Coolest room mate ever.
I've said this before, and I'll say it again...
I think the more you don't take risks in life,
the more intimidating it is to put one foot in front of the other.
I think it's important to ask yourself,
"Did I take one risk today?"
It's always good to explore your options, and be risky.
If you just try a little bit, it's so reinforcing.
Almost without fail, good things come from taking risks.
Brassaï
Gyula Halász's love of the city of Paris,
whose streets he often wandered late at night,
led to photography while he was tutored by the fellow
Hungarian master Andre Kertesz.
He later wrote that photography allowed him to
seize the Paris night and the beauty of the streets
and gardens, in rain and mist.
He captured the essence of the city in his photographs,
publishing his first book of photographs in 1933 titled "Paris de nuit"
Here are a few of my favorite photos by him:
Vogue's 2007 September Issue featured a
visually stimulating 1920's fashion spread
inspired by Brassaï.
Definitely visually appealing, the styling gets a gold star.
Although the light in these photographs is phenomenal,
I would have liked to see a parallel to his work with some night shots.
MY CURRENT PLAYLIST:
DEATH FROM ABOVE 1979-LITTLE GIRL
LA ROUX-COLOURLESS COLOUR
METRIC-GOLD GUNS GIRLS
ASOBI SEKSU-ME & MARY
LA ROUX-FASCINATION
MSTRKRFT-SEXY RESULTS
LA ROUX-BULLET PROOF(REMIX)
BOYZ NOISE- MY MOON MY MAN
ROLLING STONES-PAINT IT BLACK
BRAZILIAN GIRLS-JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS
APRIL MARCH-CHICK HABIT
THE TEMPER TRAP-SWEET DISPOSITION
IT WAS JUST ONE OF THOSE NIGHTS,
JUST ONE OF THOSE FABULOUS FLIGHTS,
A TRIP TO THE MOON ON GOSSAMER WINGS.
IT WAS GREAT FUN,
BUT IT WAS JUST ONE OF THOSE NIGHTS.
500 Days of Summer
Last night I was enjoying the pitter patter
sound of the rain on my roof top,
so I decided to enjoy a night
in for a good movie,
and some warmth & relaxation.
I rented the movie 500 Days of Summer,
I had been wanting to see it.
I have an obsession for Zooey Deschanel's
personal style, plus Joseph Gordon-Levitt
is such a love boat ;)
I thought the movie was so cute.
I've had the opinions of others saying
they think it was a bit "sad", but really
it's just a roller coaster "story of like",
not to be confused with a "love story".
Sometimes it's wonderful,
sometimes it's sad.
The movie was a true telling of
the way love & life truly is.
I took on a real appreciation for the
style in which this film was shot.
The emphasis on the lighting,
fashion & architecture
is what really caught my eye.
Here's a trailer of the film:
Sorry boys! I'm busy.
I confess, I'm a serial monogamist.
I've spent a large majority of my young life
(5 years since I was 17)
attached to someone in a long term relationship.
Now, I'm 24 years old,
a photographer/graphic design student,
and I'm trying to find time for a social life.
I find myself to simply be wayyy
too busy for a boyfriend.
I barely have an ounce of time for myself.
I don't see myself the same way I use to.
I'm still discovering this enormous world,
and my world is still opening up.
This year is going to be just for me.
No one else is on my priority list but myself.
That's all, no apologies.
Bring it 2010.
I'm going to smile
because I deserve to!
A lot has changed, and of course all at once...
First, the good.
-I just moved into my new place, and I LOVE it!
Here's a little picture of my new place that I took on my phone.
-My room mate and I are having a blast with decorating!
-I've been eating, and living really healthy, and I feel SO good.
-I've been a lot more spiritually connected.
-My friends are closer than ever.
Now, the not so good.
-My boyfriend (of 2 years) and I are calling it quits :(
-My mom is moving out of state, and I'm going to miss her :(
-My brother is moving up to NorCal and I'm going to miss him :(
Now people keep bringing up the "abandonment" issue.
"I bet you feel so abandoned, like mass exit-us...
everyone's leaving all at once!"
I think, sure everyone's going their separate ways,
and it will be hard to be away from them.
But this is truly the best time for me to blossom on my own.
I think that I have so many reasons that I deserve to smile,
I'm truly so blessed.
Now is the time for me to really see how far I can take
this life that I was given,
just me, myself and I.
MY VIP BIRTHDAY
I celebrated my 24th birthday last week
with all of my besties!
The funny thing is,
I've been good friends with them all for years!
But they hadn't all met each other,
until now.
It was a brilliant evening!
One of my favorite birthdays,
that's for sure!
Jen, Mel, Me, Heather, & 1/2 of CT.
Friends since high school, middle school,
& everywhere in between.
Free Spirit.
Friends since 7th grade.
Taxi!
VOL DE JOUR
a short film by:
karl lagerfeld
featuring:
lara stone
&
baptiste giabiconi
the pair can have as much Chanel
as they could possibly dream about.
it's not fair:
A. to actually look like that
B. to be able to have all the Chanel you want
C. to have Baptiste carrying your Chanel bags
My work in the February issue of:
Cliché Magazine came to me the other day
and told me that they really love my work!
The editor in chief would like
to feature some of my editorials
in their February issue!
I was so flattered,
of course I said YES! I'd love to!
Yay! My work is getting published!
xx,
Kelly Robyn
My list of things to do by 25
You never know what could happen in a year!
I still can't believe I achieved
all my goals from last year!
THE LIST (so far)
- Have my work published in a magazine(s)
- Shoot another Fashion Week
- Become agency represented
- Go to New York
- Go to Paris, again
- Go to London, again
- Go to San Francisco to visit CT
BEAUTY
Yesterday I did a beauty shoot with Dagmar Björk.
We had been trying to shoot for 2 months,
but our crazy schedules always got in the way.
I'm so glad I finally got to shoot with her!
She was such a love to work with!
I was attracted to Dagmar's very European look.
Half Swedish, and half Norwegian,
this 14 year old glamour queen is going places!
Model: Dagmar Björk
Photographer: Kelly Robyn
Wardrobe: Kelly Robyn
Makeup: Lisa G Simon
My Life List.
I’ll be 24 next month,
so I decided to write out
the highs and lows of my life.
Here it goes....
Paris Haute Couture Week-Highlight of my life, age 23
Stayed on a tiny island in Italy for a couple summers, age 17, 18, and 20.
Shot LA Fashion Week, age 22
Surfed Costa Rica, age 22
My first exhibition, Santa Monica, 23
Struggled with depression since I was 12
Been blonde since I was 12
Jumped off a bridge in Italy, age 17
Got very sunburned in Cabo, age 18
Stayed in an apartment in Prague, age 23
Went to Europe alone, and liked it, a lot, age 23
Shot on location photo shoots in Paris, France, age 23
Broke up with my first love, age 20
Got my first tattoo, age 23
My first concert-TLC, age 12
Been on a yatch, age 22
Been to Dollywood-Dolly Partons theme park, age 10
Played on an all boys baseball team-only girl, age 7
Shopped on Oxford Street and Harrods in London, age 23
Broke my arm by tripping over a poodle, age 6
Dug up buried whiskey, and drank like a pirate on a boat, age 17
Drank Absinthe in Italy, age 17, 18, 20
Drank beer in Germany, age 17
Saw bits of the Parthenon, the Rosetta Stone, and the statue of David.
Saw James Brown perform at the Hollywood Bowl, age 17
Went off roading in my Honda, age 17
Swam in a glacier in Canada, age 6
Really bad car accident = emergency room, age 23
Went zip lining in the rain forests of Costa Rica, age 22
Sprained my ankle dancing on a table in Vegas, age 23
Got kicked out of the Palms forever, age 23
Played club soccer, ages 8-13
Been to the top of the Swiss Alps, age 17
Walked through the pieces of Old Rome, age 17
Been drunk on the tubes in London, Paris, Prague, and San Francisco
Seen the tomb of Cleopatra and the grave of Jim Morrison, age 23
INSIGHT OF THE DAY
"Don't put the key to your happiness
in someone else's pocket,
keep it in your own.”
HALLOWEEN NIGHT
THE BEST LAST MINUTE COSTUMES
OF THE NIGHT!
LADY GAGA
I CHOSE TO BE LADY GAGA FOR HALLOWEEN
BECAUSE OF THE AMOUNT OF TIMES I GET THAT
I LOOK LIKE HER BECAUSE OF MY HAIR.
NO, IT'S NOT A WIG!
I JUST THREW ON MY BEST BLAZER
WITH POINTED SHOULDER PADS,
SHINY LEGGINGS, HIGH HEELS,
A ZIG ZAG "TRIBUTE TO BOWIE",
AND I'M ALL SET.
ALL I NEED NOW IS A GUN.
RACHEL ZOE & TAYLOR "THE ASSISTANT"
ASHLEY & LAUREN TURNED A LAST MINUTE
RUMMAGE THROUGH THEIR CLOSETS
INTO A MAJOR SUCCESS.
IT WAS BANANAS!
AND DON'T WORRY,
I MADE SURE ZOE'S COAT WAS FAUX.
PHOTO JOBS DATABASE
The field of professional photography is more
competitive than ever before. It is an immense challenge
for any new photographer to learn how to go about
starting their own business. Recently,
I was introduced to what I think is a fabulous product
for the young photographer who is just starting out.
The Deluxe Photo Jobs Database
software is specifically designed for a
photographer to be an easy to use all-in-one solution
that allows a photographer to organize, manage,
and grow their business.
Photo Jobs Database includes a contact list of 1,000
art buyers, photo editors and art directors that is
updated 3 times a year.
The software also allows you to instantly
create and customize contracts, estimates, invoices
and other important documents.
It also keeps track of your schedule, track portfolios,
coordinate your marketing efforts, and much more.
This software will streamline your business,
allowing you to save time, improve your
marketing, build client relationships, and ultimately
free you up to spend more time on your
photography! The contacts and tools within this program
is invaluable to a photographer who is just starting out.
Standard Edition $129
With promo coupon $99
Deluxe Edition $189
With promo coupon $159
Ask me for a promo coupon to save $30!
Email me for coupon: KellyRMann@gmail.com
Kate Moss = Marlene Dietrich?
I stumbled across this 2006 Vanity Fair Editorial
spread of Kate Moss TOTALLY channeling
Marlene Dietrich.
Nice try love!
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My favorite I-Phone Apps
-Fashion Network-
An amazing application where
you can watch the latest runways
like Louis Vuitton, John Galliano, Ferragamo, etc.
-Stylish Girl-
Stylish Girl is your ultimate style planner
and shopping assistant- revolving around
the clothes in your closet and the clothes
you love to have.
-Pandora Radio-
Pandora Radio is your own
personalized radio on your iphone.
Just start with the name of one of
your favorite artists, and Pandora
will create a station that plays
their music and more like it.
My Favorite station right now is "Goldfrapp"
-Facebook-Facebook helps me to keep in
the loop with my friends 24/7.
The app allows you to do everything you can
normally do on the regular site.
My most recent project is a wall of frames
that will frame my favorite photos that I took in Europe.
The frames are all large black baroque like these:
Just a couple of the photos that I'm going to use are these:
Yes, Fall is finally here,
my favorite time of year!
my favorite time of year!
Here's a few of my affordable favorites for Fall.
Clear Bubble Umbrella
Regiment Jacket
Uni-sex Bow Tie
Benefit Posie Tint Lip & Cheek Stain
Studded Bootie
Over the knee boots
Ring Master Blazer
CHANEL GOES GREEN
The limited edition bike has been designed as part
of Chanel's spring/summer 2008 collection.
The hand-crafted design is decorated with the CHANEL
signature quilted leather and double-C logo
and is undoubtedly the most
stylish mode of transport this season.
Available in Chanel boutiques
from December- just in time for Christmas.
EAT, PRAY, LOVE THE MOVIE
The book Eat, Pray, Love is a fabulous book that I brought along with me on my solo travels through Europe. The book is so well written, and so witty I always looked forward to opening it and reading it either while sitting on the grass in St. Jame's park or on the steps of Saint Paul's Cathedral. Although once I got to Paris, my schedule didn't quite allow me to read it any time I wanted, and I still have yet to finish it. Now that I hear that the book is being made into a movie, starring the incredible, Julia Roberts; I have an even better reason to finish it!
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