Archive for the ‘CULTURE’ Category
February 16th, 2010
COCO Rocha x The New York Times
Top Supermodel Coco Rocha sets the record straight in a recent New York Times Article. “I don’t do nudes, I don’t do semi-nudes, I don’t do cigarette shots,” says the 21 year old beauty. Demands that would get any plain newcomer instantly axed from the fashion industry, Coco says with little care. Another excerpt from the article is this: “You know what, I’ve stopped caring,” Ms. Rocha said. “If I want a hamburger, I’m going to have one. No 21-year-old should be worrying about whether she fits a sample size.” What we realized is CoCo has made her millions, but what about those models still on the come up? how stern could they stand in an industry of vultures? We here at CO feel that this article is worth a read, and a moment to reflect. Read the full article here.
* Photo courtesy of Glamour UK
February 11th, 2010
Alexander McQueen Dead at 40
According to the Daily Mail British fashion Icon and CO favorite Alexander McQueen has committed suicide. This is a sad day in the fashion world. Less than 4 months ago Korean Supermodel Daul Kim took the same way out. What makes this really unfortunate is that McQueen was at his peak, the upper echelon of the fashion world, especially after the recent unveiling of the Mcqueenadillos. Our prayers go out to his family, friends, and fans worldwide.
Quotes:
“McQueen was found at his luxury flat in Green Park, central London. It is believed he hanged himself.”
“A source at McQueen’s office this afternoon confirmed his death, saying: ‘It is a tragic loss. We are not making a comment at this time out of respect for the McQueen family.”
“His death comes just days before the start of London Fashion Week and weeks before he was due to unveil his new collection at Paris Fashion Week on March 9.”
For more detailed information read the full article here.
February 8th, 2010
What was your favorite Super Bowl 44 commercial?
Everyone knows Super Bowl Sunday isn’t just about what’s on the field but also about the intermissions inbetween gameplay. Therefore, we have to ask what was your favorite Super Bowl commercials this year. Below are our top 3. Enjoy!
1. GOOGLE (Parisian Love)
More after the jump…
February 5th, 2010
Get Fresh Eggs from your own backyard!
Handcrafted Coops just released their new Portable Chicken Coop. Why not have natural home raised eggs with all the current issues involving supermarket purchased eggs? At least you know what your chicken/hens are being fed. Get yours here for the low price of $499 (including free shipping). View image and video below.
February 3rd, 2010
Caption This: Cheetahs Play with Antelope?
The Daily Mail recently reported a strange story accompanied with pictures of a trio of young male cheetahs playing with their “food” on a safari in Kenya’s Masai Mara. The photographer Michel Denis-Huot had this to say “These three brothers have been living together since they left their mother at about 18 months old,’ he said. ‘On the morning we saw them, they seemed not to be hungry, walking quickly but stopping sometimes to play together.At one point, they met a group of impala who ran away. But one youngster was not quick enough and the brothers caught it easily. They knocked it down, but then they lost interest”. The cheetahs eventually let the antelope run free. WOW! How funny is that last image? LOL!
January 26th, 2010
Man Jumps into Giant Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup
Below is a viral promo video of a man diving off the Brooklyn Bridge into a giant Reese’s peanut butter cup.
January 19th, 2010
Book of the Moment: Verbal Advantage
Verbal Advantage by Charles Harrington Elster is a vocabulary builder book made for everyone, regardless of their career field or age. This is our current favorite read. Verbal Advantage gives you the tools to master the english language and achieve the vocabulary level of the top 5% of educated adults. In our current economic state, who can actually refuse an employment advantage? We can honestly recommend this book as a fun and beneficial read. Get your copy here.
January 12th, 2010
Blog Shout: Terry Richardson
Famed Risque Fashion Photographer Terry Richardson gives us all a sneak peek into his celeb friend filled, zainy, sex crazed life with his new blog TERRY’S DIARY.
Terry and Rachel Zoe
Terry and Lindsay
Terry and Jon
Terry and Orlando Bloom (Usher in back)
December 31st, 2009
The New Pet x Teacup Pig
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy
MSNBC recently ran a story on genetically engineered mini “teacup” pigs, Paris Hilton is among the owners of this new pet craze. We have to ask..for $1100 each, would you buy one?
December 25th, 2009
HAPPY HOLIDAYS x CREATIVE OPULENCE
The team at Creative Opulence would like to wish you all a Happy Holiday.
We’ll be back to regularly scheduled programming on Monday, Enjoy!
December 20th, 2009
Brittany Murphy Dead at 32 (TMZ)
Actress Brittany Murphy (“Clueless”, “8 Mile”, “Sin City”) died early this morning after she went into full cardiac arrest and could not be revived.
Sources tell TMZ Brittany Murphy’s mom discovered her unconscious in the shower. We’re told when paramedics arrived, they quickly determined Murphy was in full cardiac arrest and immediately administered CPR. They continued CPR in route to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center — several miles away — and Murphy was unresponsive. She was pronounced dead at the hospital.
A rep for Murphy tells TMZ, “In this time of sadness, the family thanks you for your love and support. It is their wish that you respect their privacy.”
* We here at CO wish her family well and offer our condolences.
December 17th, 2009
Paid a Six Figure Salary for not showing up…
We here at CO had to post this story we came across on CNN Money. Check it out:
(Image courtesy of Matt Rainey/The Star-Ledger)
Paid for Not Showing Up
Anthony Armatys is facing up to six years in prison for his dumb move. But he’s not the only dummy in this story.
Armatys accepted a job in 2002 with telecom equipment maker Avaya but then changed his mind before he started. He was already in the payroll system however, and the company started depositing his six-figure salary into his checking account.
For five years, Armatys did not notify Avaya of its error, but his attempt to make an early withdrawal from his 401(k) prompted an investigation that led to his arrest.
In October Armatys pleaded guilty to theft and was ordered to repay the $470,995.53 in compensation he received. He faces full sentencing in January.
–C.I.
We have to ask our readers…what would you have done in this situation?
*Read another in-depth article here.
November 19th, 2009
Daul Kim R.I.P. (05.31.89 – 11.19.09)
20 year old Korean Supermodel Daul Kim was found dead in Paris this morning. Her cause of death has not been revealed, but there are rumors of a suicide. Daul was one of the youngest and top models of our time. You can read her last thoughs on her blog here. She will be forever remembered. Via
November 17th, 2009
Twitter x New Headquarters x San Francisco
Twitter’s opulent new headquarters in San Francisco California.
* Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter >>>> HERE. We love to hear our reader’s input.
More photos of the new contemporary digs after the jump…
October 15th, 2009
Amazon.com Now Offers Same-Day Delivery (available now in 7 Major cities)
HOOORAY! Amazon.com now unveiled a new “local express” service today that delivers merchandise to your front door the SAME day you order it. Rapid Opulence at it’s best. There is a catch…you have to order between 10am and 1pm and there is a hefty $15 fee for Amazon Prime non- members and $6 fee for members. New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington, Baltimore, Las Vegas and Seattle are the first, with Indianapolis and Phoenix coming soon.
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