30 October 2009
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I don't what it is about this picture but i am enthralled.
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29 October 2009
Laziness
“There are different species of laziness: Eastern and Western. The Eastern style is like the one practiced in India. It consists of hanging out all day in the sun, doing nothing, avoiding any kind of work or useful activity, drinking cups of tea, listening to Hindi film music blaring on the radio, and gossiping with friends. Western laziness is quite different. It consists of cramming our lives with compulsive activity, so there is no time at all to confront the real issues. This form of laziness lies in our failure to choose worthwhile applications for our energy.”
– Sogyal Rinpiche
The Essential man always finds the best quotes.
Point taken.
Joy d.
28 October 2009
Ahaha round up
Yvan and his new blog are quite possibly the only thing on the internet that brightens my day. Second comes Ally but I know she isn't offended.
I don't remember who took this but Bradford Cox is featured with his dog. Both of their faces are priceless.
I love Wildfox. Even though I won't be able to afford a 112 dollar tee shirt I still get a kick out of their editorials. You know these ladies have close ties to Cobrasnake right? That is exactly what this picture reminds me of. When I look at this and laugh I am kind of laughing at myself because I used to really be into looking at Misshapes and Cobrasnake party photos at the beginning.
Does anyone know the band depicted on these pants. Another Yvan photo that warms my heart with laughter. These pants are greatL I both hate them and lust after them.
Life is complicated especially when you add color.
Joy D.
Joy D.
27 October 2009
my main man
viktor v.
I don't know how but this man, through his teethy photos, has motivated me to be better at what I want to do. Which has nothing to do with gritty models and amazing shoe wear and more to do with whether or not this or that piece of music or film has impacted this or that period of history.
Yea, I just made up an adjective.
Teethy.
Joy D.
26 October 2009
25 October 2009
24 October 2009
22 October 2009
To-do, what to-do: some advice
ph from the Fashionisto
I realized that I plan a bajillion things in my life and when they don't happen I pout about it. I just need to do what I NEED to do and leave the hobbies for some free time. I never have free time but honestly I have made a habit of putting hobbies before important things in my life. That stops now!
This is just an affirmation I am giving myself. To kick my own ass for not wising up sooner but you can also take this home with you to.
But I'm no Dr. Phil. lol.
Joy D.
It's Here
I am putting it on the Christmas list.
Did you know that Jay-Z totally drops the fashion house in that famous song of his with Rihanna. Maybe it is time for me to give rap music another chance. Here are the lyrics.
Niice.
Joy D.
21 October 2009
The Simple things
I need to be better about posting what I actually wear. But, alas, I am no good at, how you say, blogging? I am just a loud mouth with a love for clothes and the like. If you can guess where the photos are from there might be something in it for you. These are some simple things I am into.
Joy D.
20 October 2009
give me the goodness...
give me what the Japanese fashionisto's have been craving.
Phenomenon A/W 2010
ph:Tokyo Dandy
In my dreams.
Joy D.
Phenomenon A/W 2010
ph:Tokyo Dandy
In my dreams.
Joy D.
19 October 2009
Immediate update
Is this what bloggers are gonna rave about next? Doilies linked on dresses. No,no, no. I just saw this on Susie Bubble's blog who is no question fantastic. I can't get down with this. Or the recent spring of the return of the 50s prep that is slowly creeping in. I am crossing my fingers that none of this will get too crazy or too popular.
ONE MORE RANT
BMD= BIG MODEL DEAL
There is truly something happening in the world of fashion that I do not like. I definitely don't consider myself a member of the fashion community except for the fact I literally buy into it. So my point, or rather my question is: What becomes of the fashion community when they start transforming into the rest of lemmings that truncate vernacular and terminology as well as dumb down their audience? I am a firm believer in not taking fashion seriously but I don't know if this is missing the point. This truncation isn't the first and it is the only recent example that happened to inspire this whole post. So forgive me if this is long winded.
Every once and awhile a cub has to roar.
Joy D.
I found it!
Doesn't that guy look familiar?
Credit--> Photographer, art director and stylist: Antonella Arismendi
I found the rest of the editorial. These are my faves (haha sry 4 tha cheesy pun)
I found it at my favorite spot for male fashion the Fashionisto
Yamil Castiglione is now number two under Cole Mohr.
You can scoff at me later but i love me some Cole Mohr.
Life is rough but not when I got fashion.
Joy D.
seriously, mellow out
Just. listen to some soothing drone. Life is tough and sometimes we get stressed. Let's take a collective chill pill.
Joy D.
18 October 2009
U know what sucks?
Wares: http://annark.carbonmade.com
Blog: http://ankacookie.blogspot.com/
Joy D.
17 October 2009
16 October 2009
15 October 2009
Suprise!
Ok, well....not really. It's Garance and Schuman. Thanks to the Pulp Girls for even putting it together although deep down we all knew. Photographic evidence is the best. Ally we gotta talk about this!
Love is in the air.
Joy D.
14 October 2009
Body candy
ph: unknown
Looks like jewelry welded to a bodice but in reality it is a belt and bustier. Still, I wish this could be translated to something more wearable in my head.
ph: unknown editorial
What happens when you find yourself with loads of jewelry? You wear it with your body suit.
ph: Yvan blog
Poncho cape laden with snaps and simple zips.
ph: unknown Canadian blog
Silk scarves all over you is quintissential body candy. So comfy, luscious. Now it is up to you whether you go tacky Versace or taste full lady of Monaco with that idea. Totally up to you...
ph: some required
Last but not least BRAIDED CHAIN all over. I think it is intense and i love it too.
Joy D.
13 October 2009
12 October 2009
11 October 2009
10 October 2009
See,
Urban Outfitters isn't that hipster.Now that I have tickled my funny bone I will say that I am not a big fan of URBN but...
AND THIS IS BIG: they are bringing in designers/ bloggers to do creations for them and that is a big step in the right direction. Ignore my previous bias, that was created when I went to a job interview there, BUY BUY BUY. Support bloggers.
Keep it goin'.AND THIS IS BIG: they are bringing in designers/ bloggers to do creations for them and that is a big step in the right direction. Ignore my previous bias, that was created when I went to a job interview there, BUY BUY BUY. Support bloggers.
Joy D.
09 October 2009
just sayin
Dree is my idol. Dree's new look makes me want to find a way to lighten my hair just a tad to throw everyone off. J. would have a fit though.
08 October 2009
Proust questionnaire.
What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?
to live alone
Where would you like to live?
In the city
What is your idea of earthly happiness?
To be surrounded my love and reality
To what faults do you feel most indulgent?
procrasination
Who are your favorite heroes of fiction?
satirical figures that become instantly laughable
Who are your favorite characters in history?
Pliny, Custard, Martin Luther King, Harriet Tubman
Who are your favorite heroines in real life?
my mother, women who are confident being women
Who are your favorite heroines of fiction?
those that can duke it out with the men, verbally or physically
Your favorite painter?
Paul Klee
Your favorite musician?
Nina Simone
The quality you most admire in a man?
Passion, understanding
The quality you most admire in a woman?
Kindness, understanding, strength
Your favorite virtue?
patience
Your favorite occupation?
researching, loving, learning
Who would you have liked to be?
A punk kid in California (1970s)
Your most marked characteristic?
yearning for love in all its forms
What do you most value in your friends?
kindness and fearlessness to tell the truth
What is your principle defect?
impatience
What to your mind would be the greatest of misfortunes?
Never having an education
What would you like to be?
an understanding and thoughtful version of myself
What is your favorite color?
purple
What is your favorite flower?
hyacinth
What is your favorite bird?
Peregrine Falcon
Who are your favorite prose writers?
None
Who are your favorite poets?
Socrates and anyone that wrote Satires in the Ancient World
Who are your heroes in real life?
Dr. Fetter, Dr. Schulz, my mother
Who are your favorite heroines of history?
Harriet Tubman and Hatshepsut
What are your favorite names?
Billy, Pookie, Ochocinco
What is it you most dislike?
myself when I make terrible mistakes
What historical figures do you most despise?
HItler's administration, Napoleon, Reagan
What event in military history do you most admire?
World War II
What natural gift would you most like to possess?
power to learn a language with ease and charm
How would you like to die?
Peacefully
What is your present state of mind?
Scattered
What is your motto?
I don't have one.
Thanks to Essential Man. The link for the questionnaire is on his site.
Joy D.
to live alone
Where would you like to live?
In the city
What is your idea of earthly happiness?
To be surrounded my love and reality
To what faults do you feel most indulgent?
procrasination
Who are your favorite heroes of fiction?
satirical figures that become instantly laughable
Who are your favorite characters in history?
Pliny, Custard, Martin Luther King, Harriet Tubman
Who are your favorite heroines in real life?
my mother, women who are confident being women
Who are your favorite heroines of fiction?
those that can duke it out with the men, verbally or physically
Your favorite painter?
Paul Klee
Your favorite musician?
Nina Simone
The quality you most admire in a man?
Passion, understanding
The quality you most admire in a woman?
Kindness, understanding, strength
Your favorite virtue?
patience
Your favorite occupation?
researching, loving, learning
Who would you have liked to be?
A punk kid in California (1970s)
Your most marked characteristic?
yearning for love in all its forms
What do you most value in your friends?
kindness and fearlessness to tell the truth
What is your principle defect?
impatience
What to your mind would be the greatest of misfortunes?
Never having an education
What would you like to be?
an understanding and thoughtful version of myself
What is your favorite color?
purple
What is your favorite flower?
hyacinth
What is your favorite bird?
Peregrine Falcon
Who are your favorite prose writers?
None
Who are your favorite poets?
Socrates and anyone that wrote Satires in the Ancient World
Who are your heroes in real life?
Dr. Fetter, Dr. Schulz, my mother
Who are your favorite heroines of history?
Harriet Tubman and Hatshepsut
What are your favorite names?
Billy, Pookie, Ochocinco
What is it you most dislike?
myself when I make terrible mistakes
What historical figures do you most despise?
HItler's administration, Napoleon, Reagan
What event in military history do you most admire?
World War II
What natural gift would you most like to possess?
power to learn a language with ease and charm
How would you like to die?
Peacefully
What is your present state of mind?
Scattered
What is your motto?
I don't have one.
Thanks to Essential Man. The link for the questionnaire is on his site.
Joy D.
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...to be continued.
Road Dogs
- Anka
- Cheap Jap
- Creative Cookie
- Duomo Showroom
- Eat On This
- Feigned Perfection
- Is Mental
- Josh Sisk
- Kamau Studios
- Marios Left Tanker
- Modly Chic
- Old Baltimore Vintage
- Panache
- Peter Goode
- Psynopsis
- Radio Shaq
- Some Required
- Style Bubble
- Style Savage
- The Baltimore Sun's Midnight Blog
- The Divinitus
- The Essential Man
- The Fat and Skinny on Fashion