tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353055642024-03-05T10:48:09.853-05:00Eubie PanacheChay$theGr8 writes about and shares fashion innovationsWho is Chay$theGreat?http://www.blogger.com/profile/01934506012197753557noreply@blogger.comBlogger317125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305564.post-47465301144097763072011-12-25T08:20:00.003-05:002011-12-25T08:20:00.046-05:00Happy Holidays & Happy New Year!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuf1sumBaDzJ18dF7mduf1pMlC4bzEFsKY5hnu-zCWOAX4UBGxUAm7-t33dGrU5CbxeRkEnCRHbbe1SgzAZKGfvis-viJPJtCtbnDrQhZVNiS04w9RXApeZTjX9DdqtRL37GymcQ/s1600/xmascard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuf1sumBaDzJ18dF7mduf1pMlC4bzEFsKY5hnu-zCWOAX4UBGxUAm7-t33dGrU5CbxeRkEnCRHbbe1SgzAZKGfvis-viJPJtCtbnDrQhZVNiS04w9RXApeZTjX9DdqtRL37GymcQ/s320/xmascard.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Thank you for subscribing and reading! Make next year your best year!Who is Chay$theGreat?http://www.blogger.com/profile/01934506012197753557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305564.post-79488245346586832772011-12-24T22:08:00.006-05:002011-12-24T22:15:46.747-05:00I'm obessed with...Delfina DelettrezWhile shopping with a client for an Xmas gift for his daughter at Opening Ceremony we both fell in love with accessory designer Delfina Delettrez. Her designs are fun, quirky, and innovative. And extremely well crafted. My favorite pieces by her are these sick earcuffs:<br />
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Chay$Who is Chay$theGreat?http://www.blogger.com/profile/01934506012197753557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305564.post-12506619527929643812011-11-24T10:18:00.000-05:002011-11-24T10:18:00.325-05:00C$tg X @djtomoko n Ucca-Laugh<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/I4F7skxe3MQ" width="560"></iframe><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Recently friends <a href="http://www.tomoucca.com/">@djtomoko n Ucca-Laugh</a> of Tokyo visited NYC and shot their video for their new single "Do the Right Thing." Their original location was outdoors and since it was raining they shot in my studio! We had so much fun playing in (my) clothes as you can see. I hope this makes you smile and laugh as much as we did! Enjoy!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Chay$</span>Who is Chay$theGreat?http://www.blogger.com/profile/01934506012197753557noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305564.post-19895881788062498222011-11-23T09:00:00.004-05:002011-11-23T10:26:33.835-05:00Idle Warship Press!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR9scFytJJTPyayL4gnFCEuycBNfDjIL9Jt8LdfAAqE_xozGCaK2LInkRcWKgU3_23a6enlch5gyQxJrHm7kHubOCRv5lnRd53GUcj87ytpRoTf_b1kD405J5UWVbnBKG721Zytw/s1600/Screen+Shot+2011-11-22+at+9.43.33+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR9scFytJJTPyayL4gnFCEuycBNfDjIL9Jt8LdfAAqE_xozGCaK2LInkRcWKgU3_23a6enlch5gyQxJrHm7kHubOCRv5lnRd53GUcj87ytpRoTf_b1kD405J5UWVbnBKG721Zytw/s320/Screen+Shot+2011-11-22+at+9.43.33+PM.png" width="304" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Res is wearing a vintage jumpsuit by C$tg Vintage and sunglasses and ring by <a href="http://tnemnroda.bigcartel.com/">TNEMNRODA</a></span><br />
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</div>I styled <a href="http://the1res.com/">RES</a> of Idle Warship in both of these photos! Click on the links to read the articles and look at the larger images. Enjoy!<br />
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P.S. If you want me to style you for an upcoming shoot or event email me at: chay@chaythegreat.com<br />
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Chay$Who is Chay$theGreat?http://www.blogger.com/profile/01934506012197753557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305564.post-52547860680291020112011-11-21T10:08:00.000-05:002011-11-21T10:08:26.668-05:00Now At the Corcoran Gallery in DC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAfMN0NzJWbvzG1l7vBKwcRR-SaPKItiNW3kqvDUns-LaUr7WShDnwAJs5rfz6to1OIWjI6rGmvHuAMadbVSiariW6dF0yZKS5T6m_PUcSNmdX_Iz214IWMUi4zSViV3ihHOJZQw/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAfMN0NzJWbvzG1l7vBKwcRR-SaPKItiNW3kqvDUns-LaUr7WShDnwAJs5rfz6to1OIWjI6rGmvHuAMadbVSiariW6dF0yZKS5T6m_PUcSNmdX_Iz214IWMUi4zSViV3ihHOJZQw/s320/photo.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">Me and my childhood best friend checking out HWT work</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><br />
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</span></div>Hey everyone in MD and DC! If you get a chance head to the <a href="http://www.corcoran.org/">Corcoran Gallery</a> in DC. There's an awesome exhibit going on until Feburary 12, 2012 called <a href="http://www2.corcoran.org/30americans/">30 Americans</a>. I worked with artist <a href="http://hankwillisthomas.com/">Hank Willis Thomas</a> and did costuming for some of the images featured in the exhibit (the one above + a few more). The work of a lot of really great artists is featured in the show (to name a few: Jean-Michel Basquiat, Nick Cave, David Hammons, Kara Walker and Gary Simmons). Go check it out!<br />
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Chay$Who is Chay$theGreat?http://www.blogger.com/profile/01934506012197753557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305564.post-22367761990124183692011-11-17T09:00:00.015-05:002011-11-17T09:00:00.342-05:00Featured on WWD!I have been selling vintage and original designs at the BK Flea in Williamsburg for about a month now. Sadly it has come to an end because of limited indoor space for the winter. Check out this photo WWD posted of me at the flea!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Check the full slide show here: <a href="http://www.wwd.com/eye/fashion/they-are-wearing-brooklyn-flea-5345907/slideshow#/slideshow/article/5345907/5346272">They Are Wearing: Brooklyn Flea</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Until then,</div><div style="text-align: left;">Chay$</div>Who is Chay$theGreat?http://www.blogger.com/profile/01934506012197753557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305564.post-78825723170907670112011-11-16T19:14:00.001-05:002011-11-16T19:16:27.382-05:006 months off...Sort ofI took an unplanned six months off from blogging I simply got too wrapped up in my personal life and work to blog. I'm back and ready to share again...to start here's six awesome things that happened in the last six months...<br />
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1. I went to LA for the first time and styled a series of web commercials for SYFY<br />
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2. I spent my summer as assistant costume designer on a movie called Robot & Frank- scheduled to release next year.<br />
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3. I styled mannequins on a Target commercial with a famous guest designer...you'll see :)<br />
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4. I worked on a kids show called Team Umizoomi on Nick Jr. and they put me (and my headwrap) in the show. Episode will be showing next summer!<br />
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5. I saw Prince perform for the first time at the Forum in Inglewood y'all (Thanks for the photo RJ!)<br />
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</div>6. I went to Phoenix, Arizona and saw the desert for the first time!<br />
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Share with me your six awesome things!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks to <a href="http://photoreclame/">Photoreclame</a> (photo), <a href="http://oddandevennyc.bigcartel.com/">Odd & Even NYC</a> (jewels & sunnies), and Hazuki (hair/ makeup) for making this possible!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Love,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Chay$</div><span id="goog_1770590466"></span><span id="goog_1770590467"></span>Who is Chay$theGreat?http://www.blogger.com/profile/01934506012197753557noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305564.post-50180738825696353832011-03-13T13:57:00.000-04:002011-03-13T13:57:03.606-04:00The work of Eiko Ishioka: Another reason why I love Japan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.broadwayworld.com/upload4/165158/tn-500_dsc_0054.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://images.broadwayworld.com/upload4/165158/tn-500_dsc_0054.jpg" width="211" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
Its no secret that I love Japan and have many friends in Tokyo that I consider family. The tragedy in Japan has me thinking about two things mainly. One is how I can help (more on that later), the other is why I love Japan and why the preservation of Japan is important to the world. I was having a conversation with my really good friend in Tokyo via gchat and we were talking about the damage the natural disaster has done to Japan and we both started feeling so sad. Then she changes the subject and starts talking to me about how she saw a documentary about Eiko Ishioka. "Do you know who she is?" "Yes I replied I've seen her book at Borders. Her work is so inspiring!" I then start googling images of her work and getting really excited about my new theory:<br />
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</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>The preservation of Japan is important to the world because of artists like Eiko Ishioka. </b></div><br />
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Eiko is a 72 year old oscar winning costume designer, who has worked with artists such as Bjork and Grace Jones. She's an accomplished director, production designer and costume designer who works in advertising, Broadway and film. She graduated from the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music. (via <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eiko_Ishioka">Wikipedia</a>)<br />
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Some of her best known works are:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Bram Stoker's "Dracula" 1992</div><div style="text-align: center;">(which she won the Oscar for Best Costumes). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://businessromance.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/gary-oldman-dracula.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://businessromance.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/gary-oldman-dracula.jpg" width="255" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSgqDyTY_-Vzdz_ehpkRNVKwBdV8N0_O2qYgV8KsXWiaTy4fnb1edvgErgX8PvQ2qCvFYm9GUxQlTXWhCbn7zb0-K2VcPhhhtwuybYadg4anpdGe075sRk6g3aK4D97Lzndl5n/s400/eiko+ishioka+dracula+3.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSgqDyTY_-Vzdz_ehpkRNVKwBdV8N0_O2qYgV8KsXWiaTy4fnb1edvgErgX8PvQ2qCvFYm9GUxQlTXWhCbn7zb0-K2VcPhhhtwuybYadg4anpdGe075sRk6g3aK4D97Lzndl5n/s320/eiko+ishioka+dracula+3.bmp" width="245" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">She directed the music video for Björk's Cocoon in 2002.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Costume Designer for the movie "The Cell" 2000.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwHsrhdhUToyMFzpCrP-Q7O9m_BWjL0GVrOjpFANFszULXu9S2-OkqSBzFNxFU2Cu8DWGj_UjDVgowbo-z5A7XoOQOcDpB9rsyTE0JGS2fbh3or572nkczGxgj3zP55Y6yuYW1/s400/eiko+ishioka+cell.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwHsrhdhUToyMFzpCrP-Q7O9m_BWjL0GVrOjpFANFszULXu9S2-OkqSBzFNxFU2Cu8DWGj_UjDVgowbo-z5A7XoOQOcDpB9rsyTE0JGS2fbh3or572nkczGxgj3zP55Y6yuYW1/s320/eiko+ishioka+cell.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.deepfocusreview.com/reviews/images/cell2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://www.deepfocusreview.com/reviews/images/cell2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Costumes for Grace Jone's "Hurricane" Tour 2009</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.frieze.com/uploads/images/comment/jones_main.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.frieze.com/uploads/images/comment/jones_main.jpg" width="262" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01627/Grace_Jones_1627853c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01627/Grace_Jones_1627853c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And most recently costume designer for<br />
"Spiderman: Turn-Off the Dark" 2010</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.nymag.com/arts/theater/features/spiderman101129_3_250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://images.nymag.com/arts/theater/features/spiderman101129_3_250.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />
This is just a small representation of Eiko Ishioka's work. For more images you can see her book in most book stores called "Eiko on Stage"<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> Or buy on Amazon.com<br />
(it's SO worth the money):</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Eiko's work and creativity was cultivated in Japan. Her artistic expression and consistent use of horror themes I believe are as a result of living through the second World War and the tragedies of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. (Merely my personal assumption and observation). It is important that the world do all we can to help the next generation of Japanese creatives to come out of Japan. Their artistic expression is sure to be shaped by their own experiences and it is necessary for the world to see their art!<br />
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Until then, inspired and ready to give!<br />
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Chay$Who is Chay$theGreat?http://www.blogger.com/profile/01934506012197753557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305564.post-45519006718102070152011-02-22T23:43:00.000-05:002011-02-22T23:43:38.939-05:00Fashion Week Wrap-UpFashion week ended last Thurs (at least for me in NYC). I worked backstage at 15 shows including, Simon Spurr, Jill Stuart, and BETSEY JOHNSON! I saw <a href="http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/wR62wopGWz1/Rodarte+Front+Row+Fall+2011+Mercedes+Benz/xPn2oi4VGZz/Kanye+West">Kanye West at Rodarte</a>...but I missed the show :/. I went to several independent designer shows, Style 360, NY Fashion Connect and Lois Eastlund. I ran into old friends and made some new ones. I got high off of oxygen and drank more Izze then I could stand (grapefruit flavor only yum). I got free makeup courtesy of Maybelline and Make up Forever. Oh and I got free sunglasses courtesy of Polaroid! <br />
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Here are a few pics of my fashion week:<br />
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Chay$Who is Chay$theGreat?http://www.blogger.com/profile/01934506012197753557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305564.post-39578896792844618242011-01-27T11:42:00.002-05:002011-01-27T11:45:23.988-05:00Learning New Things<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">During winter session I took a patternmaking course everyday at FIT. It took up most of my time and I did not have a chance to blog. I'm back and wanted to share with you my final project.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1200K5-kteL9IFsfEk2JrGLgO2f8R1BfFb9KOTA7iHqMsURhcB3Vc9hyphenhyphenxvQ7bsvLEZ_vDkKPwQroYVg-9Cu3EyyL-caTQQJhZKFkXF3ACO1XkAGdlf44NF9sCT9lSQWFxT9sGxQ/s320/IMG_0847.JPG" width="240" /></div><br />
For this I sketched an original design, did a draft of a pattern, traced the pattern from the draft and then cut and assembled the dress:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well 1/2 of a dress (as per FIT requirements). Lol.<br />
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The theme was Coney Island and the dress was based on the lines and color of this building:<br />
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I learned a lot about patternmaking and myself through the course of this month. I learned how hard I can work and how many great ideas I have! Now I'm glad to have more technical knowledge to support them :)<br />
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Until then,<br />
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Chay$Who is Chay$theGreat?http://www.blogger.com/profile/01934506012197753557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305564.post-10163525029114453292011-01-25T13:13:00.001-05:002012-01-05T17:21:19.783-05:00Cast of Characters: John Galliano Mens FW 11<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fordmodelsfashion.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/3-francisco_lachowski_john_galliano_fw11-28.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.fordmodelsfashion.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/3-francisco_lachowski_john_galliano_fw11-28.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="il_n" style="background-color: white; clear: both; font-family: arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px; max-height: 2.4em; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; text-align: center;">Nikola Jovanovic | John Galliano Menswear F/W 11</div><div class="il_r" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px; max-height: 1.2em; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 1px; text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;">via<span style="color: #228822;"> <a href="http://fordmodelsfashion.com/">fordmodelsfashion.com</a></span></div><br />
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I came across this video while catching up on the FW shows. (More on why I've been away later). I love the characters John Galliano creates within this cohesive collection. I also dig how high energy the music and the models are. Fashion shows should always be this fun to watch.<br />
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Chay$Who is Chay$theGreat?http://www.blogger.com/profile/01934506012197753557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305564.post-27879497474240633562011-01-09T21:12:00.001-05:002012-01-05T17:18:40.965-05:00Commitment<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcSHPZ_wdAoPQHuERJaGNfSpcuCOthWiLbegJX_fReRae2mkjRj6A4cn3doUwUfe8EILGPT6LFfQ1d7TJxKwsi5y_FyBJypRI9j_43dbx_k8yZzMvtJXsVwiLeYjFmFO38vA-buQ/s1600/commitment.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcSHPZ_wdAoPQHuERJaGNfSpcuCOthWiLbegJX_fReRae2mkjRj6A4cn3doUwUfe8EILGPT6LFfQ1d7TJxKwsi5y_FyBJypRI9j_43dbx_k8yZzMvtJXsVwiLeYjFmFO38vA-buQ/s320/commitment.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I've been thinking a lot about what it takes for us to be great artists, designers, writers, teachers, lovers and friends. I found this great quote and I hope it helps you as much as it has helped me:<br />
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<b><i>Until one is committed</i></b><br />
by William H. Murray (from his <i>book "The Scottish Himalayan Expedition")</i>:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. <span style="color: blue;">Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation) there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. </span>All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. <span style="color: purple;">A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamed would have come his way. </span>I have learned a deep respect for one of Goethe's couplets: </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">"Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it."</span><br />
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<span style="color: #888888;">Be Bold,</span><br />
<span style="color: #888888;">Chay$<br />
-- </span>Who is Chay$theGreat?http://www.blogger.com/profile/01934506012197753557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305564.post-63349149467214240602011-01-02T17:06:00.000-05:002011-01-02T17:06:09.788-05:00X-Mas in the Bahamas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic6tKT9o44twGZ6GHgtwItVKRRYP3BlvX9KpX0srfun69scQCvj0DWCt9xn5hkbTKirHoBxJNAgfAMcceGXB9ZrVkQCJ7PV8XyO3_8VVxltd4gmUfFjGTLKz5VXl5glWuEcvtNHQ/s1600/IMG_0733.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic6tKT9o44twGZ6GHgtwItVKRRYP3BlvX9KpX0srfun69scQCvj0DWCt9xn5hkbTKirHoBxJNAgfAMcceGXB9ZrVkQCJ7PV8XyO3_8VVxltd4gmUfFjGTLKz5VXl5glWuEcvtNHQ/s320/IMG_0733.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> I'm wearing...vintage glasses, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">cut off denim shorts, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">H&M sparkly tee,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Forever 21 bangle,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">my favorite striped vintage blazer </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">and DVF jelly sandals</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRzbCgEewwIhdkMwjZRh0UCrSoAPXlCqAq5cazsg_LLSzAhfMhzb0ERqvLh1MN8o4HN5B2ix-kKBC-k8zIt6tKPDuHvF4DY55f3W28hoqt3GZACJkJztNARnHKD10-HkqffYhfvg/s1600/IMG_0738.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRzbCgEewwIhdkMwjZRh0UCrSoAPXlCqAq5cazsg_LLSzAhfMhzb0ERqvLh1MN8o4HN5B2ix-kKBC-k8zIt6tKPDuHvF4DY55f3W28hoqt3GZACJkJztNARnHKD10-HkqffYhfvg/s320/IMG_0738.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhplkyb40fuaM-_AZlerwW77CNzKjDQSgkptCEWhAO1kPbCcs1sFlsCSp6qRLujwLirZyEbrtIyi2akdp21xKdBV27TzXl4yItikrAtj9537EMguUveJdzQprGFI9iiBiy222hfIw/s1600/IMG_0744.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
</a></div>Sorry I've been MIA I was on vacation! Don't get too jealous, it was coooooooold in the Bahamas. Me and two my bff's rented mopeds and rode around the island, I highly recommend it. It was windy and I was a little nervous about driving by myself but I rode like a block and turned around. Twice. Maybe I'll buy one to zip around NYC on.<br />
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Chay$Who is Chay$theGreat?http://www.blogger.com/profile/01934506012197753557noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305564.post-61536639978454401382011-01-02T16:56:00.000-05:002011-01-02T16:56:36.101-05:00Happy New Year! (2 days late)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUufGTsDoFLgcwVzpUDfUEeOii_TVIOyAmm3_3ICjEj_hgcQaoFqEEGtzh-P7CxIIFIFydHS6zvYlKHlteRI6XkD4X-ewgejemoAp-4GwCKafojpqs5AkqIE4sgO9ZoK3Ob16QfA/s1600/IMG_0757.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUufGTsDoFLgcwVzpUDfUEeOii_TVIOyAmm3_3ICjEj_hgcQaoFqEEGtzh-P7CxIIFIFydHS6zvYlKHlteRI6XkD4X-ewgejemoAp-4GwCKafojpqs5AkqIE4sgO9ZoK3Ob16QfA/s320/IMG_0757.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
I snapped this pic of this couple sneaky-like on New Year's Eve. The guy has on a balloon bowtie and his lady has on a balloon bow. I vote them as the most festive couple ever!<br />
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Here's to a New Year full of creative and innovative ideas like theirs!<br />
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Until then,<br />
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Chay$Who is Chay$theGreat?http://www.blogger.com/profile/01934506012197753557noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305564.post-53893955394985194682010-12-15T14:12:00.000-05:002010-12-15T14:12:42.557-05:00Exchange Pop-Up Shop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuaLUbZxnkmVWuBl7SZgmsIbQ30-giC5iEHzWsSDc7vvHEjh0CZdNbgcdGM6sZKZ64kPdEDziKZDsRFOqEQDQRgQfGG1QRlv73uBxffJT3TRuXGdWQb86vh_XFCJuVl5tMWkQErQ/s1600/flyer-11x17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuaLUbZxnkmVWuBl7SZgmsIbQ30-giC5iEHzWsSDc7vvHEjh0CZdNbgcdGM6sZKZ64kPdEDziKZDsRFOqEQDQRgQfGG1QRlv73uBxffJT3TRuXGdWQb86vh_XFCJuVl5tMWkQErQ/s400/flyer-11x17.jpg" width="258" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #888888;">Exchange Pop-Up Shop<br />
Tues Dec 14th- Tues Dec 22nd<br />
12pm-7pm<br />
3rd ave btwn 21st & 22nd<br />
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Featuring...Party dresses, vintage, jewelry, lingerie and accessories!<br />
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Free cocktail w/ flyer!</span></div><br />
<span style="color: #888888;">Until then,</span><br />
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<span style="color: #888888;">Chay$</span>Who is Chay$theGreat?http://www.blogger.com/profile/01934506012197753557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305564.post-88382927483009826792010-11-29T20:15:00.000-05:002010-11-29T20:15:26.387-05:00Inspired by: David DowntownA comic book artist friend of mine put me on to a few of his favorite fashion illustrators. I'm working on new designs and looking at David Downtown's work is helping to inspire me to draw. Thought I'd share some with you :)<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Ooh and check out my comic book artist friend's work here: <a href="http://d-pi.deviantart.com/gallery/">http://d-pi.deviantart.com/gallery/</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Until then,</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Chay$ </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div>Who is Chay$theGreat?http://www.blogger.com/profile/01934506012197753557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305564.post-15497002688504294342010-11-24T11:11:00.002-05:002010-11-24T11:11:00.664-05:00N.E.R.D. Rolls X KAWS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://bbcicecream.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/IMG_8157.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://bbcicecream.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/IMG_8157.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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I've never thought about owning a Rolls Royce before but I want this one...<br />
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Chay$Who is Chay$theGreat?http://www.blogger.com/profile/01934506012197753557noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305564.post-79702046535291465852010-11-23T22:42:00.000-05:002010-11-23T22:42:06.013-05:00//POP-UP PANDA \/Dec 3rd & 4th\\<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1BT4gCDMMU_WdQiCSlgBwi-PBZFVf-f42DrbupBhxoCalQdtcRsRKe1wO6rgRAQ8uHoSbm_tTPGCheocGuifthMTMRq0ijheEsnFRt1NbGC5PARBcTudNUh5AgxLiqdhW_1BtXw/s1600/popuppandaLICHIBANflyerUPDATEDFINAL%2521%2521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1BT4gCDMMU_WdQiCSlgBwi-PBZFVf-f42DrbupBhxoCalQdtcRsRKe1wO6rgRAQ8uHoSbm_tTPGCheocGuifthMTMRq0ijheEsnFRt1NbGC5PARBcTudNUh5AgxLiqdhW_1BtXw/s640/popuppandaLICHIBANflyerUPDATEDFINAL%2521%2521.jpg" width="401" /></a></div><br />
POP-UP PANDA /// Dec 3rd & 4th \\\ 12p-8p <br />
<div>a pop-up shop curated by Chi2 + Chay$theGreat. Featuring uber, yet affordable, one-of-a-kind and limited quantity art, toys, apparel & accessories. Portion of proceeds will benefit Falling Whistles. </div><div><br />
</div><div><div>139 Chrystie [btw Delancey & Broome]</div><div> </div><div>AFTER PARTY Dec 3rd @ 10pm ft music by Waajeed & Dj Parler! </div></div><div><br />
</div><div>Chi2 is a collaboration between Lichiban & Waichi. Together, they curate offbeat experiences with artistic value. Chay$thGreat is a designer, stylist, and rollerskater, whom often designs creative shopping experiences.</div><div><br />
</div><div><a href="http://www.thechi2.com/" target="_blank">www.thechi2.com</a></div><div><a href="http://www.chaythegreat.com/" target="_blank">www.chaythegreat.com</a></div><div><a href="http://www.fallingwhistles.com/" target="_blank">www.fallingwhistles.com</a></div><div> </div><div>Come thru I'd love to see you! </div><div> </div><div> Love,</div><div><br />
</div><div> Chay$</div>Who is Chay$theGreat?http://www.blogger.com/profile/01934506012197753557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305564.post-33776526031881744382010-10-23T20:36:00.002-04:002010-10-23T20:36:45.908-04:00Kanye's Runaway Full Movie!<object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/O7W0DMAx8FY?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/O7W0DMAx8FY?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br />
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Chay$Who is Chay$theGreat?http://www.blogger.com/profile/01934506012197753557noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305564.post-45975166181758599322010-10-16T11:07:00.002-04:002012-01-05T15:57:43.458-05:00Kabuki Costumes & Tamasaburō<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://photobucket.com/images/tamasaburo" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="tamasaburo Pictures, Images and Photos" border="0" src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p221/fairylove62/tamasaburohall_01.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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One of my biggest regrets is I didn't go see Kabuki while in Tokyo. So I have been induldging little by little on YouTube. (God bless YouTube). I came across Bandō Tamasaburō V he's a male Kabuki actor that specializes in female roles. I started looking at Kabuki for the costumes and then found Tamasaburō and was mesmorized by his performances. <br />
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I'm desperately hoping a Kabuki tour comes to NYC soon. The last time was the <a href="http://www.kabuki21.com/heisei_nakamuraza.php">Heisei Nakamuraza troupe</a> in 2007. If you're in Cali the<a href="http://www.assitej-japan.jp/en/theater/g25.html"> Zenshinza company</a> is performing in the Bay Area next month: <a href="http://www.calperfs.berkeley.edu/performances/2010-11/theater/ztc.php.%20">http://www.calperfs.berkeley.edu/performances/2010-11/theater/ztc.php.</a><br />
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Until then, (wishing I was in the Bay)<br />
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ChayWho is Chay$theGreat?http://www.blogger.com/profile/01934506012197753557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305564.post-76910480204889407052010-10-15T15:38:00.000-04:002010-10-15T15:38:58.026-04:00Look Good on a Rainy Day<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;">Pagoda Umbrella $129</div>via <a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com/">Bella Umbrella </a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Its been raining a lot in NYC and I got a question about where to find vintage umbrellas online. I did some research and found a really amazing site <a href="http://www.bellaumbrella.com/">http://www.bellaumbrella.com</a> as well as <a href="http://umbrellas.net/">Umbrellas.net </a>and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">Esty</a> sales. Check out some of my favorites:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Chay$ </div></div>Who is Chay$theGreat?http://www.blogger.com/profile/01934506012197753557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305564.post-7638967658492858622010-10-14T12:30:00.001-04:002010-10-14T12:30:01.143-04:00Mark Ronson vs. Mark Ronson<div style="text-align: center;">Chestnut Brown</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01376/MarkRonson_1376279c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01376/MarkRonson_1376279c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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What a difference your hair color makes! I'm thinking of changing my hair color (again) and decided not to. Mark's hair color change is totally motivating me, his hair is all about taking risks and ushering in change. That's what I need right now, change and courage to take more risks! No more playing it safe. This is the color I want:<br />
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Chay$Who is Chay$theGreat?http://www.blogger.com/profile/01934506012197753557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305564.post-28661648308234464202010-10-14T10:00:00.013-04:002010-10-14T10:00:05.377-04:00Army Green and...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxDQp18DrCqsDIX2jpNwcSUqFt9Pl1ptz-1wD2Jsft9w_Sw2qp0XrGEjWevd07klacI1Bbd2Y1_g2WJsuYkcnq8XBSsafJQ_Rf1vqpC0KFry4_oVo4TdWqiNRse3QqphPHSI9-7g/s1600/armyleopardtrend.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="553" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxDQp18DrCqsDIX2jpNwcSUqFt9Pl1ptz-1wD2Jsft9w_Sw2qp0XrGEjWevd07klacI1Bbd2Y1_g2WJsuYkcnq8XBSsafJQ_Rf1vqpC0KFry4_oVo4TdWqiNRse3QqphPHSI9-7g/s640/armyleopardtrend.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">All clothing and images found via <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/">Net-a-Porter</a></div><br />
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After having a twitter conversation with <a href="http://www.twitter.com/purpledistrict">@PurpleDistrict</a> I decided to do a new collage and post on Fall 2010 trends. If you haven't noticed Army green and leopard print are blazing hot this season. And all over the place its almost overwhelming! Sometimes army green can seem drab as hell so...drumroll...<br />
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I did a collage to brighten up army green (and fall sheesh) by using another popular color -- coral! I also decided to through purple into the mix because its my favorite color! I think that army green is almost a staple color like brown or black, it can go with almost any color.<br />
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As your wearing army green and leopard this season don't be afraid to mix other colors with it! I like to see various yellows (from sunny to mustard) and grays with army green. And don't be afraid to mix brown and black pieces! Learn the art of coordinating (not over matching) through experimenting and trying things different ways.<br />
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If you have any color, style or fashion questions don't hesitate to tweet at me at: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/chaythegr8">http://www.twitter.com/chaythegr8</a> and I will blog your answer!<br />
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Until then,<br />
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Chay$Who is Chay$theGreat?http://www.blogger.com/profile/01934506012197753557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35305564.post-18353501481416731942010-10-13T08:47:00.000-04:002010-10-13T08:47:12.682-04:00My Halloween Costume Ideas<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">That's all I have for now. Feel free to suggest ideas!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Until then,</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Chay$</div>Who is Chay$theGreat?http://www.blogger.com/profile/01934506012197753557noreply@blogger.com0