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Friday, March 25, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
The owner of Aussie Scrap was invited to do an interview at The Daily Scrapper about our store. You can read the interview HERE if you are interested...you can learn a lot about our store and Gail herself. Then checkout the store itself to find some great sales and to see what our wonderful designers have to offer. Click on the banner above to go to the store. .
Saturday, March 12, 2011
The above beautiful QP was created by the awesome talent of one of the CT members from Scrappin Hens by the name Del using my scrapkit titled "My Little Princess"...you can see her work at DelsPSPEmporium
You can find the above scrapkit and many more at Scrappin Hens and my other stores listed here on the left hand side of my blog. Thank you so much Del for choosing my kit to work with...I love the results. Lorraine
Friday, March 11, 2011
As many as up to 47 amazing designers have come together to create this awesome collection of Scrapkits to benefit the people of NewZealand effected by the earthquake...all procedes from the sale of the maga collections goes to help them recover. This comes out officially the 13th of March and will be on sale for $10.00....can go to Taggers2Gether4NewZealand's Blog by clicking on the ad
above to check out the details on how to order or to contribute to this cause.
Below is my addition to the collaboration..it was a lot of fun creating this and I hope you enjoy it.
This is a Feebie Desktop created for you using my portion of the collab...it is for widescreen and size is 1440 x 900. 4Share link to download is posted below the preview.
Creative People - We need you........to work with our products and make us look marvelous. Scrappin Hens has added new designers and lots of new products and we want to show off. Do you make quick pages? Brag Books? Cards? Tags? and More? Then we would love to hear from you. Free use of our products, free use of our posers, free use of our printables (with some restrictions by TOU we have to follow). If you want to work with a great group of designers and show off a bit, then please apply to: email@example.com http://scrappinhens.com/store/
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
This commercial use Grab Bag was created by Designers from Treasured Scraps and all procede from this will go towards the family of our owner's little boy Jase..who was born 2½ months early and has had to struggle along the way. This will go along way towards helping with the cost to cover expenses that come with traveling and lodging for his medical help. You will find the Grab bag HERE for $4.99.
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Hello...I am retired..and from Ontario, Canada. I have been married to the love of my life since 1980 and we have two grown children..a daughter (Catherine) and a son (Christopher) both at home still. We also have a spoiled pup named Jenny and two cats that belong to my daughter. I have been PSPing since the time of the old MSN groups..and had a couple of groups of my own. I discovered digital scrapbooking and am hooked...I started selling my kits in online stores a few years ago. I enjoy paper scrapbooking as well and meet regularly with a group of ladies for a night of scrapping and fun..I love everything to do with scrapping...just never have enough time..lol lol. Thanks for stopping by...HUGS Lorraine
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Tag: Chicago
Room 1193 – Chicago in the Blue Hour
Lumia 1020 in camera grip on tripod, self-timer, auto-bracketing, post-shot cropping. Couldn't decide which was the best shot 🙂
Impressions from Chicago Marathon…
…which was today. I mainly missed the event but I did walk to the 26 mile marker and took a few pictures (most of them using the "Nokia Smart Camera" of my Lumia 1020 to capture the dynamics of the moment). By then these fellows were running for about six hours… Hats off to their… Read More ›
Sandwich in Chicago: Potbelly, Part 2/2
Great food, nice atmosphere, friendly staff. See also Part 1
Sandwich in Chicago: Potbelly, Part 1/2
Great food, nice atmosphere, friendly staff. See also Part 2
GREAT TOUR of Chicago – "Elevated Architecture"
I heard about tours being done by the Chicago Architecture foundation (http://www.architecture.org), so I book the tour 'Elevated Architecture: Chicago's South Side by "L"'. It turns out to be a FANTASTIC tour… Starts right at the Chicago Architecture Foundation store (224 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60604): Walk out the back and you are in a… Read More ›


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It's one of those lovely kind of days. I get out of bed and open the blinds to let the light wake me up. I open up the windows, and I'm thankful it already smells like summer here in California. I spend my day editing and falling more in love. The Civil Wars play endlessly in the background. When love comes it comes in all forms. I feel it when I spend afternoons with clients hunting down that perfect spot for pictures. I remember it when I read about that boy who's a hopeless romantic. I know it when my dad takes out my garbage and asks me if I need help. And I experience it every time I talk on the phone with the one I love. In just a short amount of time I won't be sitting alone in my room editing. I'll be sitting with someone in his room editing. Oh… and watching Harry Potter. yay!
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- Above is video of Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev dancing the Waltz to "Come Away with Me" by Norah Jones on Monday's Dancing With The Stars episode on ABC. Below is video of the two dancing the Samba to "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi on Tuesday's episode. As noted, Nikki and Artem survived this week's double elimination and will dance again next Monday night.
- WWE's Cathy Kelley turns 29 years old today.
- While WWE Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Amore is currently feuding with Neville and the rest of the cruiserweight roster, he did form an alliance with one Superstar on last night's WWE 205 Live episode - Ariya Daivari. Daivari approached Enzo in a backstage segment and apologized for the post-RAW attack but Enzo did not accept the apology. Daivari went on to blame everything on Neville, saying he wants to be Enzo's friend. Enzo said Daivari had to earn the right to be by his side. Daivari then invited Enzo to watch his main event match with Neville but Enzo said he would be in Daivari's corner. Daivari ended up losing the match by submission but Enzo entered the ring post-match and attacked Neville to end the show.
Below is video from the main event and the post-match attack along with a shot of Enzo and Daivari:
Take it from @AriyaDaivariWWE: If you're trying to forge an alliance with @real1, do NOT ask him "how he's doin'!" #205Live pic.twitter.com/CBxOrI7xYh 205Live (@WWE205Live) September 27, 2017


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Other Islands: 2012-2018
fiffdimension vol3
(see also Gleefully Unknown: 1997-2005 and Fame & Oblivion: 2005-2012)
brings us into the current decade – with further wide-ranging experimentation and exploration sonically, temporally and geographically, in New Zealand, Western Australia, Indonesia, Okinawa (Japan), and Fiji.
by Dave Black (acoustic & electric guitars, banjo, harmonica, laptop, bass, tenor saxophone, field recordings, piano, ukulele, sanshin, saron, jublag, demung, vocal), with
Mike Kingston (charango, acoustic guitar),
Simon Sweetman (percussion),
Nat da Hatt (electric guitar, keyboards, banjo),
Emit Snake-Beings (banjo, vocal, percussion, flute, electronics),
the Digitator (electric drums, keyboards & loops),
Campbell Kneale (electric guitar, analogue synthesiser),
Cylvi M (vocal, field recordings, percussion, shakuhachi),
Blair Latham (bass clarinet),
Simon O'Rorke (keyboards),
Chris Prosser (violin),
Julie Bevan (acoustic guitar),
plus Indonesian gamelan ensembles led by Sofari Hidayat, Budi Putra, and Gareth Farr,
a song by my great-great-grandfather John Collie (1856),
and field recordings from Western Australia, Indonesia, Okinawa (Japan), and Fiji.
Featuring tracks from the albums
The Winter: Flying Visit (2012)
in the non-idiomatic idiom in Norway (1999/2014)
Ngumbang (2014-15)
The Winter: Exit Points (2015)
The Electricka Zoo (2017)
and previously unheard tracks.
And hear the previous compilations
Free mp3s 2014 – 2015
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the first collaborative album by New Zealand artist/musician/filmmaker/ethnomusicologists Dave Black & Snake Beings – performed on guitars, bass, banjo, percussion, saxophones, clarinets, harmonicas, synthesisers, Indonesian gamelan, Okinawan sanshin, ukulele, violin, loop pedal, piano, drums and spoken word.
ネオン列車の風景 Neon Train Landscapes
(2014) Japanese psychedelic rock by Dave Black & Nat da Hatt – two New Zealanders living in Japan.
The fifth album from New Zealand free improvisation trio of Mike Kingston, Simon Sweetman and Dave Edwards
Free-jazz & improv from Wellington, New Zealand 1999/2014 – in collaboration with simon.ororke.net
and a video clip of
Gamelan Taniwha Jaya
and Dave and Cylvi contributed to Postmoderncore's first volume of Dada Songwriting Compilation, Rejection dryrot ripple Gombage.
We'll take a break from more releases for the remainder of this year while some new ideas percolate – thanks for listening, see you at the New Zealand Fringe Festival in 2016!
Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Here's video from my two visits to Indonesia in 2014 – a fascinating new country that I'm only just beginning to explore, and can continue to do so through gamelan (like Indonesia itself it gets more complex & interesting the more you look).
Partly because I've visited several countries in East Asia now, and lived in two (Japan and South Korea), Indonesia seems like something else entirely. It's less Chinese-influenced and has a style of its own.
I had mixed results in my cultural studies mission this morning. Read the rest of this entry »
2014 roundup
Bye 2014 – overall a pretty good year here.
Most importantly we put out two new albums in contrasting styles: ネオン列車の風景 Neon Train Landscapes and in the non-idiomatic idiom in Norway.
The first was a composed Japanese psychedelic rock album while the second showcased the free improvised music I'd been influenced by in my earlier years in Wellington.
It was also a good year for travel to southeast Asia: I visited Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia for the first time… and I finally returned home to New Zealand after two years living in Western Australia and a year before that in Okinawa.
Dada Songwriting: Rejection dryrot ripple Gombage
Dave and Cylvi contributed to Postmoderncore's first volume of Dada Songwriting Compilation, Rejection dryrot ripple Gombage.
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by Uneasy Chairs (USA, guitar) / T4x0n0m13s (España, bass + distortion pedal) / Dave Black (NZ, banjo) / Cylvi Manthyng (NZ, shaker)
Download entire album / View album at archive.org
Each contributor created two mins of raw sound – a single track recorded live with no post-processing. After each set of four tracks arrived, they were blindly put together to create each track – as & when they arrived in Corporal Tofulung's inbox.
The title of the album was created by writing the 40 contributed words on individual pieces of paper & drawing them randomly out of a bucket. Read the rest of this entry »
Little India, Singapore
A major highlight of 2014 for me was visiting some new parts of Southeast Asia. I enjoyed the Tamil Indian culture in Singapore and Malaysia, which has sated my curiosity for India itself for the moment.
The sensory overload of the Hindu temples was an intriguing contrast from the elegant minimalism of the Japanese approach, and the mix of Indian, Chinese and Malay cultures is like having three different Asian countries in one.
Pyramid Power festival 10-13 December
I'll be performing on day 4 of the
Festival of experimental music and art
10-13 December 2014 at the Pyramid Club
The SOUND & LIGHT EXPLORATION SOCIETY is pleased to present PYRAMID POWER!!!!
A four day spectacular of MUSIC and ART of staggering proportions!!!!
Sound experiments, psychedelic jazz, hotwired synths, free improvisation, noise, experimental films, and more!


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Wishing all of my American readers a Happy Thanksgiving. I wish for you a belly full of good food, a warm home, and most of all, that you are in arm's reach of the ones you love.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving
Posted by Sidewalk Chic at 11/24/2011 Links to this post Labels: athens ga fashion, graduate student style, joann, photography, whyiblog
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Keeping it real: finding my voice in blogging
Throughout most of college and in some of my work experiences, I've spent a lot of time writing news and pr-related pieces. It worked well for my analytical, observer personality -- I'm not shy, but a wallflower often by choice. Some of my past writing was based in unbiased, dispassionate stone-cold facts; some of it, on the public relations side, was based on other people's quotes and events. But with the clamor of all these voices wanting to be heard through ink and online, the hardest voice to find in it all was my own.
Writing this blog has been one of the most rewarding yet challenging experiences I've ever had. I started it shortly after my undergraduate years so that I could still have a place to experiment with my personal writing and style. I had done opinion writing before, at school and at internships, but never really focused on what I, singular little me, thought.
It has not been easy. As much as I have written about photography advice, perhaps the hardest part of blogging for me is how to do reflective, personal writing. I have struggled with what I've wanted this blog to become, and I oscillate on what features to keep doing, what parts of my personality I want to funnel through. Can I be funny? Serious? Is this too weird/awkward/vain/morose to talk about? Should I consider using this as a career-building vehicle? How much of my life do I share and how much of it should be kept under wraps? These are things I think about every day when I write.
I know this is primarily a style blog, but I find personal writing inextricably linked to it. For me, it's impossible to write about my clothes without examining the life lived in them. As much as I sometimes would rather have the photos speak for themselves, I know that doing so, on a personal level, is allowing my fear of public speaking to come through.
I know this is primarily a style blog, but I find personal writing inextricably linked to it. For me, it's impossible to write about my clothes without examining the life lived in them. As much as I sometimes would rather have the photos speak for themselves, I know that doing so, on a personal level, is allowing my fear of public speaking to come through.
Why am I writing this? I guess this is meant to be a thank you to all of you, for continuing to read this blog through the changes I've put it through over the last several months, through tone and aesthetics.
Sometimes it is easier for me to go back into observer mode and clam up whenever I blog. I still daily struggle with what my writing voice is, but I know that the practice of continued writing is further chipping away the banalities and trepidations and getting closer to me being more genuine. I don't really plan on anything new and shiny to add yet to this blog, except for the promise of trying to be more comfortable with sharing my voice here in this space.
Sometimes it is easier for me to go back into observer mode and clam up whenever I blog. I still daily struggle with what my writing voice is, but I know that the practice of continued writing is further chipping away the banalities and trepidations and getting closer to me being more genuine. I don't really plan on anything new and shiny to add yet to this blog, except for the promise of trying to be more comfortable with sharing my voice here in this space.
Posted by Sidewalk Chic at 11/22/2011 Links to this post Labels: athens ga fashion, graduate student style, inspiration, joann, whyiblog
Monday, November 21, 2011
Lately: ... Must come down
Posted by Sidewalk Chic at 11/21/2011 Links to this post Labels: athens, athens ga fashion, graduate student style, joann, photography
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Featured: IFB's Links a la Mode
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- Absolutely Fuzzy: Inspired: Spikes and Studs
- Aspiring New Moms: 3 Ways to Wear Your Light Blue Oxford
- Blah Blah Becky: Style Blogging is Difficult in Winter & Tips to Ease the Pain
- Denimology: We Pick Our Favorite Animal Print Jeans!
- Fashion is Evolution: How To Make Punk Rock Shirts with Spray Paint & Stencils
- Fashion Tales: DIY Glitter Glam Pumps!
- Khola's Kloset: More is More is More with Iris Apfel
- Labels & Love: What Victoria's Secret Angels Do To Keep In Shape
- Marmalade: DIY Edgy, Strong Shoulder Cardigan
- Pretty Quirky Pants: DIY Neon Cut -Out Necklace
- Semi: DIY Miu Miu Gold Sequin Bird Dress Tutorial
- Sidewalk Chic: How To Take Photos in Winter
- Sprinkles in Springs: DIY: Tom Binns Inspired Necklace
- Style The Luxe: A Look at the Evil Eye Jewelry Trend
- The Fashionistyle: Behind the Scenes Tour of Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
- The Shophopper: 5 Basic Tips for Parisian Shopping
- Wardrobe of a Secret Millionaire: Ethical Fashion - Considering Your Impact
- We Lived Our Lives In Style: Temporary Chanel Tattoos
- Woodstock Wardrobe: Nail the Retro Style
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Friday, November 18, 2011
It's been a while since I've done some outtake photos on the blog, partly because sometimes I can't bear looking at the photos for too long without howling in laughter. But I suppose this is all a part of the photography learning process, and knowing that every shot can't be perfect every time.
But I have found some themes in my photography, and realized that I have become quite good at some things. Like reacting whenever Jeremiah calls me a name featured prominently on a street sign behind me:
And I've perfected the People-are-coming-down-the-path-now-I'm-pretending-none-of-this-is-happening pose;
As well as the I-just-ruined-the-photo-with-my-eyes maneuver;
And sometimes I lose my head in the midst of it all. I lose my head a lot in photography;
And I don't even know where to start with this one.
Have a good weekend!
Posted by Sidewalk Chic at 11/18/2011 Links to this post Labels: athens ga fashion, graduate student style, joann, outtakes, photography
My own little Walden Pond
Dress: Spense; Shoes Minnetonka; Blouse: Chaps;
Scarf: H&M; Bracelet: from Destin, gift.
In the last couple days, I've spent more time in front of statistical software and spreadsheets than I have ever done in my life. Any chance outside and away from a computer is a welcome reprieve.
I'll be heading out of town soon for the holidays, and I'll be missing my dock. I've come to this spot so many times in the last year, it's hard to believe that I don't own this part of the park -- I suppose I've had such a sentimental attachment to the place that I've claimed ownership in my mind. I know that when I come back, most of the leaves will be gone, and winter's hush will soon take over...
Hope you all have a great weekend.
Posted by Sidewalk Chic at 11/18/2011 Links to this post Labels: athens, athens ga fashion, chaps, dailystyle, gift, graduate student style, h and m, joann, minnetonka, spense
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Down by the water, down by the old main drag
This little gif was made from some leftover photos from my trip to Destin this past summer. I reveled being so close to the surf every single day, and cannot wait until my travels bring me close to the ocean again really soon ...
Posted by Sidewalk Chic at 11/16/2011 Links to this post Labels: athens ga fashion, graduate student style, joann, photography, travel
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Time change woes: How to take outfit photos in the wintertime
(Photo from this outfit post)
If you are anything like me, last week's time change to rewind the clocks back an hour has been a disorienting, lagging experience as the sun sets quickly in the early evenings. If you're a style blogger (and one who does outdoor photography, especially), then this can be problematic issue in the wintertime, as it messes up the amount of time in the after-work hours to take photos.
As I've been gearing up for doing photography during chilly temperatures, I've been revisiting some old tips on how to do outfit photos in the wintertime:
- Early to bed, early to rise. For those of you who live in regions that are affected by the time change, you may have noticed that there is now more daylight time in the mornings. Make the most of that daylight time by setting your alarm and taking your photos before work or school. You may surprise yourself in realizing how efficient it is to take photos before the day wears you and your outfit out, and who knows, you might like going to locations early in the morning too.
- Crank up your ISO settings: If you decide to take photos in the evening, you may want to tinker with your ISO settings. ISO allows you to measure how sensitive your camera is to light, and many cameras will allow you to adjust your settings manually. A higher ISO number is better for situations where there isn't much light -- like around dusk.
- Be flexible with your schedule: Maybe you're an extremely busy person and there just isn't time to take photos with the way your schedule is now. If there's any chance you can adjust your schedule for photography, perhaps you push around your work hours to get in some good photography time. Or perhaps you can find a few quick minutes -- be it lunch time or a break -- to snap a few photos. It's all about finding opportunities of free moments that work well for you.
- If all else fails, go indoors: Sometimes photos just aren't going to happen outside, because of time or inclement weather. If that happens, you can always find a little spot in your home where you'd like to photograph your outfits.
If you are a style blogger or photographer, how do you deal with time change in your photography?
Posted by Sidewalk Chic at 11/15/2011 Links to this post Labels: athens ga fashion, diy, graduate student style, how to, joann, photography
Monday, November 14, 2011
Lately: What goes up ...
In keeping up with trying to find new perspectives in my photography, I've pointed my lens skyward. From revisiting the design of lampposts to chapel bells, as well as to old and new architecture, the freshness of new vantage points has me constantly looking up and ever hopeful for the next shot.
Posted by Sidewalk Chic at 11/14/2011 Links to this post Labels: athens, athens ga fashion, graduate student style, joann, photography
Hey there, Little Red Riding Hood
Dress, belt, boots: Loft; Tights: Vera Wang; Sweater: American Eagle.
I've had this dress for years, but I haven't put it into constant rotation until now. Something about the dark colors and flouncy skirt just epitomizes romanticism and autumn for me. I got a little haircut trim this past weekend, and so now the bangs are back.
Sort of related to my title: Have you all caught the shows "Grimm" and "Once Upon a Time"? I've always been into revisionist fairytales and so these shows seem to fit the bill creatively. It took me a couple episodes to get into "Once Upon a Time," but I'm really enjoying the plot details (and reading the show's forum on Television Without Pity), and I like all the hidden easter egg details within the scenery (like the apples at the mayor's house). Not so sure about "Grimm" yet, as I feel the character development fell a little flat in the pilot, but I thought the use of the Eurhythmics' "Sweet Dreams" during the woods sequence was genius.
What television or movies are you enjoying this fall? (I'm also quickly getting into "Hell on Wheels" -- I love American railroad history).
Posted by Sidewalk Chic at 11/14/2011 Links to this post Labels: american eagle, ann taylor loft, athens, athens ga fashion, dailystyle, graduate student style, joann, vera wang
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Remixed: Black striped sweater
It's been awhile since I've done a "remixed" post, but because I am committed to not shopping for new clothing since school has started, I'm trying to juice up my creativity with items already in the closet. Breton stripes and striped sweaters have become ubiquitous in the fashion blogging world, perhaps because of those associations with being so French (as if an entire culture could be summated in one article of clothing). Despite the stripes' oversaturation, I do love pairing my sweater with dresses made of lighter fabrics, so that it helps transition them for colder temperatures.
Posted by Sidewalk Chic at 11/13/2011 Links to this post Labels: athens ga fashion, graduate student style, joann, remixed, target
Friday, November 11, 2011
Reader discount code: eShakti
eShakti has kindly extended its coupon code for Sidewalk Chic readers. From now until 12/31/11, use "SIDEWALK0811" and receive $20 off on your next purchase -- just in time for those holiday parties coming up!
Read my original review of the dress above here.
Posted by Sidewalk Chic at 11/11/2011 Links to this post Labels: athens ga fashion, eshakti, graduate student style, joann, review
Come, you creatures of comfort
Dress: J. Crew; Moccasins: Minnetonka, gift;
T-shirt: from the Grand Canyon, originally from my dad;
Jacket: Aeropostale, thrifted; Necklace: Forever 21.
Back when I did the 30x30 remix challenge a while ago, I included almost all of these clothing items but never came up with this combination. I am glad that a year later, I've still held onto them: my Grand Canyon tee, a worn but beloved shirt that once belonged to my late father; my Minnetonka moccasins, which came as a gift from my grandmother; and my paisley dress, which started out as a difficult item to wear but has since become a style mainstay in my closet (the links include the back stories to each piece). Clothing is never simple -- what we wear can go beyond the mere aesthetics and be an indicator of everything from class to personal creativity. For me, though, it can be purely about the sentimental: clothes don't merely remind me of home; they are home.
Posted by Sidewalk Chic at 11/11/2011 Links to this post Labels: aeropostale, athens, athens ga fashion, dailystyle, forever 21, graduate student style, grand canyon, jcrew, joann, minnetonka
Thursday, November 10, 2011
The red and the black
Sweater: Target; Dress: Loft; Shoes: Clarks; Bracelet: Thrifted, vintage.
I'm not exactly sure why I've never paired these two black/white items together before, considering I'm such a black/red/white lover, but I'll be sure to do it again. I'm trying to find more ways to wear my floral dresses into winter, and bringing in knits and tights may be just the way to do it.
So I may be slammed with school for the next few days -- if I don't respond to emails right away, it's because my pile of homework found a way to swallow me whole...
On the bright side, roughly eight more days until Thanksgiving break starts!
Posted by Sidewalk Chic at 11/10/2011 Links to this post Labels: ann taylor loft, athens, athens ga fashion, clarks, dailystyle, graduate student style, joann, target, thrift find
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
How quickly the glamour fades
Dress: Sangria; Sweater, boots: Loft; Necklace: BR, gift from ML.
Taking photos in the mornings is one my favorite pleasures in life. This morning the lake was clear, the birds (egrets and owls and ducks) were out, and everything just felt so peaceful -- something I've been needing for a while in the midst of school and work.
Maybe it's the changing season and spending too many hours watching the leaves fall, but I'm thinking I need to lose a few layers as well -- of my hair, that is. I'm debating how short to go, but I think bangs are definitely in my future ...
Posted by Sidewalk Chic at 11/09/2011 Links to this post Labels: ann taylor loft, athens, athens ga fashion, banana republic, dailystyle, graduate student style, joann, sangria, vera wang
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Think You're Not Photogenic? Think Again!
The phrase, "It's not you, it's me!" is that old cliche the dumper will tell the dumpee when they are breaking up with them. This obviously poor choice of wording lets us know two things: It's totally the dumpee's fault, and that the dumper is searching for something better. Now, this may be a terrible move to use in breaking a romantic relationship, but it is completely appropriate when you are not with the best headshot photographer ! When we have our headshots done, we are looking for an artist that can bring out our best selves. We want someone that is going to enhance our naturally attractive and important features. These photos are our keys to new professional opportunities, so you will need someone like Dino Mosley that will be able to do it the right way every time! That being said, there are a list of things that we professionals need to do before booking with a photographer.
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Looks like the wait is almost over for sixth-grade students who are eligible for the Prince George's County gifted and talented program.
Prince George's County Deputy Superintendent Bonita Coleman Potter told an education committee hearing that the district will eliminate its waiting list and fill 100 percent of its TAG (Talented and Gifted) Program next year.
"This will be first time the TAG waiting list will be filled," Potter said.
A new TAG center will open at Greenbelt Middle School to help serve students in the northern part of the county and ultimatly help reduce the number on the waiting list.
Greenbelt joins Glenarden Woods and Heather Hills with dedicated TAG centers. The district also has programs in Accokeek Academy, Capitol Heights, Highland Park, Longfields and Valley View elementary schools.
The news received a lukewarm response from several council members.
Council member Mary Lehman (D-Laurel) and Andrea Harrison (D-Springdale) questioned why TAG programs are not in all neighborhood schools, a move that would reduce the school system's rising transportation costs.
"I think in the environment and climate we are in today, I'd have a muted celebration," Derrick L. Davis (D-Mitchellville), chairman of the education committee, said after the hearing.


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On the third night of our Japan Trip, we were able to get reservations for a much-talked about place on Chowhound: Ryugin, in Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan. I had never experienced Kaiseki before this trip, let alone Modern Kaiseki, so I wanted to see what the fuss was all about. I had heard Ryugin was also a Michelin 2 Star-rated restaurant, and after having been to Sushi Mizutani the night before (3 Star), I figured I knew what to expect here.
Nothing could be further from the truth. From the moment we stepped into the small back street entrance, we were treated to one of THE most professional, classy and all-around amazing culinary experiences I've ever had in my life.
We both opted for the full Chef's Tasting Menu - Gastronomy Course B - wanting to fully experience Chef Seiji Yamamoto's culinary expertise and we were not disappointed. The first thing that struck us was the beautiful, yet simple / classy ambiance. From the table settings to the custom glass / dishes that accompanied each course, it exuded "class." In addition, the service was *outstanding*: True White Glove service with the waiter or waitress serving each course (1 plate at a time, per person) wearing white gloves. When they removed the plates, it was also 1 plate at a time (no stacking of multiple plates to clear the table). They were always quietly in the background but would always refill our glasses when they were low, and attentive to our every needs. The service was truly the best I've experienced.
The first course was the Chateau Ryugin 1970 with Kashimanada 'Hamaguri Clam' served with Whitebait Kosen-yaki.
One thing that was apparent from the very first dish is an old adage that gets overlooked so often for eating: You eat with your Eyes, Nose and Mouth. This is so true here as visually, with each plate, Chef Yamamoto engages you visually with the food, and then the wonderful smell hits you, and finally the taste. It's subtle and most of the time it's taken for granted, but here it was especially apparent.
The server opened up the bottle of the Chateau Ryugin and explained to us that it was a broth of Hamaguri Clams, and proceeded to pour it into the small shot glass with a type of seaweed and other spices. The broth was fragrant and paired nicely with the Whitebait Kosen-yaki. The little fish were fried up perfectly and the texture and crunch were nice. It was also laid out with some Sakura petals on the plating, in celebration of the Sakura season that was occurring at the same time.
Next up we had the White Asparagus Tofu Salad, Served with Puree of Dried Shrimp Stock:
Absolutely gorgeous plating and presentation. The two kinds of Asparagus played off each other nicely and the flavors melded wonderfully with the Tofu Salad & Puree.
Next up was the "Sakura" Sea Bream, Early Cherry Blossom Presentation, Served with Fuki and Celery in Soy Sauce:
Another simply gorgeous presentation! In honor of Sakura season, the plating is meant to give you an image of "Sakura," and it was stunning (the pictures don't do it justice). In addition, more so than the dishes (which also were excellent), the beautiful waft of Sakura Flowers hit you immediately! It was an absolute pleasure to smell fresh Sakura before you even began to eat the dish! The Sea Bream was nice (good texture), but I felt there was just a touch too much soy sauce in the marinade for the Celery, but overall a great dish.
Next up was the Kuzu-Tataki Rock Trout Rice Bowl, Served with Spring Vegetables with the Aroma of Japanese Pepper Buds:
Here was another nice presentation. A gorgeous "Rice Bowl" with ornate designs, and once you opened up the lid, the wonderful light steamed broth and scents of the Rock Trout came pouring out. Also the way he cut the spring vegetables makes it look like a Dragon's Tail (or at least we thought so :). The combination of the fish with the light spring vegetables was perfect.
Next was the Assorted Sashimi Plate, Ryugin Style: Consisting of Ika Topped with Beluga Caviar; Tai; Ohtoro; and Lobster Sashimi.
It's hard to see in the photo, but the glass plating was amazing! A beautiful sheet of glass with real "bubbles" beautifully spaced throughout.
The Ika (Squid) with Beluga Caviar was amazing. Just as tender as Mizutani's Ika the night before, but we both noted that this Ika was chopped up (to help with the creaminess), whereas Mizutani's Ika was pure mastery of knowing his Ika and cutting us the right part. The Beluga paired very well.
The Tai was one of only two missteps by Chef Yamamoto for the entire evening: You can't see it from this angle, but he left the skin on the Tai (just a sliver), which added to a beautiful presentation, but made for total chewiness when you got to the skin.
The Ohtoro was also a disappointment, with this piece having a small bit of "tendon" in the cut, whereas most top-notch Sushi places would have presented a completely tender, tendon-free cut, especially for Ohtoro.
Lastly we had the Lobster Sashimi which was amazing! Chef Yamamoto gave us 2 pieces of each fish, and this one came paired with a Yuzu-infused Sea Salt (so that we could try the traditional Wasabi, and this Sea Salt pairing). Both matched well and the Lobster was spot on perfect.
Next was the Steamed Abalone and Matsuba Crab, With Seaweed and Apple Vinegar Jelly Served "In a Can":
Another creative and cute plating design: Custom Glassware, shaped like a "can" being cut open, complete with a piece of metal that looks like a can opener. :) The Steamed Abalone and Matsuba Crab melded nicely together with the Jelly.
Next up was the Crispy Chargrilled Akamutsu Perch from Choshi, Served with Warm Vegetables and Truffles and Premium Mullet Roe:
My camera wasn't able to capture it that well, but one of the highlights of this dish was the image of the Akamutsu (Blackthroat Seaperch) on the plating: That entire fish image is made out of Miso Sauce for you to apply to our Akamutsu fish! That was definitely something out of Iron Chef. :) The Seaperch was wonderfully crispy and tasty, and when applied to the Miso Sauce (fish image) it was even better. The Mullet Roe was also nice and combined well with the fish.
Next up was the Miyagi Gyu (Beef), Cooked at the Low Heat of 45 Degrees using a Gastrovac, Chargrilled Superior Beef, Sprinkled with Black Truffles.
So with the vacuum cooking process, they explained that the beef should be more succulent and tender, with a good full-bodied flavor, and that certainly was the case here. The beef was very tender, although we couldn't really taste the black truffles.
Next up was the Bamboo Shoot Rice, Containing Sea Scallops and Sea Urchin (Uni):
This was such an interesting and fun riff on the idea of the classic Japanese Breakfast, only done up with extreme sophistication. The traditional Rice was the highlight, with the Scallops topped with Uni that melted wonderfully and combined together in a beautiful merging of flavors! The Tsukemono (Pickles) were done up nicely here as well, with very fresh and crisp pieces pairing nicely with the rice. And the Miso Soup was wonderful: Rich and vibrant. The cutest part of the presentation was that after we finished the rice, the waitress politely asked us "Would you like seconds?" ("Okawari ikagadeshouka?") (^_^) This is usually asked in a more informal atmosphere, and the idea is that in a traditional meal like that, additional helpings of rice are commonplace, only here, it's rice with Scallops and Uni(!). We didn't ask for any more since by this time we were already getting pretty full.
Our dessert courses began at this point, and we were started off with a "Pineapple Tea."
At first when the server mentioned this to us, I thought incredulously about getting some tea that was full of overly sweet "Pineapple Flavor Powder" or some such thing (as seen in Boba Teas, etc.). But instead, the Pineapple Tea showed off another area that Chef Yamamoto has a personal interest in: High Quality Teas, with amazing infusions of Scents. The Pineapple Tea was amazing! It had the *scent* of Pineapple Fruit, but when you tasted it, it was pure, clean, high-quality Tea (with no sugary taste)! It served as a nice palate cleanser.
He then served us a Pineapple Coated with Coconut Sherbert Dessert:
It was simple and clean. The Pineapple fruit wasn't overly tart, and it worked nicely with the Coconut Sherbet.
Next up was the Caramel Tea:
Like the Pineapple Tea, this showed off more of Chef Yamamoto's expertise. This Caramel Tea had all the *scent* of a rich, creamy Caramel, but when you drank it, it was pure, clean, high-quality Tea with no sweetness! It was pretty interesting, and it made for a wonderful drink because you get the *smell* of Caramel without filling up on sugary taste of Caramel.
Next up was the Strawberry Rice Cake with Hot Azuki Beans:
Basically his take on a traditional Mochi, but spruced up with Strawberries and a nice texture from the nutty grains. The Plating was immaculate as well, setting off the Strawberry dessert nicely.
He then brought out a nice Strawberry Tea:
This was like the previous ones. Uniquely different from each other, but also with the wonderful scent of Strawberry without any sugary additives. Very nice.
We then got one of the coolest dishes of the night: "Ryugin Specialty: Minus 196-Degrees Candy Apple."
This was a stunning and cute presentation: A vibrant little "Apple" served with chunks of fresh fruit. The waiter instructed us to crack open the Candy Apple with our spoon (just a light tap), and it cracked open to reveal a sub-zero-like Snowy "Ice Cream Powder"(?). I didn't ask the waiter what was inside, but it tasted so light and airy and wonderful.
We ended with one final special Tea, brought out with a special type of Honey (the name escapes me):
Ryugin provided one of the most memorable, enjoyable meals we had during this Japan Trip. The total bill came out to be ~Y30,000 (~$300 U.S.) per person, and it was worth every Yen of it. Chef Yamamoto and the staff at Ryugin showed off impeccable Service, Hospitality (no pretentiousness), and Excellence in Modern Kaiseki Japanese Food. When I asked to see Chef Yamamoto, he immediately obliged, coming out from the kitchen to thank us, and bowing to us humbly and seeing us off(!).
As a point of reference, Providence in Los Angeles, is one of my favorite places back home, and there was simply no comparison: The level of Service, Plating, Pacing, Food Preparation, and general Excellence exceeded Providence in every way. Ryugin is truly Top-Class Modern Kaiseki cuisine.
Rating: 9.7 (out of a Perfect 10.0)
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Saturday, April 12, 2008
Ryugin (龍吟) - Tokyo's Top-Class Modern Kaiseki
On the third night of our Japan Trip, we were able to get reservations for a much-talked about place on Chowhound: Ryugin, in Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan. I had never experienced Kaiseki before this trip, let alone Modern Kaiseki, so I wanted to see what the fuss was all about. I had heard Ryugin was also a Michelin 2 Star-rated restaurant, and after having been to Sushi Mizutani the night before (3 Star), I figured I knew what to expect here.
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- Elee said...
Fantastic report and great pictures ExileKiss! Almost feels like being there. Question...I'd love to visit Ryugin when I travel to Tokyo in June, but I don't speak Japanese...do you think one can get by at this place? What about Sushi Mizutani? Many thanks!
- April 27, 2008 at 3:32 PM
- ExileKiss said...
Hi elee,
Thanks for the compliments. (^_^)
Ryugin: Yes, you definitely can experience the great cuisine at Ryugin even if you don't speak Japanese. For Reservations, I would recommend having the Concierge at whatever hotel you're staying at call and arrange it for you (or if you know anyone in Japan, have them call for you). Once there, they had wait staff that spoke English (to explain each dish) and they had an English Menu as well (but you only need to choose one of three Courses anyways :).
Sushi Mizutani: I think you can enjoy Mizutani for the food just fine. Mizutani-san doesn't speak any English, but his assistant that was helping him spoke a little, so that was cool. If you go by yourself, you can still enjoy the amazing Sushi and cuts of fish and knifework he has, and if you go with a companion, you'll have a conversation partner so that'll be fine as well. Like Ryugin, I'd recommend getting someone to help you make reservations ahead of time.
Enjoy! :)
- April 27, 2008 at 4:59 PM
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- April 27, 2008 at 9:26 PM
- Elee said...
Thanks for the tip ExileKiss...wish you good eats and happy travels!!!
- April 27, 2008 at 10:00 PM
Thank you so much for the post! I am planning a visit to Tokyo, as well and am hoping to get a reservation. One question regarding photography: what is the proper ettiquette? I'd love to document the experience but am always cautious about taking photos at establishments that are not particularly casual (and where there is a potential language barrier.) I'd be extremely appreciative of any tips or suggestions! Thanks, again for the fabulous report.
- August 29, 2008 at 5:35 PM
- Exile Kiss said...
Hi anonymous,
Thanks! :) Ryugin has people that can speak English, so you can ask politely if it's OK.
One thing for sure is that you should NOT use Flash while taking photos at Ryugin (it's really romantic, moody and intimate). Otherwise, they should be fine with taking photos (I asked them nicely in Japanese and they were totally OK with it :).
- August 29, 2008 at 6:15 PM
- el said...
Thank you for the great post. I am researching for my trip to Tokyo. I definitely want to try out Ryugin. However, how did you make reservation? Do you speak Japanese? How about attire? Is it like jacket required place (like most fancy places in the US)? Thank you.
- June 22, 2009 at 9:07 AM
- Exile Kiss said...
Hi el,
Thank you. :) Ryugin usually has someone on staff that can speak some English.
They should also have an e-mail addy that you can try e-mailing them to confirm.
Lastly, feel free to have your Concierge at your hotel make the call for you and ask them to arrange it ahead of time.
The dress code is business casual (so "no" you don't have to be in a Suit and Tie, just a Dress Shirt and Slacks is fine).
I hope you have fun! :)
- June 22, 2009 at 12:55 PM
Just wanted to drop a note to say that the pictures from your meal looked SOOO amazing, we ended up going to Ryugin during our trip to Tokyo for our Anniversary dinner. It was amazing and all of our dishes were different than yours, but the plating was very similar. We also got to meet Seiji Yamamoto. Thanks again for blogging about this place. We also live in LA, so will continue to check out your blog. :)
- October 2, 2009 at 9:12 PM
- Exile Kiss said...
Hi Lu,
Thanks for your report back. I'm so glad to hear your Anniversary dinner at Ryugin went well! :)
It's a special place and I can't wait to go back. :) Thanks.
- October 2, 2009 at 9:57 PM
- Lukas said...
Very good review. I am going to Ryugin again on Saturday, after not having been for quite some time, and your review has reminded me of how good it is.
- November 10, 2009 at 11:59 PM
- Exile Kiss said...
Hi Asomaniac,
Thank you. :) I hope you enjoy your latest visit. I can't wait to go back; I miss Ryugin so much.
- November 11, 2009 at 12:49 AM


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ASTRA Shines Spotlight On Outstanding Individuals At Industry Event
ASTRA shines a spotlight on three individuals working behind the scenes in subscription television at its 2015 ASTRA Industry Excellence Awards in Sydney.
An original 12 finalists vied for recognition in three new awards (Rising Star, Television Professional of the Year and Creative Professional of the Year) introduced to mark the 20th anniversary of subscription television in Australia.
Finalists and winners of this year's Rising Star and Television Creative of the Year were judged by leaders in subscription television and other creative industries. The ASTRA Board judged the 2015 Television Professional of the Year.
"Our winners are unsung heroes whose extraordinary contribution isn't often recognised and celebrated. While our TV stars shine on stage every year at the ASTRAs, tonight's industry awards are for behind the scenes professionals whose work contributes just as much to the industry's success," said Andrew Maiden, CEO, ASTRA.
To that end, two finalists for the ASTRA Television Professional of the Year Award-senior executives Mandy Pattinson (senior vice president and general manager Discovery Networks) and Jacqui Feeney (managing director Fox International Channels)-asked to be excluded from consideration to help define this new award as a way to recognise unsung heroes of the industry.
The categories, finalists and winners of the three individual awards are:
ASTRA Television Professional of the Year
Winner: Geoff Crane, Camera & Operations Director, SKY NEWS
Finalists: Talia Greet (SKY NEWS) and Geoff Crane (SKY NEWS)
Awarded to the subscription television industry's most outstanding individual working in a role other than creative, marketing or communications.
Crane is a SKY NEWS original starting his career with the network in 1996. Leading by example he travels on assignment to virtually every continent as he directs SKY NEWS' political coverage and correspondents. A career spanning decades, Crane has never been formally recognised, until now, for his great achievements.
ASTRA Rising Star
Winner: Abdel Moorhouse, Programming Assistant, Foxtel Arts
Finalists: Nancy-Maree Ryan (BBC); Abdel Moorhouse (Foxtel Arts); Zakary Chenoweth (Foxtel Music Channels); and Topher Willis (NBC Universal)
This category is to award the subscription television industry's most outstanding individual under 30 years of age.
Moorhouse's background at Foxtel has seen him rapidly progress from Presentation Coordinator to Programming Assistant at Foxtel Arts. He is a highly proactive member of the team who tackles any new work flow, system or piece of technology fearlessly and with enthusiasm.
ASTRA Creative Professional of the Year
Winner: Dan Aldridge, Head of Creative, BBC
Highly Commended: Carly Heaton, Head of Brand Strategy and Creative, A&E, History, Bio and crime + investigation
Finalists: Dan Aldridge (BBC); Carly Heaton (A&E, History, Bio and crime + investigation); Mikki Katz (Premium Entertainment Channels); and Shannon Most (NBC Universal)
This award is to recognise the subscription television industry's most outstanding individual working in a creative, marketing or communications function.
Aldridge possesses creativity and dedication to excellence that has driven the perception of BBC's quality in Australia and New Zealand. The BBC First campaign he designed has been adopted by the BBC global team for the roll out of BBC First around the world and now represents the benchmark of excellence. Dan simultaneously launched a full service internal department, taking design and audio inhouse, building and training the team just months before launch.