Diversity.

What Chanel and Iman talks about in the end is true. We need some tropical sistahs in CAMPAIGNS!



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RIP DAUL KIM. 1989-2009

It's very upsetting to know a model (especially a model of color) has passed away before her prime. She was totally fierce. I hope Saint Gianni and Coco takes care of you in fashion heaven.

I Pray To The Fashion Gods.

A few days ago, I told my friend that I will kneel, put on my Balmain and pray to fashion heaven and to the saints like Gianni and Poiret so he may be successful in his trip.

I believe heaven will be a place you want it to be. If that's the case, I will die in Dior Haute Couture (meaning I will have a long ass fashion life) and I will be welcomed into the gates, which will look like a VH1 Divas special. Riri, Gaga, Mimi and all the Divas will be there...yes including WhitWhit. And of course, Beyonce will sing Halo while she puts on my....you guessed it....halo. And Tyra comes out and puts my huge Victoria's Secret angel wings on and I strut my shit into the pearly gates, hanging out with Gianni, Yves, and Coco.

Anyways, a glimpse of a fashion angel can be seen in the Alexander McQueen F/W '07 show. I guess that's how I want to float into the sky. P.S. McQueen will never fail to make me cry and appreciate fashion not as materialistic but wearable art and self-expression.

Say No To The Multi-Tasking Model. Just Pose And Look Sexy.

Remember MTV's "House of Style"? Remember how monotonous Cindy Crawford was? When I was younger, the only person who had able was my uncle and my grandma who lived across the street. I was knew fashion from the younger days having a beauty queen grandma who lived with my gay uncle. Lots of blowed-out bangs, Gianni Versace, and wine-colored turtlenecks. I wouls always stay with my grandma and watch "House of Style" while she tended to her garden. That sounds like every gay boy's life in the 90's.




My favorite segment of the show was Mike Campbell (a D&G favorite around the '96-'96 era) and his quirky interviews with male supermodels like Mark Van Der Loo, Alex Lundqvist, Gelati, and Jason Lewis (you may know him as Smith Jerrod from "Sex & The City"). Remember fashion's peak?! STYLE! Oh, how I miss it...

LOVE LOVE LOVE I WANT YOUR LOVE!

If you have not yet seen Lady Gaga's video for "Bad Romance", then you live under a rock! It's one of the best videos I've seen ever because it incorporates fashion which heightens the song's popularity. This has not been accomplished since George Michael's collaboration with 1990's SUPERMODELS and Thierry Mugler and Madonna's "Vogue". Watch the video while I show you a play by play on it's fashion! LOL!

P.S. Her sylist, (who is fashionably credible) Nicola Formichetti, is amazing.




1. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN DRESS AND HEELS, HAUS OF GAGA SUNGLASSES (look closely...they're razorblades!)






2. HAUS OF GAGA OUTFIT






3. RACHEL BARRETT DRESSES, ALEXANDER MCQUEEN HEELS






4. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN DRESS AND HEELS, HAUS OF GAGA CROWN






5. SHINJI KONISHI BAT HAIR HAT (comes in other animal shapes)






6. VAVA DUDU TRENCH COAT, FRANC FERNANDEZ DIAMOND CROWN OUTFIT








7. KEKO HAINSWHEELER MASK, BENJAMIN CHO CRYSTAL ROSARIES, ALEXANDER MCQUEEN HEELS, JAIDEN RVA JAMES MASKS ON MEN






8. NASIR MAZHAR ORB, ALEXANDER MCQUEEN HEELS, VINTAGE GIANNI VERSACE SUNGLASSES






9. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN OUTFIT (from "Plato's Atlantis")








10. BENJAMIN CHO POLAR BEAR FAUX COAT, ALEXANDER MCQUEEN HEELS, CARRERA SUNGLASSES






11. ALEX NOBLE RED OUTFIT






12. HAUS OF GAGA METAL BRA, RP ENCORE RAT HEADPIECE, ALEXANDER MCQUEEN HEELS

I Need To Lay Off The Mimosas.

I was at work a few days ago and I see an issue of Paper Magazine in our breakroom. I am very fond of the magazine and Mickey Boardman's pieces. I was reading his column "Ask Mr. Mickey" where he puts his input on questions gay men like me would ask. I came up on this question...


DEAR MR. MICKEY,
I'm not the wildest of sorts, but that's not to say I can't throw back a couple of wu wu's and a Jägerbomb every hour on the hour. I currently hold a job with reasonable hours and on average go out, let's say...four nights a week? Truth is, I'm bordering on what the kids might refer to as being "burnt out". I'm tired of running on low energy but don't really have the time for total relaxation and revitalization. I was wondering if you had any suggestions (i.e. diet or beverage changes, disco naps, etc.) about how to stay energized while at the same time seizing the night and all of her ambrosial offerings. --Frankly Fagged


Dear Frankly F'd
You're like the club whore equivalent of a working mother juggling responsibilities, and sometimes you just can't have it all. Yes, it's fun to run the streets and pull your dress up over your head in every dive bar in town, but there's only so much of that a girl can take and still show up fresh-faced at her desk at 9 a.m. It's important that you do a good job and make you boss love you, regardless of how often you go out, because if you get shit-canned who's going to pay for your drinks and recreational pharmaceuticals? The best plan is a preventative attack. Pick and choose the parties you go to. Don't be the girl who'll go to any party or any dumpy dive and stay till closing time. Pop out for one little drink but save the big blowouts for the fabulous parties. Or pop out for a soda pop, because if you don't guzzle booze, you'll feel better in the morning. MM isn't saying you should drink Ovaltine while you're partying backstage with the Stones, but if you're just hanging around your local bar with your friends, there's no need to get blitzed. That way you'll be fresh and rested when the real wild nights happen. Although from the sounds of your question, you're a serious alcoholic and you might want to check yourself into rehab immediately.



Holy shit. I think I wrote that question when I was drunk because that sounded like me! Oh sad. And I'm writing this after coming home from an afternoon mimosa session with a good friend. That did put some perspective in my life. I really do need to choose my battles. Lay off the hard liquor for the good events. Sadly, there's a real good event tonight. Oh well....

Yummy Yummy Screw: Joseph Altuzarra Edition

I haven't dont this in a while. Let's say hello to Joseph Altuzarra. French born and Asian, he is the up and coming fashion superstar that captured the hearts of Editor-In-Chief Carine Roitfeld and even my Princess RiRi. He had cut his teeth at Marc Jacobs and now he has his own line. You can hate me for saying this but I rarely find Asian guys attractive (maybe because they aren't into to me either...we'll talk about that for my next post) but DAMN he is CUTE. He's a total Yummy Yummy Screw.

Living The Life One Shoulder Pad At A Time.

So it took two wasted weeks to receive my biggest splurge of a lifetime. Yes people, I got a new Balmain jacket. "Wasted" because our postal system is totally idiotic. I checked the tracking number saying that it was already in the country from France and when I called, they said they actually left a notice in my mailbox that I needed to pick it up. I wasted my days off waiting for my package to arrive. I feel so bad because I called the warehouse company screaming my ass off that I wanted my money back.

But alas, I picked it up last Friday and this bitch couldn't be any happier. It's sad that I have been wearing the jacket for the past 4 or 5 days but if you bought an item that costed you an arm and a leg, you'd want MILK it too. This is the first time I wore the jacket. I went out to brunch with one of my best girlfriends, chatting it up....eating chocolate souflee, drinking copious amounts of mimosas and wine. Class at its finest.



I know. I look like a total L.A. wreck. Gross.


OTHER UPDATES!

I have yet to mention that I went to the Sartorialist book signing about 3 weeks ago. I ended up being the first person to wait in line and it so happens that the Sartorialist himself, Scott Schuman was so enamoured with my hair calling it "reminicent to Grace Jones". LOL! Thanks Scott. Meeting one of my fashion heros was amazing. What's more amazing was walking past the 300+ people waiting in line while I strut my shit in last season's Balmain. Ok, I reall need to stop with this fashion house. I don't want to be labeled as someone who has the "Balmainia fever". Sadly, I kind of do. Next season, I'll change it up and maybe wear some cute Joseph Altuzarra....if only he made menswear. Who am I kidding?! I'll wear his clothes. Give it an androdgynous twist to it. It's how I do!


YET ANOTHER UPDATE!

My godson is looking super cute everytime I see him! He is such a calm baby. Barely cries. TOO CUTE!




FASHION UPDATE!

I am so lacking some footwear. Thankfully there is SOOO many great shoes right now. I am thinknig of either getting some Dior Homme hightops from this summer's collection. In black of course. Maybe some Comme Des Garcon biker boots. But the shoe that I am drooling over is actually a woman's shoe. No, no...they are not high heels...they're the "Frankie"'s and they would look AMAZING with my outfits for this season! NEED TO GET IT! I DIE!

YAY! I'm A Fairy Godmother!

Although my family is crazy and borderline psycho, we have gorgeous genes. LOL! I am very happy to announce that my beautiful cousin had her beautiful baby boy and the beautiful baby boy is going to have a beautiful godmother....which is ME! naturally. Can't wait to enlighten and nurture this child's mind, teaching him tolerance and what is appropriate to wear for each season. Don't worry, I will never put ruffles on my godson...let's leave the ruffles to me!

Speaking of ruffles, maybe it'll be cute if I wear my Viktor & Rolf ruffled tuxedo shirt to the Christening! LOL!

Chyes?!

The Gay Physique: Every Hetro Envies Us.

Every hetrosexual person envies a gay man's body. We know that although personality is important in the world of dating, physicality is also.

The masculine side: There are two paths a gay man can go physically: ultra-masculine and ultra-feminine. David Beckham, Brad Pitt...these men are definitely influenced by gay culture. You can tell they take care of their bodies in the gym. And gay men built the gym. HAHA! Come on, because of gay men, the gym has been popularized since the 1970's. And if you see guys in straight clubs who sport Ed Hardy on their hard bodies acting machismo, they can definitely blend in at a gay club also. Ironic huh since these guys are usually the homophobes. I see straight gym bunnies looking like total gay guys with thier dye jobs and gem-studded shirts.

The femme side: Women love befriending the skinny gay. Because they envy their skinny bodies and wish they had the same slender silhouette. This is the path I can definitely relate. These gays are the type who follow the feminine trends and fashion. And yes, I have a big girl following. I collect "Alternative Lifestyle Companions" (better than saying fag hag) like Pokemon cards. I have different types and all are FIERCE!

Basically, the physical upkeep is important because gay people are vain and we always try to beat the next bitch next to us..all the time. It's always a competition out there. America's Next Top Model, American Gladiators...same GAY CONCEPT!

Mariel Haenn Is Someone I Inspire To Be...

Mariel Haenn, Rihanna’s amazing stylist, has been interviewed by My Fashion File. Obviously, she was asked about RiRi. And in case you haven’t realized, the beautiful Mariel was seen with Rihanna at Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010.

Which trends from the Spring/Summer 2010 catwalks are you getting excited about?

Some spring/summer trends that I’m excited about are bold bright colors and big accessories…lots of flowy silks, satins, and chiffons. I especially love that jumpsuits are going to be big for spring.

Who or what influences your creativity when styling your clients?

My clients influence me a lot, and many times they have a good idea of what type of look they want to achieve. Runway shows and Old iconic movies definitely give me inspiration. Grace Jones is one of the top influencers of my work.

If you could get your stylistic hands on any celebrity who would it be, and how would you style them?

Luckily I have the one celebrity I would love to work with (Rihanna) but if I had to choose some one it would be Lady Gaga. I love what she does for entertainment but I would love to bring her into a more everyday look of her creative expression.


Has the international recession affected the way you style your clients?

The recession hasn’t so much affected the way I style because I work with every price range of clothes but not necessarily all high end.

Which cities in the world are your favorite for seeking new inspiration?

My favorite cities are Japan, London, Paris, and New York.

Out of all the people and fashion shoots you have styled which has been your personal favorite look?

Wow! Personal favorite look might be Rihanna at 2008 AMA awards performance look (studded bustier and eye patch) or Ciara feat. Justin Timberlake “Love Sex Magic” video.

Rihanna’s style has evolved from Barbadian island girl to bonafide style icon, which you are partly responsible for. How did you decide on the drastic change?

Rihannas evolution was a natural progression that worked with the evolution of her music. When I first started working with her she was in her baggy jean phase and my goal was to make her a little more cutting edge and sexy and over time continued to push the envelope.

What fashion trend do you wish had been kept in the designers studio?

I wish that crocs never left the design lab! Although I’m all about comfort but we can do better that!

What fashion trend do you think will stand the test of time?

I think that the rocker chic look is going be around for awhile. A few other styles that I’m loving right now and will probably stand the test of time are from the Saks Fifth Avenue Fall 2009 Want It! campaign presented by MasterCard. Key pieces within that campaign include looks like: the strong shoulder, rocker boots, leggings, mixed metal necklaces, cozy knits, the neck loop, the forever bag, the vest, three-piece dressing for men and the lacquered lip. All items can be found at Saks Fifth Avenue or on Saks.com and you can use the “the little black card,” the Saks Fifth Avenue World Elite MasterCard for purchases in and out of Saks to earn rewards towards your next Saks purchase.

How would you describe your own personal style?

My personal style is street-chic, and I like to wear comfortable clothes with great shoes, bags and lots of jewelry.

What top tips do you have for our readers when it comes to developing a personal style?

When developing a personal style I suggest lots of research, magazine tear sheets and references that you like to get a good sense of what you’re looking to achieve. Start slow and don’t try to redo your whole closet at one time




Thank You RIhannaDaily for the picture.

Fall Is Finally Here And I'm Finally On The Twitter-verse.

I am very happy to know that Fall is finally here. It's finally raining in the streets of L.A. I love this weather. I stashed my summer clothes in the darkest part of my closet and pulled out all the thick knits, scarves, jackets, and dark clothes. What am I saying? I always wear dark clothing but in this season, it gets more interesting. As much as I love this season, I'm kind of hoping that it can flash 6 months so I can purchase something from Alexander McQueen's S/S '10 collection, "Plato's Atlantis". The collection is whimsical' the prints are AMAZING and the shoes are to die for. No need to see and adore any other collection. This is hands down the important collection for the upcoming season. Just check out Karlie Kloss working the sea nymph aesthetic.



Anyways, this season makes me feel more alive. I find more energy and romance in these times. The atmosphere of L.A. even feels more bearable. It's my rebirth. I was finally convinced to join Twitter. For the past year, people eg me to sign up for one because they would love to see me rant about my cynical, sarcastic, fabuleux, and over-the-top life. I was also informed that it can boost my blog's traffic. I really want to spread this blog. I know there's a lot of fashion blogs out there. And there's a lot of GAYSIANS who blog about fashion. But I think my point of view is better. I mean...come on....I'm way cuter.

Oh...SO FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER. i promise, I will make your day. Click on my cute photo!





UPDATE!: RIHANNA'S COMING BACK! THERE'S A RELEASE DATE!! EXCITED!!!!!

I'm A New Woman Now...

The reason I haven't updated lately is because I have been busy. Ok..that's not the only reason. I also got lazy, I have to deal with stress emotionally, personally, and physically and blogging about it is not my way to relieve things. I finally can say that things have changed and I feel better now. I have surrounded myself with great people as of late and weeded out the people who can anchor me down or slow my personal growth.

Fashion Updates: I ordered another Balmain jacket. yeah yeah...One is enough but I need one in black. And one from the Fall/Winter collection. Today is the start of fall and it's 68 degrees. That's pretty crisp for Los Angeles weather. So I pulled out my Viktor & Rolf shirt and Dolce&Gabanna tartan bow tie out of my archived closet and sported it today. Parisian chic is my aesthetic for this season. Think Emmanuelle Alt and Francoise Hardy as an inspiration. A good friend, Kayla opened my eyes to a Balenciaga high heel boot that is subtle enough for me to wear. I try my best to stay androdgynous without wearing women's shoes but this one is a good one to wear. And of course, my fashion icon Rihanna will always be an inspiration.

Personal Updates: I'm skinny. Okay that is not an update. Duh. I'm going to be a fairy godmother. My cousin is going to pop out a bundle of joy and I AM VERY EXCITED! My own living doll HAHA! I will do my best to inspire the child in every aspect, not only fashion-wise. I already have a cute outfit to wear for the baby christening. Think RUFFLES! My other cousin also had a baby and it's the cutest thing ever! I need to use these children to find me a man. Gaybies are the newest accesory to a gay man's life!

That is basically the important shit in my life right now. Very blessed right now. Time for some slideshows!



It was a Safari theme and I was the only ho to be festive. Ugh Leave it to me to upstage the preggo lady. So Carrie Bradshaw of me.



Baby: Cute
Baby throwing up on my silk Roberto Cavalli silk tuxedo shirt: Not Cute

Happy Birthday Madonna.

EVERY gay. Whether they like to admit or not has been affected by Madonna. Everyone has a favorite Madonna moment. Everyone from RiRi to Lady GaGa has been inspired by the Queen. Today is a gay national HOLIDAY.

Happy Birthday Madonna Ciccone.

MADONNA Vogue MTV Music Awards
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Temporary Insanity.

Sorry people. I haven't updated in a while. I'm sure I lost my THREE fans. LOL!

I would want to blame my hiatus on a busy summer, rehab perhaps, or maybe a spontaneous trip to Europe where I left all my belongings and backpacked for months. I just got lazy. And busy too. Been going on random road trips with friends and trying to enjy the sumer life. Honestly, I hate summer. I am happy again since I am stocking up on Fall and Winter clothes. HOORAY! Jackets! Laying! Fur!

I already made my crazy winter purchases. One of many I need for this season. I bought myself a Missoni shawl cardigan. Now I can look like Sasha Pivovarova. I also need ANTHER Balmain jacket for THIS season. More pointed shoulders.

I am offended that a lady said I wore knockoff. Sorry honey, just because I'm a simple guy doesn't mean I can't have luxuries that you can never obtain. But I did like her Gucci shoes. Twas on sale..that's why she copped them. Lucky her.

Okay. I'm just listening to Fleetwood Mac and enjoying my coffee on my lunch break. I promise you (and to myself) that Iwill update more often again.

From your resident RiRi look alike,

Chuck