and when im not at work...

Im working...

photo by: Kwesi Abbensets
styled by: Jean S. Hall

I AM sorta Artsy

My friends will tell you I know NOTHING about art, but somehow I'm always labeled artsy. Anything other than Andy Warhol goes right over my head. I look at the Mona Lisa and screw my face, I simply do not get it. I know what I like, and that's all that really matters... On that note, I freakin adore Frank Morrison. He captures the very essence of black culture, no frills. He shows us exactly the way we are, beautiful. The pictures bring a fantastic nostalgia. They remind me of sights I've seen and places I've been. His work is on display at House of Art in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn through December 31.
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On the other side of the gallery are photos by Jamel Shabazz, a marvelous compliment to Morrisons paintings (cheers for the curator). Shabazz captures the rawest elements of black life. For example, there's a photograph of a mother and child immediately post birth (I think the cords still attached!). Sometimes they're a little too raw for me. He captures real life scenarios that I squeamishly avoid, the moments when I'd turn my head or shield my eyes, but he also captures our glory. These moments are beautiful, they make us who we are. Shabazz will also be on display through December 31.
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Later that night I attended another gallery opening at Fuse, a tiny gallery space inside of Lit on 2nd ave. The photography was perfectly suited for the hipster haven, underwhelming, but enjoyable if you've spent your day abusing substances. Cute venue, but I honestly didn't even notice the photographers name, my bad :(
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My evening ended at the Brooklyn museum with all of the other cool kids(see, toldya I was artsy!) . First Saturdays at the Brooklyn museum have become a staple, attracting immigrants from Jersey and Harlem. Its where we like minded Brooklyn individuals (who tend to follow each other around the city) begin our month. I applaud Target for creating an event that appeals to Brooklyn cool kids of all ages shapes and sizes. There's the bar (because there's a DJ and whats a DJ without a bar?), but IDs are not required (score for the college kids), and please beware of small children (their parents are still clinging to their youth).
You know an event is major when the Japanese tourist attend (I was once interviewed by a Japanese fashion blogger). The event has become so grand in fact, that ill be taking a winter hiatus, Ill return when the party moves outside for the summer (I don't do well in crowds).

Is this Aubrey or Stifflers Mom? Im pretty sure its Stifflers Mom

Oh Dear!Being a label whore will take you nowhere fast. Yes its Chloe... we love Chloe, but this is a complete disaster. The bright side, I am talking about her... Maybe that what she wanted?

A stella preview...

I attended the press preview of Stella McCartneys SS2010 collection. Shes never been able to motivate me into 600$ pleather shoes, BUT these denim bloomers are sensational. I want them now, with charcoal cable knit tights, and my brown suede booties. Or maybe a beige cable knit thigh high sock, with a beige turtle neck sweater. I want them later with LV wedges and cropped tee shirts. Yes! They make me wax poetic. I could go on for hours... I think I'm in love... lust...

She has a few other strong denim silhouettes, but I absolutely live for the washes. Theres an amazing acid wash, a yummy mandarin, an olive, and yes WHITE (perhaps its the new england in me, but i do enjoy white denim).

The only accessory worth mentioning is the Lucite belt (and matching candy clutch). I live for this belt! It reminds me of a barbie accessory. And like Barbie, I will wear it everyday, until someone inevitably steps on it and cracks in half :-(

Enjoy...