she flies with her own wings;

The City that I Love,

2011-10-07T23:19:00.000-07:00

"An Eternal Soul: The Nujabes Documentary."

2011-07-23T22:44:00.000-07:00

I'm pretty much anticipating for this ever since I saw the teaser a few months ago.
Here's the trailer for "An Eternal Soul: The Nujabes Documentary."

An Eternal Soul Trailer (Nujabes Documentary) from Abe Spiegel on Vimeo.

"Baby, I'm So Lonely"

2011-05-23T21:58:00.000-07:00

"Lonely (Live Session)" by 2NE1.

Done.

2011-05-18T22:15:00.000-07:00

Today was my last final of the semester .. & my last semester at SF State (I'll talk about that some other time). & I finally presented my final project for my contemporary houses & architecture class. As said in my previous post, I had to do a group project as my final. I was so ecstatic about this project because of my love for architecture & design, & I finally got to make my first real model! (Models from my color & design class from fall 2010 do not count; hence, projects given in that class were bullshit). This project was like my baby, hahah.

Project: Emulate an architect based on their beliefs & style.
Architect: Luis Barragan.
Type of building: Restaurant.
Style: Neo-Corbusier, modernism, cubism.
Details: The use of natural light is the main functionality. Several large windows throughout the restaurant, creating natural light. Tower-like object on the left is the stairwell to the terrace includes large panel windows to create more natural light & give patrons a view of the outside. The open roof terrace includes additional seating area & a bar, guarded by a 4ft glass railing.
Materials used on model: Crescent no. 100 illustration board, polycarbonate sheets (for railing), transparencies (for windows), cement glue, & hot glue.

Under construction.

2011-05-06T21:42:00.000-07:00

For my final in my contemporary houses & architecture class, we have to do a group model project emulating any architect of our choice. My group (sadly, no one knows much about model making or design) decided to emulate Mexican architect Luis Barragan. I'll post up more detail about this project later.

Here's a sneak peak of our work so far, just draft floor plans & elevations:

RIP HUF SF.

2011-03-09T12:37:00.001-08:00

Keith Hufnagel, owner and founder of San Francisco-originated skatewear brand & store HUF, has officially stated that he's closing down their final San Francisco location. It's heartbreaking to hear that a San Francisco-based company is closing their doors but keeping their Los Angeles location. For the past nine years, I have gotten many of my sneakers here & friendships were made with some of the employees. HUF SF has really brought skatewear & streetwear to SF, more or a bit less. I will truly miss HUF SF.

Source: Highsnobiety.

Carhart Flagship Store Grand Opening,

2011-03-07T21:37:00.000-08:00

Carhartt Flagship Store Grand Open in Seoul, Korea from mrsense.clip on Vimeo.

"I Love What I Do."

2011-02-25T00:34:00.000-08:00

"The concept for this Channel started in the middle of a Black Eyed Peas show in Sydney, Australia when will.i.am smiled and asked a fan for her camera. He turned it on himself and in an unscripted moment said, “Even if no one listened to the music that we made I would still love what I do, because I love music from the bottom of my soul to the top of my soul to the inner of my soul, I love what I do!” Now everyone can take part in this movement and it looks like Lani, the creator of the design label Hellz Bellz has something to say."

Source: 80's Purple blog.

Lady Gaga for Supreme.

2011-02-24T00:13:00.000-08:00

I was so surprised when I found out that Lady Gaga did a shoot for Supreme because Supreme is streetwear & I never thought of Lady Gaga modeling for them. On the other hand, the shoot was done by the ever-so-famous photographer, Terry Richardson. I totally love his work--its so raw, risqué, & attention grabbing.

Bape Ladies Spring/Summer 2011.

2011-02-17T00:00:00.000-08:00

Although Bape has finally gone commercial, I still like some of their pieces (but I prefer their collaboration pieces more). I like how they finally expanded into womenswear. Honestly, I wonder how long that will last since many streetwear brands that expand into womenswear doesn't seem to last, i.e. The Hundreds with "Tens." Anyways, here is a few of my favorites from Bape Ladies Spring/Summer 2011 lookbook.

Hermes Fingerskate.

2011-02-03T23:11:00.000-08:00

Hermes did a wonderful collaboration for this video. I love how they used their products & packaging to create a skate park. On top of the great composition, artistic shots, & stylishness, they also included great sound design.

"Do! Do! Do!"

2011-01-13T21:44:00.000-08:00

"Do! Do! Do!" by Carte Blanche featuring Kid Sister.
Directed by Fafi & Yue Wu.

Goodbye 2010, Hello 2011!

2010-12-29T23:46:00.000-08:00

2010, you were good to me. Lots of hangouts, late night adventures, new people, stronger friendships, & heartbreak. I learned more about myself & others. I most definitely matured more. And more importantly, I know what I want in life.

I'm very thankful to have lived another year & experience things that I haven't in the past. Thank you to my friends & family who enabled me to experience these events. Also, to those fools (you know who you are), thank you for making me a stronger individual. Sorry that I am a busy, smart, independent girl that does not fit into your specific criteria.

Anyways, 2011, I know you'll be better than 2010. I'm very optimistic for the future. Let's do it.

[Btw, to friends & readers: Sorry for the lack of updates. My laptop is on the verge of dying right now. :( Plus, I'm barely on a computer now-a-days. You know where to contact me .. & that's not Facebook. Thanks!]

Finally ..

2010-12-14T19:48:00.000-08:00

Yes! I'm finally done with this semester. Academic-wise, this semester was alright; I totally loved my schedule (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday only classes). But I wasn't really fond of the work load. The past three weeks were hell to me. I had a bunch of projects & papers due, and a math final to study for. Thankfully, I had only one actual final test. However, the past three weeks were hell to my body; I overworked myself to the point where I lacked hours of sleep & was a bit malnourished to the point that I had to go to the hospital. -__-'' I hope that I would never happen again. I'm totally ready to relax this winter break.

Castro. North Beach. Chinatown.

2010-12-01T21:22:00.000-08:00

Today, I went around the city (mainly North Beach, Castro, & Chinatown) taking pictures for my creative assignment for my "Biography of San Francisco" class. I had fun & a bit tiring going around the city taking pictures 'cause I haven't taken pictures or gone around the city in a while. So here's a few pictures I've taken. (Please DO NOT take these pictures without credit.)

Wishlist.

2010-11-20T23:59:00.000-08:00

Tangibles,

shoes & accessories;

- Vans Womens Aleeda, $45, via HUFSF.

- ~~Vans Womens Sophie, $55, via HUFSF.~~

- La Mer Onyx Multi Chain watch, $98, via Karmaloop.

- Boots.

- Flats.

- Oxfords.

makeup;

- ~~Illamasqua Lipstick in Wanton, $22, via Sephora.~~
- Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau de Toilette fragrance spray, $45-75, via Sephora.
- Urban Decay Lipstick in Lovechild, $22, via Sephora.

clothing;

- Short Wollen Jacket, $100, via Zara.

- Parka with Cotton Hood, $70, via Zara.

- Ezekiel Bedford dress in white, $44, via Karmaloop.

- BDG Ankle Cigarette jean, $54, via Urban Outfitters.

- Leggings/tights.

giftcards to;

- Urban Outfitters.

- Bloomingdales.

- Nordstrom.

- Sephora.

- Macy*s.

- Zara.

- Aldo.

Intangibles,
- Pass all my classes this fall semester.

- Get into all the classes I want.

- Study for Chemistry 115 placement test.

- Pass Chemistry 115 placement test.

- Pass b.t.w. test.

- ~~Take momma out to lunch for her birthday.~~
- Sleepover with bffl.

- Girls night out.

... more to be added.

Fafi x Kid Sister x Hennessy.

2010-11-17T14:23:00.000-08:00

Hennessey V.S. is doing a collaborative project with visual/graphic designers & music artists. I'm a big fan of Fafi, so here's her collab with Kid Sister. I want this bottle! Check out more here.

"Today, the pain hurts more. Details I don't remember before, I remember now. Remembering why it's so hard to believe. Today, it hurts more."

2010-11-05T23:57:00.000-07:00

thnksfrthmmrs x/3