Justin Bieber's NOT the demise of the music industry...

ew. ew. EW. EWWWW.
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEK.

You are NOT watching a REALLLLLL girl.
THIS is the future of your pop world. If you thought Justin Bieber
was a sign of demise in the music industry, think again.

Miz HRP-4C dances, sings (alongside her human back-up dancers).

She's like a trainwreck...its horrifying, but I can't look away...

[p.s. i was just kidding. i luhhhhhve BIEBS <3]>

atlantis.

68 underwater sculptures.
Executed over a 2 year period.
@Grenada + UK

This is squeal worthy...
..&& I mean that in more than one way.


As cool as this whole concept is, I can't imagine scuba diving and
looking at these... I would probably stop breathing all together.

I'd probably figure that I just entered some dead underground city...
Given how brightly lit this whole ordeal is, imagine it to be viewed in:

...complete darkness.....
oh gollly gosh.


by: Jason deCaires Taylor

soundwave.

Sculpture created by melting and sculpting
78 rpm records into a cascading wave.

CONCEPT: the wave of technologies that create obsolete versions of
music...or distribution of music.

Even if you don't believe in deep & thoughtful concepts...
It doesn't matter, this is still pretty sweet.

'Soundwave'

by: Jean Shin

shorten 6 centuries.

'The 600 years'
by: The Macula [moreeee]

This month marks the 600th anniversary of an astrological
clock tower @ the Old Town Square, Prague.

Giant video installation...not something unseen... or overly original.
But for some reason, its still good--every time.

bopping in fancy.

Stylish. Awkward. Classical.
Best yet-- 100% recycled.

Sustainable design keeps on popping up left right and center.
These reclaimed vintage frames and fabric are giving the
everyday a kick of baroque class.

"Our goal was to produce a product that allows you to
use your smart device to interact with the space you live in
and redefine how we think about music and our homes."

Given that speakers are sometimes quite ugly, these babies
add the hint of intricacy and funk to make a palace like
space more eclectic.

history x design x music

'Rebaroque'
by: Mikal Jessie Hameed & Rebecca Paul

[...]

please read.

Please do not be skeptical of what this link may be.

This is a story that will soften your heart and really open
up your eyes. Please give this link a chance, and power through:

http://www.fallingwhistles.com/story/story.html#cover

[courtesy of Marianna Ng]

growing up too fast.

Never cease to look at the light emitted from those younger than you.
They always possess something that you have lost,
have lacked, and may have never embodied.

We grew up constantly thinking that we knew everything, that we
understood everything, only to realize a few short years later that really...
...we knew nothing at all.

Day in, day out, I see people being unimpressed, unenthusiastic
about everything, every day of their lives.

Scary stuff, we're only 21.

According to statistics we still have another 60 years to go.

Start cheering up and reignite some passion/excitement to life.
Before you know it, we'll be throwing our hips out trying to do the
things that we wish we did in our earlier years.

we speak no americano.

I had the hardest time not staring at how straight their faces are at all times.
Whenever I think I'm over it-- SURPRISE!*

Performed & choreographed by: Suzanne Cleary & Peter Harding
Filmed by: Jonny Reed
Music: Yolanda Be Cool & D Cup ft. Cleary & Harding

[up&overproductions]

wine x cornstarch

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

so I got handed a glass of RED WINE and genius little me
spills it... all. over. my. monster. blankie.

(No, that blanket is not from my childhood. I just bought
it two months ago. IKEA KIDS punk!)

so I freak and now theres cornstarch all over it...cause apparently it helps.
eeeeeeeeeeek.

sweat(y) sex.

You can always tell when a deadline is fast approaching via

the wardrobe selections of the studio folks.

The made-up, put together (in blazers, heels, high waisted...
basically blog worthy outfits) and showered individuals start
unfolding into little messes of sweats & pulled back hair.
After 2 nights of low sleep + cram-age, I felt like crap & indulged
in a judgment worthy outfit.... not that I care....too much.--but you know.

Either how, I let Chris-tuh-muh-fer in on how happy I was making
the wise decision of chillin' like a completeeeee bum today.

Then he muttered these sweet sweeeeeet words:
"Sweats are in this years"

Horray! To looking for chic & not 'Juicy Couture' Terry Cloth vomit craze.
(won't deny though-- i am totally guilty)

Although not all of us are willing to fork over $1000 (no joke)
for a pair of (Marc Jacobs) sweatpants.

We cannnnn all pull out the Grade 9 goodies and
start sporting those STRETCHY WAISTBANDS-- guilt free.
Alexander Wang | Spring/Summer 2010
These are RIGHT up his alley.
Other collection items include: relaxed trousers + crop tops

Michael Kors | Spring/Summer 2010
retailing @ $995 USD

Rag & Bone(left) | Yigal Azrouel(right) | Spring/Summer 2010
...spicing that cotton up with some poetry, boho, glam & girl.

Unique and Marc by Marc Jacobs | Spring/Summer 2010
approx. $350 USD

* * *

Jerry Seinfeld once said (yes, I watched that):
"You know the message you're sending out to the world with these sweatpants?
You're telling the world: 'I give up. I can't compete in normal society.
I'm miserable, so I might as well be comfortable.'

To that I say: "SUCK. IT."
(in my Roots x JC ensemble)

cheering it on.

Sure, this is not for me.

But I'm glad that someone(s) else out there is also getting a excited
(like i did here)and spreading buzz about these creations.


That's right-- VARSITY JACKETS.
Even with the hate I have for looking super ESL in them, I will
still continue to vouch for their up and coming potential.

Dear male that is reading this blog:
Go. Get. This.

by: 'Giuliano Fujiwara'
Chaching $$$ @ hereeeee

monkey magic.

HAHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHA.
Monkeys.
Always.
Do.
The.
Trick.

'Costa Coffee'-- UK
by: Karmarama

Based on the old age theory:
"If you a bunch of monkeys in a room long enough with typewriters..
they'll be able to write the entire works of Shakespear"

... stupid people.

alternative intake.

Being Asian I'm not usually shocked by the random chip

flavours of the world. Having been brought up in a world
where 'Calbee' basically offers anything of your dreams:
(pizza..with real cheese bits, grilled corn wasabi, curry...., tako)

I was pretty convinced that I was quite steeped culture and knowledge
of the junk food aisle of the supermarkets...
UNTIL....

*dun dun dun*

...I found these little treasures in the cupboard.
TRUST. It legitly tastes like a 'McDees Cheeseburger'

So on that note, I went on a rampage to see what other fruity things (pun!)
they have out there in those unexplored aisles....

(Lichi, Kiwi, Mango, Blueberry, Pomegranate)
Mostly likely won't contribute to your fruits and veggie intake.
But, even if it did, I'm not sure how I feel about it...
Let's be real lamb sounds pretty darn good though....mmmMMMmmm.
Slash, LOVE the fake 'Lays'

americana.

hoolllllleerrr humans!

So, I am temporarily exiting the realm of computer clicking
and not into the world of books and nerdlings.

... I feel like I belong here.
I world without Revit City seems like a good one.

REGARDLESS. I DID PROMISE TO RESUME MORE
DESIGN GOODIES. So I'll simmer on the 'me'.

* * *

Printemps in Paris decided to celebrate...
...Americanization I suppose (*eye roll* + ???)

ANYHOW. Hollering at (yes, that's my new word) Franco-phone
artist 'Brainwash', to create 14 window displays that
represent New York.

This included a huge ass King Kong chillin' over the front doors.










Surprised at how the 'Jersey Shore' cast didn't make it?
-- me too.

'Printemps Window Display'-- France
by: Brainwash

lint is a shell's best friend.

hahahahahahhahahahha. my tummmmy hurted.

"guess what I like to do for fun-- I hang glide with a Dorito"


"Marcel the Shell"

oh lawwwd. this is good times & a half.