MAGIC 2009

Hey everyone, it's been a while since I last posted but I've been super busy lately and haven't found the time to blog until now. My last blog was about magic and as promised I wanted to relay all the fun and games that went on during the convention.


My Virgin America cherry has been popped and I have to say, I can't imagine another flight on any other airlines. You can watch TV, play video games, listen to music, chat, and watch your plane as it goes from city to city on the screen in front of you.


Here's our view from the top.


I went to Magic with one of my besties, Allison, and we were both representing Koan Clothing (www.koanclothing.com). The event wasn't as crazy as I had expected but from what the taxi drivers told us the economy had a lot to do with it.

Alli and I.


Here are some photos from the actual event:



We bumped into Common, but couldn't get a pic with him so this is the best I could do. ;)


There were a lot of great art pieces there, this is one of them.



I was really bummed out that there weren't any fashion shows this year (I blame the economy) but instead, after Magic Allison and I found ourselves in the company of models. So it worked out just fine!


Me with one of the models from the Ed Hardy Fashion show and coincidentally one of the prior contestants of America's Next Top Model. Anyone recognize her?



After the convention was really when the magic happened. All in all the trip was really fun, made some great contacts, saw some new clothes, and collected a lot of free stuff. I can't wait for the next trip! ;)

MAGIC 2009 Here I come!

I just confirmed today that I will definitely be making my way to one of the BIGGEST fashion convention in the nation! There's going to be thousands of designers that range from contemporary, streetwear, casual, active, footwear and accessory collections from the world's best. And Magic will showcase the most extensive assortment of menswear in the marketplace today. I looked over the list of designers that will be attending and I can't wait to shop and be inspired.

Here's a video of one of the fashion shows at Magic last year:


Here's another video from dailyfiasco.


I am so excited to go, I can't wait to see new designs and get free things hehe. I'll be going with my friend Allison of Koan Clothing and CircleDotCreative and we can't wait to meet new people in the fashion industry. Anyone else going? If so, hit me up so we can meet up there! I'll see you at MAGIC! ;)

Super Bowl Recap

Go Steelers! Great win! However, the real reason I watched the super bowl is for the commercials. This year was okay, nothing really caught my attention. I was really disapointed that I didn't see any of Miller's one-second-ads. I saw them online, but did not see them during the game. My top spot was the LMAO Syndrome for ABC and the runner up was the Free Dorito's spot. Both ads were really witty and clever.





Here's Miller's one second spot that didn't air:


And just in case you missed the game, or was too drunk to remember the commercials here's a link to watch them all.

2009’s “We” Approach

Because times are hard, companies have directed their ad campaigns to be more “we” oriented. Times of uncertainty, crisis, and danger remind us the importance of family, social, and individual values. This is a great time for companies to capitalize on their “we” factor. Businesses, like Ikea Family, that are already branded using the “we” approach have a great advantage.

Though companies have been using the “we” approach for a long time, now is the time we will be seeing it implemented more and more. Adage.com says “It will be an interesting thing to see which of them (companies) get this right in 2009. They will be the cases we talk about in 2010.”

T-mobile’s new viral ad campaign is a great example of the type of “we” campaigns we will be seeing throughout the year.



This was brilliant. I’m not sure yet if all of those people were dancers, but I’m pretty sure not all of them were. What a great way to visualize people getting together eh?

Read more on this on adage.com

My inauguration day recap

Just in case you missed it:



What an uplifting and emotional day. My favorite part was right before he was sworn in, he made a face that read "oh man, this is it, it's my turn!"

As great as it must be to be President Barack Obama right now, it equally sucks at the same time. His campaign proved that YES "HE" CAN make it all the way to the white house and YES "HE" CAN give America hope. But now, in his hands he holds America's trust and dreams. I hope he pulls through because as much as American's love to love, they love to hate too! The pressure is officially on!

The secret service must actually have work to do now though eh? Guess he's already started creating jobs.

On a side note, I must give my props to Michelle Obama for wearing a dress by an unknown, 26-year-old, American designer Jason Wu. The white chiffon, one-shoulder gown covered in fluffy appliques will now become a part of fashion history. Get ready Wu, because Michelle Obama just put you on the map. Now, all over the nation, aspiring fashion designers are inspired.


They both looked stunning.

Movie Suggestion - NOTORIOUS

I have to admit, I didn't think the movie was going to be any good because the trailer seemed a tad cheesy. However, I just got back from the movie theaters and I was surprisingly impressed with the acting, story line, and how the actors looked identical to the people they were playing (except for Puffy...horrible). Lil Kim, played by Naturi Naughton (a former member of 3LW), showed more than I would have cared to see but was my favorite. Faith Evans looked hotter in the movie then in real life and sang a little better too. The only criticism I have is that the story about the rival between East and West was one sided and a bit too cookie cutter clean. Even so, NOTORIOUS gave a good inside look on Bigy's rough beginnings, relationship with his father, womanizing, and climb to fame. I rate NOTORIOUS a "B" which, in my book, means its a good enough movie to pay $11 for at the theaters!

Lays Potato Chips, healthy? Since when?

Lays Potato Chips have a new ad campaign that might slightly falsify the product... or does it? You be the judge. On January 18 new spots for Lays Potato chips will air that shifts the way people view this snack. This multimillion-dollar campaign will remind consumers that Lays Potato chips are only made of 3 ingredients: potatoes, sunflower oil and salt. Their new tag line is "Happiness is simple."

"The first TV spot begins on a farm, where family and friends carrying coolers are gathering for what appears to be a barbecue. As everyone assembles, potatoes shoot out of the ground in a mock fireworks display."(adage.com)


Like most businesses Lays Potato Chips is just now joining the go green band wagon and is trying to convey the message that this snack is healthy "with 0 trans fat!". So I put it to the test, on my way home today I picked up a bag of original lays potato chips and munched on them in the car. As usual my fingers got oily and when I wiped my hands it left a transparent mark in the tissue. And though this new ad portrays lays potato chips to be a healthier choice the facts remain that it is high on sodium(160mg) and in a 1oz bag has 160 calories. On caloriecount.com they grade the snack a D-.

In the post on adage Gannon Jones, VP-marketing, Frito-Lay North America said that while potatoes are grown in several U.S. regions, Lay's has 21 manufacturing plants around the country so as to ensure freshness on delivery.

However Ms. Simon (unknown ad person) balked at this concept and said "They have factories all over the country so they're locally processed? Give me a break, that's hilarious. You might as well say 'I rolled this cigarette in my backyard so it's local.'"

The new campaign has me feeling a little cheated. Maybe it's just me. Any thoughts?