Jezebel: product placement

Woman Gets Entire Can Of Hairspray Lodged Up Her Butt

Tracie — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:20:00 EST

Mirela Gradinaru, 37, would not tell doctors how the hairspray got into her rectum, which, apparently had a lot of hold (no word on shine, though). Surgery was required to remove the object. [The Sun]

More High Heels & Hijinks To Come

Dodai — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:30:00 EST

Oh dear: Stylist Patricia Field claims the Sex And The City sequel is imminent: "[Creator] Michael Patrick King himself told me it's gonna happen. But I haven't really received any official information yet." [MTV.com]

The New Prada Movie Stars Very Shady Characters

Dodai — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:00:00 EDT

Back in February, Prada debuted Trembled Blossoms, an animated film that used creepy psychedelic imagery to push purses on hopelessly hypnotized fashionistas. Get ready to trip again: Prada has a new movie, Fallen Shadows, which features music by Antony & The Johnsons and makes little sense. Thank goodness we're here to do a (sorta) frame-by frame dissection. A breakdown of the stills from the film begins after the jump.

Our story begins in Ancient Rome. Or the place where they built Barack Obama's DNC speech set.

Our heroine sits, contemplating her perfectly Botoxed face in a mirror whilst keeping a firm grip on her Prada purse. Her "Shadow" lurks in the background, as the help is supposed to do.

"Did I overdo it with the injectables?" she wonders.

Fed up with the self-absorption disguised as self-reflection, The Shadow flees.

The Shadow wanders the streets of the deserted city. Not a soul to be found. Damn stock market crash.

The Shadow comes upon a young child near an aquarium. As with all little girls in movies, this child may or may not be Dakota Fanning.

Somehow, The Shadow ends up in the water. Friggin kids.

Then the shadow turns into a child.

Or does she? It is but a reflection in a well-appointed dressing room.

Ah, here is The Shadow. Veiled. Did someone die? Is The Shadow mourning the death of childhood?

The Shadow ditches her flowers and leaves the church.

Out in the courtyard, The Shadow meets a rawther large compass. They dance.

Back at the manse, the Lady of the house has yet to notice something is awry. Note that (DUM DUM DUM!) her Prada bag is missing.

The Shadow returns from her adventures; The Lady embraces her.

The Shadow returns to her seat in the back. The Lady's purse has magically reappeared. All is at it was in the beginning. All's well that ends well.

Moral Of The Story: Keep your eye on your Prada bag when shady characters are afoot.

Prada’s New Animated Short Film for Fall 2008 [The Frisky]
Fallen Shadows [Prada]
Earlier: Let's All Take Acid And Watch The New Prada Movie

Sex And The City Lingerie: I'm Just Not That Into It

Jennifer — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:30:00 EDT

A not-so-shocking prediction: Sex and the City: The Movie is going to be as much (if not more) about shilling expensive shit as it is about sex. In addition to the myriad of product placement opportunities it affords mainstream marketers, the film has inspired a new collection of Cosabella lingerie said to be designed around each one of the HBO series' main characters. Thing is, I see no connection between the creations and the SATC ladies; in fact, of all of them, the "Samantha" collection is the most sophisticated and tasteful of the bunch. After the jump, let's get stupid and play the "which SATC character are you" game with a batch of undergarments!

Carrie
They say: "Carrie is carefree and fabulous with a truly romantic take on love and life. The eclectic Carrie Collection features floral print with animal print trim... [It] mixes hip, downtown style with vintage appeal. You can even pair it with your favorite jeans."

L to R: Carrie Collection, Betty Low Rise Thong, $36; Carrie Collection, Betty Bustier, $162.00; Carrie Collection, Betty Push-Up Bra, $86

I say: Does "carefree", "fabulous", and "romantic" mean "tacky", "cheap", and "downright mismatched"? Also, is anyone else amused that this line is the most expensive of the bunch?

Samantha
They Say: "The Samantha Collection is très sexy & unapologetically racy (just like its namesake). Featuring French Chantilly lace in a fabulously bold, expressive color, this bra is not one to be ignored."

L to R: Samantha Collection, Pearl Underwire Bra, $76; Samantha Collection, Pearl Garter Belt, $55; Samantha Collection, Pearl Low Rise Thong, $33

I say: "Racy"? Maybe to a nun. This collection is the only classy and sophisticated one of the bunch. (Unrelated: why does the Samantha bra cost $10 less than the Carrie bra?)

Charlotte
They Say: "Über feminine, the Charlotte Collection features eco-friendly bamboo fiber. Charlotte is all about classic elegance. She always wears a perfectly chic ensemble that incorporates her style, beauty and quiet confidence."

L to R: Charlotte Collection, Bamboo Camisole, $80; Charlotte Collection, Bamboo Long Pants, $100; Charlotte Collection, Bamboo Low Rise Thong, $22

I say: This stuff looks like it came straight off the racks at K-Mart. Charlotte York MacDougal Goldenblatt probably doesn't even know what a K-Mart is.

Miranda
They Say: "The cosmopolitan Miranda Collection includes this bold, color block bra with lace trim. Feeling like a confident, independent woman? You're probably a 'Miranda.'"

L to R: Miranda Collection, Rosangel Low Rise Hotpants, $50; Miranda Collection, Rosangel Molded Bra, $62

I say: Why does Miranda get fewer items than the other ladies in this collection?. Also: of course they put her in a boy short. Of course.

Sex And The City Lingerie [Outblush]
Earlier: Sex And The City Really Is Full Of Expensive Shit