Sons of Anarchy

Thanks for another great season....

Piaget Limelight Inspiration Cocktail Rings

Dear Diary...Josephine De La Baume

Erik Boulatov- Liberte

Perrin Takahashi - S.Hawk Ceepark

Billy Sullivan - Blonde

Jose Guadalupe Posada - Figura Popularizada

Happy Birthday...Ben Stiller

Happy 45th Birthday Ben Stiller, and thanks so much for the laughs







 

Al Souza - Sky Booms

Victoria Secrets for Dearest Damned Diary!

Put Me in the Time Machine...Marlon Brando & James Dean

Dear Diary...Hope Dworaczyk

G.I. Joe - Porkchop Sandwiches

 

Marihuana! Weed with Roots in Hell

Guillaume Gaudet - Chrysler New Yorker

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Alex Prager - Susi and Friends

David Bailey - Jack

Rest in Peace - Leslie Nielsen

Thanks so much for the laughs...

-Kronix - The Open Coffin

Andy Cross - West 27th Street

Dear Diary...Ms. NY and I Crashed the Macy's Day Parade

Miss New York 2010, Davina Reeves decided to end her reign with a bang. "It's the biggest parade in the world, and my sister and I were like, 'Hey, this is my last weekend as Miss New York -- let's go out with a bang". Donning her crown and sash, she leisurely made her way onto the Miss USA float, and road along waving to the crowd, and soaked in the adulation of the Thanksgiving crowd. After some time, parade officials uncovered her ruse and asked her to depart, but there were no regrets for Reeves:

"It was the most daredevil thing I ever did," she said."We had a blast. This title is about growing, about being courageous and fearless . . . This was fun, and that's what life's about."

Perrin Takahashi - "Beneath the Feet" Leak

He is a fan of prize fighting. A Man that knows how to smell good. A mystery...

Eric Lusito - After the Wall, Traces of the Soviet Empire

Eric Lusito has travelled throughout the former Soviet world from East Germany to Mongolia, from Poland to Kazakhstan, in search of these former Soviet military bases and his photographs are an extraordinary record. As the USSR crumbled many bases were simply abandoned. A few still remain – traces of a once powerful Empire – yet over time they too are beginning to disappear. The military departed but much else was just left behind.

Put Me in the Time Machine...Hugh Hefner and The Big Bunny

In 1969, Hugh Hefner purchased a stretch DC-9 Jet, and tricked it out. It was equipped with a full bathroom with shower, movie theater, disco ball, push button black out windows, privacy cabins, swivel seats, a king size bedroom, 8-Track surround sound system and more.

See the video below, as Hef hosts a party on board (and joins the mile high club). Air travel, Playboy style.

Richie Rich...The Original Baller

As we all know, we are living in a materialistic society. The masses obsess over wealth and extravagance, and many try to outdo each other with their flaunting and showmanship. Where did this all begin? Well in 1960, one little boy showed us how it was done.

Richie Rich is a gentleman. His net worth even at the time when his first stories were published were somewhere in the billions. But he was kind, and charitable, and took care of those around him. That being said...he was the worlds first, and maybe still, greatest Baller. Let Examine some of the reasons why:

Lived in Mansion upon Mansion, and Yacht after Yacht. Richie had an Ice Boat, that was a Yacht. Private Jets? Not only did he pioneer that Power Move, his was made of solid gold. Never been replicated. Luxurious travel destinations in his itinerary you ask? How about his own private island. Not enough? How about his own island in the shape of his initial? Think money grows on trees? Richie had real money trees. P.Diddy has an umbrella held for him on the beach. Try having a 20" TV strapped to your butlers back, so  you could watch TV as you walk around. First guy to have a tanning machine. Bring your girl some flowers? How about a money bouquet. Gold Brick jacuzzi bathtub, flat screen TV...this was 1960! His tree house had a butler, his dogs house embedded with jewels.

I could go on and on, but I think I've made my point. Richie Rich. Original Baller. Respect.

Oda Juane - Untitled

Chanel Popcorn

Put Me in the Time Machine...Steve McQueen & his Jaguar

Dear Diary...Aubrey O'Day

Roxana Soriano - If You Want the Rainbow...

Happy Birthday...Jimi Hendrix

Happy Birthday to Jimi Hendrix. One of the Greatest to ever hold an Axe. He would have been 68 years old today.

Shiko from Blue Note

Yves Gellie - Distinct Perception

Iraq, 2002, Oil Smuggling

Fame Reality Check - Willie Nelson

Fame Reality Check

So Willie Nelson was behind bars today. The country music singer, was arrested in Texas at a border patrol checkpoint, with 6 ounces of marijuana. The standard media blitz swarmed all over this story, and this 77 year old living legend once again faces misdemeanor charges related to drug possession.

There is absolutely no story here. Just knowing who Willie Nelson is, is to know the man is music Royalty, and a habitual pot toker. Six ounces on Willie Nelsons tour bus sounds like he was running a bit low by his standards. But, he is famous, and he got arrested, so its news. For me, it was just a nice reminder that the guy is still alive and kickin. Fame Sucks, but Willie Nelson....You Rule.

Dear Diary...Jimmy Darmody is a Friend of Mine

If you are not watching Boardwalk Empire...you should be. This show just gets better every week, and the cast is a powerhouse with the intensity of a true Martin Scorcese masterpiece.

Sean Heavey, Glasgow Montana

My IPhone...Where Do All the Floats Go...

Warhol Soup

My IPhone - Air Murakami

 

Duvillier Rene - Vent

Richard Mosse - Hilux Samarra

Put Me in the Time Machine...Eric Clapton at The Waltz, Thanksgiving Day 1976

The Last Waltz was a concert by the rock group, The Band held on Thanksgiving Day, 1976. It was the last performance by The Band, and the concert saw them joined by the likes of Eric Clapton, Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan, Neil Young and  many more. The event was filmed by none other then Martin Scorcese, and turned into a documentary of the same name.

Dear Diary... Alicia Machado

Dear Diary....Alicia Machado, Miss Universe from 1996, took to twitter today, praying that there won't be a war between South China and North China.... further proving that we never cared about Alicia Machado for her opinions.

Turkey Substitute

Dear Diary... Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. I know what is about to happen. I am going to Eat my brains out. Turkey, stuffing, and a wide assortment of artery clogging treats, followed by an annual Food Coma that I will barely creep out of before I refill at dessert. Gobble Gobble. Oh Dearest Damned Diary, if only it was all fat free like this inflatable Turkey (and not poisonous to eat).

Rocky Imparting Wisdom on His Son

Dear Diary, Imagine having Rocky Balboa as your Dad! Having a guy like that around to tell you "...thats how winnin is done....". Lucky for us, they made a movie about this great man, and we got to share in his amazing life stories and the inspiration he provided. (I've completely convinced myself at this stage in my life he is real, considering the impact he has had on me, so no replies about how he is just a character in a movie, and how Adrianne didn't really die, and he didnt really beat Mr.T and Drago....not hearing it)

Punch Me Panda....Where Art Thou...

Dear Diary, Please let me run into Punch Me Panda today.....

Artist Nate Hill has decided to dress up as a Panda and invite strangers on the streets of NYC to relieve their stress on him. He gets punched and roundhouse kicked about 100 times a day.

Croshame

Croshame, AKA Shove Mink is an artist out of San Francisco. Way to bring the dirty to Yarn.

Happy Birthday...Rodney Dangerfield

Happy Birthday to Rodney Dangerfield. He would have been 89 today.

My IPhone - Greenwich Ave., NYC

Dear Diary...Ana Hickman

Photographer Bobby Fisher on the Indonesian Island of Sumba

My IPhone - Wee Nee Wagon

Tim Flach - Dogs Gods

Tim Flach - Dogs Gods

Girls In The Windows - Ormond Gigli

In 1960, Ormond Gigli photographed 43 women appearing in their finest attire in a dismantled row of brownstones on East 58th Street in NYC.

“We had to work quickly to secure City permissions, arrange for models which included celebrities, the demolition supervisior’s wife (third floor, third from left), my own wife (second floor, far right), and also secure the Rolls Royce to be parked on the sidewalk. Careful planning was a necessity as the photography had to be accomplished during the workers’ lunch time”

Happy Birthday Mike Diamond

This Old Beastie Boy is 45 years of age today. This video was just the beginning for the Beasties, who went on to become one of the Greatest Hip Hop groups of all time.

Amy Stevens- Confection Art

She brings the sweet tooth to work.

A Christmas Story Leg Lamp Inflatable Yard Decoration!

This one is getting added to the Christmas list. Think you have to be naughty, or nice for Santa to bring this?!

Sacha Goldberger - Mamika

A few years ago, French photographer Sacha Goldberger found his 91-year-old Hungarian grandmother Frederika feeling lonely and depressed. To cheer her up, he suggested that they shoot a series of outrageous photographs in unusual costumes, poses, and locations. Grandma reluctantly agreed, but once they got rolling, she couldn’t stop smiling.

Jimmy Fallon as Neil Young with Bruce Springsteen

Jimmy Fallon does the Best Neil Young impression, and Bruce is hilarious as well.

My IPhone - Beatlemania

 

Alejandro Clavo Lamb of God Series

Happy Birthday Lisa Bonet

 

Lisa Bonet is 43 years old today. Wanted to thank her for two very important pieces of work that left lasting impressions on my youth. The Cosby Show, and Angel Heart (both effecting me in different ways). I can’t believe she is only 43. Make a comeback girl…

The Sandpit by Sam O’Hare

Have you ever wondered what the world would look like if it were miniature? Photographer and film director Sam O’Hare kills his own curiosity by using special camera lenses to capture New York in a miniature way by taking 35,000 still shots. After five days, two nights, and 35,000 shots later O’Hare presents The Sandpit.

Elliot Erwitt

Put Me in the Time Machine…Led Zeppelin 1975

Dear Diary, Put me in the Time Machine…

Creepy Singing Kid is Back with 50 Cent!

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The Game took to Twitter this week, pitching a reconciliation with Curtis Jackson, but apparently they decided to find a new addition to G-Unit elsewhere. G,G,G,G….G-Unit

 

Opulence, I Have It

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This commercial is a classic.

Murakami creations @ Chateau de Versailles

Pencey Fall

My favorite Fashion Designer and All Purpose All World Photographer collaborate again for a Revolveclothing.com piece on the new Fall Pencey line.

Sometimes its as easy as finding the right clothing line to improve your fashion status ladies….Check Pencey, Sauce and Pencey Standard (great name)…Click the photo to begin your journey towards stepping up your closet, and looking like the Rock Star you know you can be!

Veterans Day 2010

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There are nearly 22 million living American military veterans. It is such an overwhelming number, and we owe all who have served, and who are currently helping protect our freedom, our deepest gratitude. This video above always moves me as I am sure it will move you. Thank you to each and every person that has served this great country.   It’s the Soldier, not the reporter  Who has given us the freedom of the press.    It’s the Soldier, not the poet,  Who has given us the freedom of speech.   It’s the Soldier, not the politicians  That ensures our right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness..   It’s the Soldier who salutes the flag,  Who serves beneath the flag,  And whose coffin is draped by the flag. - Author Unknown

Got NY?

Directed by Alexandre Favre - Pierre Dumont - David Mignot

Runaway

So I am overloading my blog with Kanye these days, but this film is the reason you overlook all the bellyaching. Fantastic collaboration between him and Hype Williams (Its worth the 35 minute viewing if you haven’t yet)

Tron Legacy

Been waiting on this one. Jeff Bridges, Olivia Wilde and Daft Punk. Layup.

Fame Reality Check - Amber Rose

Fame Reality Check

I miss Amber Rose. Her former sugar daddy, Kanye West, one of America’s most successful and  insecure artists has been off the grid for some time. He had some really publicly embarrassing moments (See Taylor Swift and George Bush).  He decided to get up on a Delta flight from MINNEAPOLIS this weekend, and perform gold digger. I mean, Cmon Ye….how attention craved can one superstar be! He is back from PR hibernation, promoting his new album, and being seen everywhere.
Unfortunately, since an apparent breakup in June, he is without his partner in attention seeking crime, Amber Rose. I am actually a fan of Kanye’s music, but his public persona is pretty much painful to watch. At least Amber distracted you from that. Amber, wherever you are, please resurface soon, and confuse us with your insane fashion choices, and completely confusing beauty. And Kanye, I hope this time around therapy has helped you become more grounded (which may be what inspired you to sing for a plane full of Mall of America shoppers).

“The Champ is Here.”

 

My IPhone - The Wall

Roger Waters brings back The Wall to MSG. Whether you are a fan of the band or album, it was a very worthwhile experience. Would love to see this production make its way to Broadway. Waters continues his brilliance in this reinvention of Pink Floyds most famous work. At 67 years of age, 24 years since last performing any version of the album on stage, Waters delivered………You Better Run, Run, Run, Run….

Best Denzel Washington Impression Ever

Jay Pharaoh is one of the new cast mates for this season of SNL. Check out his spot on impression.

Happy Birthday to Ralph Macchio who is 48 Years Old Today.

 

 

Brazilian Illustrator Francisco Leite

Chilean Miner Costume!

My IPhone - Windows

Keith Richards-Life

 

Really enjoying this read. Any fan of the Stones or Rock and Roll can appreciate this. The Mirror UK released the following tidbit regarding the book:

Richards told BBC 6 Music his bandmates had given the recently published book, called Life, good reviews but Jagger had said it was “a bit bitchy here and there”.

Richards describes the frontman as “unbearable” in the candid memoir and said Jagger has “a tiny todger”.

He also revealed his nicknames for Jagger are “Brenda” and “Your Majesty”.