Coachella Two Thousand and Eight

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Brilliance

Look at number 8.

This brilliant maneuver was made while I was at the Apple store waiting at the Genius Bar. Even at the most random and unexpected of places humor can be made or found. What I enjoy most is the motive of self-amusement I see. It could have been a quiet and shy-looking forty year old man or women or a regular teenager. 

Hats off to Harryballz b.

Burglar loses fight with blind homeowner

One of the best stories I have read in a while. Bona fide badass.

Calling 911 with one hand and holding a knife to a intruder's throat with another... All while being blind... 

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/24288752&GT1=43001

Almost there...

For those going to Coachella...

RSVP while there is still room available:

rsvp@musiclovesfashion.com

Important Update (4-24):

The forecast for Indio reads 97 degrees for Friday, 100 degrees for Saturday and 101 degrees for Sunday. 

Sunblock, sunglasses and water and you will be good.

San Francisco Street Fashion

I saw him in the subway station on the way to Union Square. A great job layering and mixing. A very fresh and cool look. 

Outer Jacket: Leather jacket purchased in Spain

Inner Jacket: Levi's denim Jacket

Sweater: Cashmere

Jeans: Gap

Shoes: Converse

Scarf: Purchased from a thrift store

He told me he was wearing Polo briefs?

One of my favorite ensembles of the day. Absolutely loved it. 

His attire was nothing crazy expensive but just well put together. The colors blended very well in my opinion. 

Outer Jacket:  Out of dad's closet

Inner Jacket: J. Crew Cotton Jacket

Shoes: Steve Madden

Beanie: Ralph Lauren

Sunglasses: Walgreen's Aviators

So after my quick encounter with this man, my friend and I pondered, "Does money make people into assholes?" As you can tell, he really wanted his picture posted on the internet. Dope outfit though. Jim Jones would be proud.

Zachary works at the Marc Jacobs store here in San Francisco. The man is always dressed sharp and is one of the best dressed people here in this city. Also, he is ALWAYS head to toe in Marc Jacobs.

Jacket: Marc Jacobs

Sweater: Marc Jacobs

Shirt: Marc Jacobs

Pants: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Shoes: Old Asian Lady's

He approached us (Ashlee and I). He asked us if he could take our picture for a street fashion blog? Very ironic indeed. I couldn't believe that his leather jacket was from H&M. He made an excellent choice on the Raf Simmons bag.

Jacket: H&M

Shirt: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Jeans: April 77

Bag: Raf Simons

Shoes: Converse

Weekend Projects

Here is a wood bow tie I purchased at La Rosa on Haight St in San Francisco. It was a unique piece already but I felt it could be better so I applied three coats of lacquer to it to get the luster I wanted.

And here's table I purchased from Ikea a few months ago. It was plain wood surface originally. Ashlee assembled it while I made dinner (we oddly switched gender roles that evening). Painted it gloss apple red and applied lacquer on the top. I have yet to eat on the table. 

Now I need to paint my apartment...

Popemobile

Falling asleep in public

So everyone stood around and asked each other if anyone was friends with him. No one was. Eventually, someone managed to balance a full can of Sunkist on his head... on top of the box of pizza that was already on his head. About ten people managed to get camera phone photographs including myself. 

(Taken at Cable Car Pizza on Valencia in between 16th and 17th St., San Francisco)

Two items I have been eyeing for a while now...

Ksubi Sunglasses for Richard Nicoll

and these 3.1 Phillip Lim animal print lace-up sandals

Mmm...

500 Tibetan protestors detained in Nepal

It's crazy... In the days of broadband internet, blogs and the construction of the International Space Station that people are still getting arrested for protesting... As advanced as we are, we (humankind) are still backwards in so many ways. It's interesting to me that it's not even Chinese authorities, they are Nepalese cracking down on any protests against any friendly nations, unfortunately which includes China.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24183612

Oh and that reminds me...

Or Jimmy suggested... That I should post this:

San Francisco has issued a new mandatory uniform for the population under 30

... and American Apparel will be the supplier issuing v-neck shirts and others "hoodies." Many have already caught on to the recent update wearing v-neck shirts proud and to the fullest. Yes, San Francisco is known for its uniformity.

Update:

There is also a surplus of the Tri-Blend / Heather Grey and Heather Grey Stripe

Aussie on 17th and Mission

On his way to Thrift Town across the street, he was patient enough for me to run to my apartment to grab my camera. He is a walking party.

1964 1/2 Ford Mustang in Prairie Yellow

After locking up the tandem bicycle, I found this while exploring the streets of Sausalito... The first generation of Mustangs ever, this is the 1964 1/2 Mustang built in May of 1964 and its owner. 

Magician near Fisherman's Wharf

He's wearing a REAL bow tie, not a clip-on which I truly praise him for (I have yet to see anyone out and about wearing a REAL bow tie). His outfit was amazing and well put together... The way his pants were tucked to the finely tuned mixture of colors that blended together so well, the look was well executed. 

New MSTRKRFT

Their newest single (Right-click and save)

MSTRKRFT- VuVuVu

I can't wait until the remixes come out... Justice, Boys Noize, Soulwax... Where you at?

Dalai Lama...

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24073087/

I was surprised by uh, by how many times he uh, used "uh." He also chuckled and laughed a lot, even through the most difficult conversation topics.  

This is my favorite part of the transcript from Ann Curry's interview with the Dalai Lama:

ANN CURRY:

So you're saying, you realize that no matter what happens, worrying is useless. Fear is useless.

THE DALAI LAMA:

Right. That's right.

ANN CURRY:

No matter what happens, is what you're saying?

THE DALAI LAMA:

That--that's right. So be realistic and without confusion, look at the truth. And then try to find realistic approach. If that fail, no regret.

Bicycles...

Truly a new meaning to the phrase "Ridin' Dirty."

As I was sitting there eating, people watching, waiting for my laundry to get done, I catch a glimmer out of the corner of my eye with my "peripherals." It was obviously not an ordinary glimmer. It took him a year and a half to build the bike. It has 14k gold plating and some other extraordinary detailing to it. The city does not let me down in the interesting department.   

Just another laundry day in the city. It's about three weeks to a months worth of laundry compiled together at the rear end of my bicycle. Do you ever laugh by yourself? I do. Laundry days for me are days of laughing alone to the mere funniness you have produced by strapping 25Lb. + of laundry on the end of your bicycle. I look at the end of my bicycle and simply laugh. 

Following up to yesterday's post...

This is one of my favorite clips of Nick Swardson (Terry) from Reno 911.

Terry and his Flag Day gift

In the news today...

Kids leap from runaway bus

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23996450/?gt1=43001

Yup... You know you're fucked when the bus you were driving is now down the street rolling away with kids jumping out of it.

Paris protests force cancellation of torch relay

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/23978408/

Whoa... Cops in Paris are on ROLLERBLADES!

I can't help to think of Terry from Reno 911.



Torch protestors scale Golden Gate bridge



It is crazy to realize that this sort of stuff is happening so close to me. It is world news that is occurring within mere miles of me... Something that I am not used to. Wednesday is going to be very crazy. It will be the only stop of the Olympic torch relay in North America, and of all cities, it will be San Francisco. I assume there will be hundreds/thousands of protestors and probably some attempts to extinguish the flames with things like fire extinguishers like in Paris.

By the way... Did you catch in the article that one of the guys was on his cell phone while he was dangling from the bridge? I can see the message of "Refrain from cell phone use while driving" applied to here... only it would be something different like... "Please refrain from cell phone use while climbing the Golden Gate Bridge to display giant banners protesting Chinese human rights."

Coachella Round Three

I am in the midst of booking my ticket right now for the 24th to the 28th of April. I think I am going to go directly from school with suitcase in tow to the airport and go directly to school from the airport with suitcase in tow. I'm not buying a ticket for Coachella this year. The line-up in my opinion is good but can't be equaled to the previous years, i.e., Daft Punk, Madonna, Depeche Mode. I think it's all about the parties this year and I am sure everyone that got a taste of it last year believes the same.  

Here's a re-cap of last year's Anthem Magazine pool party... A stupidly fun party with Ed Banger artists (Justice, Busy P) djing and open bar with never ending amounts of alcohol. 

Update:

Plane tickets have been purchased. I arrive at 9:20PM in Los Angeles on the 24th. Hope to see you soon.

La Pequena

La Pequena Hillary Clinton with Hilary Duff playing in the background.

La Pequena Amy Winebouse

La Pequena Amy Winehouse Parte Dos


My favorite is the attempt to say the HOUSE in Amy Winehouse... and the picture of Bill Clinton on the desk.

First of hopefully many to come...

Clarion Alley, San Francisco

The styling to me seems very similar to the ensembles seen in Helsinki on HEL-LOOKS.com 

He even had matching turquoise earphones. I think I have an obsession with ponchos.

Less than two months away...

I need to get my ass back on that toothpick sized seat. 

If any of you can donate, that would be great. I'm not asking for unreasonable amounts, just anything you feel you can sparingly give without loss of comfort. Otherwise, you can post or e-mail and tell others about what I am doing. Thank you.

Here is my profile page where you can donate:
aidslifecycle.org/5664

Jeremy Scott and Linda Farrow Mickey Sunglasses

Natalia Vodianova shot by Mario Testino for Vogue UK May 2008

For the rest of the shoot: http://community.livejournal.com/foto_decadent/1734557.html#cutid1

I want them. 

Comme des Garcons to collaborate with H&M for Fall 2008

My friend Rocco over in Tokyo brought me the exciting news that Comme des Garcons will collaborate with the fashion giant H&M for a Fall collection. This is great news for many fans of fashion. I have always loved H&M for their way of making fashion affordable and obtainable... It is no wonder why the company currently has 1,500+ stores in 28 countries.

I wish I could get into Comme des Garcons and about how great the line is and their philosophies but I can't, I am simply too hungry and must go eat. If you know, there is no need for me to explain. If you don't know, then take my word for it and "google" it. I am very excited but there are two downsides: the wait until Fall and the stampede created when collaborations hit H&M stores.

Hopefully I will be able to obtain the pieces that I want from this collection. 

One disadvantage: I'm not sure which stores will carry it and it may be possible that San Francisco or wherever I am at will not receive the collaboration. 

One advantage: I don't think many people in San Francisco know what Comme des Garcons is.

Here are some designers that have collaborated with H&M in the past:

- Karl Lagerfeld

- Stella McCartney

- Solange Azagury-Partridge (jewlery designer)  

- Victor and Rolf

- Madonna?
- Roberto Cavalli (I read about the chaos that went on in the stores when this was released... The people waiting outside for hours before the store opening... Only to have the collection gone in less than an hour, maybe half an hour... Insane) 

Here is the news taken off of H&M's website:
http://www.hm.com/us/press/pressreleases/corporate/financepressrelease.ahtml?pressreleaseid=342786&nodeid=336

Do enjoy this photograph with me

Taken off a recent posting on foto_decadent, it was in Vogue magazine sometime in the 1930s-1960s.

Women's Shoes...

Taken from friends over at cyanatrendland.com.

If I were a girl, I would "peep" these. As a guy, I am awestruck by these. When are they going to start incorporating crazy shapes and colors like that into guys shoes? Or have I just not found them yet? The design aspect of women's shoes to men's shoes to me just isn't comparable. 

Chrome Messenger Bags

I think the company Chrome was so generous that they decided to drop 1.5 million of those bags off a C-130 right into the heart of San Francisco.

Green Tea boosts the effectivity of antibiotics!

This actually makes me very excited and thrilled because I always knew green tea had magical powers. 

If anyone wants to try, next time you have a hangover, try drinking green tea. I found earlier this year while I was in Tokyo that green tea provides a remedy for hangovers, but that is just me. 

http://health.msn.com/health-topics/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100199540&GT1=40007

Confession: My blog is depressing

I will admit it. Just look at all of the content I am posting. Haha maybe something I need to work on?

Update:

I was on Haight St. earlier today and a could-be-a-crackhead woman walked by me I as I was locking up my bike and yells "Watch out! Watch out!" I quickly look around to fend off any potential dangers and then she yells once more, "April Fool's Day! HAHAHAHA!" I then get the great pleasure of watching her cross the street and repeat it to the next victim to be.

What shows did you grow up watching?

Well if you're a child growing up in Gaza City of the Gaza Strip of Palestine, you might have caught the episode this past Sunday where a puppet child stabs a puppet President Bush to death with the sword of Islam...

T.V. just keeps getting more and more violent these days...

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23903128/from/ET/?GT1=43001