Cloud 10 Status: Me, Myself & I

Latest outtakes from a shoot I did with the beautiful Jovi back in February... I guess I'll take this time to address the constant requests and questions by people as to why I've never gone into professional modeling.  I've been asking myself the same thing.  Frankly, I had no clue, I think its a combination of fear of rejection, not having the confidence in my product fully and just being content to stay behind the scenes.  I enjoy helping out friends if they need me to pose for them once in a while, but, to say become a serious, globe-trotting model at the ripe old age of 27?  That's a ship that has sadly sailed.  I still like doing these shoots because its great to look back at how FARRRRRRRRRRRR I came from my scrawny, awkward days.  I'm at peace with what I'm doing now, flaws and all.  My passion remains being behind the camera, executing beautiful shots.

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Cloud 10 Status: Andrea Maestri F*ck You! Table Lamp

OFF..

-taps mic, takes off cardigan and boat shoes... IS THIS THING ON?!?!-

Hello family, friends and haters, ya boy is back!! I had to take a mini blogging vacation to reassess my life, find my passion and frankly, I just got tired of updating this shit.  But, I found my blogging calling again so I'm here with a great "Hey He's Back Post", a most erect FUCK YOU Lamp by designer Andrea Maestri.   Imagine rolling into your homey's crib, turning on the lamp and VOILA a very rigid, skeletal middle finger to brighten your day?!!? LOL this one had me rolling.  I love tongue in cheek pieces of furniture, this one is definitely more blatant but hey...

I'SE BACK YALL!

Via: Selectism

LV

Cloud 10 Status: Is This The New iBerry?

Yes, that statement above was steeped in the finest quality slander but hey I call it like I see it folks.  Images of the new iBerry I mean Blackberry 10 have surfaced and the internet is going nuts.  Its no secret that RIM and their Blackberry line, has one foot in the grave, one foot on a banana peel while wearing roller skates at this point in the game, but could the iBerry I mean Blackberry 10 be their saving grace?

According to the folks at Endgadget,
"The image you see above is RIM's official dev unit for its just launched BlackBerry 10 platform. If it looks familiar, that's because you've seen it not too long ago when leaks of the much anticipated device began to hit the world wide rumor-mongering web. Waterloo's still keeping us in the dark as to the glorified guts this austere fella's packing, but it did confirm these alpha units will feature a jaw-dropping 4.2-inch, 1280 x 768 display that bests the 720p panels found on other similarly-sized handsets -- there's no word yet on if it's PenTile, though it likely doesn't matter much at that resolution. We've also learned the device sports 16GB internal storage and 1GB of RAM. "


No QWERTY keyboard RIM?  I'm sure the QWERTY'd cousin is on its way imminently.  Blackberry users need SOMETHING to set it apart from the iPhones and Android devices after all.... ......


Via: Endgadget


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Cloud 10's New Music Video Spot

Ah boy we got two new tracks for your listening pleasure today from Rihanna and Nas.  First up, Rihanna has been teasing us for weeks with her first venture into a choreography driven dance video for her Euro-Pop single WHYB (Where Have You Been) the finished product is kinda magical.  I'm proud of Rihanna for working overtime to hit us with some hard hitting choreography.   Nas on the other hand is BACK and he's dropping new music left right, the visual for his song 'The Don'.  THE BEAT IS DIRTY!! Man Nasir Jones is BACK.

I'm digging both.

Cloud 10 Status (For My Ladies): The Carol Trench by Rachel Roy

No ifs, ands or buts about it, this is one sexy number for the spring time ladies.  A beautifully executed spin on the normal trench.  Designer Rachel Roy does an awesome job with this inexpensive white lace trench coat jacket.  There is something that very alluring and mysterious about lace.  Seeing lace get the trench treatment I can get jiggy with it.   Best part about it ladies it retails for $169 over on HERE.

What do you think?

Via: Highsnobette

LV

The Sartorialist Files: Sockless

Sheldon decided she wanted to be apart of my Sockless example...

Anyone who knows me, knows I'm a huge proponent of going sockless whenever possible.  If the weather permits and the shoes are comfy enough, I will find a way to wear shoes sockless.  I've done posts on here about boat shoes before but I think its important to pay attention to a few other shoes that also look fresh without socks. Here's a list of some nice kicks you can rock on that naked foot tip.

Swims - Think the final product of a water shoe having a torrid affair with a loafer and you have Swims.  These Norwegian made shoes are not quite Crocs, way more stylish and highly appropriate for very wet conditions.  I've seen them enough to think they would be a nice alternative.  Ottawa peeps you can get these at Wolf & Zed

Quoddy - Oooweee these bad boys are handcrafted by craftsmen in Maine,(which is code for THEY WILL COST AN ARM AND A BIG TOE) and offer a nice hybrid of the boat shoe and moccasin.  Featuring a very rounded Vibram sole, Quoddy is notorious for not only their stylish output but also ultimate comfort.  They retail for about $300.

Spring Grip - John Varvatos and Converse have had a very successful partnership that has spanned years now.  This year is no different as their newest collaborative collection features a very nice pair of slip ons that are perfect for the summer and most importantly NO SOCKS.


P.S. Foot powder is your best friend when embarking on the sockless life. You've been warned...

Via: Selectism

LV

Cloud 10 Status: #TeamYeezy&Kim

Kim's Instagram... Never thought I'd see Kim in Js... 

Publish Post
Its a lot of people with A LOT of opinions about Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's recent coupledom.  But you guys have to refrain from thinking that these celebrities govern their lives with your final approval as consideration.  Kim nor Kanye are scrumping you so have an electric \_ over >>>> and let these two folks explore their lives together.  Why you got so many negative opinions on what THEY choose to do with THEIR lives.  If it works out great, if it doesn't I'm sure they will find ways to rebound.

Anyway my lowly ass opinion really doesn't matter or holds any weight but I'm digging them as a couple.  I wish them all the best and happiness that they've both been searching for, for a long time.  I've read some vile and vicious things and comments about both in the blogosphere and Twitter and I really wonder Who Hurt some of you but whatever, yall will be alright.

LV

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Cloud 10 Status: Mansome

This documentary is going to be HILARIOUS!! Curses to the dudes who can get the Zeus style beards, mine just ends up resembling the back plot of a slave's backyard :(. The synopsis goes a little something like...

"From America's greatest beardsman, to Morgan Spurlock's own mustache, Executive Producers Will Arnett, Jason Bateman and Ben Silverman bring us a hilarious look at men's identity in the 21st century. Models, actors, experts and comedians weigh in on what it is to be a man in a world where the definition of masculinity has become as diverse as a hipster's facial hair in Williamsburg. The hilarious follicles of men's idiosyncratic grooming habits are thoroughly combed over as men finally take a long hard look in the mirror.


From America's greatest beardsman, to Morgan Spurlock's own mustache, Executive Producers Will Arnett, Jason Bateman and Ben Silverman bring us a hilarious look at men's identity in the 21st century. Models, actors, experts and comedians weigh in on what it is to be a man in a world where the definition of masculinity has become as diverse as a hipster's facial hair in Williamsburg. The hilarious follicles of men's idiosyncratic grooming habits are thoroughly combed over as men finally take a long hard look in the mirror."

I definitely thinks this documentary comes at a critical time when men are starting to pay attention more to our style and how we present ourselves to the masses.  Magazines like GQ are pumping out fashion advice, tips and skin care regiments that many men are combining with healthier lifestyles, diets and exercise.  I'm going to enjoy this documentary.  The trailer looks hilarious.  I mean I'll admit (well you can tell by my blog) I care about what I look like.  Now that the secret is out, I'll say that I like my products to be tailored for men in terms of packaging and ingredients and smell masculine.  None of this shower gel and luffa shit... Its a bath soap in liquid form and an Axe Shower Detailer for me!! 


-brandishes muscles, makes pecs pop- 

LV