Quote For Today!!

“Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.”

-Greg Anderson

Just A Thought!!

If you don’t make the attempt, you’re not going to achieve it. Though you may have perfectly reasonable and understandable excuses, those excuses won’t provide you with anything of value.

Be bold, set your sights high, and move confidently in the direction of what you really desire.

Of course things will not always turn out the way you planned. In fact, they may very well turn out even better than you could have imagined.

Remind yourself of all the ups and downs you’ve already successfully been through. And realize that whatever you may encounter, you’ll find a way to make the best of it.

Then decide precisely how you wish to live your life and begin immediately to start doing it. Whatever your dream may be, the first step can be taken right now.

Do it with enthusiasm, with joy, with the best of expectations and without hesitation. Jump right in and live your unique life.

-Maven

TROUBLE WITH TWITTERS!!

THIS VIDEO IS FUNNY BUT TRUE ON EVERY LEVEL, THERE ARE TWO MANY PEOPLE TWEETING RANDOM BULLSHIT! NEWS FLASH, WE DON'T GIVE A FUCK THAT YOUR GOING TO BATH ROOM! OR THAT YOUR PUNK ASS HAS A FLAT TIRE! THE PEOPLE WHO DO CARE ARE THE ONES WHO CALL YOU EVERYDAY! DON'T GET ME WRONG, I LIKE TWITTER ITS JUST THAT A LOT OF THE PEOPLE ON THERE ARE NOT RELEVANT IN THEIR OWN CIRCLES. THEN THERE'S THE PEOPLE WHO ARE REALLY DOING GREAT AND POSITIVE THINGS AND THE VAST MAJORITY OF PEOPLE DON'T FOLLOW THEM BECAUSE THEY ARE TO BUSY FOLLOWING SIMPLE MINDED CELEBS! ITS JUST FUNNY TO ME HOW MANY PEOPLE FOLLOW PEOPLE WHO THEY DON'T HANGOUT WITH OR DON'T KNOW OR HAVE READ ABOUT. JUST TO FEEL SOME WHAT IMPORTANT, LETS MAKE THIS CLEAR "YOUR NOT IMPORTANT BECAUSE YOU HAVEN'T DONE SHIT WORTH BEING IMPORTANT YET SO GET FOCUSED AND GRIND!" PEOPLE IN THIS COUNTRY ARE SO FOCUSED ON BEING CELEBS WITH OUT UNDERSTANDING THEIR OWN RELEVANCE TO THE PEOPLE AROUND THEM! ALL THESE PEOPLE WANT TO GO TO HOLLYWOOD AND BE A STAR. BUT THEY DON'T UNDERSTAND THAT ALL THE MONEY IS BEHIND THE SCENES. EXAMPLE ,WILL SMITH AND TOM CRUZ BOTH GET PAID 20MILLION A PICTURE, HOW MUCH MONEY DOES THE PRODUCER HAVE TO BE ABLE TO PAY ONE ACTOR THAT. THEN TURN AROUND FUND THE MOVIE AND PAY EVERYONE ELSE INVOLVED AND STILL TURN A PROFIT FOR THEM AND THE STUDIO?? *OH ITS OK I WILL WAIT!!!

STAY FOCUSED ON YOUR DREAMS, YOU MIGHT MISS SOMETHING BEING WORRIED ABOUT INFORMING OTHERS OF YOUR DAY TO DAY MOVES.

"G"

Quote For Today!

"The way to disconnect from the wrong people is to do the right thing! When you do the right thing, wrong people will find you unbearable and a waste of time and energy!"


-Nicky Diamonds

Mondrian Takeover: First Pool Party Of The Season!

So its warming up and people are ready to show off that beach body that they have been working (Or shooting up) so hard for. What better way to do so then the first Official Pool Party of the season. So with that I present a few pic's of the party that was at the Mondrian Scottsdale (Client of mine) pool this past Sunday. Being the Tastemaker & Maven that I am, I was asked to make an appearance(PAID)! And looking at the pics they needed some color out there so I had to bring the team with me. We really got it in, the drinks were flowing and I met some really dope people. Also there were so many ladies out there it didn't make sense. But trust me, we took care of that situation with ease. To bad I can't find the pics of the rest of my team, its all good I held it down. Shout Out to Brian Kelly, who was the photographer. You can check him out at EBYBK.com. Anyway all jokes aside, it was a great afternoon poolside and there are hundreds more were this came from! Its going to be a hot and crazy summer, better find somewhere nice to hang out and GET IT IN!!

"G"

SIMPLY AMAZING!!

This song and video are very dope to me for some reason, anyway this song is also the official song for the NBA Playoffs. So I had to show Kanye, Jeezy and the NBA love right? Don't forget Hype Williams directed this, so you already know!

3sixteen Autumn 2009 Photoshoot

3sixteen Fall 2009 Photoshoot from 3sixteen on Vimeo.

This is 3sixteens Autumn 2009 Photo shoot behind the scenes video. I posted this because 1. 3sixteen is a very dope line that has a been doing their thing for some time now and 2. my boy Devon is the Model getting his big NYC Agency on! Its always good to see the crew expanding in different areas of the same business!

Quote For Today!

"Follow your heart! Follow your bliss... A true leader must have the courage to act against an experts advice."

- Rev Run

Superyacht Silver Angel Is A Stunner !!

Its almost summer time, so that means woman wear less clothes and men loose their damn minds. Summer also brings great weather, pool parties and boat trips. So if you are a fan of yachts, you will not want to miss this superyacht. The Silver Angel is 65 metres long and it is launched by Italy's Benetti from its Livorno shipyard. The sinuous, streamlined aluminum superstructure and steel hull has been designed by naval architect Stefano Natucci. The credit of the elegant interiors also goes to him. The design was also done in conjunction with London-based Argent Design. This wasn't an easy affair, it required putting together some really expensive and exclusive materials. This beautiful yacht is made out of 1,200 square metres of black glossy oak and 700 square metres of marble: fine white onyx for the interior and travertine for the external areas. The Silver Angel is capable of holding 32 people. There are 7 cabins that are 2 twin, 3 double, 1 master and 1 VIP that accommodate 14 guests.
Now tell me you would not want to take this bad boy out for some fun with some friends!!

WTF: A TARP Wife’s Tale Of Woe, This Chick is Out of her Damn Mind!!!

So yesterday news broke up regarding the Portfolio.com article by a mystery “TARP wife”. For those of you who haven’t read about this article. It chronicles that devastating poverty (note my sarcasm) of the wife of a investment CEO. She details day to day experiences such as shopping in her own closet, forgoing a Michelin-starred restaurant for her husband’s birthday celebration and –gasp- reveals the fact that she has not bought anything but pantyhose and makeup this year. I seriously doubt that last statement but still life must be just SO horrible when you can only spend money on your high end makeup toiletries. I mean this lady is really cutting back where it matters! She has stopped using her house accounts at high end luxury department stores and only uses them for necessary gifts. I’m sure most people would love to have house account at moderately priced stores or even just the supermarket these days. I might feel more empathy and less apathy towards her situation if she at least had to close her house accounts at the luxury department stores. I mean sure there are people out there that have it worse but at least that would be a significant change from the lifestyle she is accustomed to.

NY Magazine’s Daily Intel is hypothesizing that the mystery TARP wife is Liz Peek, wife of CITI Group’s Jeffrey Peek. I’m not trying to be hard on ‘TARP’ wife. In fact I think its sweet that she’s sticking with her TARP husband and all. There are perhaps a few ladies out there that would have jumped shipped on their significant other during this time period. Anyone who returns lavish birthday presents from her husband to save money and doesn’t share that burden of information with him to save his ego and emotions, has to be a good person. And while I released a flurry of sarcastic comments in the first paragraph, I do feel some empathy for this lady. Sure, she’s still living a life that even by her own admission is still wealthy but her life HAS changed and it is different from the life that she has known; thus her new life requires some adjustments that she is not used to.

It wasn’t long ago that America celebrated successful companies and the people who run them. My husband, CEO of one of the biggest TARP recipients, has received more than his share of accolades (in my opinion, well deserved). But because of a few tin-eared nitwits who failed to notice that their industry was under siege, the entire country now thinks that TARP bankers are greedy incompetents dedicated to ripping off taxpayers. “TARP Wife”

This is reminiscent of a ‘damned if you do, damned if you don’t situation’. And not matter what TARP wife says or does we will still bitterly criticize and judge the comments of this privileged woman who reaps the benefits of her Wall Street husbands riches. TARP wife should realize that there are repercussions to EVERYTHING. So yes, you live a plush life but you must understand that harsh judgment and less empathy are your bed mates. If the judgment and apathy one encounters with a plush life are too much of a nuisance I suppose you could always downgrade your income and supplement it with all the understanding a middle class income can give you.

"G"

Luxury Downturn Predicted To Continue - But Not that Much Longer

The slide in the luxury goods market is set to continue for a bit longer. That’s the data to be gleaned from the semi-annual update to Bain’s “Luxury Goods Worldwide Market” study. The study shows that the luxury goods market will experience a 15-20 percent decline during the first two quarters of 2009 down from 170 billion euros in 2008 to about 153 billion euros this year.

But the study does see the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. It predicts that the luxury market will start to even out in the second half of the year ending up with a net decline of 10 percent for 2009 overall. Like other studies, this one looks to China and the Middle East for signs of hope, seeing a projected growth of seven percent in China and two percent in the Middle East.

Overall all luxury shoppers are feeling more tentative and spending less. Luxury, however, remains a stratified industry with several different types of spending behavior. The lower tier of luxury consumers switching to less expensive brands and the more affluent luxury shoppers switching their focus to the intrinsic quality of materials.

via(Thrasherfunds)

"Just in case you guys did not know, the luxury goods sector is a great way to forecast a recover in the retail market thus signaling greater consumer confidence. Being the country will be getting back in its feet hopefully next year! So stay on your grind and pray"!!

"G"

Quote For Today!

“If you nurture your mind, body, and spirit, your time will expand. You will gain a new perspective that will allow you to accomplish much more.”

-Brian Koslow

Does This Look and Sound Familiar?? If It Doesn't Try Again :1934 Chicago Trib Cartoon

I can't speak for anyone else but in the cartoon above it looks and sounds like the thoughts and ideas of people in America TODAY!! Now being the history Maven (I always find a way to slip that word in) I am, it seems to me that people haven't applied the lessons of the past. But like all things these days "the names change but the actions stay the same"! I really hope that this picture is not what the government is doing for the most part. I know we have to spend, spend, spend but please don't tell me that they are depleting the resources of the soundest government in the world!!! PLANNED ECONOMY OR PLANNED DESTRUCTION?? I'm hoping for Economy, what do you think?

"G"

"Thanks Hun"

Sex In The City: This Time For Real!

From time to time I like to find Art and display it, today I am showing you all this. I love the Sex In The City series, by Massimo Gammacurta. It is the Sunglasses Story features various designer sunglasses as a voyeuristic window, with the images behind the lens revealing certain sexual activity in an otherwise public city setting. You got to love when people push the limits of what American society says is art.

"G"

Quote For Today!

“Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.”

-Carl Bard

Ships Jet Blue Hooded Shirts

Check out these two great casual hooded shirts from Ships Jet Blue. The gingham print shirts come in either blue or black and are simply finished with a button up front and hood on the collar.

I think this was an innovative idea just because there is great craftsmanship. I'm not sure how long you could wear this before you would get tired of looking at the hoodie! LOL

Quote For Today!

“Be careful what you water your dreams with. Water them with worry and fear and you will produce weeds that choke the life from your dream. Water them with optimism and solutions and you will cultivate success. Always be on the lookout for ways to turn a problem into an opportunity for success. Always be on the lookout for ways to nurture your dream.”

-Lao Tz

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren " Desire"!!

FAB Design has just fine tuned the SLR and dubbed it as ‘Desire’. This latest model baby from FAB design leaves you speechless with its unmatched looks and design. Although, compared to the standard SLR, the vehicle has gained considerably in width; it still manages to impress. The carbon fiber re body gives this car a distinctive style and personality. Enough about looks, here is something about the machine. The SLR suspension and engine have been modified to bring power up to 750 hp and nearly 800 torques! The FAB Design "Desire" attains a regulated top speed of 310 km/h and reaches the 100 km/h mark in just 3.6 seconds. The stylish and sleek bodywork with an additional rear wing increases the cars downforce considerably. Ultra chic, this car is definitely ‘desirable’. With the SLR "Desire", FAB Design has made another impressive statement of its special class in the field of high-end luxury customization. Limited to just 15 units this beauty on wheels which was displayed in Geneva, this exclusive beauty is already sold out!