Mr.StrictlyIntimate
the Life, the Love and the Sex of Vienna.The Conflict of Urban Art or Tradition meets Street Art
On Wednesday Mr.StrictlyIntimate and Mr.TechnicalAdvice did attend a press conference for bloggers that was quite interesting and breaking with traditions.
The Viennese porcelain manufacture Augarten [the second oldest china factory in Europe - found in 1718], unadulterated tradition, collaborates with young and talented street artists to accost a younger clientèle by letting their luxurious products come closer to urban art and culture. This collaboration is called ‘Augarten brennt – the Conflict of Urban Art’ and is not only used to provide a platform for young artists to present their talents, but also to abolish established prejudices about the image of Augarten porcelain.
This whole thing started with a Video posted on an housebreaking and the revenue of the famous china factory. The process of this ‘vandalism’ was completely filmed and announced as a video on various sides – with a lot of negative reaction in the first place [a lot of calls went straight to Claudia Uth, the products and marketing director of Viennese porcelain manufacture]. After dissolving the plan it was perfectly clear it was official that there was going to be a competition for young street artists who can show their talent in a process of creating porcelain – [more information can be found on www.augartenbrennt.at]
The end of the competition and of this collaboration will be a huge one week lasting event where not only the winner will be announced, but also where the best designs can be purchased by an auction where an important part of the money goes directly to a foundation for young artists.
If you want to be a part of it go directly to www.augartenbrennt.at, register and show your street art graffiti talent in this nationwide contest.
XOXO
Mr.StrictlyIntimate
Why…???
Inside I feel that something isn’t right. Somehow. There is something that makes me feel like losing control of my own life – but I don’t know what it is – yet. It drives me insane. It makes me feel weak and somehow numb. Why does everything seem to fail around me including my own life?
Why can’t I be happy once, living this life, careless for just one day…careless and free. Out of bounds and out of orders. Why am I so lonely though I have so many wonderful friends that are always there for me? Why do I feel like I NEED to isolate myself…why do I cry sometimes at night, when nobody can hear or see me?
Does it always have to be that way? Or does it get better – one day? Or does it just stop?
XOXO
Mr.StrictlyIntimate
a Song dedicated to Loss and Hope
I have something for you – as some kind of gift to remember all the ones you lost and still love with every inch of your heart. A song that follows me deep inside – through every motion, emotion – every step I take and every little, single move I make. It is heartbreakingly honest, sad and makes me cry every single time I listen to it, because it reminds me of the fragility of life – the omnipresence of loss and pain, tears and bitterness. It makes me realize that I have to be aware of losing this life sooner than I can imagine, or that I might lose someone that I love more than my own life.
Listen to it and close your eyes. It is said, but it gives hope, if you lost someone on the way.
JEM – YOU WILL MAKE IT
[Album: Down to Earth]
Go to bed every thing’s alright
Don’t know the whole
world’s changing
As you sleep through the night
Wake up slowly and it’s a
different world
Hear the news and the
floods begin
Screams so loud but only
felt within
Heart is shattered
The pieces can’t be found
I feel your pain, I wrote this
song for you, for you
You will make it, you will
make it through
I promise you, he would
want you to
Months go by, still living
in a daze
Don’t know what you’ve done
With the last seven days
Soul is numb and life
is like a dream
Helping hands but you
push them away
How could they understand
Don’t wanna share your pain
Afraid to heal, ’cause that
would be goodbye
I feel your pain, I wrote this
song for you, for you
You will make it, you will
make it through
I promise you, she would
want you to
One day sunlight hits
a photograph
And it makes you smile
The memories dance
around you now
And they make you smile
You’re not alone
You’ll never be
Just like the stars
They oversee
And they whisper to you
You’re still, you’re still,
You’re still, you’re still alive
I feel your pain, I wrote this
song for you, for you
You will make it, you
will make it through
I promise you, they would
want you to
Do not stand at my
grave and weep
I am not there I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds
that blow
I am the diamond glints
on snow
I am the sun on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn rain
When you awaken in the
morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight
I am the soft stars that
shine at night
Do not stand at my grave
and cry
I am not there, I did not die
I hope you like that song, and I hope that it strengthens you at least a bit, if you feel hurt, weakened and lost right now.
I am there for you. I always will be.
XOXO
Mr.StrictlyIntimate
[Fashion]Inspirations…[Fashion]Thoughts…
So here I sit on my bed with my notebook, some Martini [another bottle] and every existent Vogue issue of the last 10 years of Spring/Summer that was available in four different languages – German, British English, American English and of course French. I scroll through those pages issue after issue in search of the perfect inspiration for my own Spring/Summer 2010 collection. Don’t get me wrong, but I do not want to copy any famous designers’ collection I just want to get inspired by some cut, a special topic, a photo or even a special bag – who knows what can inspire you? That is the funny thing with inspiration – it can get you and kick your ass whenever you least except it and actually I know that I am going to get inspired in a few moments, because I can feel it, I totally feel it!
British Vogue, June 2008 – Bohemian chic…definitely nothing that captures me to convince me creating my own bohemian collection, well, that’s never going to happen, believe me. Not my style [but I adore those who fit perfectly in such dresses - because that is some kind of special miracle - just like fitting perfectly into an emerald-green dress - that only works for red haired beauties such as Marcia Cross or Lindsay Lohan].
Oh gosh – I totally forgot that I adore one special photo shoot in this magazine, with one of my favourite models Jessica Stam. She is photographed by Patrick Demarchelier – a well known Vogue photographer he covers Jessica in stardust memories that I totally adore [I wish I would be her in the fabulous Dior campaign, which is my most favourite campaign of all times - I love, love, love it!]
British Vogue - June 2008. Agyness Deyn photographed by Patrick Demarchlier
Definitely nothing, that could have inspired me, except for one article – Nobility of Fashion – everything about the age of super models and why we the fashion world now needs them even more – and honestly I miss models such as Naomi, Linda, Claudia and Kate being everywhere around us on billboards and fashion magazines. Why have they gone?
Why can’t everything in fashion can get back to glamour and glitter and perfect shaped models?
German Vogue, April 2007. Karolina Kurkova in Versace photographed by Alexi Lubomirski
Those and a lot of more question I ask myself while I empty my bottle of martini, scroll through the rest of my 1000 Vogue issues and think about the perfect inspiration for my September collection… I will go back in mind and I will look into the future in my heart – I know it happens today and it will take me just a few moments more [and maybe a few more martini's]
Have a wonderful, beautiful evening and LONG LIVE FASHION!
XOXO
Mr.StrictlyIntimate
the Grammy 2010 Show
the Grammy Awards
Right now Lady Gaga is opening the show and she looks as stunning and supernatural as always [deep inside I hope she wins some prices because she is just fabulous!] singing poker face and fading into one of her new songs speechless from her album the fame monster, the deluxe edition of her album the fame – and surprise surprise who does join her single? Elton John – both of them mix speechless with his classic your song! Every one who doubted her voice – thinking she can’t sing single note now has to admit that this woman can sing every other on the wall! Stunning, unbelievable and such an icon…I truly admire her.
And now the fight for the price starts and it seems like a battle of the ultimate superstars of 2009!
Song of the Year – [10 time nominee] Beyoncé Knowles with Single Ladies [Put a ring on it!]
Can it get even better? Well yes, Jennifer Lopez in a dress that makes her look like a sausage with twenty pounds overweight thinking herself to still be on top of the female singers – though she is far, far, far away from still being famous. Poor J.Lo…
Best Country – [8 time nominee] Taylor Swift for Fearless
Right after giving Taylor her award Beyoncè did a fantastic performance that wasn’t just extraordinary but quite unbeatable. With her unique voice singing live she could beat every female artist at the moment – it is unbelievable what this young artist can do with her gift.
Now I realize that it is about time to go to bed, turn out the light, take my bottle of martini and enjoy the show. I will talk about the highlights tomorrow my dear readers. In the meanwhile I wish you a lot of fun with the awards and pray for Taylor and Lady Gaga that both of them win many prices!
Love you all
XOXO
Mr.StrictlyIntimate
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