Life or something like it :)

So life is going well. i can't believe it is almost christmas. it seems like a month ago i had just left new york and was getting settled in, and now it's Christmas and Jer and i are getting ready to go visit my friends and family in southern california. i am really excited for this trip, i haven't been home in almost three years, and that just feels sooo crazy to me. so if you live in LA Torrance, or Orange County, I wanna try and see you!!!!

everything else is going great. i am still working hard for american apparel, i now have three stores (my two in Berkeley, and i am taking care of the outlet store in Gilroy) It has been really exciting because the company is going through alot of changes, and growth, so to be a huge part of it is extremely satisfying.

i am also doing costumes for Jeremy's school. Which is like a dream, it's so fun to make outfits with items that have patterns! i really do enjoy costuming, it's always been something that i have pursued, and been successful at, but have never been able to fully pursue. i have styled photo shoots for several years now, but getting to create an entire show is a total dream. Right now i am preparing for Romeo and Juliet (a stylized and modern take) and a concert version of Once on this Island. Both shows have been so fun, and the kids are awesome to work with, they are so grateful for everything i do, that it makes it extremely enjoyable. Once on this Island has been an awesome experience for me, i actually did the show my junior year of high school, which was quite possibly the best year of my educational career. So for me to get to share this experience with these kids has been so great.

the apartment is also coming along nicely. We bought a chair for the living room, and i sit in it, and jer sits on the floor and i play with his hair while we watch tv (it's basically my favorite part of the day.) we have picked out some other things we would like to get, and it's all coming together slowly but surely. it's amazing, because the empty apartment felt so daunting when we first moved here, and to see it slowly fill up a little at a time, and really become a home has been an awesome experience. our office is also coming together slowly but surely. i know that now it feels like we have so much room but in a few years i won't be able to think how i lived in such a small space because we will have filled it and already outgrown it, but for now i am just enjoying filling it. :)

Everybody wants to "if you seek Amy"

So Britt has done it again, her new song "if you seek Amy" has been leaked, and it's already causing a scene. if you read the lyrics it makes no sense at all. but if you listen even closer if you seek amy sounds like "F. U. C. K. me"

god i love her

the lyrics....


Lalalalala

Oh baby baby
Have you seen Amy tonight?
Is she in the bathroom
Is she smokin’ up outside
Oh

Oh baby baby
Does she take a piece of lime
For the drink that Imma buy her
Do you know just what she likes
Oh

Oh Oh
Tell me have you seen her
Because I’m so
Oh
I can’t get her off of my brain

I just want to go to the party she gonna go
Can somebody take me home
Ha ha he ha ha ho

Love me hate me
Say what you want about me
But all of the boys and all of the girls are begging to If You Seek Amy
Love me hate me
But can’t you see what I see
All of the boys and all of the girls are begging to If You Seek Amy

Lalalalalala

Amy told me that she’s gonna meet me up
I don’t know where or when and now they’re closing up the club
Oh

I’ve seen her want to drive before she knows my face
But it’s hard to see with all the people standing in the way
Oh

Oh oh
Tell me have you seen her
Because I’m so
Oh
I can’t get her off of my brain

I just want to go to the party she’s gonna go
Can somebody take me home
Ha ha he ha ha ho

Love me hate me
Say what you want about me
But all of the boys and all of the girls are begging to If You Seek Amy
Love me hate me
But can’t you see what I see
All of the boys and all of the girls are begging to If You Seek Amy

Oh
So what you want about me
Oh
But can’t you see what I see
Oh
So what you want about me

So tell me if you’ve seen her
Cause I have been here forever
Oh baby baby
If You Seek Amy tonight
Oh
Oh baby baby
We’ll do whatever you like
Oh baby baby baby
Oh baby baby baby

Lalalalalala
Lalalalalala

Love me hate me
So what you want about me
But all of the boys and all of the girls are begging to If You Seek Amy
Love me hate me
But can’t you seek what I see
All of the boys and all of the girls are begging to If You Seek Amy
Love me hate me so what you want about me (yeah)
Love me hate me
But can’t you see what I see
All of the boys and all of the girls are begging to If You Seek Amy

Oh
So what you want about me
Oh
But can’t you see what I see
Oh So what you want about me

All of the boys and all of the girls are begging to If You Seek Amy

LIFE is a pretty crafty fellow....

right now i have about 800 things i want to say, and about another 1000 things i am thinking would be nice to say but i know i shouldn't.

ugh some things just are not fair. if my life insists on having Gossip Girl esque twists, then i insist on having a fantastic upper east side wardrobe.

take that LIFE

Oh Katy!

now i want to start this off by saying loud and clear, I LOVE KATY PERRY!!!!!

that being said where did she find this ridonkulous dress???? no seriously who sells that dress, part of me needs it in my life.



your eyes are not deceiving you Ms. Perry is in fact wearing a merry go round dress. Now i usually teeter on the edge of admiration and guilt when i look at Katy's vintage romper airplane covered concotions of joy, but this is either completely brilliant, or completely insane.... i have no idea which one, but this dress only confirms that i NEED to become besties with Katy. Anyone who can wear that and sing at the same time is my favorite new person.

BRAVO Katy Perry! you win this round!

xo Kirk

guess who's back... back again

BRITNEY'S BACK!!!!! that is right haters and nay-sayers Lil Miss Britney Spears is on the come back trail (and this time i actually believe it.) Womanizer has been a massive hit, she isn't flashing her Brit-bits in public anymore, and she lost all the weight and is looking slim and trim. i know it's hard to think we would ever have are pop tart back on the road to pop royalty where she belongs, i mean lets be honest, gimme more was a disaster, and add more jokes to the repatoir then it did actually solve anything. But from what i can tell "Circus" is gonna be huge, and well worth the wait. I've heard small bits and pieces of several of the songs, and i am buying what she's selling. I was afraid when i heard it was being called "Circus" that it was going to be a watered down dance pop version of Christina's Back to Basics (which also had a circus theme) and while it's like comparing apples and oranges, all she needed was to do something that had already been done. But the sound is a new fresh sound, and while the title track compares Brits life to a circus with her as the ever in control ring leader the circus vibe stops there. this is Britney 150% personal I'm glad she isn't trying to reinvent the wheel, just her image. And reinvent her image she did! I've personal never really been a fan of Britney's album art, it always seems the same, after sex hair, high glossed, and a bare midriff. But after seeing some shots from the shoot, I am truly impressed. not a midriff in sight, Britney is dressed in head to toe in what seems to be a cross between circus couture, and a porcelain doll. she is wearing baby doll dresses and an assortment of vintage hats, and costume jewelry. Judge for yourself, but I'd say Britney is back

update

Hello!

so it has been way to long since i have written in this blog and i am so sorry that, it took me this long to get settled and back in the swing of things. As many of you know Jer and i took an amazing journey across the country, and we no longer live in new york, we live in sunny northern california. The change and the adjusting has been pretty intense, and life is very different, but I am so excited.

If three years ago you had asked me what i thought i would be doing, and where my life would take me, after getting on the plane to go to school in new york, i probably would have given you ALOT of answers. but i would have been wrong. I never believed in my wildest dreams that in three short years, i would find my soul mate, and settle down with the most wonderful guy in the world, in the perfect apartment with the best puppy ever (that's right i have a puppy, and yes he's cuter then yours!)

life in california has been great, i work alot, but i don't mind. I love my job, working for amercian apparel has been a wonderful experience and journey. Jer and i go to the dog park on week ends and watch Harpo play with other dogs. i am still writing and am working on a few projects, trying to keep motivated, and trying to find new ways to always be able to live the dream i guess.

Jer is teaching at the Delta Academy of the Performing Arts, and i think it is quite possibly the most amazing thing ever. i am so proud of him and so glad that he is getting to be a part of this awesome school, and that i am getting to help him. Everyday he tells me stories about the kids, and i just love it, they are getting such an amazing education and an amazng gift, i wonder if they realize how lucky they are.

well thats all i got as far as an update for now, i am going to be better about updating thank you to everyone who reads this, i miss all of new york, and wish i could bring them to california so we could go to brunch every weekend

A legend, and an inspiration

Witchblade has been one of my favorite comics since i was little. the art soared off the page, and spoke to me. the artist behind the masterpiece was Michael Turner. Michael Turner has worked with Marvel and DC, as well as with the indie comic company Top Cow. he started Aspen Comics. Michael Turner lost his battle with cancer last week. He will be remembered as one of the most up and coming artists in the comic industry. He will be remembered as one of the true creative minds, and i am sad that we couldn't see everything he had to offer. i find it slightly gratifying that the same week that we lost a truely influential artist, his origninal creation was announced that it would be making it's way on to the silver screen. In 2009, Witchblade will become a full fledged silver screen adaptation.

rest in peace Michael.

Wolverine is gonna be brilliant

So there is a new Wolverine movie coming in 2009, as some of you may already know. i was reading up and trying to learn some info about it, and first of all not only do we have th yummy, yet rugged Hugh Jackman playing the title charachter, but Ryan Reynolds will also be in the film, and (drum roll please) Gambit is going to be in (omg i am sooooo excited!!!) second of all he is played by uber hottie Taylor Kitsch....

here are some shots of Taylor, feel free to drool all over the place, i know i did :)




p.s. i want his hair cut... someone get it for me stat... and while your at it get me his abs too :P

Super Couture

i found these shots from the Vouge spread on the Fashion Institutes salute to Super Hero's.....

this Poison Ivy shot is amazing.... why couldn't they have done her like that in the movie, Uma Thurman looked like such trash. I wish she could have been the vine wielding amazon we see here.

shame on Joel Schumacher... and he wonders why the film flopped.

So for my birthday party this year, i have always wanted to do a costume party, with a crazy theme.... after much debate, and much thought..... i have decided to do a "Alice and Wonderland very merry Un-Birthday Costume Party!" it is going to be a spectacular wonderland extravaganza, so get your costumes ready.... i will also be leaving NY to start a new in California shortly after my birthday, so this is kinda my last hurrah. So get ready to party, and shower me with presents!!!



xo
Kirk

i <3 Madonna

So madonna will be at Maddison square Garden in October, and i'll already be in California, but i feel someone should get me a ticket and a flight to NY so i can see her in NY where she will shine brightest.

so feel free to get on that

thank you world :)



p.s. this picture is hot, god i love her :) one day i'm gonna have hot photo shoots just like madonna

Off to see the Wizard

i adore this series, Kiera Knightly is amazing as Dorthy Gale. again this is truely inspiring work

Year of a million dreams

i have to admit she has done it again. while i don't agree with every choice she has made with this series. the series itself is truely amazing. At first when i heard that it was Julianne Moore as Ariel, i was a bit nervouse, Ariel is after all a 16 year old. But this Aquatic wonderland they have created is truely a master piece. One of the things i love about this shot is that it isn't a direct interpratation, but it exudes the charachter. i love her hair, it looks so mermaid-esque. She usually does the series in sets of four, so i can't wait to see the other ones that will be joining this masterpiece.

now the real shocker is that these arent for sale... because if they were i would buy everyone (except the Jessica Biel one)

All i've got is for mins to save the world!

So yet again madonna = brilliance... she always knows how to turn it out, i am so excited for hard candy to come out!

check out her latest video "4 mins to save the world"

i'm not on a soap box, this is my life

hey everyone,

i rarely get political or emotional, but this is really important to me and personal to me. my friend steven sent me this, and i think it's a great message. People sometimes don't realize that what you say effects how other people think, and what other people do. i could never imagine having to deal with something of this nature, but i know what hate feels like, and i know how deeply words can hurt, and how the death of a child effects a family.

please watch this video, and think about what you say next time you make a joke in front of a child, or make someone a punch line because of who they are, or the color of their skin

the Grammys

so i just wanted to throw a few thoughts out there

- Cher said Tina Turner was a hero of hers since she was 16, so how old would that have made Tina?
- Did Beyonce take out her weave?
- Did tina turner buy her outfit at American Apparel?

- apparrently Beyonce took out her weave, and Carrie Underwood decided to wear a wig

- When did Aretha blow up to the size of a school bus
- and why god why, did she wear that much YELLOW

- Was Alicia Key's hair inspired by a regect from Star Wars?
- and if so, where was her light saber?

Justin Hyte

hey everyone please check out Justin Hyte, his work is seriously amazing, and his creativity is mind blowing. i have always looked at his work with admiration, and hope you all will do the same, and if your a model and need an awesome shot, he is the guy for you, he will definatly make a mind blowing addition to your portfolio.

Ready to get Carried away?

So Sex and the City is upon us... and i for one am ready. let's just say i am in desperate need of some good old fashioned sex. while several have tried to replace it (Gossip Girl, Cashmere Mafia, Lipstick Jungle) none can really truely compare. Carrie for me has been a fashion icon, as well as an inspiration. Her bold choices always made me smile, and she made me think hey maybe i can pull something outrageous off.... I think everyone has a little Carrie Bradshaw inside them just waiting to burst out, i know i do. In fact my boyfriend teases me and says that i like to imagine i'm Carrie, sipping my martini and writing in my blog... and maybe a part of me does. i know one thing is for sure, i am not gonna wait another minute to see SATC, that is opening night for me, and i will be dressed to impress in my most shocking fantastic fashions. I can feel it in my bones this is gonna be a pretty glamerous event. In all honesty, i am probably gonna buy all new clothes just for the evening, as well as convince all my friends to dress equally glamerously. Because ,lets face it that's how we roll, and i wouldn't want it any other way.

Madeline's Valentine

Today is the day everybody, Madeline's Valentine is officially available. You can get it on my website www.cafepress.com/littletomato. It's 10.00 for a package of 8 postcards, so make sure to buy them soon so you get them in time for Valentine's day.



please check out the website, and make sure to keep checking in and reading all about Little Tomato.

Say my NAME

just for fun.... :)

1. ROCK STAR NAME:(first pet, current car):
Timothy Metro

2. STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 of your first name)
Steki

3. SUPERHERO NAME: (The 2nd favorite color, favorite drink):
Seafoam Bailys

4. TV WEATHER ANCHOR NAME: (Your 5th grade teacher’s last name, a major city that starts with the same letter):
Mack Miami

5. SPY NAME: (your favorite season/holiday, flower):
Winter Rose

6. CARTOON NAME: (favorite fruit, article of clothing you’re wearing right now):
Mango Slim Slack

feel free to post your answers in the comment section :P

Madeline <3 Tomo

so only two more days till we unveil the first official Little Tomato Valentine! i'm pretty jazzed. I hope everyone loves and embraces Madeline. I am already over the moon for her, and she (like tomo) is going to become a Little Tomato staple. the Valentine is going to be available Feb 1st, just in time for the big day, so make sure to order lots so you have them to give to all your loved ones :)

here's another shot of Madeline and Tomo, they are Besties :)



check it out Feb 1st only at www.Cafepress.com/littletomato

Disney + Tina Fey = brilliance

So by now most of us have seen Disney's newest add campaign, having hollywood stars dressed up as live action versions of some of their most favorite charachters. i think it's a pretty awesome campaign. the first set was Scarlett Johanson as Cinderella, Beyonce as Alice, and David Beckham as Prince Phillip. It was flawless, i loved each one, they were breath taking. Even beyonce as Alice was perfect, if not an odd choice, still beautifully done. The second set had Rachel Weisz as Snow White, and Julie Andrews as the Blue Fairy as well as a photo of King Aurthur (that looked nothing like the disney charachter). This set to me was not completely done right, Rachel Weisz is the only picture to me that was worth doing, but i'm not in charge. The third set just came out, and it includes Jessica Biel as Pochahantes, J-Lo and Marc Anthony as Jasmin and Aladdin, with Whoopie as the Genie, and Tina Fey as Tinker Bell. All i have to say is GOD BLESS TINA FEY! she is priceless.

I have mixed feelings about the add campaign, some of the executions are brilliant, while others are lame and a bit sloppy (much like Tarzan the musical)





















What do you guys think, which one is your favorite and why, also feel free to tell me your least favorite, because that is always fun to talk about :)

A Little Tomato Valentine!

hey everyone,

it's been a while since i've given any Little Tomato updates, or even brought you guys anything new. But we have been working hard to create something truely special. So as a little treat, i'd like to introduce one of the newest members of the Little Tomato family!



Introducing Madeline, she's big, and out there, and has a whole lot of love to share, which is why she will be appearing on the first ever Little Tomato Valentine, which will be available to purchase starting Feb 1st 2008 on our website, www.CafePress.com/littletomato

make sure you check it out and show Madeline some love :)

David Beckham for President

i believe he could solve all problems, as long as he walked around in this :)


David you have succeeded in stealing back the place in my heart that Anderson Cooper had taken from you. Anderson, feel free to accept David's challenge and come out with something better... :)

tragedy the musical otherwise known as Shrek on broadway

ok, so i am all for the family musical, and i am all for reworking things for the stage.... but to me Shrek the Musical makes me throw up in my mouth a little, the first shrek wasn't even very good, it was really the second one that worked well and was funny. it just seems like there are so many obstacles to overcome with this show.... i feel like we are gonna be seeing Avenue Q meets Beauty and the Beast, and it just feels gross.... and why is Christopher Seiber in this, has he no shame anymore...

even the poster looks like vomiting


sad times my friends sad times.

taking a break from all the hard work

So last week i was walking to union square, and walked past Daffy's and almost pissed myself, when i saw the window... enjoy



only in new york, would the merchandiser stop to let me take a picture. (god bless my camera phone)

Nightwing

So as many of you no i am a huge (and i mean HUGE) comic book nerd, more specifically, a huge batman nerd. I have the biggest obsession with anything batman. I am practically counting the minutes till the newest enstallment in the Bat saga reaches the silver screen. so long story short, i have been given the chance to work with a photographer who does super hero shoots. I will be styling the shoot myself, and i will be the model. I could not be more excited. But it gets better, i get to be Nightwing, Dick Grayson all grown up and bad ass. I could not be more thrilled about the oppurunity and i can't wait to share it with everyone :)

long haired super model rockstars make me way jealous

Jamie Burke makes me want long hair in the worst way... and his stupid hot smoldering face is plastered on every bus stop in chelsea...

boo short hair

Anderson Cooper or Hottie Mc Newsman as i like to call him

so i am not political in any way, shape, or form. the news depresses me, like it literally makes me feel sad. but the other day i was at my boyfriends house, and he turned on the tv, and it turned to CNN, and the Anderson Cooper show was on. He is smoking hot. i didn't know they had that on the news... my newest celebrity crush is Anderson Cooper, because he's easy on the eyes, and good for the country :)







watch out David Beckhem your place in my heart is quite possibly being overthrown... now if only Anderson Cooper would be an underwear model for Versace