Party Time!

The footage isn't great but all I know is John Lennon parties had to have been amazing!!

http://gothamist.com/2011/10/12/video_vintage_footage_shows_most_am.php

Style Inspiration: Bianca Jagger

Bianca Jagger was one of the most fashionable ladies ever, so it's no surprise when someone uses her for style inspiration. Last month Jennifer Lopez did a photo shoot for Vanity Fair. In the picture above, Jennifer mimics Bianca, who was often seen wearing white suits and hats with veils and feathers. Though I am not a fan of Ms. Lopez I saw this picture and right away thought of Bianca. Mrs. Jagger could rock the white suit like no other. She was known for her unique but stylish outfits. She often accessorized with hats, feathers, jewelry, and even canes. Whatever she was wearing Bianca Jagger made a style statement.

Pictures from (Diet) Coke and Sympathy and Magxone.com

Gimme Shelter

A favorite part of mine of The Rolling Stones' 1970 documentary Gimme Shelter. I love the beginning because Keith is unlocking the door to his hotel room and says, "Anybody in? Is my local groupie in?" Then opens the door and says, "Hello darling, how are you?" in a funny little voice. I'm pretty sure he's taking to Anita. Yea, he has to be. :) Anyways after that, the film shows Keith and Mick dancing around to Brown Sugar. They then board a helicopter to one of their shows. It's a great documentary and if you haven't seen it you really should!

Concert for Bangladesh

Yesterday marked the 40th anniversary of the legendary Concert for Bangladesh. With The Beatles over George Harrison set off on reinventing himself and helping others. As East Pakistan struggled to become the separate state of Bangladesh during the Bangladesh Liberation War, tremendous political and military turmoil began. The 1971 Bangladesh atrocities led to a massive refugee problem in India. The 1970 Bhola cyclone, brought torrential rains causing devastating floods and it threatened to become a humanitarian disaster. Musician Ravi Shankar consulted George and he recorded the single "Bangla Desh" to raise awareness. Harrison also pushed Apple Records to release Shankar's single "Joy Bangla" to also help raise funds. Ravi had an idea of small fund-raising concert in the U.S. and told George about it. George thoguht it was a great idea and started making plans and calling up his famous friends to see if they could be apart of it. The concert, which ended up being more large than small was organized within five weeks at Madison Square Garden. Concert for Bangladesh turned into two concerts, one held at noon and the other at 7:00 p.m. on August 1, 1971. The musicians that played the concert included George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Leon Russell, Ravi Shankar, Billy Preston, Eric Clapton, and Bob Dylan. John Lennon was going to participate but George didn't want Yoko to preform with him. John agreed but Yoko was angered and an argument ensued. Two days before the concert John and Yoko left New York because of the argument. Paul McCartney declined the invitation later saying, "George came up and asked if I wanted to play Bangla Desh and I thought, blimey, what's the point? We're just broken up and we're joining up again? It just seemed a bit crazy." Ringo was the only other Beatle besides George that attend and preformed. The concert was a huge successful and the musicians played to 40,000 people in all. Both of the concerts were filmed and recorded for an album. The concert raised US$243,418.50, which was all given to UNICEF. The George Harrison Fund for UNICEF still continues to benefit from sales of the DVDs and CDs of the concert. For the concert's 40th anniversary it has been released digitally today for the first time as an iTunes exclusive. All proceeds after taxes will be donated to the George Harrison Fund for Unicef, a special charity established to help provide relief to children in famine and the drought-stricken regions in the Horns of Africa. If you would like to donate text FRIEND to UNICEF (864233) to give $10 if you live in the U.S. You can also donate via the web. George made a huge impact and helped so many people. He used his music and power to make a difference. I think everyone could learn from him.

Eric Clapton

Bob Dylan

Ringo Starr

Billy Preston

George Harrison

Ravi Shankar

George, Bob, and Leon Russell

The Queen of the Scene

Vittoria Marisa Schiaparelli Berenson was born February 15, 1947 in New York City to Robert L. Berenson and Countess Maria Luisa Yvonne Radha de Wendt de Kerlor better known as Gogo Schiaparelli. Her father was of Lithuanian Jewish descent and her mother was of Italian, Swiss, French, and Egyptian ancestry. Her mother was the daughter of Swiss-French Count Wilhelm de Wendt de Kerlor and fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli. She was hugely successful especially in Paris, second only to Coco Chanel. Elsa collaborated with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. Marisa followed in the famous steps of her grandmother and came to prominence as a model in the early 1960s. She first appeared on the cover of Vogue in July 1970. This would be the first of many times that she appeared on the cover and in the magazine. Marisa became a favorite at Vogue. She graced the cover of some of the biggest international fashion magazines as well as appearing in various fashion layouts. She was often photographed by her sister, Berry. In December 1975 she appeared on the cover of Time magazine. Her frequent appearances at nightclubs and other social venues gave her the title of Queen of the Scene. Fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent dubbed her The Girl of the Seventies. On her fame and successful Marisa remarked, "I once was one of the highest paid models in the world." In 1971 she started an acting career when she stared in the film, Death in Venice. Her breakout role was in the 1972 film Cabaret. She was nominated for two Golden Globes, a BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) nomination, and an award from the National Board of Review. Her best known role was as Lady Lyndon in Barry Lyndon (1975). Ms. Berenson also appeared in many European movies and TV series. She also starred in made-for-TV movies in the U.S. In 1978 she guest hosted an episode of The Muppet Show. Along with her beauty and fame came admirers. In the early seventies she became the companion of French banker, David René de Rothschild. She married James Randall, a rivet manufacturer in Beverly Hills California, in 1976. A year later they had a daughter, Starlite Melody Randall. The coupled divorced in 1978, only two years after they married. She remarried in 1985 to Aaron Richard Golub, a lawyer. They divorced in 1987 and the judge ruled that "the increased value of Ms. Berenson's acting and modeling career [during the marriage] were marital property." (I'm not sure what that means but sounds somewhat important. Hehe) On September 11, 2001, Marisa's sister/photographer, Berry was killed in the first flight to hit the World Trade Center. Marisa herself was in an airplane during the terrorist attacks, flying from Paris to New York. Hours later her flight landed in Canada as did many others. Marisa was told of her sister's death during a phone call with her daughter. Talking about the experince Marisa said, "I have hope and tremendous faith. I think that's what gets you through life ... through tragedies is when you have faith." Marisa Berenson is a style icon, a beauty, a strong courageous person, and over all an amazing and wonderful woman.