Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Buster

Buster R.I.P.

In loving memory of my cat Buster.
Courageous. 
Fearless. 
Adventurous. 
Passionate.

A true inspiration for living!

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Charlize Theron


Charlize Theron
wearing "cigarette dress" by famous designer Charles James.
Charles James has been called America's first couturier. He is famous for his beautiful, sculpted ball gowns and tailored daywear.
Learn more about Charles James on Wikipedia
(more Charlize on my site: www.ninovia.com)

Friday, April 30, 2010

John Enos


The original "spider" man, elbow and all - JOHN ENOS.
Had a dog named Enzo.
"Everybody wants to be Italian"
John's credits on www.imdb.com 

Thursday, April 29, 2010

JUST OMAR - Part 2


PART 2
Part 1: Scroll down to previous post.

V:  Greatest fear?
O:  To fail as a father.
V:  What person do you most admire and why?
O:  My mother, because of her kindness and honesty. She was the most amazing woman  I ever met.
V:  Who is the greatest love of your Life?
O:  Alesandro Ernesto Albertto (my son).
V:  What quality do you like in a woman?
O:  Femininity-Fashionable.
V:  What quality do you like in a man?
O:  Being in touch with his feminine side.
V:  Describe your personal style.
O:  I dress according to my mood :)  I love what was, what is and some of what will be.
V:  Favorite shoes.
O:  GJ Cleverly and Belgian Shoes; Boot Company by Timberland.
V:  Favorite suit maker.
O:  Bespoke by my recently traveled dad, Sr. Carlos.
V:  Any regrets.
O:  Not signing my models to management agreements.
V:  What is your state of mind?
O:  Same as always: Give Love.



Saturday, April 24, 2010

JUST OMAR - Part 1


OMAR.  Just Omar.
If you’ve been around the modeling/entertainment/fashion industry in Los Angeles, chances are you know OMAR – an icon in this town.
Here, in his own words... PART 1 of an interview with Omar.
The Visionary: What motivates you?
Omar:  My dreams.
V:  What inspires you?
O:  My fantasies.
V:  Style icon?
O:  I have a few: The Duke of Windsor, Manolo Blahnik, David Niven, Giorgio Armani.
V:  How about female icons?
O:  Diana Vreeland (Nuff Said)
V:  Most cherished item?
O:  My mother’s gold pendants.
V:  Favorite fashion movie.
O:  Eyes of Laura Mars; The Great Gatsby.
V:  Most stylish city.
O:  New York City.
V:  Which talent would you most like to have?
O:  I wish I could sing.
V:  Your idea of perfect happiness?
O:  My mother always said to me, when all is perfect something is wrong: I stay Happy :)
(Stay tuned for Part 2 to follow....)
Stay Happy  :) 

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Let your art speak for you

Shut up.
Let your art speak for you.

Students at FIDM teamed up with Fender Guitars Co. 
to create a series of one-of-a-kind-guitar-designs.
Awesome!  

Thursday, April 1, 2010

A Fork in the Road

A fork in the road...
Trust your intuition

Webster defines intuition as: "direct perception of truth." 

Hmmm....

Tattoo Artist Apo Whang-od

  Tattoo Artist Apo Whang-od ~ Vogue Philippine Cover ~ Watch this short video clip on my YouTube channel she's 106 years old and a tr...