La Carmina is a friend of mine (as well as a few of her pirates, yar!). I consider myself very lucky to have met her when I was a gogo dancer at Batcave LA. She came to review it and we’ve been friends ever since.
La Carmina modeling for Sugarheart Magazine
Curious who this sexy latex-clad Asian diva is?
La Carmina is a worldwide traveler who is a gothic Lolita, visual kei, kawaii fashionista and foodie. Not to be missed she runs the blog LaCarmina.com. As she travels the world she seeks out fashion, places and food of the weird. This has led her to work for The Huff Post, NHK TV, The Food Network & The Travel Network. Basically, she is not only a pretty face but smart as a whip too.
Here is your chance to meet her in the flesh and learn more about this gorgeous dollface in my favorite party town, LAS VEGAS, NV!
We have been pegged as a soulless society of plastic people in tinsel town. That is why I LOVE proving the outside world W-R-O-N-G.
LA is a cool town, with too much to do. We thrive in culture, artistry with a neo-futuristic background to live in reminiscent of ‘Metropolis’. We have underground culture an are the bringer’s of new, not old.
Case in point I bring you Leveled Magazine & Den.m Bar’s Wednesday social at the Hive Gallery in DTLA.
Let me explain a little about the cool cats who ran this, starting with Leveled Magazine;
Their Mission; Bringing the culture of Los Angeles (and the world) to your brain. With everything from epic editorials to fierce fashion these guys have won me over. I get sick of ‘genre’ magazines that cover one maybe two things.
This month’s issue includes a Beautiful spread on Audrey Kitching and a weird editorial article & photo shoot with stars like Bobcat Goldthwait and Kathy Griffin.
Let’s take it a step further for the fashionably aware out there.
Los Angeles hippest custom denim company Den.m.Bar was repping this too. Den.M Bar for those not in the know is best described as a couture jeans company. Walk in and pick from a huge line of custom denim creating a jean for yourself that includes picking out your own zippers, pocket cloth and even thread. Custom is the 21st century ultimate couture and now it’s accessible.
Angelenos are notoriously picky ranging from food to clothing despite our casual looking lifestyle. Which is why I only go to events like this. With fashion, culture, and an open bar. Yes, Leveled Magazine had drinks mixing voddy with One Coconut Water or ever lovely Honest Tea. There was even fizzy Kombucha from the fab people at Health-ade.
Now you have a perfect evening. I even have the pictures below to prove it.
Check out the gallery below
Seem’s LA culture is alive and well. Perhaps the whiners out there will reel in the snotty comments on how LA ‘has no culture;.
Let’s face it kittens. When we do it, we do it right and with a BANG. LA’s luxe crowd never looked so cool in 100 degree weather.
(Photo straight stolen from Michael K and crew at Dlisted.com because it is too good not to share http://dlisted.com/)
According the lovely people at E! Charlie Sheen is back for another romp in the scary movie series. This should be interesting with his ‘Tiger Blood’ on set, i.e. crackhead craziness.
Wait there is more, Lovely Lindsay Lohan aka LiLo has signed on too. Oh…Em…Gee….Fuckballs. This is beyond interesting. I expect this to be ….HIGH-larious. Imagine the Wizard and Queen of drug addiction together. What kind of insurance do you need for that kind of movie? Holy bejesus!
As far as Lohan she once again, or should I say notoriously, has NOT signed a contract yet. So um, is she in it?
Her rep said that, “as of right this moment,” she had not inked a deal, but all insiders are in agreement that she is definitely doing the movie.
Sources also say that the ever-comebacking Charlie Sheen, despite being uncomfortably killed off in Scary Movie 4, will be back for the next sequel, which is being touted as a complete reboot of the franchise and is due in theaters Jan. 11, 2013.
Oh eff me, really. This is like all the other movies Lindsay says she is in. They want her but she is even HIGH-er risk than Sheen who at least has a REAL career backing him up. Maybe he can use his magic Wizard powers to push this through because it will be a must-see movie.
Lets hope neither one OD’s or dies half way through shooting I kind of want to see this made.
Way back in 2009 I had an amazing shoot with French Photographer Lise Sarfati for the photo series, ‘On Hollywood’. I have quit smoking since (yay me!), but the effect of the photo itself is striking and phenomenal. Like something out of a of an old Italian film. I am VERY proud of this photo.
I just found out it got featured in the New York Times photo editorial (jaw dropping)! HUGE thank you to Robert Kenney for finding this for me online (shameless plug, check his photo work of ME at http://www.RobertKenney.info )
In case you are unaware of Lise Sarfati, new to the arts or interested in learning more here is a little info on her.
Lise is Internationally renowned photographer who has done fashion campaigns which have appeared in Vogue, has shown her photos around the world and more recently in the Louvre Carousel and the Rose Gallery in Venice/Santa Monica. Most importantly is a she is key artist in the photography world.
Bill Murray is after all a ‘serious’ actor now. Ever since ‘Lost in Translation’, we lost Bill Murray. That sweet, sideways smile, dirty mouth, quippy one-lining kind of guy has set sail.
Thankfully, we still have Akroyd. Dan Akroyd had partied with Humpty AND Tupac in the 90s. He has written, produced and played some of the most amazing characters in cinema history, including Elwood Blues. The man is a genius;
I will give Akroyd the benefit of my doubt. He is dedicated, slightly funky, a genuine classy weirdo and I appreciate that.
When I heard they were doing a ‘Ghostbusters 3’, I admit to cringing REALLY HARD. I seem to be having my childhood bastardized. ‘Dukes of Hazard, ‘Love Boat’. What is next? Rigggggghtht ‘Beverly Hills Cop 20” with Eddie Murphy (desperate). Maybe they should do a ‘Kojak’ movie next. Ugh.
I think if anyone can save this, Akroyd can. After all he got Digital Underground to be in, ‘Nothing But Trouble’. He does have swagger.
Here is a small excerpt of an Interview with Akroyd from Metro.co.uk;
M: Is Ghostbusters 3 finally happening?
D: Yes, we’ve got a brilliant new writer on it and we’ll be passing the torch on to a new generation. We’re working on it to make it just right to satisfy our fans. I’m confident we’ll be in production in the next year.
M:It’s been a long process, hasn’t it?
D: Yes, but now we’ve got the studio on side. We’ve tried a few concepts which weren’t right but now we’ve got a good structure and will make it happen.
M: Is Bill Murray doing it?
D: No, I can tell you he won’t be involved.
M: How do you feel about that?
D: It’s sad but we’re passing it on to a new generation. Ghostbusters 3 can be a successful movie without Bill. My preference would be to have him involved but at this point he doesn’t seem to be coming and we have to move on. It’s time to make the third one.
Will Ferrel is a non-stop genius and full of dry wit, sarcasm and he most definitely has the biggest….funny gene ever.
Ha! Fooled you.
I have been talking about the break up, tryst, bumping uglies of Kristen Stewart TOO much for my liking. I thought I would freshen the air with a little hilarity. Here is Will Ferrel and Conan making fun of the break up/cheating scandal.
Unkle Karl, you and Choupette need to lay off the champagne bonbons.
You are indeed one of the top, jaded designers in the world. I admire you greatly but the bitchfest must stop.
Poor Pippa Middleton was dissed by the emperor of fashion, Karl Lagerfeld.
As unattractive as this photo below may be, Pippa is still stunning. Her booty is all the rage and a celebrity of it’s own in the UK. Sadly, Unkle Karl feels that her booty is all she should show.
According to the quasi-newspaper the Sun, Lagerfeld was quoted as saying;
“Kate Middleton has a nice silhouette and she is the right girl for that boy. I like that kind of woman, I like romantic beauties. On the other hand, her sister struggles. I don’t like the sister’s face. She should only show her back.”
Unlike when he got nasty saying the singer ‘Adele’ was a little too fat in the face, no apology has been issued.
Last time ‘Adele’ received a ton of Chanel bags as an apology. Think Pippa might get some swag? I doubt it.
However if Unkle Lagerfeld IS feeling generous I suggest he send something to show off her butt. The male population will be ever-so grateful. We must, after all, emphasize the ‘positive’.
Diva, Goddess and Fashion Designer Kami Shade. Recently gracing the pages of W Magazine (featuring her black one piece swimsuit) she is an emerging designer with an amazing presence and defining eye. She brings swaths of sequined material to life in a unique way that is both wicked and fun. More importantly totally wearable.
I was recently invited to attend a private and exclusive, invite-only show at Eden Hollywood. Eden Hollywood if you have not been is VERY exclusive. Being an SBE venue gives it an edge that makes an interior designers dream. Add Kami Shade designs and it was an enviable evening.
Eden Hollywood Ceiling Lamps. I was trying to be arty.
Check in was at 9:30 pm. Being media means that you don’t get to waltz in anytime. I did get there early with my roomie and luckily got to see some of the girls pre-show and take a photo or two.
Can I just say they are superstar’s. Between fitting the models, getting them all in air and make up and making sure everyone was happy and organized they were a cut above the rest.
We eventually were led back into the back area/VIP lounge where 2 of Kami’s assistants were working with the models.
While they took care of technical issues, i.e. the girls and I got to socialize a bit. The people working with Kami are astounding and generally greatly amusing….in a good way of course.
I also got to goof with some of the models.
Not all models are brainless and stuck up. In fact contrary to most of the (jealous) populations belief they are ridiculous and fun like the rest of us. (I hear the echo of a ‘Just Like Us’ article here)
UNLESS, they are working. Hair and make up is a must for runway so sit still….
Because if you move you could lose an eye darlings.
After make-up the back bathroom becomes full of girls trying out fits for best fit and Kami’s assistant were super stars while Kami worked with SBE on getting the runway show ready.
She was also super sweet about letting me take a full Diva picture of her. Talented and sexy!
I have to tell you it is incredibly tempting to jump in and help, or try on the clothes. But being a professional I managed to just hang out and not steal clothes like a backstage thief with the bombshells wearing Kami Shade and enjoy the evening instead.
It is interesting to watch the havoc at a runway show. It goes from social hour to run, jump and shake a tail feather. The havoc is amazing and the energy crackles backstage. It is straight 0 to 200 mph and there is no way not to love the chaos. It’s just pure fashion at it’s best.
I have to apologize to Kami for not covering her complete show as there was an issue with SBE club security not letting me out to view what I was covering. However I do have to thank David Bever at for the photos from the runway. They are fabulous.
I present the talented Kami Shade’s Runway show presented by W Magazine & David Bever.
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The best pat of Kami Shade’s fashion show for me though was seeing that she gives back. After the show Kami let the girls take a piece home. A real rarity for a designer and the best way to pay the models back for their hard work. And it was a fray!
Cat fighting models trying to claim the outfits.
Kami Shade deserves major props. Not just for creating a line for women that are gorgeous, sexy with lines that define the body perfectly, but for all her hard work.
Kami Shade is indeed an emerging artist to watch, admire and buy from. Her work is powerful, trendy and grabs the eye. She does make clothing custom, so if you think ‘it won’t fit’, it will. She’s talented like that.
An exhausted Kami Shade and Diva D closed out the night with some high fashion looks.
Well played Kami Shade. I look forward to future shows and seeing you rise to the top
Models, bottle, Eden Hollywood, W Magazine and Kami Shade. Let’s make this passion for fashion rock kittens. I’ll be there covering backstage and then some bringing you runway delights. It will be up Monday (HUGE blog). Wait for it OR go to it!
If you have never been to an amazing SBE Event, Party, Hotel, Restaurant or Club, here is your chance. Tomorrow night W Magazine presents the beautiful and talented,
Kami Shade Fashion Show at Eden Hollywood
I WILL be covering this event, tablet in hand. There will be photos, video, sights and sounds from Kami’s gorgeous models, the runway and of course pretty party people.
There is still time to RSVP and or grab a table for Bottle Service. Numbers are listed above. See you there!!
I am happy to announce today Robert Pattison actually left the home he shared with Kristen Stewart in Los Angeles and moved out permanently. Hear that noise? Millions of Twihards just sighed and fainted.
Robert Pattison says he is ‘devastated’ and has had enough. Remember that ‘source’ from People? Well said source leaked this today.
“I’m not sure they will be able to recover from this,” a source for People said, “[Robert] is heartbroken and angry.” The 26-year-old British actor has cut off all contact with Kristen and remains in seclusion.
America’s highest paid actress just lost some of that 34.5 million dollars because her stock in the Entertainment industry just went down.
Here’s hoping Robert keep’s up the positive and recovers his broken heart. Something tell’s me he will have no problem moving on.
Everyone raise their hand who DIDN’T see this coming. Count of hands *0*.
Yes, Kristen Stewart cheated on Rob Pattison. WHAT? OMG. NO WAY. Yes way, person living in a cave.
Thankfully she cheated with someone ridiculously HOT & British. There were murmurings when these two first met on the set of Twilight they were having an affair. Recently life brought them back together for ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’, which Rupert Sanders directed.
What is actually terribly sad though is he is….married. To supermodel Liberty Ross.
With kids. Two to be exact. What is it about this being the summer of philandering fool’s? First Depp now Rupert Sanders.
A source supposedly close to Kristen had a talk with E! saying;
“Kristen is absolutely devastated,” the insider insists. “It was a mistake and a complete lapse in judgment.”
The source continues, “She wasn’t having an affair with Rupert. It was just a fleeting moment that shouldn’t have happened. She never meant to hurt anyone. She’s a good person who just made a bad choice.”
It’s sad really that they have had to perpetuate a fake relationship this long. Then again look at Tom and Katie.
The ‘source’ goes on to say Kristen loves Rob and Rob is devastated etc. As much as this couple from ‘Twilight’ seem’s like a match made in heaven, something always told me they were not.
I hope the best for Pattison. He deserves better. Millions of Twihards agree.
NO! Say it ain’t so. My one chance to meet and slobber on Johnny Depp seem’s to have flown the coop. Look’s like all us Hollywood Depp groupies will have to wait another year or even, lifetime, for our chance to party with Johnny.
That’s right Mr’ Johnny Depp came to his senses (boo!) and has flown back to the south of France to try to patch thing up with his long-time love Vanessa Paradis. Makes sense since he has two children in the picture now. That’s right. They are getting big enough to know what is going on now too. Lily-Rose is 13, and Jack is nine. Depp is 49 now and needs to stop philandering and fooling around.
I hate to wish them the best, but I sincerely do. Go get your woman Johnny and as the French say ; Bonne Chance!
Oh Chik-Fil-A. I really don’t know HOW to file this. Busted, broke and bad form are a good start though. Maybe dirty, horrible and bigot are new categories I should go with.
Recently when Henson co. pulled their toys from Chik-Fil-A, they put this on their Facebook page after the President of Chik-Fil-A came out very vocally AGAINST gay marriage;
I love The Muppet’s, but now I am PROUD of them too.
The fact is recently the most honorable Henson studios pulled their toys from Chik-Fil-A’s kiddy meals because frankly, the CEO of Henson studios is a HUGE advocate of same-sex marriage.
Good show.
However, when PR scandals like this show up and a company looks like their profits will be taking a dump and losing millions, the weasels show up to cover the companies ass. I ONLY call them weasels because they decided to attack social media on Facebook.
According to Gizmodo they are trying to run a sympathy campaign by LYING and saying the toys have ALREADY been pulled weeks ago. With fake accounts.
Gizmodo had this to say;
Chick-fil-A claimed the toys were pulled because of a “possible safety issue”. That, of course, is a complete lie. A lie that the company may be propagating with fake Facebook accounts of Chick-fil-a sympathists.
And this just fell from bad form to scraping bottom of the barrel. Such tactics are not to be tolerated. Especially when there is proof.
Check this out. Some astute Facebooker caught them at it.
I want to hug him.
Where will Chik-Fil-A go from here? Apparently they will be losing even more funds. They have been banned by the entire city of Boston, Massachusetts is telling them to go to hell as well.
As far as I am concerned they might as well close up their restaurant in Hollywood, CA too. They won’t be profiteering on the gay population in West Hollywood and parties are pretty liberal here.
Time to take a hike Chik-Fil-A, your day in the sun just fell into the gutter.
Well I do declare, looks like ‘Superman/Man of Steel’ will be really….AWESOME! Christopher Nolan you mad genius. Not only has he rocked the Dark Night fifty time over bringing box office records and creating Batman addicts everywhere but now this.
I had heard through the geek grapevine that it was on its way. ANOTHER Superman movie. Oh god. Of course I shook my head ‘nononono’ until I thought it would fall off. However looks like it will rock us just as much as The Dark Knight.
Check it out;
I love the reality edge and it looks dark, emotional and like they did Superman justice in the costume department. We don’t want another Wonder Woman debacle now do we?
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