Artist Diego Anaya at Art Revolution Taipei 2011

Emerging Artist, Diego Anaya, will be showcasing 8 of his paintings at Art Revolution Taipei 2011.  A.R.T. 2011 is Asia's brand new revolutionary art fair featuring leading and emerging artists and galleries from around the globe.  The exhibition will be made up of more than 200 artists and include artistic pieces like sculptures, paintings, drawings, installations, photographs, and prints.  A.R.T. 2011 will also house a curatorial section for exquisite masterpieces from Rembrandt, Dali, Picasso, and Chagall.

A.R.T. 2011 will be held at the Taipei Show Hall 2 in the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) from May 12 - May 15 with an opening preview (VIP Night) for 100 highly renowned influential art collectors.

Last, but not least, this year's A.R.T. event will feature a special charity program: "Art your Compassion", which invites over 100 international and local celebrities to participate in one or two of the organized charitable events.  Meet Diego Anaya and his charitable miniature sized canvas, "Olivia" at http://www.arts.org.tw/eng/celebrity_charity.html

For more information about Diego Anaya and his sought after artwork, visit his website at www.diegoanaya.com or better yet go see his work live and in person at http://www.arts.org.tw/eng/floor/international.html

Namaste

Tammy @ Rare NYC

If you're looking for a hairstylist that knows her s%*t and will make you look great, then look no more because I've found one for you.  Her name is Tammy Reynolds and she works her magic at Rare Salon in NYC. 


RARE by Ruth Roache, one of the hottest downtown hairspots, is a salon where artistry meets wearability and where you can see Tammy for your next hair cut or color.  Rare is located in Tribeca on Church St. between Lispenard & Walker so you're a hop, skip and a jump from all major subway lines.  


The prices for a cut with a Master Stylist, like Tammy, is $75 and $95 for men and women, respectively, but as a first time client you can get a discount of up to 30% off your first cut (or color). 


Although the money you spend on a haircut is important especially during an economic recession, I find that quality of work and customer service is just as important. Fortunately for you and me, you get all three for the price of one from Tammy.  


So next time you're in NYC and want a cool cut (or color) go see Tammy and let her know that her fellow Gemini client referred you.  Happy Cutting!


For more info about Tammy or Rare Salon check out www.rarenyc.com


Namaste

Jivamukti Yoga Center at Union Square

When the mind and the heart are stretched together in expanding self awareness, I assure you, there is instantaneous self transcendence and, therefore, limitless freedom.  

This is the opening, quoted by SHRI SWAMI NIRMALANANDA, in the Jivamukti Yoga School website.  


If this introduction is anything like attending an "open class" at the Jivamukti Yoga School you will be more than pleasantly surprised at how perfectly Shri Swami Nirmanlandanda's words represent Jivamukti's mission and what it offers to yoga lovers.  From the warm and welcoming Jivamukti staff members to the health conscious cafe, your visit to JYC will be an experience you'll be sure to remember.   


So if you're looking for a place where you'll be surrounded by compassion, love and ultimately jivamukti i.e. liberation, then the Jivamukti Yoga School at Union Square is the place to be.  


You will walk out of the center onto Broadway feeling like your body, heart, soul and mind have been stretched, educated, and loved.  See you in class!


For more information go to http://www.jivamuktiyoga.com
Namaste

Art Students League - The Students Concours

Each year from January to May, ASL student's artwork is exhibited in the Phyllis Harriman Mason Gallery.  These exhibits showcase the work of all the school's students in every discipline (painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media).  This week it was William Scharf's class turn to exhibit their masterpieces that included a combination of abstract, figurative,  and contemporary works. The student concours is open to the public 7 days a week and available for purchase so stop by ASL on 57th St. to admire (or buy) art at its finest from talented artist like Diego Anaya and Gus Hoffman.  


Namaste

 Artist Diego Anaya and "The Tulip Line"

 William Scharf's Student Concours

 Artists Diego Anaya and Gus Hoffman

Artist Diego Anaya and X-Power Gallery friends Derek Arnold / Chanel Hsu

Conquering Lion Yoga - Graduation Ceremony

What a blessing it was to have been part of Kelly Morris' first Conquering Lion Yoga graduation ceremony!  Not only did I get to meet and speak to Kelly (yoohoo!!!) and some of her fellow yoga colleagues and students, but in just a few hours I shared in the love, joy and happiness that makes up the Conquering Lion's teacher training program.  Kelly Morris is not only founder and director of the Conquering Lion Program, but she's lineage holder in the Gelupka tradition of his Holiness the Dalai Lama.   Yes, she's the real deal!

I'm so looking forward to taking Kelly's class on Friday nights at The Shala in NYC.

Namaste.

 Kelly Morris presenting diploma

 Kelly and new teacher accepting diploma

 Kelly and John (the only male CLY graduate)

Graduation Ceremony Attendees

Noho NY ArtWalk - April 2011

The Eighth Annual Noho NY ArtWalk event was a smashing hit!  The opening reception held at TD Bank was open to the public and offered a creative mix of art, fashion, and music.

Noho NY BID surely lived up to its name and delivered a delightful experience to local viewers and artists.  While attendees enjoyed the night's event admiring hand-selected artwork and delicious food and beverage, Executive Director, Harriet Fields, introduced live entertainment from A Cappella vocals of the Decibelles and smooth jazz rhythms of the Seth Okrend Band.  The fashion side of the night featured a fashion show from Sohung Designs and Prizy Sebastian.

The popularity of the ArtWalk has dramatically risen in the 8 years that the BID has held the event.  The BID placed more than 250 works of art into more than 25 neighborhood stores. Very impressive.  Keep up the great work!

Namaste.

 Yukako Ishida, Abstract Artist and her painting "Cosmos"

 Sohung Designs / Prizy Sebastian Runway Show

Prizy Sebastian / Sohung Models 

 Sohung / Sebastian Runway Show

 Harriet Fields, Executive Director

Sebastian / Sohung Models

A.K.O.O Photo Shoot

As promised, here are some kewl pixs from last week's photo shoot of the A.K.O.O. spring and summer collection.  

After a select group of photographers and bloggers ended the afternoon with all their aimin', clickin', and shootin', I chatted it up with A.K.O.O.'s funky fresh stylist, Sha lik, who gave me a brief one on one of the collection's history, style, and direction. 

I won't bore you with details of the line's background and all. You can get that from wikipedia.  :) 

But I can say first hand from seeing A King Of Oneself's team in action that their professionalism, teamwork and funky fresh style is the real deal.  Congrats T.I.!!!  

A.K.O.O. clothing is a nice blend of upscale urban, casual, classic wear.  So the likes of Tiger Woods, Larry King, and Kobe Bryant can surely rock these threads.  Whether you're on the golf course, b ballin' or just chillin' with your boo, you'll still look fly...Sweet!!!

And to put money where my words are, here are some pixs for you to see for yourself...Namaste!

 Introducing...A.K.O.O. - A King Of Oneself

Meek Millz for A.K.O.O.

 Double Dose of Mr. Millz

 Dedication - Motivation 4 sure!!!

 Mr. Millz lookin' forward

 A.K.O.O. Team hard at work

 Supa fly Stylist...Sha lik

 One Love - A.K.O.O.

That's all...for now.  Peace!

Remembering Elizabeth Taylor

The beloved violet-eyed screen legend Elizabeth Taylor passed away today in L.A.'s Cedars-Sinai Medical Center at the age of 79 of congestive heart failure.  Ms. Taylor was not only a three-time Academy Award winner she was also a fashion icon, avid jewelry collector, and fragrance creator.  In her lifetime, Ms. Taylor had seven husbands and is survived by four children and ten grandchildren.  


Rest in Peace Elizabeth, you will be missed!


Namaste


When people say, 'She's got everything', I've got one answer - I haven't had tomorrow.
-Elizabeth Taylor

Day 1 of Yogi Fashionista blog

Hello fellow bloggers...thank you for allowing me to be part of the blog community.  I have to say that after today's events I DO have something interesting to blog about.

So here goes it...my boo and I had the wonderful pleasure of going to T.I.'s clothing line "A.K.O.O."photo shoot.  Totally unexpected and totally exciting.  Not only did we attend the shoot and took pics, but we mingled with supa dupa kewl peeps from the A.K.O.O. team.   Shout out to Sha lik (dude, thanks for the opportunity).

Once the pics are cropped, tweaked and all jazzed up I'll upload for all ya can see.

Oh and eat your heart out, I got to see first hand the face of the spring/summer collection...if ya don't know - Philly's own Meek Millz.

Stay tuned for more on my day at A.K.O.O.'s photo shoot.  In the meantime, here's the link so gets to shoppin'

http://akooclothingbrand.mybigcommerce.com

That's all for now and as Ice Cube said, "today was a good day!"

Namaste