mateo

premiere

2009-02-11T09:06:00.000-08:00

Last Thursday Marsha took me as her date to the world premiere of 'Confessions of a shopaholic' in Ziegfeld Theatre.
Marsha designed the jewelry for the movie, and I have to say it's absolutely fabulous (jewelry, not the movie ;)), especially a blue necklace in one of the last scenes.
'Confessions of a shopaholic' is coming out this Friday, it's not like the best or anything (even though there are some funny moments), but I recommend it to everybody just because of that fierce jewelry.

On Marsha - Prada coat and YSL boots, one me - vintage coat and Chibs shoes.

flu season

2009-02-04T10:16:00.000-08:00

Sorry for my long absence, but I came down with a flu, and then it turned into a throat infection.
For the last two weeks I haven't really been doing anything and I turned into a couch potato, thanks to Netflix and Hulu.

So now I'm wrapping up myself in a scarf and waiting for that damn winter to be over!!!

coat - Shades Of Greige
jeans - Sixty
shoes - Yohji Yamamoto
scarf - Yves Saint Laurent

gallery

2009-01-10T12:07:00.000-08:00

On Wednesday my friend Dovanna invited me for on opening at Jan Krugier Gallery on Upper East Side.
Jan Krugier, renowned Polish art dealer, died two months ago and that exhibition ('Tension, Invention, Intoxication, Liberty - Victor Hugo to Martin Ramirez') is dedicated to his memory.
It was the first time I met Dovanna's daugter - Kamila. After I took my coast off, they both started laughing, because it turned out, that CDG Play's logo on the cardigan that I was wearing was designed by Kamila's dad, famoust Polish graphic designer, Filip Pagowski.
Anyway, it wasn't the Picasso's vases or Victor Hugo sketches that were the center of attention that night, but that little heart designed by Mr. Pagowski. All the older ladies at the opening wanted to know the story behind that logo, and of course, where you can get Comme des Garcons in NYC.
After the opening I joined Dovanna for a loft party in East Williamsburg. I've never been to that neighborhood before and I have to say, I was little worried at first, because the whole area really looks deserted, but inside of those old factory buildings there are the most amazing lofts I've ever seen.
And, of course, hanging out with Dovanna is always fun. She used to be a supermodel in the eighties, and she is one of the most interesting and fun people I've ever met. She told me the story about Naomi Cambell starting her career as her assistant, she got photographed by Robert Mapplethorphe and she is super fabulous. Thanks for a great night Dovanna!!!

cardigan - Comme des Garcons
shirt - Michael Kors
pants - Diesel Black Gold
shoes - Alejandro Ingelmo
clutch - Balenciaga

10

2009-01-08T23:22:00.000-08:00

10 most stylish movie songs ever

10.

'Tomorrow belongs to me'
I just adore these haircuts, even though the idea behind that song is like pure evil. ('Cabaret')

9.

'Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon' - Urge Overkill
How many times I've done Uma Thurman's 'Hallo!' ??? ('Pulp Fiction')

8.

'I've seen it all' - Bjork
The most beautiful scene from the most beautiful movie I've ever seen. ('Dancer In The Dark')

7.

'Wise Up - Aimee Mann
How much more normal you wanna be?? Just watch that movie ('Magnolia')

6.

'You made me the thief of your heart' - Sinead O'Connor ('In the name of the father')
Roisin Murphy knew where to take the inspirations from.

5.

'If you could read my mind' - Starz on 54
Too bad it wasn't my time yet!!! ('54')

4.

'Your Song' - Ewan McGregor ('Moulin Rouge')
Visual masterpiece!!

3.

'Cucurrucucu Paloma' - Caetano Veloso ('Habla Con Ella')
The most stylish crowd ever!!!

2.

'Llorando' - Rebekah Del Rio ('Mulholland Dr.')
Still, one huge mystery.

1.

'Money' - Liza Minnelli, Joel Grey ('Cabaret')
The ultimate!!!

christmas

2008-12-26T08:37:00.000-08:00

This year was the first time my parents spent Christmas with me in NY.
Yesterday, after stuffing ourselves with Polish food, we took a long walk in Central Park, then we went to Brooklyn Bridge after sunset and we ended up at Rockefeller Center, which was more crowded than I've ever seen.

and that's me checking out the Cruise collections at Bottega Veneta:

and Louis Vuitton:

coat - Subscript
jeans - April 77
sneakers - Yves Saint Laurent
bag - Balenciaga
hat - Crowncap
sunglasses - Dolce & Gabbana
scarf - Tibetan store
sleeves - Dior Homme
gloves - Zara

shiny disco balls

2008-12-23T10:03:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays, Y'all!!!!!

shirt - Dries Van Noten
jeans - Diesel
necklace - Bloomingdale's
tree & ornaments - Urban Outfitters

santa

2008-12-18T20:59:00.000-08:00

Dear Santa!!!
Since I was a really good boy all year long, I think I deserve all presents from my list this year. And just to make your life easier, I've picked them all in one place - Hermes store (except for the crocodile Birkin, but I believe in your magical power to score one of those for me)

the bag

the bracelet

the sneakers

the scarf

the beach towel

the tea cups

the watch

for all special ones...

2008-12-10T22:51:00.001-08:00

holidays

2008-12-05T20:21:00.000-08:00

Today was my last day off before Holidays (yes, I'm a busy man ;)), so I wanted to declutter my closets, decorate the Christmas tree and get my apartment ready for my parents (this year they're coming all the way from Poland to spend Christmas with me in New York).
But instead I was playing with my new favorite website - Closet Assistant. It's an amazing tool for all people like me - with the excessive amount of clothes and not enough storage space.
Now it's getting really late and I don't feel like cleaning or organizing anymore, so I'm just gonna watch some episodes of 'Lipstick Jungle' and go to bed.

coat - Topman Design
cardigan - vintage
t-shirt - Calvin Klein
jeans - April 77
boots - Yves Saint Laurent
belt - Gucci

That coat is one of the very few things that I've ever got from Topman, and I have to admit I've received multiple compliments on it (usually people think that it's either by Rick Owens or Maison Martin Margiela). I can't wait for their first shop in NYC to open - hopefully this spring.

silver

2008-11-29T10:37:00.000-08:00

The winter sales this year started really early - thanks to bad economy and less people shopping.
I recently found out that one of my favorite NY stores - Lounge is being moved to Miami, so they have a huge sale going on right now. So far I got that pair of jeans and a trench coat, but I'm still waiting for more markdowns to get a pair of silver Alessandro Dell'Acqua sneakers I've been dreaming about.

sweater - Sisley
jeans - Energie
boots - vintage

leopard

2008-11-22T11:11:00.000-08:00

I totally agree with Styledigger - leopard is also my favorite animal print ever.
It's all over my apartment - from sheets to furniture upholstery and even a room divider:

And I love all leopard printed items - from the tacky ones found on a flea market to the most sophisticated ones, like that YSL jacket:

jacket & boots - Yves Saint Laurent
corduroy pants - April 77
t-shirt - TSE
belt - Gucci

in da hood

2008-11-14T14:45:00.000-08:00

I've always loved zebra print on clothes and accessories.

sweater - Burberry Prorsum
jeans - April 77
hood - Official Tourist
bag - vintage

halloween

2008-11-04T11:29:00.000-08:00

This year's Halloween was very unusual for me. Due to my oral surgery I wasn't able to go to the Village Parade or any of the amazing parties going on that night.
Instead I stayed home. Jessica and Jose came over to keep me company and we watched the most outrageous scary movies from the seventies:

'I spit on your grave'

'Sleepaway Camp'

'The Omen'

Those movies were probably meant to be scary back then, but now they just seem ridiculous with their special effects and fake blood everywhere.

Besides, I felt like shit after the surgery, so I didn't even make an effort to dress up this year.
Here is a couple of my costumes from previous Halloweens:

kevin

2008-10-30T21:14:00.001-07:00

Last weekend one of my best friends, Kevin, was visiting from San Francisco. We haven't seen each other for a while and we finally spent some time together - shopping, eating at our favorite New York restaurants and, of course, going out at night. Too bad he lives so far away now, because I really miss getting in trouble with him!!!
And whenever we go out together, for some reason we draw all the attention.
Here is a couple pictures of us taken by Marsha at the Comme des Garcons store in Chelsea:

I really love Kevin's style, he always looks very cute.

the time is now

2008-10-24T22:59:00.000-07:00

I got those pants as a present few years ago from Metta, one of my Thai friends. They suppose to be part of their traditional outfit.
I never really wore them that much. First I was worried that people gonna think that I'm some kind of freak. Then, at some point, similar pants became so popular that I didn't wanna wear them for obvious reasons.
So I guess now their time has finally come.

vest - Balenciaga
pants - brought from Thailand
boots - Dr. Martens
bracelets - vintage
ring - Zales

more plaid

2008-10-16T22:20:00.000-07:00

I may seem little boring, but plaid seriously is my favorite pattern lately.
Few months ago I wouldn't even think of possibly putting on pants like that, but I guess people change. Too bad they are such a seasonal item, because it's a relief after wearing skinny jeans for last 2 years.

shirt - Michael Kors
jacket - Armani Exchange
pants - 7 For All Mankind
shoes - Creative Recreation
belt - Levi's
bag - Christian Audigier

hirst

2008-10-10T22:53:00.001-07:00

Fall is my favorite time of the year, too bad it doesn't last that long. I love being able to wear just a t-shirt with a little jacket over it practically every day.

I was really excited when I first heard about last season's collaboration between Damien Hirst (who is definitely my favorite artist alive) and Warhol Factory X Levi's. But the only thing from the whole collection that I got was that patent leather jacket. Their t-shirts just didn't look good on me, and paying $3000 for a pair of jeans with Levi's tag on is ridiculous (even though they were hand embroidered with Swarovski crystals).

One more thing - today I'm breaking my rule of only one graphic motif per outfit - there are guns on my scarf, crosses on the jacket and tied hands on the back of my t-shirt. But I think it's acceptable, since you can't really see them all at once.

on me
jacket - Warhol Factory X Levi's X Damien Hirst
t-shirt - John Galliano
jeans - Sisley
sneakers - Yves Saint Laurent
belt & scarf - Diesel

plaid

2008-10-02T20:59:00.000-07:00

Plaid tops + tuxedo bottoms have become my signature look lately.
Oh, and check out my new hair color - it's platinum with ash toner.

jacket - Triple Five Soul
jeans - April 77
sneakers - Creative Recreation
belt - Diesel
necklace - vintage

flannel

2008-09-26T15:49:00.000-07:00

I've always had a thing for plaid flannel shirts, so I'm really happy that they're back. I got mine yesterday at Uniqlo and wore it for a night out on the town with E.
It was pouring, so we got soaking wet, and on the way back home we stopped by for an early breakfast in a nearby diner. How romantic ;))

vest - Surface To Air
plaid shirt - Uniqlo
tuxedo pants - Diesel Black Gold
boots - Dr. Martens
hat - New York Hat Co.
bag - Addicted

wish list

2008-09-17T11:47:00.001-07:00

It's still pretty hot in NY, but I'm sure it won't last long. The fall is coming guys!!!!
These are few things that I would really like to have in my wardrobe.

1. Lanvin sneakers

The hottest sneakers from the hottest brand of the season. A must-have!!!

2. Burberry Prorsum coat

I've seen it in their store a couple weeks ago and it's just perfect!!! (and very expensive, too)

3. Dior Homme - Bedrock Jean

I love that acid pattern-look on jeans.

4. Maison Martin Margiela - Banded Sunglasses

I've seen few people wearing those already, and I think they look super-cool.

5. Hermes belt

Few days ago I was looking for a blue belt in my closet and I couldn't find any. Besides, belt would be probably the only thing I could afford in Hermes store now.

6. Bottega Veneta - East West Intrecciato Tote

I could really use a new weekender bag.

7. Louis Vuitton - boots in damier graphite

Louis Vuitton might not be as ghetto as Gucci yet, but it's definitely getting there. So this season will probably be the last one that I'm wearing anything with LV logo on. Oh, and if I had a motorcycle, I'd get a matching helmet too ;))

8. Rick Owens - leather vest

I have all different kinds of vests, but not a single leather one.

9. Dior - Christal Black Diamond Bezel Watch

I know I'm such a marketing victim and I wouldn't even look at it if it hadn't been for Sharon Stone in the ads.

10. Everything from Balenciaga's F/W 2008-09

I wish I could just go to their store and get the whole collection in my size ;))

uk

2008-09-11T17:40:00.000-07:00

I've finally found the right outfit to go with the shoes that I got in Tokyo 7 a couple months ago.

vest - Positano
t-shirt - Calvin Klein
jeans - Cheap Monday
shoes - Moschino
hat - Stetson
tie - April 77
watch - Diesel
cuff - Ed Hardy

glam rock

2008-09-04T11:47:00.000-07:00

We rocked that party last weekend!!! Me + Martin + Jessica = big trouble.

I saw those boots at Barneys last week, and they reminded me of David Bowie. I knew I had to have them, but I didn't know that after dancing in such heels I wouldn't be able to walk for couple of days!!!

vest - American Apparel
jeans - April 77
boots - Jean-Michel Cazabat
belt - Christian Audigier
jewelry - vintage

barneys

2008-08-30T09:32:00.000-07:00

Sorry for my long absence, but my internet has been screwed up lately (Time Warner really sucks!!!!).
Martin is visiting from Boston again. This time he has a very good reason - Barneys warehouse sale. This is the major shopping event in NY. Twice a year Barneys opens its warehouses in Chelsea, and gets rid of all the clothes, shoes and accessories that they weren't able to sell in previous season. And the markdowns are usually between 70 and 80 %, so it's really worth spending hours in outrageous lines.

top - Goffo Jack
jeans - Sisley
shoes - Chibs @ Shoegasm
bag - Louis Vuitton
hat - vintage
belt - Club Monaco
bracelets - vintage & Yves Saint Laurent
watch - Wittnauer
necklace - Anothai

10 favorite things

2008-08-20T11:28:00.000-07:00

The summer is almost over, thanks God. This year wasn't actually really bad, but there were few days, when the temperature was like 96F (36C), with the humidity comparable to southeast Asia.
These are few products that help me get through 'harsh' New York summers.

1. Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Toner It seriously makes my face less shiny!!!

2. Charged Water from Mac
I keep it in the refrigerator and spray all over my face whenever I feel too dried out from the AC.

3. Light Elements Smoothing Fluid from Aveda
No more frizzy hair!!!

4. Sugar Lip Treatment from Fresh
A $22.50 item I can't live without!!!

5. Shiseido Oil Control Blotting Papers

A must, specially at the end of the day.

6. Antiperspirant Deo Stick from Clarins
Simply the best.

7. Fashion Avenue from Bond no.9
I usually prefer stronger, muskier fragrances, but this is my idea of a perfect summer scent.

8. OligoPur Purifying Cleansing Gel from Phytomer

My favorite facial cleanser for the summer.

9. Overnight Clearing Gel from Dermalogica
For some reason my skin always breaks out in the summer. This is the best solution I've found so far.

10.Homemade body scrubs
All natural, made at home by one of my managers. They're priceless!!!

shopping

2008-08-15T12:41:00.001-07:00

I think the idea of slow fashion is getting to me (or is it my AmEx bills?? ;))). I've decided to really cut my expenses and stop spending so much money on clothes.
We spent the whole day with Martin and Justyna shopping in the designer stores on 57 street (I love the new Burberry Prorsum collection!!!!) and our favorite vintage stores in East Village. Normally I'd come back home with bags full of clothes and/or accessories, but I ended up buying only a pair of skinny black pleather pants from Trash and Vaudeville (I'd been looking for once like that for a long time) and a Playboy track jacket from Bloomingdale's (it was like 80% off, so I just couldn't leave it there).
Hopefully my resolution will last for a while, specially with all new F/W collections in stores now...

on me:
top - Cowboy & Angels
jeans - Diesel
sandals - 3.1 Phillip Lim
belt & bag - Louis Vuitton
sunglasses - Dolce & Gabbana
watch - Wittnauer
bracelets - Yves Saint Laurent & vintage

and one more picture - Justyna trying on the most outrageous pair of boots I've seen in years!!!

tourists

2008-08-11T11:26:00.000-07:00

I've been really busy lately, because my friend Martin came over with his sister, Justyna. It was her first time in New York, so I've been forced to do all the touristy stuff.

We went to the Museum Of Natural History (my friend said that in that outfit I really belonged there, I was just missing a bow and an arrow ;))

had a little picnic at Central Park

saw 'Phantom Of The Opera' on Broadway

went to Times Square at night

And seriously that was the most fun I've had in a long time. I think I should start doing this kind of things more often!!!

tunic - vintage
jeans - April 77
flip-flops - Kenneth Cole
bag - Christian Audigier
sunglasses - Dior
watch - Dolce & Gabbana
bracelet - vintage
ring - Zales

summer sales

2008-08-01T21:56:00.001-07:00

Summer sales are almost over, so today I decided to hit the SoHo stores with Mateo#2.
Since I own an excessive amount of pants, shoes, bags and accessories, I was mostly looking for some cute fall jackets. Boy, I was lucky (especially that all of them were between 50 and 80 % off the original price!!!). The only thing I regret is that I missed the private sale at Balenciaga on Monday, because I still didn't have the replacements of my credit cards then (maybe it was my punishment for being a lousy drunk and losing my wallet ;)))

Triple Five Soul plaid jacket at Atrium

FCUK windbreaker at French Connection

Surface To Air vest at Barneys

Members Only short-sleeved jacket at Lounge

favorite pair of jeans

2008-07-25T22:24:00.000-07:00

Everybody has one. Mine is a limited edition of Timmen from last year's Diesel's collection. They're kinda baggy, but they just go well with everything!!!
Today:
-lunch at my favorite sushi place in Astoria
-'The Last Mistress' at IFC (I loved it!!!! I think it's Asia Argento's best movie so far!!!)
-dinner at Caliente
-drinks at Artepasta
-waffles and 'Volver' with Babka at home
And E. never called me ;(((
Quoting one of the characters from 'The Last Mistress' - "In love, the first to suffer has lost"

vest, jeans, belt - Diesel
sneakers - Christian Audigier
bag - Louis Vuitton
watch - Ed Hardy
sunglasses- Dolce & Gabbana
bracelets - Yves Saint Laurent & Aldo

Sex And The City

2008-07-19T11:32:00.000-07:00

I went shopping for a wallet and ended up with a jacket and a pair of sunglasses - that's basically the story of my life ;))
I was really impressed by my first visit to Patricia Field's boutique on Bowery. They carry a lot of 'Sex and the City' memorabilia, like the famous Carrie necklace or Timmy Woods' Eiffel Tower bag (too bad they didn't have the Birkin that Samantha was trying to get her hands on in one of the episodes :)), as well as vintage eyewear and some hard-to-get brands like Hysteric Glamour or Sophia Lamar Will Kill You.
I got a pair of Jean Pierre Lamy's wayfarers that change color - looking from one side they're pink, from the other - yellow, and a super-kitsch whistle on a matching lanyard.

I also got a birthday present for Mateo#2 - some Nasty Pig underwear (I wasn't sure if this is a right gift for an 18-year old straight boy, but he seemed to like it ;))

We ended up stuffing our faces with Max Brenner's chocolates (now I'm 100% sure that they put some crack in it, 'cause we just HAVE to have it at least once a week ;)))))

And I went to see 'Sex And The City' with Joanna (the first time ever I saw the same movie twice in the theater, and it's only because she hasn't seen it yet)

on me:
shirt - G-Star
wifebeater (lol) - Fruit Of The Loom
shorts - Diesel
bag - Rogues Gallery
sneakers - Louis Vuitton
belt - vintage
necklace - Pesca
watch - Dolce & Gabbana
ring - Zales

wallets

2008-07-17T22:36:00.000-07:00

I have to go shopping for a new wallet ASAP. I lost one last week and I'm really sick and tired of carrying everything in my pockets. I've just been going through some on-line stores and this is what I found:
clockwise from top left:
Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Audigier, Dior Homme, Louis Vuitton

clockwise from top left:
Dolce & Gabbana, Bottega Veneta, Maison Martin Margiela, Balenciaga

My favorite is Maison Martin Margiela, but this is the most expensive one ;((
And what do you think??

debauchery

2008-07-15T10:45:00.000-07:00

I spent the whole Friday hanging out with my Polish friends Joanna and Przemo. First we had lunch at Sharaku - my favorite sushi place around St.Marks (the company I work for owns that restaurant so I have to say that lol), then some vintage shopping (I scored an amazing Xavier Delcour tank top for $50!!!!!), desserts at Max Brenner (I'm sure they put some drugs in their chocolate, because we've been addicted to it for years ;))).
In the evening we went to the movies to see 'Tell No One'. Finally somebody decided to distribute that great movie (which came out in Europe like 2 years ago as 'Ne le dis a personne') in the US. This is definitely one of the best things I've seen this year, and once again I realized how much better European cinema is!!!
We finished the night getting completely waisted at Lips (I was depressed, because E. stood me up again, so I had a good reason ;)))

PS I've decided not to drink ever again - not only the whole outfit was ruined by a cosmopolitan 'accidentally' spilled all over me, I'm too embarrassed to go to Lips again, but I also lost my favorite Louis Vuitton wallet (on the other hand I have a good excuse to go shopping for a new one ;)))

polo - J.Crew
shorts - Theory
sandals - 3.1 Phillip Lim
bag - Louis Vuitton
hat - vintage
sunglasses - Dolce & Gabbana

japantown

2008-07-10T23:13:00.000-07:00

Today we went with Marsha to the Bank Street Theater to see 'Hana Ichimomme' - a Japanese one-woman play performed by Seiko Tano. It's a story of a mother who sells her daughter in Manchuria during World War II. A major tear jerker with an amazing koto music in the background.
Being in the Japanese mood, we decided to go to East Village for takoyaki (octopus balls, the best thing I've eaten in my life!!!!!!).On the way there we stopped by Lips - my favorite drag queen bar/cabaret. Too bad I didn't take any pictures, because how often can you see Bette Midler, Dolly Parton, Cher, Madonna and Joan Rivers in one room!!!!

on Marsha:
bag - Balenciaga
jewelry - her own design (the necklace is gonna be featured in one of the upcoming episodes of 'Ugly Betty')

on me:
henley shirt - G-Star
jeans - Sisley
shoes - Dolce & Gabbana
bag - Christian Audigier (sold out everywhere!!!)
belt - Louis Vuitton
watch - Wittnauer
bracelets - vintage & Yves Saint Laurent
necklace - Anothai

New York, New York

2008-07-08T23:26:00.000-07:00

As much as I love New York, there is one thing I can't stand about that city. The weather. Recently it's been so hot and humid that my hair never looks good anymore, I can't wear the clothes I'd love to, I feel like being dragged out of my apartment every time I have to leave it, etc.
So receiving the present from Tomek last week gave me a little hope, and a little preview of the winter to come.

The hat, made of white fox, is kinda small, so I think I'll be turning it into a fur headband anytime soon. Thank you Tomek!!!! (that thing was worn by his mom decades ago).
And, since I was in my (winter!!!!) zone trying it on, I wanna show you guys the coyote hat that I got on last Bloomingdales winter sale.

I know that PETA activists will be after me right now, but oh well!!! (and sorry for no make up ;))

groupie

2008-07-03T23:55:00.000-07:00

I love Agyness Deyn. It's really sad, but having been in New York for so long I saw her only once, at some party at Don Hill's a while ago. And I was too wasted to act like a real groupie back then (which is probably not a bad thing at all ;)))
I might sound like a fashion (or marketing) victim, but I really want all the stuff that she's doing ads for. And since I'm a sucker for oversized t-shirts, I got one from House Of Holland (even though they are little passe now).
t-shirt - House Of Holland
jeans with gold thread - April 77
black sneakers - Yves Saint Laurent
fedora hat - G-Star
patent leather bag - Christian Audigier
tortoise sunglasses - Ray Ban
leather cuffs - Ed Hardy

all that shimmers is not gold

2008-06-29T09:11:00.000-07:00

Bling bling, metallic clothes, patent leather, yellow gold - always loved them, always will.

pants - Lip Service
sleeveless sweater - New Yorker
sneakers - Creative Recreation
necklace - Otto Tootsi Plohound
bracelet - vintage
watch - Wittnauer
parfum du jour - 888 by Comme des Garcons

picasso

2008-06-27T20:08:00.000-07:00

I saw that jacket at the window of my local vintage store. The shape, Picasso's paintings everywhere, 100% polyester and the overall out-of-control look made me fall in love with it at the first sight.

jacket - vintage
jeans - Tripp NYC
sneakers - Louis Vuitton
hat - G-Star
sunglasses - Dior
belt - Aldo

hair

2008-06-26T21:26:00.000-07:00

As broke as I am, I still couldn't resist a fancy haircut yesterday.

cut, color, extensions - Shampoo Ave.B

damier

2008-06-24T23:48:00.000-07:00

I was really excited to find a new Louis Vuitton men's shoes catalog for fall-winter 2008-2009 in mail a couple days ago. I've been a devoted fan of LV bags and small leather goods for few years now and I love Damier Graphite print, introduced in their latest collection.
And now - finally they make shoes in that print as well.
This is the pair I've got my eye on:

So far my favorite Louis Vuitton print is the original Damier Canvas, introduced in 1888, but it might change, since I think the black/gray combination is very versatile.

Specially for Martina couple items from my LV collection ;))

key and change holder

pocket organizer

Sac Plat

and me carrying it in the winter

and in the summer ;))

macbeth

2008-06-21T11:17:00.000-07:00

I went to see it with Babka last night. It was amazing, definitely one of the best Polish productions we've seen in New York.

On me - Ksubi t-shirt with attached scarf, April 77 jeans and YSL sneakers. On Babka - vintage dress and shoes.

vintage

2008-06-19T21:41:00.002-07:00

Shopping with Marsha is fun. She's always full of great ideas when it comes to clothes and accessories. Today after lunch we hit the vintage stores in East Village. And I have to say I was really impressed by Tokyo 7 - little hole in the wall on East 7th street. The store is full of vintage and almost new designer clothes, shoes and bags. I'm definitely going back there!!

I got few things for myself, and they were a REAL bargain.

Blue Moschino shoes and red suspenders. I don't think that British flag is still super trendy, but i'm sure I'll be able to pull it off with the right outfit.

Pink Dolce & Gabbana tank top (very gay, specially the silver 'Hollywood' print)

And the thing I've been looking for lately - gold bracelet with a snake's head

so morimoto

2008-06-17T12:04:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I took a trip to West Chelsea. It's not a major shopping area, but on 22nd street bet. 10 and 11 ave. there is the only Comme des Garcons store in the US. And they have a sale right now.
I also went there to visit my friend Marsha, who works for them. Unfortunately the underwear that I wanted to get was sold out, and other CDG stuff is not really my style. But the store itself is really worth the trip. This is by far the most beautifully designed boutique I've seen in NYC. It looks more like an art gallery than a store, with an amazing silver tunnel at the entrance.
From there I went to Balenciaga boutique. The 'mens department' in there is like one rack of clothes and four pairs of shoes, but I wanted every single piece from there!!!!
On my way back to work I walked by fabulous Morimoto, and now some pictures from our (mine and Marsha's) debauchery in there couple days ago.

On Marsha - Burberry shoes and (of course) Comme des Garcons cardigan. On me - YSL sneakers, April 77 jeans and Topman Design t-shirt.

galliano rocks!!!

2008-06-16T09:20:00.000-07:00

Last year I was walking through Stores On Broadway (a little flea market bet.3 and 4 street that doesn't exist anymore) with Przemo when I saw that thing - a leather hat with rooster feathers. We decided that I have to try it on, just for fun. Anothai, the woman who made it, said that few people already were looking at it, but she never expected that she would be actually able to sell it.
After getting few bucks knocked off the price I decided to get it, even though I knew I wouldn't wear it a lot.

t-shirt - John Galliano
jeans - X-Ray
hat - Anothai
watch - Dolce & Gabbana
necklace 1 - Aldo
necklace 2 - vintage

sales

2008-06-15T00:00:00.000-07:00

I hate sales. And I love them, at the same time. A few days ago I went to Barneys, only to see that the Phillip Lim trench coat I bought in April is like a half price now!!!!! Thanks God they don't have my size anymore, otherwise I would be really pissed!! (Still waiting for another mark-down to get that Balenciaga vest I've been dreaming about)

red coat - 3.1 Phillip Lim
turtleneck - Uniqlo
jeans - April 77
boots - Aldo
hat - Stetson
sunglasses - Dior

closet

2008-06-14T00:05:00.000-07:00

Today I was on a mission to declutter my closets and put away all the winter clothes to the storage. Since I'm really lazy, due to the weather in NY, I did so many other things to postpone the cleaning.

I made 'chlodnik' - it's a traditional polish cold soup.

I played with India for a while.

By the time I decided to finally get the job done it was already late afternoon. But I did it, even though I thought it would be impossible. And the mysterious thing is that despite putting away two boxes full of winter clothes, my closets don't look more spacious at all!!!
One of the pieces that's sitting in a box right now, waiting for another winter to come, is that leather coat with fur collar. I've had it for years, I wear it a lot and I believe it belonged to my grandfather long time ago.

Anyway, good-bye furs and cashmere sweaters, at least for few months!!!

coat - vintage
sweater - Uniqlo
scarf - Louis Vuitton
sunglasses - Dolce & Gabbana
earring - Zales

elvis

2008-06-13T12:03:00.000-07:00

Today a very 80's look. I found the t-shirt in some vintage store in the village, but it looked kinda new to me ;)) And the jeans are from my favorite goth/punk store in NYC - Trash and Vaudeville on St.Marks. Every time I'm in that neighborhood I stop by and I usually find some amazing pieces (even though fetishy clubwear is not really my thing ;))

Elvis t-shirt - vintage
red jeans - Tripp NYC
sneakers - Louis Vuitton
white belt - vintage
hair extensions - Shampoo Ave.B ;)

start

2008-06-12T22:25:00.000-07:00

The inspiration for that blog is chicinspector - fashion blog that I've been reading lately.
Last week on the train station I was approached by its author. She asked me if she could take few pictures of me. Of course I agreed, and the same day I saw myself on chicinspector.
Also, looking at the fabulous wardrobes of some Polish girls (and one guy ;)) gave me the idea of sharing the content of mine with all my friends.
Right now, the pictures from last week:

vest - Diesel
shorts - Acne Jeans
sneakers - YSL
bag - Christian Audigier
sunglasses - Dior
necklace - Ed Hardy
bracelet 1 - YSL
bracelet 2 - YSL