What To Gift Your Favorite Star Wars Character This Holiday

*With ‘The Force Awakens’ countdown already underway, the latest installment in the Star Wars franchise, I got to thinking, what if, with the holidays + all, a die hard fan wanted to give their favorite Star Wars character a gift + needed help on what to get them? Well, that’s where I come in. So, come along with me, down the path of crazy + fantasy, + have a few laughs!

DARTH VADER is a character who’s always on point with his daily ensemble. From his pristine black cape + shiny accessories including his samurai helmet slash insectoid mask, this man doesn’t miss a thing. But to be as villainous as he is, he doesn’t have time to wash + press his cape, because how else would it look that way? To solve this problem, a butler would be in order + what better place than helloalfred.com to find one.

With welcome visits starting at $32 per week, how could Vader say no?

For those times, Vader likes to unwind, why not give him a bottle Tópas Green.

This black Icelandic vodka (well more like a black brown), with a licorice taste + minty after taste, is sure to give Vader more bite.

YODA on the other hand, mister chill himself, takes life with a lot more ease, considering he’s 900 years old. That said, it’s a miracle his face looks that good + to keep it that way, I would suggest gifting him Cellcosmet Switzerland’s CellLift Serum.

This serum is a miracle in a bottle, with the price tag to prove it. Yoda will look 100 years younger in weeks.

Now, known for his interesting way of speaking, in case he ever needs to give a speech to intergalactic dignitaries or something, I think a Rosetta Stone in English would come in handy.

At least this way, Yoda won’t have to leave the comfort of his own home, while simultaneously, practice his moves.

CHEWBACCA or CHEWIE, is truly a man’s best friend. Not to compare him to a dog or anything, but who wouldn’t want such a loyal + trustworthy friend like him? Such loyalty should be rewarded + demonstrated in his appearance. Take his straight fur, for example.

To maintain the lack of waves, I think a GHD Eclipse Styler (above) would be more than appreciated + Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Heat Protect Spray to protect his beautiful fur from the heat. Of course, no point in all this primping if you don’t get to the root of the problem + for that, I would gift him the Neil George Shampoo & Conditioner Duo, which smells super good + leaves your hair silky smooth. Lastly, to avoid missing his shot, due to too much itching from fleas + such, he would definitely benefit from Flossier Fern’s Bug-Me-Not Bar Soap, an all-natural insect repellant soap.

For C-3PO, since he’s ever so delicate + fancy, I would get him a Pernula Faux Fur Throw for La Perla’s Home Collection to keep warm at night. But since R2D2 is kind of a kid + prankster, I would gift him the Xbox One Limited Edition Halo 5: Guardians Bundle,

as it matches is own blue, white + metal body, complete with headset, so he can be part of a clan or start his own.

And lastly, there’s my man DARTH MAUL, who in my opinion, never got enough screen time, but left the biggest impression on me, especially the way he wielded that cool double-ended light saber. Dressed in all black with a belted kimono robe + black moto boots, I would gift him this ensemble, which would just ‘up’ his cool factor.

COAT–High Collar Coat by RICK OWENS DRKSHDW, fartetch, PANTS–Stretch Cotton Denim Cargo Pants by Julius, luisaviaroma SHIRT–Cotton Poplin Kimono Style Shirt by Damir Doma, luisaviaroma BOOTS–Waxed Leather Zip-Up Cropped Boots by The Last Conspiracy

Of course, with his Sith Body tattoo covering his face, I would gift him Tattoo Goo Renew to protect it from the sun +

maintain its color’s brilliance.

So don’t forget to think of your favorite Star Wars character while doing your holiday shopping. I won’t!

*(For the sake of this post, I’ve only listed my favorite Star Wars Characters.)

Adam Lippes Takes On Pre-Fall 2016 With Ease

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Red Gift Guide 2015

1–Watch With Tiger Head by KENZO, asos 2–Pandora Spheres Perspex Clutch by Charlotte Olympia, Net-A-Porter 3–Runway Cat-Eye Sunglasses, Red/Beige by Fendi, Bergdorf’s 4–Red Thank You Tote by Lauren DiCioccio, Cooper Hewitt 5–Hot Stuff Cold Shoulder Bodysuit, Nasty Gal 6–Red Geometric Backpack by Issey Miyake Bao Bao, ssense 7–Bold Stripe Wallet by Claire V, anthropologie 8–Paris Fun Sun Fan Wrist Brick by Thomasine Gloves, Wolf + Badger 9–Red Lip Handle Tote by Red Valentino, farfetch 10–Eighties Lipstick Stud Earrings by Saint Laurent, matches

Yellow Gift Guide 2015

1–Ruler Pussybow Blouse by Moschino, farfetch 2–Double Print Hat by Bologna, ODD 3–ROSHE LD-1000 QS Varsity Maize By Nike, END 4–Bubbles Printed Leather Shoulder Bag by Moschino, LUISAVIAROMA 5–Once + Fur Ball Keychain by Nila Anthony, nasty gal 6–Women Flannel Check Long Sleeve Shirt, UNIQLO 7–Tiered Yellow Gloves by Aristide, Valery Demure 8–Collection Faux Fur Scarf, J.Crew 9–Premium Shearling Clutch, Topshop 10–Eggnog Mohair Wool Teddy Coat by Isa Arfen, Avenue 32

Favorite Karen Walker Pre-Fall 2016 Looks

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Playful Dragon Smoke Flirts Beautifully With Fantasy and Reality

Contemporary artist David Hockney once said, ‘the photograph isn’t good enough. It’s not real enough,’ which I think artist Bill Hayward has taken to heart and evident in his Chasing Dragons: An Uncommon Memoir in Photographs by Bill Hayward, © 2015, published by Glitterati Incorporated. Comprised of an array of photographs, you journey down Bill’s life from childhood into adulthood. You get to follow Bill and his family through the vast highways of America, as a child. As the pages turn, photos of celebrities and dancers flirt across them. The scope of Bill’s life is rich with ingenious and interesting happenings.

He wastes no time in disrupting what others hold sacrosanct.

But it is when he’s a child that we’re faced with the first of his dragons. Brought to life by his sister Janet, these dragons take to skies in the form of clouds. and a peek into Hayward’s curious mind saying, “For my curious, six-year-old self, it was the edge of the known world. If asked, I was only a stranger looking for dragons.”

Broken down into five acts, this book chronicles more than five decades of Hayword’s work, which tells his story on a quest for self-discovery + new modes of expression-inspiring the same spirit in his subjects + all those who encounter his work. Sam Barzilay, Creative Director of United Photo Industries and co-founder of Photoville, said of Hayward’s approach to photography,

“He wastes no time in disrupting what others hold sacrosanct. ‘The photographic surface as unquestionable truth:’ a false idol to be scratched, cut, painted, folded, manipulated; dismantled and reconstituted,” which is very evident in the photographs that are resurrected after being shot then reinvented with an overlay of paint, decay and anything else Hayward fancies at that moment.

At times, he recreates the subject’s portrait. By taking the same image, splitting it down the middle, then taping them together, he creates an inner reflective look. ACT 2 under ‘Acts and Expressions’, is a perfect example. Below is a picture depicting this technique.

He wastes no time in disrupting what others hold sacrosanct.

Hayward’s Unique Technique

But what his still photographs lacked in motion, he compensated with shooting movement, specifically that of dancers. With their graceful lilt like gazelles, the muscularity of their bodies kicks bends and jumps for the camera. Its Hayward’s open collaboration in the creation of his images that manages to pull such imagery to come to alive. Bazilay thinks, “Bill Hayward welcomes the transformation of his subjects into active participant and artistic partners.”

Now if you think you’re just getting a book of photography, ‘Chasing Dragons’ is more than that. With quotes from various works of literature, you also get a glimpse at your new reading list. Just like the pictures alongside, the words also come alive. And remember, as Hayward so beautifully puts it, “It’s all about bushwhacking your own damn road, chasing the dragons of creativity, inhaling their smoke…If you’re in process, you’re alive. If you’re not, your just occupying space.”