Make me LOL

You wouldn't think anything of this Twitter feed from R29 during the Grammy's, but I did. It caught my eye that without glancing at the logo, it looked like one of my friends was composing these tweets. I sat back on the couch and thought, huh. I really like the fact that their feed has news and embedded hyperlinks, but they're bringing casual, humorous content into their social media. Other fabulous social media updaters such as Marie Claire and Giorgio Armani know how to get clicks, but do they know how to keep a loyal following? Bringing sarcasm, wit and humor into a company's social media could be the future. In my opinion, that's what catches someone's eye and keeps their interest. I always use my group of girl friends as a reference base. They like to be entertained by things that truly make them laugh. Kudos, R29. I think this is the way to go.

 

 
 

Perfectly Horrifying.

Less is More?

I think it's interesting that we don't remember many things because we don't think we have to try. Why is it that my father remembers what specific songs were played at his high school prom but I can barely remember the plot of a movie I saw six months ago? I think it's because of pictures. The Internet. Sharing. Social media. So many of us live through a camera lens because we want to capture the memory, but it's never quite the same. We think we'll remember, but we're just recording.

How is it that my parents and grandparents know the exact date that the first Led Zeppelin album came out? There is such an influx of music, pictures and content readily available that we don't need to revere that album, remember those lyrics or obsess over a work of art. In my opinion, the arts 50 years ago meant so much more. People had no Candy Crush and Facebook mobile to occupy their time. Just something to think about...

Content with the Content

Not gunna lie. I'm not the biggest Miley fan. Regardless of growing older and expanding her horizons, she just doesn't convince me. She doesn't seem hard or badass. I still see her as Billy Ray Cyrus' southern sweetheart of a daughter because deep down, that is who she is. Don't ask me why, it's just my gut talkin'. All of that aside, Miley wants one thing... fame. And boy is she gettin' it. #1 on all the charts, the most tweeted about celebrity, the most in the spotlight 20-something-year-old girl. She's just wreaking havoc all over the globe.

With that being said, although she is one smart cookie, who do you think is the brains behind the mood swing? The haircut? The rebranding? None other than Skateboard P.

Pharrell Williams was the one who said, girl, go on and get that hairdo. Go on and act a fool on stage. Why? She's on the lips of every current influential artist, such as Lil Wayne, Rick Ross and Juicy J, just to name a few. She's killin' it. What people don't know, is that Pharrell is the brains behind it all. With his calm and out-of-the-spotlight attitude, you'd never know.

Well, enough about Miley. This post is dedicated to one of the most unique advances I've seen in a while. Pharrell has created a 24-hour music video called "Happy." His joyous tunes act as a soundtrack to dancing individuals at each given second of the day. You can even bounce around between sunrise and sunset. There really are no words to describe the vid, you just gotta see for yourself.

EDM = LOL

I saw that my favorite NYC-based DJ's, The Chainsmokers, made a track in honor of their upcoming show at LIV Miami this Friday. They named it #Selfie (hashtag included, duh) and it is actually pretty funny. As we all know too well, I love when artists mix up the vibes. What's not to love about EDM with a bit of humor? If anything, it's also brilliant because it's shameless promotion. It's kinda like, "here's a free track we made announcing our upcoming show." I bet most people didn't even know they were playing at LIV this weekend. Brilliant I tell ya.

We in First Place

It only seems fair that I can post my choreography to my own blog right? First Place for Pike Halftime.

Trill

It's not too hard to tell what I'm constantly inspired by. Some daily inspiration on this #humpday.

 

MIAMI

Can't get it out of my mind.

cc: Barron Roth Photography

#LollyDance

Justin Bieber thinks he's created the new dance craze... The Lolly. I'm not feelin it yet but if you're curious, here's a tutorial by his choreographer, Nick DeMoura, and the real thing. *Facepalm*

Entertain Me

As NYFW comes to a close, we have social media to thank for taking us on the interesting journey of influencers' experience on and off the runway. I must admit, I'm pretty over the Insta vids of catwalks and emaciated models cluttering my feed, however, there were some moments that just totally wowed me-- and I'm grateful someone could share the experience with me. Whether it was on Vine, Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, it allowed us common folk a sneak peak into the wondrous, exclusive experience that is fashion week. What I enjoyed most was when fashion was portrayed in a very nonchalant way. Of course, I'll never not enjoy a gorgeous catwalk, but when the fashion just so happens to be highlighted while in ordinary, pedestrian settings, it catches you off guard.

Take a look at this...

When I first watched this video, the thoughts going through my head were "wow, that guy is good. Just look at his footwork." Then I thought, how could you make this about the shoes, not the dancer? If you changed the point of view of the camera to a birds-eye view, put on a pair of Armani sneakers, uploaded it to Instagram and marked it with #ArmaniMoves... then what? I'd want to buy those sneakers so much more than if it was just a still-shot frame of the feetless kicks.

A lesson to be learned from NYFW was that there are many ways to showcase fashion. Dance, for instance, is one channel of communication. Opening Ceremony used fancy cars. Remember when Louis Vuitton used escalators? I believe that getting creative gets you somewhere. It doesn't detract from the fashion, it doesn't disguise your message. It makes a show... and everyone likes to be entertained.

Pharrell- An Inspiration.

Resort 2014 - SSSSHHHOOOEESSS

I am aware of the fact that I post much too often about shoes, but I am bowing down to Resort 2014 Shoes, Bags and Accessories. I'm obv just posting the shoes, but to reiterate... oh my God.

Danielle Michetti

Edmundo Castillo

Jerome Rousseau

Casadei

Edmundo Castillo

Chloe

 

Alejandro Ingelmo

Sonia Rykiel

Oh Shit.

I believe this would be Maison Martin Margiela ripping Cinderella off. #copycat

José González - Down the Line

OMBRE BEARD.

Happy Hump Day: Simply Complicated

(Fall Armani Prive- had to say it)
 



 

#HumpDayTreat

And She's Back

Something truly glamorous strutted onto Versace's stage this past Sunday night in Paris. The lights dimmed around 9 p.m., the music started and the crowd gasped. Out explodes none other than Naomi Campbell onto the catwalk. This model-gone-rockstar hasn't walked for Versace since 1999 after having been a regular face in all shows since she was just 16.

Personally, I think Naomi was built for Versace. She is glamorous, intense, playful and stunning. She looks so beyond fierce and powerful in this style that it almost seems she should never let Versace out of her sight again. Watching Ms. Campbell fly down the runway with a huge smile plastered on her face must have given the audience that same feeling when you eat your grandma's cooking after a year away from home. Or at least that's what I'd feel. Her first appearance on stage was the warm broth running down your throat and the finale was scooping the last matzoh ball bite into your mouth. Just sayin'. Look at that bod-- she is 43 years old.

Naomi spoke about how this show was extremely emotional for her. Her long-time friend, Gianni Versace, was murdered in 1997. Since then, it's been hard for her to make a comeback. Thank God she did.

Photos courtesy of the New York Times

Naomz, I luh you girl.

Happy Hump Day: Interesting Looks

Didn't say I liked 'em. Didn't say I didn't. 

And pizza.