being in fashion

(as a princess)

I really don’t know who are the most out-of-date hostess on our television: Angélica (of "Estrelas" and "Video Game") or Patrícia Poeta (of "Fantástico"). In both cases I ‘m sure that there is somewhat wrong since they were born in wealthy cradle and have been rich - that means they have (financial) status to pay some chic personal stylist to well dressing them.

Maybe they could inspire their more formal clothes in the elegant styles of characters like Olívia and Carol, respectively played by Paola Oliveira and Camila Pitanga in "Sensato Coração" Globo’s soap opera. They are terrifically chic there!

By the way, nothing is more evident nowadays than Kate Middleton - her beauty, style, models, jewels, shoes and hats. This UK plebeian is the celebrity at the moment. Lately, every little thing the fiancé of Prince Willian have done is on the news covers, on television or internet - not only that, but chiefly: she became the talk of the town.

From now, everything she wears is evaluated by everybody! So, I admit I appreciate a lot her simple and sober style, mainly her hats - type of accessory that hasn’t been used so often… at least here, where we are not used with the monarchy's costumes and its behaviour - not exactly as the European ones.

Albeit Kate chose a Brazilian name’s tag to announce them engagement: Issa, from Daniela Helayel. However, this partnership will not be possible at the official ceremony, that ask something created by British professionals. Closer to this kind of new talents, our show girls could find here someone quite good to work (better!) with them.

Meanwhile, Kate's wedding dress is almost a state secret.

heavyweight choose(s)

“A música venceu” - It‘s true!

With this samba-enredo, João Carlos Martins’ life was sang by Vai Vai Samba School and they won the São Paulo’s parade carnival this year. One of the most noted contemporary musicians of erudite, he was honoured by a big fancy show at this carnival time.

This pianoman and maestro, well-known by his acclaimed (Johann Sebastian) Bach performances, had his life presented on the avenue cadenced by Bateria’s beats played by hundreds of rhythmers on Friday, 04th. For those who don’t know, This man is a live example of overcoming.

He have had great difficulties during his career. Firstly, since he had lost his right-hand movements due to an accident during a soccer match, he became a maestro. Just as he had rehabilitated his capacity to play again, he developed a illness that made him give up of music.

However, his passion was stronger and he passed to play only with the left hand, creating an unique style. After a concert in Sofia, Bulgaria, he was robbed and took a licking, losing the movements again. So, after a dream, he decided to learn to conduct and, finally, became a maestro. Nowadays, he is world-widely recognized.

Interesting, because life’s journey can be as a symphony with its acts: allegro, andante, adagio and largo. Life has its ups and downs. It is important keep going on, though.

once a king, always a king

Another triumph of music was the Beija-Flor's parade, in Rio de Janeiro, on Monday 7th (better: on the early morning of Tuesday).  Presenting Roberto Carlos's life, they won this year the dispute.

As João Carlos, Roberto is another example of overcoming. Many people don't know, but he lost one of his legs when he was a child. It was an accident, a locomotive runned over him. Nevertheless, he continued his life quite fine and reached the peak of acclaim and has been decorated as a ’king’ (of MPB, and also youth in 60’s, and since 2010, of Latin Music).

His groupies (at any age - from childhood through the old age - nevertheless, the majority aren't little girls anymore...) are always shouting, frenetic. His fan legion was awaiting anxiously for that moment of glory. Now, they are satisfied - many have held fast with them the red rose given (a tacky cliché that still works with this audience).

This year, Vai Vai and Beija Flor were succeded while choosing two men of renown (and also blessed) -as the noble motif (or theme) for their carnival parade. Both São Paulo e Rio have homaged our music, which won anyway, indeed!

Bravo.

qua qua qua qua

Definitivamente não me agradam calças 'marreca' em homens altos. Tem que ser MUITO style a calça e o sapato principalmente (porque é TUDO num homem - vou repetir sempre!) para que qualquer combinação nesse sentido dê certo.

Curta, parece meio caipira. Não consigo desassociar a esse clichê. Fica brega, sei lá. Se ainda fosse no campo, faria algum sentido até, usar com com alguma botinha, formando um look meio "Zé da Grota", que, ok, NUNCA vai chegar a um lenhador (vamos combinar! Ai, ai... A-D-O-R-O!), mas é um combinação possível.

Acho que, no fundo, não tem nada a ver com o cara ser grande ou não, mas com o todo, seu perfil e estilo, num contexto e cenário. Ando é MUITO exigente com os homens, essa é a verdade... 'Shooting Duck' for me!