm so fed up!? This is self inflicted. This is the last time I write about perez-worthy-celebrity. Promise.

...by Maison Martin Margiela, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Olivier Zahm

2009-04-14T15:02:00.002Z

A fat book! It is yet to be released but a copy can be pre-ordered from amazon. I am rather gutted, it would be more than an ideal read for the dissertation- but we shall all have to wait till 1st September 2009 for its release, sadly. I wonder if the fashion media will make such a huge palava about the book... that might blow the secret man's cover!!

With all due respect...

2009-04-13T11:17:00.005Z

It must be said that of Deconstructivism, fashion writers and journalists don't have a fucking clue what they are writing about. That they attempt to link it to Derridian Deconstruction theoretical suicide - and then everybody wonders why everybody else deems the industry superficial and uninformed. You can't say, dear Patricia Mears, that although "deconstruction in fashion is relatively new, numerous historical precedents exist, including the opulent silks deliberately woven with slits and slashed that were the rage in fashion during the sixteenth century German Renaissance". Unknowingly, Mears’s statement immediately reduces fashion’s interpretation of deconstruction as of being simply a trend. Derrida coined the term deconstruction in the 1960s. That sixteenth century “Western European courts had adopted this flashy new style” , (of slashed luxurious fabrics that were all the “rage”), is pure coincidence to the work of true deconstructivist fashion designers. I think one can attribute Mears’ statement as being symptomatic of a rushed reinterpretation and marginalisation of Derrida’s Deconstruction in order to fill the dark void of the excesses of the 1980s which filtered through into fashion design, and therefore an inward desire for the industry to be regarded with more seriousness. And these people are paid to educate...This dissertation business is obviously a rather frustrating at the best of times because I am trying to put fashion in good light here, but all these, people, these fashion "academics" appear to be more qualified to write for heat magazine than for, other, more important, 'stuff!'- in this instance anyway... In other news, I have a new love:

"Le Destroy"

2009-03-30T13:35:00.003Z

So clearly my current preoccupation doesn't come as a surprise. The new blog layout, Margiela's work as eyecandy, and now this video. I am quickly learning that Deconstructivism cannot be singularily defined. Dearest Derrida kind of turned the world upside down when he pioneered the theory, and it really is a bothersome exercise to truely understand what he was on about. Anyway my dissertation is yet to be titled- yet to be written. But 'Le Destroy'- What is Tailoring to Architecture? is playing on my mind... suggestions? Deconstruction in fashion and architecture does not seem to have been explored in one body of text, unless I have failed on the research side of things, but anyway it seem quite a mammoth task to bring this relationship to surface. Literally a four week challenge! I found this today though, and without sounding really naff it is rather thought provoking: a) Is deconstruction that easy to do? b) If not, is there a close affiliation with Derrida's philosophy or has this relationship been completely disregarded with relevant designers simply 'responding to our times'. And finally c) Can anyone take part- does one have to hold an intellectual predisposition to participate, or just be famous? More importantly how the fuck do I relate this back to architecture...

Changes

2009-03-21T16:37:00.002Z

So the blog has a new look, and despite being a work in progess I'm happy with how things are looking. Life is a working progress so I have always believed in changes. You don't look the same all your life, or think the same, right?

♫ Je Veux Te Voir ♫

2009-03-13T10:42:00.003Z

It’s a year today since I last graced the virtual world of mine own bloggersphere and I can't say that much has changed. I had promised a regular feed the last time I disappeared, but I think I'm coming to terms with the fact that I am a different kind of human-be-ing. The kind who is always late, who may or may not show up, who leaves everything to the ninth hour, and who dips and dabbles in many a habit so that it loses its status as habit transforming like a thief in the night into mere distraction. I am chief procrastinator, and I have also realized that the opportunity to blog occurs only when I am days from deadlines. The hand in of my life is fast approaching, so I blog. Who knows how long I will be 'here' for, whatever the case I hope that it is a fruitful edit. Despite all of this I remain sincerely committed to soft*soap, I could have started a new blog- mentally I am in a different place, however soft*soap is steadfast and a record of things that have tickled me in the past. 'An Archive' -vomit here- (fellow students will comprehend). I am one with a contradicting personality- yes but that is the strength I behold-pimp! I will leave you with an interesting take on London Fashion Week à la jojo&malou. Its been dubbed as the ccredit-crunch runway alternative, but I think that its more than that. The strength rests its accessibility. Sent to editors of various publications via e-mail and available on their website for all to see, this could be a new found way of rapid impromptu/casual communication, and perhaps more regularly than the fashion week diarizes. (If London Fashion Week became more accessible, designers could be talking to the consumer, rather than the consumer lapping it all up s like the headless-moranic-addicted-to-glitter-monkey it has become, (we are all guilty). If the industry is so big, so important- then why shouldn't the consumer have their own moment of unbiased critique before heat magazine dictates to the masses what's 'hot', -again, vomit here-. Perhaps, were we blessed with a few more Margiela's in the industry this blurb could be even worth talking about...) Yelle offers a nice choice of soundtrack, very bouncy and isn't the video rather clever, engaging almost...

Handshake Heartbreak HD from Jojo & Malou on Vimeo.

Agent Provocateur ♥♥♥♥♥ Dita Von Teese Striptease

2008-03-13T01:22:00.004Z

My current mind trip ♥ there's a lot more than what you think going on here ♥♥ it is truely special ♥♥♥ A personal belief of mine is that a woman's sexuality is sacred, once harnessed ♥♥♥♥ That Dita, she owns a harness...

Chanel JOY-RIDE *

2008-01-30T20:33:00.000Z

I just, I really want it. I need it, actually. It's been updated for spring/summer 08, and its shiny with leather. So shiny, so clean, so 8 speed... Its my birthday soon...anyone??

OSVALDO

2008-01-29T17:16:00.001Z

I want to express my position as a whore, for mac. About how gorgeous mac is, how beautifully seamless her operation is, how a whisper of a movement over her smooth velvet mousepad can be as arousing as... well...mac on top!form.
Anyway... my Osvaldo is dying. She shouldn't be dying, its just I've put her under enormous stress nearly everyday over the past year, which has been somewhat traumatic for her. Giulia gave her a boy's name and I’ve never looked back. Osvaldo has really been a victim of circumstance: from studio to studio she has suffered many a fall and is subsequently arthritic. She can barely smile without a groan. And despite her slight discoloration, She's still breathing: her belly button murmurs soft breaths of helplessness.

Now you could ask, why after only 3 years is her life slipping away? I mean Macs are made for design, for software that tears relentlessly through the soul... with a tortoise shell built to take any impact. She is meant to be robust, and yes I am rather clumsy but not so much that I'm guilty of homicide. Once you go black you can't go back? Well, once you buy into a Mac you are in there for life. By that I mean various components will need replacement, that doesn't come cheap, within two years of purchase- I am now on cable number three (kind of like a birthday candle for each year). Oh did I mention that most architectural practices have switched to PC, how ugly, because of lack of software compatibility...(fuck you AutoDesk)??? Despite these troublesome times, I would never look to windows...pah!

I still want another Mac. I need it- sorry Osvaldo but despite many happy times we shared together, your time is up. I know it and I don't care that I have been seduced by the shiny-shiny, by the pure minimalism, ease of functionality, the fact that it says my name, tells me my start up disk is nearly full and the time every half hour- in any voice-the fact that everything matches from i-pod, to headphones, laptop to speaker, that she glows like moonlight at night, the feint hummmm. Truly !le petit mort! -!

i-need some air...

Zaha Hadid + Hoxton Square...You do the math...

2007-11-27T00:33:00.000Z

Zaha Hadid is coming to town! This is really interesting as it is her first built project in Hingerland. England. The East End is most best I say. There's no square like Hoxton hello Lara Bohinc! Interesting as designers in two very different fields, these successful women marking their teritory big style- boys beware. There is plenty of hope yet for our wonderous gender!

p.s. Is it just me or is Aggy Dean's (aka Laura Hollins-knew her name was wayyyyy to good to be true, but its ok, its in the family) personal style so strong that she looks hugely uncomfortable in mainstream shows? Please Miss Stephanie...your uptake on the matter...

24HRS

2007-11-20T18:23:00.000Z

Showstudio http://showstudio.com/ is top of my haunt list including email, weatherdotcom, myed, fb, blackberry synch... I'm a geek and Luella says its ok. Caring and sharing as I am, I though you will want to see this. Queue Miss Stephanie! Contributors like Nick Knight and Stefano Pilati are a part of a super amazing thing! I mean I need and want my shiny glossy monthlies but no joke, this is like THE daily newspaper for the intellectually fashion, film and design minded/inspired few. Someone refered to one of the YSL films you'll find there as gloryfied advertising. For many reasons I was happy to let it go, but now I'm curious as to how other people see it, especially those who are in the know from a less passive point of veiw and even more so if you are not oblivious to Hussien Chalayan and what he is to fashion.So have a browse and let the comments roll in. Big hearts. xoxo

How We Met*

2007-11-09T13:58:00.000Z

So I haven't blogged in over 4 months now. Not to say that I haven't been inspired (because this summer was a great time for that), but that I haven't come across something worth mentioning. Ok that's a lie. I just fell out of habit, im not lazy, i'm not. I just...OH GOD!! I'M SO SORRY FOR THE NEGLET!!! To all my loyals...all three of you!!! A peace offering and a promise that I shall never disappear again... something I stumbled upon during an hour of procrastination. Had to share the love! I'm back, bitch...

Agyness Dean

2007-06-11T19:40:00.000Z

There are some beautiful looking models on the scene just now-Jessica, Hye, Coco, Irina and Chanel but to name a few, all interesting with a coveted level of quirk not to mention knobbly knees - queue Chanel- imperfections making them so unique, although if I'm honest the Chanel knee issue needs to be addressed however all this later, but first Aggie Aggie Aggie! I love this girl because her lips are bigger than mine in a bottom heavy kind of way with coal thick eyebrows that make you wanna jump! Sounds clownish but this strange overt femininity works so well on her because she physically juxtaposes herself with her strong androgynous persona...imagine if her lips were paper thin...see? Gone would be all the appeal! And gosh what a name! Sounds like 'James Dean'- see what i just did there, names like these are for people who will never be forgotten! One thing I must say is that in most of her editorials she does have one look...I hate to say it but unless things are spiced up could she be soon be a blitz supermodel forgotten, despite her distinct look, feverish energy inducing lips and sumptuous pale skin, or is she an era model distinguished by one look, a Marilyn of the 21st century? Aggie is *London* and in ten years time she will be the face of the naughties in an era defining kind of way...

I faught the war but the war won't stop for the love of god!

2007-06-11T11:53:00.000Z

Metric - Monster Hospital (MSTRKRFT RMX)

This song makes me tingle seriously its off a wicked album cardigans meets the yeah yeah yeahs and you can torrent from bittorrent so download it there it's super super amazing and commands a silent disco in the underground!!
Metric - Monster Hospital

Lincoln J. Barrett

2007-06-04T16:13:00.000Z

''Not just a pretty face'', she said. ''And yes, ofcourse I would...'' I replied.

High Contrast- Racing Green

2007-06-04T15:49:00.000Z

Ok so today is clearly a day for the video. High Contrast is currently my true favourite driving me crazy with 'If We Ever' which is absolute brilliance with all the right things happening at the right moment- I love love love love! Saw High Contrast live at Hospitality @ Explicit Bongo Club earlier this year with Logistics and it was immense! 'If We Ever' is my anthem in a summer defining sort of way and I will try and get a hold of it for you guys its trés difficult to just now. I have it on a mixtape bit lame really. Anyway enjoy this vid I think its cute and I'm sure you'll agree that Lincoln Barrett is fit, as fu*k!

Fergie, Jessica, Christina and Drum'n'Bass

2007-06-04T14:31:00.001Z

See, there's just no room for pop in this world...

UK Apache & Shy Fx - Original Nuttah

2007-06-04T14:19:00.000Z

Ten years ago I would have been 11? Thats 1997 therefore I was listenting to maybe Blackstreet? TLC? Bit of Foxy Brown- I don't think I was old enough to?! If I was cool, which I wasn't back then, I would have had this on a mixtape. On its release ten years ago this became instant vintage material, and even today its still sounding fressssssssh* ya get me!?

Medicine Man!

2007-05-25T17:07:00.000Z

This is really refreshing it gets me all excited inside...thank you Docle & Gabbana for trading in tacky for wacky, just for us.

oh the madness...

2007-05-16T15:25:00.000Z

I chuckled when I stumbled upon this...the rights and graces these oh so beautiful women earned for themselves, not to mention the cancer...one should really should quit the habit huh..?

Comme Des Garçons *

2007-05-16T15:13:00.000Z

I have been in an odd state of mind recently, not really knowing whether I'm coming or going, not knowing what state I currently lay in- joy*sorrow*love*self pity*lust*anxiety*sublime satisfaction*hope*anger*relief*esteem- all of these crazy energies folding into a soufflé of emotion that I simply cannot define, nor control. I feel it in my dreams- they are intriguing but cruel with the uncertainty of reality when one awakes. It really does affect everyday toil, informing the attitude towards aims and goals and what, if any of these are achieved. It even targets the inner self whereby suddenly what I am, my perception of who I am is altered, through maybe a need or want to change, or pressure to do so. I am acutely aware that this sounds incredulously gay, and I'm sooooo not for pretentious bloggers who define themselves through blatant wants and needs, but 'like' sincerely, I saw this collection and what I am right this minute (it could change) finally made sense because of the dialogue created through the tailoring, the detail, lines and volume, the juxtaposition of colour palettes from fabric to eyeshadow, these details. We are what we wear- or what we aspire to wear, I strongly believe that. One easily relates! It holds a bold narrative, and if the above makes no sense at all then understand this- it holds a bold narrative. The show was like a poem, coming to life. It’s not trying recklessly to be different or to pop out because Comme Des Garçons bears no need to do so. It is truly poetic, I emphasise that, and unpredictable for an aw07 collection as it succeeds in harmonising so much energy, emotion, humor and romance; whipped like shiny enamel double cream...for a season otherwise cold, dull and grey...

all chewed up*

2007-05-16T14:55:00.000Z

Tape gear is what I like to call it. Its kitsch and cleverly incorporated into many a style piece, like these Marella Foschi's purses. Each item is a handmade one off which is so, so kind! You can choose from a range of colourful linings and zips to get the combination that suits your outfit for a reasonable $43 including postage...

...Customize an old cassette into a hot accessory to compliment your American Apparel wardrobe, by threading a shiny goldie lookin' chain through it, hanging off your neck with pride with that authentic Run DMC vibe...

a hat?

2007-05-16T14:03:00.000Z

When I get lazy out comes the hat, to cover a bad hair day, to cover roots, to cover frizz, or to avoid having to use a brush that day. Grand I say! But lately I've noticed a shift in pattern. When one is confronted with hat-in-shop these days one buys for structure and shape, colour and weight. Hat trends should no longer be limited to just the baker boy style. A recent trip to Armstrong’s Vintage Emporium in Edinburgh town (a regular haunt when one is skint and looking for a purchase perk) delivered 2 hats - a gorgeous burgundy 1930s borderline cloche style felt, and a wonderful jersey cream and mocha pleated turban style cap. Hats are great pieces for juxtaposition as well as to culminate multitude levels of expression so actually one does not become a trend, but a trendsetter. Visit your nearest vintage store for some key shapes and volumes, play with lace play with straw and bows don't be scared- juxtapose is the key word here. Don't worry about hygiene hats tend to be the cleanest things when shopping vintage. For some inspiration check out Marc Jacobs aw07 as well as Prada ss07! And one other thing...make sure your hair is as groomed as a horse on show because everyone will want to try it on!

Bianca Beauchamp...

2007-05-16T13:42:00.000Z

Here at soft*soap we like to bring something a little different (which is why it is so difficult to catergorize this blog). This will make others smile, some blush with curiosity and the rest turn away, embarrassed... Either way it is thought provocative which is in turn what art is all about...

when one door closes, so opens a window...

2007-05-11T20:06:00.000Z

After a week tinged with bad luck, having lost both my mobile and bank card, it is time I seriously reassessed my priorities and goals in life....
How rather fitting for tis the season of the ice lolly...

HOT BOG*i want i want!

2007-05-10T17:29:00.000Z

Look how pimp this little beauty is...you'll never suffer the shame, disgust, cramps due to squattage, and utter bacteriactic barbarity that lies in public toiletry...This P.L. (personal not public) even provides onflight entertainment...

Velvet D'amour

2007-05-10T16:05:00.001Z

The creative juices are flowing once again...

Velvet D'amour graced the aw06 JP runway show and at the time caused a bit of a braaaaap! She’s fit, and yeh she knows it, but…man is she big! Some said that it was JP's answer to the skinny debate i.e. would you rather see this on the runway? Others however, were a bit more optimistic in their view as they believed it was a very loud proclamation of beauty, ‘fold by fold’... Personally I think its awful selling two dangerous extremes as figures of beauty. To be unnaturally thin is unhealthy, so it is to be obese. It sends out all the wrong messages to the 'vulnerables' of this world. Now don't get me wrong I'm not at all sympathetic to the 'vulnerables' of this world.

They are too weak and, what's the word- wet, to stand a chance in life- survival of the fittest no? I do feel that designers have set a standard for what beauty is meant to be but to be fair its one's responsibility to know what is real in this world and what remains construct. Speaking to a close friend who is in fashion school made that even clearer as she confirmed that she'd rather have a rake to show her collection- she draws on rake, she's going to show on rake. I was somewhat disappointed because she like everyone else knows that it is an unrealistic approach to designing for real people- not construct people moulded by media and the times. She proved that there's a long way to go to make any kind of considerable change- sorry but banning models according to BMI (body mass index isn’t even medical Google it) in one measly catwalk show is not only farfetched but has proved not to have made a poignant difference- its pure propaganda in the political world of fashion. True beauty is not in the eye of the beholder, but in the eye of he who beholds- so if you don't feel beautiful, there's no one you can fool. I seem to have digressed somewhat, but I will realiterate that too skinny is no good (just look at all of the 'fasting' blogs on youtube to see how fucked up these girls are- 'I'm not anorexic, I'm fasting'), while being too big is equally frightening- how many Channel 4 documentaries catalogue the biggest man, woman, child, embryo, dog, cat, fish, ladybird, frog, beastie and so on in the UK, non of them can barely move…

For a happy medium take at look at simply beautiful Crystal Renn, curves to behold. pimp! Crystal started her modeling career in high fashion at the age of 14 after being told to lose almost a third of her total body weight. This weight loss eventually triggered a health crisis, causing her to reassess her diet and exercise habits. After gaining 70 pounds and re-emerging as a much-healthier U.S. size 12, Crystal was reclassified by her agents as a plus-size model, and now enjoys a highly successful career.Crystal has been featured in six Vogue magazines and is the first plus-size woman to earn the highly coveted Dolce & Gabbana ad campaign. Maybe wheels are in motion....

Kate Moss Topshop Collection- a sad day for fashion...

2007-05-01T17:59:00.000Z

The 1st of May will forever be rememberd as the day Moss believed she could *i know i can, i know i can i know i can chug chug chug*. For fugs sakes! All I can say on this matter, is that Moss has become a complete sell out, forgetting that to design is an art, and you can only take credit when its due. Furthermore, the collection is a kick in the teeth to undergraduates worldwide studying, let alone to those graduates now reaping the benefits of their hard work. Moss didn't even try its pathetic, but who can blame her, she isn't a fashion designer lets not forget- she is a model, a mere mortal? A very sad, sad, state of affairs indeed. And all of the poor unfortunate souls lapping it up... I won't tarnish the page with images from her less than sale worthy collection, here's the link for your veiwing pleasure- http://www.katemosstopshop.com/ .

a teaspoon of...

2007-05-01T10:48:00.000Z

The style gems for the day go hand in hand. Be it. Go cool…

These bad boys are both available on eBay so get-a-scrolling...

Gareth Pugh's ghoulish intentions...

2007-05-01T09:59:00.000Z

Having clarified the difference between Gareth Pugh and House of Holland with the bbf (best best friend) in a shocking ‘tell all’ moment last night, a nightmare about the bunny from the recent show followed: A skin diseased, human flesh eating pale monstrosity, which resembled both dinosaur and the elephant man simultaneously, slimy narrow knife like teeth included, was zipped up in the bunny for the show! To my horror Gareth himself did this, without notifying anyone! So while the audience clapped and tooted at this wondrous designer’s knack as a futuristic visionary laced with good old humour, I hid in the shadows of the curtain, anticipating that this ghoulish beast would tear through the oh so misleading suit and let it rip at the unsuspecting crowds of photographers and fashionisas (maybe not such a bad thing)! Surprisingly this didn't happen at all, which got me thinking that maybe all of the masked 'models' were infact, creatures Gareth had frankenstined in his little laboratory aka 'design studio'...thankfully at that point I woke up, though in a cold sweat, and siged with relief that it was indeed my overactive imagination haggering into the depths of sleep...

high street...who did that?

2007-04-29T21:28:00.000Z

My bbf Steph just said something profound
'The high street is TOO ACCESSIBLE. Its easy, I DON'T WANT it anymore. Nothing desireable has ever been easy, that is the nature of desire...topshop shall be the victim of its own accessibility.'
I'm moved to tears... Lily Cole will make it all better....

without sounding sarcastic this is easily the world's most enigmatic model...if topshop ever books her again I think i'l turn my insides out and jump onto a bed of body-charring ember coals...

a teaspoon of...

2007-04-29T21:05:00.000Z

Today's fashion find is fit as f*ck
all things bright and beautiful*

!the coconut twins!

2007-04-29T19:58:00.000Z

These are the girls hitting the London underground scene at the moment with more than just their experimental electro D.J. antics oozing style and attitude under the belt. Let me introduce you to the coconut twins, that is if you haven't heard of them already. There's Kesh: dj, entrepreneur, fashion designer, and Zezi who describes herself as the 'preposterous girl’ both recently pictured in i:D looking red hawt in some crazy couture! With influences ranging from Bjork to Bounty Killer, this duo has landed many gigs in and around London town's most eclectic haunts- The End, Dirty Canvas, as well as border crossing into Paris Fashion Week and recently Berlin, and individually they are working towards different channels forming networks to behold! Pimp!
See I’m intrigued by Kesh's fashion label which is gaining international recognition in the States with its colour doodle drizzled graphics. What’s cool about Kesh Wear is the fact that I don't know anyone who's ever heard of it (perhaps something to do with being in Edinburgh), reminiscent of BAPE days before eBay overindulged. Its super exclusive and to be fair I’d be sad to see it go boutique style just because the high street will follow suite. Find Kesh in April Vogue modelling for Kate Moss's new line for topeshope.
Another designer, in this !pimp! network is Carrie Mundane whose label CASSETEPLAYA is too so nice! I coolclocked her outside Topshop Ox St not knowing who she was. The very same day I opened up latest issue of i:D and bam there she was rocking the same skirt but in a different colour. She is so friggin awesome yeh and that's said groupie style. Her collection like Kesh's is MENTAl. It looks insane- like its so close to the 90's that you almost get scared, in the sense that you don't want to look like your wardrobe has not been updated since the 90's.
But then on closer inspection you realise that actually this is the real deal. Finally a designer who designs clothes that only smart people can wear! I love, love when you become the only person out of a group of 10 that can pull something off. Obviously you need confidence and balls, but when designers like Kesh and Carrie are both the former and the latter that only comes natural to the person who chooses to rock it. Like these girls have serious skittle attitude. It’s really interesting to finally find designers making the street style rather than reinterpreting it into a 'wearable' collection. Check them all out on myspace: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=118319060 http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=300103

a teaspoon of...

2007-04-28T21:55:00.000Z

Fashion find for today is the wonderful Zandra Rhodes. She's back and daaaang is she back. Her prints are ridicoolas! And her models are buff tings. She awed LFW/ss/07 groupies with her dazzling colour wheel, use of neon pattern collage and so on and so on. I close my eyes and from her collection Christopher Kane, Dries, Cavalli and Missoni all come to mind, but for that another day....

.5

2007-04-28T21:09:00.001Z

Kelis. KELIS kelis! Ok firstly I got that hairstyle first, before YOU got the means to push it out there via music video! Now that she’s caught up with current trends, I get called Kelis by strange gobby passers by, Mr. T often, children stare, point, some run away, hide under fashion-victim-ASDA-hopping mum’s billowing, scratchy dress, it’s not so nice. My Dad cries each time I trim the sides down to a .5, however, despite this gruelling attention, I love it- looks great on me, great on Kelis. I guess. And yes I am biased as I got it first, however I have to give the lady some credit. Her eccentricities, including a pair of crunkt out grillz, pink on blonde locks and exposure of various bodily functions, give her a lot more personality that the ‘crazy-in-loves’ of this world wish they could pay for in the noddy land that is Hollyoaks, I mean Hollywood. Not just with her hair does she set herself apart from the –BzoneClones, but it speaks volumes for the music she’s spitting. Bad music+diva attitude=super impolite (to be doing one of those let alone simultaneously). Kelis at least, is making music that stereotypically black women don’t normally get recognition for, and with shitloads of style. Her various editorials are getting her noticed and removing that ‘ghetto girl got rich’ pigeonhole some like to bundle her into. And if you don’t like her music…just coolclock her…..