The designer(s) that I want to feature this week are the twin style icons for the clothing line Dsquared2: Dan and Dean Catan.
I've been familiar with their work for about two years; it was right around the time when I became more interested in fashion and began learning about some designers. Their more stylistic-yet-professional outfits are the types of clothing that I would purchase myself. However, their price range is in no way near what I can afford...ever.
If I could afford (or find a decent outlet and vintage store that carries their line) then I would purchase maybe a top or ensemble. If you want to check out their collections and some of their outfits for men and women, visit their website by clicking the following link: dsquared.com.
Check out a couple of the items below from their runway and photography ads that interested me. I really like the first, fourth and fifth look from the mash-up picture blow.
It's time for another one of my favourite things to do on this blog: create a Top 10 list! This time around I'm going to be focusing on the video game series, Resident Evil, and rank 10 characters that I feel should be recognized as favourites to the series. Just throwing this little note out there: this list is based on my opinion so your list may be different than mine. I will not choose any characters from the film series and the list will only focus on the Resident Evil video games from the canon and non-canon games to the series.
10. Ozwell E. Spencer
Known from: All games but appears in Resident Evil 5.
Known from: All games but appears in Resident Evil 5.
I know this is a weird choice for the number 10 spot on the list but in some ways you will agree with me. Spencer is one of the three main people who established the whole chain-of-events for the Resident Evil games. He helped create the Progenitor Virus, Umbrella Corporation, and ordered the development of the infamous mansion from Resident Evil. His presence lasted throughout all the games but we never really got to see Spencer interact with any of the characters till his demise. Spencer never got his hands dirty...he always just paid for someone like Wesker or Birkin to do his dirty work for him. Without him and his dirty work towards James Marcus, there might not have even been the legacy that is Resident Evil.
9. Outbreak Civilians
Known from: Resident Evil Outbreak and Outbreak File #2.
Known from: Resident Evil Outbreak and Outbreak File #2.
I know that I should limit a ranking to a specific individual person but I feel that these eight are interchangeable with each other. Nothing separates them apart: none have S.T.A.R.S. training, biochemical mutations or were high ranking officials in the Umbrella Corporation. It astounds me that each of these civilians were able to survive the Raccoon City outbreak and escape the city. For that alone, these eight earn a spot on the list.
8. Rebecca Chambers
Known for: Resident Evil Zero and Resident Evil.
Known for: Resident Evil Zero and Resident Evil.
I hold some respect for Rebecca Chambers because her first role as a main character was the first Resident Evil game I passed. She was 18 years old during the events of her experience in the series and the fact that she not only survived the outbreak but was stood up to take down some lethal threats. Besides, her intelligence in the game out of most of the characters is probably still unsurpassed. I would love to see her back in a next canon game to see how an older Rebecca has developed since her time in S.T.A.R.S.
7. Nemesis
Known for: Resident Evil 3: Nemesis.
Known for: Resident Evil 3: Nemesis.
If I was 10 years old, Nemesis would probably be higher on the list but since I've grown up since then...he's perfectly placed at 7th. His bravado as the rocket-launching Tyrant who combs the streets of Raccoon City looking for S.T.A.R.S. members has lost some appeal. He was a great villain who made things really scary for Resident Evil 3 but there was really no depth to his character.
6. Claire Redfield
Known for: Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil: Code Veronica.
Known for: Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil: Code Veronica.
We all can remember the scene of Claire making her way into Raccoon City and discovering that the city was infested with the undead. She was brash but loving, adventurous yet cautious and most of all...she made sure to look after a little child and protect her with her life. Claire has the sweet nature to try and protect Sherry Birkin and the sisterly love to find her missing brother Chris Redfield. Honestly, I know people will not like me for this but...I feel she was the perfect balance of warmth to Leon S. Kennedy's role in Resident Evil 2.
5. Ada Wong
Known for: Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 4.
Known for: Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 4.
That infamous dress. Her iconic nickname. The hilarious times that she just reappears to cause Leon some stress. Ada is an enigma in the Resident Evil series because you never really know her true motives in her missions and what she is really trying to accomplish until she succeeds. I understand why she is a fan favourite because some of the best villains who aren't really villains like to change things up in the game and add the fun that sometimes a horror game really needs.
4. Chris Redfield
Known for: Resident Evil, Resident Evil: Code Veronica and Resident Evil 5.
Known for: Resident Evil, Resident Evil: Code Veronica and Resident Evil 5.
The development that I've seen from this character has been astounding. He started as the A-typical S.T.A.R.S. lead hero in the first Resident Evil game who quickly proved himself for a force of good but through the years he has turned in a really buff agent for the BSAA. I liked how he progressed through all of the games because for some reason, he always develops a sisterly relationship with his female counterparts in his game (i.e. Jill Valentine, Claire Redfield and Sheva Alomar). He has proven that he is a strong presence in the series.
3. Leon S. Kennedy
Known for: Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 4.
Known for: Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 4.
Many Resident Evil fanboys will disagree with me 100% with this decision. I get that and we are entitled to own our opinions so here is mine: with all the hype, I don't feel that he is all that. I will agree that he was impressive in Resident Evil 4; doing all the amazing stunts and acrobatics to save Ashley Graham with the help of Ada Wong, Luis Sera and the Merchant. The reason that he is at the number three spot is that his personality is a little drab and stone cold. He's a great agent but I feel that he is so overused now that his appeal has decreased.
2. Albert Wesker
Known for: Resident Evil Zero, Resident Evil, Resident Evil: Code Veronica and Resident Evil 5.
Known for: Resident Evil Zero, Resident Evil, Resident Evil: Code Veronica and Resident Evil 5.
Wesker has proven to be the top villain when it comes to the series. He is usually behind most of the dealings when it comes to the Progenitor virus and has no ill will to turn on people who thought they were his allies or associates. Wesker has grown to show his mutations with all types of viruses to make himself better and stronger but all-in-all, he is still defeated by the hero and dies...well, for a bit at least.
1. Jill Valentine
Known for: Resident Evil, Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil 5.
Known for: Resident Evil, Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil 5.
Jill has topped lists as one of video games' favourite leading lady. She has played the hero and villain role in several games for the series while wearing a questionable outfit during a citywide outbreak. She ranks as my favourite because she has proven to the perfect mix of lethal fighter and compassionate ally. Her villainous blonde form in Resident Evil 5 was a far cry from the original hero we met in the first game. No matter who she is playing at the time, Jill is always a hero and continues to conquer expectations. If Ada can give Leon a run for his money then I know Jill could be a perfect match to take on any of the characters listed above. That's way she is listed in the number one spot.
Agree or disagree with the rankings? Share your rankings in the comments below.
Hello Bloggers!
I'm back again for the fourth edition of this thrilling music feature. I know you were eagerly waiting on the patient side to see which videos I'd choose. Sorry I took some time but I surfed around YouTube to look for music videos that you'd absolutely love in a second. For those of you who are newcomers to this section, you can check out the FIRST, SECOND and THIRD entries for this feature to learn more about past entries and all the latest videos that have been selected. No time like the present to reveal which videos I chosen that feature an underline theme of music.
The three videos that will be featured this week are:
1. "Hold It Against Me" by Britney Spears (Performed by Sam Tsui)
2. "Dr. Jones" by Aqua
3. "The Secret" by The Pierces (Video collaboration by the CW Network for Gossip Girl Season 1 DVD)
Well it's Tuesday again Bloggers which means another edition of Tuesday Tunes. I'm thinking that to break up repetitiveness from posts, after like two more Tuesday Tunes, I'm going to stop this feature for a couple of weeks and then restart again. So enjoy the next nine videos because they'll be all that's left...well at least for a while. Uploading videos is a lot of fun and hopefully you're all enjoying the break with some music vids. So just to refresh, I choose three videos from YouTube that all feature an underlining theme of music whether it's from television or a music video.
The three videos that I am going to feature this week are:
1. "Born This Way" by Lady Gaga
2. "Going Through The Motions" by Sarah Michelle Gellar (Performance on Buffy The Vampire Slayer)
3. The 83rd Academy Awards Auto-tune Mash-ups