Soul Party Part 2

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

LOL

LOL and some cool

This one goes out to Mr. Cupcakes

Ms. Cupcakes

Time to Rock the Sweater Vest

I was surprised by an unexpected birthday present.  My Dad came through this year and hooked me up with 3 cashmere sweater vests.  I have previously been on the fence about the whole sweater vest idea.  However, I think its time for the vest to be upgraded and become a staple in men’s style.

The value of the sweater vest comes with its versitility.  I was fortunate enough to have the upgraded luxury of cashmere.

Embrace the sweater vest idea because it will make a comeback.  If you cant afford the Cashmere… don’t be afraid to raid your grandfather’s closet…you may find a hidden gem.

Twitter Exclusive Interview with @Sh3n3rd

I had the pleasure of interviewing @Sh3n3rd.  I think you will find her wisdom, style and perspective very refreshing.  @Sh3n3rd introduced me to Bartering on Twitter…T-shirts for Cupcakes…You got to love Twitter.  I hope you enjoy the interview as much as I did.

You are a self proclaimed book nerd.  What are your top 3 books of all time?

The Catcher in the Rye – J.D. Salinger

(I think I may be the female embodiment of Holden Caulfield)

A Prayer for Owen Meany – John Irving

(The character development is so rich that I can still, years after my last reading, hear Owen’s voice in my head as vividly as if I’d ever heard him speak)

The Gift of Fear – Gavin DeBecker

(A manual for living – fascinating study in human behavior and the science of predicting it)

Cupcakes are a new phenomenon…How does your personal style differentiate your treats from the pack?

I like to create my own unique recipes such as : mojito, maple & bacon, clementine, coconut & mint. Making cupcakes is like therapy for me…and have you ever seen anyone NOT smile when offered a cupcake!?

What turns you on about technology? I love how technology is an enabler – it allows people all over the world to create things, learn things, and connect with one another in a way never possible before. Plus, shiny gadgets are sexy baby!

What is your favorite word? Synchronicity

What is your favorite swear word? Sheize!! (unless you speak German you don’t even know I’m swearing! It’s covert.)

Talk to me about your personal style…How has it evolved…How were the 80’s?

I have evolved from the girl who follows every trend and has to buy a new wardrobe every season to keep up – to the woman who is confident enough to know that looking good is about attitude. Confidence is the hottest accessory! I tend to keep it minimalist and focus on quality rather than quantity. Some of my staples are: the classic Calvin Klein pencil skirt and the black Jimmy Choo stilettos, to the Diesel jeans,pink Converse sneakers and a cool t-shirt!

The 80’s were about big shoulder pads, big bows, and even bigger hair. I should have bought stock in Aqua Net back then.

Are Tattoos Sexy? Tattoos are very sexy – mostly because they tell a little bit of the person’s story. I love a person who is not afraid to express who they are.

Drugs, Sex and Rock and Roll…Any Comment? Three things that definitely shaped the world – good, bad, and indifferent.

What excites you the most in the next 6 months? San Diego Comic Con, the new “Fast and the Furious” movie, doing some traveling, and new collaborations that will hopefully free me from my corporate enslavement and keep putting fantastic new people in my path.

Your blog is good…However, it is pretty random…explain the chaos.

Random is my middle name! I know we’re supposed to pick a “niche” and focus there but I’m really not a “niche” kinda girl – I’m interested in so many things and am constantly learning something new. It could also be the A.D.D.!!! ;)   I don’t like to set limits, and it’s a true reflection of all things….me.

Where do you get your inspiration from?

Places, faces, images and colors. Every day I’m inspired by friends and family – the looks in their eyes and the things that they say. I’m amazed and inspired by the kindness of strangers. I’m moved and touched by photographs and works of art. A few words in the right typography can really motivate me -  Helvetica font may be the love of my life.

Check out @Sh3n3rd on Twitter and at her blog http://sh3n3rd.blogspot.com/

Waffle Girls: Real Girls do Real Things

Over the Holidays I got a chance to interview @Wafflesgirls.  If you are not following them you are missing out on Some Cool Girls doing Cool Things.

Although Waffle Girls dessign t-shirts in the same space as Happy Hour I have to awknoledge their style and swagger.  I hope you all enjoy the interviews as much as I did.

ROLLERKITTI
WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR POWERS?
found them in my grandma’s closet behind a mu mu. i recharge them with macaroni & cheese frozen tv dinners.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE FRENCH FRY?
the soggy, limp, gooey ones that flop over when you try to hold ‘em up straight.
MUST HAVE ACCESSORIES?
a solid gold hello kitty watch.
WHAT DO YOU WEAR ON SUNDAYS?
anything covered in glitter.
WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INSPIRATION FROM?
comic books and beyonce music videos.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE WORD?
cottoncandy.
WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR MUSICAL INFLUENCES?
kanye west. my next-door-neighbor’s red and blue parrot.

HOOD CHARLOTTE
WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR POWERS?
i’m sorry i can’t tell you that. seriously, did you really think i would tell you that?
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE FRENCH FRY?
i do occassionally enjoy a curly.
MUST HAVE ACCESSORIES?
swagger is the ultimate accessory. nobody should leave home without it.
WHAT DO YOU WEAR ON SUNDAYS?
my mickey mouse pajamas. don’t you?
WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INSPIRATION FROM?
the cookie monster.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE WORD?
i like them all.
WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR MUSICAL INFLUENCES?
gangsta rap. or britney spears.

MF BRITT
WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR POWERS?
on april 20th, 4200 i ate an apple.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE FRENCH FRY?
waffle cut.
MUST HAVE ACCESSORIES?
spy kits and equestrian riding helmets.
WHAT DO YOU WEAR ON SUNDAYS?
a hat.
WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INSPIRATION FROM?
blood elves, rogue warriors, diamonds and dragons. oh, beowulf, and russians.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE WORD?
ni!
WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR MUSICAL INFLUENCES?
the desperation of my starving cats, iron maiden, car commercials, game show theme songs and slayer.

SIMP
WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR POWERS?
playing 7 minutes in heaven with dumbledore.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE FRENCH FRY?
i cannot answer this question without a parent or lawyer present, next.
MUST HAVE ACCESSORIES?
camera phone.
WHAT DO YOU WEAR ON SUNDAYS
my sunday best.
WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INSPIRATION FROM?
jon & kate gosselin.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE WORD?
nanananananaanananaannanaaaaaa!
WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR MUSICAL INFLUENCES?
beastie boys, sky ferreira.

Check out thier Blog at http://blogs.myspace.com/wafflesgirls

If you like sushi you must Hit up this Hidden Gem

That is if you call a Newbury Street store front hidden.  When it comes to bang for your buck Shino Express fits the bill.  I like to order in and soak up the atmosphere…there is something about that place that makes you feel like you are the only one in Boston who stumbled upon it.

Shino is also part of the cool.

The CooL

This isnt the typical New Years Resolution…In fact its not even a resolution.  It is a quest for cool.

Over the last few months I have been thinking about the idea of cool.  Cool is dynamic and complex.  It is something that comes from within and cannot be explained.  Cool also resonates with others and often defines moments, movements and people.

My goal  for 2009 is to find cool and be cool.  My commitment to cool goes beyond this post or my hunt for hipsters.  I have designated a space in my apartment for cool.  And yes it’s on display…for that’s the only way my interpretation of cool can be judged.

It is one thing to think you are cool but its another to have your peers embrace your cool.

2009 is the year of The CooL.