Could there possibly be anybody cooler in the world…
The owner of the Diamond Dogs, the mayor of Suffragette City, the original Starman, master of C-c-c-c-c-changes and the alter ego of Ziggy Stardust… David Bowie is a storytelling mastermind… Not to mention possible one of the coolest and avant-garde fashionista’s out there…
Okay… I have total Space Oddity lust and envy over this makeup… sensational!
My mother’s side of the family are all British (which may very well explain my addictions to tea, Elton John and Mini Coopers covered in Union Jacks…), so naturally we are ones to recognize our own. And god damn am I proud to be in any way associated to David Bowie (and all my other British loves)! It seems as though Bowie was always with me… my grandmother, mom and her sisters seemed predestined to be followers of his intellectual escapades in storytelling. I like to imagine my moms family growing up as uber hippie folk… art, music, literature, love, funk, color and rebellion. And what a better landmark of the times than a most perfect discography 
Enter Bowie…
This man oozes a coolness whose source I fail to comprehend. How does he do it (and where do I sign up?!). He is so much himself that there is no room for anything else. Such a master of his craft. Such an artist. Representing his art form through layered forms of self expression… dance, instruments, singing, fashion, makeup, acting… is there anything this man can’t be a revolutionary at???
I still remember buying my first CD of his… Greatest Hits… it was at a GARAGE SALE (fool who considered that worthy of giving away), and I paid 50 cents for it with THE PLASTIC WRAP STILL ON!!! Obviously the poor soul had no clue as to what he was missing out on… you see… somethings are just MEANT to find you. The same CD still resides with me and continually rocks my little world day after day after day.
Labyrinth, Labyrinth, Labyrinth… do you know how many times I’ve seen this movie? At least 50 (no joke). You see, as a child it was the only movie I would ever allow my mother to rent for me… so I have the whole thing memorized in my mind. This movie was when I fell in love with everything that this man is and represents. The true individual within all of us – in its purest form.
Check me out y’all… I’m Badass… ;)
Welcome my darlings… to the wonderful world of being a badass… 
Let me show you around some…
well, this post is a badass post… (if you haven’t already figured that out), but it’s also a product review for a shampoo and conditioner I really love… Badass Hair (how fitting… *tee hee*)
Today I will be reviewing Wicked Mint Shampoo and Silky Sweet Condition from the Badass Hair line… yum yum yuuuuuum!
American in Style.
Rugged in Attitude.
Defiantly Creative.
“At it’s core, Badass Hair is driven by iconoclastic stylist Scott Fontana. With a fiercely independant business style and a maddening obsession with quality, Badass Hair offers the sophisticated consumer a taste of luxury while retaining a streetwise, Badass attitude.”
…. sooooo me, right?
Did you see the packaging?!?
Glam enough for even the princesses of punk…
Oh, and of course helping you to all release a bit of your inner wild child… hang on to your hats… here we go
Being a little bad is VERY freeing feeling (hey MJ said it right)… not only does it break you out of your little bubble of self, but it also gives you a rush, some shock and breathes a new stream of air into your life. Breaking the rules, riding on motorcycles, making dumb faces (you will be seeing a lot of this in my pics… you know… I had to “educate”you… yes… that is my excuse), being spontaneous, daring yourself, making your own rules, wearing studs and leather… this is just the beginning! There is just sooo much ground to cover…
Personally, I find it incredibly hard to act badass when I am not dressed to kill… (c’mon, try breaking some rules in a sun dress – just not the same effect). Slap on some lipstick, smokey eyes, high heels, chains, spikes, pleather – whatever! Just transform yourself a little bit into that person that is hiding in the corner of your brain, chained down by ridiculous laws and rules set upon us by society, family and friends… oh, and your little friend “ettiquette” is the one in there holding the whip… break free girlies – if only for a morning jog
The little things I do to surprise myself and get a rush out of…
- cut my hair different every time
- say what I want when I want
- Make-up in vampish colors
- exhibitionism in the home (there – my secret is out)
- Say “fuck you” to chores and enjoy the sun
- Dance on the bar
- Shots, shots, shots (blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol)… make me feel strong like man!
- Splurge on louboutins and handbags… always gives me a naughty rush (like I’m not supposed to – ummmm… reminder… you only live once… at least I’m livin’ in louboutins
- Trying new and exotic foods! I’m adventurous like that…
And now for THE MONEY SHOT!!! Yes, I am topless… and yes those shampoo’s are the only things covering my tee-taa’s… you see… I haven’t even washed my hair yet and they are ALREADY bringing out the inner badass in me… I’d hate to see what happens next…
I thought I’d be more thorough with this review… so let me all welcome you to my hair-washing, bubble bath, Badass review hair experience…a.k.a…. my bathtub!!! Woot woot… party’s ON!!!
Oh! There’s my drink… a badass bath just wouldn’t be the same without a stiff drink… (Redbull/White cranberry Belvedere Vodka Martini with a splash of lime if you were wondering) now where were we…
Wicked Mint… what it is:“A rich lathering shampoo with healing properties of Tea Tree Oil to cleanse hair and scalp”
… and oh boy does it ever! Firstly, I have always been a mega fan of shampoos with cooling oils integrated into their recipe – there is no better feeling than a mint tingle on your scalp to refresh yourself on some of the hottest days of summer. The smell wakes you up in the morning as a natural aromatherapy, and it leaves your hair feeling squeaky clean without stripping away all it’s natural oils! This shampoo really lathers up very well (as you can see in the pics), and with the excess soapy foam I used it as a great shaving cream for my underarms and legs (my legs loved the cooling sensation from the mint… gimme more)!
and now on to the next…
Silky Sweet Condition… what it does:“Rich in proteins, vitamins and amino acids to energize weak, hungry for moisture hair”.
First of all, let me just say… this conditioner smells like sweet tarts, or rockets… so in my books it has already won! I love this conditioner because it is very rich in texture, creamy – but without the residue that is often left after some products. Also, you can kill two birds with one stone by using this as a hair mask (please refrain from hurting any actual birdies – Badass DOES NOT test on animals so it would really just cancel out all their good efforts)! I color my hair (yes, I have greys already – bastard genetics), so I need all the hydration I can get! This conditioner does a great job at untangling unruly hair BEFORE you brush… easy peazy I tell ya…
Soooo… I have both a Wicked Mint Shampoo AND a Silky Sweet Conditioner courtesy of Badass Hair to share with one lucky reader to indulge in! YAY!
So… in the comment form below, just tell me why you want to try these amazing new products, and what you do to bring out your inner “Badass” on a regular basis!!!
Winner will be chosen at randomn… to get extra entries you can tweet (1 entry) about this giveaway and blog about it in a post (1 entry)! Please leave all links in the the comment form below so I can check ‘em out!
This giveaway ends in exactly ONE WEEK from today… so spread the word YO!
Visit Badass Hair online for more amazing haircare products…
RuPaul Role Model
Hey, if the fabulous RuPaul can look this damn good and feel this gorgeous – so can you! Be dramatic, feel special
Bling Up Your Bra!
Alright, I had to share this with all the ladies out there! I found the most awesome bra straps at LaSenza during the week… Rhinestones for all them Divas out there!!!
They hook onto your classic strapless bra (the one I am wearing is also from LaSenza) and bring a beautiful sparkle to anything you wear. Anyways, hope my nakedness isn’t too indecent for y’all out there – just really wanted to show how awesome they are! Anyways, if an actual bra is too risque for you, just imagine it as a bikini top .
LaSenza, Montreal’s Victoria’s Secret:Godiva Chocolate Hotel Room!!!
Ladies, ladies, ladies… I don’t know if you’ve already heard about this, but let me tell you – it is music to my unknowing ears!!! Last year for Valentine’s Day, Godiva Chocolatier played Willy Wonka and hid a secret invitation in one of it’s special edition Valentines Day truffles assortments!
The company re-created a suite at the famous Bryant Park Hotel in New York City for a sinful getaway for two. Everything from the table, chandeliers, books (which opened up to truffles), as well as paintings (a chocolate rendition of Gustav Klimts “The Kiss”) were made entirely of chocolate. Mmmmmmm…. Can you say “overdose”?!?
Lucky Ali Larter got to experience it firsthand to promote it as their spokesperson… lucky girl!
Pretty irresistible stuff, huh Ali?
He’s Bringing Sexy Back
Gianmarco Lorenzi is one sexy guy. Hey, any guy who can create stilettos of this caliber is pretty damn sexy to me! When I saw these pairs, my jaw flat out dropped to the floor and I then proceeded to drooling for quite a long period of time. I saw flashes of them in my dreams and got that shopping anxiety you get when you want to buy something before it gets away… They are my Italian lovers from past lives reincarnated into shoes… (sigh)
In short, these heels take a walk on the wild side… right where we all want to be… 
To score a pair of these puppies, check out ebay for some sick styles. His boots share the same risky energy as these beauties! All made in fashion land (Italy). Oh la Dita!
Born Heather Sweet, this sweetfaced blonde from West Branch Michigan transformed herself into the daringly sexy and provocative Dita Von Teese. Bringing back the style of old hollywood, she is always presented in public with utter elegance and pristine perfection. A true fashionista if I may say so – playing muse to a wide array of fashion designers such as Marc Jacobs, John Galliano, Jean-Paul Gaulthier and Zac Posen. Attending events in numbers snatched off the runways presented merely days before. 
Performing her classic martini glass burlesque show from London England to Los Angeles, this girl is the cats meow of the burlesque world! Known for her head to toe outfits encrusted with hundreds if not thousands of Swarovski crystals she is well known for her shows at hot designers events (Christian Louboutin, Louis Vuitton, Chopard and Roland Mouret). Also a spokesperson for MAC Viva Glam, she is a proud supporter of the HIV/AIDS cause.
Dita’s beautiful two-sided book “Burlesque – Art of the Teese” (both burlesque fashions and bondage) is available on-line on her website – SIGNED! Gorgeous color photos of Dita in many of her glamourous fashions and fetishistic getups… Makes a great gift and re-inspires the sex kitten in all of us!
http://www.ditasdomain.com/sweets/misc.php?sid=0&moreinfo=1&code=DITAO0018
Come back down to earth please…
Alright, here comes a fashionista vent!!! As much as I love and adore all things beauty and fashion, I just can’t understand all those folks out there that are defined by it. How many times have we all met girls (and guys) out there that think that they are better than you cause their style is pimpin‘? Now I understand when you look good your confidence soars, but c’mon now, no need to be a bitch about it! Over my years working in fashion situations I can’t help but notice every time all them foul fashionista’s are in my presence! It really drives me mad! Their rudeness and cockiness is truly uncalled for. Please y’all – anyone can buy nice shoes and look good, but a sour personality isn’t as easily fixed.
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