Thursday, May 10, 2012
Sorry
Holy wow. So... I totally did not live up to those promises from that last post. HA! Apologies. Anyone still reading this anyway?
Well I'm still alive for those who wondered. I'm just doing other stuff. I'm still drawing (PROMISE!). I have a new blog that I'll be using now. There will be doodles and other fun stuff there.
http://mrdesierto.tumblr.com/
And if you want to hear some of my random thoughts you can also follow me on twitter!
@mrdesierto
That is all. BYE!
Friday, November 11, 2011
Oh hi there!
Hello all,
Long time no draw. Life has kinda been turned upside down for me and a lot of things have changed in the last 6 months. I haven't had much time to doodle and so I've been sadly neglecting my poor little blog. I'm hoping to change that and get back into drawing. Here's my latest doodle. LV's Fall 2011 girls. When I first saw the show, I knew right away that the clothes would be so much fun to draw. I feel the same way about the sugary sweet Spring 2012 collection. It's a great contrast from fall's sexy s&m look.
Long time no draw. Life has kinda been turned upside down for me and a lot of things have changed in the last 6 months. I haven't had much time to doodle and so I've been sadly neglecting my poor little blog. I'm hoping to change that and get back into drawing. Here's my latest doodle. LV's Fall 2011 girls. When I first saw the show, I knew right away that the clothes would be so much fun to draw. I feel the same way about the sugary sweet Spring 2012 collection. It's a great contrast from fall's sexy s&m look.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
First Fashion Show
On my recent trip to Paris, my friend Janelle (incredible illustrator of http://janelleburger.tumblr.com/ and photographer) got me into the Elie Saab show. My first real fashion show EVER! I'm saying *real* because we've all been to someone's graduate fashion show or mall fashion show with cheesy model poses and bad clothes. A terrible experience for all. But this show was the exact opposite of all that. It was beautiful, sparkly and EXCITING!
I got in with a photographer's pass so we were supposed to go to that very intimidating photographer's pit where a wall of photographers take pictures of the models. We didn't really feel like standing there for the whole time so we instead stood in the back of rows of seats. A great vantage point to see all the fashionable people and some not so fashionable people. One of the fashionable people was Chinese actress and pop star Fan Bing Bing. She dressed in what I called a 'sparkly condom' since it was all nude tones with sequins. She was a very beautiful sparkly condom though. The photographers went crazy for her taking her photo for at least 3 minutes straight.
There were two empty seats in front of us and it seemed that no one was coming to claim them. We didn't want to be rude and just sit down so we waited until the show started. Just before the lights went down, this older couple asked if we were going to use the seats. Without hesitation I said, "We're intending to!" and sat down. Ha! A few moments after sitting down, the show started (half an hour after it was supposed to). A hush fell on the room and everyone's cell phones came out and pointed to the direction of the runway. It was kinda like a concert when people bring out their lighters during a song. Instead it was to take pictures and video of the first look. At this time, I myself had my camera out documenting the whole experience but I just had to stop for a moment and really take it in. I WAS SITTING IN A FASHION SHOW IN PARIS!
The show starts and the first model walks down the runway. I always knew the models walked differently on the runway but in real life it looked really weird! They walked with their chest out, shoulders back and took very long strides down the runway. This all sounds ok but seeing it looked really not normal! Is that just me? Either way, they looked like very elegant giraffes. A really funny thing that happened was when Anja Rubik decided to only walk halfway down the runway. The wall of photographers booed her very loudly! I was so surprised! I thought fashion shows were quiet, mass-like situations. As she made her turn, you can see her smirking. Ha! After that, 3 models only walked half way too and the photographers continued to boo! The girl who finally broke that bitchy streak was new comer Arizona Muse (who is very pretty in real life! but like that's a shock).
As for the clothes, I really enjoyed those sparkly numbers. He loves that sparkle, doesn't he?
I never really paid much attention to Elie Saab before. All I knew of him was that he created Halle Berry's Oscar dress and MIla Kunis' recent Oscar dress. I kinda thought of him as a 'red carpet designer' but after seeing the show he actually made really beautiful and elegant day wear. I also loved those architectural gold neck pieces.
For me, the most exciting part of the show happened after the show. We also had backstage passes so we made our way backstage. Unfortunately all the models were at a separate closed area changing out of their dresses and we were unable to take candid pictures of them. So we waited near the doorway just before the entrance where there were a SEA of on lookers and street photogs waiting to take their pictures. I was lucky that I didn't have to compete with those guys because a lot of them seemed kinda vicious! For the most part, a lot of the models and celebrities were very gracious in having their picture taken. I had a really big Fujifilm Instant camera so maybe that peaked their interest and thought that I was a credible photographer who knew what he was doing. Karlie Kloss was very sweet and actually stopped and posed for me. I asked Abbey Lee for a picture and right away she stopped, posed like a rockstar and went on her way (she is so cool and she knows it). Daisy Lowe was very sweet and gave me a big grin! My favourite was Magdalena. She gave me various poses and I couldn't even keep up because my camera uses instant film! It needs to eject the picture before I could take another one! But she gave me one of my best shots of my trip.
Magdalena
Daisy Lowe
Abbey Lee
Karlie Kloss
Candice Swanepoel
Anja Rubik
Fan Bing Bing aka Sparkly Condom Woman
This whole experience was so amazing. Seeing the clothes and the models in real life was really just a dream come true for me. I can now check 'Attend a REAL fashion show' off my bucket list!
-Derek
PS: Though she wasn't at the show, I ran into Leigh Lezark on the same day at the ChanelxColette pop-up store. Super pretty and nice too!
I got in with a photographer's pass so we were supposed to go to that very intimidating photographer's pit where a wall of photographers take pictures of the models. We didn't really feel like standing there for the whole time so we instead stood in the back of rows of seats. A great vantage point to see all the fashionable people and some not so fashionable people. One of the fashionable people was Chinese actress and pop star Fan Bing Bing. She dressed in what I called a 'sparkly condom' since it was all nude tones with sequins. She was a very beautiful sparkly condom though. The photographers went crazy for her taking her photo for at least 3 minutes straight.
There were two empty seats in front of us and it seemed that no one was coming to claim them. We didn't want to be rude and just sit down so we waited until the show started. Just before the lights went down, this older couple asked if we were going to use the seats. Without hesitation I said, "We're intending to!" and sat down. Ha! A few moments after sitting down, the show started (half an hour after it was supposed to). A hush fell on the room and everyone's cell phones came out and pointed to the direction of the runway. It was kinda like a concert when people bring out their lighters during a song. Instead it was to take pictures and video of the first look. At this time, I myself had my camera out documenting the whole experience but I just had to stop for a moment and really take it in. I WAS SITTING IN A FASHION SHOW IN PARIS!
The show starts and the first model walks down the runway. I always knew the models walked differently on the runway but in real life it looked really weird! They walked with their chest out, shoulders back and took very long strides down the runway. This all sounds ok but seeing it looked really not normal! Is that just me? Either way, they looked like very elegant giraffes. A really funny thing that happened was when Anja Rubik decided to only walk halfway down the runway. The wall of photographers booed her very loudly! I was so surprised! I thought fashion shows were quiet, mass-like situations. As she made her turn, you can see her smirking. Ha! After that, 3 models only walked half way too and the photographers continued to boo! The girl who finally broke that bitchy streak was new comer Arizona Muse (who is very pretty in real life! but like that's a shock).
As for the clothes, I really enjoyed those sparkly numbers. He loves that sparkle, doesn't he?
I never really paid much attention to Elie Saab before. All I knew of him was that he created Halle Berry's Oscar dress and MIla Kunis' recent Oscar dress. I kinda thought of him as a 'red carpet designer' but after seeing the show he actually made really beautiful and elegant day wear. I also loved those architectural gold neck pieces.
For me, the most exciting part of the show happened after the show. We also had backstage passes so we made our way backstage. Unfortunately all the models were at a separate closed area changing out of their dresses and we were unable to take candid pictures of them. So we waited near the doorway just before the entrance where there were a SEA of on lookers and street photogs waiting to take their pictures. I was lucky that I didn't have to compete with those guys because a lot of them seemed kinda vicious! For the most part, a lot of the models and celebrities were very gracious in having their picture taken. I had a really big Fujifilm Instant camera so maybe that peaked their interest and thought that I was a credible photographer who knew what he was doing. Karlie Kloss was very sweet and actually stopped and posed for me. I asked Abbey Lee for a picture and right away she stopped, posed like a rockstar and went on her way (she is so cool and she knows it). Daisy Lowe was very sweet and gave me a big grin! My favourite was Magdalena. She gave me various poses and I couldn't even keep up because my camera uses instant film! It needs to eject the picture before I could take another one! But she gave me one of my best shots of my trip.
Magdalena
Daisy Lowe
Abbey Lee
Karlie Kloss
Candice Swanepoel
Anja Rubik
Fan Bing Bing aka Sparkly Condom Woman
This whole experience was so amazing. Seeing the clothes and the models in real life was really just a dream come true for me. I can now check 'Attend a REAL fashion show' off my bucket list!
-Derek
PS: Though she wasn't at the show, I ran into Leigh Lezark on the same day at the ChanelxColette pop-up store. Super pretty and nice too!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Vacation
Hey ya'll,
Just wanted to let you guys know that I'll be away on vacation in Milan and Paris until March 16th. Please note that my Etsy will be on hiatus until then.
Does anyone have any suggestions for places I must see while I'm there?
Also, thoughts on the new Fall Winter 2011 collections? I'm currently in love with Marc, Jason Wu, Rodarte, Fendi, Prada, Bottega Veneta and Jil Sander. Raf is on an amazing streak right now!
See you guys soon!
-Derek
Dot Dot Dot
Another fantastic collection from Marc Jacobs. Loved the contrast of the rigorous tailoring and the whimsical dots! It reminded me of those sweaters he did with the polka-dots and smiley faces back in the 80's. I think it was when he was in Parsons...maybe his graduate collection?
Thursday, February 24, 2011
UP5
My friend Danielle opened up a spa in town recently and she invited me over to have my first facial! She gave me this thing called an “UP5” facial that used this very foreign looking contraption (see below). I have to say it felt like an alien cyborg was doing something weird to my face but at the end my face felt very smooth and baby’s bottom like. Officially, this is what an UP5 facial does…
“Promote collagen, firming, and lifting of the epidermis with our state-of-the art Up5 machine as it restores a youthful glow and vitality, feeding your skin nutrients through our cellular repairing deluxe facial, complete with European massage techniques to revitalize tired-looking skin.”
Doesn't it look like something Seven of Nine uses in her private time? FYI that's a Star Trek reference.
For a nice facial and other relaxing spa treatments, get thee to Lady Orchid Spa!
117 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC
604) 569-0813
www.ladyorchidspa.com
“Promote collagen, firming, and lifting of the epidermis with our state-of-the art Up5 machine as it restores a youthful glow and vitality, feeding your skin nutrients through our cellular repairing deluxe facial, complete with European massage techniques to revitalize tired-looking skin.”
Doesn't it look like something Seven of Nine uses in her private time? FYI that's a Star Trek reference.
For a nice facial and other relaxing spa treatments, get thee to Lady Orchid Spa!
117 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC
604) 569-0813
www.ladyorchidspa.com
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Prada SS2011 Video Campaign
Just saw the Prada video campaign and behind the scenes feature. So bright and colorful and HAPPY! It makes me want to wear happy stripes for the summer. But I have to say, I enjoyed the womens show much better than the mens. The mens show looked too much like it consisted of really ugly hospital scrubs. For case in point, look at picture below. I mean, CAMMON!
But you know what, I actually kinda liked the platform brogues. Maybe it's just my desire to be taller. Thoughts?
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