March 28, 2012

#LOVEMARKS



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So I've been reading this amazing book by Kevin Roberts called Lovemarks. Roberts, CEO Worldwide of Saatchi & Saatchi, is somewhat of an advertising genius. He writes so beautifully - I strongly recommend you give this book a gander (hmm, that sounds dirty).

Anyway, in a twist of misfortune, it seems a nasty bout of the 'bad dragonz' reared it's ugly head last night. Since I fancy myself a 'bounce-backer' I've decided to take this opportunity to take a few (incredibly clever) notes from my before-mentioned new best friend: Lovemarks.

How on earth am I going to do this? Well, I'm going to tell you the truth.

Five truths that you might not have known about Miss. Jones:

ONE.
I cry easily.
Really. It's pathetic and all kinds hazardous when you tend to wear as much mascara as I do (sometimes my eyes shut involuntarily because they are so heavily made-up)
I show composure between 3 and 7 on the scale (1 being immensely sad, 10 being outlandishly happy) - if you happen to see me outside of these limits I should most probably be handed a handkerchief and shown the way to the bathroom. STAT. 

TWO.
My blog's name -  'Crazed Shutterbugs' - was coined after reading an article about Brigitte Bardot (a Lovemark of mine) where the writer used 'crazed shutterbugs' to describe the throngs of paparazzi that used to follow the starlet around. 

THREE.
My tenth birthday present was a musical and dance-themed trio extraordinaire of Footloose, Grease and Flashdance.
(This is also a good indication of my upbringing: whoever thought it appropriate to buy their daughter a Flashdance VCR was most definitely a twenty-four year old, class of '86, UCT graduate named Saskia) 

FOUR.
I am immensely shy.
It may not seem it (but this is blogging, folks. Seriously) 
It makes me come across, at the best of times, as arrogant or aloof and this couldn't be farther from the truth. I know all my fellow 'shy peeps' out there will understand. This world is so very obviously built for boisterous, loud-mouthed extroverts. 

FIVE.
I've said it before (so this one you'll know) but I'm reminding you anyway.
YOU
ARE
ONE 
OF
MY
#LOVEMARKS

Anyone who dare enter the world of Jones (or more aptly, my URL) is in for a ride and I thank you for your support, kind words, clicks on AdWords (I've made $7!), awesomeness and specialness. 

YOU DESERVE A MEDAL IF YOU JUST READ ALL OF THAT 
(Thanks for sticking around :)) 

Have a fabulous evening - xx!


March 22, 2012

TOGETHER AT TJING TJING


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TOGETHER AT TJING TJING THIS TUESDAY!
PLEASE EVERYONE COME AND SEE ME / HUG ME / LOVE ME

(This will be the SEXIEST Tuesday everrrrr)

YB&S,x

March 20, 2012

YOUNG, BEAUTIFUL AND STUPID VOL. 3
















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YOUNG, BEAUTIFUL AND STUPID MIXTAPE VOL. 3:
1. The Breeders - Bang On 
2. Lana Del Rey - Summertime Sadness 
3. Cut Chemist - What's The Altitude
4. The Grates - Turn Me On 
5. Fun. Feat. Janelle Monae - We Are Young 
6. Rjd2 - Ghostwriter 
7. Holiday Murray - Jirey 
8. Generationals - Ten Twenty Ten 
9. Teddybears - Cobrastyle

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Here are the photographs of the past (#BIRTHDAY) weekend as promised :) 
As one could probably pick up, shit got crazy. A raucous Saturday night - which also JUST HAPPENED to be St. Patrick's Day, too - was spent with my favourite "bad girls" (Dante included), a new and might I add very special friend, Matty Bayly, Justus the Rogue Priest/Guardian Angel/Caretaker and the ultimate "Designated Dave": Cam'dawg!

I thought Mystic Lady might have over-exaggerated when he - after feeding me some God-awful flaming concoction - gave me a high-five, coupled with the words: "I'm going to say goodnight to you now because after this you won't remember a thing". Well... Turns out, he knew what he was talking about. Apparently I psychotically managed to yell how I wanted the other disposable camera left in the Paper Jet, and - looking at these - perhaps you can understand why I was so adamant.  THESE PICTURES ARE PRICELESS/ ALL KINDS HILARIOUS/ PERFECT FOR BLACK MAIL.

In between manic episodes of puking I was sung to (Super Bass by Nicki Minaj, but of course), told I throw up only glitter, and somehow managed to hoist myself up mid-puking to say; "I just want to be classy!" I suppose it's good to have dreams, no matter how unattainable they might seem in the throes of drunken behaviour.
But, I guess that's why "Young, Beautiful & Stupid" is just always the perfect excuse :)

I hope you are all doing well - have a fantastic day off tomorrow; spend it wisely and enjoy the little break :D 

Until next time - KISS KISS 

And, as always, stay YB&S
x!

March 19, 2012

THE LOST BOYS












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Here are a few "lost boys" - pictures taken during the past year or so that have escaped being blogged. 
Crazy crazy birthday weekend this past weekend - pictures to follow! Stay tuned!

YB&S,x

March 8, 2012

COTTON CANDY










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GUYS, I DYED MY HAIR PINK TODAY

They say: change is as good as a holiday - and they couldn't be more right! I'd like nothing more than to play matchy-matchy with my bougainvillea at home :)

Now that my generous head of hair is half pink, channeling candy and other yummy things - I hope I can taste as sweet.

xx!

March 3, 2012

HIGH SOCIETY



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Beautiful film with a beautiful leading lady. High Society: watch it.

xx