Baby Model Casting: “Do you think your baby could lose a few ounces by Friday?”

Casting director, Preston Chaumsulit has been documenting his adventures in a series called “Model Files”. It’s pretty hilarious, although sometimes a little worrying (because you never really know with the fashion industry). Check out episode 4 where Preston takes on the task of finding the next big err … baby … for a brand you…

ASK A FRENCHY! Episode 2

Welcome to another episode of MessyNessyChic’s new video series, Ask a Frenchy! Ever wanted/needed a Frenchy’s opinion on something? This week we’ll be delving into French stereotypes and finding out just how sexually liberated the French really are… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYORssy3sgs] Disclaimer: The opinions of these Frenchies do not necessarily reflect on the opinion of all…

15 Things that would make Friday at the Office more Fun

This may come as a shock to you, but there are things other than MessyNessyChic that could make Fridays at the office more fun. Such as…. 1. This desk. Designed by creative agency Boys and Girls and Twisted Image using permanent hot air balloons that never degrade, strong enough to carry the weight of the…

Prince Charming was a Sex Offender!

Sorry to ruin your childhood memories on this fine afternoon, but during my back alley stumblings of the internet today, I came across a rather disturbing fact that I think you should know. Prince Charming, Disney’s favorite stock character who managed to get with both Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and Cinderella, he was so damn…

Wearing a Belt on your Head was actually a thing in 1960s Paris.

You know when get a little drunk and put a belt around your head because it seems fun at the time … no? Well me neither then, but in 1960s Paris, apparently you didn’t have to be drunk to think head belts made your head look more fashionable. From yet another LIFE magazine gem dug…

Obama & Cameron eating Hotdogs together is simply Adorable

The Prime Minister of Britain and the President of the United States chomped down some dogs while attending the NCAA basketball Tournament together in Ohio. Other than having no idea why men were bouncing a ball around a court, Mr. Cameron also seemed to be having some difficulty eating his hotdog. Or ‘sausage roll’ as…

10 Random Facts that will Make You Sound Smarter than You Really Are

There’s nothing better than that moment when you have an incredibly interesting fact to spew in a social situation, making yourself sound infinitely more intelligent than you really are. MessyNessy has picked out some of her favorites to throw out there at your New Years parties this weekend … 1. The U.S Government once poisoned…

The Wonderful World of Peanut Butter Art

It’s Friday and I’m feeling a little silly/ immature. Do you ever have one of those days when you’re willing to put just about anything in your sandwich? I’ve come across a very fun photography blog which I happen to relate to in every which way. It’s about one thing and one thing only…. …All…

Parisians in their Parisian Pads

Vanessa, designer, Métro Fourche, 18th arrondissement, Parisienne “Paris wouldn’t be Paris without it’s parisians” says celebrated Franco/Anglo photographer Baudouin, who captures Parisians in their homes all over Paris, along with all their little quirks– or rather, their “je ne sais quoi”. Yann, art director, 10th Arrondissement, Parisien Emmanuelle (no occupation listed), 16th arrondissement, Parisienne Pier Paolo,…

Why We Should Feel Sorry for Male Models

The Facial Expressions that Say it All… There’s nothing I enjoy more during men’s fashion week than those looks on the male models’ faces that so brilliantly convey exactly what they’re thinking as they walk down the catwalk looking like… well let’s face it, absolute twats. Unlike women’s fashion week, the photographs from the men’s…