Most Stylish New Yorker: Valissa Yoe
MOST
STYLISH
NEW YORKER
VALISSA
YOE
The stylist’s bold fashion sense has us seeing red; we show you to get her look.
Photograph: Zenith Richards
Valissa Yoe, 27; fashion stylist, makeup artist and DJ (valissayoe.com); East Village
Her personal style: “If I may quote good ol’ Coco Chanel, ‘A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.’ It’s versatile, showstopping and super vixen all with a touch of class. People say I look like Jessica Rabbit, so I play that up a bit too! Overall, I believe personal style is all about the confidence you have and exude.”
Her inspirations: “The originators and innovators who create these pulsating city streets, clubs and galleries. Leigh Bowery, Andy Warhol and Alexander McQueen have been overwhelming influences in my life.”
Favorite stores: “Seven New York is at the top of my list. It showcases the most progressive independent designers from around the world. The store’s designed with an art-gallery feel, so you want to touch, analyze and own every piece. Jeffrey New York is the boutique version of a high-end department store. The designer selection and service is impeccable. Patricia Field was one of the first stores I visited when coming to NYC. It’s a Disneyland of all things glitz and glam you will see on celebrities, club kids and tastemakers alike. Patricia Field has also been a great influence in my career as a fashion stylist.”
Her signature accessories: “My fiery red hair and handcrafted silver ‘V’ necklace my mother gave to me.”
Favorite designers: “Christian Civera is the kind of designer that has a profound understanding of the body and emotion. His silks, patterns and drapes make a woman feel like a woman! Jules Kim, the jewelry designer behind Bijules NYC (bijulesnyc.com), is a visionary sticking to her aesthetic and being respected by every relevant, trendsetting woman you can think of. She makes your wildest dreams a reality, dipped in gold. Kerin Rose’s (a-morir.com) ‘go big’ attitude and glam appeal to no end, making her an eyewear designer to the stars. Eye-catching to say the least, Kerin and I are mistaken for each other on a daily basis!”
How she describes New York style: “It’s about functionality, sensuality, sophistication and individualism. New Yorkers encompass cultures from around the world and we make it our own.”
How her style has evolved through the years: “It’s evolved as I have evolved as a person. I lived in the suburbs of New York with a highly artistic family, moved to NYC, studied at FIT, designed for Kai Milla (kaimilla.com), and now work as a fashion stylist, makeup artist and DJ in the city. Every step in my life journey has created me!”
Via: Time Out New York
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Embryonic Superheros?
Embryonic Superheroes?
Parisians know what real art is. Part of an exhibit at the St. Pierre on Rue Ronsard, these photos were snapped by Jalal Gerald Aro but the sculptures are by an unnamed artist. So much for Pro-Choice...shit...you might be killing Batman of the future. lol
Source: Buzz Feed
Favorite Pics of the Week!
Favorite Pics
of the Week.
Just some pictures I've been collecting this week that I wanted to share with you in one blog post. Enjoy :-)
Five Finger Skeleton Hand Ring
Five Finger
Skeleton
Hand Ring
This is a pretty serious ring right here. Never seen anything like it. All it needs are some spikes coming out of the knuckles for some special street smart protection while looking pretty emo.
Rose McGowan Could Suck My Blood
Rose McGowan could bite me if she wanted to. I wouldn't give a shit if she sucked my blood and made me a vampire. lol
Kazuki Guzman: Banana Art
Kazuki Guzmán
High Fashion Bananas
These banana as object artworks are incredible. I also think I like the idea that the work itself rots away and it can only exist afte by photograph. There's something really human about that.
As he says on his site “I enjoy taking jokes seriously, until they become ‘art’ in one way or another. My artworks are often the accidental outcome of playful interactions between the materials and myself.”
Artist Bio:
In a way, even my name ‘Kazuki Guzmán’ is an important reflection of my unique heritage. My father is a macho Chilean and my mother is a delicate lady from Japan. Because of them, my work reflects not only the things I love, but also my most essential character traits. My cultural background, my personal experiences, my family, friends, and hobbies are common themes shown in my pieces; the convergence of their disparate origins is an important part of what makes my work dynamic. I take confidence in my art and use it as a way of expressing my feelings, as well as my appreciation and love for the people, places, and things that make me Kazuki Guzmán.
Like my own history, my media is never fixed; my artworks range from large installations that are activated by the space or the viewers, to series of sculptures made from everyday objects. I consider my art practice as part of a playful exploration of ideas and materials. The notion of ‘play’ is at the core of my art practice. I enjoy taking jokes seriously, until they become ‘art’ in one way or another. My artworks are often the accidental outcome of playful interactions between the materials and myself. I equally enjoy allowing my materials to define the context of my artwork, and conversely, the challenge of letting the context of my work dictate the material execution. Most of my inspirations arise from mundane events: a trip to the antique store, revisiting children’s books and toys, or buying groceries. Most importantly, I strive for intricacy and exquisite craftsmanship in my work, while focusing on not loosing my very whimsical sense of humor and play.
Via: Kazuki Guzman
Skin Flowers
Commute Communion
Another day.
Another Dollar.
Basquiat rare photo with Madonna
hangs with Madonna at a different time in NYC history.
Personality Brands Unleashed!
Why personalities brand better than products...
what is a personality brand?
Excatly how it sounds. A brand that has a set of characteristics that align very closely to an individual's personality traits (fun, sexy, charming, masculine, exotic, adventourous)! People of course can be a personality brand (Kim Kardashian, Barack Obama, Hugh Hefner), but so can companies (Starbucks, Mac, Gap). And guess what...so can new and even small companies!
So, back to the topic at hand...why do personalities brand better than products alone? Because of course we (as humans) can connect to things that can be felt and understood. Personality traits such as Victoria Secrets sexy brand connects with women much better than the same cute pink bra on ebay! This allows Vicky to sell customers on the image that the company portrays then align its products accordingly.
So why the picture above? Well, this is my newest client's, BarHopper, personality brand image. As you can tell this isn't your standard bartending service! Barhopper's new brand convey's the owner and her staff's larger than life personalities and mixology skills that are delivered to each and every event!
Party like Eddie Murphy
Party like Eddie
This is the best party song of all time. I don't care what anyone says. I blast this for the world to hear, because I like to party all the time!
Party like Eddie
This post was sponsored by the color pink
Rick James created the internet. So, he belongs in this post too.
Netflix is Playing You
Just because these guys went out of business, Netflix likes to believe we are all a bunch of idiots. Little do they know! We can make them end up like a famous video store that killed all "other" video stores with their greed and stupid late fees.
Fuckin' Coke Head
Head
Fuckin'
Peggy Guggenheim 1924
Peggy Guggenheim wearing Poiret Dress, 1924
Kanye West is Funny
A Short Survey of Funny Comments by
KANYE WEST
"I'VE DECIDED TO FALL BACK A BIT ON INTERVIEWS IN ORDER TO 'SELL MY ALBUM'. I CAN'T COME UP WITH SOME MAGIC TRICK TO MAKE PEOPLE LIKE ME."
"I WON'T GO INTO A BIG SPIEL ABOUT REINCARNATION, BUT THE FIRST TIME I WAS IN THE GUCCI STORE IN CHICAGO WAS THE CLOSEST I'VE EVER FELT TO HOME."
"I DON'T EVEN LISTEN TO RAP. MY APARTMENT IS TOO NICE TO LISTEN TO RAP IN. I HAVE TO BE IN A WAY MORE GRIMEY ENVIRONMENT TO TURN ANY RAP MUSIC ON."
"I'M LIKE A TREE, I FEED THE BRANCHES OF THE PEOPLE."
Bye Bye Summer
DAMN,
BYE BYE
SUMMER.
Better then Coffee
Just make sure you don't have
Coffee
Breath
A Well Dressed Slave
I gotta agree with this chalk art by street artist James De la Vega. Ain't this the got damn truth? Via: Girl Posse
