alkr® | Work Sessions - Nomad Art Compound, LA from alkr on Vimeo.
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This is the kind of stuff I love!! Hope to one day have my own Studio/Compound like this and just live Art!
Tonight I'll be working my first fashion show!! Fashion Photographer Doug Ordway is putting on a non-profit show. This is definitely a start of good things to come!
I did a Photoshoot yesterday for my little sisters headshots! There has been a lot of casting calls lately for various films, so this shoot needed to happen. Not only for the headshots but to build up a potential modeling portfolio. Its great that this is something that she has a passion for and not being forced to do lol!! Im excited to see where things GO!
Here is a picture from the shoot, I'll be updating the Photography section on the site with the rest of the photos.. As I need to build up my portfolio as well!! Enjoy!
I don't know what it is, but this song always puts me into this "Chill Mode" lol
As I make the transition into Adulthood [college grad] I am at a road block in figuring out what I want in Life. At times I know exactly what it is, and other times I let second guessing get the best of me. I feel I have so much potential, that If I keep saying what if and not do anything I'll be living & dealing with a whole lot of regret. So as I type this, expect a full change in everything! Hopefully I can start making things happen, and find people who share in the same goals as I.
It's always nice to see the roots of a product.
MANNION @ MILK (entire) from Digital Soul on Vimeo.
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I've loved his work not even knowing it was his!! Its cool to see that he's still using film, which make me not want to sell my F100.
After Five years I am officially a College Graduate!! It's such an amazing feeling yet bittersweet, as much as I had to admit I will really miss all my friends and experience I had at The University of South Carolina. Its that wake up calls telling you "It's the Real World Now" With one achievement comes new opportunities, with that being said I can finally put all my effort and attention toward building this brand. To say the least I am very excited for what the future holds :-)
I love every aspect of design, whether it be interior, industrial, graphic. The aesthetic is very appealing!
I've Been MIA the past month because of School. As some of you know I graduate May 7!!
With that being said these are a few possible grad gifts I wouldn't mind having [Which mean Buy with Grad Money]
VW Touareg
Audi Q7
Nikon D7000
Of course the New Car is at the top of my list!
The Layout and Vintage Feel is Pretty Dope!
I need this for my collection ASAP!
So I had some time to waste after we got back from Mardi Gras [the 3 days before our North Carolina Trip]. I was being lazy and decided to watch some movies On Demand and came across "Archer." I had seen the commercials quite a few times, but had never actually watched the show. I watched about two episodes, before I had to leave and then downloaded the first season on iTunes.
I really love this show, it has everything you would want in an animated series. Im now all caught up so I'll definitely be fitting this in to my Thursday night schedule of Grey's Anatomy and Jersey Shore lol!
Finally back from my Spring Break Hiatus!! I traveled so much in a weeks time that Im surprised Car-Lag hasn't hit me yet. Im sure it will though soon once school starts. I definitely wished that break could of been a little longer and as I sit here typing this Im slowly starting to realize that graduation is in 6 weeks [which means there's no playing around] and unfortunately Senior Itis is hitting full force lol. Thankfully I thrive under pressure and always seem to get by!!
Im going to do a spring break post once I upload my pictures!
Lets start this off with my favorite show thus far Alexander Wang. As you see I did a post of his SS 2011, it definitely doesn't hold a candle to this season. I loved everything about the collection the[Grey's - Whites-Black] mixed with shiny jewel clutches! That's more my style! [And there I've just done what I said I wouldn't lol]
Jason Wu
Richard Chai
Costello Tagliapietra
The First Installment of "Interview You" features Junior Makinde of CompleteVII.com  Patchwork Propaganda: Tell us a little about yourself, Where are you from? What's you're background? Where do you go to school? CompleteVII: Well my name is Adeshola Daniel-Oluseyi Makinde Jr. born to Nigerian parents. I am from Gilberts, IL which is in the Chicago Land area which is a predominately white area, so I have always been one of the only African-American kids in my neighborhoods so that Drake Line in “Paris Morton Music” where he says “It Take A Certain Man To Teach To Be Far From Hood But To Understand The Streets” sums up my upbringing quite a bit; I was always that kid who was able adapt to my surroundings and connect with anyone I really came encounter with. I currently am a Junior at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan and I play soccer there and am a Business Marketing major there as well. PP: Why did you start your blog? CV: The reason I started my blog was 1. Because I wanted to channel the stress I was going through in the time of my life when nothing was working and I had just gone through an ACL surgery which sidelined me in soccer just a few months(June 25, 2008) before I was to go and play college soccer & 2. Because I had been visiting a lot of blogs like Kanye West’s back when he used to update daily and wanted a Lifestyle Blog of my own that was very personal and brought people a bit of me with my interests and so on. PP: How do you feel your blog differs from others? CV: The reason that I feel like my blog differs from others blogs is because it is a ‘Lifestyle’ blog that is not just about the latest clothing/sneaker brand releases, music releases, etc. but it is an avenue that I express different topics as well like what makes a dope outfit and the different elements to achieve that to the different legacies today’s celebrities like LeBron James & KiD CuDi may have or are trying to achieve through their art forms to my different likes for example my love for Chocolate Chip Cookies to my different hobbies like Collecting Magazines to different hobbies I would love to pick up Photography. So quite frankly it is a lot more personal than a lot of the so called blogs out there & because of that I think it is relatable for a lot of people, which is why my blog sees quite a bit of views daily. PP: Would you consider Complete VII more of a blog or a brand & would you ever want it to be a full fledged fashion house? CV: I would consider Complete VII a Lifestyle Blog because it is a place where I go to so that I can relieve stress and pour my passion for fashion, style and marketing into one arena which is why I really have Complete VII. It started out as something I did for fun and I never want that feeling to stop because that is when it is no longer a love and has become a Job. I want Complete VII to be an avenue for me towards chasing the dreams that I am on a great pursuit to catch and will by any means necessary as long as my morals are never compromised. I quite frankly don’t think I would like to create a fashion house because everyone trying to get into the industry of fashion nowadays is trying to become a designer so I want to take another route by creating an outlet for someone trying to get their designer ideas out or even just marketing for someone in a marketing house because helping other succeed is a great passion of mine which is where I believe my marketing expertise could come into play. PP: Who has influenced you the most in fashion? Describe your style in 4 words. CV: I know this may sound a little cliché to say but quite frankly everything style wise that Kanye West usually inspires me to educate myself when it comes to style because he is always educating himself and creating a name for African-Americans in the fashion industry where we don’t normally have leeway most of the time. He inspires me to be an innovator because quite frankly who has done the things he has done. Like who was the first non-athlete to have a shoe created by them solely by the apparel kings Nike? Who was the man who made an entire genre drop the ‘Throwback Jersey’ faze and become more conscious of how they were dressing and how it appealed to the world and not just the urban area? Kanye West can be said to be the culprit behind this all and is why he is my biggest fashion influence. If I was to describe my style in 4 words I would say that my style is ‘Daring With a Purpose’. PP: What is your fashion must have for men & women? CV: A fashion must have for men & women to me is something that I feel lacks and that would be Accessories because people always seem to walk out of their homes with an outfit on that could be so much more personal and stylish but they don’t seem to add that essential piece. So men & women when you want to step out of your homes and would like to be stylish go on ahead and throw a pin on that jacket, throw some shades on if necessary, throw a watch or bracelet(s) on to compliment that wrist because bare wrists are gross to me ha, throw a bow in that hair if you just got it done ladies, throw on some jewelry(chains, earrings, etc.) if you want to add some spice to that ‘bland’ outfit. Quite frankly to me accessorizing is a quite slept on aspect of peoples personal style and should be an essential. Also Dress To Make Yourself Happy & Please Yourself & No One Else. PP: What are some of your hobbies? CV: Some of my hobbies are of course blogging, going to bookstores & coffee shops, reading books & magazines, playing sports(especially soccer), watching movies, listening to music and indulging in food over conversation. PP: How does music play into your lifestyle? CV: Music plays a big role in my lifestyle from it being a huge stress reliever for me and also being something that has opened me up to so many different things in this ever changing life; like for instance if I would have never listened to Kanye West I don’t think my passion for fashion and style would be this great and opinionated. When I am feeling down I throw on some Adele, when I am in an upbeat mood I throw on some Daft Punk, when I am in a lyrically thought provoking mood I listen to Kanye West/KiD CuDi. It is very inspiring for me when I listen to music so it is something that I do daily. PP: Do you still want to be a DJ? CV: I would love to still be a DJ. The reason that I feel that I would make a good DJ is because my ear for great music has become very great over the past several years and has also become quite eclectic because I don’t just listen to the same music genre and I am open to quite a bit. My music library is also one for many to envy which is why I think I could slay some turntables. PP: Where do you see yourself in 10 years? CV: In 10 years I see myself living in a metropolitan area(preferably New York) while living my dream of doing something with my passion of fashion, style, marketing and helping others with that passion as well. I would love to have connected with the people that inspire me to be this passionate about something that I feel I can really change the world with. Complete VII will also be a Lifestyle Blog that is on a level I would have never thought of 3 years ago when I started it. PP: What things do you have coming up? CV: I will continue to bring you that heart, passion and drive that you see me exude on Complete VII as well as me connecting with the people that have been reaching out and just be ready to see more things from me artistically as I start to educate in different things I will be picking up like DJing(maybe some mixtapes), Photography(personal photoshoots) and just everything utilizing all of my passions and so on. Complete VII Is Here To Bring Out My Personal Interests But Mostly To Inspire Others To Be Innovative And Unique Individuals That Never Conform To The Worlds Norms! -Adeshola Makinde Jr. Cornerstone University Business Marketing We want to give a big Thank You to Mr. Makinde & CompleteVII for doing this interview. Look out for lots more to come!! |
Excited to announce "Interview You" where we will be spotlighting individuals that "Influence By Doing Them" Our first interview will be with Mr. Adeshola Makinde Jr. of CompleteVII.com
I've decided not to post full detailed accounts of each show. The fact that every other blog will have them, will make it a little repetitive on our end. So I'm just going to post the streams!!
Duckie Brown
BCBG Max Azria
Peter Som
Christian Siriano
Like the old saying goes "You Have To Spend Money To Make Money" I just purchased this
AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED Telephoto Zoom Lens. If im gonna take this photography thing seriously I need to invest in the right equipment, thanks to my dad I will be adding this to my collection [including the F100, 50mm 1:1.8 D, and my 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6G lenses]. I'm very excited for this new addition to the camera family!
I get my love for Photography from my dad and he's always telling me that I should look into Digital Retouching as a possible career. I think I could actually do it, I taught myself photoshop back in middle school and I have always played around with graphics & retouching. Being that Im about to graduate I figure now is the right time to get off my ass and do something!! Armed with an iMac, Nikon D50, MacBook and Adobe CS4 its time for PP&CO Photography & Retouching to take shape!!
New Header!! Wanted to Make it a little more personal!! Still debating on whether I will change the rest of the layout I like the simplicity of this one!
Grandfather Mountain, NC
Let's take a look!!
Marc Jacobs
D&G
Chanel [1991]
Michael Kors
So its day 3 of my new fitness regime and I have to say its going really well! I feel 10x's better and more productive than I did when I just sat around being a bum & eating whatever. Being that I'm naturally a picky eater I wasn't getting all the proteins and nutrients I should be, so I've cut out most fast food [except the salads w/ no dressing lol]. That may seem a little backwards but I don't really know how to cook haha! With age weight gain/unhealthiness starts to catch-up I CAN'T LET THAT HAPPEN!!! This semester is pretty hectic so on M/W/F I go to the gym during my 6 hour break from class. I'm trying to decide whether I'll go to the gym early in the mornings or after I get outta class on T/TH, but
If not my Plan B Is This!!
Yes! My Plan B is Michael Jackson The Experience LOL! Your all probably like REALLY? This is probably the best workout you can get [outside of the gym & away from those fitness DVD's], I Literally played it for 2 hours and worked out muscles I didn't know I had! The main thing is its FUN!!! Play with friends or by yourself, you will be laughing and burning calories the majority of the time lol!
So I hope I can inspire people to get healthy in a sort of no traditional way!
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I definitely have more appreciation for Silk Screening now that I'm taking a class. you never realize how time consuming it is lol! It's something that will stick with you once you learn it, but of course its all fun and games until you have to clean up which takes forever [especially if the people who used it before you, don't clean up after themselves]
A lot of great stuff has been happening! With that it brings a sense of urgency because, lets be honest "there's not enough time in the day" LOL! Here is a little recap from my very busy weekend!
[not many birthday pics, so here is one from the snow day! thats my back yard]
Lets start with Friday which was my 23rd birthday YAY ME! I had a very nice evening with some friends nothing too crazy [Only because we partied a little too hard the previous weekend]. We ate dinner at a restaurant called Mellow Mushroom, went to a Hookah bar, and ended our night with Beezer Freeze's [2 Cookies with Ice Cream in the middle]
Saturday morning brought an early wake up call 7:30, so I could head out to Subway where we shot an editorial on their new breakfast sandwhich!
