Kate Moss for Yves Saint Laurent

"She is one of the highest paid models in the world. She creates huge public interest that can shift serious units of fashion products. And she is looking better than she has in quite some time.

So it's little wonder Stefano Pilati - creative director of Yves Saint Laurent - chose Kate Moss to appear in the fashion house's spring/summer advertising campaign.

What is slightly bewildering is why he decided to obscure Moss's famous face with door-writing in the majority of the 18 shots."

"This collection was focused around iconographies," Pilati said. "And in fashion, Kate Moss is one of the great icons. I am particularly drawn to her versatility as a model, and of course to her timeless beauty."

Which Anne Hathaway look looks best?

Hello everyone! Here we go again with another post about which celebrity look looks best. Today it’s Anne Hathaway’s turn to be on the limelight.

Probably one of the prettiest faces in Hollywood, I’ve always believed Anne Hathaway would always look good in whatever dress she would wear. So I thought of comparing two of her recent looks and find out which of them looks best on this Hollywood darling.

On the left side of the photo is Anne attending the American Museum of the Natural History’s annual Winter Dance clad in an asymmetrical beaded taupe frock. The dress’ cut is actually flattering to the actress’ body with emphasis on her beautiful shoulder. What I don’t like is that long wishy-washy sleeves; it looks too distracting.

On the other hand, sporting on a sexy black gown at the Human Right’s Annual Gala in Century, the 25-year-old actress is just breathtaking. This look sure is a winner. It’s simple, it’s classic, and oh-so beautiful.

Need I say which look is the best?

by Rechelle Tolinero

Madonna goes hard with Hard Candy album cover

Although I’m all praises about Hollywood veterans still (trying) looking hot and sexy despite their age, I still believe and think that it’s high time stars like Madonna and Demi Moore should act and LOOK their age.

Just take a look at Madonna’s cover for her latest album, Hard Candy. I know it sure is steamy hot. In fact it proves true to Madonna’s claim that it will “kick your ass”. With the pop diva sporting on a wrestling belt and in a steamy pose, Madonna once again proves that her sex appeal is still there and never fades.

Well, it sure is still there, but never fades? Come on, I know a lot would disagree but this photo would have been really really hot 15 or 20 years ago. Okay, nothing’s wrong with looking and feeling young. However, I think it’s time for Madonna to really do some moderation.

No question about her sex appeal, just that, she’s a mother for Pete’s sake!

by Rechelle Tolinero

Miley Cyrus: The Girl Who’s Better in Wax

Can you actually tell which one’s real and which one’s wax on the photo above? Well let me tell you, the left one’s the real Miley Cyrus and the opposite’s the wax figure showcased at Madame Tussauds in New York City on Thursday.

Wow! The figure looked just so like the teen sensation. Only, it looked better than the real version I guess. I don’t know but ironically I think the wax figure looks more real than the real one. The eyes; I think they look more alive and lovely. And the smile; it’s more genuine compared to the real Miley. I wonder how they make something as flawless and beautiful as this one.

According to sources, the first 100 fans who got to see Miley’s wax figure received a free admission t-shirts, CDs, and DVDs. Most fans though were wearing Custom T Shirts with prints like “got Miley?” and “I Heart Miley Cyrus”.

I think these fans should really visit SonicShack so they can design their own shirts, and maybe put their Miley fanatic creativity in it.

Gee, I guess more and more kids would get hooked to this Miley mania. I just hope they won’t use this wax figure of their idol as an object of worship. ‘Coz really, this Miley Cyrus mania is scaring me. I have little sisters, too and I get alarmed with how those young ones go gaga over Miley.

Hmmm… When will I ever get to have my own wax figure like Miley’s? These figures seem to be a measure of one’s popularity in Hollywood. No wonder more and more stars want to be ‘waxed’ too.

by Rechelle Tolinero

Which Nicole Richie look looks best?

by Rechelle Tolinero

It’s a Good Friday folks. Although I really am on a recollection mode today, I guess when it comes to celebrity fashion I have to make a little bit of an excuse. ***Guilty face***

Anyway, it’s time for another which celebrity look looks best. Today, it’s new mom with a new oh-lala body, Nicole Richie.

Satin or black?

Arriving at the DCMA Collective flagship store opening in Los Angeles, the socialite was clad in a sexy satin which flattered her postbaby breasts well. Well Nicole might be complaining of her new ‘bountiful’ front, but I don’t think she’d be able to pull off this dress without that sexy cleavage.

Really Nicole, most women would surely trade anything to have those boobies. Enjoy it while it lasts girl, if it’s any consolation, you won’t have those forever.

On the other side of the photo is Nicole looking classy wearing a Miu Miu frock paired with Louboutins at Prada’s presentation of Trembled Blossoms in Beverly Hills. I certainly think Nicole should flaunt her new curves more often. Anybody could definitely see her transformation from a notorious socialite to a changed woman. This look sure shows a mature and wiser Nicole.

Looking at Nicole Richie with those two different looks makes one surely think that motherhood suits her really well. And it’s not just her post-baby curves I’m talking about, it’s that inner glow and contentment that only a new-born can give.

So, satin or black?!

Demi Moore is an ageless babe

by Rechelle Tolinero

Okay, I know I once said that Hollywood veterans like Madonna and Demi Moore should start acting and behave their age now, but I guess I would have to retract that opinion on Demi.

Visiting the “Late Show with David Letterman”at the Ed Sullivan Theatre in New York City, the 45-year-old wife of Ashton Kutcher is a picture of one hot babe! Dang, she’s looking so hot and sexy without having to show much skin!

Demi here sure defined the real meaning of sexiness, and that is self confidence. And what better way for one to gain that degree of self confidence but through experience and age.

Now that’s what I mean with acting and behaving your age without having to compromise your look and fashion sense. Ditto for Demi!

Heidi Montag is a sexy bunny

by Rechelle Tolinero

Well I guess this is the right post to greet everyone a (belated) Happy Easter! And along with us celebrating the special day, The Hills stars and 2-year hot flames, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt were on their bunny costumes (at least the ears) to do some Easter egg hunt with Spencer’s niece.
Wooo… Heidi sure is one sexy bunny. I guess with her, the word bunny isn’t too wholesome anymore. But I sure love the flower printed dress. Totally charming for someone whose image is not that charming at all.
Anyway, I guess this is just one of those rare moments when we get to see this 21-year-old hot babe having such unadulterated fun. Some captured moment I truly thank for having the best web hosting.
I mean you know, with a blog that requires posting a lot of photos everyday, my blog’s web host is just amazing for enabling me to continue doing this stuff day by day.
Now I wonder if this nicey floral dress is also available on Heidi Montag’s new fashion line. Being a sexy bunny ain’t so bad after all

Mad Beyoncé, Fugly Beyoncé

Calling the attention of Beyoncé Knowles‘ stylist and beautician, the bootielicious diva badly needs your help! – Seriously.
Yes, folks that is Beyoncé above. Although a bit distorted and ‘fugly,’ that is her doing the latest ad of her clothing line, House of Dereon.
Geez, I wonder if the ad’s photographer is just mad at her or something. Anybody who sees this would surely ask what happened to her face; her lips look fuller (but not the Angelina way) and her nose looks odd. You know, if Beyoncé’s that serious in selling clothes, she shouldn’t have done this ad with this kind of look. I bet avatars would look better than her.

Speaking of which, why don’t the diva and her team visit DollSpace instead and check out the forum’s wide range of avatars created and customized by its users. It would be a better campaign than this one here.
The House of Dereon is a collaboration of Beyoncé and her mom Tina, where the latter is the designer of the clothing line.
After being criticized by PETA for wearing and using fur in her clothing line, I’m sure the Destiny’s Child member is up for another set critics for this incredulous ad.
I am a big Beyoncé fan and I so love her. But her ad here is honestly her best.

Our Southern Illinois dual-sport route

This is part two of Riding Shawnee National Forest post. I wanted to attach the general GPS tracks and show more pictures of the route. We have a GPX file available from this whole trip, if you’d like it just send an e-mail at excessivelocity@gmail.com.




Our entire route



A paved road through the fields and farms



I love that cabin on the hill behind us, I'd love to live in one of those



Hills and gravel



Forest and gravel



Trying to get a shot of a waterfall



We crossed this creek, which became this waterfall past the cliff's edge



Here is the waterfall from the other side, before the water falls over the cliff



Mike crossing the creek with the waterfall



Mike doing the water crossing for me on my bike, the second creek was deep with many large rocks



He makes it look so easy



Mike crossing the creek to get to his bike, the creek was deep, he's stepping on rocks that sat near the water's surface



Mike crossing the creek with his bike






Having some fun with a flooded road





Morning route, Ozark General store is located on CR-8 and RT45



We can't remember where the cool water crossing and water fall was located, we do know it was on the part of the route between Ozark and Anna


The last leg of the route from Anna back to Lake Glendale Rec. Area

Oak Point Campground - Lake Glendale Rec., Illinois

Located approximately 25 miles south of Harrisburg, Illinois on Route 145, is the Lake Glendale Recreational Area and the Oak Point Campground.

Our electric camp site at Oak Point Campground

The campground is open all year and has electric and primitive sites. The electric sites are $16 per night and the primitive are $11. When we were here last weekend we grabbed an electric site since it was cold and we like to keep warm in the tent by plugging in our electric blanket. Also it’s nice to be able to charge all the electronics.

Electric camp site #22 has the best location and the best view of the lake

Electric camp site #23 has a great lake view

There is hiking available around the lake and I read that there is also a trail to Signal Bluff, which is a scenic ridge.

Hiking path to the lake

Sunset at Lake Glendale

A nice bench at the lake

The host at the campground was super nice and had area maps. He also was selling bundles of fire wood for $3. Later in the year there is also a concession stand open near the lake.

There is a nice building with toilets, sinks and free showers. There are also smaller buildings with toilets scattered around the campground but they were sill closed this early in the season.



Main toilet/shower building



Ladies room: two flush toilets, two showers and two sinks



This was a nice campground and I’d recommend staying here, although if you’re coming on a street bike you should know that the road in the campground is very bumpy and on top of the pavement there is also a bunch of loose gravel.



The road through the electric camp ground

Garden of the Gods, Illinois

We’re back from our trip down south but after posting the initial report on
hiking in Southern Illinois I still have tons of amazing pictures left that I have to share.



I was amazed by all the natural beauty of Southern Illinois and the number of unique parks in the area. It is truly a hikers and campers paradise. I can’t believe that I’ve lived in Illinois since 1983 and have not been down here until now. Garden of Gods seems to be the most popular of the parks in the Shawnee National Forest and it claims to be one of the most scenic areas in Illinois.







Garden of the Gods Wilderness Area is over 320 million years old and covers over 3,300 acres of old growth forest. The rock formations the Garden of the Gods resemble objects and have names like Table Rock, Camel Rock, Devil’s Smokestack, and Honeycomb Rock.



Camel Rock



Table Rock



Devil’s Smokestack

In the past there was an inland sea where now Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky are located. The beautiful rock formations at Garden of the Gods are the result of millions of years of sediment accumulation shaped through the action of water and wind.





The best-known trail at the Garden of the Gods is the Observation Trail. It’s a .25-mile stone path which also has some sections of wooden steps. This trail creates a neat loop that brings you back to the place you started. From this trail you get to see the most unusual rock formations and also the largest rock formations in the Garden of the Gods Wilderness Area.



The observation trail



Parts of the observation trail consist of wooden stairs and decks

The other major trail that goes through this area is the River-to-River Trail. This trail goes from the Ohio River on the eastern side of Illinois all the way to the Mississippi River on western side of Illinois.









Hiking to Anvil Rock







Some of the rocks have very intricate designs



There is no admission fee for the Garden of the Gods.