Close Ups with Caro Marketing

A press preview with Caro Marketing at the trendy boutique hotel Ink 48 yielded a fantastic sneak peek at what is to come in the springtime of 2011 for eleven different collections. It was a mix of some awesome brand new lines that will be launching this spring, such as Jia and Bishop (the diffusion line of Bishop of Seventh, who is best known for their clean tailoring and amazing fits...Bishop of Seventh also happens to be collaborating with Los Angeles artist Michael Chearney this spring on a sick limited edition, feng shui-inspired t-shirt and denim collection!), as well as some long-time favorites such as the always on-trend Aryn K, the classic and sophisticated McGinn Collection, and one of my personal obsessions, Plastic Island (which I first laid eyes on here). Overall consensus? Let's skip the winter and go straight to spring. Any objections?

Details by Aryn K

Prints, pockets, and bows by Plastic Island

Newest Obsession/Limited Edition Collaboration featuring splatter painted garments by Bishop of Seventh x Michael Chearney

Comfortable concert wear by The Grammy Label

Collections Viewed:

Aryn K, Bishop, Bishop of Seventh, Bishop of Seventh x Michael Chearney, The Grammy Label, Jia, Lena Erziak, McGinn Collection, Miss L Fire, Plastic Island, and Shellys London

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M

Fringe Fanatic

via 3ate4

Pleaaaaase...help me identify this sweater!

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M

My Favorite News Show

I always have these crazy obsessions, and I like to let my blog family in on it, so you can enjoy!!! I am obsessed with Christiane Amanpour, and her news show that airs every Sunday morning on ABC. This is the best hour of journalism I had seen on T.V. in my life. I know that is a big statement, but she asks all the tough questions. Her round table is amazing, and she just interviews some of the best. Christiane may dress like a lesbian, speak with a British accent, but she is the real deal in journalism. She has a beauty, charm, courageousness, and sharpness like no other journalist. I also love the fact that she is middle eastern, and it is nice to see her be accepted and do her thing in this climate. If you are looking for some good news, you have to tune into Christiane, I promise you won't be disappointed.

Crossed Up

MASSIVE cross necklace. Avant-garde, yet holy at the same time. LOVE the innovative, contemporary and unexpected way that Maria Francesca Pepe presents the most ancient of symbols in her fashion jewelry.

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M

Photo Diary: NY Fashion Week, Day Eight

Anna Selezneva, Backstage at Ralph Lauren Collection

Yana Karpova, Backstage at Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren Collection

Details at Andy & Debb

Filming of Isaac Mizrahi

Backstage at Davidelfin

Davidel Fin + Christian Louboutin

Anna Wintour at Calvin Klein

Julianne Moore at Calvin Klein

Calvin Klein Collection, Women's

Rain storm at Lincoln Center

Fashion Week Diet

Details at Rebecca Moses

Gwen Stefani, designer of L.A.M.B

What I wore: Top by Emma&Sam, Shorts by Wilfred, Zoe Boot by Sam Edelman, Socks purchased at LF Store, Necklace and Rings by Anuja Tolia

Day eight (final day) of NY Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011 Collections:

J.Mendel, Ralph Lauren Collection, Andy & Debb, Isaac Mizrahi, Davidelfin, Argentina Group Show, Calvin Klein Collection Women's, Rebecca Moses, Naeem Khan, L.A.M.B.

To read my reviews of each collection from NY Fashion Week S/S11, learn more, and see more, check out and subscribe to Future Claw Magazine, here.

xx.

M

Frustrated Actor

I am writing this blog, because I want to document, the low times, as well as the high times in my career. These past two weeks have been a terrible low. As I strangely love to audition, and lately it has been so slow that I have been on one audition in the past two weeks. My manager, said she is having a bit of trouble getting me in for the recent films. Again, type, and my musical resume getting in my way. It is a blessing and curse looking the way I do, because I don't fit any one's mold. I am a multi cultural looking man, and tons of characters are very specific to "type". I fall in the middle for many of these projects. This is a struggle I have no control over, but I believe when it does happen, it will be huge! I can't let being SPECIAL stop me, I just pray that more opportunities come. It is hard to be a talented actor, if no one will even let you in the door to audition. My manager is going to start pushing more, which I think I need, because I know I have the chops. It is also slow in musical theater land, but that is expected as there aren't many roles again, out there for my type. I am learning the art of patience, and sticking to my guns. I don't want to go back to the chorus, it is time to move on. However, I will take a chorus contract if there is a great role I can understudy. Or if it is a featured ensemble role, and that could satisfy my appetite as well. This is still a struggle to get out, ex specially when I have to turn down money, to follow my dream. I am sticking with my dream, and I know this too shall pass. I do have a couple of auditions this week, so, I will just press on, and look forward to my future.

Made in Heaven AW10

MiH Jeans reference their British heritage and the bohemia of the 1970s Kensington Market, but are jeans that you can wear forever. Timeless cuts, great fits, and amazzzzingly comfortable, this premium denim line really is Made in Heaven.

To learn more, see more, and to shop for MiH Jeans, click here.

Thanks to Lani over at MiH for sending me the AW10 Look Book!

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M

Gaga Pays the Bills

Artwork by Craig Gleason

Lady Gaga goes money and Mr. Washington gets a makeover. Amazing.

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M

Studded Seal

via knighttcat

Dope jacket.

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M

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo #2

This is the second part of my three section series, on the book that I am in love with. I finally got to see the foreign film version of this mega hit book, "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo". This film got very high critical acclaim, but it won't be receiving praise from me. I was very disappointed in this film version. It had nothing to do with that actors, because I enjoyed all there work. My biggest complaints come from the screenplay. Stieg Larsson must be rolling around in his grave. They got rid of one of my favorite characters. They killed off characters that were alive and well in the book. They changed many plot lines, and change the story around. It wasn't a murder mystery that was nearly as thrilling and entertaining as the book. This was a huge disappointment for me. I know that the book is long as hell, and I am sure they had to cut stuff out. However, some important plots, stories, images, relationships, twists, and love was missing from this film. It was so hard for me as the book was so fresh in my mind, and I just don't understand why they would change something that was so brilliant. This only makes me nervous for the Hollywood version of this film, and I pray that we get it right.

On a positive note, some of the more graphic scenes shot in the foreign film version were exquisite. The acting was so real, and intense. They didn't miss a note, and showed more than I expected. It made me so uncomfortable, that at this moment, I knew that they were doing there work. That the work was honest, and that it did exactly what it was set out to do. That is the only positive I have to say about this film. I think if you haven't read the books, you would probably love this movie!

Fingers are crossed for the American Version of one spectacular book.......

Photo Diary: NY Fashion Week, Day Seven

Details at Bill Blass

Michael Kors. Can you spot Rachel Zoe in the front row?

Donald Trump and Melania Knauss at Michael Kors

John Forte performs at Nanette Leopore

Kristen Chenoweth talks Red Bull-Vodkas after Nanette Leopore

Me & Jamie-Lynn Singler at Nanette Lepore

General Idea

Flowers at Adrienne Vittadini

Me & Singer/Dancer Omarion at Gottex

Fun in the front row at Odd Molly with Nikki Hilton and Sky Ferreira

Shoes at Mackage

Lincoln Center

Future Claw Team: Omar-Me-McGraw

What I wore: Dress by Millau, Belt purchased at LF Store, Jacket by Yigal, Poland Boots by Jeffrey Campbell, Socks purchased at LF Store, Scarf by Franco Ferrari Bracelets byKen+Dana Designs/David Yurman, Rings by Ken+Dana Designs/House of Harlow/Artifacts by Casey

Day seven of NY Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011 Collections:

Bill Bass, Michael Kors, Nanette Lepore, General Idea, Adrienne Vittadini, Gottex, Milly by Michelle Smith, Odd Molly, Anna Sui, Mackage

To read my reviews of each collection from NY Fashion Week S/S11, learn more, and see more, check out and subscribe to Future Claw Magazine, here.

xx.

M