The Look of Madonna

(Madonna photographed by Steven Meisel, 1991) Welcome back on Blogger! Today I want to talk about one of Madonna's biggest inspirations: old Hollywood. I have always loved classic stars and movies myself so I am very happy to share this article with you. Let's get into it! (Madonna on the set of the Material Girl  music video) Madonna has often expressed admiration for legendary pop figures, not only actors and actresses but also films, with specific attention to the characters and their main trait, may it be wit, melancholia, romance, sensuality or ambiguity. Their style, beauty and overall uniqueness have been honored by Madonna through her music videos, performances and outfits. In particular, our Diva is great at giving new life to them, she is able to re-invent them in a new context, thus making them timeless. Marilyn Monroe is probably Madonna's biggest inspiration, aesthetically speaking. She has paid tribute to the blonde bombs...

Welcome back on Blogger! Want to get into Madonna but feel overwhelmed when you look at her discography? Don't worry, I'll try my best to introduce you to our favorite pop queen. Let's get into this article! THE IMMACULATE COLLECTION Released in 1990, this iconic Greatest Hits compilation is the perfect introduction to Madonna, as it features her major hits from the 1980's and three of her biggest hits from the 1990's. This was my first Madonna album so I can't recommend it enough.  The only downside is that the songs are slightly remixed (minus Justify My Love and Rescue Me ) so if you want the original versions you'll  have to listen to the studio albums.  But hey, that is what you'll do eventually, feel free to wear this album out first.  The 1980's are Madonna's most accessible decade, full of big choruses and killer melodies, you're in for a treat. SOMETHING TO REMEMBER Some of Madonna's biggest...

Welcome back on Blogger! One of the first elements, water has always been present throughout Madonna's career, both in her songs and her videos, every time with a different meaning. Today I want to discuss this topic using three "aquatic" songs by Madonna as examples. Let's get into this article! RAIN Let's start with one of the most beloved ballads of our Diva's career: Rain. In this song water could have two different meanings, it's up to you to decide what the metaphor means. The first interpretation identifies water with love, a purifying force that takes away sorrow and pain, while bringing hope for the future. The lines " Rain is what this thunder brings / for the first time I can hear my heart sing" and " I'm gonna stand out here on the mountain top/ 'till I feel your / rain"  create beautiful and vivid spiritual images as well. The second interpretation is more carnal, as the whole Erotica album pl...