An inspired take on a much loved classic, from the very talented and affable George Sampson

a beautiful talent...

Check out my very talented director friends music video for Micki Green.

MICKY GREEN - "BEGIN TO FADE" from shaun hartas on Vimeo.


You can check his other work at http://shaunhartas.com/

The boy is going places!!

WOWSA! Organic tampons. Who would-a thunk it?

T.O.M organic tampons were created because we all need to be more aware of what we are putting into our bodies in an increasingly polluted environment. T.O.M tampons are manufactured from the finest organic cotton free from chemicals, pesticides, bleaches and are 100% biodegradable. Me likey! 

Take a look inside the Chinese Fur Industry

Undercover investigators from Swiss Animal Protection/EAST International toured fur farms in China's Hebei Province, and it quickly became clear why outsiders are banned from visiting. There are no regulations governing fur farms in China—farmers can house and slaughter animals however they see fit. The investigators found horrors beyond their worst imaginings and concluded, "Conditions on Chinese fur farms make a mockery of the most elementary animal welfare standards. In their lives and their unspeakable deaths, these animals have been denied even the simplest acts of kindness.

On these farms, foxes, minks, rabbits, and other animals pace and shiver in outdoor wire cages, exposed to driving rain, freezing nights, and, at other times, scorching sun. Mother animals, who are driven crazy from rough handling and intense confinement and have nowhere to hide while giving birth, often kill their babies after delivering litters. 

Pledge to go fur-free at PETA.org.




The globalization of the fur trade has made it impossible to know where fur products come from. China supplies more than half of the finished fur garments imported for sale in the United States. Even if a fur garment's label says it was made in a European country, the animals were likely raised and slaughtered elsewhere—possibly on an unregulated Chinese fur farm. 


For more information visit http://www.peta.org/feat/ChineseFurFarms/index.asp

High, Flying Adored

Mens grooming tips from Jonathan Pease

I loved this so much I simply had to share. I couldn't have said it better myself, so I'll leave it to the master....

As much as you’d like to pretend the opposite, what you wear defines you in the eyes of others. The initial impression people have about you is superficial by nature, but that doesn’t mean that your clothes can’t have a deeper meaning. Clothing and accessories that have a “cool factor” are not just designer labels; if it were that easy then Dubai and Las Vegas would be filled with “cool people”… not the case. They key to cool is about finding unique items that reflect who you are, recall a time in your life, and make you look sexy… all at the same time.

1. Sunglasses – Nothing beats a killer pair of shades. The mystery factor alone is worth spending some money on great sunglasses. I prefer rare vintage specs. I’m talking Dior, circa 1983. I’m talking Alain Mikli. I’m talking Cazal. But if all that’s too complicated just find a way to get a pair of AM Eyewea. Just don’t wear them at night.

2. Vintage Air Force Jacket – Must be from a foreign country such as Canada or Belgium. Must be vintage. “I got this for 10 francs oops… I mean Euros when I was in Paris years ago”.

3. Rare Sneakers – I’m a die-hard sneaker collector. There is no guest bedroom in my house because my sneaker collection sleeps there peacefully. Any footwear fanatic knows that you have to earn your kicks. You may have to scour the Web or travel to another country, but finding a great pair of wheels that no one has ever seen before will keep you cool all day long.

4. Vintage Watch – Who wants to be another pretentious tool wearing a Rolex (I sold mine and bought 40 pairs of rare Nikes). Like shoes, the key to a great watch is its uniqueness. Screw Panerai. Go on Ebay and check out old diving watches from the mid-20th Century or vintage Swatches from the late 80’s early 90’s. And it doesn’t matter if it works, as long as it looks good. Use your cell phone to tell the damn time.

5. A Brazilian “Scapular” Necklace – Say your ex gave it to you while you were in Brazil. You’re not allowed to take it off until the rope wears down and it falls off your neck. So mysterious.

6. Ironic Socks – Yes socks my fine-feathered friend. Mismatching, preferably expensive argyle socks or children’s socks. Most people won’t see them. But that’s the idea. When they do, they’ll think you’re so cool that you don’t care about how you look. “Oh yeah I just grabbed two cashmere socks out of the drawer, didn’t even notice they don’t match because I have so many”. That’s cool.

7. Dog Tags – You’re Uncle gave them to you. You don’t want to talk about it.

8. Hermes Scarf – Wear it in Winter to keep warm. Wear it in Summer over a t-shirt. You’ll look like an asshole. A very rich important asshole.

9. A Black Cashmere Cardigan – Simple. Elegant. Laid.

10. A Great Pair of Jeans – It’s cliché for a reason, nothing beats a great pair of jeans. I don’t care if you have to save up all year. No Jeans, No Cool. Preferably Japanese Denim or a local designer brand. I prefer darker colors; blues and blacks. Enough of this ironic bright colorful nonsense. We get it… you were alive in the Eighties. Now go get a real pair of pants.

Read more of his tips at: www.jonathanpease.com.au