Posts with tag photo

You know that great feeling when you get the most beautiful and perfect photo of someone you love? Or when you perfectly capture a magical sunset? You want to show everyone!

Have you ever seen Dita Von Teese in a pair of jeans and a comfy t-shirt? No -- and neither have we. That's why going as a "normal person," for Halloween is actually a costume for the lovely Burlesque performer.

There is something about painting a room that brings out the inner artistic genius in all of us. Suddenly it is of vital importance that we find just the right shade of velvety chocolate, and that it be paired only with the perfect teal.

Sure, you can bring swatches to Home Depot, but we like to do some prep before we make the apron'ed folk run in circles for us. That's why the new Sherwin Wililams Color of Inspiration site is the perfect way for us to spend a few blissful hours trying out color combinations and trying to remember what we learned in color theory class all those years ago.

There are a couple of ways to use the SW Inspiration tool. You can upload a photo and the site automatically generates a palette inspired by your picture of the best green motorcycle ever, or the amazing yellow and red tulips from your garden.

Just as satisfying for us, you can also check out other people's photos and palettes. It's like spying! Plus, why go to all the trouble of finding a perfect picture, or you know, taking one, if the work is already done for us?

Warning: this site will eat your day, and it's twice as dangerous if you're a bride, or involved in any kind planning for a large event. Block out your calendar before you click thru!

Annie Leibowitz, unbowed by the continuing controversy over the nude (but really, so chaste) Miley Cyrus Vanity Fair photo, is back with more teenage skin shots!

Her latest subject is the exhibitionist Daniel Radcliffe. There are no modesty sheets for Harry Potter, he's ready for full frontal, thanks very much. With a horse. And his Uncle Vernon!

No! We would have never guessed -- oh wait, yes -- we already did guess. Lauren Conrad is not actually the one designing the clothes in her fashion line. Yep, that's right. Her clothing line is as about as real as The Hills.

June is almost here, and that means weddings! Brides, grooms, their assistants and guests can all use some fresh ideas and recommendations. We're here to help.

For some people, the gift registry is the way to go, even for a shower gift. For others, this pre-wedding party is a chance to express some originality and give a truly personal gift. In some cases, a gift is particularly useful
to the bride and groom in advance of the big day, like the "Our Wedding Time Capsule."

If you're looking for personalized, fun or uniquely meaningful gifts we have some ideas for you in the gallery. Got a bright idea of your own? Share it the comment section.

I just found out about the amazing collection of color photographs from the 1930s and 1940s that the Library of Congress has just made available via Flickr. This set is comprised of over 1,600 photographs taken during the Great Depression and World War II. Being a history geek and a huge follower of vintage fashions, I naturally found this collection extremely inspiring.

This is a massive collection of photos to sift through. Believe me -- I know because I just did it. But I did manage to gather some of my favorite fashionable photographs from these collections. They are filled with beautiful colors, amazingly coifed hair, utilitarian and military stylings, and loads of fashion inspiration. If you're a fan of vintage or retro fashions like I am, I urge you to take a peek, or check out the Library of Congress blog for more info on this amazing project.

[Via Mental Floss]