CELEN GASUT AEK: Mei 2011

Selasa, 31 Mei 2011

Tuesday Flava: Ze Comedy

Asha Ngedere ana wazimu.

Asha akiwakaa watu mitama.

Miss Universe Tanzania 2011

Nelly Kamwelu aliibuka kua mshindi wa kwanza katika shindano la kumtafuta Miss Universe(Tanzania). Mrembo huyo alikua mwenye furaha kujua alifunika warembo wengine wote na kuchukua title hilo.

Tatu bora

Walo fanikiwa kuingia tano bora.

Kusema kweli sijui system ya bongo inafanya kazi vipi kwenye "voice ur opinion". Lakini je wanafunzi wakitaka kuandama ni lazima wafukuzwe kwa mabomu ya machozi?. Mkoani Iringa wanafunzi zaidi ya 10,000 wameandama na kukimbizwa na polisi ambao wanashughulika kutuliza fujo kwa kuwatupia wanafunzi hao mabomu ya machozi. Walichotaka kufanya wanafunzi hao ni kwenda kwa mkuu wa mkoa wa Iringa na kuzisema shida zao, sasa kama wao ni wanafunzi kwanini wasipewe haki yao?. Yeye kama mkuu wa mkoa huo alitakiwa asikilize shida za wanafunzi hao nakujua jinsi ya kuzitatua. Hakuna alojeruhiwa kwa ubaya lakini kumepigwa mabomu kumi au zaidi na wanafunzi wamejeruhiwa kwa miba na vitu vingine.

Kwakweli nchi yangu inanisikitisha sana kwa jinsi inavyo treat elimu na wanafunzi. Hivi raisi wa Tanzania afanye nini aweze ku improve elimu kwa wananchi wake?. Kwanini kila siku wanafunzi hawana haki katika elimu?. Je ni ulimbukeni wa serekali yetu ama ni kudharau sababu watoto wao hawana shida?. Hivi ni haki kwa haya yanofanywa na serekali ya Tanzania?. Katika maisha mnyime mtu vyote lakini usimnyime elimu,kwani ndio itakayo msaidia baadae. Raisi wa Tanzania lazima afanye ya maana katika elimu.

Renee on the Riviera

I wish the holiday weekend wasn't over so this is my way of extended it. I love these photos of model and muse Renee Perle by the famous photographer Jacques Henri Lartigue. So many fashion designers and other photographers were inspired by them and it's easy to see why. Those wide leg pants are perfection as is the lifestyle of lounging on the Riviera. Those were the days.

Jacques Henri Lartigue and Renee Perle

Photos by Jacques Henri Lartigue

Senin, 30 Mei 2011

Gypsy butterfly tunic

Modeling Gypsy butterfly tunic pink RM30 + belted miniskirt checkered black RM30

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SIZE : 46 : Fits L to XXXL

Bust - 44 to 50inches, Waist - 35 to 40inches, Hips - 38 to 48 inches, Length - 20inches, Arm opening - 21inches round

Good quality soft and sheer cotton, gypsy inspired collar and hips design which can be worn as it is, 1 shouldered or off shouldered, smocked hips, large airy butterfly sleeves, very sweet!

RM30

Studded crop blazer

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Studded Crop Blazer

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Bust - Max 44inches, Waist - Max 38inches, Arm opening - Max 19inches round, Length - 19inches (abt 4 - 5 inches past bra line) Good quality soft and stretchable thick cotton with neat row of gold round studs at the 2 side pockets and both front lapels, slightly sharp front panels design for a slimming look!

RM30

Magical Maine: Part Deux

The other Maine cottage that I wish would be featured again belongs to Marina Rust Conner. It was built in 1899 by her great-great grandmother, Mrs. George Bird. When it appeared in Vogue, it looked a little more fussy and Victorian inside than Gwen McCaw's renovated house. It would be interesting to see if any changes have been made over the years. I've been to Maine many times and nothing beats that idyllic all-American feeling and slower pace. These two homes make me want to book another trip but only if I can find an equally appealing summer "cottage" in which to stay!

Photos by François Halard

Magical Maine

Vogue.com posted a photo of this house in Maine in their Best Hostess Gift guide recently and it reminded me how much I love this house. Some of you might remember that it was published in the first issue of Vogue Living in 2006. The house known as Mitchell Cottage, was built in 1916 for Philadelphia businessman J. Kearsley Mitchell who had just married the daughter of a partner of J.P. Morgan. The house sat vacant for many years after Michell was involved in a murder scandal. What I didn't remember about the house was that Kirstie Alley and her then husband Parker Stevenson bought the house in 1991 and turned it into the Islesboro Inn. They also managed to hire the legendary retired decorator Sister Parish to help decorate it. It was later bought by Gwen and John McCaw who hired their friend from Los Angeles, interior designer Windsor Smith who simplified the house.

A photo of the house from Vogue by Arthur Elgort.

A look at the front of the house.

Gwen and her children on the lawn. The property also boats a three bedroom guesthouse, a swimming pool, classic clay tennis court, small boathouse, and deep water pier.

An old photo of the porch with the striped awnings.

Under Windsor Smith's guidance, the house because much cleaner but definitely not boring. In the Vogue article, the owner says, "because it's such an architecturally beautiful house, I felt I could decorate in a really clean way-that it didn't need too much. Of course, we also wanted everything machine-washable and kid-friendly."

The chairs are Sister Parish originals that were reupholstered.

The trellis walls are the pièce de résistance of the house and were originally restored by Sister Parish.

One of the girl's bedrooms.

One of Gwen's daughter's sitting on the Chloe Sofa designed by Windsor Smith.

The boy's bathroom is papered in marine blueprints.

Another old look at the house from Gilkey Harbor. I am really surprised that the house hasn't been photographed for any other publications. I'd really love to see the rest of the interior and grounds. There is nothing that says summer more to me than the relaxing magic of Maine.

Photos by Arthur Elgort for Vogue scanned in by moi

Minggu, 29 Mei 2011

Sailing Away

Over the years, I've come across many old photos of movie stars sailing their own small sail boats. These days, celebrities are more likely to be found aboard the mega-yachts of Russian oligarchs in St. Tropez than manning the helm. I suppose if I had the chance to experience such luxury, I'd take it too but there is also something about a beautiful old wooden boat that is the height of chicness. Hope you enjoy this look at many different types of sailing!