BLINDSPECS

THE CRISIS OF PURPOSE

September 30, 2010

Image and video hosting by TinyPic WORD: CONCEPT. I always say there is no need. However, in the world of those who appreciate aesthetics and eyes looking for true imagery in the department of taste-making, concepts are a part of just about everything. Nothing is just put together just to be left on the runway. There's always a reason. Even if the reason is just to make you drop your jaws. CAU's fashion did just that...

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RUNAWAY

October 27, 2010

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The aroma in the air is heavy with the scent of buttered popcorn, champagne, and liquored spirits of all sorts. A small select crowd of 150 people gathered to witness a moment in Pop Culture history that will paint the pages of music culture forever. This is the unveiling of a 35-minute film entitled “Runaway” from one of the most controversial and iconic figures in contemporary music. His name is Kanye West...

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COUP DE GRAS x BLIND SPECS

November 21, 2010

Image and video hosting by TinyPic Take off your stunna shades so you can take a look and see. Hiding behind those specs? You stay anonymous to me. We do the time. Tock. Reverse! Phsych! Allergies? Sometimes you gotta use reverse psych(ology). I run a pharmacy, unlike your Walgreens. Vision heirs, clean cut, and we're certified "have-to-bes"! What's your priority? Please, stop the sniffiling! Try my new medicine. I call it PROPHECY...

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#FLYFUNKYFRESH

January 12, 2011

My apologies to not having a Mashup Monday pick for the first week of the 2011. To make up I'm giving a taste of the sounds that will be blowing up in the year to come to the loyal BLIND SPECS readers. Acclaimed star photographer Sean Ocean asked me to release an exclusive mix featuring the best in hard hitting electronic music. Here's my fix is of the new year entitles: #flyfunkyfresh. Remixes from Kanye West, Sidney Samson, Deadmau5, Bob Sinclar, La Roux and a host of others...

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MAD PROPS TO THE AMATEURS & HAVE TO BES

April 02, 2011

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You wanna talk the talk, get up and show me your walk. Morehouse's Mahogany - N - Motion dance troop had their final try outs and my only objective was to make a swag-tastic appearance in fine Burberry Prorsum. Before I hit the scene I knew there was no more dancing. When BLIND SPECS hit the floor the ladies came a prancing...

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VISITORS

May 21, 2011

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Photo: A photo from Kyle LaMere's VISITORS

There's so many people to thank once you realize that you've finally reached the "actual" beginning of whatever it is you've been trying to master. I keep everyone close to me once we've made contact. The BLIND SPECS team in any city doesn't have a scene because we're always something foreign and alien. Growing by simplified decades and working at early hours in the morning reminds us that having enough time requires a bit devotion to all of your Friday nights in the Chi. 2nd Fridays in Pilsen can take you on a joy ride. The next time you come to Chicago with nothing but a free spirit and free time and you want to submerge yourself in the creative population then this is your place to play.

2nd Fridays in Pilsen are monthly opening receptions at the galleries and artists' studios centered around South Halsted and 18th Streets in Chicago. The receptions begin at 6:00 pm and run until 10:00 pm. Placed right outside of the heart of Chicago it's like a playground the creative types. Kyle LaMere, photographer for BLIND SPECS promotional photos had occupied a studio for the release of his first photography book called "VISITORS." The perks of Pilsen locals were the spice that made the night that much more intense, and DJ Antonio lit the night up with dubstep and jump start your heart. The walls were covered with Kyle's work and nobody could get away with just walking by.This is what Friday nights are made for.

PHOTO: Kyle LaMere and make up artist, Elizabeth Neish

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BURTON & THEGOODLIFE! PRIVATE PARTY

May 27, 2011

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PHOTO: Couple of the Night - German Nieves & Lou Lund

I had no shame in taking the subway all the way from Jamaica, Queens. I sat through the 9-5 crowd, chatted with some business execs, and hopped off with the rest of the curators out of the Spring St. station. Walking into editors - in - chief along with being recognized for having superb taste - Excuse me, I had to take a quick power nap. Earlier I was too busy creating an empire in Brooklyn; fly ladies, me and a Sony Nex-3. My position was to act as Sian-Pierre's right-hand man and stroll with the Swagger: New York team. A faux fur hat on my head and a cup of Sailor Jerry in everyone's hand. Believe me when I say Mercer Street was on fire for a Wednesday night!

PHOTO: Sisters A - Emmelyn Quinn & Alexandria Quinn

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GOLDBAR IS THE PLACE TO BE! EVEN AT 3 IN THE MORNING!

July 16, 2011

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Goldbar is becoming our second home away from home - The first is Soho. haha. New York City is our heart and the night sky is our playground. Plenty of great photogenic individuals waltzs around the golden venue at all times. And when the gold chains hanging from the ceiling and gold skulls placed in wall aren't enough for the stubby rich kids and striving over achievers the DJ transforms the night into a scene where everyone suddenly wants to be seen for discreet & obvious reasons. We're always in the the secret booth getting the DJs contact. Ladies clutch your pearls. We know you wanna take a walk to Goldbar with us. Gentlemen treat her to a place she's always wanted to be; She wants to be showered in GOLD...literally. Look at those smiles, watch those slit eyes and grab this life. It's yours for the taking. Just reach for it.

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Do I need to keep painting the picture for you? Confidence, the word itself, is not an understatement. It's a way of life! We had nothing but the best and you can too! Visit us on Thursday and Friday nights. You just might find your picture here the next day. Spritz that cologne brothers and ladies just remain fierce. THIS is your atmosphere...

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EVERYONE IS WAITING FOR YOUR HEAD TO EXPLODE!

August 14, 2011

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And the summer is closing so a finale should be in order. You can be a supermodel and I'll be your camera man. Let's role play; Asha and I are on our trillion dollar roof top in Soho and we don't care about anything but your wisdom. It is expected to graduate from high school, be on time, no your abc's, have good manners and look like somebody. All we ever want is the cherry on top with whipped cream...