The Halloween costumes of the rich and famous

Since I was showing off my Halloween costume earlier, I thought I'd take a look at what some celebrities and entertainers decided to wear as well. My thought was that with all the money and access to professional make-up and sci-fi people, some of the costumes they could get must be fantastic.

That was the idea. But it seems that wealth, fame, and opportunity is not enough for some. A few examples of that are best shown by the following:

Paris Hilton is worth more money she will ever be able to count. And she rarely seems to be adverse to spending money to look as good as her near anorexic body can be made to look. But obviously her Halloween fashion was something more akin to her own dreamy self-image than anything else.



Kelly Osbourne is someone you would expect to be able to really come up with something bizzare. Or at least different. Yet her costume seems more akin to what a housewife in the suburbs and little time might throw together at the last minute.



Nicky Hilton seems to be afflicted with the same lack of taste as Paris. While this imitation of class is better, it's still a far cry from interesting or good looking. Then again that does sum up the Hiltons, doesn't it.



Shanna Moakler was trying for a flapper look. But if this is how flappers looked in the 1920's, I can see why the fashion died off. Still it's better than any of the above.



And perhaps the worst costume has to go to... Lamar Odum. This poor man's attempt at a half-assed Halloween costume is just embarrassing. It makes Khole Kardashian look bad just being next to him. The fact he went out in public with this boggles the mind. Even the Hiltons look better.



Of course there were more than a few celebrities and entertainers that looked great, even classy and sexy. Like Bette Midler



and Jessica Lowndes (whomever she is)



And of course I wanted to include Adrina Partridge



But after looking over many of the failures and successes of far too many of the famous, I think that on average most of the people that I know were more committed and looked better this Halloween. Good for us, and shame on them.

Halloween - not just kid fun

So I hope everyone had a good time over Halloween. I had some fun myself. As the following video will show, adults enjoy dressing up as much as anyone else.

The best part for me was once I was fully transformed into the Ghoul, I had to go out for cigarettes. I ran into several people that I know, and none of them recognized me. It took one person more than 5 minutes of me speaking to finally place who I was.

Of course now my head is freezing in this weather without all my hair. Thankfully it will all grow back soon.

How was your Halloween? What do you think of my costume?




**And even though Halloween has past, the pendants, goblets, skulls, earrings and other items at Alchemy at World of Vass are still a great buy. Plus there is always Christmas and birthdays to consider. Check it out. Thanks for your support.**

I'm so genteel if I weren't Black I'd be Southern

Catchy title no? Inspiration for my latest t-shirt design literally came out of a comment I made with several friends at a party not long ago.

Off the cuff, I hit everyone with this little phrase. As you might expect it floored everyone. We were all laughing for several minutes, and since it's become a bit of a catch phrase among us all. So I though I might share the humor with all my readers.



It's not political, or serious, in any way. It's just funny. I hope you enjoy it as well as all the other unique fashionable clothing designs that can be found at World of Vass. There is something for everyone, just check it out and see for yourself.

While you're at it, check out the Alchemy of England products at Alchemy at World Of Vass. It's a collection of fine English pewter and Swarovski crystal rings, pendants, flags, cigarette cases, earrings and other accesories that is perfect for Halloween, Goth, emo, and just people that are into fine quality.



As always I thank you for your support in keeping the blogs of M V Consulting, Inc. alive and providing the information you won't get elsewhere.

Sincerely,
Michael Vass
President of M V Consulting, Inc.

An update from Michael Vass

Ah yes I have been busy. With the upcoming 6 month anniversary of the shooting in Binghamton NY, plus the holiday season starting with Halloween, there has been much to do.

With regard to the shooting, I plan to review what has changed for the average person in Binghamton, and what has not. While many want to forget what has happened I believe in the adage

"Those that forget history are doomed to repeat it."

On happier news, there is Halloween. As you may recall I recently made available purchase of Alchemy of England products. These are high quality, hand-crafted, English Pewtewr and Swarovski crystal products imported directly from England.

While many consider these goods only something for the halloween holiday, as an addition to a costume, or something only for those into the Goth lifestyle I believe otherwise. These are products that anyone can enjoy and appreciate.

I believe that the selection of Alchemy products are something that people in every style of life can engage with. Whether its a ciggarette or lighter case, a flask, a goblet, earrings, pendants, whatever. Age is not the factor, expressing your own style is.

So far I have provided Earrings, Pendants Necklaces and Chokers, Ciggarette cases and Lighter cases, Goblets, Chalises, Drinking and Wine Glasses, Cellphone chains, and Rings. Next to be added are T-shirts, Bracelets, Flasks, Buckles, and Walking Canes. But there is even more than that to come.



Already the response has been wonderful. To that end, I have created a separate site (in addition to providing direct purchases via this site) just for the Alchemy line of products - http://www.alchemy.vassconsult.com/.

Please feel free to take a look, give me your thoughts, tell your friends, and to make a purchase. I use Paypal for all purchases to help ensure your protection in any transaction - and there is no limit or requirement on the size of your order.

Your support is always appreciated.

Halloween is coming - are you ready?

Halloween is one of the biggest holidays of the year. When adults get to have as much fun dressing up as kids do. Maybe even more.

People spend huge amounts of money and time on their costumes. One year I went all out and decided to make a halloween costume that would be the perfect disguise. It came out to look like this



Here is a closer look. Can you tell it was me?



It was so good that even after speaking some people still had no idea it was me. But the halloween costume was missing a couple of items I really wished I had at the time. Just the bit of extras that would make it complete.

Thinking of that, and you my readers, I am making every effort to provide a huge line of Alchemy products. They are just the thing for that bit of personalization, and making your outfit better than the next.

Not that the Alchemy line of products are only for this upcoming holiday. They make excellent gifts for any time of the year, as well as just something for yourself. I myself am getting a couple of goblets, cufflinks (both coming soon), and cigarette cases just for me.

The latest addition to the Alchemy line offered at World of Vass are rings. Hand cast and many with high quality crystals or other quality materials. They are fashionable and extraordinary, just like you.

Just click the picture or this link Alchemy to check out the growin list of Alchemy products.



Thank you for your support of my blogs, and I hope the Alchemy products make you the star of your Halloween party and night.

Sincerely

Michael Vass
President - M V Consulting, Inc.
info@vassconsult.com

Can you recognize me? - 10.28.2007.1

With Halloween fast approaching I thought I would share my recent costume I wore at a party over the weekend. Don't be shy about telling me what you think. Do you think it looks like me?

Movies coming to theaters after the summer - 7.31.2007.4

As the countdown before the highly anticipated Bourne Ultimatum ticks lower I wanted to take a look at some of the films that are a bit farther off in the horizon. Sadly the end of summer this year seems to portend the end of what little originality we have seen. Along with the loss of uniqueness we get only a glance at the glimmer of interesting theatrical movie magic.

Let’s start with the remakes. As most readers know well, I hate the recent trend of ‘revisioning’. I liken it to say revisioning a prime rib done medium-rare (which is just perfect) with a slab of warm tofu. It may keep you alive, but it’s not the same experience. That is how I would equate some of the better recent re-makes. In the worst cases I would say it’s like have my brain grated with a cheese grater while listening to a duet of William Hung and Biz Mark E.

So having said that, joy of joys there is a remake of Halloween coming up. I’m sure it will be no less interesting than the (yawn) Texas Chainsaw Massacre. I’m filled with giddy anticipation as we will most likely get either a scene for scene copy (minus the original interest or intensity), or a gore fest that can’t live up to the scares a bloodless original created. What a thrill ride there.

Also running the remake game is the 3rd version of the Invasion of the Body Snatchers. This time out of the gate the producers and movie execs have decided to cut the name to simply The Invasion so that younger viewers will not notice the connection to any other version. In yet another attempt of Hollywood to assume that the public is as dense as a twinkie, we see them saving money on original ideas to re-tread movies that were done well the first time only. While I doubt this film will have any real interest, I would be willing to bet that this time there will be an even more feminist twist to the storyline than the 2nd version. I’m sure this will work with movie-goers about as well as the re-visioned Hitcher movie did. Can you feel the blood just draining from your brain?

But wait, there is a movie approaching that is almost original. Yes, a movie that is not some new director’s wet-dream of a ticket to everlasting fame having bested a master filmmaker. Before you get too giddy, its another global-warming film. The 11th Hour. Buzzkill I know. But if you feel that the world is ending in a ball of flame and smoke by next Tuesday, you will probably flock to this film. The only thing I can say is I hope they sell broccoli sticks instead of popcorn at the theater. It will leave less of a carbon footprint.

You may ask is there any film that I might be looking forward to in the near term? One so far is, War, which will be starring Mr. Jet Li and Mr. Jason Statham. Both are proven action movie actors. While the storyline might not be the most original, action movies are not really known about plot. I would imagine that this will be a very fast paced movie that will live up to at least one aspect of expectations, a lot of people will get beat up. I can accept that, and considering the moves both men have shown in the past the film should not disappoint on that level.

If there is a fight scene between the 2 men, I’m guessing that Mr. Statham will win or at least that the leading edge. His star is still rising, and Mr. Li is moving away from fighting in his films, or so it has been reported as they violate is buhddist (as I recall) views.

Well there you have it. Enjoy the Bourne Ultimatum, there isn’t much else that seems to be a big draw. If I’m wrong I will let you know. So far, in terms of remakes at least, I don’t recall missing yet.

This is what I think, what do you think?