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◦◙ JUST ME
Lace Oxford | H&M Ring | Yves Saint Laurent Hinged Bracelet | Etsy Python Hinged Cuff | Leighelena Skinny Charm Bangle | Alex And Ani
May 2012
6 posts
◦◙ BACKYARD EUPHORIA
The long and awaited.. vacation. Well deserved, and well earned. It had been an unbelievably long time since I last saw my two younger sisters and mom. I flew into Nashville, TN which is outside of a town I grew up in called, Murfreesboro. During my stay, of course I saw opportunity to get myself dolled up and interrupt my younger sister’s video game session. Good thing...
☺ CHANEL
Take the eccentricity of a Harajuku Girl, mix it it with the sophistication of a Parisian tea party couturier, and add a splash of fantasy.. and bingo! There you have it, [Chanel]. Once again Karl Lagerfeld has presented us with a collection so dreamy it hurts (per usual). Though the doll-like fashion show was stimulating, it wasn’t my favorite.
I did especially love the black...
◦◙ HE’S A LADY
Prior to my move to NYC, I began experimenting with wigs. Never in a million years did I ever think I’d wear wigs in addition to makeup. As sad as it sounds, I actually became the individual that I swore I didn’t want to become- I’ve never been happier either! Living in a city where art and beauty is appreciated, why not get glammed up? For me, beauty is...
◦◙ Milk Face
It’s May.. which I thought was identifiable as “Spring”. Apparently here in NYC, it’s not. This was by far one of the coldest nights of the month- and the wig blowing winds that I endured nearly had me dead. Nonetheless, the day was lovely. I met beloved Val in Williamsburg, Brooklyn for an afternoon delight on the pier. God- It’s so nice to see where I live from...
☺ Karla Spetic A/W 2012
Okay ladies and gentlemen.. This is design done right! How I even came across designer Karla Spetic, is beyond me, but thankfully I did! Currently my new favorite designer (and from Australia at that), Spetic’s collections are always of the most feminine cuts and remarkable tailoring. Her newest collection, which happens to be my favorite thus far, is pop art at it’s finest. The...
March 2012
2 posts
◦◙ Pastel Party
I love an impromptu photo shoot. Of course once I got into character- Kevin, my roommate, got as giddy as a Japanese school girl out of one of those 2001 Sailor Moon episodes. He styled me, just as he always does when he’s around. My dear friend and modern day fashion God, Stephanie Rodriguez, played the role of fashion photographer. She began the shoot, and my other amazing friend, Vinnet...
February 2012
3 posts
◦◙ A Flower Is Born
Hello world. It’s been a hell of a long time since my last post (i.e. this past Summer). Between working, and interning over at StyleCaster, I literally don’t have “the luxury of time”. NYC takes alot out of a girl.. err, boy. Whatever. My birthday was at the beginning of the month, and what better way to kill it than make reservations at the Thompson hotel here in Soho.
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September 2011
9 posts
◦◙ Museum Of Art & Design
A couple weeks ago, I had the pleasure of visiting the Museum Of Art & Design downtown in Colombus Circle. It was absolutely stunning. Finally, a museum that I can relate to. I feel like it’s been such a miss at previous exhibits lately… It was good to see new works by some of the artists that I’m familiar with through their showings during Miami’s Art Basel...
☺ Preen S/S 2012
Bolds, neons, and pastels?! Oh, and did you notice the collaboration of geometry and botany? GENIOUS! Preen’s newest collection for the Spring season is absolutely stunning. Each dress reminds me of work I used to do in college. I love the combination of black subtleties and colorful florals, as well as the squares (which is my favorite shape). Overall, the mixture of different fabrics and...
☺ Altuzarra S/S 2012
Spring collections are here!! You know what that means?.. Florals and tropical prints are back. Color has been restored back in the fashion world. Every other collection, a designer does an amazing utilization of color and print, and in this case, it’s Altuzarra. I love the use of black, white, and rapid colors throughout the collection.
Though it’s chic and feminine, there’s...
◦◙ NY Fashion's Night Out 2011
This year was my first official year celebrating Fashion’s Night Out in New York. This was way better than last year’s Miami FNO. The night before, I was inspired by my roommate Kevin, who stated “less is more”, so I opted to wear all black (typical). We attended the Alexander Wang talent show party, where I saw Alexander Wang himself, supermodel Abbey Lee Kershaw,...
◦◙ Happy Anniversary BFA
So last night was the one year anniversary of [Billy Farrell Agency]. I probably served one of my best faces ever last night. Though it rained all day, all the fashion savvy still managed to arrive and with looks to kill. I had a great time helping out the BFA team in my little printer booth corner. I didn’t get to take as many pictures as I’m used to because I had to...
◦◙ Mad Plaid
During the deliciously locked down hurricane weekend New York City encountered, we decided to cope with the cabin fever and do what we do best over here at CIRCLE.SQUARE… take pictures. Alexander came up with another one of his bright ideas (this idea being to wear an oxford as a pair of pants). BRILLIANT.
I was serving boy realness in these shots, hence these not being any clothes...
◦◙ Clash Of The Bloggers
This whole vision derived from Kevin’s styling. He began layering oxfords of all types around my waist. Looking in the mirror, I thought to myself “Tavi, would wear this.” And so thus the concept came about. We wanted to portray some of the heavy hitters in the fashion blogosphere. So for once I was photographed by someone else, rather than self timer.
We took inspiration from...
August 2011
10 posts
☺ Andrej Pejic & Zombie Boy x Auslander
What do you get when two of the most delicious faces in fashion collide? A masterpiece. That’s what. My two favorite beings of the moment, the lovely shemale Andrej Pejic, and the yummy walking corpse Zombie Boy (Rick Genest), have collaborated with Brazilian fashion line, Auslander.
The ad campaign shot by photographer Marcelo Krasilcic, turned out amazing and given his track...
◦◙ Vanity
By my lonesome.. I lay here, I wait, I yearn. I yearn for you to come find me and take me away from this reality. Sweep me off my feet and into the sunset.. Just like in the story books. Or is it too much to ask for? Is this fantasy just that? Or is it meant to be?
I long to be with you, but when and how? You’re far away, and I’m far away. This will never work, will it? I just want...
◦◙ Ballerinas In The Park
After an attempt to enjoy the Guggenheim, Katarina, Tina, and myself left after realizing that there were literally only two artists works on display. I like modern simplicity just as much as the next, but there’s only so many rocks on the floor that will hold my interest. Upon exiting the museum, which btw had an amazing layout and floor plan, we walked over to Mr. Softee,...
◦◙ Summer Snow
I totally forgot about these pictures. I remember when I was looking through the windows in the living room, (turned my bedroom), I saw what appeared to be.. snow? No way, not in New York in the Summer time. Let me rephrase that. Not in JULY! One of the hottest months I’ve endured here. Apparently the “snow” was actually those little fuzzies that have a baby seed attached...
☺ Moschino Resort 2011
Ok ladies! This is the reason I played with Barbies when I was a little boy.. So I could dress her like this! Each and every doll reminiscent model is perfectly put together by Italian fashion house, Moschino. Delicately designed, yet structurally strong, this collection for the resort season is everything you and your mom want to be.
From the crispest whites, to the sharpest reds, each and...
☺ Acne Resort 2011
Had clothes like these been out years ago, I think I would have settled on being a librarian for my career. Each and every piece of Acne’s resort 2011 collection embodies a different woman in life. Secretary? Check. Stewardess? Check. Mom at the grocery store? Check. It’s amazing how each detail is just so fitting to each of the girl’s wearing them. Everything has obviously...
◦◙ New York Botanical Garden
It was such a pleasure having one of our really great friends, Katarina, from back home come visit us in the city. As part of our week long adventure, we went to the Bronx Zoo and the New York Botanical Garden. Here’s two things to remember:
1 | Never go to the zoo on Wednesday, because it’s free and everyone else happens to be there with all 23 of their kids #gag. 2 | Skip...
July 2011
3 posts
◦◙ Ghost
Leather Shorts | Vintage Blouse | H&M Boots | Walmart Tights | Walgreen’s Bag | Marc By Marc Jacobs
◦◙ NY Minute
To kick off the beginning of my first week in my new residence of New York City, we met up with our beloved and dear sista friend, Travis of Richmond Virginia on Friday. It was so good to see him (as always). This are just a compilation of photos I took while he was in town. See you again in the next couple of weeks Trav!
Ensemble 1: Tank Top | Forever 21 Marble Pants | Vintage Ostrich Belt |...
◦◙ Over & Out
My final days in Miami were some of the best hours I’ve had in a long time. All the people I love seeing, bumping into, and spending time with happened to all be out and about. Bar hopping and serving sick fashion, while taking pictures of all the lovelies was the best way and only way to go out with a bang! I miss all you beautiful people, and I can’t wait until we all meet...
June 2011
3 posts
◦◙ So Long Miami
As the mostly anticipated move of my life reaches closer.. I’m feeling excited, nervous, tortured, indecisive, flabbergasted, happy, nostalgic, and pretty much every other emotion under the sun. It’s crazy how this year my life has made a complete 360 degree turn. So many new and exciting things have happened and continue to happen. I’ll miss Florida to an extent, but I will...
○◙ Très Jolie
It’s easy to shoot someone who is built beautifully. My dear and close friend/counter part/female doppleganger, Sasha De Oliveira delivers every ounce of fierceness from her sleek faux hawk to the tip of her feet! This Canadian born Brazilian, Guyanese mixed goddess is one to watch for.. Hurricane Sasha is arriving quickly. Run for divine cover.
May 2011
4 posts
◦◙ Subway Of Dreams
Jewelry | Various Red Lipstick | Chanel Led Zeppelin Tee | Alex’s
◦◙ NYC Chronicle 2
The first night of arrival, we headed over to Avenue in the Meat Packing District to meet up with our beloved Stephanie and friends. This is just a debauchery of compiled photos from the different nights and venues we made appearances at (i.e. The Chelsea Hotel, Happy Ending, and Vandam at Greenhouse). I thought going out in New York would differentiate from going out in Miami.. But...
◦◙ NYC Chronicle 1
What had originally began as a “business trip” became a permanent move for Alex. As for myself, my “business trip” became not a move, but a shopping trip instead. Alexander and I stayed in his new Upper West Side residence as we later met up with friend Kevin from Washington D.C. It was great to reunite in the city with of our other friends. It was so refreshing to...
April 2011
2 posts
◦◙ Rolando Robinson x RENEEVON Pop Up Store
Thank you Sarah O. for the wonderful pictures from the pop up store. The merchandising looks great and I love my illustration on the wall!!
◦◙ Rolando Robinson x RENEEVON
I’m so excited to announce the launch of my collaboration with Korean fashion label [RENEEVON]. Back in December I was presented with the opportunity to create 3 illustrations for their SS 2011 collection. I just received an email the other night stating that production has been completed. The designs I made were for bags and shirts which are now in pop ups in Korea’s top department...
March 2011
6 posts
◦◙ Art Basel 2010 Part 4
It wasn’t the drinking, or the dancing, or the sloppy curb crawling that happened over Art Basel that I enjoyed the most. But it was the Hello Kitty exhibit in the Design District and the Hello Kitty pop up store that made it all the worth while. The day began with Stephanie and I meeting up with Melody at the FriendsWithYou Rainbow City installation at the park. Winter in Miami was...
◦◙ Morph 1
Last night was good. Last night was really, really good. I met Cynthia at her house and we headed over to our favorite sushi spot, Sushi Yama. Delicious! After sushi, loud music, and joy rides, we came back home and chilled. She’s so funny. I feel like we have this celestial connection that’s been pre-aligned by the universe in an altered universe somewhere.. It’s good though.
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◦◙ Art Basel 2010 Part 2-3
During the second night of Art Basel, I didn’t really take that many pictures. I was too busy pumping around the Design District as a drunk ass. Plus Cynthia and I spent a hell of a confusing time trying to figure out where Pharell and FriendsWithYou were at, because we needed to meet up with Tina. Once we finally met up with her, we huddled over to SCOPE to meet everyone else. I...
◦◙ Art Basel 2010 Part 1
Looooong awaited! 3 months past due to be exact. Last year’s Art Basel in December was one of explosion, fashion, dancing, art (duh), and sloppy street walks. Of course right after the week long festival and all the events, galleries, shin digs, and parties, I was without a computer. Which is why it took me so long to even begin editing. Most of you who were involved, have been...
