RUSSIAN DELIGHTS

This was a fashion spread for the Feb 09 issue of Vogue. and i just fell in love with these Russian Fur Hats! I was determined to find the "one" for me. At the time Summer was right around the corner and i really didnt find any of these sold anywhere. but the search continued.

It wasn't until yesterday that I found the "one." I was in SF and i found SOOO many of them being sold at Vintage shops. In all sorts of styles and sizes, but most of them just weren't the "one" At Aadvark's Odd Ark (1501 Haight St. SF, CA) and amongst all the amazing finds there I found the "one"!!!!! and for only $22.00. they even had real squirrel stoles! they are straight official with their vintage game.

STELLA, I MISS THEE

Yesterday I had a play date with Thinh we first went to Berkley and then to Haight St.

annnd all i saw were illl road bikes! and it made me think of my beautiful Stella that was stolen from me in San Diego!

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it was a vintage (70's) Centurion 12 Speed Road Bike. it was perfect for me and i was really hoping to take it back with me to San Francisco, i learned my lesson- ALWAYS LOCK YOUR SHIT UP EVEN IF U THINK ITS SAFE ON YOUR OWN PROPERTY.

Starr Kydd Photography

you know on facebook, they have the live news feeds of your friends. well i rarely look at that, but i saw my friend Carleton Starr's status saying: "just uploaded 3 pics to 'my photography' gallery (2nd page). lemme know what you think..."

So i peeped it and wow. i never knew. He captures the most natural beauty of San Diego. Looking through his album def made me miss "sunny San Diego" i am usually not into photography that is so simple, but i am so intrigued by his simplicity and how he works with the natural light source. and especially the moment he captures when the sun is setting or when the water hits the rocks.

simply amazing

Oh, i forgot to mention that this man is probably the sweetest guy i know! you know when u meet someone for the first time its either gunna be a real awkward situation or you just click instantly? well Carleton is one of those individuals who is sooo easy to talk to! annd he has a pretty amazing boyfriend also (hey Andy!)

so keep an eye out for him World!

Day Lab Jewelry

i stumbled upon this online store, Day Lab. and it is just wonderful! Owned by Amy Shutt, she finds the cutest lil vintage pieces for a very affordable price!

MESH VINTAGE CELEBRITY $18.00

EAR BAND FIVE $5.00

NV FACET SIGNET RING $12.00

OCTOPUS RING $5.00

stage fright is not in Mia Belle's bones

This is my niece/god daughter Mia Bell, 4 years-old. She is truely a character actually she's a diva in training. but no one trains her! haha I am very proud of her and you will be seeing a lot of her.

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NEW YEAR WITH QUALITY FRIENDS

this yea I spent new year 2009 with Thinh at our friend Jeffy's house in Daly City. Which by the way, he has a very siick spot. Amongst all the shots mixes i consumed i remember one conversation i had with a friend. I was saying that now that i am older and wiser i cherish the friends i have, the friends i have today are more than friends, it's family. I dont waste my time on "so-so" friends. i think i have a great network of friends and would like to build stronger relationships with them. And also I think i am wiser when i chose new homies. I try to build a strong relationship with anyone in my life because life is all about the relationships you have with people. You can't enjoy your life alone.

HAPPY NEW YEARS!

NEW YEAR, NEW BEGINNINGS.

the big question everyone ask are "what's your new years resolution?"

but my favorite are when people say they don't have one because new years resolutions are meant to be broken/ or that just dont want one. I honestly think its BS! i believe the purpose of a resolution is to make progress in your life. pushing yourself to be that better person u strive to be. NO ONE IS PERFECT. Perfect is in the eyes of the beholder.

anyways here are my goals/resolution for 2010:

1. trip to NEW YORK! live as they do.

2. cut back on rice and potatoes (baaaaad Carbs)

3. smoke trees privately not socially.

4. develop a successful blog. (which means more blogging!!)

5. train and complete a marathon

6. by the end of the year pay my parents back at least $5,000

7. but first, establish a career

8. work my first collection for Fall/Winter

9. get tatted up

10. hustle harder.

...its feasible right? i will keep yall updated with any of my goals.

happy new years! make 2010 the year!

kisses <3

Fight Like a Girl Tee

Bloomingdale has teamed up the the fabulous designer Marc Jacobs to fight against breast cancer. Sold only in Bloomies are the Marc by Marc Jacobs "fight like a girl" Tee. 50% of the proceeds from the sale of this fierce shirt will go towards The Breast Cancer Recearch Foundation.

Limited edition so swoop it at the store or online! im on my way to just after i finish this blog.

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its a cute tee for an amazing cause.

CHIVARLY IS DEAD!!

im sure you have all hear the news about the "hot, young" hollywood couple Chris Brown and Rihanna unfortunate situation. Prior to this you've only seen them making music videos, on the red carpet, making bubble gum commercials, and as a fashion/hair icon. Now all of that is forgotten, they are real people with jealousy, anger, rage, and no self control.

Chris is ONLY what 19???20 the most? he is still a BOY and he is capable of doing that much damage!?? What could have possessed him to continue to beat her that way he did? Also i heard that this was not the first physical abuse he's committed. What upsets me the most is that he is a boy, a boy that thinks he is a MAN to think he has that much power over his girl to hit her?! I dont care if he watched his mom get beaten as growing up (thats another unfortunate situation) but i would think he would grow to know that those actions are not right. especially if it was your MOTHER getting beaten?! wouldnt you think one would have more respect for women havin to watch his MOTHER go through that abuse.

Somewhere in between he got lost. Maybe the fame, maybe the puberty, maybe the parental guidance. who knows! but i sure do know is that this just shows that CHIVALRY IS DEAD! if a BOY that sings love sappy song to females and then treats his main chick like this. Something is wrong with the youth today.

being a gentleman is sexy! for you guys that dont get it, it is. just a HINT. and if you dont get the hint heres a photo to help you out.

designer? stylist? bread maker.

a found new passion for fashion! after my recent class of fashion show production and as the head merchandise coordinator for the show, an interest in styling emerged and is now taking a full ride. I always say, that i hate staying comfortable in one spot. if your living comfortably that means your ready for a new challenge.

KEEP THOSE DOLLARS CIRCULATING! bread maker.

Lately i have been workin closely with a local photographer, Oriana Deamis. She is fantastic person and a very talented photographer. I styled our first shoot, we were going for an edgy, urban with a diva-est steez and rough flava. so how do you like it so far?

its only goin up from here. check me out on MODEL MAYHEM: http://www.modelmayhem.com/aleXbackwards

contact me for any styling gigs inquires =]