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An Ode to Bob's Pectoral Muscles

Sunday, May 1, 2011 // Labels:






Cardigan: Miss Shop @ Myer
Skirt: $10 from "@Topshop" (I know a girl who knows the owners of @Topshop and @Zara, ha. Apparently they copy the designs of Topshop/Zara (who knew), sends it off to Vietnam, gets it mass produced and ships it back to Australia to satisfy our need for really badly made, cheap knockoff clothing.)
Blouse: Thrifted
Shoes: Forever 21

All images shot by: Vinh Pham / Ve Noir Studios.




I watched Fast Five the other day and the key thing that struck me about it was the extreme level of really, really, really ripped men throughout the movie. Almost every, wait, make that EVERY male character was ripped as hell. It didn't help that they all their t-shirts were nineteen sizes too small. Unless they lost all their clothes in a hurricane and stole some shirts off the back of some children because you can't have a movie where the characters don't wear clothes because I'm pretty sure that's called a porno, or something went wrong and all their t-shirts shrunk in the wash, there is no excuse for consistently wearing t-shirts that small. I was half concerned for their ability to breathe. I actually don't understand how they were able to breathe without ripping those shirts open with every inhale. Not that I would be complaining if that did happen. Because all of them had pectoral muscles that put 80% of the breasts belonging to the girls I know, to shame.


Sorry for my lopsided weird smile


The two sets of pectoral muscles that spoke to me the most, belonged to Vin Diesel and The Rock/Dwayne Johnson. Bear in mind that they have perfectly fine individual chests, but when you put them together on the same screen, shit goes down.

I know that it is a typical male fantasy to see two attractive females and picture them engaging in activities of the lesbionic kind. So it should be okay that I thought the same thing about Vin Diesel and The Rock, right? Everytime they were in a scene together, I imagined them in bed together. And it was awesome. When they started grappling and fighting and being all sweaty and muscly together, my mind was blown. The intensity and power of my fantasy pushed out my ability to think properly and I was left as a drooling, incoherent mess on the cinema floor. But when I told my friend, he asked me to sit a few rows away from him.



Finally, if you aren't already aware, I want to introduce you to Thought Catalog. I read it religiously every single morning on the train. I have read every. Single. Article. For about 3-4 months now. There are better ones but the ones that I've enjoyed the most over the past month or so:

On Fight Club, Dogs, and Love

Why I Will Never Leave you

On Loneliness

Lex Luthor and the War on Science

And one of my all-time favourites: You Should Date An Illiterate Girl.

The writers are incredible, and the comments are even better sometimes. The articles range from everyday observations to really deep makes-you-want-to-cry/think about crap sort of things, like the above five. Enjoy.



39 comments:

whitney said...

Cute outfit! You're not the only one who loves Vin Diesel's pectoralzzzzzzz, hahaha.

http://wwhitney.blogspot.com


Fashion Tidbits said...

Girl,i know exactly what you're talking about- saw that movie just the other day////// all i got out of it was a serious need to hit the ggggggggggggggym!


Nettie said...

YOU LOOK GREAT <3 lol. I wish there's @Topshop Store here too :))


iluvbarney said...

THOUGHT CATALOG!!!!!!!!!


Joy and Amore said...

great look great photos,especially the 3rd pic.. lovely sweet outfit.


Adele said...

Your glittery shoes are SO cute!
& I too picture hot menz engaged in sexual intercourses when I see them together. So you're not weird. Also I am a girl.


Rosalinda Tjioe said...

Great pictures! <3 Love your outfit! I'm a fan of your oxfords!

xx
http://rosalindatj.blogspot.com


Blackswan said...

I love your visiting your blog - not only do i enjoy your outfit posts but also your writing and how informative/detailed it is! I always pass the @zara and @topshop stores haha the best for a bargain

the collar of your blouse is so darling!

x Lauren
youronlyblackswan.blogspot.com


Raissa said...

I didn't see the movie yet. Got watch it, they were in Rio when I was there but I didn't see them. Oh well :(

Love your sparkly oxfords and your skirt!

take care!
http://fourthexpression.blogspot.com


Vivienne Kongvongsa said...

I adore how you can pull off those glitter brogues!!

XXX


JENNA L. said...

My friend and I love you. You're super cute and super smart.

p.s Love Thought Catalogue too!!

x x x
I'm Just a Gal


Maggie said...

I love this outfit! Especially the cute pink skirt! ^^


Belly B said...

I hardly comment, but this outfit is just screaming out for me to. Your best outfit by far. Love it.
And Vin Diesel's pectoral muscles? Yes, sir.

Belly B
http://www.bforbel.com


janet said...

you look so pretty!! love the collar details and you shoes adorable! :)


Julie said...

I knew there was something sus about @Topshop and @Zara! LOL

Anyway, I love this outfit :)


julia &amp; shu said...

you know, I'm happy that I'm not the only one having these fantasies from time to time 8D now let's just hope you're not kidding your readers in order to find out how high the percentage of really weird ones are!

your outfit is adorable, as always, props to vinh, he's doing an amazing job, keep him! :D

xx


GAB said...

ThoughtCatalog's the best! You Should Date An Illiterate Girl was the first article I've read and it's also my favorite! I love Megan and Ryan's articles haha





http://gabmesina.blogspot.com


Anna G said...

I have yet to see this movie. But it's on my list. Nothing I enjoy more than reading thought catalog. I spent a good two or three hours he other day on their site.


Amie said...

you read it too? i love thought catalog! my current fave is the how to live in new york city, i pretty much love all the pieces written by ryan o' connell.
also i noticed in your blogroll, my name is heartbeats, imitation, but its heartbeats, intimidation! :P


Dani said...

laughing at @topshop & @zara. admittedly, i would rather shop there than pay the astronomically high prices from the real deal!

love the pictures & you look great! x

http://dani.kastorandpollux.com


Cristiana Nunes said...

Amazing skirt and shoes!


alannah. said...

your sparkley brogues are so cute! but im loving your hair & skirt. so so pretty you are dear jess.x



http://thatsweetaurora.blogspot.com


chloe.eloise♥ said...

You are just too adorable. This is the sweetest outfit ever. I love it. And I love what you've written totally contrasts your outfit. You're the best.

Fox Whiskers


Vinh Pham said...

Love the post Jess! :D

Yep, even the photographer reads the fashion blog!

Woop woop.


Stephtea said...

HAHAHA
nothing wrong with your erotic thoughts Jess.


LoveMakesTheGirl said...

You're really entertaining to read, Jess! I watched Fast Five on Friday night, and although my thought process wasn't exactly like yours, I had to admit that the film was saturated with manly men. I thought Vin Deisel and the Rock were more like parallel characters (they look a bit alike), so I didn't quite see it that way...but yea, I guess I can see it now, haha. Cute outfit as always!


Rebecca Clairine said...

cuteee outfit !
love the socks !
cute cute :)

xoxo,
Rebecca
http://rebeccaclch.blogspot.com


ninici said...

i absolutely ADORE your writing style! :3


Anonymous said...

Thought Catalog is amazing. Thanks for sharing it!
I spot you at UNSW pretty often. I do secretly want to befriend you but am too shy haha


Lexy @ Quirky Explosion said...

Today I got a comment that just about made my life: "You remind me of Jess from Jesslovesfred. Do you know that blog? You should check it out!"

Um, yes. I adore your blog. Anyways. I just thought I'd know that you, somehow, indirectly made my life. Kind of.

I'm a creep :)

Check out mine?
QUIRKYEXPLOSION.blogspot.com


Chloe Scheffe said...

Ahhh, Spring! Love it. It's still rainy 6 days of the week here... I'm just waiting to wear skirts without tights!

Cheers,
-C
itssymmetrical.blogspot.com


jessie said...

sparkly oxfords + peachy swingy skirt = LOOOOOOVE! perfect combo. :)

just found your blog, and i love it!

XOXO - jessie @ the concrete catwalk


Claire M. said...

I love the dress its so gorgeous :)

Claire M.


LUU H. said...

your shoes is amazing! glitter shoes is just awsome, they reminds me such about miu miu ones


Sushi said...

Love this outfit, so pretty! x Sushi


Allie said...

You look SO adorable!

xo, Allie

www.sparklesandstilettos.blogspot.com


Crystal said...

The Rock is a sexy beast, but Vin Diesel is "meh". His face bothers me.

Love this whole outfit!


Juliette said...

You look so amazing as always !

Lovelovelove xx


Amanda said...

soooooo pretty!
and you're sound so cool too ;)
And you're only like, a town away from me? I don't know I'm not good with geography.

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