February 27, 2012

MISCELLANY: ON LOSING WEIGHT AND A NEW PAIR OF GOMMINO'S

A huge note to myself: New office, new fitness regimen (fingers crossed!). I have ascribed to this optimistic take on the Earth’s coming full circle more times than I can recall. Every time I move to a new office (and not the start of a new year) , I, tap into the potential of a fresh start, eager to whip my body into peak shape. But inevitably, the weeks move on and the promise of an improved physical self gets buried under work obligations and perfectly reasonable “I’d rather be doing anything other than exercising” mindset. It’s not that I am lazy. It’s not that I don’t know I would look that much better naked. And it is not that I don’t understand the health benefits. It is simply that getting there isn’t really all that fun.

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(Seeing my photo plastered in a national broadsheet looking like beach ball scared the shit out of me!)

You guys must have to agree!

Guess what, I am challenging myself to make my move to my new company worth all the weight I will be losing.
Again, fingers crossed!

And oh, I just got myself a new pair of tan Gommino loafers from Tods.

February 23, 2012

ARTEXTURAL AT MARMONT

Stay tuned for ARTEXTURAL’s launch at the famous Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood.

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Yes, that French inspired boutique hotel where Sofia Coppola’s movie, “Somewhere” was shot.

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Featured designers: Vito Selma, Clayton Tugonon, Ramir Bonghanoy, Francis Dravigny, Juan Carlo Calma and Jamaica.

February 22, 2012

ART+HOME: ARTEXTURAL DESIGNS

There is nothing quite like the third week of March in Manila, when the design crowd congregate en masse for Manila FAME International but hold on, if you can’t stop by, Angelenos and Filipinos in the west coast will be drawn with a real crowd-pleaser.

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(Merella Single Seater and Stella Stool in laminated rattan)


ARTEXTURAL, a design showroom of high-end home complements and objets d'art from internationally acclaimed, award-winning designers from Cebu (Vito Selma, Clayton Tugonon, Ramir Bonghanoy, Francis Dravigny and Jamaica markets) ASEAN's declared city of culture, with focus on natural materials such as abaca, rattan and tobacco leaves, recently opened its doors, luring visitors in the art + fashion hub of downtown Los Angeles.

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(Paisley accent chair and wrinkle pendant lamp)


Yes, all furniture and accessories are synonymous with progressive design, artisanship and function, handcrafted in Cebu, ASEAN's official City of Culture.

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(Extra large crazy cut vase and Cheesan planter)

The opening of ARTEXTURAL in Los Angeles just gave us an excuse to linger a little longer in this sun-soaked city.

Gallery at Luma South, opening in March, will showcase sculptures by Juan Carlo Calma.

I’ll definitely put this on my agenda for 2012!

ARTEXTURAL SHOWROOM
910 S. Los Angeles Street, Suite 702
Los Angeles, CA 90015

February 16, 2012

STYLE BAR MITZVAH

Josh Peskowitz
Editor, writer, stylist and consultant
Park & Bond, GQ and men.style.com


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Never uptight, Josh Peskowitz dresses subtly intersecting old world tailoring and street sensibility. Yes, it’s all in the details!

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" Great clothes make you stand up taller and feel more confident. You don't need a ton, but consider your clothes carefully. Wear what you feel comfortable in but make sure it fits properly." - Josh Peskowitz

I must agree and oh, who said the Jews aren’t stylish?