Now talk about 21st Century improvisation! This video of the band Atomic Tom on NYC's orange B line train, playing their single "Take Me Out" with only their iPhones and a set of speakers, is truly a display of creative talent with technology. According to the video, the band had their equipment stolen and found a new, brilliant way to perform their tunes. Long live the struggling artists of NYC! No one knows the struggle to top better than the peeps of the Empire State. And, once at the top, how sweet the big apple tastes!
In an effort to catalog my work thus far, I wanted to share it on this blog as well. Below are images taken from my most updated portfolio, displaying either my market work (mostly) or sittings assisting. At CL, fashion is very specific and particular. Therefore, it has been quite a journey to push the content of fashion into the pages, but so far it has been an enjoyable experience. Take a look at these four stories:
In the spirit of the upcoming All Hallow's Eve, I found the perfect finger ring, ring finger (however you would like to reference its nomenclature) to wear that will surely be creepily fabulous! Designer Jules Kim of Bijules Haute has definitely created pieces that are artfully dark, but also maintain a quality of style and taste, in every way. Starting as low as $132.00 and rising up to $8,000.00, Jules creates pieces that are unique in character and that truly attract the eye. Gracing some of the noted fashion pages around the world from Numero to Italian Vogue, she has created a following of fashionistas and celebrities, alike, who admire her work of fantastical creativity.
Here (above) are images of her 3-piece ring (The Finger Ring, $2,400.00) that was molded from wax of her own finger as well as (very top) Jules, herself, photographed by Emmanuelle Tricoire, wearing the ring that personally makes me drool for more. I love statement pieces, better yet, luxurious statement pieces!
Excuse the latin, but it had to be that dramatic for what you see above. Every year, we come across a holiday we all know as Christmas. During this eventful day or series of days, depending on how you celebrate, families and friends around the world engage in festivities full of food, drinks, laughters, and, best of all, the exchange of gifts with one another.
Ideally, when buying presents for one another, it is usually about the thought that counts (or so you would think). I'm sure the majority of people like to get more bang for their buck and to buy things that feel really special and that touch the hearts of those they give such presents to.
Even the wealthy like to buy things that feel special and exciting, so it comes as no surprise that luxury retailers like Neiman Marcus felt the need to up the ante to allow adults to purchase grand gifts for children. One particular gift that made my eyes bulge in disbelief and had me salivate for a quick second was the ultimate edible gingerbread playhouse by Dylan's candy that is being offered through Neiman Marcus this holiday season. And yes, all $15,000 of it can be eaten to your child's desire. Money may not buy you love, but it can buy sweet, yummy things this Christmas.
The scent of candles is an endless craving of mine. Whether it is walking into a home, a bedroom, or a bathroom, a candle always helps to set the mood of the space you're in. Something about stimulating the olfactory with an aroma that feels fresh and light can really help to improve the aura of an environment. Just like parfums and eau de colognes that help to finish off an individual's personal scent, candles complete the mood of the environment of which they are placed.
I recently was introduced to a candle collection by the Baroness Monica Von Neumann. A jetsetter and former model for Dior and Yves Saint Laurent, the Baroness was inspired by her travels in Europe and Africa to create a line of scents in the form of candles to share with others. The Baroness, also, a humanitarian, travels the world, particularly in Africa aiding in the help of children with HIV.
My personal favorite is her Savon candle, a sparkly floral Aldehydic with notes of Jasmin, Jonquil, Rose and Lily of the Valley with a woody, musky, ambery background.
As if things couldn't get more embarassing, these parents couldn't keep it down one evening and their little girl let them know so. Enjoy this video from Youtube of a little girl acting out the noises and sounds her parents made (that probably kept her up all night).
Probably one of the most talented R&B music artists in the world, Usher Raymond IV, better known as Usher, definitely knows how to come back into the music scene, club scene, and the public eye with style, sophistication and captivation that remains relative.
I've been a long time fan of Usher since his days of My Way and 8701, then several years later, of his Confessions and Here I Stand album. Usher's ability to exude a smooth and sexy swagger draws you to his unparalleled talent. Whether it's a dance off to show off his incredible footwork or his voice that gives you the "good" chills, there is something about this artist that remains intriguing.
With his newest album Raymond vs Raymond, which was released on March 30th, Usher has returned once again to celebrate his talent and love for music and to give his fans an evolved Usher, with music all his own, but with an upbeat rhythm that just feels right and music that is cohesive to the tunes on the air waves.
In addition to his current album, Usher released his Versus album, on August 24th, which is a compilation of eight songs that were apart of the Raymond vs Raymond Deluxe Edition, but then soon after were turned into its own separate album. One song that became a hit before the album's release is "DJ Got Us Fallin in Love," featuring Pitbull and currently one of my favorite upbeat, dance songs for 2010. If you haven't already seen this, check out the video to this latest single from Usher's Versus album. Enjoy!
Not much to say here, except Kanye knows how to use social marketing well. In addition, I started these series of videos with his 90 second video of Portrait of Power, which I will leave you to interpret for yourself. Enjoy:
