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Italy modeling, New York fashion week & Dancing for Japan. La Carmina travel blog: 2012 year in review, part 1.
Merry Christmas, pirates! It’s hard to believe we’ve reached the end of 2012. Let’s usher in 2013 with my annual “year in review,” beginning with reminisces and outtake photos from the first six months.
I spent January in Italy with Seby. We stayed with his family in northern Italy, and then ventured to Florence for Luisaviaroma’s Firenze4Ever (the event that flies in the world’s top fashion bloggers for photoshoots and fun). One of the many highlights was modelling designer fashion with the Duomo as my backdrop. You see more images from this shoot here.
I did quite a few TV hosting and fixing gigs this year, with my First Mate Naomi. It’s a pleasure to work with her, and team up with some of my favorite shows including National Geographic Taboo, Discovery TV Oddities, Fashion TV, and more. More TV hosting clips to come in 2013.
In February, Yukiro and I attended New York Fashion Week, and even sat front row at Lincoln Center shows. We also checked out NYC’s Goth Punk shops and nightlife, such as this romantic Dances of Vice party in a church.
For the one year anniversary of the Japan Earthquake, I teamed up with Industrial dancers tank9 and Mary Nine. We made a dance video in Seattle, as part of Ridley Scott’s Japan in a Day collaborative film (watch it here.)
As you know, I host a regular travel video series published in Huffington Post. My film crew and I got the chance to shoot in gorgeous Maui, Hawaii. We explored the local fashion and over-indulged in Japanese food (check out my Hawaiian travel guide).
I’m always looking to stretch my creative wings, and do something new… and one of my favorite projects was the release of DNR’s Rock Princess music video. Do you like my red hair and Vivienne Westwood disco dress?
Don’t worry: between all the adventures, I put in plenty of Basil-snuggling time! In the next post, we’ll take a look at what happened in the second half of 2012.
Did you travel anywhere this year? Try something new, or achieve a goal? What were your favorite memories? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
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New York Goth, Punk, Industrial, Alternative style & shopping. St Mark’s Place NYC. Happy Thanksgiving!
If you’re on my Twitter or Google Plus, you’ll already know… we Pirates landed a new TV job, which will shoot early next year! Details and destinations to come soon. (Above: doing a segment with Fashion TV Japan during NY Fashion Week.)
I was chatting with Yukiro yesterday, and there’s a lot we are grateful for. Here’s some reflections (and bonus NYC photos) on Thanksgiving Day.
First, I’m thankful to all of you who believe in my work. This journey’s been long and strange, and your support is very meaningful to me.
(Above: sitting front row at the Vantan Tokyo runway show, inside Lincoln Center.)
Zombie and eyeball hairclips: gifted by Kreepsville 666
Sunglasses: gifted by Lumete
Zombies tshirt and cardigan: gifted by Sourpuss Brand Clothing
Tulle skirt: gifted by Shabby Apple
I’m beyond grateful for good friends and the good times we have together. Yukiro and I can inject hell and horror into any mundane situation…
Even when riding the NY subway…
… or ordering pizza.
I appreciate being able to travel so much for my work, allowing me to discover new corners of the world. (Vietnamese pho at 2am, St Mark’s Place.)
I know I’m very lucky to have this mobility, which lets me see friends in wide-spread places. (Mugging outside Kenka izakaya.)
Super grateful for RuPaul’s Drag Race. But seriously, Ru’s a pioneer and his show shines a light on alternative culture. Inspired to do the same.
Here’s to good causes and good food. Jenny of ProjectExplorer (a terrific, non-profit educational travel series) took us to Spice Market in the meatpacking district. I’m salivating as I recall the south Asian flavors… coconut rice, shaved tuna with chili tapioca, yuzu drink, and pumpkin ginger cheesecake.
Let the ghostly adventures continue! Click for more NY Fashion Week coverage, including runway shows and parties.
What are your plans for Thanksgiving? Will you be eating cute or scary desserts?
What are you thankful for today? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments, or on my Google Plus.
PS: since some of you asked, these photos are taken with a Canon Powershot S100, available on Amazon. Simply the best compact camera on the market.
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