Rococo Cocoa

I: Whoa did you read about the new Jim McGreevy thing?
(20 seconds pass)
Loree: That is so a Lifetime movie in the making.
I: blech.

Interesting new photoshop tutorial... shows you how to make those glowing lines and etherial firefly dots. Pretty nifty. This is my first go at it. Took about 20 minutes. Not bad... Can't wait to use it for something :)

For my job, sometimes I get stock photos and illustrations from stock websites, cause it sure is easier to just download a picture of a pistol in an engraved style than it is to draw that shit. Sometimes I come across pictures that make absolutely no sense. So I've decided to start what I call Stock Stupidity. Our first entry comes from istockphoto.com. What company is putting together a report where they really need a picture of a dude almost naked in a men's bathroom? That guy is kinda cute though. He reminds me of Zachary Quinto. Sylar, anyone?

Devoid of emotion, or is this her "fierce" face? You decide.

This dude takes Garfield out of Garfield and the result is basically "John the Schizophrenic":

http://garfieldminusgarfield.tumblr.com/

I haven't blogged in what seems like forever. I promise I will blog a lot more from now on! Hopefully, it'll be interesting enough to keep your attention!

So, when I first got my ultra glamorous job as a graphic designer (ha), my mother bought me a bag to use to cart my wares back and forth to work. That was two years ago. Now its pretty much fallen apart, sadly... so now I have to find a new bag. Here are a couple bags that have caught my eye in the past couple of weeks. Which one melds stylish youthfulness with masculine sophistication the most?




1. Padded laptop/Briefcase
from Fitson (http://www.filson.com/)
I'm really digging this bag. This bag has evolved from a family of extra-durable apparel and clothing that dates from 1897. Real manly stuff. Maybe a guy who wears old spice and backpacks on the weekend will ask me where I got my bag. Love and Marriage will ensue.
$285.00





2. Lacoste Duffle Bag
from Saks Fifth Avenue (http://www.saksfifthavenue.com)
I've been eyeing these for a really long time now. It looks like the perfect size for a weekend trip to New York, an stylish piece of luggage for overnight business trip, or a holiday visit with the family. Yet, this seems a little too casual to bring to a meeting. I'm trying to seem be more mature. Still, can't you see me glamourously exiting the Hampton Jitney in early June with this bag?
$190.00



3. Fossil Jackson Leather Messenger Bag
from Macy's (www.macys.com)
Four words: stylish, classic, simple... shiny? What else do I need? Unfortunately, I need more than one pocket for all the crap I lug around. Don't want to fish around for what I need. Am I right bag ladies?
$158.00



4. Kenneth Cole Single Gusset Expandable Messenger/Computer Case
from Macy's (www.macys.com)
I think I may have found the one! This lovely tote does double duty as an everyday messenger and smart computer brief. Sleek and stylish, the expandable main compartment holds a full-featured organizer and padded laptop pocket for my future computer, however that may come to me. At least I can save more with how affordable this is!
$99.00

More on my fashion tribulations later this week!

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