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Listen to EMA - "Take One Two" (All proceeds of this single go to an anti-bullying charity) |Music Glue

noreply@blogger.com (Portis Wasp) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:23:00 +0000

#Love

Erika M Anderson (aka EMA) explains below why she decided to release this song with all proceeds going to an anti-bullying charity:

“This footage comes from a South Dakota trailer park in the mid-90s, and features a small group of freaks and misfits who seem to be having the time of their lives. Dressing up, hanging out, making up funny skits, and lots of laughing. When I look back now at our fresh young faces (yes that is me with the short dark hair and cat-eye liner), I'm amazed at how simply happy we all look. This is especially remarkable as I know what was going on outside those plywood walls: getting called names, shoved into lockers, and threatening to get our asses kicked for being queer or punk or just plain weird.

But despite all that, there is a joy, strength and self-acceptance in our faces that I find inspiring and wanted to pass on. I'm offering the proceeds of this song to an anti-bullying non-profit started by a 15-yr-old girl in Long Island who was a victim of bullying for 7 years before switching schools. It's called The Jamie Isaacs Foundation (www.jamieisaacsfoundation.org) and it works to bring youth advocates into schools and pass anti-bullying legislation.

When I first put together this video I sent it out to the people involved to get their take on it before it was released. My friends thought it was "adorable" but I didn't hear back from the sweet boy in the turquoise teddy. I worried that it was too much, too revealing, and he wouldn't want that footage put out into the world. Finally, I got a message back:

“That was the most beautifully done video I have ever seen I love it I love it I love it. I could not stop bawling. I don't think I've ever felt so secure as when we were all hanging out in the trailer bedroom. Erika. Lacy. All 3 of us went thru some pretty tough shit. But we made it through. Lets use what we learned and give it to somebody else that needs it.”

I couldn't have said it better myself. This one's for all the weirdoes out there: cherish your friends, fuck the haters and let your freak flag fly."

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Erica

Please take the time to download Take One Two

Matthew Terry, Arran Sly, Chris Garavaglia, & Myles Crosby by Steven Klein for Calvin Klein Underwear Spring 2012 |Campaigns to Die For

noreply@blogger.com (Portis Wasp) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:11:00 +0000

I can't say I'm a huge fan of Calvin Klein Underwear. I just think the boxers pinch a little too much around the ole Force Majeure section of me but on that note I would recommend them for a Table Tennis match when you only need to be worrying about one ball flying around a table at 100 miles per hour.

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Listen to Saint Max - A Life Worth Living |Music Glue

noreply@blogger.com (Portis Wasp) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:07:00 +0000

What a nice voice to lose yourself in. Mr Saint plays the 13th Note in Glasgow this Thursday.

19th February 2012 |The Daily Sting

noreply@blogger.com (Portis Wasp) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:20:00 +0000

Mulberry announce The Del Rey Handbag, Inspired by Lana Del Rey

Photographer Darren Black injects some Spring feeling into the new Fantasticsmag

So what colour are you going to buy your Mulberry Del Rey bag in?

Brad Pitt & Bennett Miller by Tom Munro for Vanity Fair

Blogger Nik Thakkar's ass just won't quit

The International Trailer for Prometheus confirms it is THE must-see blockbuster of 2012

Watch Victoria Beckham's Fall 2012 Show - for the clothes, the music sucks

Italian Gay Wedding Video anyone?

If any of my wasps would like to buy me something for my Birthday next Saturday these would be perfect

India Eisley will bite you, you have been warned

Missoni tap an award winning Film Director, Supermodel and uber-talented Photographer for their new SS12 Campaign

Listen to an Amazing Whitney Houston and Robyn Mash-Up (How Will I Know X Dancing On My Own) |Popporn

noreply@blogger.com (Portis Wasp) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 20:57:00 +0000

Why we had to wait until now for this is beyond me?

Insanely good. #sadface

Listen to Yasmin - "American Wedding (Frank Ocean Cover)" |Popporn

noreply@blogger.com (Portis Wasp) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 20:35:00 +0000

All kinds of perfect.

Pepper Ditches that Boring 'Piano' and releases an acoustic session of "Happy Girl" |Popporn

noreply@blogger.com (Portis Wasp) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 20:12:00 +0000

She may have lost out to Emma's Imagination on reality show Must Be The Music but Pepper (minus a Piano now) is working with Dizzee Rascal on an album whilst currently supporting Rizzle Kicks on tour this Feb / March. I think her voice is kinda great, totally reminds of Pink, so I'll be very interested to see what she produces over the next few months.

Free Download: Tu Fawning - "Bones" |Music Glue

noreply@blogger.com (Portis Wasp) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 20:02:00 +0000

Tu Fawning will release their sophomore album A Monument on 7th May 2012 via City Slang Records and to celebrate this piece of awesome news you can download album track Bones for free below. 7 minutes well spent, let me tell you....

I can't believe a whole year has passed since I last interviewed the band! Time sure does fly when you're having fun.

7th May

Doug Porter (New Digitals) |Click Snap Boosh

noreply@blogger.com (Portis Wasp) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:58:00 +0000

This bloke will always be one of my favourite male models.

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Ben Hill & Constance Jablonski by Koray Birand for Beymen Collection Spring 2012 |Campaigns to Die For

noreply@blogger.com (Portis Wasp) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:53:00 +0000

Visit Beymen

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Watch the Topshop Unique Fall/Winter 2012 Show |Walk That Walk

noreply@blogger.com (Portis Wasp) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:32:00 +0000

Smile girls, you look purdy!!!

The Celebs Turn Out for Mulberry's Fall 2012 Show at London Fashion Week |Walk That Walk

noreply@blogger.com (Portis Wasp) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:01:00 +0000

Tom Hiddleston

Holliday Grainger

Lana Del Rey

Michelle Dockery

Elizabeth Olsen

Olivia Palermo

Sunday Girl

Tamzin Merchant and Freddie Fox

Yasmin Sewell

Michelle Williams

What a hot little ticket Mulberry was, and I haven't even included Tinie Tempah - who looked amazing sitting front row rocking a pair of leopard print loafers. Visit Mulberry's Blog for more goss on the star-studded event which happened earlier today in the Claridge’s Ballroom as part of London Fashion Week.

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Joan Smalls by Daniel Sannwald for POP |Magazine Covers to Die For

noreply@blogger.com (Portis Wasp) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:39:00 +0000

Limited Edition Hardcover in collaboration with Artist Anselm Reyle

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Josh Hutcherson by Kenneth Cappello for Nylon Guys |Click Snap Boosh

noreply@blogger.com (Portis Wasp) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:25:00 +0000

Josh Hutcherson takes (and owns) the cover of Nylon Guys this month as the buzz continues to build for The Hunger Games in March! For all the non-hungry games fans out there who read my blog Josh plays Peeta Mellark in the film (based on the popular book series) alongside Jennifer Lawrence and Liam Hemsworth. You can read highlights of his Interview with the magazine here

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Joshua Day by Andy Armano for DNA Magazine |Click Snap Boosh

noreply@blogger.com (Portis Wasp) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:57:00 +0000

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Stephane Haffner by Michael Stokes (NSFW) |Assaulting My Senses

noreply@blogger.com (Portis Wasp) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:50:00 +0000

#Bendy

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Granted, The New Amazing Spiderman Trailer looks Amazing |Trailer Park

noreply@blogger.com (Portis Wasp) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:39:00 +0000

We didn't need a reboot but it's happening so I may as well surrender now.

Natalia Vodianova by Mert & Marcus for Vogue Paris |Magazine Covers to Die For

noreply@blogger.com (Portis Wasp) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:12:00 +0000

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Watch the Pringle of Scotland Men's Fall/Winter 2012 Show |Walk That Walk

noreply@blogger.com (Portis Wasp) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:09:00 +0000

Smile boys, you look great!!!

Watch the Bottega Veneta Men's Fall/Winter 2012 Show |Walk That Walk

noreply@blogger.com (Portis Wasp) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:56:00 +0000

Smile boys, you look great!!!

Watch the Jeremy Scott Fall/Winter 2012 Show |Walk That Walk

noreply@blogger.com (Portis Wasp) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:51:00 +0000

Smile guys, you look great!!!

Watch A Film by Nick Knight starring Karlie Kloss |Walk That Walk

noreply@blogger.com (Portis Wasp) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:47:00 +0000

This girl is more than just a Supermodel. She's something kinda ooooh!

"2012 marks a decade of Topshop supporting design talent at London Fashion Week and legendary photographer Nick Knight has created a fashion-film starring Karlie Kloss for us. Featuring Topshop collaborations created by NEWGEN recipients and London Fashion Week stalwarts, this film highlights the amazing talents we've worked with over the last 10 years" - Topshop

Watch "Un chant d'amour (nouveau)" by Sam Scott Schiavo |Assaulting My Senses

noreply@blogger.com (Portis Wasp) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:17:00 +0000

"A homage to Jean Genet's film 'Un chant d'amour' (1950), two prisoners finding human contact and affection, a transcendent friendship in a simple act of sharing a cigarette in this short film by Sam Scott Schiavo (samscottschiavo.com) featuring Patrick Hollensteiner and Patrick Melech."

Sam's entry in the Vimeo Festival + Awards had me at that first blowback. #Toomuch #GoodLuckFella

Petra Ecclestone by Roe Ethridge for W Magazine |Click Snap Boosh

noreply@blogger.com (Portis Wasp) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:51:00 +0000

Petra Ecclestone shows off her new $85 million dollar purchase to W Magazine in their March issue.

And yes I am very jealous. I will happily live in the cinema room if you'll have me Petra!

Read her Interview with W Magazine

Aymeline Valade by Maciek Kobielski for Vogue Spain |Click Snap Boosh

noreply@blogger.com (Portis Wasp) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:09:00 +0000

#Fresh

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