UPDATES!

So, I know I'm (once again!) a bit behind, and I promise more will come soon. I've been having quite a few complications with my computer, so if anyone would like to, I will gladly accept a new Mac Book Air as a donation! Until then, just wanted to let the universe know that I'm currently collaborating with my friends, Kids In Toyland at http://www.kidsintoyland.blogspot.com. First entry went up today where I covered the Damir Doma collection on Saturday.

Enjoy!
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Old and new

So as I mentioned in the last post, Flo & I bought these disposables that were already expired which meant the film would probably have some sort of defect. I also had an old disposable that had been sitting on my desk waiting to be dropped off... and well, I finally got around to it! I totally love the quality and the color distortion that resulted.





















































































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Livin in C-A

My grandmother was kind enough to get me a ticket out to California to visit my somewhat newly relocated friends and enjoy some sunshine and relaxation. Shay & Molly held me up in LA, and Sadaf in SF... it was a blast! I was so surprised by how much fun I had and all the familiar faces I saw. Alsooo I stopped by Texas on my way back and even stayed a couple extra days to hang with my bro. Wonderful two weeks!

Melrose





My former booker, Shane



Flo-tography
(right after we purchased these, i realized the exp. date was for Jan 09- ha!)



Margs! @ Bo's amazing house









Dinner at Jones







San Fran! I didn't think I was going to make it because a guy literally had on a gas mask (not the typical surgeon's mask) on my plane... but alas, I did, and it was beautiful.

View from brunch, Bay bridge





Pre- house party party with some of the funniest people I've met in a long time



Near the bottom of the hill
knew it wouldn't last much longer!







Chinatown







Pier 39









Back in LA...
Bardot
Chad telling an interesting story



It was intense



Ricky twittering about the arts & crafts project he was about to start





ghosts







before they hated each other







"Wha happen?!"



Last dinner at Jones



Texas! Luthers, I mean... Landry's BBQ





San Jacinto





Downtown





Dinner with the family <3









... and then it was back to NY!
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Back to Paris!

Just booked my ticket to return to Paris, where I will be rooming with friend & fellow New Yorker, Mike Nouveau. Definitely stoked to have an American roommate, and also because I think our apartment will be pretty sweet! He's there now, but I don't get there til June 4th... back in the USA on July 29th, just in time for All Points West with Sadaf that weekend!

Anyway here's what I've been up to at home:

Welcome back brunch!
Something like 15 people came to Lil Frankies
Made me so happy to see their faces!







Megan's birthday
(cupcakes from sugar sweet sunshine!)





Views of the westside





Nylon Mag's 10th Anniversary







Thompkins with Jules



Thompkins with Brojas



The Ivy at Chloe, by Hobo Gestabo





Meg & I cooked an Easter dinner
Steak on toast with a horseradish spreak
Ridiculously large baked mac n cheese



I did a presentation for Quail with a few familiar faces





Ran into my longtime friend, Ryan McKnight, who is an amazing make up artist
Hopefully I can show you soon the pics we shot together!



Hid in the kitchen with Bernadette



Street finds & reunions







Belated birthdays & blackberries



Bis



Julian had his SVA mentor show... so proud of him!



Saw the Francis Bacon exhibit at the Met,
But this is from the rooftop







Shoot for Inven.tory





And dinner at Flea Market Cafe with Bronques




Photos from CA & TX to come next!
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Coco Avant Chanel

I shot for this film in December for a couple days, and you see the back of my head (GASP- ha!) in the opening of the trailer... I shouldn't be in it much more than that, but I think it looks like a wonderful story about the woman who gave women an entirely new perspective on fashion, style, and simplicity. Audrey Tautou is a perfect choice as the star, exuding a rebellious spirit while maintaining Coco's determination and class. The film debuted in France almost two months ago, and hopefully it will be making its way to the States soon.



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Texas!

Yeehaw, I'm home and in 24 hours I've already had enchiladas and been to a square dance.

I love Texas!

And because I'll always love Selena...



And cuz you know you want to karaoke it right now...



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Paper, penguins, and pretty shoes

Paper Mag covered this dinner I went to last week...



check out the article and the babes who attended:

http://www.papermag.com/blogs/2009/05/la_report_original_penguin_cel.php?gallery6097Pic=2#gallery-6097

(I know. I seriously need to learn how to make links clickable...)
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LA!

I'm in LA!

Sunny weather - check
Palm trees - check
Celebrities - check
Coffee bean - check
Flaming margaritas!!! - check

Saturday through Monday I'll be in San Francisco, and then it's back here til Thursday after which I leave for Houston! So stoked.

But also...

Sick Cat Excuse
Uploaded by bronques - Discover more life & style videos.

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Death

I first read about Death while working at Balenciaga, and I had meant to go home and download all their stuff immediately. Instead my tired ass forgot, but thank god my friend reminded me yesterday. Check out the NY Times article ("Death Was Punk Before Punk Was Punk"), and then go download their album from I-tunes!

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/15/arts/music/15rubi.html?_r=1

This is Politicians In My Eyes



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Things I'm into lately

vids:

my friend called me a long limbed girl and said it was a song, but i thought he was joking! turns out it's a beautiful song by nick lowe



slow loris, she's just too cute



twitter dat



friends in the paper:

Steven Rojas for Date Knights/ Mr. Rights



article:
http://www.nypost.com/photos/galleries/entertainment/pp_20090420_date_knights/photo06.htm

art:

If you are in NYC, please go to the Gargosians and check out the Picasso exhibit on 21st and the Yayoi Kusama on 24th!

This is Yayoi Kusama outside the 24th street gallery



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