Tuesday, February 19, 2013

But I'm still standing in the hurricane's eye and it's dancing to my song


I am so happy that I got to see my favorite band again.  I seriously realized that this band means so much to me, even more than I thought, or maybe, I was just reminded.  Not only do they sound great live, look great live, are energetic and amazing, but their songs really touch me.  Their albums helped me get through all the ridiculous, harsh, cruel parts that come with just trying to get somewhere in your career, working in the competitive fashion industry. They really do sing about it all.  They sing my anthems.  And so perfect to dance to.  Because what can you do but dance when things don't necessarily go the way you planned it and there's nothing you can do.  You realize all the better things in life, such as having the music of The Hives to fill your head and heart.  Then I get to experience their live show, dance with all the happy fans, mosh and jump around, until I'm drenched in sweat, dehydrated, and about to pass out.  Now that's a great show.  I hope they never stop making music.

The setlist can never be bad because I love all their albums, but they sang "Insane" at the end!  So good, it's kind of ridiculous how perfect they are.


























You know what I realized?  My first Hives show, I didn't have a digital camera, I had a film camera.



Saturday, February 16, 2013

Wait a minute now


You have been struggling to see actuality


The Vaccines @ Henry Fonda Theater, Hollywood, CA - February 14, 2013









Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition


Last weekend, I attended the Opening Reception for the 21st Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, my alma mater.  It was a chilly night, but thank goodness for heat lamps!  As always, this exhibit is so awesome because you get to see all the actual costumes that were used in the films, including Oscar-nominated ones, like Lincoln, Les Miserables, and Snow White and the Huntsman.  Costume Design is such a magical, hard-working industry.  Also, the concept boards for Paranorman got me inspired again.  It was a lovely evening with delicious food.  The exhibit is also open to the public, check out www.fidm.com for more info.

Les Miserables

Les Miserables

The Hunger Games

The Artist

The Avengers

Anna Karenina

Snow White and the Huntsman

Snow White and the Huntsman

Snow White and the Huntsman

Django Unchained

Django Unchained

Lincoln

Argo



The Master

Hitchcock

Hitchcock

Mirror Mirror

Mirror Mirror