Life 2.0 by OHW2007 – Online Dating

The Professional: Relax, there is no need to be embarrassed. If you are in the working world, finding time to date or even meet people can be very difficult and, at points, frustrating. I am always amazed at my single friends and how they find time to meet new people while holding down full-time working schedules. In this busy world we live in, there is nothing wrong with using the efficiencies of technology to help you through the vicious and time consuming world of dating. Regarding the “ice breaker” feature, I suggest you use it sparingly and only when you truly believe the recipient is a cut above the rest. In order to meet Mr./Mrs. Right, you’ll need to put yourself out there to a certain extent. Don’t worry, mingle, mingle, mingle. Just one thing though, on-line flirting is still flirting and aggressive flirting could suggest that you are more interested in “short term” aspirations than a long term relationship.

The Jerk: Don’t kid yourself, everyone using an online dating service is desperate. You know it, the other users know it, and those not using it know it too. Everyone who dates online is trying to bump the nasties without putting in any work like brushing their teeth, putting clean underwear on or having to leave their house. Perfect. Shit, trying to get your pick-up on while your sitting on your couch in dirty sweat pants sounds like a good idea to me. Have fun, go to all the sites, click all the buttons, talk to all the people. You go girl. Oh, just watch out for dudes with the whole perv or pedophile look (you know, the tight nut-hugger jeans and mustache look – applies to men and women). Sketchy.

And one last thing ladies, please make sure your on-line profile and picture are accurate representation of who you are. I’ve heard a few stories a little too similar to Smokey’s date with the girl who said she looked like “Janet Jackson.” Sketchy. Remember, honesty is always the best policy.

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Girrrrrls, there’s only one thing worse than a pair of kicks being sold out, and that’s the shoe not being available in your size in the first place!  Most of the shoes that I like and want are never sized down small enough for my little feet.  No quickstrikes, no tier zeros, no limited-edition fill-in-your-favorite-sneaker-company here.  What’s a girl to do??  Sign the Female Sneaker Fiend Petition! FSF has a petition going to show support for offering men’s kicks in smaller size runs so that women can have the same chance to get those kicks that we all want, but can’t have.  Here’s what Female Sneaker Fiend says:

De la souls? Stussy 25th Anniversary’s? Sole Collector event colorways? As if these sneakers aren’t hard enough to find, how about finding them in a size 5? Why is it that the hottest sneakers, the most fashionable and creative, are coming out only in men’s sizes? Why is it that anyone under a men’s US7 is considered a “youth”? Women are sneaker enthusiasts just like their male counter-parts, and it’s unfair to us that the hottest new sneakers don’t size down small enough. We hunt just as hard as the men, we wait in lines that are just as long, we pay just as much money, and yet more often than not many of us end up disappointed because companies don’t size small enough and disregard catering to women when limited editions come out. As if that isn’t bad enough, some of the nicest boutiques don’t even carry the smaller sizes, even when they’re made!

Not all women who love sneakers are tag-alongs for their boyfriends. We should be able to have the same opportunity to collect and purchase sneakers just like men. We all want the perfect kicks to add to our collection. We all want the same chances to expand our collections. Instead it’s a struggle to stand on our own as we travel from shop to shop and drop money into an industry that obviously does not bother to notice our growing numbers.

We who sign this petition want all the major sneaker brands to carry their most popular and most exclusive products in smaller sizes. We are not “youth,” we are grown women with killer sneaker collections. We can and will buy all the hottest stuff if it’s in our size.

Does that sound familiar? It’s an all too familiar story with me – that’s why I signed the petition, and you should too!  Sign the petition here and many good lookin’ out Female Sneaker Fiend!

I had the honor and pleasure of celebrating Maritez & David’s wedding this past Saturday in Oakland. I love weddings because it’s an excuse for me to dress like a girl for a change. Yes, I put away the kicks and break out the heels – the very high heels and go all out with a dress and everything! I have to say that I am a bit of a kid at heart and love to play “dress up.” Here are the details on the outfit:

Fascinator: Black Tulle & Feathers, H & M
Earrings: Gold Hoops, Santee Alley
Necklace: Belt worn as Necklace, Chanel
Dress: Leopard Print Chiffon Dress, No label – found at the Rose Bowl Flea Market
Belt: Red Wide Belt, Santee Alley
Bracelets: Gold Bangles, Santee Alley
Clutch: Black Patent Clutch with Gold Trim, The Goods!
Stilettos: Jasper, by Via Spiga
Manicure: Gold polish, OPI – At Your Quebec & Call
Rings: Engagement and Wedding Rings, from Ali

The wedding was beautiful and M.I.S.S. wishes the happy newlyweds a lifetime of love and kisses!

See the rest of the ensemble after the jump!

All Photos by OHW2007

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I had the pleasure of attending the Vans Syndicate Exhibition in San Francisco for Adam from Slam X Hype since SF is a bit of a distance from New Zealand. The event celebrated the launch of the Fall Vans Syndicate line designed by designers and skaters like John Cardiel, Grime, Steve Olson, WTAPS, and Max Schaaf. The event was held at On Six Gallery on gritty Sixth Street and the PBR was flowing all night long. You can check out the feature that I wrote on Slam X Hype but here’s some stuff that didn’t make it into the feature (the fun stuff!).

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A few weeks back we went to the Nike Be True photo exhibition opening at the Hamburger Eyes studio in San Francisco. It’s always a bit chilly here (even in summer) so I always have a scarf with me. I thought I’d “be true” so I wore one of my favorite Nike iD Dunk Highs that I made in the NY studio. It was a fun night and saw some great photos by talented photographers. Here’s what I wore:

Nameplate: Mama
Manicure: “Gucci”
Top: American Apparel Long Sleeve Baby Thermal Tee
Scarf: Cheetah Print – No Brand
Jacket: Leather Bomber, Keednim
Tote Bag: Futura Laboratories
Jeans: AG
Kicks: Nike iD Dunk Highs, “Gucci” colors/”Always A Lady” iD

Photos: OHW2007
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*I know proper grammar dictates the use of the word “were” not “was” but the title is a tongue in cheek reference to the song Rich Girl song*

I love to travel, so if I was a rich girl, I would be globe trotting all the time to one of my favorite destinations – Sicily. When I was growing up, during the summer, my parents would take my sisters and me to visit family in Sicilia. Whenever I think of summer time, or get a craving for the yummiest Italian food, or just want to lie on the beach, my first thought is always Sicily. Right now, I long for the calm quiet beaches. The cool blue Mediterranean is relatively untouched as not many tourists go down that far in Italy. I’d have to jet set in style of course and my travels wouldn’t be complete without my Louis Vuitton luggage, Hawaiian Tropic tanning oil, Prada 18IS sunglasses, Chanel sandals and La Mer moisturizer.

Photo of Sicily: OHW2007