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To “nourish the inner aspect”, Oscar winner Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow (Shakespeare in Love) suggests pursuing websites in the latest newsletter of her blog “GOOP—nourish the inner aspect”.
She says: “When I can steal a quiet moment I like to peruse these websites for inspiration…” Then she lists various websites which talk about romantic portraits, glamorous people, tips on faucets, luxury home goods, Must Have Gifts, tips on Raising Lifestock, most compelling global street style, boutique openings, brands like “Rag & Bone”, etc.
In this newsletter, Paltrow directs us to Garance DorĂ© which features “street fashion photography” from the streets of London, Paris, Milan, and New York; “One Kings Lane” for “luxury home goods” and sales events of “Holiday Correspondence, Holiday Ornaments and Holiday Entertaining”; Food52, where home cooks offer recipes on themes like “best beer cocktail” or “best fig recipe”; River Cottage whose partner farm in England offers courses on Beekeeping, Allotment Gardening, Meat Curing and Smoking, Bread and something called “Pig in a Day”; Refinery29 to get current on the newest and best in fashion, shopping, and emerging trends from the runways to the streets of New York and London; etc.
Paltrow wants us to beat the masses and “pounce” onto invite only GILT, an online “sample sale”, every afternoon at twelve o’clock precisely; and visit the “Green Porno” deadpan puppet shows on Sundance Channel where she learnt about “reproduction in the animal and insect kingdoms”, and which shows “where the fish we eat come from”.
Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has criticized Paltrow’s blog for mostly being too materialistic and indulging in very mundane things and shallow substances dealing with temporal and external pleasures, and catering to “outer” while claiming to “nourish the inner aspect.”
Zed, who is president of Universal Society of Hinduism, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that the idea of foraying into “inner aspect” was wonderful, but he did not comprehend why Paltrow wanted to market a product with an entirely different label. Although the tagline of GOOP is “nourish the inner aspect”, there were not many deep spiritual and philosophical thoughts in it, which were essential part of “nourishing” the inner self. It was very “external”, Zed added. He offered to help Paltrow, if asked.
Ancient Hindu scriptures Upanishads indicated that finite things could not calm an infinite thirst because the delight lied in the infinite. We could not fill the hollowness with outer materials. We should aim at uniting with Self, described as sat-chit-anand (absolute existence, pure consciousness, outright bliss), Rajan Zed pointed out interpreting the scriptures.
GOOP is said to be a name carved from 36-year old Gwyneth Kate Paltrow’s initials, who is also sometimes known as “part yogini”.
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Australian designer Thulie Ellis has launched her first collection, aptly named Flashes on the Silver Screen. Inspired by the silver screens’ leading ladies - Audrey Hepburn, Dorothy Dandridge, Lena Horne and Elizabeth Taylor – the classic 1950s inspired collection comes with a contemporary twist.
“I love the timelessness of 50s fashion, but I wanted to bridge the gap for modern women, who crave the femininity that the 50s in famous for,” Thulie explained.
Silk organza is a major factor in the collection, adding richness and vibrancy to everything from dresses to shirts and skirts. Sequins also feature for a touch of tasteful glamour.
“I’ve also used pearl button detailing on shirts dresses and blouses which continues along the 50s theme,” Thulie explained. “After all every woman needs a set of peals – even if it is just on the cuff of your sleeve.”
At just 27 years of age, Thulie designed the entire collection, with materials sourced from local and imported silks. With the majority of the collection made from 100 per cent silk, the garments are also manufactured in Australia, in keeping with Thulie’s philosophy to support the local industry.
About Thulie
Born in South Africa and raised in New Zealand, Thulie moved to Sydney, Australia, four years ago, graduating from FBI Fashion College in 2008.
Thulie remembers. “I’ve always been a dreamer and I remember when I was five going through mum’s fashion magazines and marking pages of my favourite dresses”.
“Then I’d spend hours inventing dresses in my mind and imagining myself in them! So I guess it’s no surprise that I’ve ended up designing all those dresses I’ve dreamt of over the years!”
Her new label, thulie, is for women who thrive on timeless design, she says. “My designs will take you from the office to a work function and then onto drinks with the girls,” she said. “The first collection is really is just the start!”
Learn more about Thulie Ellis.