Special Times

So when left to my own free will I hop on the computer and click on things that look appealing until I find something that is SOOOO appealing that I stop to look at it. The following did just that. I came across pictures from a halloween party at a dog boutique in California and was incredibly amused by the pictures posted. As the owner of a dig that has her own mini closet back home with my parents, I can appreciate a dog in costume. Kudos to the dogs for giving good face, and double kudos to whoever the photographer was because they captured some golden expressions on those puppies.

Sister Act 2

Sister Act 2 is my favorite movie of all time. I only own in VHS form though. I think it is time to get a little bit more current and snag it on DVD. Just might be item numero uno on the Christmas list from los padres.

Trendsetter

Zoe

Y yo.

Ummm...

Giving this whole situation a great big "what the fuck?"

Kinda Sorta Diggin It

Is a white TV too much?

I have had the same bottom of the line bulky ass grey box tv since I first moved here in 2004. Went to Best Buy and got the biggest one for the cheapest price and wouldn't you know 5 years later I still have it and don't even mind having to hit it a few times to get a clear picture out of it.

But, I did some online window shopping and came across this white tv which I can't make up my mind if it is kinda chic and might soften up a room or if it is nothing more than a mere romantic idea of something that could be nice but just isn't all that it should.

Chances are I won't be buying a TV so I really have nothing to worry about. and if deciding whether or not I would want a white TV or not is my biggest conundrum I am facing, then I think things are going just fine for me.

Oh Hey Hillary Duff

You look real real cute.

Even Perez thought so when he wrote all over you.

Natalie Escobito Photogrpahy

The lovely little lady in the real real cute owl necklace pictured below is Miss Natalie Escobito. Not only is she a co-worker of mine, she is the girl behind the lens of two of my favorite pictures of myself that were taken recently.

This little gem below being my personal (and one of hers) faves was taken by her in our stock room with me up against a plain white wall under neon overhead lighting.

She is also published in this month's AP Magazine for a spread on the cover band The Academy Is. You can even see her name in the side flap of the lay out.

And she can even do some amazing stuff with fruit, a camera, and some editing.

Below are pictures of myself and other co-workers of mine that she has shot. The picture of Adriene dancing was a planned shoot but the others of myself and Tanner are done in a fitting room and in the lobby of the hotel around the corner from our job.

She is available for hire and in my opinion is one of the few artists who puts work out that I find inspiring and with a new twist that I haven't seen brought to the table in a major way. I can't imagine her photography not taking off, I just can't. Oh, and all pics are property of her and what have you (even the ones of me). If for whatever reason you want to use one, I'd assume it is ok but give homegirl some credit. It is Natalie Escobito for N.E. Photography. Thanks.

On The Auction Block

A Michael Jackson by Warhol is on the auction block. Apparently gonna go for over half a million. If anyone would like to purchase this for me I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks :)

Where The Wild Things Are

Carol, you stole my heart.

rawwwwr

Oh Hey Chuck Bass!

It was brought to my attention that Ed Westwick was featured in the current Arena Homme magazine. I didn't read the article but did take a second to look over the photos and had myself a nice interesting comparative revalation.

This photo:

reminds me of this photo:

At first I was gonna talk some shit on what I was gonna say was a "recycled concept" but I actually dig it. If I remember correctly Terry Richardson photographed Leonardo DiCapprio in a similar style and it worked (found the photo via google image after typing that and will post below). It's a little different and in a way, I feel like for a young male in Hollywood it is an honor to be photographed in resemblance to an icon like James Dean. Who knows, maybe some day I will have my James Dean inspired photo taken. I'm game.

Malibu Ken

I'm not a car person by any means. My "dream car" is simply a VW Toureg in Charcoal Gray. See, how simple and realistic is that? HOWEVER, the other day while walking my world and viewpoint shifted a little bit. The color caught me first, then the fact that it was a Bentley, and then the fact that it was the manifested personification of what a real life Malibu Ken convertible would probably look like!

I am never one to say a car is beautiful but this one was just that. The navy blue drop top and tan leather interior made me smile.

I can't imagine anybody young driving this around, but I would pretty much do anything to get a picture of me driving this in the summer while tan and wearing my favorite sunglasses. It's like a perfect LaChapelle photo prop come to life.

And though I tried to scour google for a picture of a real Malibu Ken convertible (maybe they didn't make one?), I did find Barbie rollin around in her little purple convertible which similarly resembles the above Bentley.

Investment vs Responsible Spending vs Overpriced Purchase

I would love to say that I actually know what I'm talking about when it comes to responsible investments and saving for the future and all of that jazz. Thing is, I don't. I'm lucky enough where I don't care about souped up cars, or have some weird collection that drains my wallet. I do however see things that make me stop and want to own them.

The following piece is just that.

Mass produced by Z Gallerie, the pretty little picture you see retails at $400 and is about 40x60 inches of canvas with finish. I have no clue about the artist, doubt that the piece is going to appreciate in value over time, and understand that there is a large possibility that I may enter many a house to find the same piece of art hanging. Still though, I like it.

Now I am nobody to be purchasing art (at least $400 art without a coupon (Please do not hate on the coupon)). I woke up this morning on top of my bed underneath two Snuggies after going to bed sober, so obviously I still relish in my youth and that kinda stuff being borderline acceptable (If you had two Snuggies you would too). Yet this painting calls my name and the $400 dollar price tag will just have to be worked with.

I have the wall space, the desire, and could probly budget this out to make it possible. No clue if it will actually be mine, but at this point I am kinda thinking yes.

What I Want To Be When I Grow Up

Take it however you like.

A-Mazing

You, Me, Miiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiii

The Bff has auditioned for the role of Mimi in a stage production of Rent back home. If I had 3 fictional charachters that I could meet and hang out with, Mimi Marquez would be one of them. Reckless and gorgeous, junkie stripper. Perfection. Anyways, Let's all wish Nina luck (she is so gonna get it). Below is Nina with a wig. The proof is in the picture that if it is a talented fiesty chica they are looking for, they need look no further than Nina Quintero. Remember the name people, one day it WILL be in lights.

Snuggie Chic

I fucking love my Snuggie.

It was a fluke birthday present from the roomie that I ended up loving. Found this picture on my phone and decided it needed to be released to the public. This beautiful ensemble was hand crafted specifically for me to wear to the 2009 VMA viewing party in the luxury suite (my bed) at the Chataeu de Conrad (my bedroom). As this is a one of a kind piece, I cannot take any orders for reproductions, and shortly after the event, mine was disposed of to keep it rare and authentic. Please join me in moment of silence to remember my VMA Snuggie ensemble and that masterpiece that it was.

Zac Attack!

How corny is that? I cannot take credit for that though. That was all the work of Nylon Guys Magazine. Nylon Guys just might be getting one more subscriber because after buying that Zac Efron edition I actually was kind of impressed with it's content. Also, I will admit it. I am a small Zac Efron fan. I hated his stupid ass shag and my fan-ness has only come about as of late and it only revolves around the fact that I dig the way the kid dresses and the persona that he puts out. dude could be the biggest queen or a complete jack off, but he handles himself well for the press and the paps, gives good interviews and knows how to give a scandalous-ish photo to increase relevancy and intrigue without compromising the integrity of his career. I also think he is a shining example of what I refer to as "good white boy hair" (I swear if Chris rock tries to make a documentary out of good white boy hair I will hate on him real hard). Rumor also has it that he smells bad which I think is funny. But then again, I always love finding the flaws in perceived perfection so I just consider it part of his charm. Anyways, here are the photos from his Nylon shoot, though none of these made the mag. Kudos to the style team.

Spotted at Broadway and Surf

What an unbeweavable discovery. Some poor horse lost it's tail in vain to a faulty micro braiding job. Sadness.

New Girl In Town

So this is Hef's new chick. Though I don't know much I am digging this new batch of girls, I still am getting sucked into the new season of Girls Next Door. Chrystal (homegirl below) is good enough I guess as the number one gf.

BUT

I will always and forever love me some Holly. I will always remember when my sister and I had a convo after the first Playboy MTV Cribs appearance and we both gave that unknown platinum blonde named Holly major fucking kudos for being the number one chick out of his seven gf's and being smart enough to crash in his bed/room. If you are gonna do something, might as well be the best eh?

And I'm glad that when she wasn't gonna get what she wanted (a ring and a baby), homegirl up'd and left. Gotta do you boo.

Ms. Madison, I will always stop and share that bottle of Cristal with you. Just let me know when.

Oh Hey Jen White!

One of my best girl's from back home was featured in the San Francisco Chronicle today! Granted, it was a feature on her being a "professional pot dealer" but still. In California there are "pot clubs" where medical marijuana is sold to people that have obtained cannabis club cards from doctors. Generally these people pay a doctor a couple hundred to give them one of these cards after they bullshit about not being able to sleep or some shit. Some people actually do have ailments but more often than not you got people who are just trying to get lifted and not have to deal with Dontrell at the corner of 35th and MacArthur, ya dig?

Anyways, what I love about this is that she just got back from a 9 month stint in Namibia teaching African children during the day and sleeping in a hut at night. I am extremely happy that she is back, though I must say she is one of the most compelling people I know, and that experience only made her even more awesome and interesting. But what is so great is that she worked at the pot club before she left, went and did some amazing humanitarian work, and is now again slanging some good shit to the fine people of the Bay Area. Just another reason why she is awesome. I'm even loving this more mature shorter haircut she is rocking. If you need proof that she is indeed my homegirl and I'm not sensationalizing some random chick from the newspaper, here we are below with Hal Sparks in SF a few years back.

My Modern Amusement

I would love to for just one day live inside a Modern Amusement ad campaign.

First off, how rad is white boys hair? Second off, the ad. It's young, fresh, fun, slightly rebellious, offbeat, and alluring. Why would I NOT want to hang out with the 2 guys in the ad? If there is one thing I will full heartedly say I can appreciate it is a great ad campaign. We all get sucked in by them at some point, and even if you do not buy something, if it sticks with you, it's completely a success (got milk anyone?).

Original Penguin has started running it's own campaigns in various male demographic publications and with each one, I keep seeing something that I just do not see as inspired or intriguing. Hopefully one day it will be me putting them together (that will require many years with the company and moving to Miami, so we'll see) and getting something out there that catches some kids eye and makes him want to be a part of it like this M.A. one has done to me.

On top of that, since all I seem to wear now days is Penguin (my wardrobe changes with each job I have) I was excited to take a peak at what they had to offer. Found myself the little beauty posted below that I hope to own one day soon. And with a little extra homework, I found it for cheaper and with free shipping on a different website which is another major score! Shit, I may like their advertising but a kid will not say no to a deal elsewhere (okay!)!