BTS: A collaboration with photographer Aris ft. Kota

A test shoot with Aris ft. Kota on Tuesday, Feb. 18 in Koreatown, Los Angeles, Calif.

BTS: A collaboration w/ photographer Jorden Keith ft. Taja (Wilhelmina)

An undisclosed area in Downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Don't do it!

My five-month mark in styling may have wended away, but the gigs continue to keep me on my (linty) toes. As I looked down 14 stories onto Broadway while helping out photographer Jorden Keith, I realized how life isn't all too bad. But it is. But it isn't overall. Mercury Retrograde (lost a debit card, cited a street sweeping ticket, broke two old cells, charger burned, a buddy was vague in project directions, among other tragedies).

Overall, the year is starting off slow as ever. At the pace I'm going, it seems as if I've already completed a year's worth of work through writing, styling, loitering. I'm so blessed to be working with local tastemakers, multidimensional beings, formidable characters, movers and shakers. And it just keeps going on. My days are carefully curated, so to finally speak.

With Downtown Los Angeles quickly developing, it seems like there's really hope for the metro area, too! 

Everything will be all right, but I really hope when they say the Big One, they mean the natural release of creative energy from these wonderful people.

Here's some behind-the-scenes photos of Jorden, one out of several dead pigeons and Taja (Wilhelmina) who is a fresh batch of Hilary Rhoda mixed with Bambi Northwood. 

BTS: Oasis music video dir. by Tony Ung

Friday, Jan. 24 - Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014 in Downtown Los Angeles + Joshua Tree, Calif.

I snapped photos in between steaming, snacking, standing, sometimes shuttling, supporting, etc.

BEHIND THE SCENES ft. Sasha with Louis + crew

Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, Calif. on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014

1HR PHOTOSHOOT BTS: Ethan C.(Vision Los Angeles)

Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014

You know that feeling when you're already on the road, making last minute texts to make something happen. Well, let's just say I had to wing it once more. It's my life's routine, though.

Former commercial fisherman and Long Island-native Ethan (Vision L.A.) was also a good sport when it came to executing douchebag glares, rocking a tartan skirt and waving around plastic marijuana leis. 

Here's some behind-the-scenes shots.

Ace Hotel DTLA: Preview of the preview

Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014

A collision of the old and new worlds are in the works. Michael Schmidt's metal chains dangle at the rooftop bar and dipping pool Upstairs. Commune Design's Joshua Tree inspired decor and yin yang carpets roam the 13-story building. The Church of the Open Door's "Jesus Saves" neon sign stays put. Meanwhile, the Haas Brothers mark their territory with sketches from Snoop Dogg to Rain Man all over the cafe walls. The biggest show of all, apart from the minimalist rooms, is the reconstructed gothic United Artists Theater originally built in 1927.

Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles opens its 180 rooms to guests on Wednesday, Jan. 15.

For the writeup, click here.


P.S. The wired trio baristos at the cafe were way benevolent.

 Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles / Photos courtesy of Spencer Lowell

PHOTOBLOG: Disposed moments 01

August-October 2013

I'm smiling at the captured moments instead of musing over permanently lost images. No negatives.