tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287334550319601392023-11-16T04:19:47.230-08:00CANY GIRLSWelcome to Cany Girls...follow two 20 something girls as they blog about life in NYC and San Francisco, and everything in between.CANY GIRLShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07811440061412943007noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828733455031960139.post-15431416414039467812010-01-14T11:20:00.000-08:002010-01-14T11:29:09.710-08:00I'm With CoCoIt's that time of year again, folks. The two weeks Bay Area comedy fans dream of - SF SketchFest.<br /><br />With 17 or so days of comedic events, you're sure to find something to tickle your funny bone. <br /><br />Particularly exciting, given his recent spiff with NBC - Conan O'Brien will be making a live appearance at this year's SketchFest Tribute.<br /><br />Full lineup & tickets can be found <a href="http://www.sfsketchfest.com/schedule/">here</a>.l.kohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17674637030348999972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828733455031960139.post-84005894430194086762010-01-05T12:17:00.000-08:002010-01-05T14:51:51.906-08:00Let's Rock 2010L.Ko and I have decided something. Actually, we're pretty damn sure it's true: 2010 will be one of the best years on record. We are so excited to kick off this new decade, and don't you worry, we aren't going to go back to the annual "get healthy" resolutions. We have REAL, fantastic, fabulous goals in mind and we want to share them with all of you. We hope you enjoy reading them and help keep us on track! And Happy New Year!<br /><br /><br /><br />SHOE GAL'S RESOLUTIONS:<br /><br />1. Get my Yoga teaching certificate so I can teach yoga<br /><br />2. Get into business school<br /><br />3. Save more money<br /><br />4. Take a trip to Paris<br /><br />5. Get a promotion at work<br /><br />6. Meet new people - especially fine lookin young men<br /><br /><br />LKo's RESOLUTIONS:<br /><br />1. Read one new book a month<br /><br />2. Finish paying off those darn student loans, so I can go back to school<br /><br />3. Figure out if I even <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">want </span>to go back to school<br /><br />4. Get involved! (church, community, etc.)<br /><br />5. Travel to at least one place that isn't Texas. Sorry, family!<br /><br />6. Meet new people!! (I second SB's #6)Shoe Blisshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905633214870308627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828733455031960139.post-87798141118644421862009-12-29T09:58:00.000-08:002009-12-29T10:00:44.965-08:00No words are necessary.<object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/uzxhKJK6D0o&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/uzxhKJK6D0o&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object>l.kohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17674637030348999972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828733455031960139.post-58883025765518080942009-11-16T15:39:00.000-08:002009-11-16T15:46:19.071-08:00I WANT THESE.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgakrt0PEtMxJO9GVPPK1dlCMb7bsedjno1k9tnbQK0BgTPkWN_sZpfKWrCEQu1VNMj8YoOBr-Na9zyadrKeiYPxxyxbGR48ctdnSlT0BoPQ3F-2-IOYVPdx9nEHP9e34QSVtbTdOIitpE/s1600/SHOE.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404851799658920626" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 195px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgakrt0PEtMxJO9GVPPK1dlCMb7bsedjno1k9tnbQK0BgTPkWN_sZpfKWrCEQu1VNMj8YoOBr-Na9zyadrKeiYPxxyxbGR48ctdnSlT0BoPQ3F-2-IOYVPdx9nEHP9e34QSVtbTdOIitpE/s200/SHOE.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>We all know by now that I have a serious shopping problem. So, while doing my usual retail-therapy-I-deserve-these-because-I'm-awesome website shopping this morning, I found <a href="http://www.kennethcole.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3732890&cp=3075190.3075225.3075256">these</a>. Could it be? A shoe so hot and it claims to be comfortable?? What?? Oh, Kenneth Cole, you may be the one man that has found the way to my heart. I was so intrigued that I went to check this out at lunch time. And ladies, it's true!!! Not only are these the hottest things this side of the equator but they are SO friggin comfy. The new 9 to 5 technology made it feel like I was wearing sneakers or Uggs (ok, ok, maybe not uggs). I can't wait to buy them and wear them to holiday party after holiday party. You can start sending me your holiday party invites now, please.</div>Shoe Blisshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905633214870308627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828733455031960139.post-12122663622040803452009-11-13T09:17:00.000-08:002009-11-13T09:59:50.228-08:00Favorite Song Friday: She needs Jimmy Choo-oo-oo-oo-oos.Yes, this is post #2 about Jimmy Choo. But the line launches at H&M tomorrow, so we thought it best to tell you everything you need to know about stocking up on your Choos.<br /><ol><li>Get there early - wild mobs are expected.</li><li>For everything except shoes & accessories, it's open-season.</li><li>The first 160 people in line will get wristbands that are color-coordinated with times to shop the shoes/accessories. After these 160 people, everyone will have access to this extra special section.</li></ol>Keep it classy, ladies. We know it's exciting, but save the profanity, hair-pulling and eye-gouging for Black Friday.<br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/aHUQdZIupUw&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/aHUQdZIupUw&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>l.kohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17674637030348999972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828733455031960139.post-48174757253373698142009-11-12T10:52:00.000-08:002009-11-12T11:12:28.518-08:0026 is the new 21<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiQmEaDnonWnIkRUa9Q8XDYStW07cbkOyDbKVxAiPHk_Cb6e94wh7GbtLRYvAWw6VZdwb9ExqamhRGsF75K-BhNOTtD48t1oBmsisHYzjdJM0GShLtaIZWDZKBiGmlkqhwE8E_kOmAWeU/s1600-h/cupcake.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403293387189592770" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiQmEaDnonWnIkRUa9Q8XDYStW07cbkOyDbKVxAiPHk_Cb6e94wh7GbtLRYvAWw6VZdwb9ExqamhRGsF75K-BhNOTtD48t1oBmsisHYzjdJM0GShLtaIZWDZKBiGmlkqhwE8E_kOmAWeU/s200/cupcake.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>L. Ko has a birthday coming up and she mentioned to me that she was upset about the thought of turning 26...it just seems so..blah. Having been 26 for a whole two months, I have to say, I quite like the age. It's not too young, not too old, not life changing (like 21, or 16, or 30). So, I put together a list. The first one is why being 26 is better than being 25 and the second is things that I hope to learn/have learned while being this fabulous age. Happy Birthday L.Ko!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>5 REASONS 26 IS BETTER THAN BEING 25 (OR 21 FOR THAT MATTER)</div><div>1. You move to the 26-34 check box. And who doesn't want to be the youngest person in the check box?</div><div>2. You can refer to yourself as a professional 20 something and have a non padded resume to back it up.</div><div>3. You can still drink like you're 25 (or 21) but now know that a big meal and water are key to lasting all night long</div><div>4. You can old enough to go to fancy dinner parties and everyone will talk about how young and cute and adorable you are.</div><div>5. You can still watch The Hills or The City or any other show on MTV and not feel the need to justify it to anyone (cause hey, we grew up on that stuff!)</div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div>10 THINGS YOU LEARN (or I hope to learn) WHEN YOU ARE 26</div><div>1. How to fall in love without losing yourself</div><div>2. How to live alone, even if you don't like to</div><div>3. How to make dinner, a cocktail, or pick a good glass of wine </div><div>4. When to try harder and when to walk away</div><div>5. When to stop drinking like you're in college </div><div>6. Staying home on a Friday night in your sweats watching Sex and the City reruns with Ben and Jerry isn't pathetic, it's awesome...and necessary.</div><div>7. That it's okay to buy something ridiculously expensive, sometimes you deserve it</div><div>8. That having a couple really good, always there for you no matter what friends are all a girls needs.</div><div>9. That maybe your mom is always right</div><div>10. That you're only 26. You have your whole life ahead of you to be worried, stressed out, and angry. So enjoy it while you can.</div><div></div>Shoe Blisshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905633214870308627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828733455031960139.post-73647978536629137772009-11-12T07:52:00.000-08:002009-11-12T08:01:46.758-08:00Hey LBD, Meet Your New BFF<div align="left">Tis the Season for family gatherings, holiday parties, office parties, and your usual weekend extravaganzas. So what's a girl to do about her oufits? I mean seriously, you can only wear your favorite LBD a couple times before you start boring yourself. And you clearly can't go buy a dress for every occasion unless you won the lotto or don't plan on eating till Easter. Don't worry CANY readers, problem solved. Check out this adorable bracelet from <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3069324?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_pla=jewelry:women:bracelet&cm_ite=kate_spade_%27disco%27_link_bracelet:276407&cm_ven=Linkshare&siteId=cpKPJ7Lpbp8-s7Uc78p1c1SCEEg_QXL7aQ">Kate Spade</a>. It's shiny, colorful, glitzy, fun, and makes a statement--everything the holidays should be about. All you need is this and your fave LBD, some stilettos (or boots!) and you're ready to conquer any gathering you go to. Careful, you're LBD might get a little jealous from all the attention your new bling is going to bring.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuu5ElIMw6rtXDGRHGgfTyTvtWOYLy_e-Cls2szOcMPG7TZ3V2NeqBYYVbhdgkPCRVYFErvu7iYnJdf5ikCP2bO3Oz-BY_7XnUkSOgfaHfI12z4lTqy04kp0P04YZBeq78j-UObrQdXBA/s1600-h/BRACELET.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403246135412770642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 130px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuu5ElIMw6rtXDGRHGgfTyTvtWOYLy_e-Cls2szOcMPG7TZ3V2NeqBYYVbhdgkPCRVYFErvu7iYnJdf5ikCP2bO3Oz-BY_7XnUkSOgfaHfI12z4lTqy04kp0P04YZBeq78j-UObrQdXBA/s200/BRACELET.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>Shoe Blisshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905633214870308627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828733455031960139.post-36759491735163029712009-11-11T12:19:00.000-08:002009-11-11T14:26:01.014-08:00Christmas Cheer<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOBRl2bzMQylael7dAA0Vs_5SPwHWk01I-hMVgsi26SCu8E1_b3zJ6a8OcPRilHvosD88_2xmM_2dH4zWIqniQ_BaVwzwEdeYRtjMEG8wyi21AWE2umtVR3OKgQvendYI2JMmxXKoYj_0/s1600-h/NeimanCupcake.bmp"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 181px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOBRl2bzMQylael7dAA0Vs_5SPwHWk01I-hMVgsi26SCu8E1_b3zJ6a8OcPRilHvosD88_2xmM_2dH4zWIqniQ_BaVwzwEdeYRtjMEG8wyi21AWE2umtVR3OKgQvendYI2JMmxXKoYj_0/s200/NeimanCupcake.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402951962233701794" border="0" /></a>There comes a point in every little girl's life when she graduates from dog-earing pages in the annual Toys 'R' Us Christmas Catalog, to dog-earing the pages in the annual Neiman Marcus Catalog.<br /><br />Ladies and Gentlemen, it has arrived. The <a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/sitelets/christmasbook/christmasbook.jhtml">pinnacle</a> of Christmas Shopping. Apart from the mind-boggling array of designer Everything-I-Want-Now, nothing compares to paging through the fantasy section. If Santa shopped at Neiman's, I'd ask him for the Neiman Marcus Edition, 2010 Jaguar XL - with its glass roof and super awesome features (!).<br /><br />However, understanding that entire cars are difficult to fit under all but the largest of Christmas trees, I suppose I could settle for the customizable cupcake car with matching hat (!!). Picturing myself cruising around Pac Heights at 7 mph in motorized cupcake a brings the kind of cheer that only Neiman's can deliver.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">via <a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/">NeimanMarcus.com</a></span>l.kohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17674637030348999972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828733455031960139.post-74666806214286046632009-11-02T12:17:00.000-08:002009-11-02T12:23:33.302-08:00Better than Starbucks (I'm being serious).I'm going to get straight to the point. I'm a yoga-aholic. Every single time I take a class, it kicks my ass, helps me center my chi, refreshes me, and makes me feel like I can conquer the world--all in a measly 60 minutes. My favorite yoga studio is Yoga to the People (<a href="http://www.yogatothepeople.com/">www.yogatothepeople.com</a>). They have classes in NYC AND San Francisco! I highly reccomend them to anyone, regardless of experience or age. It's not a fashion show (read: you don't have to worry if the girl next to you has better yoga pants) and they play fun music (Jack Johnson, Britney, Kayne) and make sure that your ass gets officially kicked so that you are sore as soon as you walk out. The best part? It's a donation based studio so you only pay what you can. If that's not enough motivation, I just purchased a yoga mat last week and carry it around with me everywhere (yes, me.) I swear just knowing I'm going to class makes me feel like I'm floating.<br /><br />And on that note, Get Your Yoga On.Shoe Blisshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905633214870308627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828733455031960139.post-35955045401053532442009-10-30T08:34:00.000-07:002009-10-30T08:36:35.637-07:00Eat, Drink, and Be Scary!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ZcrdQqI5Jm0N5uu7sinS0rlXayCY1nOyaX-qyLPN3x9dy8IpsxwsPdCrSF3DFqX_h32aoHrRLWkgQEMFYMqo1Qp_9Rwn6v41jcihslPNbuQwdMEkLKZ8Fo1m8H81_EtWJ3KCNtCI4tM/s1600-h/hweenpumpkins-cowboy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398417304605438914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ZcrdQqI5Jm0N5uu7sinS0rlXayCY1nOyaX-qyLPN3x9dy8IpsxwsPdCrSF3DFqX_h32aoHrRLWkgQEMFYMqo1Qp_9Rwn6v41jcihslPNbuQwdMEkLKZ8Fo1m8H81_EtWJ3KCNtCI4tM/s200/hweenpumpkins-cowboy.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Happy Halloween!!!</div><div> </div><div>Love,</div><div>CANY girls</div><br /><div></div>Shoe Blisshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905633214870308627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828733455031960139.post-35362406599368719012009-10-26T18:31:00.001-07:002009-10-26T18:31:43.279-07:00Quote of the Day:"Boys come and go. Twitter is forever." - Katy Perryl.kohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17674637030348999972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828733455031960139.post-35190674181690780902009-10-21T17:35:00.000-07:002009-10-21T17:49:57.153-07:00I Choo-Choo-Choose you!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivWty4UVfwjhOmah-w3sCMdenXLPS52Mg-DVDIGTs1CoS3Q_JhBTLGcoToEFfYgmOQcjmR2VNc142QnvSR7Hn-3qI0pQRtlBOsgU7XIF_1bK9Wk7PMElI0GCr1xw3sEhMeRFQQmj4Nsx0/s1600-h/20090921_jimmychoo10.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivWty4UVfwjhOmah-w3sCMdenXLPS52Mg-DVDIGTs1CoS3Q_JhBTLGcoToEFfYgmOQcjmR2VNc142QnvSR7Hn-3qI0pQRtlBOsgU7XIF_1bK9Wk7PMElI0GCr1xw3sEhMeRFQQmj4Nsx0/s320/20090921_jimmychoo10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395219842267997090" border="0" /></a>If there's one thing we at CANY Girls love more than Jimmy Choo, it's some Jimmy Choo on the cheap. So we couldn't be more excited about the H&M line that JC is launching on November 14...just in time for my annual b-day shopping spree.<br /><br />It's all very 80's-rocker chic -- lots of suede, leather, studs & sparkles. but I'm absolutely in L.O.V.E. with this suede one-shoulder mini-dress. Check out the more pics of the line <a href="http://www.nitrolicious.com/blog/2009/09/17/jimmy-choo-for-hm-womens-collection-preview/">here</a>.l.kohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17674637030348999972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828733455031960139.post-70772876748730010962009-10-20T12:41:00.000-07:002009-10-21T17:23:45.546-07:00How To Be A HipsterFriday night I got the opportunity to see the master-mind behind my <a href="http://canygirls.blogspot.com/2009/07/favorite-song-friday.html">summer anthem</a> at <a href="http://www.slims-sf.com/">Slim's</a> (Show was amazing, btw). As is the case with so many bars around San Francisco, I was dressed way too Banana Republic. I hate when this happens, so I feel it is my duty to make sure it never happens to you.<br /><br />Behold! Your official, head-to-toe CANY guide to dressing like a hipster. I'd say most (if not all) of these items are unisex. So male or female, you'll be all set. And don't forget your overall attitude of disinterest.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMN6FBbxJJya4AvJsN-4ihITCCZqqiJqc1RkIaKXCvqx3rV02gPSVVBiHiT3W8L3Ty1rqvs4XR8T7oBjmlY7OL9MpS02LqZkbEUjlxHYdCTp8t28FDHE9sYhr5RnW4AAFLcN828ePoW7U/s1600-h/The+Hipster.bmp"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 314px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMN6FBbxJJya4AvJsN-4ihITCCZqqiJqc1RkIaKXCvqx3rV02gPSVVBiHiT3W8L3Ty1rqvs4XR8T7oBjmlY7OL9MpS02LqZkbEUjlxHYdCTp8t28FDHE9sYhr5RnW4AAFLcN828ePoW7U/s400/The+Hipster.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395073486260996098" border="0" /></a>l.kohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17674637030348999972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828733455031960139.post-50797021369004792502009-10-19T13:12:00.000-07:002009-10-19T13:25:29.969-07:00Love is a Four Letter Word<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMP-0oBzxHEa3kH-LeffEMbGch2Pk-H21tjcJ2z32thTfvaPkVOrku0Ho9LPKRnTfl6QXQhRBvBwsZq3hTXKdma93hoYigXJR4mzEU2YF_XIfQ6Mic0Wfou_5Pqh_fKD9tPItkibrvxbc/s1600-h/pic.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394406770623384338" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 187px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMP-0oBzxHEa3kH-LeffEMbGch2Pk-H21tjcJ2z32thTfvaPkVOrku0Ho9LPKRnTfl6QXQhRBvBwsZq3hTXKdma93hoYigXJR4mzEU2YF_XIfQ6Mic0Wfou_5Pqh_fKD9tPItkibrvxbc/s200/pic.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>To celebrate my new found singledom, it only seemed right that I would attend the "Love is a Four Letter Word" Art Exhibit at the Foley Gallery in Chelsea. I love art to death and when you throw in some wine and cheese, a grand opening event, and Wall-street types, it absolutly sounds like an evening to remember. The exhibit opens this Friday (when I plan to attend) and tickets can be bought online. Dress is trendy/upscale and the event starts at 7pm. I'll report on how it goes. Oh, how so Charlottle of me!</div><div> </div><div>More about the exhibit:</div><div>The exhibition Love is a Four Letter Word will coincide with Slash: Paper Under the Knife at the Museum of Arts and Design, which will include the cut paper work of Mastrovito. Foley Gallery will also feature three artists from the Slash exhibition, Tom Gallant, Daniel Alcalá, and Rob Carter, in the project gallery.<br />In his new series entitled, Love is a Four Letter Word, Mastrovito uses his vibrant collages to examine the nuanced and complex nature of love. For Mastrovito, love is a treacherous cycle that begins with innocence, followed by a violent initiation (represented as death), and then begins again in a sort of beautiful rebirth. The cycle is conveyed via a large frieze, which will wrap around the gallery space, sequenced so that each piece is a connected part of this narrative whole. He articulates the themes of this narrative through an overt symbolism. Innocent figures are shown in white, wielding guns, while the ‘victims’ of love, once shot, become colorful embodiments of love itself, expressed by his use only of the letters L-O-V-E in their construction. These figures drown in a sea of L-O-V-E only to be reborn or rebuilt as new individuals. The white and the colored figures emerge in various incarnations in each separate work, while on the whole, as the frieze evolves, innocence fades and love grows.<br />The exhibition’s use of “love,”the word, the symbol, involves a deconstruction through repetition, which exposes the quality, meaning, and intricacy of the experience and process of love.</div><div></div><div></div>Shoe Blisshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905633214870308627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828733455031960139.post-79635674151092679172009-10-16T16:53:00.000-07:002009-10-16T17:08:17.293-07:00Favorite Song FridayIn honor of the great tradition that is the Red River Shootout:<br /><br /><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/cTUJSEFKSBE&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/cTUJSEFKSBE&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="344" width="425"></embed></object>l.kohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17674637030348999972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828733455031960139.post-4901415946829683882009-10-14T17:42:00.001-07:002009-10-14T18:03:48.212-07:00Say Hello To My Little Friend<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_XuWalOpOTEaGtyzJMdeKptYIGzm3Z_oLmldBOHHn1ywgu4kAOtzbKVhRXfIeFJe39ZS5AYlIitdP2KDdMhakJKtmFIMVLqt2P4uIiw0VM2C-7tpELqAyg-IiXYvb0DBlxheiNtr_GaI/s1600-h/SilverMoon.bmp"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 152px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_XuWalOpOTEaGtyzJMdeKptYIGzm3Z_oLmldBOHHn1ywgu4kAOtzbKVhRXfIeFJe39ZS5AYlIitdP2KDdMhakJKtmFIMVLqt2P4uIiw0VM2C-7tpELqAyg-IiXYvb0DBlxheiNtr_GaI/s200/SilverMoon.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392622099202867074" border="0" /></a>As as smart, emotionally-complex & thoughtful creatures, when a relationship comes to a close, we women have three things in the Louis Vuitton handbag of our lives to which we turn for comfort: Friends, Ice Cream, & Hard Liquor.<br /><br />Enter: <a href="http://www.silvermoondesserts.com/index.html">Silver Moon Ice Cream</a><br /><br />With flavors like "Coffee with Brownie Bits" and "Pomegranate Martini", you can kill three birds with one spoon. The artisan ice cream is spiked with liqueur, creating the ultimate companion to your "boys-suck" bout of depression. <br /><br />Sadly, the ice cream is only sold in stores around the bay area, but happily, it can be shipped direct to your door in orders of 5 pints. <br /><br />Which may or may not be enough, depending on how much the boy does, in fact, suck.l.kohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17674637030348999972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828733455031960139.post-5185188052482480922009-10-14T14:43:00.000-07:002009-10-14T14:55:17.979-07:00Back to CANYAfter a break-up, certain street, locations, even times of day are off-limits. The city becomes a deserted battlefield, loaded with emotional landmines. You have to be very careful where you step or you could be blown to pieces. ~ Carrie Bradshaw<br /><br />Apologies CANY readers, as you can tell from my opening quote, I've been dealing with a break-up. But I'm back and ready to post my heart out. I plan on being stronger than ever and having you follow that process with me. I will say though, Carrie's quote couldn't resonate to be more true. Dealing with a breakup is nasty and harsh and makes you want to run away from it all. Yuck. Any CANY girl knows though, that life does go on...and I can't wait to share it all with you.<br /><br />Xoxo<br />ShoeBlissShoe Blisshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905633214870308627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828733455031960139.post-2652425084477299032009-10-02T14:04:00.000-07:002009-10-02T14:39:33.058-07:00Eat.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3KwvkDS1xclgjq3VzB3BwGeWUaMd48n-bnsunfxru5CWiCUFKgcyiMnwww77t6kf7Mu34R_sRPryLi4VInvmDG4Q0_1P1ydJSzMXrq9PdEoL-DSjphHRqrgieOxkL_-zkdcUka_rT6RY/s1600-h/forkknife.bmp"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 124px; height: 130px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3KwvkDS1xclgjq3VzB3BwGeWUaMd48n-bnsunfxru5CWiCUFKgcyiMnwww77t6kf7Mu34R_sRPryLi4VInvmDG4Q0_1P1ydJSzMXrq9PdEoL-DSjphHRqrgieOxkL_-zkdcUka_rT6RY/s200/forkknife.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388120408544946114" border="0" /></a>Eater SF just released the <a href="http://sf.eater.com/tags/eater-38">Eater 38</a> - it's list of the 38 quintessential San Francisco restaurants. They aren't ranked or ordered, they're just some SF goodness.<br /><br />Looks like I'll have to break out the stretchy pants and work my way through this thing...l.kohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17674637030348999972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828733455031960139.post-49351848847374473962009-10-02T11:11:00.000-07:002009-10-02T11:48:28.601-07:00M.I.A.Oh, how long it has been. Things have been a little crazy on the coasts. I do apologize for the lack of activity. Today's post is dedicated to one of my favorite new party places: The Castro. To date, my after-sundown outings have been largely relegated to the Marina. Oh, Marina, how I love to hate you. It's like one giant frat part for grown-ups. (that being said, Marina Lounge is a very low-key, supremely un-pretentious bar that I would move into if they took credit cards)<br /><br />But my last two times out dancing have been with a couple of my faves - Sandy & Ron - to the Castro. As a small-town girl from Texas, I feel like I see something to call home about every time I go down there. This weekend was no exception. I stepped out of the cab, and started wandering up the street to find <a href="http://www.harveyssf.com/">Harvey's</a>, where I was meeting everyone. First thing I see? A naked man. Just chillin'. (and it was chilly out). It just got better from there - lots o' leather (It was <a href="http://folsomstreetfair.org/">Folsom Street Fair</a> last weekend) & the most fabulous drag queens you ever did see. <br /><br />After we got kicked out of Harvey's at closing time, we headed over to <a href="http://www.theendup.com/">The Endup</a>. It's open to the wee hours of the morning, if you haven't gotten your dance fix by 2am. Both times I've been there, the crowd is nothing short of awesome. <span style="font-style: italic;">SFGate</span> calls it a "low-frills down-and-dirty disco". Which it is. And the back patio is heaven when you've been dancing your tail feather off all night & need a breath of fresh air to catch your second (0r fifth) wind.<br /><br />So. Here's to staying busy, nights on the town, and seeing things that your father wouldn't approve of!<br /><br />Have a happy weekend, everybody.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/knQuxZj9rTA&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/knQuxZj9rTA&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>l.kohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17674637030348999972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828733455031960139.post-8600939597965554502009-08-19T13:57:00.000-07:002009-08-19T14:00:03.659-07:00Words of the Wise Wednesday."Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall in place" - Marylin Monroe.<br /><br />Whether it be in regards to love, work, relationships, or your favorite restaurant, I couldn't have said it better myself.Shoe Blisshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905633214870308627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828733455031960139.post-54730751239300506342009-08-17T12:01:00.001-07:002009-08-17T12:06:01.921-07:00Man Tip Monday<b>Tip</b>: "Casually" name dropping exotic countries you've been to within the first 5 minutes of meeting a girl demonstrates that you are self-involved more than it demonstrates that you are well-traveled.<div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>l.kohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17674637030348999972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828733455031960139.post-51420752030316138932009-08-10T12:58:00.000-07:002009-08-10T13:24:08.375-07:00Vacation Recap.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU5b2pvqolVqEMr8cb4Xdl2Kz700dwIHzO6ziFuDC1eq8gvc00EjuHBi4QvipVlg38oKalKAfKYEY9TUHoa0VPwxMjkUvbgzyOYWGov9wZTfwESyI-c8esEo2etRdEZKe36KBy036Ptz8/s1600-h/bahama.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368432888470641186" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 132px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU5b2pvqolVqEMr8cb4Xdl2Kz700dwIHzO6ziFuDC1eq8gvc00EjuHBi4QvipVlg38oKalKAfKYEY9TUHoa0VPwxMjkUvbgzyOYWGov9wZTfwESyI-c8esEo2etRdEZKe36KBy036Ptz8/s200/bahama.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I apologize CANY readers for my lack of posting, but it is alas summer and I've been visiting beaches to get last bit of summer sun in (Hey, a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do). I just got back from the Bahamas and The Hamptons. Two very different places with very pretty beaches. Below is a list of top ten things I learned while in Paradise:</div><br /><div>10. I highly reccomend the Bahamas as a vacation destination to all New Yorkers. It is only a 2.5 hour plane ride (direct on Jet Blue!). I stayed at the<a href="http://www.atlantis.com/accommodations/royaltowers/grandsuites.aspx"> Atlantis Resorts </a>which I highly reccomend. I only left the resort once during my entire trip!</div><br /><div>9. Every beach vacation needs a beach cocktail. Pina Coladas and Mango Mojitos were some of my favorites.</div><br /><div>8. If going to the Hamptons, check out SAG Harbor. They have some fantastic restaurants and nightlife.</div><br /><div>7. ALWAYS wear sunscreen! I lathered up with this great stuff from<a href="http://www.neutrogena.com/econsumer/ntg/productslistpage.browse?segment=women&catId=3&subCatId=9"> Neutrogena</a>.</div><br /><div>6. A pedicure is a must before hitting the sand. I love this DIY kit from <a href="http://store.crabtree-evelyn.com/hands-and-feet-foot-care.html">Crabtree & Evelyn</a>.</div><br /><div>5. While I don't believe it make up at the beach, a little waterproof mascara never hurt anyone. I put two coats on in the morning and some chapstick and I was set.</div><br /><div>4. My favorite pool in the Bahamas was the Cain at the Cove Atlantis. It's an adult only pool with great music, cocktails, and beautiful people.</div><br /><div>3. My favorite beach in South Hampton was Cooper Beach. Go early to get a prime spot near the water and beach shack that serves great snacks.</div><br /><div>2. The Chlorine and salt water killed my hair. Thankfully, I brought along Moroccon Oil. It transformed my hair from crunchy and sticky to smooth and shiny instantly.</div><br /><div>1. And my number 1? Turn off the cellphone, blackberries, and laptops!!!! These things are not necessary or a good idea while on any sort of vacation. It's important that you enjoy your last days of summer.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Happy Beaching!</div>Shoe Blisshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01905633214870308627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828733455031960139.post-38372936456397684762009-08-06T11:17:00.000-07:002009-08-06T11:23:00.498-07:00Yes, Another Video.If you haven't already done so, go see <a href="http://www.foxsearchlight.com/500daysofsummer/">500 Days of Summer</a>. It's a story about love, not a love story. So don't go expecting sunshine & roses & singing birds (though there are some of those, too). And my, my, my! Joseph Gordon-Levitt sure has grown up nicely since his days on Third Rock From The Sun.<br /><br /><embed src="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f8/1138370309" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" flashvars="videoId=32114332001&playerId=1138370309&viewerSecureGatewayURL=https://console.brightcove.com/services/amfgateway&servicesURL=http://services.brightcove.com/services&cdnURL=http://admin.brightcove.com&domain=embed&autoStart=false&" base="http://admin.brightcove.com" name="flashObj" width="486" height="412" seamlesstabbing="false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" swliveconnect="true" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash"></embed>l.kohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17674637030348999972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828733455031960139.post-58248437925088516042009-08-03T22:59:00.000-07:002009-08-03T23:09:35.112-07:00Peachy KeenI have found a new love, and it comes in a bottle. Peaches & Boo Boo's "Save My Feet Blister Elixir" might just be the greatest invention of the decade (though the Wii is a close second).<br /><br />Nothing is more heartbreaking than buying a completely cute new pair of shoes, and tear your feet to shreds trying to break them in, only to discover that they will not, in fact, stretch out over your fat feet.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.peachesandbooboo.com/save_feet.html">Save My Feet</a> to the rescue! Just rub a small amount (about a dime-sized amount per foot) where the shoe could potentially rub blisters, and you're good for up to 8 hours! <div><br /></div><div>Because if there's anything more sad ugly blisters at the beach, it's a new pair of shoes sitting lonely and forlorn in your closet. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>l.kohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17674637030348999972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828733455031960139.post-87667234501520348782009-07-28T12:45:00.001-07:002009-08-03T22:58:52.920-07:00When I die, I may not go to heavenbut Texas is as close as I've been.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.livevideo.com/video/embedLink/BEAC3EB8FB494E5684D6DAFB6A9F0981/546493/little-texas-god-bless-texas.aspx">LITTLE TEXAS "God Bless Texas"</a></div>l.kohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17674637030348999972noreply@blogger.com0