Leggy

Chi-Lai Yuen presents her new collection of shoes at London College of Fashion.

A text about Fuerza Bruta

"Fuerza bruta means brute strength in Spanish, so in my mind, the main character was overcoming all the adversities in life symbolized by being physically worn out when really the problems were most likely within work/relationships/less tangible things, etc. Then when it came to having fun, he was equally as tortured internally but could enjoy himself so fiercely as most messed up people often do. At least that's what I got from it. Cool thing about avant garde art is that you can interpret it however you like."

"No idea what the all-girl faceplant pool party was all about."

Ha ha ha.

Black Sheep

Yesterday afternoon I had the privilege of meeting with the CEO of BBH Advertising Agency. Not only did I get a grand tour of the gorgeous, innovative, creative space that is BBH's New York office, but I also got to see some of their work and hear their story. It all started when BBH received its first job: Levi's black denim campaign in the 80s. Up until this point, all denim was blue jean. What a shocker, right? Now there's denim every color from coral to sea-foam green to sequined covered fabric. Regardless, BBH launched its ad for Levi's as a hundred white sheep facing left with a black sheep in the right-middle of the huddle facing right. The tag line was "When life zigs, zag."

The reason I write about this is because I feel as if I am one of the black sheep in my crowd. It's not to summarize BBH's back story or to prove my defiance, but it's simply to apply this mind set to making things happen for myself and other people like me. The black sheep isn't symbolizing a rebel or an outcast, it's simply about being different and thus, standing out.

This was my first blog post from Blogger's iPhone app. Perfect for me considering my mind never sleeps. Be the black sheep. Because that's the only sheep's face I remember.

Peculiar portraits

Courtesy of "FFFound!"

Mobile Disposables

There have been times (more than I'd like to admit to) when I am completely embarassed for my demographic. Early 20s, female, social-media fiends meeting at a college bar with many other nightowls all ready to have a good time. "Would you take a photo of us?" says a girl who perfectly fits my previous description. All the girls line up, hands on hips, backs arched, tummies in, smiling wide, flip the hair and widen the eyes. OK, cool. Who wouldn't want to look prepared for a photo that will no doubt infiltrate Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and maybe even Tumblr before you've finished a single beer? Everyone wants to be portrayed as best as possible. That's not what bothers me. What bothers me is when girls live completely through an iPhone camera lens and a button that reads 'upload'. The past few times I've been out with friends and friends-of-friends, it's been a full-blown, posed photoshoot in the middle of the venue. Forced laughs at a sideways glance, choreographed dance poses which hardly appear natural and sloppy faces at temporary acquaintances were all that I could take away from this observation. It made me want to take a couple steps away and disassociate from the crowd. I wasn't five steps out of the circle before I heard a loud "pathetic, isn't it?" attempting to be heard over the thumping music. An older woman trying to enjoy the night appeared blinded by the multiple flashes going off by her side. "I think these kids are forgetting to enjoy where they are, instead, they want everyone on their Facebooks to see 'what a great time they're having'," she said with a roll of the eyes. I just blinked back and couldn't have agreed more. I'm the first one to encourage capturing a moment or snapping a candid shot, but candid shots aren't even candid shots anymore. The second that camera positions itself steady in the air, everyone's body language completely shifts. I can't say I'm innocent of never readjusting an outfit or calling to take the photo on my good side, but I'm aware to take a couple photos and put the camera away. I believe life is for living, not reviewing.

Dolce and Gabbana

As per The Sartorialist's perfect photos and observations, I noticed how real and normal these male models look for Dolce & Gabbana's Men Spring/Summer 2013 Runway show. So much more effective than seeing the same perfect male model strutting down the catwalk. Don't you think?

Collars and Tops

Yes, those are parachutes.

Thank Me Later

I'm normally not one for socalled "feel good" status updates or blog posts, however this station is the perfect pick-me-up if you're having a rough morning or a never-ending afternoon. Ready? Here goes.

Elie Goulding Pandora Station

Happy listening.

USA Shades

Jeremy Scott. Dope.

Such a Crying Shame

Oh what I would do to have a list of every foreign movie I could recommend. I couldn't count how many days my mom and I would watch triple features just because we could never get enough. Here are some of my all time favorites.

Clothing Purgatory

It's Friday night around 9 p.m. and you're just not sure if you're gunna kick it at home, watch a movie, read a book, chat with your roommate, or start blowdrying the hair, putting on your face, choosing which clutch to wear and dusting off the old stilettos. In that period of casually eating blueberries, staring at a blank wall, texting your whole phonebook to see what everyone else thinks you should do tonight, chances are you're not going to be sitting naked on a chair in the middle of your living room whilst doing so. Putting on PJ's would lean you to staying in and keeping on your threads from work would encourage you to go out. What do you sit around in while you decide your fate for that night? A robe. A robe is a perfect, neutral article of clothing that every woman should have anyway. I like to call it clothing purgatory. You're waiting around to see which way you're gunna swing it and a robe is the most unbiased way to do it. In 5 minutes you can either be in a big t-shirt and sleep shorts or dressed up and ready to go out. Clothing purgatory I tell ya.

SPLURGE

Kiki De Montparnasse
Amour Collection silk-charmeuse robe
www.net-a-porter.com
Was $850     Now $435     50% Off!

SAVE

Personalized Waffle Weave Kimono Robe

http://weddingshop.theknot.com/personalized-waffle-weave-kimono-robe.aspx?MsdVisit=1
$39.95 each

Work. But is it actually?

I'm interning for a magazine this summer in Manhattan doing marketing and sales. People call it work but I don't see this job as 'work'. Everything I've experienced, seen or heard has been a learning experience that I never want to see end in the beginning of August.

Countless adults at my parents' dinner parties would tell me "don't rush through college", "it's the best four years of your life", "oh, if I could only do it again," etc. I completely agree. I love college. I don't want to rush through it. I know it's the best four years of my life. I'll most likely want to relive these years a decade or so from now. However, I recognize the fact that I need to be getting experience in a field that I am interested in. How can this be my first taste of something so sweet? It was not always a tangible idea, but now, I know that I must chase what I want. Not 'go after it' or 'pursue my potential career path'. I need to chase the idea of ultimately being satisfied in my potential career. I'm not sure if that's possible for me to do in my college town. It's time to think about next summer and this one's barely started.

During my magazine's annual sales meeting, the only feeling I could muster up in my journal was excitement. I would look around the room and think "do these women know how lucky they are?" They get to make a difference and make an impact in a publication that reaches millions of hands every single day. I would look around the room to see satisfied and appreciative nods to the words being spoken, however, I could literally not contain my excitement. I want to create, convince, write and sell. Maybe I'm just a little immature, inexperienced and easily impressed, however, I know I must harness this enthusiasm into hardwork and reality.

On to the Next One

As I've said before and will say again, fashion isn't stagnant. It's constantly changing, evolving, reocurring, repeating and a bunch of other words that will get me to the point without further explaining myself. I've gotten some tips about style for Fall 2012. Picture this: black leather, geometric prints, midevil prints, equestrian influence, heavy metallic jewelry, colored and textured fur. Sounds right out of an episode of Game of Thrones to me. Let's see how this all decides to pan out.

Men's Fashion Revisited

I'm watching the "The Cotton Club" starring Richard Gere. He's a trumpet player, in Harlem, in the 1920s. If I wasn't so effortlessly and mindlessly distracted by the fabulous clothing, maybe I could get into the storyline just a little bit more. I couldn't tell you what the plot is (yet) but I can tell you that the clothes are just divine. For the women, I see some reoccurring trends, however, for the men (you know this is my favorite topic), I see today. I see the same shoes, the hats, the scarves, the vests, it's all coming back. History truly does repeat itself.

Then

Now

Fashion Doesn't Sleep, Fashion Isn't Stagnant

My Body - Young the Giant

Shobsession

OK, I know I'm a little shoe obsessed, but this right here is just too cool not to highlight. I'm lurking around Instagram on a rainy, boring Monday afternoon. I'm 'click happy' as I jump from follower to follower. I come across a swagged-out user with around 11k in followers. Must be famous? Click 'follow' without even thinking twice. "How do you know Ronnie Feig" - a text I get from a friend. "I don't. I just followed him cuz I thought his pictures were dope." "Oh, that's my cousin." Boom. I stumble across one of my new favorite, up-and-coming designers and he just so happens to be my friend's cousin. Ronnie Feig is a 27-year-old guy from Queens who just wanted to share his love of sneaks with the world. Glad I stumbled upon this gem. Enjoy!

www.ronniefeig.com

Great summer shoe

Now if only image bookmarking embedded a link to the site where I could purchase them! One day...

Perfect