(Something) Better Than You Are Today

Why does every girl who thinks she understands fashion quote Coco Chanel?

2011-04-22T22:25:00.000-07:00

March's Most Successful Sketch

2011-04-10T21:06:00.000-07:00

Terribly unfinished and I fucked up the... Whatever I wanted the flowing fabric to be that comes from the back's low neckline. I think I would have it in chiffon. Unless, of course, I were a successful designer. Then, I would do something crazy with the fabric and its finishing.

"You Oughta Know"

2011-04-10T17:40:00.000-07:00

I be so bored. Until I actually get to begin my next class and/or begin (well, hopefully) an internship, I'm going to be here in my apartment with my Wi-Fi. I'm wanting to sketch my life away... However, I have no idea what to sketch... The dilemma/frustration is revealed!! I'll post those sketches when I'm done with them, though. I'm going to force myself to come up with at least 3 looks.

I've Succumb to Doing Nothing

2011-04-09T23:52:00.000-07:00

The excuse of flying back to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. is starting to wear off for me. Said excuse is being used on myself to prevent myself from being slightly more productive than I have been these past couple of days. I flew back to LA on Wednesday the 6th. Basically, I didn't sleep Tuesday night and went without sleep until around 1 AM Thursday morning (EST). Friday, I had a 9 hour day of two classes. It's not that bad, but I'm going to change that shit. One class is 6 hours which is super long... Right? So for the past few days I've been on and off Tumblr (after resurrecting mine from 2 years ago), watching That's So Raven on my Roku player, reading Water for Elephants and playing Pokémon White. I'll probably start updates regularly again. WITH, hopefully, outfit posts... Maybe. I still have no tripod so there's a challenge.

This is the last time I saw my dog in the early hours of Wednesday morning. You know, the iPhone 4's front-facing camera isn't that great in quality.

The Most Over-Sized Sweater

2011-03-25T16:08:00.001-07:00

Preparing to go out with my parents while at home. I think dinner and then we're watching Limitless? No idea. I hope to do outfit posts from now on. Unfortunately, my DSLR Nikon D3000 has no tripod. Photos from the waist up it is!

Just my American Apparel overly-ribbed, overly-sized sweater OVER a checkered shirt from H&M. Two things I left back here on the East Coast. I have tobacco-colored skinny Dockers on, but they're barely visible.

My room is blue.

Thakoon in London!

2011-03-24T08:44:00.000-07:00

Thakoon had a party in London hosted by Mary Charteris and Poppy Delevigne (both sides of Thakoon, pictured above, respectively). Mary's actually the niece of Daphne Guinness. How about that? Oh, and where have I been to not have known Thakoon now has facial hair, regards to his mustache?! Guess I still only see him as in that doc we know so well. Looks like a fun party, huh?

Books to Read

2011-03-23T23:02:00.000-07:00

I've come to the conclusion that I must read some more books. I was actually quite the little bookworm back in Elementary/Middle school. Then, for me at least, the internet occurred and I dropped the printed pages for digital graphics (same thing?). I would like to continue reading, though. And, with my iPad, it should be doable. Here are a few selected books I want to pick up from iBooks. Gatsby I have read, I just want to re-read it with a different mind.

Anna Wintour Covers WSJ Mag

2011-03-22T11:01:00.000-07:00

Have you seen this? If not, you should. Anna Wintour covers the April 2011 issue of WSJ Magazine, a part of The Wall Street Journal.

In one of Anna's best covers (herself covering a mag is gold, she dons Prada Spring 2011. *Which, by the way, I wasn't crazy about at first. Now, I love it.* The profile was photographed by Vogue photographer Mario Testino. Anna and Mario have created an iconic shot in fashion. This is a must purchase for me. Or, perhaps, two purchases... You can never have too many copies iconic magazines!

I love how this issue is announced just a day after I returned from New York (a trip I will be posting about!). Reason being, I was stuck on the bus for two hours, after the bus caught a flat, watching The September Issue, yet again. I'd say that's the tenth time?

Madonna for Harper's Bazaar March '06

2011-03-22T10:24:00.000-07:00

I'm currently in the process of applying to gain a summer internship with Harper's Bazaar. Hopefully, things go very (well, extremely, rather) well with the application. I would have the opportunity to be a part of one of my favorite fashion publications. But, in all seriousness, let's face it: I only REALLY enjoy fashion periodicals, with the exception of Billboard/Rolling Stone. Looking at how I appreciate/admire Harper's Bazaar as a magazine, I decided to take a look back at the most memorable issue for me.

The issue at hand is March 2006 with Madonna on the cover. The spread of Madonna's movements cut/pasted on top of each other was incredible to me. The standout colors of the garments or even the black satin in front of black. And it all really reflected from the great lighting. At the time, I really didn't know about fashion, really. I barely knew Madonna. But something stuck with me from that issue, that spread. How could something not?

Face: Aymeline Valade

2011-03-21T21:13:00.000-07:00

I love shots of models where the face is it. The face takes up the entire frame. With photos taken in such a way, you are able to really see how a model is a model. Or should I say "why?" I admit, I don't pay attention to models as much as the next guy... But every once in a while I'll be enticed by one. Aymeline is the model of now for me. Her face is rather lovely. That's all I can say. The close up photos of her face are so spectacular, I had to compile them in a little card.

Before I realized she was Aymeline, I remember reading February's 2011 issue (because of Tom Ford, of course) and viewing Aymeline's bewitching spread of her all up in and around S/S '11 Balenciaga (who doesn't love that collection? I still want the spiked-sole shoes, for real). It's almost like a "No way!" now, for me, to put a name on that girl. She's great.

My favorite? Backstage of Chloe (1st photo). Yours?

Keep Going, Keep Going

2011-03-21T19:36:00.000-07:00

Let's keep this going. A lot has happened since I've last updated with my newest influences. Long story short, I had a relative pass during my birthday weekend. So, I flew home from Los Angeles to Virginia. I ended up leaving the Winter quarter of my school two week early. No sleep and too much stress... I had to take on the task(s) of completing my final projects/exams-due in two weeks-in only one. The only thoughts I had were: "Well, fuck me sideways," "Jesus Christ," and "Come on." However, things seemed to work out. For the best? I have no idea. So we'll see. Grades (so far) seem to be pretty... alright. Got a grade of "A" in Business. I like to think that's a positive because I learned a nice amount. Plus, I did a fantastical project on Alex Wang (also, I should mention I was lucky enough to visit his new SoHo store this past weekend).

I decided I would love to continue writing. I also need to begin reading again. Lord knows I need to catch up to my bookworm days of yesteryear. I hope you stick around because I have hopes for this blog. I want to merge fashion and writing like my favorite sites do. My goal-in writing-is to write for Style.com. If not, Vogue, Harper's, or Elle will suffice, of course.

Above, one of my favorites: Rag & Bone Fall/Winter 2011 RTW

Today's Influences

2011-02-17T15:28:00.000-08:00

Scott Walker, Anjelica Huston, Paul Newman, Cher, Natalie Wood/Steve McQueen.

Alexander Wang's SoHo Store Opens Thursday!

2011-02-16T22:27:00.000-08:00

The coolest kid in fashion? Alexander Wang. He won't stop making headlines on everything fashion and he just WON'T stop getting great reviews on his collections! Most recently, his Autumn/Winter 2011 show that just showed this past weekend. Last night, he had a party featuring guests of Kanye and Zoe Kravitz. The epitome of cool, no? I'm currently doing a project on the Alexander Wang brand as a whole (minus T by AW). Speaking of T, I finally received a white long-sleeved T as a gift this past Christmas! Lawves it! So, Mr. Wang... Good luck on your store opening! I will definitely be visiting (and more than likely buying) next time I'm in New York.

BTW, I really love Vogue.com's article on Wang. Particularly the title... "New Kid On the Block." Nice. Nice.

A/W 11: Proenza Schouler

2011-02-16T20:49:00.000-08:00

Oh my, my first postings of a Fashion Week show! How exciting.

In a weekend full of excitement (Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" coming out, of course), NY Fashion Week kind of took the backseat of my mind. So, when I found out Style.com would be broadcasting my favorite, Proenza Schouler, I made sure the 5pm time stayed in my front seat! By the way, being 3 hours late from my home on the East Coast sucks big time. But, yes, I sat in my studio apartment in LA on my futon with my MacBook hooked up to my 22" television and enjoyed every minute of the too-quick PS show.

The show featured an abundance of (I found this out the first time from @KirnaZabete) jacquards! They were woven to make such nice diamond shapes. To me, a reference to the 90's... Hilary Banks, anyone? I was also reminded of the 70's with the wallpaper patterns and all. But the colored jackets, folded-over skirts, tucked in button ups... My favorite look was a chunky-knit sweater of grey, blue-violets, and red paired with a pant in the same colors but different pattern. It's probably my favorite because I want to take it and wear it tomorrow. Plus the influences of Native American/Western culture was lovely. Orange, orange, orange! The yellow and black woven skirt of Native American influence is my second favorite of the collection.

The show was fantastic in colors and fabrics and prints. Lazzaro and Jack seem to be giving us a more sophisticated woman and leaving behind their back-to-school style. The duo did this in a very successful way.

A Letter

2011-02-14T22:30:00.000-08:00

I will resume blogging but in a different direction than the traditional fashion blog. My hopeis to entertain with short and smartly-written posts on fashion but from a different standpoint. If you read on, you will understand in more thorough detail why. I definitely suggest you do!

There always seems to be a point in my life where I change how I act, speak, interact, think. In October 2010, I moved from my home in Virginia to Los Angeles, CA. Honestly, it felt like hell over here my first month or so. About four months later and it still does. Right now, I just feel no connection with me and this city; for reasons I can elaborate on from time to time. So in this move, I've changed. In me returning back home for Christmas/New Year's break and then returning back to my own studio apartment in L.A., I've changed again.

I came here with the intent on being that hip, trendy boy. Little did I know, FIDM (my current school, but hopefully not for long) was crawling with people just like that. You see, I feel uncomfortable around all of the wannabe Lookbook darlings/dralos (male version, no?). Nor did I enjoy the atmosphere of my fellow students' aspirations to be famous without doing any work. Laid back? Definitely. That two-worded phrase is all I hear when I tell people I dislike this city, or, well, where I reside and study. Laid back with the hipster girl puffing on her ciggie, blackberry in hand. Annoying? Definitely.

So I figured, whatever. I want to design and eventually move to New York in a transfer. To return to my East Coast roots/beloved time zone and my personally-coveted city of residence. Since coming here and ignoring California, and since coming back from my break, my own style and tastes have changed with fashion. For the better. But now I find myself aspiring for another field than design.

I want to be a writer. Preferably in fashion, of course. And, since watching Destiny's Child's Destiny Fulfilled & Lovin' It! Tour, I've wanted to be a Creative Director. For this, I want to produce stage productions for concert tours (Beyoncé, Lady Gaga), be a part of a musician's creative team, and/or the Creative Director of a fashion publication. I've always had a way of writing and want to do it but I never had the desire to pursue it... To put my writing and love of fashion together. So my initial title for this post? "A Letter From the Editor."

If you've read this entire post, thank you. I hope I've entertained you and convinced you to come back for more (disclaimer: future posts will NOT be this long). I had to write this much to display the different direction this blog will begin to head in. Something a little different than the normal fashion blogs of the online. I'll practice writing in an editorial view, Vogue.com, Style.com-esque. But maybe with a little more entertainment/excitement/humor?

This is Even More Intense Than That Time I Forgot How to Sit Down.

2010-11-24T22:27:00.000-08:00

So I decided to start blogging again! I can here the hallelujahs from across the world. ...Not really. But I wanted to give it one more hoo-rah and one more go. Especially since I've been indulging in as much fashion as I can lately. Updates so far? I'm nearing the end of my first quarter at FIDM (I will make a post specially dedicated to this school, because, frankly, I dislike it), I am getting my own studio apartment, I excitedly sit at home most days, 30 Rock is my new favorite show, I have not shaved, and I am currently watching The Last Airbender... this God-awful movie.

Sounds like fun!

I Know Where I'm Going for FNO!!!!

2010-08-26T22:00:00.000-07:00

Kirna Zabete!!

A. Wang, Proenza Schouler, Jason Wu, Thakoon... boutique heaven. Join us?

Fall 2010 Trends: Army Green

2010-08-25T18:07:00.000-07:00

The most obvious trend of Fall 2010? Army (or Military) Green. It kind of all started with Christophe Decarnin's Spring/Summer 2010 RTW Collection for Balmain, though. A whole season before. But it was such a rejuvenated trend, many took it and ran with it for this coming Fall. I feel this trend is so simple and self-explanatory that I don't have to say as much as I did in my last Fall trend post. Let us just enjoy these collections with one of the season's most-casual colors.

Moschino Cheap & Chic had a Fall 2010 collection that kind of embodied every up-coming Fall trend. Very quirky and commercial. But out of all the looks in the collection, two stood out with the trend of topic. The components that make up the looks work very well together and are spot-on with Fall 2010 trendy-ness.

What do I love most about this collection? The coats. Burberry Prorsum brings great coats for females and males in the Army Green color. Fur collars and trims, oversized, gold button detail... I want to wear them all. The styling with black bottoms/boots to match the green tops is a constant in the show. It also extends the kind of "dark" style to match the trend.

The collection that started it all was Balmain Spring/Summer 2010. Christophe (still on that first name basis wish) projects trends as if it were his birth rite. Deconstruction, golds, army green. The trend was set off earlier this year, due to this show, and will continue through the Fall season.

The revival of this color from earlier this decade was a complete success. It's a casual color this season that has actually been a must-have the entire year. Let's see how much longer it lasts!

Black Swan

2010-08-23T20:00:00.001-07:00

Was on Rotten Tomatoes a few minutes ago. Saw the trailer for Natalie Portman's new film Black Swan. The ending seconds of the trailer are terrifying. I want to see this film.

My Thrift Findings

2010-08-23T17:16:00.000-07:00

I've been meaning to post my latest findings since Thursday. But work has prohibited me from doing so! Oh and cashiering for 5 straight hours can sure make one (me) tired. Anyway... this past Thursday, after departing my dentists office from my teeth cleaning, I stopped by the new thrift store a few doors down.

I ended up picking out 5 items and left with 4. The cost? $13. It would've been $16 but I stopped in during 25% off day (YES!). What I feel the biggest success of the trip was the Disneyland baseball tee. It had no price marked on it so when I got to the register I let them know. The guy said "$3?" I said hmm... "Let me wait and see the others first." So then he says "What about $2?" Not being stupid... I said "OKAY!" Now here are my findings:

I've wanted a classic-like plaid button up for the longest.

This (infamous) shirt is from the Hong Kong Disneyland Grand Opening. Do I have to say more?

My explanation: When the 90's come back full force, I'll be ready.

Red wool blazer with a single button and a Bermuda patch. Fall trend: preppy.

Fashion's Night Out

2010-08-22T22:18:00.000-07:00

In about 17 +/- 18 days (September 10th), Fashion's Night Out will commence internationally. I want to attend FNO in New York City. Most likely, I'll somehow make myself go. But what a week.. Gaga on the 7th, possibly Gaga on the 8th, then the streets of Manhattan for FNO! In my post below I mentioned how I scheduled to take out my wisdom teeth on the 10th, the day of FNO and the day after NY Fashion Week has begun. I'll change that, definitely.

I'll post my itinerary later as the date gets closer and as I get it fine tuned. I definitely want to see M-K & A, go to Opening Ceremony... Bergdorfs and Saks? Remember my talking about my uncle who works at Kirna Zabete? The tiny boutique on Greene St. in SoHo? Well, they're throwing a little soiree. He really said party but I wanted to use that word as a funny. So KZ will be one of my places of visit for the evening. Maybe I can pick up a Proenza Schouler PS1 bag or maybe a Wang Darcy Hobo bag? We'll see... I just want to go to the city for that night!

And possibly drop some money... But how much can one male buy in a sea of womenswear?

New York City September 10th 2010 on the heels of New York Fashion Week from 6-11 PM. Be there.

Wondering If I Should Start Outfit Posts?

2010-08-20T18:59:00.000-07:00

Hate to be a bore. I wish I were in the mood for posting something interesting or fashion-related. It would most likely consist of my desire to go to Fashion's Night Out on September 10th. But uhh... I kind of scheduled myself to get my wisdom teeth pulled out that morning. Horrible? Yes. So I should probably change that. But this post will happen tomorrow.

I'm debating if I should start posting about what I'm wearing. It's a little suckish because I do not have a tripod and I never find the time to look for one. We'll see...

Fall 2010 Trends: Baroque and Royal

2010-08-19T15:00:00.000-07:00

Christophe Decarnin is one of my favorites and has been since his oh-so-trendy Spring/Sumer 2009 Collection for Balmain. The collection brought the '09 year-round trends of Military/band-style jackets, bleached/acid wash jeans, and studded-strappy heels. Christophe (oh how I wish were on a first-name basis so let's pretend) just knows how to make the year's hottest trends. I like to think he single-handedly brought back the Army style on his S/S 2010 RTW Collection but we'll get to that later. So what did he start this time?

The Balmain show for Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear went on with a medley of the Purple Rain soundtrack by Prince. The songs definitely fit with the theme of the show. What Christophe brings us this year have a royal taste (Totally Prince, right?). Those gold-dusted jabot collars, jacquard blazers, perfect frock coats, gold-sequined trousers along with heavily embellished in gold/red trousers... Such a dream. I feel like it's only okay to look at these pieces, not touch. The same goes for our next, legendary, designer. I'm obsessed with the Balmain Fall show so much I have it located on my MacBook just to watch when I feel like it. I've pulled some of my favorite looks from this collection.

McQueen. What's left to say? Alexander McQueen brings to life this new Fall trend. His final hands-on collection for Fall 2010 RTW is stunning beyond belief. But if you're a McQueen lover or even just a fashion follower, you already know this. Alexander brings us back in time to the Byzantine Empire where I wouldn't mind living if I could be enveloped by these handcrafted masterpieces. Here we get the legit historical feel. The cuts, the drapes, the shapes, the prints of digital photographs of paintings from the Dark Ages are flawless. They're only things you want to bask in. I don't think I need to write any more because the pieces speak for themselves. Long live McQueen... My favorite designer, creator.

So we learn from the trend-setting of Balmain's Christophe Decarnin and the genius of Alexander McQueen is: This fall season is royal and historical.

Wistful Wednesdays: #1

2010-08-18T12:36:00.000-07:00

Wistful has synonyms of nostalgic, hopeless, dreamy/ing, sad. But I choose to use the synonym of melancholy and its definition of longing.

So on the first entry of Wistful Wednesdays, and what each Wistful Wednesday post will carry, here is a list of new music! Yes, Wistful Wednesdays will be musical posts. The weekly entry will feature any new music I found/enjoyed in the time span of 6 days. It could also include any music from the past that is either new to me or I would like to rekindle. I'm a huge fan of music and finding the new so I want to share that. You know... in between all of my fashion-related and gaga-related posts.

Egyptian Hip Hop I found a few months ago. I kind of put them aside even though I was really intrigued by their music and style. Apparently they're really really young too. In July I believe, Hedi Slimane tweeted a link to his new set of them on his official site. So I thought, why not spend some time actually listening to these boys? Of course I realize what I missed these months I went without the Hip Hop of the Egyptians. I'm a sucker for UK-born (or somewhere in that vicinity) bands... Mystery Jets, Florence + The Machine, Klaxons. I'm also a sucker for Egypt. I hope to study it enough to be an Egyptologist on the side. Anyway, check out these guys on their Myspace and get some free tracks from RCRD LBL. I had to dig to get some because not too much is known on them. My favorite tracks are "Wild Human Child" and "Rad Pitt."

Katy Perry's sophomore album Teenage Dream leaked online earlier this morning!! I've been a Katy fan and when her new single hit I was excited for this new compilation. Of course her comments on Gaga's "Alejandro" turned me off but whatever. I love this girl. I have passes to see her on the TODAY Show later this month so I'm going to try and go. But try and find a link to download the album, it's really really good. Definitely a step up from her first album. "Peacock" and "Firework" were soo worth the wait.

I've enjoyed The Pretty Reckless since I heard "I, Zombie" or whatever the hell that track is called. Now "Miss Nothing" is a constant on my playlist along with "Superhero" and "My Medicine." Taylor's like a year younger than me, I think... But her comments are getting on my nerves. Recently she said Pop and Rock get mixed up (which is true) but she attacks Rihanna specifically saying she can't wear a leather jacket because she's a Pop artist. Make sense? No... especially not to those who study fashion. But I enjoy her music. She's just young and will learn. Even though she hates Miley Cyrus, that comment was like Miley saying she wishes Kurt Cobain were her boyfriend.

My taste in music is all over the place and I'm not against any certain type. Perhaps that's visible?

I Need a Bag for School... A Proenza Schouler Bag

2010-08-17T18:17:00.000-07:00

Right. Having an uncle who works at Kirna Zabete in SoHo as their in-home photographer sure makes me jealous. The store has visitors like Gwenyth Paltrow and Tim Gunn. But he gets to touch, photograph, and work with products I would kill for. For him, he holds the job as a job. He's not necessarily a follower of fashion but he does get to see some of its ins and outs. This jealousy of mine extends to his raving of the Proenza Schouler Large PS1 Bag. The boutique sells out of these holy grails fast when they get them in stock. That is understandable. It is a bag held by many celebs like Mary-Kate and Leighton.

This has to be my most coveted item right now though. I want a bag for classes and every day use. Although I might not even want to take it out of its wrapping once I purchase it. I just had to share my want for the Fall season. So versatile, leather, spacious. The PS1 Bag is a MUST-HAVE ITEM!

Alexander Wang Fall 2010 RTW Video Campaign

2010-08-17T10:28:00.000-07:00

It's been precisely a week since I've gone onto AlexanderWang.com. This week without visiting one of my favorite designers' website was filled with work in retail and my growing obsession with Mademoiselle Cotillard. So imagine my surprise when I typed in the Asian designer's name in my Safari type box and got an unexpected visual orgasm? The short film stars Chanel favorite Abbey Lee Kershaw in pieces of Alexander Wang's Fall Ready-to-Wear 2010 collection. I still crave his Darcy Slouchy Hobo Bag in Black/Leather with the antiqued brass rivets on its bottom...ah! One day, I will have it just to have it. That and his Rocco Mini Duffle, same style.

I must admit, I do not follow models around. I could never tell you the models in a Dior show unless it is Chanel Iman or Jessica Stam. Maybe I'll get more into models. Let's start with Abbey Lee Kershaw...

The (Elle) September Issue

2010-08-16T19:55:00.000-07:00

I never really read Elle. I'm more of a Vogue reader and collector. But this September Issue I had to buy. This entire summer for me was a summer of research in fashion, trends, style. Kind of broadening my thoughts and ideas of the fashion world. So I thought, why not purchase every major September Issue? Since, of course, this annual release by major fashion magazines is always the biggest and best. I am thankful that I did take the issue home with me Sunday, though. Not only do I love the black, white, and red all over cover featuring a well-styled and beautiful Julia Roberts... The inside is not bad at all.

The big issue focuses on trends that have been sprouting since Spring/Summer 2010 collections hit the runway nearly a year ago. While these trends (lace, army, etc.) were not ignored this year of twenty ten, fall will definitely bring the best of them. I've only gotten about half way through Elle's biggest fashion issue of the year but the few articles I've read I enjoyed. The 3-page write up of Opening Ceremony and its owners was fantastic. I also liked Editor-in-Chief Robbie Myers' Editor's Letter... I think I've found a new favorite magazine. Featuring my favorite Balmain and McQueen pieces in the baroque page and my favorite A/W '10 Dior collection in the equestrian-style page were positives too.

P.S. I didn't know "magazine" is synonymous to "arsenal of weapons."

Gaga Break

2010-08-16T18:19:00.000-07:00

I love these photos of Lady Gaga performing at The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Vegas.

The Obsession Continues... Take It All

2010-08-16T16:51:00.000-07:00

I don't think I ever want my newest obsession to leave me. So I want to divulge in as many things Marion Cotillard as I can.

I went out to my local Blockbuster yesterday afternoon and that evening I took time out to watch La Vie en Rose. The biopic of French singer Edith Piaf which made Marion Cotillard an Oscar winner. I personally loved this movie and Marion's performance. C'mon... she played Piaf from her 20's until her unfortunate late-40's. Her mannerisms and use of voice and power in her eyes were too extreme not to be given her award(s). I loved loved loved it and will most likely continue to do so. Yay for Cotillard!

Marion Cotillard

2010-08-13T22:22:00.001-07:00

My brand new obsession hails from France: Marion Cotillard. I've seen her in only a few of her many films and tomorrow I will get La Vie En Rose (her Oscar-winning performance as Edith Piaf). My goal is to study her as an actress and human. I have declared her as my new muse for this ever-growing collection in my mind and paper. Her beauty makes me quiver.

But to me, Marion is more than a beautiful French woman... Or beautiful French actress... Or beautiful actress for that matter. She has an unexplained mystery in her eyes that I don't want to resolve. Her spirit is something reminiscent of Audry Hepburn's (to me). Marion's spirit has that classic Hollywood feel that the media is soo dying to have. I've seen videos of her online of her being gracious signing autographs and posing for photos with numerous fans. She is so patient and forgiving with the public. Her human spirit is what is most intriguing to me.

... Her acting skills are top-notch, too, if you didn't know. She makes you feel by hearing her voice and looking into her eyes on the screen. Marion Cotillard is also a very lovely singer. I cannot get enough of her performance of "Take It All" from Nine or "The Eyes of Mars" as part of her Lady Dior campaign. So talented and mesmerizing.

SEE ME NOW

2010-08-11T21:48:00.000-07:00

Kanye West has released his newest single "See Me Now" featuring Beyoncé and Charlie Wilson. This track is absolutely enlightening. Just to hear something like this from Mr. West is pretty much a breath of fresh air. The beat is uplifting and draws you in. And having my all-time favorite Beyoncé hit up the chorus is the icing on the cake for me. It does seem rough and apparently it is only the rough version. Whatever, though. I love it.