25.7.10

I want. I decide. Finally, I commit.


I remember visions of myself as grand and pristine. The further I look back, the larger the dream, but with time my expectations got jaded. I fell short, lost focus and doubted my faculties. There are moments and eyes that make you shift and weaken your balance. Beliefs are tested and vagueness reigns. Your wants become distant and clouded desires.

Then, after an uncomfortable look within, you refuse to be part of the vulgar many. Not motivated by pretensions but by the conviction that the mind is the greatest weapon. You stop preoccupying your mind with futile thoughts and begin to occupy your hands and body with complete actions. Its time.



22.7.10

Ritual De lo Habitual



To date, my opinion of Colombian fashion has been less than desirable. Talented designers, beautiful fabrics, and intricate work without a doubt. But styles get lost in translation. The general public seems to have a palette for the exotic look-exhibitionist to say the least. However, a fashion samaritan arrives to save the flashing masses.

Colombian native, Esteban Cortazar is a noted fashion designer, loved by the fashion elite. Cortarzar joins with Colombian superstore Exito, to bring a collection that is edgy, solid, and beyond tasteful. Pieces that make statements and a campaign that will elevate the current status quo to higher grounds. Bravo. 



Esteban Cortazar, Lorenzo Martone, Marc Jacobs, Todd Eberle, Edward Menicheschi
Cortazar and Art Director Jaime Rubiano



Truly creating a ritual from the habitual. 

19.7.10

It happened....

Franceso Clemente, Self-Portrait, 1989 

You arrive, look around, there isn't much. You walk down the aisle and spot the weird guy who never gives up, despite your overt rejections. You quickly pass, hoping to go unnoticed. Failed attempt. You glue your eyes to a meaningless spot on the wall, but you appear to be witnessing an epic occurrence.

Focused on nothing-but hoping he doesn't come near-you are surprised when he approaches. Startled even. You greet with a less than authentic grin (I know you've done it). He opens his mouth, his first words make you shiver, no, actually you realize you just gagged. He confesses that he is lacking intimacy and somehow thinks you are the indicated person to share this with. Your eyebrow arches, your nostrils flare, and you let out a deep sigh of annoyance.

You let him finish his train of thought, despite how repugnant he is. How morbid of you. It gets worst. He is restless and after three sentences, he proposes a most disturbing act. Not so much for the act itself -whatever tickles your fancy- but because he is almost a complete stranger. You pretend not to know what pegging is (actually you don't), but you figure to avoid any further conversation you play the dumb blond. You flea as fast as you can, open your browser and realize you were asked to insert something-a member you don't naturally possess-into a hole that is a whole-lot-of-ugly.

Shocked but mostly disturbed, you sit down to write about it. Its the only way to exorcise the feeling.

13.7.10

Monsters

My fabulous friends and I went to see Lady Gaga. It was insane. I liked her before, but now I like her more. I didn't realize the monster following she has, but now I do.














her boys...

my boys...


And then my battery died. Whatever, you get the picture. Best time ever! Thanks to my little monsters for coming with me: Christian, Jeff, and Don Rob.

Ps: Jeff I promise to never doubt your abilities (from fifth row to floor dancing) you rock.

12.7.10

Why are you so pretty


If I could ask one thing...

Can I search your closet?
How much fun have you had being So Unusual?
       A kiss kiss or bang bang? (too easy)
              Lilakoi because of Lenny? That would send me to the moon too.
         Anything you say, goes.
        What is it about you that diffuses a mystical light? 
How do you do it?
     Who was your fantasy love? I love plastic too.
     (Jaw unable to move)
So What the Fuss? Skeletons? We Didn't know, tell us.

Just wrap me.
If you could turn back time, would you believe in collagen?
   Sweetest Taboo?
Why aren't you here?
I thought you knew they were waiting? 
     Can I party with you?
Just because I love pink

2.7.10

Balance


This inspired me to fine tune my balance, or whatever it is that sustains my centre of gravity. Yes, I wear high heels for a walk in the park (jodida), but balance isn't my forte.  This process begins in the labyrinth-physiologically speaking-but spiritual balance also originates at the elaborate maze within.

In Greek mythology, a labyrinth served to guard the Minotaur (an offspring of beauty and beast). It can be difficult to find stability when your centre has savage tendencies. But to live Zen, your soul needs to be stretched and explored. I am no expert (see picture below); Anna Dello Russo is. I just had a Broken Heel moment.
    

De la mano?

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