Converse Super Star

Monday, June 1st, 2009

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Kristen Stewart rocked converse high top sneakers with a red and black mini dress to the 2009 MTV Movie Awards Arrivals at the Gibson Amphitheatre on May 31, 2009 in Universal City, California. In 2003, Scarlett Johansson paired pink converse sneakers with a white halter dress to the Venice Film Festival “Lost in Translation” Photocall. While Stewart’s outfit is rock ‘n roll to Johansson’s future sex pot, both outfits display the actress’s personalities and a bit of playful rebellion.

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Blonde Roots

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

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Actresses Scarlett Johansson(top) and Brittany Snow (bottom) both recently gave up their blonde locks for brunette tresses.  As a recent ‘Blonde to Brunette’ myself I fully support these girls trying out the new look…but I think they will eventually go back to their blonde ”roots”.  What do you think of their new look?

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Double-breasted Polka Dot Power Suit

Monday, February 2nd, 2009

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Scarlett Johansson attended a photocall for ‘The Spirit’ in Madrid wearing a 3.1 Phillip Lim Blazer. Lindsay Lohan wore the same over-sized double-breasted blazer in black to promote her line of 6126 Leggings.

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Raquel Welch was spotted years earlier in March 1990 wearing a similar wide-shouldered double-breasted polka dot power suit. Which decade wears it better?

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Holiday Pin-Ups

Thursday, December 4th, 2008

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Scarlett Johansson and Eva Mendes attended a photocall for “The Spirit” at the Mandarin Oriental, Kensington in London today.  These two lovely actresses join the canon of other notable beauties (Elizabeth Taylor, Lana Turner and Mary Martin) who have donned wholesome smiles and posed with decorated Christmas trees in the spirit of the Winter Holidays.

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Thank God For Voyeurs

Monday, September 15th, 2008

New York Magazine, our neighbors downstairs, wrote a lovely piece on photographer Ron Galella.  Emily Nussbaum asserts that Galella gave birth to modern American celebrity.  We couldn’t agree more!  The depth and breadth Galella’s documentation is stunning and we are honored to represent his work.   From New York City disco culture of the 70’s to the Kennedy family, Galella has earned the title of “the godfather of American paparazzo culture”.  Check out a teeny little sliver of Galella’s contribution to our collection here.

All photos: Ron Galella/WireImage/Getty Images

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Foursome For Threesome

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

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The Vicky Cristina Barcelona crew (and Soon-Yi Previn) relaxed at the movie’s premiere after-party at Los Angeles’ W Hotel last night.  Allen’s latest film, set in Spain revolves around an odd love triangle hinged on Javier Bardem’s character.  Scarlett Johansson and Penelope Cruz are the objects of his obsession, and eventually all the pieces fall into place as they find a happy medium in bed (which will undoubtedly satisfy fans of both actresses).  Opens August 15th!

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Them Pipes

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

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What’s cooler than being an A-list actor or supermodel? I don’t know… maybe being a rock star to boot? A number of famous faces have been releasing records or playing in bands this year. Golden girl, Scarlett Johansson’s tribute to Tom Waits; Anywhere I Lay My Head has been met with mixed reviews and a lot of skepticism. British model Agyness Deyn debuted in Five O’Clock Hero’s music video and is said to have written a handful of songs for her new band Gene Jacket. Actress Zooey Deschanel paired up with M. Ward for their project She & Him . Who knew so many actors and pretty faces had pipes to match?

Juliette Lewis has all but made the switch from thumb-sucked actress to sweaty rock goddess. Though we know actress Minnie Driver from the big screen, she actually started her career as a singer, releasing her second album in 2007. Jada Pinkett Smith played the role of the angry tough girl in Wicked Wisdom, performing at Ozzfest in 2006. The thespian to songstress switch is not a new phenomenon. Jane Birken is easily recognized as a singer though she started in acting. Jared Leto, Keanu Reeves, Paris Hilton, Gwyneth Paltrow, Russell Crow and Val Kilmer have also graced our ears with their musical efforts, though with the exception of Leto and Reeves, this dabbling in music feel more like a casual pastime.

Somehow the transition from musician to actor is accepted with greater ease by the public, except perhaps in the case of Madonna. Mark Wahlberg, Will Smith, Bette Midler and Barbara Streisand have successfully turned the corner. Even Bjork. Lyle Lovett and Deborah Harry have done some respectable dramatic work. What do you think? Are these forays into music genuine expressions of the inner songbird or an extension of an actor/model’s inflated ego?

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