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11.18.2009
What You're in the Mood For
Imagine, if you will, a late night: you've drawn the curtains, turned down the lights, maybe poured a little wine…
Whatever the case, you still need one more thing: mood music. Behind every song there's always an emotion.
Whatever the case, you still need one more thing: mood music. Behind every song there's always an emotion.
We'd like to introduce you to your own personal music director…
Meet Stereomood.com, a site where you type in your mood, and mood music automatically begins to play. Stereomood is the emotional internet radio, providing music that best suits your mood and your activities.
Head to the site, and you'll be confronted with a list of words that do their best to represent your feelings—click on one, and you'll be greeted with a playlist of songs that align with exactly what you need to hear!
Website: http://www.stereomood.com/
11.07.2009
10.29.2009
Domo Nation
Domo, the Japanese stop-action character and meme celebrity, is appearing this fall in an elaborate 7-Eleven storewide promotion, and his toothy brown face is plastered on everything imaginable. Tons of signage of all over, collectible Slurpee cups (and Domo’s own custom flavor, Fuji Frost), character straws, coffee cups, and some truly inventive and funny packaging design for the hot dog containers. There’s even Domo schwag like hats, t-shirts, and books. Evan Brody, the marketing manager for Slurpee, told Brandweek that 7-Eleven’s consumers “love crazy Japanese shit."
Paul Smith for Evian
Following its annual trend in partnerships with Fashion Designers, Evian has linked up with one of the most creative designers, known for his sense of fun and optimistic attitude – Paul Smith! The new exclusive Evian bottle (image above) is designed with a festive theme in vibrant colors - with a nod to the famous Paul Smith stripes - which elegantly underlines the purity of the natural spring water from the French Alps. The annual Evian designer bottle tradition began in 2008 with a limited edition bottle designed by Christian Lacroix, followed in 2009 with Jean Paul Gaultier.
10.27.2009
Happy 35th Anniversary, Hello Kitty
On View October 23 – November 15, 2009 Royal/T in Culver City Hours: 10am –10pm daily
It’s Hello Kitty’s 35th Anniversary and SANRIO is celebrating in a big way. In addition to launching a variety of special, limited edition products, SANRIO will introduce:
Three Apples, a multi-dimensional exhibition and celebration of all things Hello Kitty running from October 23 to November 15 at Royal/T in Culver City, CA. Royal/T is the visually stunning and playful, 10,000 square foot Japanese-inspired art exhibition space, retail store and “cosplay” maid café, located within the city’s vibrant arts community. This is the first time that SANRIO has produced an event for the Hello Kitty fans in North America. The exhibition as well as all events will be open to the public, free of charge and will offer something for all Hello Kitty fans, no matter their age. Three Apples -- so named as a nod to Hello Kitty’s weight as listed in her official bio – features an unprecedented lineup of over 80 celebrated artists, who’ve been invited to interpret their creative vision of Hello Kitty in unique, original works that will be on display and for sale. The art exhibition at Three Apples will be curated by Jamie Rivadeneira, owner of JapanLA, a Los Angeles boutique that specializes in "cute" Japanese and American products. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the artwork will benefit L.A. Works, a volunteer action center that creates and implements hands-on community service projects throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
Some of the featured artists include:
Amada Visell’s work combines images of childhood folklore and fantasy, and naughty “not quite fit for the tuck-you-in-with-a-nice-bed-time-story crowd.” Many of her signature characters like Drunky McSkunky or The Pink Elephant are cute with a dark side. Along with her unique illustrations, Amanda has ventured into the toy world as well with her own plush company, My Switcheroo, which has released a plush Frank Kozik monger that stands over 2 feet tall. She also created artwork for Disneyland for the anniversary of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, as well as other events.
Colin Christian was born and raised in London where he was influenced by music, fashion and counterculture. Inspired by old sci-fi movies, pinup girl/supermodels, anime, ambient electronic music and H.P. Lovecraft, his original fiberglass figures and sculptures are cartoon realism eye candy. Christian’s work has been featured on The Today Show, and he created the world’s largest mouse trap for pest control company Truly Nolen, which is now featured in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Buff Monster cites heavy metal music, ice cream and Japanese culture as his major influences. His signature Pepto pink palette is a symbol of confidence, individuality and happiness and can be found in all his works, including fine art paintings, design projects and toy collaborations. Featured in numerous publications, including Juxtapoz and The New York Times, Buff Monster works tirelessly day and night to spread happiness, joy and a love of pink.
Frank Kozik is a prolific artist, graphic designer and toy creator who has been featured in Newsweek, Rolling Stone, Spin and Details. Credited with single-handedly reviving the art of the concert poster, Kozik has produced hundreds of full-color, limited edition, silk screened posters under his belt for such renowned artists as Nirvana, Pearl Jam, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ice T, Jane’s Addiction and The Beastie Boys. His art has been featured in over 60 exhibitions worldwide, including Tokyo and London, and Kozik’s signature vinyl toys are coveted by collectors from around the globe.
Friends With You (FWY) is an artist collaborative founded by Miami-based artists Sam Borkson and Arturo Sandoval III. Since its conception in 2002, FWY has promoted the artists' common message of magic, luck, and friendship, through its popular designer toy line, public art installations, new-form playgrounds, published works, live performances, and animation, motion picture, and multimedia projects. FWY has been featured at many of the most prestigious events in the global creative community including Art Basel in Miami and Pictoplasma in Berlin and was created with one basic concept in mind, to become Friends With You!
Gary Baseman defines “pervasive art,” blurring the line between toy culture and fine art with his strong iconic imagery, unique collaborations and unforgettable experiential gallery exhibitions, including his 2009 solo show and Basemanesque festival “La Noche de la Fusión.” A leader in the global art movement, Baseman is a three-time Emmy award winning creator/executive producer of the animated series and film “Teacher’s Pet,” designer for the best selling game “Cranium,” and Entertainment Weekly named Baseman one of the 100 Most Creative People in Entertainment. Huck Gee is a contemporary artist, illustrator, toy maker, and designer best known by toy enthusiasts for his iconic "Skullhead" character. Influenced by Japanese and Hong Kong pop art, Gee calls his style "Bastardized Asian Pop Culture.” In 2005, Gee partnered with KidRobot and Barneys New York on a unique project with fashion designers Marc Jacobs, Jil Sander, Dries Van Noten, Rick Owens, and Duckie Brown, and in 2007 Gee’s KidRobot collaboration with artists Tristan Eaton and Paul Budnitz was accepted into the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Luke Chueh’s paintings playfully weave light and dark narratives, connecting Pop Culture, Street Culture, and Geek Culture. Featured in Nylon magazine, Juxtapoz and Entertainment Weekly, Chueh’s highly-sought after, minimalist work is best described as “a balance of cute & brute walking the fine line between comedy and tragedy” and his paintings have been reinterpreted into the popular toy/urban vinyl format by numerous respected brands.
Natalia Fabia (work shown above) is known for her signature glitter veneer oil paintings of sultry seductive women and modern ay Belle de Jours. The Los Angeles artist cites Toulouse-Lautrec, ornate interiors, punk rock music and sparkles among her inspirations. A media darling, Fabia has been featured in Juxtapoz, Inked, LA Weekly, New York Arts and on television series Miami Ink. Her custom jewelry line, HookerFeathers, adorns celebrities and fans alike.
Ron English, the painter whose “Abraham Obama” image struck a chord with so many during the 2008 Presidential Election, straddles three genres when creating his art: Pop Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, and Neo Realism. When he’s not working on gallery-type pieces, English heads outside to slap posters over billboards and has been known to leave traces of his art around international cities. Considered one of the fathers of modern street art, he has initiated and participated in illegal public art campaigns since the 80’s, and his murals include the Berlin Wall and the Palestinian separation wall.
Simone Legno is the Italian artist behind the highly popular tokidoki brand. Growing up in the punk scene in Rome, Simone likes to mix the edginess of girls with tattoos and brightly colored hair with his Japanese inspired illustrations. Legno’s iconic imagery has been featured on numerous apparel and product collaborations, and most recently, the tokidoki creative director teamed up with mega retailer Target to feature Legno’s designs on a series of custom items. Recognized worldwide, tokidoki has been featured in publications from W, Paper and Vogue to The New York Times, Variety, and Vanity Fair.
Tara McPherson, a NYC based artist who got her start working on Matt Groening’s “Futurama”, creates art that’s about people and their odd ways – calling upon personal issues and experiences for inspiration. Named the crown princess of poster art by Elle magazine, McPherson has created visuals for numerous bands including Beck, Modest Mouse and the Melvins. In addition to toy collaborations with various big name companies, McPherson’s art was featured in the award winning film Juno and has been published in numerous magazines including Vanity Fair, Esquire, Juxtapoz, Marie Claire, and Spin.
Limited edition prints of selected artwork will released at special events during Three Apples. For continually updated information regarding Three Apples exhibit and the events, please visit www.sanrio.com/threeapples.For more information on Royal/T, please visit www.royal-t.org
ABOUT SANRIO SANRIO’s signature brand Hello Kitty celebrates 35 years of fun & friendship in 2009. With fans around the world, Hello Kitty will mark the year with special co-branded partnerships, unique products, retail promotions & year-end exhibition events. SANRIO develops, distributes and licenses a collection of gift, stationery and fashion accessory items for women of all ages. SANRIO was founded in 1960 based on the concept that a small gift can bring a big smile to a child of any age. Today, over 50,000 SANRIO-branded items are sold in over 70 countries around the world. In the Western Hemisphere SANRIO character-branded products are sold in upwards of 12,000 locations including department, specialty, national chain stores and over 85 SANRIO boutiques. For more information, please visit www.sanrio.com ABOUT JAPANLA Inspired by Japanese and American Pop Culture, JapanLA is a unique retail destination that caters to adults who love "kawaii" or "cute" toys, apparel, and gifts. Owner Jamie Rivadeneira curates a highly-edited selection of rare and limited-edition items imported from Japan, including Sanrio and many other brands . They also carry items inspired by Japanese pop culture, including handpicked items made by local and international independent artists. Also a lifestyle brand, JapanLA plans creative theme parties where guests can hang out with Hello Kitty and take pictures with her, and organizes its highly-anticipated annual "JapanLA Super Mega Fun Tokyo Tour," where customers and friends travel to Japanese destinations such as Puroland (Sanrio's indoor theme park), Harajuku, Shibuya, and Akihabara. JapanLA makes it fun for people of all ages to share their love for "cute" in their life. JapanLA is located in the Melrose Shopping Area, at 648 N. Fuller Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036. Please visit the website at www.japanla.com or call (323) 934-5201 for more information.
ABOUT ROYAL/T Located in Culver City, Royal/T is a playful blending of café, concept shop, and art exhibition space. The 10,000-square-foot space reflects the interior realm of fantasy that strongly influences the artist’s included in Owner Susan Hancock’s art collection. Royal/T’s café is inspired by the meido kissa (maid café) phenomena of Akihabara, Tokyo’s electronic district. Re-contextualizing the underground culture of Japan that celebrates “cosplay” (costume play), waitresses dress in maid uniforms with a Lolita-esque touch, while serving an amalgam of French and Japanese cuisine. The art space showcases curated exhibitions with a focus on Japanese contemporary art; and an inventive concept store emulates the collection’s sophistication, a seamless merging of Japanese pop culture and high-end design. Royal/T is open daily from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. The Royal/T café serves lunch, high tea, and dinner daily. Self-parking is available on Washington Blvd. and in the Royal/T parking lot on Lindblade St. For additional information, please call 310.559.6300 or visit www.royal-t.org
Artist Contact: Charm School Angelique Groh (323) 363-9338 angelique@charmschoolcie.com
Happy Pills
Cool Spanish design studio M-M launched their first project – a candy store in Barcelona called Happy Pills. Happy pills are bright, colorful and cheerful. Rather than using bags, customers use jars and pill cases to store their candy purchases. They include Happy First Aid Kit, Happy pills throughout the day, pills against the unbearable lightness of being, pills against Mondays and much more. Eat them and feel the effect of placebo. Everyone to Barcelona for a better living! Source: http://lovelypackage.com/
10.20.2009
Timeless Beauty
One thing remains clear, women throughout the ages have been captured by the world's finest
artists in moments of beauty and grace. Here you can witness a digital metamorphosis
of 500 women in under 3 minutes. I take no credit for this compilation.
10.15.2009
Stila's Sassy Clutch
Head straight to the top of the gift-giver list when you give this beautiful collection of bestsellers - all in an exclusive Stila clutch!
The set includes:
all in a chic holiday clutch!
The set includes:
- Convertible Color Duo - Marigold
- Smudge Pot - Golden Noir (black with 24kt gold shimmer)
- Mini Lip Glaze - Palm Peach (a hot new holiday shade)
- Eye Shadow - Oasis
all in a chic holiday clutch!
A $125 value, for only $38.00
Get yours at StilaCosmetics.com
Clinique Shows Your Happy Side
Finding gifts for people is always hard. Finding a perfume that someone else will like is even harder. Clinique Happy Custom Bottle offers a great gift next time you need to shop for a friend. Find your favorite picture, and Clinique will put it on the bottle, which makes for an amazing keepsake. Your friend will think of you every time she spritzes fragrance on her wrists and neck. And won’t this bottle will still look pretty sitting on her dresser? An updated version of a picture frame (the typical fall back present), this is the perfect gift.
Available for $52.50 at Clinique.com.
10.13.2009
Fred Farrugia's Modular Take on Cosmetics
Former Lancôme artistic director Fred Farrugia has launched an innovative new range for Sephora in France that enables consumers to both declutter and personalize their make-up bags.
The packaging reveals a desire to declutter women's make-up bags, with a back-to-basics design inspired by paint swatches. But more than just aesthetically resembling something between an iPod and a Pantone swatch, the big focus is on ease of use. The individual palettes, which have been designed by Ora-Ïto, can be clipped and stacked together to make a compact and complete make-up set in one.The ability to personalize swatches in this way means consumers can select exactly what they want from a selection of over 100 stackable palettes. The creators say that the textures have been formulated to glide on so that they can be used without a mirror and can be applied by "finger-painting" on to the skin.
Source:WGSN
Vital Tested: SENSA
A new weight loss aid claims to help you drop pounds without changing your diet.
It's the stuff of fairy tales: Damsel finds magic potion, sprinkles it on and instantly morphs from ugly stepsister to slender princess.
It's not quite a Cinderella story, but the makers behind SENSA say that if you add their flavorless crystals to your food, you'll feel fuller faster and end up eating less. The crystals work with your sense of smell to stimulate an area of the brain called the "satiety center," which tells your body it's time to stop eating.
"The average weight loss was 30 pounds in 6 months and there doesn't seem to be any side effects," says Sarah Mirkin, R.D., an LA-based nutritionist. The drawback? It costs $59 per month and Mirkin worries that it doesn't teach people to eat better--it just makes them eat less. "If people stop taking SENSA they'll probably go back to bigger servings and re-gain the weight," she says.
Source: http://start.trysensa.com
10.05.2009
Step Up to Chloe
Last week, I had the pleasure of champagne-shopping at the posh Chloe boutique on Melrose Place in West Hollywood under a clear, starry sky. Nicky Hilton played hostess to the soiree and kindly brought sister Paris, mother Kathy and even dad Rick along. The swanky soiree benefitted the Step Up Women's Network, a national non-profit membership organization dedicated to strengthening community resources for women and girls. I loved the parting gift - a nude leatherette zip clutch complete with eau de parfum and perfumed body cream.
For more information on how to join Step Up Women's Network, visit www.suwn.org.
9.18.2009
HAIR RULES...Does It Ever
I had the pleasure of attending the hot HAIR RULES Salon launch. Located at 828 9th Ave. Suite 1 in NYC, the boutique-esque salon is a mix of streamlined sophistication with aspects both mod and natural. Named after his signature hair care line, the HAIR RULES salon is the creation of hairstylist and author, Anthony Dickey - better known as 'Dickey.' Dickey made his start in styling at Oribe then moved on to Louis Licari and John Frieda. He arrived on the scene when he was booked to do Sports Illustrated in Hawaii in 1995 and a shoot with Ellen Von Unwerth for L'Uomo Vogue in 1997. Now, celebrities are his regulars, including Alicia Keys, Minnie Driver, Andre 3000, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kelis and Michelle Obama.
Best known for understanding hair with texture, HAIR RULES hair care was developed in three subsets: Kinky, Curly and Wavy. Dickey is not shy about his hatred for shampoo, which he says 'is a disaster' for women with textured hair. Instead, he recommends his Daily Cleansing Cream, likened to Cetaphil for the hair due to its non-lathering consistency. The women I know with otherwise hard-to-manage hair are thanking their lucky stars for this line.
To book an appointment at HAIR RULES, call 212-315-2929.
5 Minute Candles
In a rush around world, its not often you can spontaneously whip out a little candle, burn it to the end, be relaxed, and then run off to the next part of your day… Or can you? Designed to look like an ordinary book of matches, inside these are 10 tiny candles that can be lit as attached or broken off to put on a cake. They are from Poketo, a Los Angeles company that produces artist-designed, limited edition lifestyle products. Hey...now all we need are the missing matches!
Keep a pack of these handy candles in your bag, one in your kitchen drawer, and another in your office, and you can pretend that you remembered your co-worker/babysitter/neighbor's birthday. $10 for a set of four.
9.11.2009
The World According to Photoshop
How lucky is Jessica Alba? Or Madonna? Or the countless others who have been retouched to mannequin-like perfection? These retouched images have millions believing that all celebrities just roll out of bed every day looking that gorgeous. Those of us in the industry know just how much Photoshopping is done to help sell magazines, movies, and Manolos, yet somehow we still fall victim to the beauty of the images before us. Is it art? Yes. Marketing? Of course. Unethical? Hmmm. That's where the debate becomes heated.
On one side is the groundswell of self-esteem advocates and parents of young daughters outraged by the deception. On the other side is the legion of astute marketers who know that idealized beauty sells a dream, and everyone wants to be part of a dream.
The UK is considering a Photoshop ban in magazines targeted to children under 16. Member of Parliament Jo Swinson says, "Today's unrealistic idea of what is beautiful means that young girls are under more pressure now than they were even five years ago. Airbrushing means that adverts contain completely unattainable perfect images no one can live up to in real life. We need to help protect children from these pressures and we need to make a start by banning airbrushing in adverts aimed at them."
Scott Kelby, president of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals, counters that Photoshop just makes the camera as forgiving as the eye. He says, "If you met Faith Hill in person, you would think she's absolutely beautiful. And when you take her picture, you will see every flaw that you never saw in person. Those flaws not only become visible, but magnified. . . . If I were talking to someone, I'd look at their eyes, not at the blemish on the side of their face. But as soon as you open up that photo on a 30-inch monitor, you'd say, 'Oh my gosh, where did that come from?' "
What do you think?
9.01.2009
Fashion as Illustrated by Danny Roberts
Danny Roberts, 24, is making a name for himself with his romantic renditions of magazine tears and fashion models. Shot into stardom recently by WWD, his blog titled Igor +Andre now boasts over 200K unique visitors. His work will soon be found on clothing and accessories such as Gwen Stefani's Harajuku Lovers' canvas totes, satchels, graphic T's and hoodies.
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