LEGEND: PEDRO ALMODOVAR

PEDRO! What can I say about this man, other than he is a extraordinary movie maker. He his my favorite film director. He embodies everything I love...scandalous story lines, colorful and twisted characters and best of all the Spanish allure and drama we crave!  I have almost seen all of his films and never miss any opportunity to catch them on the big screen. It is nearly impossible to pick a favorite film as each one is so different yet have such distinct Almodovar trademarks. I adore his character development, lighting, dialogues, art direction, cast, editing, music, and scenery. Yes, his movies are PERFECTION!  He is currently on the cover of Hercules magazine which comes out of Barcelona....(looking quite handsome) A must have issue!  All I can say is GENIUS! Go see his movies boys and girls...you will know what I mean....TRUST!

CRUSH!

FIRST LOOK: CLINTON

Clinton at REQUEST models

photographed Saturday March 21st in Washington Heights

photos Shiraz Ansari styling Ryan Towns

MORE TO COME!

RECESSION THERAPY

FEEL THE GLOW

I am a big fan of Edison light bulbs, through which you can see the filaments. They look great and cast a really nice, clean light. Basically a light you can get close to and not see everyone's pores! These look great in restaurants, as many have already adapted the look and are a great alternative to the obvious tea lights. I have a couple of lamps including the one on top of the page with its antique flair on my computer desk, as well as another type next to my bed. The look is sexy and romantic. Very much needed these days! Get them online in various filament configurations (squirrel cage/40watts is best), and feel the glow tonite! Trust me their quite gorgeous... 

www.1000bulbs.com or www.houseofantiquehardware.com

DARK ROOTS

There is really nothing really like dark, dark wood floors 

to draw you in to a room and ground you to its soulful, classic grace. 

I do like shiny, high gloss ones than a dull look going on. So the look!

UNHUNG!

Gone are the days where one measured, spaced and endlessly worried about drilling, nailing and poking holes on to their precious walls. For a less formal, salon/gallery look, one turns to the "unhung" ways of grouping artwork, mirrors and photos for an ever changing exhibition. Whether you decide on a "clustering" effect, an overlapping look, or a minimal presentation, the effect is that of a relaxed mode of display that doesn't read into the formalities of anal home decorating and display. Try using different frames, artwork and sizes as well as well-edited objects for total impact. The best aspect of unhung method is left to the imagination and allows ease of constant change and experimentation as one grows in their collection and moods. "Show queens" rejoice! 

NEXT MOVIE: VALENTINO THE LAST EMPEROR

STARTS TODAY

Andre Leon Tally, the style scribe and editor at large of Vogue

 will be on hand at the Film Forum in NYC, March 19th and 20th

 to conduct a Q&A session with filmmaker Matt Tyrnauer.

A RAZ MUST-SEE !!!

HOT ROD

A-Rod photographed by Steven Klein for the new Details magazine!

COVER COLORS

Just some of the new covers with beauties of color...

LOVING IT!

NEXT BOOK

Finally, everything I LOVE in one book!

www.amazon.com

TROPICANA FUTURA

GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS BOOK for lovers of modern, tropical design and architecture. Stunning photography and spectacular homes, resorts, villas, rental properties and simply a piece of glorious heaven!! EXQUISITE!!!

TONIGHT!

Steven Kasher Gallery
521 West 23 St. Second Floor New York, NY 10011 212 966 3978 Current Exhibition:  CHRISTINA KRUSE Exhibition: February 26 – March 28, 2009 Opening Reception: March 5, 6-8pm Steven Kasher Gallery is proud to present the first American exhibition of Christina Kruse. The exhibition launches the publication of Reisebuch 1-5, Kruse's limited edition artist's book, and will feature other significant recent work by Kruse including photographs, photo collages illuminated in watercolor and other media, and a series of photograms. Although Kruse is perhaps better known as one of European haute couture's top fashion models, her work as an artist and photographer has been recognized for over a decade, shown by well-regarded galleries in Europe and has been featured in various magazines. See it!

OPEN FOR BIZ'NESS

GRAND OPENING! tomorrow march 4th 

1870 Broadway (at 62nd Street) 

On opening day, this West Elm 

location is offering free delivery 

on furniture items within 25 miles of the store. GET THERE!

2ND RUN

Where in NYC can you get the 2nd isssue of 

Vogue Hommes Japan? 

Issue #1 was no where to be found!

Lets see....