Love Life, Hate Kittens

Being asian and female, I am a total sucker for cute collaborations. Forever 21 X Minnie? I’m so there. 

I wanted to wake up bright and early to shop today because I hate crowds but unfortunately I woke up at noon :-/. Btw, the best time to shop is from 9-11AM on Sundays because the whores don’t wake up that early and the goody two shoes are at church. 

Anyways. I ended up just grabbing half the collection and going straight to the register which STILL TOOK 30 MINUTES in line. FRACKKKKK. Here’s a couple things I bought that I’ll probably never wear. 

Case in point, this fur hat. :-/ 

I like furry balls :-/ See more after the jumpppppp.

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[Purikura! Extra highlighting. Extra bright. Extra asian.]

Warning: Video and more pics after the jump. The video review gets more exciting (sorta?) halfway through. I’m too lazy to do another one but yes I do realize how high I sound. No, I’m not high.

Comfort: 8/10 - I’m not really used to contact lens in general so they made my eyes red the first couple times I wore them. But after a bit of experience, I know to use lubricant drops frequently and to gradually build up my tolerance to them

Design: 10/10 - Fantastic! They look really glossy for that perfect pedo anime look you are going for.

Color: 10/10 - Most natural greys I’ve ever seen. Completely melds with your natural eye color.

Note: These lens can last up to a year so take good care of them.

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Newest favorite fashion obsession next to Trang from Behind the Seams

Julia Monson - It’s pure crack.

Three things I love in this world — Gossip Girl, Chanel, and Karl Lagerfeld.

“Karl Lagerfeld, the eccentric German fashion tsar, has waded into the debate about size-zero models by saying that people want to look at “skinny models” and classing those who complain as “fat mummies”.

Lagerfeld, 71, was reacting to the magazine Brigitte’s announcement last week that it will in future use “ordinary, realistic” women rather than professional models in its photo shoots. He said the decision by Germany’s most popular women’s magazine was “absurd” and driven by overweight women who did not like to be reminded of their weight issues.”

Preach. (read more)

Using fat models is almost as absurd as the French regulating a “warning” label on all photoshopped images. “Failure to include the disclaimer would result in a $50,000-plus fine or up to half the cost of the ad campaign, potentially a huge threat.” My take is: if the person is dumb enough to believe that the photo was NOT photoshopped then they deserve to have low self esteem.

Leather is the new black.

[all looks via lookbook]

And they are currently on sale from $995.00 to $667.00!!

Neiman Marcus

[la cigale. mixed medium. By Mylan @ Imaginaryfriendship.com]

Have you ever walked away from an exhibit completely enthralled and inspired? Go to the Senior Portfolio Showing @ Otis. Now. It’s crazy. It’s almost like … the students are so young. Their ideas are so bizarre at times but they not only thought it but created it. They can really be whatever they want to be. Making it happen for them…in their own vision. Haha. Very afterschool special of me but anyways.

This is purely a general summary about the Otis campus and the exhibit itself. Later on the day/week/month, I will do an artist highlight (there’s product design, furniture, toys, etc). Got to give props to these kids.

This was the most organized showing I’ve been to as of late. We got our badges from the check in booth and proceeded to get drinks and food from the first floor and mingle. They had amazing food. Lol. They had a spread of cheese (!), fruit, eggrolls (!), kobe beef sliders with crumbled cheese and fried onion bits (!), and really good chicken tenders. And wine. And lots of it.

The exhibit was all in one building – each ‘category’ being separated on a different floor – interactive art, visual communications, etc. It was highly comprehensive and ….really. I know I’m going to harp on this again but the TALENT of these kids. Making gowns, desiging shoes, putting together toys ala KAWS. One thing that really stood out was this great little piece off to a corner. It was to create something for a brand that doesn’t currently make whatever you’re making. So this guy made living room set for Yves Saint Laurent and it was the most brilliant set and its something you’d actually buy. And yes. Slap me for not bringing a camera.

If you get a chance, go! Not sure if it’s limited to industry and alumni but you can use my badge :D There’s also a sample sale also on the fashion floor. Pieces are one of a kind!

Otis College of Art and Design
9045 Lincoln Boulevard,
Los Angeles, California 90045

RSVP to Mara Thompson,
mthompson@otis.edu or (310) 846 2553

[source: NY Mag]

Target has signed Anna Sui to do a line inspired by Gossip Girl. I mean, what can be more appropriate. I LOVE Anna Sui’s perfume btw.

I love Target.

And most of all… I love the girls from Gossip Girl! Each of them has such a personal style. Did you know that Taylor Momsen/Jenny from GG styles herself?

Serena and Blair would both have FABULOUS lines. Maybe have some stylish bandage dresses, Serena’s messy just got fucked outfits, Blair’s precise detailing. ZOMG. I just came.

Can someone please ID her dress and glasses? and her shortalls in the 2nd pic. thx :)