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BRIGHT BURST: PHOTOSHOOT BY FAST! |
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MAY 1, 2009 |
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Last week, FAST (Fashion and Student Trends) at UCLA did a photoshoot by the Broad Art Center. We had to be at the art center by sunrise, but it was totally worth it! The photos and the models (who are on the FAST dance team, by the way) look great. The sunlight right over the horizon, brightly colored tops and movement of the dancers all symbolize the arrival of spring season. Definitely introduce some bold, vibrant colors into your spring wardrobe this year!
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LA FESTIVAL OF BOOKS |
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APRIL 27, 2009 |
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This year, the LA Times Festival of Books was held right on UCLA's campus. Almost all of the campus was overtaken by white tents and stages for local bookstores and publishing companies. For one weekend, thousands of people came to UCLA's campus for book signings, book talks, and sales. Authors such as Eric Carle and Ray Bradbury came to sign books and read excerpts as well!
Many companies that were there took advantage of the huge crowd and had huge discounts on all kinds of books, from children's books to science fiction novels. Admission was free as well, so it was definitely worth going to. There was also some tasty carnival food like roasted corn on the cob, which is never offered at the dining halls. :P
Anyway, the LA Festival of Books was a great way to spend my weekend. Enjoy the photos I took while I was there!
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URBAN ART - THE CARMICHAEL GALLERY |
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APRIL 19, 2009 |
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This Saturday, I took a trip with a few of my friends to an art gallery in West Hollywood. The Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary art is located near La Brea and Sunset (right next door to High Voltage Tattoo) and currently has two exhibitions on display. One of the exhibitions, named "Hollowood," includes the work of two urban artists: Aakash Nihalani and Ellis Gallagher.
Nihalani uses the streets as his canvas, using primarily geometric shapes to create new and often boggling perspectives. He paints seemingly three-dimensional objects onto flat surfaces such as signs and sidewalks, fooling the eye and forcing the viewer to see in a different perspective. Although he works in New York city, I saw a few prints of his street work up for sale at the gallery. His art looks confusing at first, but it really does force you to see the urban world in a more creative light.
Ellis Gallagher, another artist featured in the exhibit, uses chalk to outline the shadows of objects found on the street such as fire hydrants, bicycles, trash cans, and street signs. According to the gallery website, Gallagher's work is meant to "enhance the beauty of everyday objects and mundane situations that are routinely overlooked." While we were walking around Sunset boulevard, we even saw a few of his drawings on the ground, with his signature next to them!
Visiting an art gallery is a great way to spend a weekend and exercise your mind in a creative way. Even the smallest galleries have something quirky and interesting to them!
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THE KEYBAG, BY JOAO SABINO |
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APRIL 9, 2009 |
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One of the more interesting accessories that appeared in this month's issue of Elle was the Keybag, designed by Joao Sabino of Portugal. It is made entirely out of computer keys, with nylon lining on the inside. According to the designer's website, the keybag is really meant to be a work of art: "there is the intention to generate a shape from fragments (keys), altering their order without losing their bond to the primitive object."
The bag comes in four different colors, and goes for about 168 dollars. Not only that, but Elle magazine featured it in one of their "Get the Look" spreads for April! The keybag is a quirky accessory, but the boldness of the keys and the color contrasts are much like the strong graphic prints and colors that we are seeing this spring.
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THRIFT STORES: THESE SHOES AREN'T 300 DOLLARS |
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APRIL 4, 2009 |
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I didn't realize that life was so expensive until I got to UCLA. I've blown through so much money on food, necessities for my dorm, and of course, dreaded textbooks. In order to make the most out of my incredibly small budget, I search endlessly for the best deals in stores and on the internet. My philosophy? If I find it on sale at one store, I can probably find it even cheaper somewhere else.
I've adopted this philosophy when I shop for clothes as well. Sure, I can get a pair of brand new True Religions at a trendy boutique in Westwood, but can I realistically pay 200 dollars for a pair of jeans? I'd rather pay forty-eight for a pair that are used, but still in excellent condition. And I did, thanks to a store called Buffalo Exchange!
Buffalo Exchange is a nationwide chain of thrift stores, with one conveniently located near the UCLA campus. Although it's small, it sells a wide array of tops, bottoms, outerwear, shoes and accessories for guys and girls. The idea of thrift stores sounds a little gross at first; wearing clothing that was previously owned by someone you don't know does sound a little bit weird. But most of the clothes at Buffalo Exchange are in excellent condition, and if you are willing to put in a little bit of effort to search through the racks, you are bound to fall in love with something.
Did I mention that a lot of their products are also designer labels? As I was browsing through the store yesterday, I saw a pair of violet Steve Madden pumps for eighteen dollars. I didn't notice any wear and tear on the shoes, either! On the Steve Madden website, pumps can cost upwards of fifty dollars. I also saw a pair of Joe's Jeans for twenty-eight dollars. As I click through their website right now, most of these jeans cost more than 160. As I said before, I bought a pair of True Religion jeans at Buffalo for only forty-eight dollars. These jeans were in great condition when I bought them, and they are honestly the most comfortable pair I own. I like knowing that I don't have to take a trip to the mall or an outlet center in order to find high quality fashion for a low price.
And if you're into environmentally conscious practices, thrift stores are definitely the way to go. Buying used clothing means that you aren't investing in clothing which is made by the masses every season, out of raw material. Buffalo Exchange in particular has a program called Tokens for Bags, in which customers accept a token instead of a plastic bag when they purchase. Through this program, millions of bags have been saved from being thrown away and dumped in landfills.
You don't have to break your budget in order to be trendy and stylish. The next time you feel like going shopping, find your nearest thrift store and check it out. Chances are, you will be amazed by the great deals you'll find!
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You're intelligent, ambitious, community-minded and socially responsible. You pay
attention, you have an opinion, and the world would do right to take notice.
At BCBGeneration, we hope to represent you, your unique voice and outlook. Not just
with our clothing, but taking our cue from your standout qualities, by giving you a
place to express the ideas of your generation. A place where you can come together to
communicate and thrive, in your own words and with your own aims.
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