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FizzyT, June 20th, 2010
Jedward then!
Every reality series masterminded by Simon Cowell is like a carefully crafted piece of panto. You have your heros and villains, your court jesters. The odd beautiful princess (Cheryl Cole). A frog who turns into a prince (SuBo, although she doesn’t change all that much). Then, at the helm sits Mr Nasty himself, the master puppeteer. At the beginning, rude and impatient. Later on, genuinely believing and humbly admitting he was wrong about so and so, and making dreams come true. Honest. All the while, the dollar signs behind his eyes are going cherchiiing as another nought is added to the untold millions in his bank account. Possibly, and only possibly, Simon Cowell could trade his wealth to wipe out the government debt. And then we could keep on spending for evermore, just like in fairy-tale land.
Jed, or is it Ward? now!
And just like in a fairy story, the court jesters have returned, transformed into handsome princes. Those Jedward boys, last seen being laughed off the face of the earth after Sony dropped them after their first single reached number 2, are back. Back and modelling this seasons key trends in the weekend supplements. Gone is the double quiff and the loud suits. Here we have chiselled cheekbones (4 of them, no less) and Christopher Kane t-shirts, which scream louche, cool, and rich. Almost as rich as Sir Simon. Can it be that Jedward are back and about to wrestle their way back into pop stardom? Are they going to be the new Bros? Watch and wait.
Tags: Celebrity, Christopher Kane T-shirts, Fashion, Jedward, Simon Cowell, X-Factor
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FizzyT, June 19th, 2010
Celebrating Glastonbury!
This year the green welly brigade will be out in force as the National Trust hits Glastonbury. Not what might first spring to mind as one of those firm partnerships like gin and tonic, fish and chips or Kylie and Botox, but hey, the Natty Trust is nothing if not progressive.
Cleverly mixing the likes of Rolf Harris and Snoop Dogg in the festival, I’m sure there will be no problem incoporating the grannies’ favourite. To celebrate their inauguration, Sgt Pepper’s artist and Glastonbury regular Peter Blake has designed a retro t-shirt to commemorate the event, which will be handed out over the weekend and available via online competitions.
The t-shirt features the famous Glastonbury Tor and the Large Blue butterfly which is found nearby thus ensuring that whilst the NT get groovy to the Gorillaz, they don’t forget about preservation and historic monuments. Also, in their Outside Inn area, you will be able to take a break, inhale some fresh air, and if you’re really, really lucky, visit a fine example of their immaculate loos.
Tags: Glastonbury T-shirts, National Trust, Peter Blake, t-shirt design
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FizzyT, June 18th, 2010
A Big Irony!
It’s all pretty bad news today I’m afraid. You might want to turn away and start sobbing now. Katie Price and Alex Reid are said to be selling their wedding and honeymoon to ITV 2 to the tune of £600 000 for a three part series. Honestly, how many weddings, honeymoons, reaffirming of vows etc can this woman have? Does Alex Reid not realise he is in the process of being chewed up and spat out like a big globule of phlegm?
I was heartened by this pap snap of Katie out and about in London this week. Well, not the snap of her, but the t-shirt of the person she was next to. The slogan on the t-shirt reads “I like to be surrounded by splendid things”. Actually, she was surrounded, well flanked anyway, by a very expressionless KP (Did they get a bit carried away on the Botox hen party I wonder), looking not a bit splendid. What a masterful piece of irony. Alanis would be proud.
Tags: celebrity t-shirts, custom t-shirts, fashion t-shirts, Funny T-Shirts, humour, Katie Price T-shirts
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FizzyT, June 17th, 2010
Kelly at Glastonbury.
If yesterday’s topic was about Kate Moss, effortless queen of festival chic, then today’s style guide is about how not to rock up to Glastonbury this summer looking like you are suffering a disastrous case of try hard-itis.
Now Alexa Chung is one of those people who never get it wrong simply because everybody is too busy gawping at her incredibly long long legs to care what she is wearing. Sienna Miller seems notably absent since the whole boho thing was proven to be one of the biggest style mistakes since the ra-ra skirt exposed far too many knees that only a mother could love. As for Lily Allen, well, noone ever really knows if she’s coming or going so no fun there.
Kelly at Coachella.
No, the one who gets it completely wrong every single time is Kelly Osbourne. Kelly is the living example of what happens when quirky doesn’t worky. Kelly has been through a million different hair do’s, styles and dress sizes. And I’ve yet to see her get it right. Poor lass. Could she not hire a stylist to help her out a bit? But, heaven forbid, if she has, she needs to fire them, fast.
So take note. For festivals think Kate not Kelly. Die hard, not try hard. Off you go now!
Tags: Alexa Chung, Celebrity, Fashion, Kate Moss, Kelly Osbourne, Sienna Miller
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FizzyT, June 16th, 2010
Glastonbury Uniform!
With summer now definitely on it’s way, it’s time to turn our minds to the festival season and away from the World Cup for a few moments. (Or more, depending on how bored you are with the footie). Last week the Isle of Wight festival showed the original purveyor of muddy chic, Kate Moss, back to her good old grungy self. Since those heady days when Kate was first snapped at Glastonbury, festival wear has become a a style section in itself. Hunter wellies are a must, if you can smear them with mud before you go there, so much the better. You don’t want to look like a festie virgin now, do you? Next up, but only if you have the legs, you need to team the wellies with an incredibly short mini dress, or tunic. Otherwise a pair of jeans that cut off the blood supply to your ankles is just the ticket. If you have a really good vintage rock t-shirt, you will look the epitome of cool. Or, using revolutionary technology, make you own. You will need to show off your long standing music credentials in the crowd. If your hair is sleek and shiny, you will look far too groomed, so raid the hedgerows for an old bird’s nest to use instead. This is also useful if you get caught short and the loos have started to overflow.
Finally, do as Kate does, and nab the most grimy looking rocker you can lay your hands on, preferably one that hasn’t washed since 1992, for a big dose of scuzz appeal. You will look marvellous in comparrison. You are now festival ready and raring to go. Enjoy your summer!
Tags: custom t-shirts, Glastonbury, Hunter Wellingtons, Kate Moss, personalised t-shirts, vintage t-shirts
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FizzyT, June 15th, 2010
Party Girl!
You can always rely on Katie Price to perform her role as pantomime villain right down to the last detail. She rarely disappoints either, as any good baddie worth her salt she remains utterly remorseless,and relentless in her pursuit of world domination via all things pink and shiny, oblivious to the boos and hisses surrounding her. She is wonderfully good entertainment however, much more fun to watch than arch rival and daintily boring goodie Cheryl Cole.
Her latest bad deed is to take her friends out on a hen to to have group Botox (gasp!) ahead of her second lot of nuptials to pantomime dufus Alex Reid (think Buttons but with less brain cells). Spotted the other day all wearing sparkly diamanté t-shirts, a big hen do favourite, they descended on Milton Keynes en masse for a day of injections and pampering.
I can’t wait to see them on the big day. Will they all look startled, or like a group of shop dummies, devoid of expression and rather plastic? Once again, our Katie is compelling in her chavness, bless her. And just to put the icing on the (wedding) cake, she’s releasing her first solo single in July. If it’s anything like this, we’ll be in for a real treat!
Tags: celebrity t-shirts, Diamante t-shirts, Fashion, Katie Price
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FizzyT, June 14th, 2010
Flattering?
I came across a lovely article in the Guardian the other day bemoaning the increasing lowness of the male v-neck t-shirt. Special attention was drawn to how unflattering they look either on the pale and pasty brigade as well as with the buff and tough lot. Think Alex Reid, for the buff look or Johnny Borrell of Razorlight for the dweeby, skinny style. It made me want to have a little investigation of my own in terms of how low can these t-shirts go.
Sexy?
What with the growth (literally) of the moob the v-neck is plunging new depths in order to show off more than ever before. More, in fact that was much better off when it was less, if you get what I mean. I spotted several examples of the deep v-neck t-shirt, and honestly they all look a bit scary. American Apparel sells one of the worst offenders, closely followed by Topman.
In terms of dreadful menswear, I always thought that the vest t-shirt, as sported by Russell Brand was probably the most unflattering garment, but it looks as though it has some competition. As long as noone has got around to designing the deep v-neck vest t-shirt, we should be ok. Just!
Tags: Alex Reid, American Apparel, Deep v-neck t-shirts, Guardian, Johnny Borrell, Razorlight, Russell Brand, vest t-shirts
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FizzyT, June 13th, 2010
Freaky Football!
Oh dear, rather a poor start wasn’t it? I thought we were supposed to be better at football than the Americans. As usual it’s the goal keepers fault. Oh no, hang on, it’s the balls fault, that’s ok then! The new ball, the Jabulani by Adidas has come under criticism for moving unpredictably in the air. Phew, at least it’s nothing to do with the players!
I like this slightly grim t-shirt by All Saints, featuring a hand drawn print of a skull with a football on the dome of it’s head, teeth rotten and fallen out and a whistle hanging from between it’s jaws. It shows a certain sick cynicism towards the beautiful game, and has just as much resonance for footie haters as it does for fans. A nice little number selling for £40. Although, as always it makes me want to see what I can put together myself.
Football Pet1
What do you think? He’s called Football Pet. By the looks of it, not a cutesy pet though!
Tags: All Saints T-shirts, black and white t-shirts, custom t-shirts, Football t-shirts, t-shirt printing
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FizzyT, June 12th, 2010
Take that Blondie!
Oh dear, oh dear. It looks as though our special relationship with the United States might have seen slightly better days. The BP spill has made headlines around the world, and everyone, but everyone has something to say on the matter. Not all of them, however, are as good as David Letterman’s quip “I went to lunch in Louisiana and ordered crab cakes. The waiter asked if i wanted leaded or unleaded.”
The big bust up is mostly between us and them. BP is a British company, however 40% of their shares are owned by Americans, as is the oil rig. Barack Obama has laid the blame firmly at our door. So how’s it panning out?
Well, whilst David Cameron is trying not to say too much lest he offend anyone, Nick Clegg, sounding like a knee slapping court jester sang in jovial rhyme “We don’t want a tit for tat diplomatic spat. Tee Hee!” (I added the last bit) So it’s left to Mayor Boris the Brave to throw off such girly wimpishness and step into the ring to tackle the US President. Throwing a fast right hook, he has accused the Obama government of anti-British rhetoric, and stealing money from pensioners.”Take that, Oik!” Obama, falling fast in the popularity landed an ever faster one back saying he’s going to “kick ass“. Ooo, I can barely watch. Will Barack send the blond Brit to his knees, or will Boris rise again? Tally Ho!
Tags: Barack Obama, Boris Johnson, BP, BP t-shirts, David Cameron, funny, Funny T-Shirts, humour, Nick Clegg, political t-shirts, t-shirt printing
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FizzyT, June 11th, 2010
Deflated BP!
This isn’t a good week for BP. Having sparked the wrath of Obama (we don’t seem to like him much anymore, do we?) and in turn ignited the puceness of Boris (still love him), and finally incurred the diplomacy of David Cameron (yawn), there’s not much left for them to do. Is there? Well, apart from clearing up all the oil and making the area safe again, they have to decide whether to pay their dividends and try and wriggle their way out of a what has become a very slicky situation. Sorry!
On the up side, their shares, which have plummeted are now a great, if high risk, bargain for would be investors. Although the latest news is that the amount of oil pouring out of the well could be up to 30 000 barrels a day, almost double previous estimates, and the clean up operation is expected to come in at 950 million quid. Owch! Poor deflated BP.
Just thought, bet Boris could have Barack if it came down to it. That’s another t-shirt in the making!
Tags: Barack Obama, Boris Johnson, BP, BP t-shirts, current affairs, custom t-shirts, David Cameron, Funny T-Shirts, humour, political t-shirts, t-shirt printing
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