I Miss morefashionplz

Since, somehow, my computer decided to stop connecting to our wireless network, I havent been able to blog at peace. Yes, it's been a while!

MIA update: Art Basel going on this week. That one week that we all have been waiting anxiously for. 

My current concern is boys who cannot dress. Why is it that you, the man who takes himself too seriously to care, won't spend an extra five minutes before heading out in front of the mirror? What is so hard about editing, taking on/off? Go ahead! Take an interest in dressing up, a night out on the town is a nice excuse for you to want to spice it up and give us ladies something to look at.

Some looks that, at this precise moment, three MIA girls find quite nice. 

Cheers, enjoy and cherish one another. 

XO,

Barbie

Gobble Gobble

Well I thought it would be very appropriate to wish everyone a very happy thanksgiving, being that the day is already over. Sadly enough, I spend my night alone with the computer and watch this kind of videos (over and over).

I'll never forget...

The first time I heard this song. I don't really know if it was curiosity, mere interest, or a random feeling that drew me to listen to Mars Volta. Truth is, this song, The Widow, has always been able to leave that sad, yet good, feeling in me.



So I sit in front of the screen, after watching the usual weekly movie after work. I sit and I wonder what I can write about that would interest people, or just the few bored ones who read this blog. I think about writing about some new song, about a up and coming artist, or just about fashion. Truth is, I haven't had one day to myself in weeks. I need some time to catch up with school work (fashion design might seem a breeze, but it is nothing but work). I have been wanting to go to a museum, since I find myself lacking inspiration. Maybe all these months that I have been partying have finally caught up with me, and my brain is as exhausted as my body from staying up all night dancing my life away in the downtown club-of-the-day.
I am not saying I will stop going out altogether... I just feel like I need a break. A shift of focus towards what really matters. This upcoming year might just be one of the most exciting yet. Its time to get to work and find ways to make all my plans, a reality.

808s & Heartbreak

So I went on myspace and previewed Kanye's new album, as advised by Mr. Tom. I have to admit, after watching his performance of "Love Lockdown", that I expected something different this time around. Yes, it is true that he keeps reinventing himself and he touches different genres with great skill... but I REALLY like 808s & Heartbreak because it transcends hip hop, and reaches dancey beats (which I really dig).
Some tracks I really liked: Amazing, Paranoid, the violins in RoboCop, Street Lights.
I read an article about his video for "Heartless" being, possibly, the future of music videos. If this is what the future looks like, I am intrigued as to what we will be seeing further on.
Check it out:

I am sorry about the brief post... The night might be young but I am officially running late for the opening of The King Is Dead in the Design District.

xoxo

1990s fever? / Cant Get Over Balenciaga

I know I have neglected the blog. My apologies to, well, myself.

I have been on a hunt for old/new music. What I mean by this is old songs that I can add to my library. Lately, I have been drawn to the cheesy 90s dance type of music. The list is growing, but I can always use more. Should anyone have any suggestions, please leave a comment.

Some stuff I have found so far:

Madison Avenue - Don't call me baby

Snap - Rhythm is a dancer

M People - Moving on up

La Bouche - Be my lover

and the list goes on.

Otro tema...

Ever since Ghesquiere unveiled his FW07-08 collection for Balenciaga, I have been drawn to everything he does. He always finds a way to show us something new and spectacular, like in his latest collection. Honestly, I was in a state of stupidity, watching look after look, how his fabrics would change color with the playful addition of the most basic concept yet: light.

He has, once again, left fashion lovers and aficionados, with something to talk about.

I strongly advice everyone to watch it. Then, let me know what your thoughts are.

xoxo

Alpha, Beta...

Gamma Ray. Beck.

Need I say more?

If you haven't heard it. Do it.

If you already did. Do it again!

I am off to take my last two midterms.

Wish me luck?

Busy B

Blame school, blame my job, or blame the hard partying I have been doing in the last week... I have neglected this blog. I also believe that I could use my very recent hate towards PCs as my fourth excuse for not writing so often. Anyway, here I am, again!

Like I said, I spent the last few days partying it up. We had Toxic Avenger and Franki Chan, a nice, friendly visit from NYC (lastnighsparty), Crookers djing at Heathrow, and the Thread New Times event. Yes, my friends, it was all fun and games...

I must admit I have a few current obsessions and necessities. One of them is a macbook. Being a fashion design student requires more than a nice style and an eye for the trendy (which I am not sure I possess yet)... you need MONEY. Money that will buy you a sewing machine, lots and lots of supplies, and a beautiful, state of the art, laptop! If anyone knows of a way for me to get those extra greens that I need so much in order to buy a macbook... please comment. It will be greatly appreciated!

Another obsession? And I am sure this one is common to many: Lykke Li's "I'm good. I'm gone." In the car, at work, when sketching, at home... I cannot get enough of that song. Her voice is so amazingly soothing. Need I say anything about the video? I had posted the video on my facebook about a week ago or so, with a caption that reads: "music is art again." For the ones who have not seen it, here is the youtube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngd45o-M_M4

Finally, I have to express my feelings on the outcome of the election since I never did. FUCK YEAH! Well, being that I have two midterm exams and that my beer is now done, I think the time has come for me to go to bed.

Thank you. Goodnight, and good luck!

xoxo

Barbie.

In need of...

+ New pictures for display purposes

+ New music since I already jammed to everything on my iTunes library

+ A new camera since mine was stolen when some Ahole broke into my car

+ A new wallet (for the exact same reason)

+ Something exciting to happen in the fashion world (Miami is boring)

+ Money (I think everyone needs/wants this)

Anyways... So I was doing my usual share of street fashion blogging a while ago. I must say I am a little disappointed to see the same look on people over and over. Fashion week is about extravagance, individuality, outrage... what is it with the designer name use and abuse?

I think style is not about labels. I think it is all about the right attitude and the right clothes, wherever it is you got them. I vouch for vintage mixed with the right pieces. Spending thousands of dollars, even if you have them, does not give you style and edge. You gotta pull that off by yourself.

Yikes. I managed to piss myself off again.

Oh well.

Goodnight!

I woke up today with fear. Fear of McCain-Palin taking over this country.

I think the time has come... I need to join the rest of the civilization and buy a mac. It has been on my mind for a while now, but I seem to find more interest in buying clothes and, well, drinks. I need to get with the times (XXI century anyone?) and move forward. Sorry Microsoft; I'm with Apple on this one.

The Faint @ Culture Room

I really wasnt expecting the dudes to put on such a great great great show. I guess I have low expectations for Miami shows. Maybe it was the people, maybe it was the fact that I stood in the rain waiting to walk in, maybe it was the alcohol level in my blood... whatever it was, it made it a great show. Somehow, I ended up on front row, getting thrown on stage and just sitting there wondering how the hell it all happened.

After the show in Ft. Lauderdale, and even though I promised myself I would NOT party in downtown MIA this weekend, I found myself passing my exit on I95 and heading straight down (again). Poplife, Back Door Bamby, and another late night.

Should I?

I figured something out today. I realized that we all need to accept the fact that nothing is constant; things change by the second and here is the truth, we cannot do anything about it!
I spent the last six years of my life in a foreign country living a life that was thrown at me without my consent. I did not want to be here, but as one of the many people who left their sheltered home back... I guess I just had to deal with it.
I have met lots of people, seen many places, and been fortunate enough to learn along the way. I have to admit that life here has not been easy and that I have fallen many times... and have picked myself up and kept on going.
I guess this blog is a way of picking myself up, once again, and moving onto better, bigger things in life.

Right now, I should be sketching and wrapping up the garments for this collection I am putting together... But the truth is, tonight may not be the night for me. I think I might just sit outside for a minute, have a Camel, and hope I can wake up on time for school tomorrow.

Tomorrow: Obama/Biden Rally at Bicentennial Park @ 5:45pm. Be there?

I will report back on this when I feel up for it.