Posts with tag Johnny Depp

If there's anything we love, it's a man who knows his hair product. Add in dreamboat handsome and creative genius, and who do you have? Johnny Depp.

Depp is in steamy Puerto Rico filming a new flick called The Rum Diary, based on the novel by Hunter S. Thompson and set in the 1950s (above, left). His naturally thick and wavy hair was reacting to the humidity in a big, bad way, refusing to stay slicked back like the hair folks wanted.

According to Star Magazine, the on-set stylist was on the verge of a nervous breakdown ("Nothing could control his hair," said a source) when Johnny saved the day. He suggested a hairstyling blast from the past trick he learned from his 1990 film, Cry-Baby (above, right). A healthy dollop of Dep gel with a thick coating of Aqua Net hairspray on top. (You know, exactly what you used to score bangs like Paula Abdul in Opposites Attract ). After employing Johnny's secret styling sauce, the show could go on.

Speaking of frizz tips, we have a good friend who swears by Lubriderm when she has to tame steamy summer hair disasters. And we've heard Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturizer works wonders too. Share your secret hair control potions in the comments section in case there are more de-tress signals from The Rum Diary set.

C'mon, do it for Johnny...

We love awards season, because it gives us so much material to work with! Last night at the Golden Globes we were by turns impressed, bored and of course, horrified. Since the horrors are the most fun to discuss, let's get right to those.

We know that Johnny Depp has a thing for a nice fedora, but apparently his love affair with head gear goes even deeper than that -- you could say that he's got a taste for hats. In fact, on the set of his current film Alice in Wonderland -- reportedly starring Helen Bonham-Carter and Anne Hathaway -- director Tim Burton told reporters that Johnny is taking his role as the Mad Hatter so literally that he actually took a bite out of his character's top hat. Yum.

So...remember that creepy but irresistible Angelina Jolie doll that Annie found on eBay? It was a little too lifelike, but also a little too idealized...basically we've been waiting to hear that it came to life and killed the guy (because it was a guy, right?) who bought it for £2,000.

Now the Daily Mail has a story on the artist, Noel Cruz. And guess what? There are more dolls. A lot more.

In the words of the German genius, Heidi Klum, "In fashion, one day you're in and the next you're out." So be it. Miu Miu has replaced Kirsten Dunst with Johnny Depp's main squeeze, Vanessa Paradis.

According to the LA Times, guys are getting more and more into jewelry these days. Sales of men's jewelry doubled in the US over the last couple of years, and the trend is certainly visible on trend settin celebrity types from Johnny Depp to David Beckham.

So, why are men suddenly flocking back toward the bling? Some are saying that men are becoming more comfortable with making a fashion statement. Whatever.

It's true that when it comes to fashion guys really don't have as many options as we do. As females we can vary our outfits with shoes, makeup and accessories galore. Sure, men have footwear too. But, honestly, how many pairs of black or brown dress shoes can a guy really own? That's why fun eyewear is a great way for a man to give that little somethin' extra to his look.

You know how the story goes. French women don't get fat. French women are among the most stylish in the world. Men love French women. And it's true. Johnny Depp, arguably once the most eligible bachelor on this planet is in a long term relationship with a French woman. Take what you will from that.

So how do they do it? Keep reading for just four little secrets that will help us all tap into our inner glam French woman.

The difficult thing about facial hair is maintaining a balance within your personal style -- not letting the beard take control. A beard that's out of control can make you look pretty silly, and you'd do better to shave that sucker off rather than be caught wearing it. I've seen cases wear once sharp-dressing, clean-shaven guys decided to grow a beard, and pretty soon it was flannel and torn t-shirts -- and they never came back.

For better or worse, stars set the tone in the world of men's facial hair -- it's not necessarily a bad thing. It allows us to take cues from them and their stylists, converting them into lessons about our own shaving techniques. When Russell Crowe grows a beard and it looks cool, every dude on the street quits shaving. Then again, sometimes celebrities screw it up -- then we can make fun of them and feel superior.

The grading system for celebrity beards is simple: it consists of 3 variables. First, is there a reasonably good balance between their facial hair and their hairstyle? Second, is the beard in harmony with the rest of the outfit? The third variable is the interpretive factor, i.e. what's the beard doing for them? and how effective is it?

Although he did get a nomination for his role as the 'Demon Barber of Fleet Street,' Johnny Depp's facial hair control was not quite up to his usual standards. The goatee/mustache combo is a proven look for him, he's stuck with it since his Don Juan days. While last night's goatee was definitely under control, it was lacking a little bit of the usual flair.

I think his shaggy hair took away from the goatee, I kept wanting to reach over a push the hair out of his eyes -- it looked kinda painful. I know Johnny's got to be sick of walking the red carpet by now, but his hair to goatee ratio makes him look like someone who just wants to hide from the media while Daniel Day Lewis takes home the Oscar for Best Actor.

In my opinion, the sulking 'I hate the media' look is never becoming to movie stars -- they should suck it up and try to have some appreciation for the media that supports them. At least Johnny is able to complete the ensemble with a sort of casually worn dinner jacket and bow tie. Personally, I like a more bubbly and colorful Johnny Depp, but maybe playing a serial killer has got him down -- no major fashion errors though.

(out of 5)
Beard to Hair Ratio: 3
Beard to Ensemble: 4
Brooding Artist Factor: 4

Do you ever watch a TV show or see a movie and think to yourself, "Oh my gosh, I loved those outfits?" Well, last night the 10th Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards were held to honor the people behind the clothes.

Costume designers receive very little credit for what they do, but the truth of the matter is that they can make or break a movie. I mean, can you imagine Johnny Depp's character in Pirate's of the Caribbean without his amazing pirate get up? Sure, Johnny is an amazing actor and as hot as the sun, so the character would've been good even without the wardrobe. But the clothes and the makeup made Captain Jack Sparrow absolutely magical.

I was so happy to see that Ugly Betty costume designer Eduardo Castro was up for outstanding contemporary television series. He does a great job making Betty look out of style, but still cute. Her clothes are so hideous but still let her potential beauty shine through. Every time I watch the show and see her in a new sweater-vest I just have to laugh. You can't help but love her! And the wardrobe is a huge part of that.

Period movies are another great example of just how important costume design is. If the clothes make you want to go back and live in that era, you know the designers have done a great job. From 2006, watching the movie Marie Antoinette with Kirsten Dunst did that for me. The clothes, oh the clothes! The costumes, designed by Milena Canonera, were so downright gorgeous that I caught myself thinking it would've been worth it to live during that time period, even if I did get beheaded.

From 2007, Elizabeth: The Golden Age, was one of the stars of the year when it came to the period piece costumes. Alexandra Byrne did an outstanding job with the design. But alas, Elizabeth was beaten out by Sweeney Todd at the award show last night. Other winners included Blades of Glory for best costume design in a contemporary film, and The Golden Compass, in the fantasy film category.

Celeb attendance was pretty sparse, but they did manage to get at least one big name to show up -- Katie Holmes. Some gossip blogs are suggesting that the Scientology queen might be pregnant again but it looks to me like they're wrong. I think I can actually see her hip bones sticking out of that dress!

Actresses Kristen Chenoweth, Ginnifer Goodwin and the beautiful Geena Davis were also in attendance. Click through the gallery to see pictures.

I know being masculine is back in fashion after that whole "metrosexual" thing. But just because it's OK to act like a dude doesn't mean you can dress like a slob in public.

Take Johnny Depp's new construction worker look. This is fine if you're, I don't know, building something, but somehow I'm not sure it quite goes with his expertly-tailored, absurdly expensive suit. Let's just hope it's mud, and not something worse.

Seriously, where the hell was he before the Sweeney Todd premiere (where this photograph was taken) -- walking through through a cow patch? Better yet, you decide.

[via Jossip]

When someone mentions the term "literary magazine", do you think of those periodicals relegated to the literary ghetto, shelved between gaming mags and graphic novels at the mega-Borders out by the airport?

If so, Conduit gives you reason to pause. "The only magazine that risks annihilation" (its motto), Conduit is a quarterly devoted to bringing the very coolest in art, essays, poetry, interviews and humor.

Whereas most lit mags are boring squares (in every sense of the word), every issue of Conduit is a long, slim volume (11 inches high by 5 inches wide) guaranteed to: 1) impress your less-than-literary friends; and 2) not fit into any of your bookshelves.

Put another way, at $8 a pop, Conduit is cheaper than seeing the current Johnny Depp-vehicle Pirates of the Carribean ... and it gets you a whole lot more credibility among your pretentious friends.