ALEXANDER MCQUEEN DRESS, SKULL SHOES, RICK OWENS MENS LEATHER PANTS & TSHIRT. LUISA VIA ROMA BLOGGER STYLE LAB.
Of all my travel adventures, Luisaviaroma’s Firenze4Ever (fashion blogger mega-meetup) ranks near the ceiling. Sebastiano Serafini and I got to style designer clothing, and model it against the magnificent backdrop of Florence’s Duomo. Here are photos from the first Styling Lab…
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Our hotel was right in front of the Duomo (Gothic style Basilica).
Luisa Via Roma kindly provided catered lunches for the bloggers. I’m still salivating over the Italian rice.
(Seba’s wearing a t-shirt from our HOPE clothing line. Look closely: his underwear is Intimissimi.)
Luisa turned the display window into a polar bear paradise. (Do you like my crucifix nail art?)
The Aveda hair and makeup team got to work.
We got to select any luxury clothes we wanted, and wear them in a pro photoshoot! I chose an Alexander McQueen dress and skull shoes.
Seba looks a little horny? He’s wearing Rick Owens.
Our assistant took us to a terrace overlooking the Piazza del Duomo. Breathtaking.
We continued to shoot inside the apartment.
Doesn’t Seba look like Andy of Black Veil Brides here? (Did you hear: he recently broke three ribs during a concert accident?)
Such gorgeous clothing. The male model ain’t bad, either!
Regular interaction, in our world.
Luisaviaroma put up a page about Sebastiano, calling him “Imaginative, fashion-forward, and full of energy.” You can also see my feature here.
We’d love to hear your thoughts about our styling and photos! Photos of our other looks coming right up.
Song of the Day: Ryan Paris – I Wanna Love You Once Again (Can’t wait to show you the Milan Italo Disco club we visited.)
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MOLECULAR COCKTAILS AT HUSH HONG KONG. LAN KWAI FONG, COOL NEW BARS & CLUBS IN CENTRAL, COOLHUNTER BOOK.
Back to Hong Kong for a quick science lesson… involving hard liquor! I subjected myself to cocktail experiments at Hush, a mod bar in Lan Kwai Fong / Central, Hong Kong. Mixologist Gibson Chan specializes in molecular cocktails, using ingredients and techniques typically found only in labs.
In this new video, Gibson shows La Carmina how to make a deconstructed margharita, with a salty foam created with a fish tank pump. Then, he mixes a cocktail made with what looks like caviar — but what is it really? Watch the video to find out!
I was happy to learn that the strange-looking powders were actually made from natural ingredients. Each drink was a topsy-turvy experience — the flavors and textures turn the expected on its head. Sip a glow-in-the-dark cocktail at Hush, 2 Glenealy in Central, Hong Kong.
I also went to Ozone, the rooftop bar of the new Ritz Carlton Kowloon. My ears popped as the elevator shot up to the 118th floor. But it was worth it for the killer view of Hong Kong at night, with nothing overhead but the sky.
I know my life is confusing lately… so many travels and projects! I re-designed part of my website to reflect the changes. Here’s a breakdown of my current work:
† BLOGGING: I post near-daily about my underground fashion and travel adventures.
† TV HOSTING & COOLHUNTING: My Pirates business is currently in overdrive. We have our hands full with Tokyo TV jobs and subculture consulting (such as introducing Western buyers to Gothic Lolita Punk brands.)
† WRITING: In addition to my current columns, I’m writing for AOL Travel. My three J-pop books are also available here.
† FASHION DESIGNING: We just released the HOPE t-shirts to benefit Japan. You can see my previous clothing collections here and below.
These pages may also be helpful…
† BIO: A summary of my work, along with my TV show clips.
† PHOTOS: A gallery of my Goth-cute outfits and makeup.
† PRESS: Media mentions.
† CONTACT: Email me if you’re interested in sponsorships, advertorials, collaborations — or simply want to say hi! I try to reply to all messages, especially on my social networks.
Funny how I’ve become Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego. There’s more international travel in the works, and major projects involving TV and fashion. Soon, all shall be revealed!
PS: I’m featured in a new Spanish book called Coolhunting Digital: A la caza de las ultimas tendencias. In the “Colaboradores” section, I’m photographed and interviewed about my work as a subculture/underground coolhunter.
I invite you to browse the new website pages; I hope they present a clearer picture of my work. And please enjoy my new video, where the Hush bartender walks us through molecular cocktail-making. There’s more fun food and bizarre theme restaurants on my YouTube channel (please subscribe).
Have you heard of molecular gastronomy before, or tried it? Do you consider it a mind-opening experience, or an overrated trend?
Song of the Day: Thomas Dolby – She Blinded Me With Science
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