Ronaldo Fraga-São Paulo Fashion Week

This time he really stood out! And I don't just mean Ronaldo's Winter 2009 designs, I mean his models! Not only were they confident and absolutely gorgeous, but they included only older, much older, men and women and children of all ages.

No 5 foot 9, twenty year old, perfect body beauties allowed! here are the real people, the one's we were all like once, and will be like in the future, no matter how hard we try to stay young.

Why be so scared of old age, when it is so inevitable and beautiful? This fashion show certainly raised that question for me. And as for the little one's, when I have my own they will most definitely only wear designs such as these: creative, young, colorful, and O so stylish!

I WANT!: Dornbracht RainSky E

Okay, so this beautiful piece of work that you see in the images below costs approximately $9,000! I KNOW! WOW!

BUT, I would spend that cash in a second if I could (you will understand once you read about it and see the images), unfortunately it just happens to be in violation of some crazy US and Canada law. And I also don't happen to have that amount of money just lying around my apartment!

Anyways, here is a description of this unbelievable product straight from Dornbracht's website:

"Showering with RAIN SKY E is showering with all the senses. For the first time, water, mist, light and fragrance complement each other in scenarios which relate to the moods in nature. Everything happens simply, just enjoy it and don’t think of anything. That’s all taken care of by the electronic control panel, which automatically evokes the rain curtain, head and body spray, mist projectors, coloured lights and fragrances according to the chosen sequence. Anyone standing behind the bright rain curtain during the scenarios will soon feel the effect – a unique feeling of well-being."

Here are the images of what just one shower can do:

Brazilian Label Mara Mac Winter 2009

Well, to begin with I have just arrived from "Patio Savassi," a popular mall in Belo Horizonte, my hometown. There, I had the pleasure to get to know the very famous Brazilian clothing label: Mara Mac.

I absolutely fell in love with their winter 2009 collection and must share my favorite pieces with you! Hope you enjoy this very contemporary yet warm and down to earth look that has moved me so much!

A Few of my Favorite Things!

So, after several months without posting anything, I have decided to begin posting again and start doing it by listing a few of my all time favorite things. I have been thinking a lot about these things I have listed in the photos below. They have been on my mind often because I have taken them as inspiration while deciding what to do in terms of remodeling my new apartment (or apartment to be, as of now it is not MINE yet). Although these are items that for now I can only dream of, they most certainly serve as motivation! The following listed photos are of:

1. An Ana Mendieta piece.
2. Ingo Mauer hanging lamp.
3. Ingo Mauer hanging lamp.
4. Ingo Mauer Lucellino table lamp.
5. Ligne Roset Togo couch.
6. Sergio Rodrigues armchair.
7. 8. and 9. Kartell Mademoiselle armchair.
10. Ligne Roset Togo couch.

The Power of Perfumes

Scents reveal divine presence.

It has be known since forever that most people can smell something and be taken back to a time in which they smelled the same thing, either it be a pleasant scent, or not. The memory of perfume is something no one can deny. I often find myself trying to remember where and when I first took notice of a significant perfume, I can tell who is coming closer just by noticing their specific scent in the air. This is why I think one of the most important things someone can wear is perfume.

Whether your just heading over to the supermarket, or going to an elegant affair, always make sure to spritz on your favorite scent! You never know who you may bump into! And i'll guarantee whom ever he or she may be, they will remember your perfume for a very long time!

Here are some of my personal favorite's:

Ines Kovačević-Photography

The next big thing!

Although she's still young (only 19) her talent behind the camera is impeccable. She's the next female Mario Testino, Either that or some sort of very successful magazine editor. No one can deny this girls abilities! She's a workaholic with a passion.

Currently Ms. Kovačević attends the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, and just happens to be one of my best friends!

For more information and picture's by Ines Kovačević, please visit her blog and/or website:

students.mcad.edu/~ikovacevic

http://neskoko.blogspot.com/

BTW, I was lucky enough to pose for some of these pictures! :)

Camille Rose Garcia

Camille Rose Garcia was born in 1970 in Los Angeles, California and grew up in the generic suburbs of Orange County, visiting Disneyland and going to punk shows with the other dissenchanted youth of that era. Her paintings of creepy cartoon children living in wasteland fairy tales are critical commentaries on the failures of capitalist utopias. Creative influences include Phillip K. Dick, William Burroughs, Henry Darger,Walt Disney, as welll as politically aware bands like The Clash and Dead Kennedys. Her recent solo show, Ultraviolenceland, explored ideas of violence and empire.
Her work has appeared in Flaunt Magazine, Rolling Stone, Juxtapoz, and Paper Magazine, among others. She currently lives in Los Angeles.

Watch out for this up and coming contemporary artist! Her work reminds me of a darker version of Alice in Wonderland.
Her lines are very fine and impeccable! The best gothic cartoon style paintings I have ever seen. Enjoy!





For more information - http://www.camillerosegarcia.com/index.html