Katy Perry’s Victorian Dreams Go Up in Flames in ‘Unconditionally’
Katy Perry has found an era that suits her perfectly — Victorian. The pop star went retro-chic in a visually stunning music video for power ballad “Unconditionally,” the second single from her “Prism” album. There are gowns, snow, pearls, flower petals, an owl, underwater scenes and a bed on fire — so nothing really out of the ordinary for Perry. Yes, unconditional love sometimes feels like being hit by a car… Or being on fire… How does it feel to you? — Katy Perry (@katyperry) November 20, 2013 The singer recently told MTV that this music video would be a departure from her other videos because it “doesn’t have a complete narrative.” “I usually have quite a big story line,” she said. “This time I wanted to give a lot of gorgeous, beautiful looks, which I don’t usually go for. But it’s mostly just a beautiful video that is supposed to evoke this power of love.” Mission accomplished, Katy. Image: Tumblr, iheartkatyperry Image: Tumblr, iheartkatyperry Image: Tumblr, myhouse-myrules-mypleasure Image: Tumblr, sttifler04 Perry also released a lyric video for the song in October, featuring models Janell Shirtcliff and Erika Linder. BONUS: 14 Ways Katy Perry Can Help You Take Life Less Seriously 14 Ways Katy Perry Can Teach You To Take Life a Little Less Seriously 1. Don’t stress over minor wardrobe malfunctions. Image: Tumblr katyperryphotos1 2. Dance like everyone’s watching, and like everyone thinks you’re an amazing dancer. Image: Tumblr fuck-adriannaa 3. Eat more cupcakes. Image: Tumblr musicvideogifs 4. Simplify your beauty routine and fill your new free time with funny cat videos. Image: Tumblr suckgifs 5. Invest as much time in your friendships as you do your ambitions. Image: Tumblr tigershout 6. Smile when you feel it — you never have to smile because someone tells you to. Image: Tumblr you-choose-which 7. Remember that almost any problem can be solved with a hot shower. Image: Tumblr jasmiinneee 8. If you’re embarrassed by some ridiculous thing you did, think of all the people who make a living that way. Image: Tumblr fuckyouigotohogwarts 9. Try something new, even if think you’ll fail. Image: Tumblr katycat9684 10. Don’t get hung up on other people’s expectations for your life. Image: Tumblr destinychange 11. If you’re over-thinking, draw a mustache on something that traditionally doesn’t have a mustache. It’s a tension breaker. Image: Tumblr mvgifs 12. Throw on an unusual outfit and don’t worry what others will think, concentrate on how it makes you feel. Image: Tumblr hello-katy 13. Don’t worry about how you look in every picture. Funny photos will be more entertaining to look back at than one that’s perfectly posed. Image: Tumblr romimahomie45 14. Make this face, preferably in the mirror. If the action of smiling makes you feel happier, this will make you feel like your problems will work themselves out. Image: Tumblr iheartkatyperry Read more: http://mashable.com/2013/11/20/katy-perry-unconditionally-video/