A few days ago my pc crashed. Being the techie that I am I decided I'm gonna fix it myself. After trying every trick I had up my sleeve (and believe me i've got tons) i've decided to take the easy way out and pick up a new machine. Sure, I could've rebuilt it as a linux box, but then i would've had the fun task of copying my data over to the linux filesystem and reconfiguring EVERYTHING. All in all I gotta say I like this machine, it's cleaner, and it's quiet, it's fast as hell and I'll be loading it up with all my tools to get this blog going. Fasten your safety belts.
Prada's got some nice kicks for the spring. I'm putting my shopping list together ( I don't do wish lists, this is 08 I'm grown, and I'm doing shit) and WILL be coppin these. Back back tomorrow.......
Friday, January 25, 2008
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Prada Phone 2.0
There's a new Prada Phone coming out and I must have it! Unfortunately I doubt Nextel will carry it since their exclusive with Motorola. Will this be enough of a reason for me to try T-Mobile, it sho nuff is looking that way
At the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, LG showed off the Viewty, an update of the Prada KE850 with some high-end camera features such as a 5.0-megapixel sensor. While that's far from a first in cell phones—the Viewty steps the game up in typical Prada fashion with an ISO 800 mode, an image stabilizer, manual and auto-focus, and a Xenon LED flash that could actually work, unlike the ones built into most cell phones to date.
The Viewty records 120 frames-per-second video files, although only at QVGA resolution (320 by 240 pixels). The phone can also record 640 by 480-pixel videos at a more normal 30 frames per second. That's par for the course for a standalone digital camera, but a generation ahead of today's cell phones sold in the U.S.
The Viewty's form factor is well suited to making the most of its impressive photo and video capabilities. The 3-inch, 400 by 240-pixel, 262K color LCD screen takes up the front of the aluminum-bodied Viewty. There are also Send and Receive buttons on the front panel. On the back, there's a physical jog wheel for easier volume, zoom, and focus control. Meanwhile, the top of the handset sports the Shutter key, the Image Stabilizer key, and a 3-step Module Key for switching between Still, Movie, and Album modes.
In addition to its camera functions, the Viewty is a more-than-capable portable media player, with the built-in ability to decode DivX movies and play them back on the phone's 3-inch LCD. That touch screen, incidentally, also let you write and draw on it, which one-ups the iPhone and is similar to older standalone Palm handhelds like the Palm TX. You can even enter in Web URLs this way when browsing.
The Viewty also includes some more common, but still welcome, features such as HSDPA 3.6—a huge improvement over the KE850's EDGE data radio—along with a suite of Google applications including e-Blogger, Gmail, and Google Maps. Its music player supports MP3, AAC, AAC+, and WMA files, though its microSD slot only works with cards up to 2GB in capacity.
Interestingly, Phone Scoop picked up on a possible, unannounced AT&T deal for the current Prada KE850 phone (Basically they're releasing a generic, knockoff of the Prada phone. If we were talking Men's Shoes think GBX, or Steve Madden with those Manolo knockoffs) which would be renamed the Vu in this capacity. An LG spokesperson couldn't immediately be reached for comment on this.
There's also no word on a carrier for the Viewty, but we'd expect it to follow in the Prada phone's footsteps and be available unlocked via specialty importers such as Dynamism.
At the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, LG showed off the Viewty, an update of the Prada KE850 with some high-end camera features such as a 5.0-megapixel sensor. While that's far from a first in cell phones—the Viewty steps the game up in typical Prada fashion with an ISO 800 mode, an image stabilizer, manual and auto-focus, and a Xenon LED flash that could actually work, unlike the ones built into most cell phones to date.
The Viewty records 120 frames-per-second video files, although only at QVGA resolution (320 by 240 pixels). The phone can also record 640 by 480-pixel videos at a more normal 30 frames per second. That's par for the course for a standalone digital camera, but a generation ahead of today's cell phones sold in the U.S.
The Viewty's form factor is well suited to making the most of its impressive photo and video capabilities. The 3-inch, 400 by 240-pixel, 262K color LCD screen takes up the front of the aluminum-bodied Viewty. There are also Send and Receive buttons on the front panel. On the back, there's a physical jog wheel for easier volume, zoom, and focus control. Meanwhile, the top of the handset sports the Shutter key, the Image Stabilizer key, and a 3-step Module Key for switching between Still, Movie, and Album modes.
In addition to its camera functions, the Viewty is a more-than-capable portable media player, with the built-in ability to decode DivX movies and play them back on the phone's 3-inch LCD. That touch screen, incidentally, also let you write and draw on it, which one-ups the iPhone and is similar to older standalone Palm handhelds like the Palm TX. You can even enter in Web URLs this way when browsing.
The Viewty also includes some more common, but still welcome, features such as HSDPA 3.6—a huge improvement over the KE850's EDGE data radio—along with a suite of Google applications including e-Blogger, Gmail, and Google Maps. Its music player supports MP3, AAC, AAC+, and WMA files, though its microSD slot only works with cards up to 2GB in capacity.
Interestingly, Phone Scoop picked up on a possible, unannounced AT&T deal for the current Prada KE850 phone (Basically they're releasing a generic, knockoff of the Prada phone. If we were talking Men's Shoes think GBX, or Steve Madden with those Manolo knockoffs) which would be renamed the Vu in this capacity. An LG spokesperson couldn't immediately be reached for comment on this.
There's also no word on a carrier for the Viewty, but we'd expect it to follow in the Prada phone's footsteps and be available unlocked via specialty importers such as Dynamism.
One of Prada's Star Designers heads to greener pastures......
Valentino announces new menswear designer
6 hours ago
ROME (AFP) — Valentino, the Italian fashion house whose founder will present his last collection during couture week in Paris this month, on Wednesday named Ferruccio Pozzoni as its new head of menswear.
"Aged 47, Ferruccio Pozzoni has a long experience in men's clothing and has designed clothes for famous couture houses, contributing to their success," the house said in a statement.
Pozzoni "worked for Prada from 1998 to 2004, starting with menswear collections then helping develop the Miu Miu line (for women.) In 2005 he went to Brioni, where he was creative director," the statement added.
Pozzoni's first collection for Valentino will be presented on January 18 during the menswear shows in Paris, even though the men's line has until now always been shown in Milan.
Valentino, 75, announced last September that he intended to retire after showing his final haute couture collection in Paris on January 23, bringing the curtain down on 45 years in the fashion business.
He has been replaced at the helm of the women's lines by Alessandra Facchinetti, a former creative director at Gucci.
*** This is a powermove for Valentino. Will I be wearing Valentino in the spring..................
STAY TUNED........... YOU'RE IN THE NO-SPIN ZONE
6 hours ago
ROME (AFP) — Valentino, the Italian fashion house whose founder will present his last collection during couture week in Paris this month, on Wednesday named Ferruccio Pozzoni as its new head of menswear.
"Aged 47, Ferruccio Pozzoni has a long experience in men's clothing and has designed clothes for famous couture houses, contributing to their success," the house said in a statement.
Pozzoni "worked for Prada from 1998 to 2004, starting with menswear collections then helping develop the Miu Miu line (for women.) In 2005 he went to Brioni, where he was creative director," the statement added.
Pozzoni's first collection for Valentino will be presented on January 18 during the menswear shows in Paris, even though the men's line has until now always been shown in Milan.
Valentino, 75, announced last September that he intended to retire after showing his final haute couture collection in Paris on January 23, bringing the curtain down on 45 years in the fashion business.
He has been replaced at the helm of the women's lines by Alessandra Facchinetti, a former creative director at Gucci.
*** This is a powermove for Valentino. Will I be wearing Valentino in the spring..................
STAY TUNED........... YOU'RE IN THE NO-SPIN ZONE
Monday, January 7, 2008
Best and Worst Trends in 07
I saw this over at signsonsandiego.com and it hit home with me. Alot of this stuff out here needs to stay on the shelf.
Fashion-wise, 2007 experienced some hits and some misses. Here are a handful of styles that made the list.
WOMENBestFun, flirty dresses: Lauren Conrad, fashion designer and star of MTV reality show "The Hills," helped bring dresses back into the fashion forefront. Not only did she wear them in nearly every episode, she even filled her clothing line -- Lauren Conrad -- with above-the-knee kimono-style and A-line shifts. They make the "Best" list for their ultra-feminine style.
Belted trench coats: Classic sophistication with modern appeal -- who could say no to that? The coats were not only functional, the nip at the waist complemented curvier figures such as "the hourglass." Celebs who repeatedly end up on the fashion A-list -- Jessica Biel, Katie Holmes and Jessica Alba -- looked fabulous wearing their belted trench coats this year.
Opera-length gloves: These formal gloves that reach above the elbow struck up visions of Rita Hayworth in "Gilda" (1946) and Marilyn Monroe in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" (1953), and that was a good thing.
WorstSkinny jeans and ballet flats: Fashion should flatter the figure, not take away from it. This combo did the latter. What was sad was that the masses were wearing this style when only a small sect of the female population could actually pull off skinny jeans. That sect? Very tall and very thin women. The average woman who wears a size 12 shouldn't have worn these pants because, in doing so, she did her figure a disservice. Because skinny jeans cut off right at the ankles, they make the legs appear shorter than they actually are. And because they cling to the rear, they make it look larger. Since ballet flats don't offer any sort of height support, they act as accomplices in the crimes that skinny jeans commit.
Booties: Booties, which are typically worn with skirts and dresses, cover up the thinnest part of a woman's leg -- the ankles. They basically cause the same problems as skinny jeans, only in the reverse. Here's to hoping they flee the fashion world in 2008.
High-waisted pants: The massive amount of fabric that extends from the crotch up beyond the belly button results in an unflattering optical illusion. These pants should have come with a warning label that read, "When wearing, derrieres may appear larger than they really are." No, thank you.
MENBestDriver and ivy caps: These houndstooth and herringbone toppers were a nice throwback to the city newsboys of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and a fashionable addition to the classic clothing combination of cardigan and cords.
The "complete" look: Joel McHale, the host of E!'s "The Soup," got this look down. He's known for sporting an oxford shirt, tie, sweater, blazer and designer jeans getup while getting paid to make fun of celebrities every Friday night at 10 (your welcome for the plug, McHale). The look was refined, stylish, modern and undoubtedly masculine.
Square toes: They were a nice change from round and pointy toes, and they gave any standard jeans and T-shirt ensemble a splash of edginess.
WorstMismatched patterns and fabrics: Being too matchy-matchy (i.e. wearing a plaid shirt with plaid shoes) is not a good thing. Being too mismatched is even worse. Leopard print and stripes are not simpatico. And, polyvinyl and cashmere do not belong together under any circumstance -- not even the bleakest of laundry days! The reason why mismatched patterns and fabrics took the runways by storm this year is still TBD.
Skintight skinny jeans: You know those vacuum packaging machines that are advertised on infomercials? The meat comes out shrink wrapped in a piece of plastic. The way that meat looks is how men who wore these jeans looked -- like they'd been shoved into a piece of material that was way too small. The result was this awkward outline of body parts that should never be revealed through a man's clothing.
Skulls on T-shirts: The problem with emblematic shirts is that they quickly become overplayed. Skulls were no exception.
What styles did you like and dislike in 2007?
Fashion-wise, 2007 experienced some hits and some misses. Here are a handful of styles that made the list.
WOMENBestFun, flirty dresses: Lauren Conrad, fashion designer and star of MTV reality show "The Hills," helped bring dresses back into the fashion forefront. Not only did she wear them in nearly every episode, she even filled her clothing line -- Lauren Conrad -- with above-the-knee kimono-style and A-line shifts. They make the "Best" list for their ultra-feminine style.
Belted trench coats: Classic sophistication with modern appeal -- who could say no to that? The coats were not only functional, the nip at the waist complemented curvier figures such as "the hourglass." Celebs who repeatedly end up on the fashion A-list -- Jessica Biel, Katie Holmes and Jessica Alba -- looked fabulous wearing their belted trench coats this year.
Opera-length gloves: These formal gloves that reach above the elbow struck up visions of Rita Hayworth in "Gilda" (1946) and Marilyn Monroe in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" (1953), and that was a good thing.
WorstSkinny jeans and ballet flats: Fashion should flatter the figure, not take away from it. This combo did the latter. What was sad was that the masses were wearing this style when only a small sect of the female population could actually pull off skinny jeans. That sect? Very tall and very thin women. The average woman who wears a size 12 shouldn't have worn these pants because, in doing so, she did her figure a disservice. Because skinny jeans cut off right at the ankles, they make the legs appear shorter than they actually are. And because they cling to the rear, they make it look larger. Since ballet flats don't offer any sort of height support, they act as accomplices in the crimes that skinny jeans commit.
Booties: Booties, which are typically worn with skirts and dresses, cover up the thinnest part of a woman's leg -- the ankles. They basically cause the same problems as skinny jeans, only in the reverse. Here's to hoping they flee the fashion world in 2008.
High-waisted pants: The massive amount of fabric that extends from the crotch up beyond the belly button results in an unflattering optical illusion. These pants should have come with a warning label that read, "When wearing, derrieres may appear larger than they really are." No, thank you.
MENBestDriver and ivy caps: These houndstooth and herringbone toppers were a nice throwback to the city newsboys of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and a fashionable addition to the classic clothing combination of cardigan and cords.
The "complete" look: Joel McHale, the host of E!'s "The Soup," got this look down. He's known for sporting an oxford shirt, tie, sweater, blazer and designer jeans getup while getting paid to make fun of celebrities every Friday night at 10 (your welcome for the plug, McHale). The look was refined, stylish, modern and undoubtedly masculine.
Square toes: They were a nice change from round and pointy toes, and they gave any standard jeans and T-shirt ensemble a splash of edginess.
WorstMismatched patterns and fabrics: Being too matchy-matchy (i.e. wearing a plaid shirt with plaid shoes) is not a good thing. Being too mismatched is even worse. Leopard print and stripes are not simpatico. And, polyvinyl and cashmere do not belong together under any circumstance -- not even the bleakest of laundry days! The reason why mismatched patterns and fabrics took the runways by storm this year is still TBD.
Skintight skinny jeans: You know those vacuum packaging machines that are advertised on infomercials? The meat comes out shrink wrapped in a piece of plastic. The way that meat looks is how men who wore these jeans looked -- like they'd been shoved into a piece of material that was way too small. The result was this awkward outline of body parts that should never be revealed through a man's clothing.
Skulls on T-shirts: The problem with emblematic shirts is that they quickly become overplayed. Skulls were no exception.
What styles did you like and dislike in 2007?
iPhone yeah right
Just when you were wondering what's next they tackle phones. I'm not really into these do everything phones you see out here. Prada known for the minimalist designs and attention to details carry that same focus over to the Prada Phone.
The PRADA Phone by LG (KE850) is a real breakthrough in the industry, as it is a unique, sophisticated and elegant mobile phone with the first complete advanced touch interface. LG and PRADA have worked closely together on every aspect of the product, from handset development to marketing combining the attention to detail and uncompromising quality of PRADA design with the trademark technological innovation of LG mobile. PRADA’s involvement extends beyond exterior aesthetics to the key elements of the user experience such as the advanced touch interface, ring tones, pre-loaded content, mobile phone accessories and the exclusive leather case, inspired by the classic Italian craftsmen tradition.
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Do you have these for Men?
I'm noticing a disturbing trend in the DC area, and in hip hop fashion in general and that's the shrinking of t-shirts and jeans. NEWSFLASH- Guys tight jeans are for CHICKS ONLY! Baby tees are for chicks as well. The blurring of the lines in fashion must stop. I'm getting tired of seeing dudes in these tight ass nut hugging jeans made by John Stockton. STOP IT! It's not a good look.
Also- PULL YA FUCKING PANTS UP GUYS! no one wants to see your dingy ass boxers.
It's also harder to find jeans that fit. I can no longer go into H&M. They're the worst offenders. Every pair of jeans I try on in there is cut crazy. Either they're crushing my nuts or they're too tight. It's incredibly frustrating. For now I've temporarily gone back to Levi's and Abercrombie & Fitch jeans.
I end this rant with the 2nd Commandment from GQ's 10 Commandments of Style modified by yours truly :
Thou shalt wear sneakers AND jeans made for a man.
It’s fine to own crosstrainers and running shoes and hightops. But save them for the gym. When you’re on the street, keep your sneakers simple and classic. Go for ones like Stan Smiths, Jack Purcells, and Sambas. They work with everything, including suits. When it comes to Prada, the America's Cup sneakers are classics and incredibly comfortable. You can't go wrong with a pair of those. My personal favorite is the Car shoe.
Also- PULL YA FUCKING PANTS UP GUYS! no one wants to see your dingy ass boxers.
It's also harder to find jeans that fit. I can no longer go into H&M. They're the worst offenders. Every pair of jeans I try on in there is cut crazy. Either they're crushing my nuts or they're too tight. It's incredibly frustrating. For now I've temporarily gone back to Levi's and Abercrombie & Fitch jeans.
I end this rant with the 2nd Commandment from GQ's 10 Commandments of Style modified by yours truly :
Thou shalt wear sneakers AND jeans made for a man.
It’s fine to own crosstrainers and running shoes and hightops. But save them for the gym. When you’re on the street, keep your sneakers simple and classic. Go for ones like Stan Smiths, Jack Purcells, and Sambas. They work with everything, including suits. When it comes to Prada, the America's Cup sneakers are classics and incredibly comfortable. You can't go wrong with a pair of those. My personal favorite is the Car shoe.
Gotta Have 'Em
My birthday's coming up in a few weeks and I'm looking for some slick shit to sport when I go out for that momentous occasion. I haven't bought any shoes lately and am thinking about picking up some basic black joints. Something versatile that I can wear to work or out to the Avenue, H2O or one of those spots. Found these yesterday:
It wouldn't take much effort for me to hook these up. Although I'm not completely sold on these. The search continues.................
True Confessions......
Ok I have to something to get off my chest. Maybe by confessing to it, I can begin the healing process......
I'm addicted to shoes and pretty much anything prada makes. Ahhh that's better. I've been staying out of Nordstrom's for that very reason. However my birthday's coming up in a few weeks so I have a built in excuse to indulge myself.
I'm addicted to shoes and pretty much anything prada makes. Ahhh that's better. I've been staying out of Nordstrom's for that very reason. However my birthday's coming up in a few weeks so I have a built in excuse to indulge myself.
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