Jay

Thank you Netflix.

Last night and this morning I finally had the opportunity to view the Jay McCarroll documentary Eleven Minutes. You know, the first winner of Project Runway?

First off, I loved the film, even if it brought with it feelings of anxiety I haven't felt since the CalArts graphic design show. Secondly, it taught me that fashion is something better suited for a schizophrenic (it seems you have to be everywhere and nowhere all at once). I'm too emotional for such a loveless world of fashion. Third, it had me contemplating what it means to be inspired and how exactly that inspiration is manifest in the work you create. Can you really just say, "My collection is inspired by vaginal discharge." and Archigram and hot air balloons? Where does the circus of inspiration end? In the end it seemed like the collection was at it's core inspired by Japanese culture. Tokyo? Finally, the collection itself was incoherent and unexciting, it really just felt, blah. Too bad, because the small and tight collection created for the finale of Season 1 of Project Runway I thought was amazing.

Downtown

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Copyright 2010

Friday I was asked to come in and freelance at The Groop in downtown L.A. While I waited for approximately two hours to start my day I noticed a small boutique, SKINGRAFT. Inside were clothes I know would excite some women, add to that amazing window displays that are spectacular and you have yourself quite the spectacle. It's too bad I didn't snap a shot of the wonderful world through the glass.

If you're ever in the neighborhood, stop by. The clothes are fabulous and it's worth it to experience the boutique and all the great shops and galleries down on Spring St.

Need some more culture? Walk a block west to Broadway and catch a glimpse of Little México.

Denim

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Copyright 2010


Recently on a shopping trip with Michelle I picked up some reading material, notably the recent NYLON guys. You can see Gerard Way with a very awesome vintage denim. Inspired I picked up my own Levis denim jacket and I'm really excited to have it.

When I have a decent camera and someone to shoot me, I'll post picks.

But for now, enjoy this cover image.

White Nooka

Only one other time in my life have I owned a watch. It was a little black plastic "waterproof" watch that my mom got me from the grocery store. By the way, it wasn't waterproof at all. Really tragic for an 8 year old.

The second watch I've ever owned is this just arrived beautiful white Nooka watch I bought online from my very first sample sale. Actually, the latter isn't true, this is my second sample sale purchase. I bought Michelle a stunning silk Thomas Wilde dress for her birthday two summers ago. I digress.

I really love my new watch.

Hair Did

After almost a year without a haircut, I finally decided to go out and do something drastic. Not really sure what this is, but I like it. Seems to actually fit me well. Excited to see what I'll do next time.