uberglitterati
Ready for my closeup
Nov 10th
It sometimes takes more than tinted moisturizer and some eyeliner to get the perfect shot. Sometimes it also takes a photographic genius. My good friend and your new favorite photographer, Rian aka @iconicshot, can get you looking quite amazing. Check out the evolution of my banner photo.
Not a totally terrible photo, but not as perfect and polished as I would wish. The things to watch in this photo, above, are the lapel of my vest, the discoloration of the skin tone, and slight puffiness around the eyes. More >
Gaga fit for a Queen
Nov 7th
Recently I was given the opportunity to work with a good friend and fellow San Diego twitterati, @richardallen. He presented me with the task of transforming him from 6′+ gay man to the omnipresent Lady Gaga.
We chose her memorable 2009 VMA performance look. (You know the one where she started under the chandelier and then ended being the bleeding chandelier at the end).
The most important part of the look was intricate mask that she dawns at the top of the performance. Here are a few pictures from my process.
*Bought this mask from a standard party store for $12.99, notice in her original, there is the subtle shape of a skeleton. More >
Uberglitterti
Sep 4th
Main Entry: über-
Variant(s): also uber- \ˈü-bər, ˈue-bər\
Function: prefix
Etymology: German, from über over, beyond, from Old High German ubar — more at over
1 : being a superlative example of its kind or class : super- <übernerd>
2 : to an extreme or excessive degree : super- <übercool>
Main Entry: glit·te·ra·ti
Pronunciation: \ˌgli-tə-ˈrä-tē\
Function: noun plural
Etymology: blend of 2: glitter and literati
Date: 1940: celebrities, beautiful people
Basicly, we’re striving to be pretty, quick witted, social people. Keep reading, usually I’m just going to show you pretty pictures… More >