Hammer Lecture

How did I miss this? Oh well at least I can watch it online and you can too!

Power of One

Some time ago, a designer friend of mine asked....'if you could wear only one designer; past, present and future who would it be?' A milli-second later - Chanel!

If I could have only tolerated those awesome vintage (Mom was original owner) Chanel door-knocker earrings....Anywoo - here is a beautiful Chanel (the color is amazing!!) from MOMA. This dress looks so modern and fresh. Well, its was created in 1927, yup that's Chanel for you.

Scoop - A Bladed Baldwin

If you don't follow The Scoop by Courtney Hazlett on MSNBC.com (why wait for the goss in US Weekly, by then its already old news).
Start today....Blade gets a mention..http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29371388/

Independent Spirit Awards II

As you may or may not know when I am not working on sponsorships, product placement, gift bags or something in that world, I am a consultant for Bladeyourride.com. Some times they overlap, and this was the case last year when I was working on David Arquette and Ben Harper's clothing launch. I approached a very large limo company in LA about Blade. They purchased a few, saw the results immediately, Bladed their entire fleet and then provided transportation for Propr.

It's important to add...as a result of Prop, Ben Harper and Laura Dern not only learned about, but have become extremely supportive of Blade! Thanks guys!

In December, I approached the Independent Spirit Awards with this case study. I knew the event would be a carbon neutral event and I knew this non-profit had never offered chauffeured transportation for its presenters. They loved the idea and we offered this as an option for the presenters. Presenter/Actors including; Alec Baldwin, Jessica Alba, Andie MacDowell and about 8 others took eco-transportation. It was a win win for all!

This is Mickey's acceptance unedited speech which was heavily edited for TV - enjoy!

Last Week

It's always great to attend a party or two but when its a party or two a night it can be taxing...that is what happened last week. I did swing into the Global Green Pre Oscar Party on Thursday. I can't comment on the performances since I was upstairs in the VIP which had a rocking DJ so we camped out there.

The Indepedent Spirit Awards occurred on Saturday and drinking endless glasses of Champagne, eating pretty good food, especially when you consider it was catered for 1500, and mingling with many many actors that I GUSH over is a great way to spend your Saturday afternoon.

Many of you may not know, the awards are technically the Film Independent Spirit Awards and Film Independent is a non-profit. If you want to continue to have the option of independent films at your local cinema you may want to support this org.

Beads and Boobs

It's Fat Tuesday!

All 'bout CLAWBACKS

Pay up execs! You run your company to the ground, the govt (ie taxpayers) bail you out and you think there are no consequences or requirements to give back the tens of millions you 'earned.' Oh yeah, let's review those pensions too - since you wiped out those of all your employees.

I guarantee you can't read this article without your blood boiling!

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/22/business/22pay.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=clawbacks&st=Search

BOO!

http://laboudoirblog.blogspot.com/

La Boudoir (link above) has a well written blog post today. It's definitely a 'demms the breaks' time in our world...banking exes, who somehow sleep at night with millions and billions in the bank while we have to wipe up their mistakes. When I was growing up, if you failed something you were let go, not giving more money to try again. And then there is the housing situation but I am getting too worked up just thinking about those people who took out huge seconds on overvalued homes, spent all the cash and now we are bailing out.

How about a tax cut or rebate to those Americans who follow the rules; pay their bills on time and have good credit history. Aren't they the ones to be rewarded?

A hundie

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Santa Monica pier. Last night I was invited to a small gathering at the Carousel. The party was nice and Joan Baez performed a few songs. The coolest part of the evening was driving on the pier and parking for free! Hey, its the little things....

OMG, shoes

Yes I think I was the last person to catch the youtube sensation - if I am wrong & you dont know what I am talking about click here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCF3ywukQYA

More importantly, here is my latest obsession. They are Lanvin, which should give you an idea of the cost - $$$$$!

I first spied these at Satine over the weekend. Unfortunately, they aren't even a possible purchase until they move to the back of the store AKA the 70% zone. But how gorgeous and perfect with everything in my closet!

OMG, shoes....

Massage Weirdness

I think I am still defrosting from the NAACP Awards, more on that later....I cashed in a gift certificate for a massage yesterday. The massage was nice but all of the sudden the therapist was brushing my hair. Ok - one GROSS who else has used the brush and two my hair is curly/wavy and is not brushed when dry~

NAACP Awards

http://www.naacpimageawards.net/40/index.php - happens tonight. Check out the live stream to see our backstage eco-lounge. So excited to meet Al Gore and listen to Stevie Wonder perform!

Sorry for the LAME posted, but I am slammed....

Better than My Birthday

Today is National Fondue Day, make mine Chocolate....

Ughhhh

I've got no water and haven't for an hour+ because the '20 minute' item LA Water and Power wanted to work on has now turned into 'Houston we have a problem....,' finally after I couldn't take it anymore and it had been close to 20 minutes (even 5 is illegal) I had to go to the Ryder moving van and tell them it was illegal to idle the 18 wheeler for that long, not to mention the noise and air pollution and they are filming pretty much outside my door which started very early this am.

Here's a photo of the trucks, the filming is directly in front of the trucks. Gives you an idea of how close I am talking....the fun never ends....

NAACP Awards Eco-lounge + Earthlust

I've been working hard on the NAACP Awards eco-lounge at the Shrine next week. I don't want to JINX or let the cat out of the bag just yet. But I am BEYOND excited at some our confirmed guests. Until then I want to share the hippest and eco water bottle out there - Earthlust.

Lust....

It would be such a bad relationship since I couldn't drive or walk in them....so it's perfectly clear the why I lust for these babies

Happy Birthday to Jackson Pollock

Today is is, or would have been his bday. I luvvvv Jackson Pollock!! Loved his film starring Ed Harris, read a bunch of biographies on the man. I am a huge fan of post WWII time period of artists.

On a side note - I would KILL to stop into Ed Ruscha's studio, which is in my hood. And I am pretty sure where....or if anyone feels like buying me a pressie - click here

Spring 2009 Preview

I don't know the author of La Boudoir but the blog is great and she put together. What must have taken hours and hours, a fab spring fashion round-up. Click here to jump to the report

Ke-Sook Lee

If you happen to be in or around Culver City be sure to check out Ke-Sook Lee's beautiful works at the George Billis Gallery.

Ke-Sook, hand sews, crochets, dyes, distresses, embosses mulberry paper to create light and ethereal works. I want the entire collection for my imaginary beach house. Yes, I do live by the beach but not in a house. Anyways, my imaginary beach house is in the Maldives.

Ahhhh the Irony

Awhile back, 4 of us came up with a new line of liquor. Bottle design by the woman who designed the Level bottle, branding and development from a key player at Absolut with years of liquor strategy experience, me with marketing and business development, and the attorney.

Long story short there were snags and holdups and the projected was shelved.

The attorney created a paranoid idea in his head that the other 3 were well on our way to market and without him. He threatened to sue, in a very nasty letter mind you.

Oh, which after review from 3 attorneys was told it would never stand a chance.

HOW IRONIC that I come to find out that the guy who threatened the suit, guess what???? Turned around and created the liquor without informing the other 3. He did his own take on the packaging and it is SO LAME.

Good riddance.

On a brighter note TGIF and even brighter note - check out my friend's new blog

doctaslick.blogspot.com - she's a very funny girl.!

I am shocking myself

...never did I think I would enjoy wearing a pair of tights, let alone blog for all the world to read about it. BUT, I put on my first pair of Wolford tights today. Actually, I bought them around thanksgiving and finally opened the package today. OMG - could tights actually feel like skinny little sweatpants for your legs. YESSS - they rock. And no I did not pay full price.

Look out for a pair on sale at a store near you!

From The Onion....

Vice Presidential Handlers Lure Cheney Into Traveling Crate
January 13, 2009

WASHINGTON—A team of nine specially trained handlers have successfully lured outgoing vice president Dick Cheney into a reinforced steel traveling crate in order to transport him back to his permanent enclosure in Casper, WY, official sources reported Monday. "He's a smart one. Once he sees the crate, he gets pretty nippy, but we've learned a few tricks over the years," chief VP wrangler Ted Irving breathlessly said while applying pressure to a deep gash on his forearm. "If we break a rabbit's legs and throw it in there, he will eventually go in to finish it off. Doesn't work with dead rabbits, though. Cheney only eats what he kills." Irving said that the latest vice presidential relocation went much more smoothly than September's diplomatic trip to Georgia, which was delayed for several hours after Cheney mauled three secret service agents and escaped inside the White House walls.

The Day has Arrived!!!

It's finally here, Obama is minutes away from taking office! A take off from the Shepard Fairey HOPE poster comes Obamicon.me - Obamize your photo. Here's Ru P, back to watching the swearing in and parade!

W Feature Films

W Feature Films at the Downtown Independent - Go check out mio amico Aki's films also starring mia amica Adarsha!

Sore Loser

Get a life, gimme a break, further proof why you NEVER hold any position of power.

www.HowObamagotelected.com

yeeeshh.