Painted Smiles and Roses

I find solace in writing. Thanks to several newly planted seeds germinating in my life bed, I barely find time to compose anything anymore - even short, sweet little blogposts. With my new job, which I love, I barely find time to embrace what came so naturally to me: exercising daily, partying downtown with friends, … Continue reading Painted Smiles and Roses

My Rant, Croakies and Coffee

Out of all the tables in Einstein's Bagels, the frat boys just have to sit next to mine.  Both of them are wearing polos - one a light blue, the other dandelion yellow.  Of course, Croakies drape ever-so-gracefully from their necks, keeping their plastic neon sunglasses (more like "sunplastics") from falling.  I think I'll call them … Continue reading My Rant, Croakies and Coffee

Dream a Little Dream of (Me)latonin (or Knives, and other Peculiarities)

On my obsessive quest for the ever-evasive Fountain of Youth, I began taking melatonin supplements.  A natural compound created in the human body, the hormone adjusts sleep-wake cycles, aids sleep, and most importantly, detoxifies the body from harmful free radicals.  A great side-effect is it's supposed anti-aging properties. However, while saying auf wiedersehen to wrinkles … Continue reading Dream a Little Dream of (Me)latonin (or Knives, and other Peculiarities)

John Galliano Fall 2012 Menswear – The Great Depression and WWII

According to Style.com, John Galliano's men's collection, headed by Bill Gaytten, drew inspiration from the 1930s. Contrary to the pomp and circumstance of the jazzy '20s, the following decade seemed to pay for all the delightfully entertaining follies of its predecessor. As such, Gaytten's designs echoed tempting and seductive tones of crime and corruption commonly … Continue reading John Galliano Fall 2012 Menswear – The Great Depression and WWII