Kanye

if you're in LA...

Denim Bag

By alexander wang..I'm kinda feeling this...

Mink Ipod Helmut

At his Paris fashion show on Sunday, the ever-entertaining Karl Lagerfeld debuted a new line of luxurious mink-covered scooter helmets with built-in iPod capability. The over-the-top accessories were created in collaboration with French luxury helmet maker Les Ateliers Ruby and Apple. They're road legal and feature full carbon fiber shells and ultra-soft burgundy nappa lambskin linings. The iPod hookup lets you pipe music directly to the earpieces.

$12,000 of destroyed LV

In a move that's sure to have the notoriously protective types at LVMH up in arms, a provocative New York-based artist has destroyed $12,000 worth of Louis Vuitton Alma handbags (above) for a new sculpture. Conceptual artist R. Lloyd Ming had an assistant purchase a dozen of the $1,000 bags at Louis Vuitton's Manhattan flagship over the holidays. He then cut them in half to make a sculpture for his new solo exhibit, "I Am Not Chinese." As the show's title suggests, the focus of the exhibit is China and what Ming calls the tenuous relationship between China and America, the artist's website notes. Ming's works addresses many controversial Chinese issues including censorship, capitalism under communist rule, trade imbalance and human rights.

Paris is Burning...

Nike Hi-Jacks

Nike vintage Hi-Jack sneaker that is slated to flood store front shelves starting March 16th. The Hi-Jack is the design closest to the original found in Nike’s first street orientated shoes for women, the Freestyle Collection.

BARBIE X GOYARD

Blink fast on this one ladies….ah hem - get ready to shell out $3,645 for this limited edition Barbie piece.

weekend music

Kings of Leon...my favorite. Use somebody was def on repeat.....

M RESORT VEGAS

It's not the best time for it but a new casino has opened in Las Vegas in an off-Strip location. The M Resort Spa Casino is a $1 billion resort casino located on South Las Vegas Boulevard and St. Rose Parkway about 10 miles away from the central resort area. The M Resort offers wireless coverage throughout the resort and also features an on-site gas station and M Pharmacy. The resort has 390 guest rooms and suites ranging from 550 to 2,400 square feet. Rooms all have pillow-top beds, a Bose sound system and 42-inch flatscreen television and the bathrooms include an inlaid mirror television and separate bathtub and shower.

MOON CHAIR

Patio furniture isn't often described as whimsical but I think this Cheshire Chaise Lounge from Lifeshop earns the description with its half-moon shape and cheerful orange color. Lifeshop offers an entire collection of patio furniture in this wicker-like plastic resin weave, which looks just as earthy and cozy but lasts quite a lot longer. How nice to kick back and relax in your very own moon.

u gotta love JAPAN

lily's broke

Provocative British pop star Lily Allen is so flat broke she's had to sell her BMW - and the banks won't lend her any more money. Despite having sold millions of records, the star is in such dire financial straits she decided to get rid of her 3-series convertible. "I've been hit big time by the credit crunch," she tells the London Daily Mirror. "Actually, I just had to sell my car because I'm so broke. I bought the car last year and that was probably my biggest extravagance. Clothes too, I'm always buying clothes."

harry potter

The Harry Potter economy is alive and well. A softcover copy of the first Harry Potter book sold for a record $19,120 in a rare books auction through Heritage Auction Galleries in Dallas Texas on Friday. The 1997 first edition of Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone with the original publisher's illustrated softcover wrappers also featured an illustrated card signed by the author, J. K. Rowling. There were only 200 copies in the first printing and the winning bid this time was nearly double the previous record for this book set last October ($10,750). The winning bidder is from Dubai and is said to be a comic book collector whose wife is a Harry Potter fan.

golden bike

Aurumania has a mission to turn ordinary objects into sparkling, golden collectibles, and this Swarovski-studded gold-plated bicycle is a perfect example of that mission. Each Crystal Edition Gold Bike (available in a limited edition of only 10) is hand built and features "every visible surface" plated in 24 carat gold and more than 600 Swarovski crystals accenting the frame. I wouldn't think it's intended for real use on the street (they also sell a gold-plated bike rack for display, if you're interested) but they do offer a 10 year "no questions asked" guarantee so maybe it is. Can't imagine chaining it a bike rack on the curb though. €80,000

Watchmen...

Went to see Watchmen (my first movie experience in Ptown)...and it was ok. Not as great as I expected and much too gory for my taste...but entertaining (even though I did fall asleep at the beginning). Not to give anything away but the sex scene was my favorite :)

Blood: The Last Vampire

Saya is a secret slayer of demons sent undercover to a military base in Tokyo just before Halloween. Posing as a student, Saya discovers that the student body is slowly being turned into shape-shifting vampire creatures. As the gruesome blood-sucking threat grows, Saya finds that she and her special sword are Tokyo’s only hope in its battle to remain human.


Blood: The Last Vampire doesn’t have an official US release date yet but it is expected to debut at the Sci-Fi-London Film Festival on April 29.

more pics from Hong Kong

from Rob-O...I miss Hong Kong now...such an awesome trip!

Watchmen

Watchmen comes out today...I'm dying to see it! I love movies with super heros, comic themes, villains and dark knights!


In a gritty and alternate 1985 the glory days of costumed vigilantes have been brought to a close by a government crackdown, but after one of the masked veterans is brutally murdered an investigation into the killer is initiated. The reunited heroes set out to prevent their own destruction, but in doing so discover a deeper and far more diabolical plot.

SoCo Music Experience Denver....

SoCo Music Experience Albany

here's a video i produced, edited and played hostess...performances by Matt and Kim, and Justice (I actually had the chance to interview them which was pretty awesome)

Hellz Bellz

the ladies of Hellz......Ms Lanie and Jessica are as crazy about Twilight as me! They even started their own blog devoted to the movie! hahaha..check it out! it's pretty awesome..http://whattheforks.wordpress.com/

my lil beanie

this was a staple in Asia. U wouldn't believe how hard it was to get a good hair wash...hahaha

acting 101

i started some one-on-one acting classes tonight...see i agreed to be in my friend's upcoming movie and I'm a lil nervous, even though I think i only have 2 real lines. should be easy right?

First class was to practice expressions, sad, happy, surprised, sexy, ...u get the idea..they all look the same to me...better stick to my day job :)

obssession

so i wasn't really into that dude from Twilight until I saw an interview with him...I told u I'm drawn to all things UK. Rob Pattinson's accent is captivating to say the least. My future hubby....yummers

FYI-Rob's going be on the Cover of GQ's April issue which hits Newstands
March 27, 2009.....can't wait!

job opening....

if you knew anyone that may be a good match/be interested in a Product Manager role at adidas..we have an opening... It is on the footwear side (Style Essentials)and they are looking for someone who is embedded in the fashion world.

If you know of anyone that would be a good match the position is posted on our website www.adidascareersus.com and send me your resume so I can forward it directly to HR.

Hong Kong

lots of shopping, market research, visited accounts, had lots of yummy food and bought way too much crap

Shanghai China

hard at work in China----factory style...i honestly was not a huge fan of China at all....

Jakarta

after Vegas and LA...took a 15-hour flight for Yummy Indo food in jakarta....thanks jack!

MAGIC_Vegas

Again...didnt really take that many pics from Vegas....but here are some from the adidas event...loved the fire pit!

wanna be a star?

WANT TO BE IN A MOVIE??!!


Grant Wilfley Casting is currently seeking extras for the new Walt Disney feature film “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”, starring Nicolas Cage. They will be shooting a few Chinatown scenes in April & May & are looking for people who fit the following categories:

1. Asian men & women, all ages, to be watching a parade
2. Asian men and women who are familiar with operating the Chinese Dragon in a parade
3. Asian men and women who are dancers or mimes, drummers, sword experts, etc. to be in the parade.

If interested please email APPRENTICE@GWCNYC.COM. Please write “Chinatown Scene” in the subject line and include the following info:

1. Full name
2. Phone number
3. Current photo
4. Country of origin/ethnic background
5. If you have a particular skill- dancer, musician, martial arts, etc.

***ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE LEGAL TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES***

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WALLPAPER winners

Anyone with even a cursory knowledge of how Wallpaper* works will know that the entire February issue is given over to celebrating the very finest things that caught their collective eyes over the last year. From fashion show invites to restaurant booths, washing liquids to business jets, here are the 2009 winners in full…

Best airline accessory
Cutlery for Qantas A380, by Marc Newson

Best bag
’Char’ by Jimmy Choo

Best birthday surprise
’Queen of the Night’ necklace by Shaun Leane for Boucheron

Best book
Arts & Architecture, 1945-54 (Taschen)

Best booths
Bob Bob Ricard, London

Best bracelets
Tod’s

Best business jet
NetJets Falcon 7X by Lord Foster

Best cabinet
’Luxor’ by Giulio Cappellini for Cappellini

Best carpet
’Legno-Legno’ by Ruckstuhl

Best casting
Calvin Klein Spring/Summer 09

Best ceramics
’6 Amici’ by Linde Burkhardt for Driade

Best church
Church of Santa Monica, Rivas-Vaciamadrid, Spain

Best city
Paris

Best cleaners
Goodbye Detergent

Best coat stand
’Rokumaru’ by Nendo for De Padova

Best commission
’Paris in Glass’ by Maxim Velcovsky

Best console table
’Pivot’ by Shay Alkalay for Arco

Best cultural ambassadors
Korean Air’s Flying Art Ambassadors

Best dining chair
’Coen’ by Michael Young for Accupunto

Best eye rescues


Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Eye Mask by Bliss


CrËme Pour les Yeux au Concombre by Mon Soin du Visage


Eye Contour Nanolift by Euoko

Best facial
Skin Food Facial by Dr Alkaitis

Best fashion 2009
Alexander McQueen
Burberry Prorsum
Calvin Klein
Chanel
Comme des Garcons
Dior
Armani
Givenchy
Gucci
Jil Sander
Lanvin
Louis Vuitton
Martin Margiela
Prada
Raf Simons
Roger Vivier
Uncommon Matters
Viktor & Rolf

Best floor lamp
’Tab’ by Barber Osgerby for Flos

Best glasses
Kimura Glass Company

Best invitation
Prada Spring/Summer 09

Best light
’Ginko’ by Norway Says for Orsjo Belysning

Best look books
Adam Kimmel, Lanvin, Yohji Yamamoto, Blaak Homme, Adidas by Stella McCartney

Best men’s accessories
Kim Jones for Dunhill

Best mirror
’Gli Specchi di Dioniso’ by Ettore Sottsass for Glas Italia

Best new beds
’Buonanotte Valentina’ by Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance for Ceccotti Collezioni
’Landscape bed’ by Arik Levy for Verardo Italia
’Point’ bed by Giuseppe Vigano for Bonaldo


Best new day spa
Dior Institut at Hotel Plaza Athenee Paris

Best outdoor chair
’Tropicalia’ by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso

Best outdoor lights
’Sky’ by Alfredo Haberli for Luceplan

Best pastry
’Madame Joconde’ Èclairs by Fauchon

Best peace maker
’Dragon’ brooch by Cartier

Best perfumes
Boadicea The Victorious
No 5 Eau premiere by Chanel
Kelly Caleche by Hermes

Best protoype
’Numen Light’ by For Use

Best reissues
’Attesa’ sofa by Gio Ponti for L’Abbate
’01 table’ by Shiro Kuramata for Living Divani
Silverware by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen

Best retreat
Cabin in Tr¯mso, Norway, by Snorre Stinessen

Best shelving
’Fluid’ by Arik Levy for Desalto

Best showman
Etienne Russo, owner and CEO of Villa Eugenie

Best side table
’Saturno’ by D’Urbino-Lomazzi for De Padova

Best sink
Corian sink and unit by Boffi

Best sofa
’My Beautiful Backside’ by Doshi Levien for Moroso

Best spa
Termas de Tiberio, Panticosa, Spain

Best sportswear
SLVR range by Adidas

Best suite
Pool Terrace Suite, Hospes Maricel, Palma de Mallorca

Best Table
’Surface’ table by Terence Woodgate and John Barnard for Established & Sons

Best table lamp
’Dome’ by Todd Bracher for Mater

Best takeaway
Ad Hoc
Sean’s Kitchen
The Parlour Restaurant

Best tap
’Ottavo’ tap by Hans Thyge Raunkjaer for Quadro Srl

Best tray
’Milano’ tray by Fabio Novembre for Driade

Best use of metal
’Library Bookcase’ by Jonathan Nesci

Best use of stone
’Delaware Bluestone’ range by Max Lamb

Best use of textiles
’Clouds’ by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Kvadrat

Best use of wood
’Chaise & Tabouret’ by Marina Bautier for De La Espada

Best vases
’Fabbrica del Vapore’ by Ionna Vautrin and Guillaume Delvigne for Industreal

Best washing liquids
Daub & Bauble

Best watch
’Sea-Dweller Deapsea’ by Rolex

Best women’s shoes
Louis Vuitton

LA condo shopping

headed to LA this week to check out some condo's. It's always been my dream to have a place in NY, LA and London!
So the NY part is done, on to LA then..

Here are three on my radar: (yes, I actually do like downtown LA--reminds me of NY)

http://www.evo-south.com/index.php

http://www.barkerblock.com/livingspaces.html

www.easterncolumbia2008.com