Monday Night Football

I am a person who rarely plans for anything. I enjoy the excitement of doing things out of the burst. I got tickets for the Jets game last Friday for Monday Night Football which was also my first professional football game. Like an old Chinese saying, “important people usually bring rain with them wherever they go.” As an important of a person I am, the game delay for 30 minutes due to a thunderstorm. The vibe was excellent in the stadium but there still a little confusing on rather fans should sit or stand. The mass harassment of Vikings supporters by the Jets fans was considered the highlight of the game to most of us “nonbeliever”.The Vikings managed to come back at the end of the game but like the Favre we know, he managed to throw an interception on the only chance they could have to win the game. “Go Eagles!”

Fall essentials---- Brogue

These are great shoes for fall. Your could either dress up with it or wearing it with jeans. My suggestion is to pick one with darker shade, its just looks better to me. 

Vision & Function-- Marc Newson Transport Exhibit

Marc Newson is an Australian industrial designer. He designed pretty much everything from watches, 

cookwares, cars, to a space shuttle for space traveling. Gagosian gallery at 522 west 21st street in NYC is currently hosting a exhibition on his transportation designs. I am pretty sure most of you heard about it somewhere online. The exhibition will go on until the 16th Oct. If you are in NYC, I highly recommend you to pay a visit and it is free. If you don't live in NYC and will not be here anytime soon, I took some pictures to share with you. *Enjoy*

My First US Open

After the down fall of my TV cable box, I realized cable TV had consumed most of my down time. I am glad it went down for a day so I could spend sometime on my blog. After a disappointed Saturday gated outside of the US Open without a ticket, I went home and bought a ticket for $50 which would guarantee entrance inside the gate and a seat at the highest point at the Arthur Ash Stadium. It was a great and fun day and I hope you would enjoy the pictures.

US Open Isn't Open til You Get a Ticket

If you are planning on going to the US Open, You better have a ticket. I've been watching the US open here and there on TV for the pass week and i decided to go check it out on Saturday. Being a person who never really plan anything, I didn't get my ticket in advance and found out ticket is require in order to enter the area where you would usually see on TV. Make matters worse, by the time we get there tickets of that day are sold out and I have no cash to get it from resellers. As a passionate of a person I am, I went home and got tickets for Wednesday!!!!!!! Here are some pictures I took on Saturday and will post more after Wednesday.

Monacle NYC Shop

Monocle is currently my favorite magazine. It is a monthly published current event/ lifestyle magazine. Besides the magazine, they have also been opening stores in London, LA, Tokyo, Hong Kong and NYC.  I was excited about the new store and finally dragged myself down to the west village for a visit. The store carries back issues of the magazine, candles, notebooks, clothing, Head Porter bags and furniture made exclusively for Monocle. The store is a little bit small but I think it is very unique. The NYC store just opened on Aug 30th, and I am urging you to pay a visit if you are in any of the cities next time.

This is the Address:
535 Hudson Street (at Charles Street)
New York City, NY 10014
Tel: +1 212 229 1120
Store Hours
11:00-19:00 Monday-Saturday
12:00-18:00 Sunday

Saturday Night---- Mary Poppins

Broadway shows are one of the many attractions of NYC since Lace was the only gentlemen's club left in Time Square. Sadly, lot of New Yorkers are not taking the full advantage of having all these great shows at their door steps cause by their busy life.
As a semi New Yorker "moved here few months ago", I still have some tourist spirit in side of me and decided to get tickets to see the hottest nanny on Broadway, "Mary Poppins!" Also as a moderate citizen, I obey the no camera inside the theater rule by not taking pictures during the show. Besides, I don't wish to ruin your magical moment if you decided to go.

Alternative to the Apple TV---- Componet AV Cable

I like movies, especially watching on a couch with a bottle of Whiskey. Lately, I am having difficulties finding movies that I am interested due to availability and space in my apartment. I randomly stumbled upon a device called "apple TV" and it really gives me an idea of how I should begin buying movies digitally. The apple TV cost $229 with 160 GB space, HD capability and much more features that i probably will never use. I did ask a lot of questions at the apple store and found out the Apple TV is an iPod on steroid. Then I found the "Component AV Cable" that would do pretty much the same thing with HD capability for $50...

Picture of the Day--- The Beast & Beauty

No, they are not together.... If they are, she would actually be the luckiest woman on earth..... JK
I decided to take my camera with me this morning when I was going to get my coffee and hoping I would see something cool or exciting since my life isn't going anywhere since "Yesterday"....... Then I saw this guy at Starbucks eating 4 bagels while sitting across from a hot blonde. I thought to myself that i have to take a picture and let you guys see it. I just think its funny, so enjoy the NYC version of Beauty and the Beast.

Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 500

I was walking back from LES to SOHO and i saw this bike parked on the side of the street. It instantly caught my eye because of the two springs under the seat. I though this was a vintage restored because of its condition. Later, I found out this company Royal Enfield is a British Motorcycle manufacture that has been continuously producing the Bullet for 76 years. This particular one called "Bullet Classic 500" with a fuel injected 500cc engine and a post war look. The suggested retail price is about $4500 and accessories are available for addition cost.

Here is their International Website

Royal Enfield US Dealership Website

Review of the Bike I found Online

Look What Came in the Mail Today

This is the catalog for the Martin Lawrence Galleries' Fall 2010 auction. Martin Lawrence Galleries have a good collection of contemporary art. artists include, Bertho, Haring, Kondaskova, Lichtenstein, Murakmi, Picasso and Warhol
They have a huge collection of Warhol which would run you at least $100,000 but i think its kind of over priced. A good collection of Picasso which they are not the rarest. A decent one would run about $10,000 and a good one starting at $100,000.  They have a couple Roy Lichtenstein painting with a good price compare to Warhol. Takashi Murakami which is Louis Vuitton's favorite artist for the past 4 years. There isn't a lot of his work in this auction but i think he will be soon be consider one of the greatest. Last but not least, Liudmila Kondakova. She is a phenomenon painter and I've been in love with her painting for a very long time. Martin Lawrence Galleries have a full collection of her work and almost every painting of hers is amazing. the cover of the catalog is one of her many paintings.
Most likely i will be attending the auction and if photo is allow, i should have a post about this later!


Martin Lawrence Galleries have many locations throughout United States. please click on the link for more Locations

New York
457 West Broadway
New York, NY, 10012                         
(212) 995-8865                                     

San Frnacisco
366 Geary Street
San Francisco, CA, 94102
(415) 956-0345

Spitzer--- Lower East Side, NYC

My girlfriend and I went to Spitzer for a late lunch today. They are famous for their beer selection and I also heard good things about their food. I've been there a couple times at night which is a totally different scene which people could barely walk in there. Anyway, we both had a beer and some food. I have to say they lived up to their hype.

American Airline

Recently, I had a chance to fly with American Airline. My experience with them is not too good, but surprisingly i found some very interesting items with great Branding and Packaging design.

A&F on 5th

There is a huge line to get into the store pretty much every day. In order to enhance the A&F experience, the A&F smell can reach as far as Central Park. I am guessing they took it from McDonalds......

Marea

NY Magazine "Best Testing Menu NYC 2010" Winner

Beauty to Go

Picasso---- Self-Portrait

Paris, Autumn 1906

Met Knights

Am i missing something????

Where is my nose?????

Summer essentials---- Malin+Goetz deodorant

Found out about this deodorant from GQ and i decided to give it a try. It does not contain aluminum so it won't turn your shirt yellow. It also smells natural which differentiate it from most over the counter deodorants.

Picasso in a cardigan

Picasso in suit

Joe Tea

I love the label design on this bottle.

Summer Essentials---- Fuji Apple Juice

Summer Essentials---- Handkerchiefs

Recently, i brought a pack of handkerchiefs from Brooks Brothers. They are called the Baker's half- dozen handkerchiefs, which instead of 6, it comes with 7.

Mr. Baker must be really bad at Math, huh.......

Back in the old days, people blew their nose with their handkerchiefs, then they would put it back in their pocket. I just think its gross, really gross. Anyway, i am planning on using them to wipe off my sweat when i am dressed up during the summer. Tried it for the first time two days ago, and loved the idea so far.

Best Summer Drink

Since this is the best drink for the summer,

Therefore,

New Hugo Logo!!!!!!!

I updated the Hugo creation Logo. For those of you are confused, Hugo is my father's manufacturing company. The old logo has been in use for more than 10 years!!! So i updated it, please let me know what you think??

Updated

Older Version

My undying love for Brooks Brothers

Got a pair of white bucks from Brooks Brothers couple weeks back and haven't got a chance to wear it yet. Since this is a pair of purrrrrrfect white shoes, it is my job to add some character into it. I am planning on wearing them a lot this summer, so by the end of the summer i will have a pair well worn white bucks. I brought the tan one last summer and i loved it. I wore it with everything. They are very soft and comfortable, so breaking in is not required. The price point is about $200.

Here are some photos, enjoy!

Shoe Care Guide---- Conditioning

This post will teach you how to condition your shoes from

to

Danner

Post Up

Lay Up

sunset

OG Muscle Beach

Santa Monica

Heavy Duty

Eat like a Champion

Throw Back

Pepsi started bringing back the "Throwback" which made out of real sugar before SuperBowl last year. And they are doing it again this year!