Pre-Op

Pre-Op, originally uploaded by dumbeast.

Right before I got the titanium screw in my upper jaw. I've got photos of the impressions that they made of my mouth the day before, but I found myself reluctant to put them up on the web for strange, paranoid, identity-theft reasons. Like they're always identifying the body through dental records?

The procedure involved general anesthesia (hence the surgical wardrobe). I don't remember a thing. Mary's concerned that this was excessive -- she had a similar operation a few years ago, and was just fine with a local. She's got a point -- general anesthesia has added risks and expense associated with it. On the other hand, it's done, I'm fine, it's healing well, and I don't remember a thing.

I'm on a soft-food diet for the next few days. I got this Asian Jello Dessert from
Delicieuse Princesse Bakery. Very pretty. I've been seeing these things in their cooler for years now. The flavors are Leaf, Coconut and Purple. I thought if I was ever going to try this, it should be this week. I found it texturally unsettling. Yuk.

Dumbeast at BAART

Dumbeast at BAART, originally uploaded by dumbeast.

First decoration for my new office.  And here's a plant that a client brought me.  I don't know how I'll keep it healthy, what with the no natural light and four hours of fluorescent tube-light per week.

Met Mary, Cathy, Richard & Ahn-Thu at Harvey's in Castro. Dinner with all but Cathy at Sausage Factory, then see new premier of Fruit Fly.  Mary, Ahn-thu & I all got up on stage after fruity post-film q&a.  Pictured Left to Right: Interviewer Guy,  Female lead L.A. Renigen,  Writer/director actor H.P. Mendoza, Cinematographer Richard Wong, and some chap whose name I didn't catch.

Angelina & LC in Ttee Basics!

Check out Angelina Jolie and LC in Ttee. (Hey, that rhymes!)

Look for the trademarked triple overlocked necklines on the Ttee Basic. All made of supima cotton and sell for $26 - $32 in a variety of colorways. These babies wash well, wear well and last!


Get yours at Saks today!
http://www.saksfifthavenue.com

Elle, Glamour and InStyle rate Vanessa Hudgen in Black Halo!

Elle, Glamour and InStyle Magazines ALL rate Vanessa Hudgens as "Best Dressed" in Black Halo at Comic Con! Are we surprised?! No! Vanessa rocked this Black Halo dress OUT!


Elle
http://fashion.elle.com/blog/2010/07/our-top-five-looks-from-comiccon.html

Glamour
http://www.glamour.com/fashion/blogs/slaves-to-fashion/2010/07/who-was-best-dressed-at-comic.html

InStyle
http://news.instyle.com/photo-gallery/?postgallery=20439#4

Idol Radec SS11 Video Campaign

Idol Radec edited a video featuring looks and inspirational images from their SS11 Collection. Some definite must-have future fashions!

With their SS11 Collection Idol Radec returns to it's California roots and gains inspiration from the California state flower, the poppy, and the brands foundation, golf and leisure lifestyle. The Collection has a care free summer feel, and channeled influences from the greats like Chi Chi Rodriguez and Jack Nicklaus.

Come check out Idol Radec at Project in Vegas at Mandalay Bay.
Booth 10041 (Adjacent to "The Area")

Green Prayerwheel Project 2010

This prayerwheel that I made for Al Green is moving to Andrew & BA's new house. These photos are from before the move. The piece comes apart into two pieces, as shown. It looks to me like moving this won't be too much of a problem.  We'll need a moving blanket to wrap the post, and another one for the wheel.  The wheel could use a good greasing, but it still turns just fine.




























The video is of a prayerwheel at my house, festooned with Tibetan prayer flags, a treatment that I'd like Andrew & BA to consider for their wheel. I assume that prayer flags are still readily available in Berkeley.  They weather nicely, and add motion.