video voyeur-Raphael Saadiq - Good Man

in love with the seventies retro vibe of this video.  the style  and ambiance is just to die for.  yaya (of america's next top model fame) brings the crazy beauty quite well.  and the song itself just takes you back.  very raphael!  the only thing is...beware!  when yaya hits her head on the bathroom sink...well, its just too difficult for me to watch.  if you are squeamish like me, LOOK AWAY(around the 1:45 mark)! 

besos jenna pearle*

video voyeur- madonna's bedtime stories

since i haven't given you a video voyeur fix in a few weeks, i decided on a double feature today to make up for lost time.  the artist is the mega icon madonna ciccone.  both of these videos are during a softer, curvier and calmer point in her life.  she ran back and forth between the classy and durrty looks.  besides the classic eighties hits, this bedtime stories album had some of my absolute favorite madonna songs.  here are two cuts i especially enjoyed: 'secret' and 'take a bow.'  and talk about some beautiful visuals!!!  clear and breathtaking, madonna videos could do no wrong whether it be black and white or color. 
bullfighting in spain, veils, red lips, forbidden passion...you know all of these elements are right up my alley ('take a bow').  and as for 'secret', voluptuous curves, nose rings, retro hood shots, fur coats and platinum blonde coifs and seedy lounges...whats not to love?!  keep in mind, this is around the time rumors of a pregnant madonna began to swarm.  is she or isn't she?  she wasn't but classic madonna couldn't help but feed the flames (hence the end of the video).  anyhow, both videos were madge at her finest.  if i had to choose one more video from that era and album, it would be 'human nature' where madonna donned a dominatrix suit and cornrows and proceeded to break out of the boxes society kept trying to put her in.  ahhh!  the good ol' days...................................besos jenna pearle*

ps.  did you notice the artwork in the passionista power collage up top?

video voyeur - Turn Your Lights Down Low-bob marley & lauryn hill

i've been slacking off a lot with the video voyeur feature.  i apologize but maybe today's choice will make up for it.  this is "turn the lights down low" by lauryn hill and bob marley with julian marley starring as the love interest (in the video and reality).  i don't know about you but this song makes me feel relaxed and romantic.  the tune is so mellow and passionate, how could one NOT love it?  the same goes for the visuals.  lauryn hill looks stunning, her make up, hair and wardrobe enhancing the soft and free mood.  then there is the lush scenery that makes you want to leave all the hustle and bustle of home to live in the calm caribbean. don't forget the most important factor in the success of this song: the king bob marley.  if bob wanted to give me some good love, i'd surely take him up on it.  enjoy the show!! 
besos jenna pearle*

Hot Tracks...Make Her Say

i mentioned last week that i would be incorporating a new feature where we celebrate videos that are aesthetically and musically beautiful.  so, here we are again.  this time, the new selection is kid cudi's "make her say" video featuring kanye west and common.  the video for this song is all kinds of visually stimulating.  here are just a few reasons it was chosen for this honor this week.

• the gorgeous pastel color scheme
• the dual screen style the video was filmed in
• the various men's fashion styles cudi's laidback casual-kanye's casual cool-common's sexy cool
• good music, great lyrics
• pretty ladies in many hues
• the phenomenal nikia phoenix (more about her in an upcoming post)
• kanye's continued college theme running through
• all that handsome, talented man swagger
• kanye
• man i'm in the mood for, common

besos jenna pearle*

Michael Jackson, Keep It In The Closet...video voyeur

i came across a post about the top top 15 stylish music videos on coco and creme. and in true carrie bradshaw style, it got me to thinking...what beautiful music videos took my breath away over the years?  so, i've decided to share some selections i found visually stimulating once a week.  at the beginning of my blog, i shared with you 16 reasons why i love cool by gwen stefani.  this time, i chose one of my favorite michael jackson songs/videos "keep it in the closet" starring the one and only stunner, naomi campbell.  michael beefed up for this one, showing off his muscular tone in that wifebeater and black jeans.  he pulled back his signature curls into a ponytail and proceeded to give us sexy mike.  the sepia coloring give both them and the scenery a sensual aura.  there is really nothing to dislike about this art, as far as i'm concerned.  as usual, these talents do a superb job.
besos jenna pearle*

Chang Chang Dancing to "Whip ...

the cutest thing on ellen.  eileen aka chang chang whipping her hair and bringing the sassiness.  get it, chang chang!!!
besos jenna pearle*

9-11 All-Star Tribute - What's Going On?

today is the 9th anniversary of the 9-11 wtc attacks, as you know. as of right now, it seems we've made little progress in the rebuilding of the twin towers or a nation of tolerance. i'm not sure why this is so shocking to me. i guess i had high expectations. enjoy this track redone by allstars at the time (actually most of these artists are still pretty relevant, how about that?) of marvin gaye's 'what's going on?' i keep asking myself the same question...

somberly, xo jenna pearle*

The Met: American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity

well, while on my summer holiday, i ventured out to the metropolitan museum of art on 5th Ave. currently, there is a phenomenal exhibit you may be interested in. its called "american woman" and it celebrates its namesake. i so enjoyed my time there. fantastic clothing from the gibson girl days, breathtaking flapper gowns with the perfect accessories, curve embracing pieces from the 40s and 50s. then there was my favorite part: the montage of american women that make us proud from the 60's on. if you get a chance to go visit, i doubt you'll be disappointed.

just remember...the price ($20) is a suggestion; you can pay less.

ta ta xoxo jenna pearle*

i can do anything good!

this lil one is going to be my new life coach. too freakin' cute!

seriously, there is a lot to learn from this adorable little girl and

i intend to absorb the lesson. whenever i start thinking ilm lacking

because i don't have this or that, i'll remember what she said. i love

my life, i love my friends, i love my family. just as important, i shall

keep in mind that "i can do anything good!"

thanks jessica

xoxo jenna pearle*