ma vie est indie, je pense...welcome. ☮♥☺

UPDATE!!!

2010-07-18T16:58:00.003-04:00

www.QuiteFascinating.blogspot.com

So I've moved to a new residence, and I'd like to bring you all along with me. This is a permanent move [unlike Tumblr] so I don't want to leave anyone left behind... oh, and it also wouldn't hurt to pick up some new followers as well, lol.

This is a goodbye to this blog [though my archives will still be at your disposal], and a hello [or rather a here's what you missed; new blog launched back in June, lol] to my new blog, Quite Fascinating

-robb-

i wish i could quit you...

2009-12-05T16:06:00.003-05:00

so i am not leaving blogger... lol... it just pains me to even attempt to delete it.

i just ask you all to cross your fingers for me that i can get my olympus e-p1 before the start of 2010.

quick life updates:

i'm moving back home to dc for the fall of 2010.

i'm moving back on campus for the spring 2010 semester.

i'm gonna become celibate starting jan 2010 continuing until june.

i'm a cigarette smoker, and i'm not ashamed of it.

i'm going to purchase a new moleskin, and in it will be my life.

i'm going to use facebook alot less... as in, 3 hours a day maximum.

i'm going to immerse myself even more into fashion... more than i already do.

i'm going to make a conscious effort to visit a museum once a month.

these are sorta kinda resolutions, but just life changes overall.

this blog won't be updated very much until next year...

but please don't stop reading my archives, and checking back every so often for updates.

peace & love.

-robb-

keeping it moving...

2009-11-26T00:30:00.001-05:00

tumblr is where it's at... peace out blogger.

http://smellslikepeas.tumblr.com/

see you there. =]

-robb-

no comments. lol.

2009-09-29T01:27:00.004-04:00

Yah, so I'm back.... I guess I just couldn't stay away... ionno... but this blog has like, been a constant for me, and right now, I am in desperate need of some constants... my life is way to all over the place for my liking at the moment.

sooo... on the influence of a friend, I'm not gonna fool myself by attempting to maintain daily entries... instead, I will share the major stuff that goes down in this life of mine... hopefully I can get a digital camera at some point, or learn to put my blackberry pics onto my computer... cause to be totally honest, I see alot of awesome stuff in my day to day life that I am always like, damn, Someone other than me needs to see this...

so ignore the grammar, the spelling, etc... this is just me saying I hope you didn't forget about me... lol.

...peace, love, and rainbows.

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Hello Upper Eastsiders...

2009-09-14T08:00:00.000-04:00

Tonight is the night of Gossip Girl's epic return.

It has been a LONG summer... OMFG.

Be mindful... the times have changed...

GG will now be airing at 9p instead of 8p.

xoxo

-robb-

Wow... it's been 1 year.

2009-08-15T13:15:00.003-04:00

So, this is officially my blog's 1st birthday... blogsary if you will... this pas t year has been a roller-coaster ride... i met some of the most amazing people ever... i've seen some of the most beautiful places... i've experienced stuff that really left me with lessons i will uses for for a lifetime... i've entered in, and exited out of my first serious relationship... i had my first, and second, and third experience of a close friend backstabbing me and there being no sign of reconciliation... I've learned so much about myself... and i don't regret a thing.

As i look to this new year, i have so much i want to accomplish, it's just a matter of when i will get it done... lol... i got a new apartment, which is my first serious step into independence... i will be getting my personal health in order, as in i am going to be going to the gym and/or doing yoga... i will make relationships/hooking up less of a priority within my mind. and focus more on bettering my self and living my best life... i plan to start writing more, even if it's just a blurb here and there, or a letter, or a birthday card... i will refine my "circle" of friends... i say refine, because this past year, i was friendly with everyone, and "friends" with a ton of people... i find in the end, i only felt a real connection, a strong connection with a certain number of people... and those people are the ones that will be in my circle for this new year... my motto: "Those in your circle aren't always in your corner, as circles aren't squares."

So, now that all of this has been said... i want to thank all of you who have stopped by to read this, and other posts throughout this past year... even if you don't know me, thank you... i want to thank Steven for having encouraged me to start this blog,... Jasmine, Damaris, and Justin for having been consistent readers... and Chris, for having inspired the majority of posts that i have made [and for continuing to read, if you have in fact still been reading this].

This was a fun ride, but now it has to come to an end... mainly because next year, i will be crazy busy, and not be able to blog as i would like to... so i will be making the move to tumblr... what makes tumblr any different u ask? well, for starters, the interface is a lot simpler... i can make posts from my cellphone with videos, pics, and audio [i call a phone number and make the post]... there is no actual need to write as it is for blogger... by this, i mean, a photo blog could work on blogger, but when i want to make a 1 line post or something, it looks really naked, and orphaned on the page; tumblr keeps things looking nice and clean... lastly, tumblr connects to my twitter, and i love twitter... lol.

www.SmellsLikePeas.tumblr.com

see you there. starting in september. =]

This just occurred to me, my first few posts were of me counting down until when i would leave DC and fly away to San Francisco... and now, i find myself in the very same position... so as an homage to my very first post, in which i introduced myself... i will do the same, except updated... lol.

hello.

my name is R O B B.

i'm 8teen.

an alumni of DeMatha CHS.

~~a freshman~~ a sophomore at Saint Mary's College of CA [c/o '12]

i LOVE where my life is at right now, and look forward to the future.

proud macbook owner, with hopes of getting a new one at some point soon.

i've learned so much about myself;

who i am, and who i want to be, and am still learning.

i'm one of the editors on my school's newspaper.

~~Augustine Hall - 110~~ living off-campus.

i'm ready to make california permanent.

neways, this is was my clog/blog.

see you on tumbr.

:smiles:

-robb-

nothing new...

2009-08-09T00:23:00.002-04:00

oh yah... Alexander Wang has a new online shop... check it out... www.alexanderwang.com

damn, i really don't wanna keep up this blog anymore... i wanna move onto tumblr already... but i can't do that just yet... =/

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hi... did you miss me?

2009-08-04T19:52:00.003-04:00

okay, I all... I'm back... umm... kinda reluctantly so... I have big plans to move over to tumblr... i have about 3 friends who have either suggested to me to move, or have made them themselves and i see how much more simpler it is than blogger...

so I am announcing that on August 15th, I will shut this blog down... like, it will still be available for viewing, but I won't be posting on it anymore...

for those paying attention, August 15th would mark the 1 year anniversary of my blog. lol. but you will find much better stuff on my tumblr... i won't give you the url just yet, though if you wanna stalk me, it won't be hard to find it. =P

in other news... I'm now a member of ontdFF... for those that don't know what it is... check my sidebar...

second... i got my first apartment... i move in on the 24th... i share it with two of my friends... check below for pics of my room...

neways... i am going to go back under my rock until the 15th... unless i find interesting things to post here... lol...

aurevoir.

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This is not a goodbye... this is a see ya later.

2009-07-19T14:29:00.005-04:00

I'm taking a break from this thing called a blog from now until I go back to school... I have a few things to focus on... namely, my job which starts tomorrow, the apartment I'm getting with some friends at school (we sign the papers this week), getting my fall/winter wardrobe completed (it's about 70% there)...

So like I always say when I go on sabbaticals... don't be a stranger to my archives... be sure to check out the blogs of my friends and the various websites I frequent listed to the right... and I'll still post twitter updates... which can be found below on this clever little widget I included so I can make quick updates.

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I hate to admit this but...

2009-07-18T20:48:00.003-04:00

The Stellar Bootby Deréon

Original Price: ~~$90.00~~Sale Price: $49.97
I kind of want a pair... I feel so ashamed.
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E-I-E-I-LOL...

2009-07-18T16:12:00.002-04:00

"Old macdonald had tourettes e-i e-i cunt."
Lily Allen
(@lilyroseallen)

Follow Me?
@SmellsLikePeas

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Wake Up People... this isn't freedom... this is mental enslavement.

2009-07-18T04:12:00.003-04:00

[courtesy of Sonny Groo]

I can't say I completely agree or disagree on the matter of NeoConservatism...but I can say that it is a political philosophy that I would like to educate myself about.
I don't believe war is a way to bring about peace,but I do believe we must become proactive withour peace keeping efforts rather than reactive...so in that sense I agree with NeoCon.
This video gave me a lot to think about... though it is only 10m long.Once again, thank you so much Sonny G for posting this.
Follow these links for more info on...
Leo Strauss
NeoConservatism
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Okay... Let me run a few things by you... try to keep up.

2009-07-18T02:30:00.004-04:00

First... watch this video...it's my favorite song by Katy Perry other than Mannequin.

Then look at this picture of Zooey Deschanel.

Now... watch this clip from Kathy Griffin's showMy Life on the D-List which features actor Matt Dallas.

Now to the purpose of this post.

1. I know Thinking of You is Katy Perry's song, and it's only natural that the singer actually star in a music video for their song... but to be completely honest... Zooey Deschanel should have starred in this video... the only time I watched it, I kept thinking, gosh, Katy Perry looks so much like ZD its crazy...just put her in the video instead of Katy... at least she can act... and at that, allow Zooey to sing the song as well... she has the talent [fyi, besides acting, she's in a folk duo named She & Him].

2. Why did they cast Matt Dallas as her love interest/husband??? It's no secret that he's gay... well, he's not out... but it's no secret he's gay... I'm not one to speculate about people, or believe in "signs" or "gaydar" but in this case, I'm making an exception... case and point... the above clip from Kathy Griffin's show.If anything they should have cast like, Emile Hirsche or someone... anyone other than an obviously gay male... it does nothing to help Katy's faghag image [not that that's a bad thing... i love my hags... some of the closest friends I have in this life]...
3. Thats all... I'm going to bed... its 2.45a and I'm torn between either having a marathon of The O.C. tomorrow... or shopping the sale racks at Urban Outfitters...I really should save my measly 30bucks... but I do need to get out of the house...ugh... dumb Global Economic Crisis.

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LOLgasm.

2009-07-17T13:54:00.002-04:00

Fast forward to 3:30... Girrrrl.

Fast Forward to 4:10... LMAO irl at Jay Manuel's stoic demeanor.

More LL... "For-NaRina"

P.S. Click Here to see the Fornarina f/w 2010 campaign featuring Lindsay Lohan.
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Here's something to get excited about...

2009-07-17T11:18:00.006-04:00

The days of summer might be drawing to a close, yet the evening hours relent. Hence, the perfect time for LA based contemporary fashion brand Hellz to introduce their “Kicks After Six” capsule delivery. A concise yet bold collection, this limited 6 piece line extends Hellz’ ongoing graphic themes incorporating the idea of empowered defiant women that exude nothing but vicious confidence.

Hellz Creative Director, Lanie Alabanza-Barcena expounds, “Inspiration for the graphics were drawn from familiar faces of fashion icons and iconic fashion brands who celebrate them."

cliq meh--> Hellz Bellz <--cliq meh

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Lindsay Lohan for Vogue España... Haters to the left.

2009-07-17T10:50:00.005-04:00

“Beauty is grace and confidence. I've learned toaccept and appreciate what nature gave me.”Lindsay Lohan
(@sevinnyne6126)

Follow Me?
@SmellsLikePeas

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We are reaching the end of another week...

2009-07-17T02:04:00.005-04:00

Ordinarily, I get really excited for the summer, and I take advantage of every bit of it... however, this year... I can't continue to pretend like it's all good. Blame the Global Economic Crisis; blame the fact that 2/3 into the summer, my job is FINALLY starting; blame my overbearing mother and my delusional father... but I am just anxious for it to be over already so I can get back to the life I left behind in California. I wish Time Turners actually existed, so I could speed up this charade of a summer vacation.

Enough of the pessimism... I have laundry to finish,~~and a driver's test to take in about 14 hours~~... so I should probably get off this computer.

I hope the rest of your summers are faring better than mine has...or at least you're finding ways to make the most of it.

P.S. The above pic was posted by Miley Cyrus to her twitter [@mileycyrus], I thought it was pretty...

Follow me?
@SmellsLikePeas

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More Throwback Thursday: Acne Jeans Underwear Collection f/w 08

2009-07-16T17:13:00.003-04:00

Don't Judge Me.

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A quote from one of my fashion inspirations...

2009-07-16T14:42:00.007-04:00

"I like to go to parties where I know everyone.How are you going to have fun with people you don't know?"
Mary-Kate Olsen
(@OlsenMaryKate)Follow me?@SmellsLikePeas
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OMFG!!!

2009-07-16T14:32:00.003-04:00

I never realized that the HOTNESS that is Robert Pattinson [Edward Cullen in Twilight], played Cedric Diggory in the fourth Harry Potter movie till just this very moment... I am probably not revealing any big news to anyone, but this was mind blowing for me... I want to go watch HP4 just because he's in it... OMG!!!That's All.

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I'm desperately trying to resist the urge... // Noteworthy.

2009-07-16T01:29:00.002-04:00

Le Smoking
This is a blog dedicated to superb photography featuring cigarettes.
I'm not a smoker... at least not a cigarette smoker...but for the past few months, I have been desperately fighting the urge to light up.
I have a desire to become a social smoker...a cigarette in one hand, and a glass of vodka in the other...

Cigarettes cause cancer kids... don't do it.[so says the guy that is willing to dismiss the Surgeon General]

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Congrats Meaghan for winning Canada's Next Top Model cycle 3...

2009-07-16T00:54:00.009-04:00

Though I didn't like Meaghan at all during the competition, I'm satisfied with the decision.

I still wish Maryam had made it to the final 3... she would have so made it to the top 2... and then she would have lost it to Linsay... but whatever.

~~Time to watch Project Catwalk [Britain's answer to Project Runway]~~Warding off television till Gossip Girl returns in September.

Currently reading Lost In The City by Edward P Jones... looks to be a good book.

Seeing Harry Potter ~~in about 12.5 hours~~ at some point [it's currently 1a as I type this]... lets hope its good.

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Nylon TV... In bed with The Kills [a bit of a throwback]

2009-07-16T00:42:00.003-04:00

"Time flies when you're drunk... and you don't give a fuck."-The Kills

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The Bane of My Online Existence...

2009-07-14T16:39:00.003-04:00

The Fail Whale
Follow me?@SmellsLikePeas

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Taylor Momsen vamps it up for MTV... [ok... that was a cheesy title, i admit it]

2009-07-14T15:18:00.004-04:00

"I'm nocturnal, I'm a vampire, I decided. I write at night. I don't write a song;I write in a stream of consciousness. I never edit everything. I have books of lyrics.You can write a hundred songs from it, but I try to pick one stream."

Click Here to read the accompanying article.
www.myspace.com/theprettyreckless

P.S. Don't forget to check out Gossip Girl when it returnsthis September to the CW with a new, later time slot [9p EST]

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Raincoats - U.S. Royalty /// Rats - U.S. Royalty

2009-07-14T12:42:00.003-04:00

They're from DC... so they have a special place in my musical heart.

www.myspace.com/usroyalty

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NylonTV has this new weekly series called Band Crush...

2009-07-13T17:27:00.003-04:00

7.13.09 - The Crocodileswww.myspace.com/crocodilescrocodilescrocodiles

The Big Pinkwww.myspace.com/musicfromthebigpink

So enjoy... =]
P.S. They also have another series called Model Citizen...check out the first episode below (it features Tallulah Morton)

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What has the fashion blogs laughing today?

2009-07-13T17:17:00.004-04:00

By the way... I'm actually going to delete my facebook tonight... and i'm nervous.

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Visual Stimulation courtesy of Jak & Jil Blog...

2009-07-12T16:55:00.005-04:00

Jak & Jil Blog

I really want a pair of boots like the ones pictured on the left in the last picture.

FYT:

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Live. Laugh. Love.

2009-07-12T00:55:00.004-04:00

So take time to just enjoy it... rather than live in stress, and pessimism...

smile... laugh... jump around... just live life...

and let nothing, and no one keep you from doing just that...

I hope you all are having a good summer...

I'm learning to live this summer, I hope you are too.

-robb-

Time to rest...

2009-07-03T14:37:00.002-04:00

I'll be back on Friday.
Until then, indulge yourself in my archives.

Enjoy your Fourth of July weekends everyone.

Be Safe, Be Chic.
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My new crush...

2009-07-03T14:35:00.005-04:00

Charles Guislain

I'm envious of his closet.

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Noteworthy.

2009-07-03T14:00:00.002-04:00

[click the pic]

I can't explain it... just check it out.

=]

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Dead Disco Dancer - O. Children

2009-07-03T13:54:00.002-04:00

To put my new style into music video form... this would be it.

P.S. This is what my dorm room will be like in music video form.

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Thank God for eBay...

2009-07-02T20:23:00.005-04:00

If these came in my size... I would most definitely Bid...
if ur interested... go for it... the auction ends in a little under 3 days...

vtg 80s sequins DOC MARTINS combat boots UK 7 US 9 NOS
Current Bid is at $24.99 [$49.99 to Buy Now]

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Michael's final rehearsal...

2009-07-02T19:42:00.004-04:00

I was looking forward to buying tickets to seeing him,
if and when he brought the show to the states
[most likely a stint at Madison Square Garden]

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Treat Me Like Your Mother...

2009-07-01T21:59:00.008-04:00

On the verge of the July 13th (UK/Europe)/July 14th (North America) release of their debut album Horehound, The Dead Weather announce the uncensored Cinemax debut of the short "Treat Me Like Your Mother".
The groundbreaking film was directed by Jonathan Glazer, whose credits range from such highly-acclaimed feature films as Sexy Beast and Birth to award-winning music videos for Radiohead.
In a rare event, the film will premiere in full in the US on Cinemax on July 11th at 9:55 pm and continue to air on all of the Cinemax multiplex channels for the following five weeks. The short will premiere in the UK on Channel 4 on July 13th at 00:10.

The Dead Weather

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Noteworthy.

2009-07-01T21:14:00.002-04:00

Niche Magazine vol.1

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Behind The Scenes... Emma Watson for Burberry

2009-07-01T21:08:00.002-04:00

Exquisite.

[click here for the photos from said shoot]

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Sasha Fierce Goes Back to School...

2009-07-01T11:30:00.006-04:00

The House of Deréon, Bey & Tina's line, are planning to release a line of trendier,
younger clothes for the Back to School season.
The line is said the be inspired by Beyoncé's alter ego, Sasha Fierce [hence the name]

It just all looks a tad cheap, and i've seen these looks already...
from Forever 21 and Wet Seal, to Macy's and Express.

I love the Diva, but The House of Diarrhea needs to just hang up it's coat.

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Radar - Britney Spears

2009-06-30T23:11:00.002-04:00

I'm slightly disappointed in this Britney.This looks like a Ralph Lauren commercial.I would have opted for a more Toxic-esque music video.The song has that Bond vibe... just a thought.

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Hold onto your panties...

2009-06-30T22:40:00.001-04:00

Maxwell's BET '09 Performance of Pretty Wings...

no words necessary.

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"Did you NOT get my message?"

2009-06-30T22:26:00.003-04:00

I just finished watching Obsessed starring Idris Elba, Beyoncé, and Ali Larter...and OMFG... the fight scene between B and Ali is intense...

If you haven't seen the movie and plan on seeing it,don't watch the below clip if you don't want the ending spoiled for you...

I just have to say... this is one of the reasons I LOVE Beyoncé... and why she's a diva.

Even in stillettos, she kicks some serious psycho-bitch ass.

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Thoughts on Death...

2009-06-30T13:14:00.001-04:00

"I think about death all the time. I rehearse my death.I think that’s a healthy thing to do.Death, after all, is what gives life meaningthe way noise gives meaning to silence."
-Jane Fonda

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Top Model Ferocity...

2009-06-30T08:51:00.001-04:00

Yesterday, I decided to just breeze through the entire cycle 2 of Canada's Next Top Model...one moment, during the seventh episode got me to thinking...when was top model at its most fierce [both America's and Canada's]...so here I am to share them with you...feel free to disagree...but these were the fiercest moments imo...enjoy.

America's Next Top ModelCycle 10 - Episode 5[Whitney's season]
[Skip Ahead to 3:10]

I wet my pants every time I watch this...it is just soo HOT DAMN!!!

Canada's Next Top Model
Cycle 2 - Episode 7
[Rebecca's Season]

Rebecca, Tara, and Sinead were my favorites from the beginning...and look at that, they each made it to the final 5...I should totally be a casting agent... lol

Overall, I think Canada has a better show...but out of these two moments...America has them beat...I can't get enough of Benny Ninja.

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The Reeling - Passion Pit

2009-06-29T19:47:00.002-04:00

If I can somehow score a single for the fall semester,this is what I want my dorm room to look like.Don't understand?Just wait till I do it, and I'll post pics.

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D.O.A. - Jay Z

2009-06-29T12:54:00.002-04:00

Notice how his hair looks...I want mine like that.

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Street Lights - Kanye West

2009-06-29T12:50:00.003-04:00

So Music Mondays rolls on with a new video from Kanye.
It's really cool that he's releasing videos for songsthat aren't and probably never will be singles.
Keep it up.
=]

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Good Girls Go Bad - Cobra Starship

2009-06-29T12:36:00.003-04:00

It's finally here!!!
Leighton Meester looks soo faboosh in those reddish-orange pumps.
Fangs Up!!!

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You're A Jerk - New Boyz

2009-06-28T11:52:00.000-04:00

I love this video... the song is so annoying, but catchy.

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I Know - Jay Z

2009-06-28T11:39:00.000-04:00

In case it hasn't been evident by my last few posts and updates to my myspace...I am in a current fever of Zoe Kravitz...she is just so beautiful to me, and extremely talented...her style inspires me, he music excites me, and her acting[I'm tracking down everything she's been in so I can testify]

Here she is in Jay Z's video for his song, I Know...I like the song and the video, but I adore her,and I think she really brings this video to life.

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In Remembrance...

2009-06-28T09:29:00.000-04:00

"MJ was playing when this was taken, I'm not that much of narcissist."

-Lindsay Lohan via twitter (@sevinnyne6126)

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Cole Haan f/w 2009

2009-06-27T12:04:00.001-04:00

With an economy that comes closer to resembling the 1920’s each day, there’s no better time than now to dress like you’re spending the night at the Speakeasy.

This summer, Cole Haan introduces modern shoes with an old soul (just not an old sole) in their new capsule collection Cole, Rood & Haan Co. They’re both named for and inspired by Cole Haan’s original brand, which began 81 years ago in 1928. Carrying a feeling of freedom, youth and classic American style, the shoes range from riding boots to relaxed boat shoes; the whole collection comes in brown or black leather.

Keep an eye out for their 2009 release and pick up a pair before they, once again, become part of the past.

JOELLE HYMAN

[article courtesy of Nylon GUYS]

I really love what is going on here... I think I know where my paychecks will be going.

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Savior Self - Cree Summer

2009-06-27T10:19:00.006-04:00

I discovered this video through Zoe Kravtiz' wikipedia entry...and I am in love... such a beautiful video and song.

Cree achieved stardom on The Cosby Show spin-off, A Different World.She also lends her voice in many popular cartoon serieslike The Rugrats (Suzie) and Drawn Together (Foxy Love).

Check out her Myspace and Official Website for more info.

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I'm speechless.

2009-06-27T10:00:00.001-04:00

Lady GaGa at the 2009 Glastonbury Music Festival.

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Trés Chic.

2009-06-27T09:20:00.002-04:00

DKNY f/w 2009

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Any Fun - Coconut Records

2009-06-26T18:43:00.003-04:00

This song is from Cocount Records' sophomore album Davy,which I must say is quite good.
If you like the track, here you go, free of charge...Download it... hopefully with the intention of buying the album.

Any Fun - Coconut Records(download available after the jump)
P.S. Chloe Sevigny is such cool chick... I really want some pieces from her menswear line at Opening Ceremony.

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"Gird your loins!!!"

2009-06-26T09:15:00.002-04:00

The September Issue
Get excited.

=]

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R.I.P.

2009-06-25T17:55:00.003-04:00

“If you enter this world knowing you are loved

and you leave this world knowing the same,

then everything that happens in between can be dealt with.”

-Michael Joseph Jackson

(August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009)

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i CRAVE!!!

2009-06-25T17:46:00.004-04:00

Okay... it may be the nostalgic effect of

these two gadgets... but I really want them.

Lego has teamed up with electronics company Digital Blue to create a series of Lego inspired electronics... along with the 2G Mp3 player [holds up to 1000 songs], and the 3MP Digital Camera, there is also an AM/FM Boombox Radio [with a cd player]... all the products retail for under 60 bucks... so you can enjoy the resurgence of your childhood at a reasonable price.

For more info and/or pricing... click here.

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I need to learn to just let go...

2009-06-25T17:19:00.002-04:00

“Man cannot discover new oceans unless

he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.”

-Andre Gide

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NSMT... through the eyes of Jaguar Love

2009-06-24T15:20:00.001-04:00

I'm going to the show tonight at the Rock & Roll Hotel in Northeast DC.
I've been anticipating the Nylon Summer Music Tour since the beginning of May...and I was beyond excited when I found out I'd won tickets to the show.
Patrick Wolf headlines, along with the Plastiscines, Living Things, and Jaguar Love opening.

I'm ready to shake it up, bounce around, shout profanities, lose my keys, and party hard.

Pics and/or video will be up when it becomes available. =]]]

For more info, or to see if they will be coming though your town[which seems a little unlikely considering the tour is about half over]Then click here.

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Noteworthy.

2009-06-24T12:27:00.002-04:00

:The Story:
When I was young, I placed my baby teeth under my pillow and when i woke up I'd find a shiny new quarter. But whatever happened to those little teeth? Where did they go? Would I ever see them again?
Many years later, a little tooth was standing at my door. It looked familiar. It's name was ickle. Welcome home, my milk toof!

This is a very adorable tale of two friends, as documented through photos...

I've fallen in love with the twosome... or should I say TOOTHsome... lol...

Mozzie on over to My Milk Toof and catch up with the pair.

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Designer Mini-Me's...

2009-06-24T08:44:00.001-04:00

This is an oldie... from a 2007 issue of Harper's Bazaar.

The photo spread features child versions of some of Fashion's biggest names...

Karl Lagerfeld, Alber Elbaz, Stella McCartney, John Galliano,

Donatella Versace, Olivier-Theyskens, and Miuccia Prada.

Chanel Iman models designs by the seven designers.

Click here to review the article, and the accompanying editorial shots.

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Fashion 101.

2009-06-23T15:14:00.006-04:00

If you all remember back in the beginning of June,

I provided you all with a comprehensive A-Z of the fashion industry.

Well, The Budget Fashionista has updated her designer directory

and provided us with brief bios of each line, its designer, and its pronunciation.

Check it out here.

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House Call... click click click.

2009-06-23T14:17:00.004-04:00

The doctor will see you now - online.

There are a million excuses for not going to the dermatologist. You’re too tired, you’re too busy, you’re too overwhelmed.

It’s particularly true when it comes to seeing someone like Dr. Zein Obagi, a beloved Beverly Hills derm whose office examinations cost about the same as our monthly rent. You’d see him if you could, but geography, money, work, and life keep getting in the way.

But now, Dr. Obagi is making it even easier to get your skincare questions answered. He recently launched a virtual office, where you can log-on, get a long-distance examination, and get his tips, all through the internet.

Think of it as a house call for the 21st century. And while it might sound a bit sketchy, it’s anything but; there is a detailed questionnaire to answer, and “patients” can even submit a photo, so that Dr. Obagi gets a clear idea of just what your skin problems are. While he can’t write a prescription for you or give you a quick facial, you’ll get a detailed explanation of what you can do.

And the only thing better than getting rid of the doctor’s waiting room? Getting rid of it for free; through August, Dr. Obagi’s online consultations are completely free. Which means that you officially have no excuse not to get your skin checked out. If only our dentist could do the same thing…
REBECCA WILLA DAVIS

Visit zoskinhealth.com/mousecall for more info.

[article courtesy of Nylon Magazine]

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Sunrise, Roses, and Cigarettes.

2009-06-23T11:33:00.002-04:00

Daylight - Matt & Kim

(download is after the jump)

Last night, I opened myself up more than I ever have before...

and wow, who knew being completely vulnerable could be that hard.

I'm glad I did it... and now I feel refreshed...

still sad, and confused, and incomplete...

but better nonetheless.

As a word to the wise, never take anyone in your life for granted,

because a day will come when you wake up and realize they are no longer there...

and when that happens, you'll realize how truly influential they were to you.

Enjoy the free download.

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More Emma Watson amazingness...

2009-06-22T13:25:00.002-04:00

If you remember, a couple weeks back,I posted the Burberry f/w 2009 ad campaignfeaturing Harry Potter star Emma Watson[Just One of The Boys]
Well Teen Vogue has chosen her for their August 2009 cover girl...and I must say, the pictures are beautiful, she looks exquisite.

Click here to read the article accompanying her photo spread.

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Noteworthy.

2009-06-22T12:39:00.003-04:00

Woo Agentur represents freelance artists within illustration, graphic design, animation and motion graphics. The agency was established in 2001 and has worked with a range of commissions including advertising campaigns, commercials, music videos, title sequences, catalogues, corporate identities, pattern, packaging and editorials.

Woo Agentur represents Al Murphy, Anne-Li Karlsson, Annelie Carlström, Bo Lundberg, Dennis Eriksson, Eva Hjelte, Gustav Dejert, Hjärta Smärta, Jan Cafourek, Klaus Haapaniemi, Mia Nilsson, Petra Börner, Rikke Jørgensen, Sac Magique, Stina Wirsén, Susanne Engman, Tyra von Zweigbergk and Vår.

[info courtesy of Woo Agentur]

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Follow the white rabbit...

2009-06-22T09:14:00.001-04:00

First look at Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland... starring some familiar faces...

Johnny Depp The Mad Hatter, Helena Bona Carter as The Red Queen (”Off With Their Heads”), Anne Hathaway The White Queen.

Make your way over to USA Today to check out the hi-res, uncropped, amazeballs screenshots... oh, did I mention this will be in 3D???

Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland will hit theaters on March 5th 2010.

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Happy Father's Day...

2009-06-21T20:43:00.003-04:00

Today I saw two great films...Tetro from Francis Ford Coppola and Away We Go from Sam Mendez
Both were really entertaining... I suggest everyone go see Away We Go... and those that are truly into independent cinema go see Tetro...

Along with that, I got free ice cream at Giffords in promotion of the film 500 Days of Summer... it was cool, and we [Sarah, Dane, & I] got free t-shirts as well... oh yah, and we got our pic taken (prolly for the website)

I don't have much for you all, this is more so just to write something... lol... I'm super excited for the NYLON Summer Music Tour show on wednesday... it's gonna be EPIC!!!
Oh yah, Town is having an event called Big Bad Beyonce Bash on friday night... they're giving away tickets to see Beyonce's concert when she comes to DC... B being my idol, and my diva numero uno... I wlll be there, doing all her moves, and winning those %&@#-ing tickets... lmao

P.S. 'twas an excellent four days with Sarah & Dane... I hope I kept you to entertained.
=]
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Ferocity, thy name art Beyoncé.

2009-06-20T08:41:00.002-04:00

I Am... Sasha Fierce Tour Book is WOW.

All together now... Three snaps in "Z" formation.
In case these pics are zooming by too fast for you,or you just want to take ample time to soak upall the Divaliciousness that is Beyoncé Knowles...check it out here.

I plan on getting my cousins to buy me one from her Vegas show.
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I've been bit... =]

2009-06-19T10:57:00.002-04:00

This is my favorite song by them...
and isn't Nick adorable... I used to be a JoeHoe...
but I think I'm converting to a NickPick... =]

Don't Hate. lol.

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Vend-A-Flats???

2009-06-19T08:58:00.001-04:00

Flats Out of a Vending Machine?
After dancing the night away in heels, female club-goers in Britain can still enjoy a comfortable trek home thanks to new vending machines that sell flats for just 5 pounds (about 8 bucks) a pair. "After getting tired of giving my girlfriend a piggyback home every Saturday night, I had a 'eureka' moment," says Rollasole founder Matt Horan of his clever invention. They aren't available in the US just yet, but shoe designer Eileen Shields—who counts Angelina Jolie as a fan—sells party slippers that are flexible enough to fold up and stash in your bag until you've hit your stiletto pain threshold. From June 12 to July 12, InStyle.com readers will get a free pair of fold-away party slippers with the purchase of full-priced heels. Just enter the code "InStyle Party Slipper" in the special instructions box when you place your order at Eileenshields.com. Trust us, your feet will thank you.
—Bronwyn Barnes

Now THIS is creative.
[article courtesy of InStyle Magazine]
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Noteworthy.

2009-06-18T08:57:00.000-04:00

[click the pic to be forwarded to their site]

If I can ever find myself out of the recession slup,I will be creating an account on this site.Great clothing, it's very... simple... but unique...I especially love the A-symmetrical zippered tunic.[and yes, it is made for a man]

P.S. Use code IDLMXMYSPACE when checking out atI Don’t Like Mondaysto receive 20% off on all purchases this week.

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'Wild Things' intrigue me.

2009-06-17T17:17:00.005-04:00

Think you've read Where the Wild Things Are?

Well, you have, and it's an undisputed classic. But this fall Dave Eggers' interpretation of Wild Things arrives at around the same time we'll see Spike Jonze's adaptation of the children's tale on the big screen.

Eggers' tie-in novel runs 300 pages and is loosely based on Maurice Sendak's book. You can pre-order it on Amazon.

McSweeney's plans to publish a special "fur edition" of the novel, and they just sent me an early peek at the cover. It looks quite cuddly.

The Wild Things book arrives in stores Oct. 1. The film opens Oct. 16.

-article courtesy of Pop Candy [US Today]

I am SO obsessed.

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Going Bear [Bare] Foot...

2009-06-17T09:13:00.000-04:00

OMFG!!!
I really want a pair.
Check Them Out Here.

P.S. DC Pride was soo much fun.Thanks for joining me S and A.
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OMFG!!! Jimmy Choo for H&M!!!

2009-06-17T03:07:00.002-04:00

Words can't even begin to envelop how MAJOR this is.
Jimmy Choo is not only bringing shoes, but clothing and accessories to match...
and oh, it doesn't stop there... did I mention there's a men's line as well.
I'm Trying Catch My BREATH!!!

=]]]

Read The Article Here.

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Broken Hearted Girl - Beyoncé

2009-06-16T12:00:00.003-04:00

Simplicity is a great color on B.

=]

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A Classic Re-Imagined.

2009-06-16T09:15:00.000-04:00

The classic fabric, khaki, will get a much needed faceliftwith the CFDA/Gap Design Edition collection.
The collection, which is stores TODAY, features designs byAlexander Wang, Vena Cava, and Albertus Swanepoel.
For those living in Manhattan,you can look forward to the designers being at the flagship store on5th Avenue at 54th Street at 10:30 am to celebrate the launch.

I'm really loving those khaki pants with thedoodled graphics at the pockets and on the knee.

Check out Gap.com for more information.

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Lanvin Cruise 2010

2009-06-15T22:30:00.002-04:00

I don't know what to make of Alber Elbaz' latest collection.
Love/Hate it? Thoughts?

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Balenciaga Resort 2010

2009-06-15T08:48:00.001-04:00

Nicolas Ghesquiere is a genius.

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What can I say... he's talented.

2009-06-14T08:56:00.000-04:00

The man's work seriously skirts the line between high fashion and pornographic...

but for someone who uses a simple one-click camera to produce his images...

that's worth some serious recognition.

Many of his images are NSFW, so I didn't post them...

but you can check them out for yourself at his website.

www.terryrichardson.com

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I Got A Feeling - The Black Eyed Peas

2009-06-13T08:31:00.001-04:00

This has me wanting to go to LA so bad right now.

The song, I didn't like at first, but I love it now.A cool summer anthem.
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La Fame.

2009-06-12T09:29:00.001-04:00

This is a quite old short film done by Lady GaGa in promotion of her album...
but it still makes me giddy and excited...
"Est tu ma celebre // Are You My Bitch?"-Lady GaGa
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Friends [vol.3]

2009-06-11T08:52:00.001-04:00

"A friend is one to whom one may pour out all the contents of one's heart,chaff and grain together, knowing that the gentlest of hands will take and sift it,keep what is worth keeping and with a breath of kindness blow the rest away."
-Arabian Proverb
Steven, you are by far one of the first guy friends I've hadthat I can say I would hope to still be friends with when I'm 50.I want you at my retirement party...I wanna hear all about your travels around the world.I learn so much from you, and I value you so so much.Sometimes, at 11.11... I hope to be as cool as you.
No one has all the answers to the world's problems...but I see you being one that won't live ignorantly amongst them.For that, I admire you.
Please never let this candle of ours burn out.As long as I'm alive, I'll carry a book of matches.
=]
P.S. I had my phone interview with Curve Magazine yesterday.Long story short... it went really well.I'm going to try not to stress myself out with the whole dilemma of"What do I choose, San Francisco or New York City???"Instead, I'm going to just watch it all play out on its own...and enjoy the whirlwind adventure called My Life that I'm on.
Wish me Luck.
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Just one of the boys...

2009-06-10T09:10:00.001-04:00

Burberry f/w 2009 ad campaign.Featuring new face of Burberry, Emma Watson.Shot by photographer Mario Testino.
She's come a long way since this...

P.S. I hope you all are taking the time to peep over at the right column of this blog, as I update that information often... this week, a video by Amerie, a vintage Rolling Stones cover of Lisa Bonet, and a runway look from the Gucci f/w 2008 menswear collection.
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I CRAVE!!!

2009-06-09T08:44:00.000-04:00

Calvin Klein f/w 2009 Men's Collection

Those neoprene jackets... I want one So so SO BAD!!!I've mentioned it before, but I'm so serious.I found something close to it in my mother's closet...I plan on rocking it come september... look for it.
=]
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A dream deferred... no more.

2009-06-08T12:17:00.002-04:00

What happens to a dream deferred?

Does it dry up
like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore--
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over--
like a syrupy sweet?

Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.

Or does it explode?

-Langston Hughes-
This dream shall no longer be just a dream, but rather a reality.Yesterday, I opened my acceptance letter from Fordham University.My mom had been holding on to it for weeks, and just remembered she had it.The word "Congratulations" popped off the page at me.All that I'd worked so hard for, wanted for so long now,was finally becoming a reality.
The question then becomes...Do I leave behind all that I have grown so accustomed to,or do I go after my dreams, and take control of my future?
In life, we all have decisions like these to make...whether to leave our comfort zones for bigger, better opportunities...or "leave it in God's hands" and hope that the door will reopen for us in the future.Well, I'm not one for prayer, or using God as an excuse not to act.So I am going to go for it.
In the words of my close friend Monique:"It's your life! At the end of the day,you have to do what's best for you..."
She's totally right.
I got into Fordham University at Lincoln Center.My college is in the Upper West Side.I'll finally be in New York City!!!
Wish me luck.
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The A-Zs of the Industry.

2009-06-07T08:50:00.001-04:00

The Giant Guide of Models A-M

The Giant Guide of Models A-M
The Giant Guide of Male Models

The Giant Guide of Top Designers A-G
The Giant Guide of Top Designers H-M
The Giant Guide of Top Designers N-Z

The Giant Directory of Top Fashion Photographers

You're Welcome.

Study up bitches.

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Joe Jonas v. Beyoncé

2009-06-06T08:25:00.002-04:00

I ♥ Joe Jonas
P.S. Happy Birthday Steven!!!Check out his blog.

Steven Is Rad, I Guess

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Thank You Mr. West...

2009-06-05T08:50:00.001-04:00

He has every right to be arrogant.He's one of the more talented people of our generation.Rihanna looks fabulous by the way.
P.S. Congratulations to the DeMatha CHS class of 2009.
Remember, you are Gentlemen & Scholars...
Sartorialism is a 24/7 responsibility.

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7 Minute Fantasy.

2009-06-04T09:14:00.001-04:00

Best if viewed in Full Screen.
Thank You for this Uncle Karl.
P.S. Happy Birthday Jas!!!Check out her Blog.Covet Deschanel
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The Classic, Remastered.

2009-06-03T08:46:00.001-04:00

Ed WestwickStyle-icon Ed has won the hearts of coutless fans playing Chuck Bass in Gossip Girl, as well as starring in films like Children of Men and Son of Rambow, and fronting UK indie-rockers The Filthy Youth.

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Alexandra RichardsDaughter of model Patti Hansen and Rolling Stone legend Keith Richards, Alexandra brings her own style to the NY scene, mixing up the Strokes with the Supremes between modeling for Vogue and i-D amongst many others.

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Evan RossCurrently working on his first album which he describes as a "little R&B mix", Evan is the son of legendary singer Diana Ross. He's all over the big screen in 2009 with several film appearances to catch. [[myspace]]

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You can check out these and other up-and-comers on K-Swiss' new K.Space website.
I have never been a big fan of K-Swiss, but I think I may get a pair.
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I heart NYLON.

2009-06-02T08:54:00.000-04:00

YOUNG HOLLYWOOD - NYC EDITION

Z OE KRAVITZ

"I wish my entire life could embody NYLON magazine. I love the clothes, the music, the art, the locales. I know what to wish for at 11:11."

-@SmellsLikePeas

P.S. Nylon now has a page on iTunes... check it out!

Nylon + iTunes

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Highlights from last night...

2009-06-01T08:47:00.006-04:00

Bruno totally teabagging Eminem
Read Mtv's reaction-->here<--
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Kristen Stewart on the Red Carpet... I Love that she wore Chucks!!!

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New Moon trailerumm... WOW!!!
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Overall, the awards this year really sucked.

But these three things kept me interested.

P.S. That Nikon 360 Style Cam thing they had was really creepy.

-->Check It Out<--

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.LL&SR.

2009-05-31T08:09:00.000-04:00

As dysfuctional as these two may be...

with all of the making up, and the breaking up...

the fights, the tears, and the drugs...

there is true love at work here.

I want something like that.

Summer is finally here...

and I am going to allow myself to love...

after all, I do deserve it.

Perfection is a figment of the imagination.

Those that strive for perfection are simply fooling themselves.

I've tried for the perfect relationship,

and I failed... or rather, it failed.

Looking towards the future...

I want that beautiful chaos...

It keeps me on my toes.

♥

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Noteworthy.

2009-05-30T08:44:00.002-04:00

BLOG de MODE

and

Le Fashion

Check 'em Out.

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Free Music... courtesy of NYLON

2009-05-29T08:24:00.001-04:00

[click the image to download]

Enjoy.

ANJULIE - Boom

CRYSTAL ANTLERS - Andrew

GAY BLADES - O Shot

HEARTS REVOLUTION - Ultraviolence

LaROUX - In For The Kill

LISSY TRULLIE - Self Taught Learner

LITTLE BOOTS - Meddle (Ebola Remix)

MAPEI - Public Enemy

OF MONTREAL - For Our Elegant Caste

PASSION PIT - I've Got Your Number

PHOENIX - 1901

PLASTISCINES - Barcelona

SANTIGOLD - LES Artistes

SPINNERETTE - Ghetto Love

STARDEATH AND WHITEDWARFS - I Can't Get Away

SUCKERS - It Gets Your Body Movin'

THE HORRORS - Sea Within a Sea

THE PAINS OF BEING PURE AT HEART - The Tenure Itch

THE SOFT PACK - Bright Side

THUNDERHEIST - Jerk It

TINY MASTERS OF TODAY - Skeletons

WHITE LIES - Death (Crystal Castles Remix)

EXPIRATION DATE: AUGUST 31, 2009.

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Paparazzi - Lady GaGa

2009-05-28T21:27:00.005-04:00

This video is BEYOND amazing. OMFG
Enjoy.

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