west 39th bet. 8th/9th.
july 31, 2010.
west 39th bet. 9th/10
july 31, 2010.
photos © anita aguilar
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nyc: "a three hour tour"
i had an assignment on wednesday night to photograph a boat tour for the municipal arts society (i'm a member there). it was a hudson river tour, but to be geographically precise, it was a tour of the harbor islands, brooklyn's shoreline--sunset park into gowanus bay and through buttermilk channel (love that name)--and the upper bay.
perhaps it doesn't sound exotic, but after the harsh weather trifecta of last weekend (tornado, heatwave, monsoon), we enjoyed the mild sun and the river breeze. i invited my friend (and fellow MAS member, becky) to join me. we agreed that more time on the water--even in your own town--isn't a bad thing. it sort of refreshes your eye, your appreciation of the islands, and your energy for the city.
perhaps it doesn't sound exotic, but after the harsh weather trifecta of last weekend (tornado, heatwave, monsoon), we enjoyed the mild sun and the river breeze. i invited my friend (and fellow MAS member, becky) to join me. we agreed that more time on the water--even in your own town--isn't a bad thing. it sort of refreshes your eye, your appreciation of the islands, and your energy for the city.
my friends (and fellow MAS/urbanist members), alexis and becky.
this is giles ashford--he's a professional photographer who shoots for riverkeeper.org.
giles in action (catching good light, i'm sure).
i love this lady...
ahoy, coast guard (with big guns. patrolling to protect the president...)
all photos © anita aguilar
food: on thinking about lamb...
as I was lying around this morning, debating the precise moment to pull myself out of bed, I started thinking about michael psilakis.
not thinking about him thinking about him, though he does appeal...
i was remembering yesterday’s lunch at anthos, with allison. (is the lamb burger different now that he’s no longer a partner? i have no point of reference--I have to go back to kefi…maybe I should read “how to roast a lamb...” what is it about greek food, it really is so...fresh and bright and good, like sunshine...) and then i thought about all the really good greek places that i've been to: avra, ithaka, snack taverna, uncle nick's...
you see how this can go on and on.
i eventually came to a notion that greek food might be the comforting, rustic, exact opposite of the food I grew up on:
both use root vegetables, but greek roots--beets, for example-- have more water, crunch; filipinos use starchy cassava, maybe some taro, and a lot of purple yam (which I have never even seen in it’s raw form, only as a dehydrated powder or a robust, un-real purple “jam” –which is actually a paste made with grated yam, butter and condensed milk).
they dress with olive oil, citrus; filipinos season with highly fermented, intensely salted pastes and sauces (salted shrimp fry, fish sauce, soy…)
they roast a lamb; we roast a big pig.
they use yogurts and fresh cheese; our pasteurized cheese comes from a can or as sliced singles, wrapped in cellophane, or “queso de bolla” (a big ball of gouda, encased in red wax)...
maybe i was on to something? but then it was time to get up.
anyway. ANTHOS.
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elegance is in the air at anthos. light and the city filter in through full- frontal windows. the light, when you first enter and stare out from the bar is cool; it warms up as you proceed back to the dining area. it was a full house yesterday.
and there was full menu (including a tempting "raw" meze first course) , a 3-course prix fixe for $28, and a 3-course menu hold-over from restaurant week, for $24. there was no question for me--i was going with the lamb burger, the $28 deal.
these sheep milk ricotta dumplings must have been lovingly coddled in micro-batches--it's impossible to imagine how they could otherwise turn out perfect bites that have such body and substance under the fork but fall to pudding in the mouth? delicately salty, they are well-matched with leeks and contrasted with crispy fried onions and snappy fresh peas.
and this is it, what i came for: the lamb burger. i ordered it medium rare, and it arrived medium. but it was still juicy and well-seasoned. in an interview on eater last year, psilakis mentioned that his lamb burger had feta and spicy pepper hktipi and was wrapped in caul fat. i had to look up "caul fat." i noticed red specks in the burger--safe to assume the recipe is the same? also that the red pepper puree is also the base of the sauce that dressed the bun? in any case, it was top-rate. (and: no ketchup required)
dessert options for me were an ice cream sandwich cookie (which i jumped at, at first) and goat cheese panna cotta. but how often do i have the opportunity to try a goat cheese panna cotta? that was obviously the real way to go.
when our server brought this out, i believe my exact words were "everything here is so cute. can i take home that jar?" which i retracted right away (but still hoped he'd say, ok). it's a charming presentation, yes?
but the eating is a little challenging, jamming the little jam spoon in there, and fishing out a little bit of fruit and a little bit of panna cotta. it requires a lot of patience for a few little bites. i don't see many guy friends of mine enjoying this exercise...
but the goat cheese panna cotta was very nice: strong notes of vanilla, and the light tang you enjoy from a fresh greek yogurt.
last, not least: a little cookie with a powerful lemon curd
all photos © anita aguilar
ht: bit part...
ok, here it is folks.
my small screen debut as imelda, the pregnant cleaning lady.
i wasn't sure i was ready to see this--the tagalog, the no-make-up face--but it's not as bad as i thought it could be.
(is it funny? jury's out.)
but it was a really fun little line to shoot--the whole day was a hoot (hence the dancing).
have a handsome tuesday.
sun day 2010: shadows and sand
north beach, sandy hook, nj.
july 24, 2010.
all photos © anita aguilar.
Stylish Workout
Having the right clothes for any situation can not only affect your mood, it can affect your performance too. So why not hit the gym looking stylish yet being comfortable?
Talking of style and fitness together, the first name that pops in my mind is Stella McCartney. Adidas collaborated with Stella McCartney and the lady has put in some real design into her fitness line. She adds interesting details that add intrigue to her pieces and turn something basic and expected into the unexpected. And trust me, with one of those pieces in your workout wardrobe, you would love to go to the gym!!!!
Nike for sure is a must-have in every workout wardrobe, Nike shoes, their pants, tanks and their famous dri-fit collection.
Girls, enough of talking. I've created some stylish workout looks and also added some stylish celebrity workout looks. With clothes this great, you'll actually want to exercise every day.
Look 1: Sexy, Chic and Comfortable
Go for a jog or head the gym in these dead gorgeous Stella McCartney (Adidas) shorts with rolled up legs and running shoes, team it with a white vest or the purple vest and for cover up the track jackets (£32-49) in grey or yellow would finish the look perfectly.
Look 2: Stylish and Comfortable
Combine style and comfort by layering over form-fitting separates and understated sneakers for sporty chic. Work out in style in Nike black track pants (£29.5), a yellow (£19.99 ) or a black (£14.99) tank top layered with Adidas by Stella McCartney pleated cotton track top with puff pleat-detailed shoulders (£77.17) and paired with Adidas by Stella white tennis sneakers with yellow and grey trim (£110.58).
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Talking of style and fitness together, the first name that pops in my mind is Stella McCartney. Adidas collaborated with Stella McCartney and the lady has put in some real design into her fitness line. She adds interesting details that add intrigue to her pieces and turn something basic and expected into the unexpected. And trust me, with one of those pieces in your workout wardrobe, you would love to go to the gym!!!!
Nike for sure is a must-have in every workout wardrobe, Nike shoes, their pants, tanks and their famous dri-fit collection.
Girls, enough of talking. I've created some stylish workout looks and also added some stylish celebrity workout looks. With clothes this great, you'll actually want to exercise every day.
Look 1: Sexy, Chic and Comfortable
Go for a jog or head the gym in these dead gorgeous Stella McCartney (Adidas) shorts with rolled up legs and running shoes, team it with a white vest or the purple vest and for cover up the track jackets (£32-49) in grey or yellow would finish the look perfectly.
Look 2: Stylish and Comfortable
Combine style and comfort by layering over form-fitting separates and understated sneakers for sporty chic. Work out in style in Nike black track pants (£29.5), a yellow (£19.99 ) or a black (£14.99) tank top layered with Adidas by Stella McCartney pleated cotton track top with puff pleat-detailed shoulders (£77.17) and paired with Adidas by Stella white tennis sneakers with yellow and grey trim (£110.58).
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Celebrities in their Stylish Workout Attire
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Ashley Green goes the sexy route to the gym in Sherman Oaks in black and blue teamed with her black Nike Shoes and large blue tote, while Eva Mendes went for a simple understated green and grey layered look, which she completed with an oversized red Prada bag for her Hollywood Gym.
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Eva Mendes and Ashley Greene leaving their Gym
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While other ladies choose to add a pop of colour, down below black and white reigned.
Kim Kardashian was spotted walking from the gym in a white tank top, sports bra and black stretch pants after a morning workout. Kim carried a black Balenciaga bag to carry hold over knick knacks.
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Gym was what Kim, Ashley and Eva preferred, but Gwyneth and Renee loved their jogs on the streets.
Gwyneth Paltrow went for a jog in her local neighborhood wearing a black Adidas by Stella McCartney track top paired with cropped grey pants while saving herself from the harmful UVA rays in her smart aviators.
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Gwyneth Paltrow jogging in her neighbourhood
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While Renee Zellweger went jogging in the beautiful streets of Paris, near Eiffel tower, looking chic in her a black ensemble - black shorts, tank inside a black track jacket. Love her shoes.
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Renee Zellweger jogs in Paris
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A large tote is your gym must-have. It should have room enough to carry your bottle, towel, comb, wallet, keys, lip balm and other knick knacks.
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Tired of the ubiquitous Nike and Adidas? Need some stylish and sexy sportswear, that wouldn't hurt too much of your pockets?
Lululemon (Canadian-based Yoga clothing company ), FitnessFit (sporty and stylish workout wear) and Victoria Secrets are some of the labels that you might want to try while shopping for your fitness wear.
sun day 2010: swept up
aboard the sea streak, to sandy hook, nj.
july 24, 2010.
photo © anita aguilar
Bollywood goes Haute in Aisha
A leading daily recently published an article, 'Couture Goes Haute in Bollywood's Aisha', and rightly so. Aisha is India's answer to the Hollywood fashionable Sex and the City. While Sex and the City is a collection of essays by Candace Bushnell (later adapted by a TV series), Aisha is based on famous book 'Emma' of Jane Austen.
Both the movies have the Big Fashion element, and we're glad that the Indian actresses are learning the world of style and chic.
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Aisha, which is co-produced by PVR Pictures and Anil Kapoor Films Co. Ltd, is a film that deals with a fashionable girl played by Sonam Kapoor, who is also very fashionable in real life.
The movie has tied up with high-end international brands such as Christian Dior, Salvatore Ferragamo and Chanel and is Indian cinema's first ever chick flick. Experts in the brand integration business say premium brands have been used in Bollywood films before but it’s for the first time that a film has incorporated so many high-end products at one go.
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We've all seen the Promos of Aisha and they're nothing short of very stylish. All the female leads are looking chic and sophisticated. The effort that has gone into the clothes is close to what we've seen in the likes of Devil Wears Prada and Sex and the City.
The female lead Sonam Kapoor and the rest of the cast will be swathed in as many as 60 Dior dresses and accessories.
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Amrita Puri is clad in Anamika Khanna, while Sonam Kapoor wears a white one-shouldered mini with Lady Dior bag and Ira Dubey looks quirky in Manish Arora's Mickey Mouse Warrior top worn with short shorts and knee-high black boots.
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Aisha has also tied up with premium home linen brand Portico. Sonam Kapoor’s bedroom in the film has been done up by Portico.
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Other designer whose creations would be seen in Aisha is Anamika Khanna. Paticularly Amrita Puri (Who plays Shefal in the movie) would be seen in a lot of Anamika's creations.
At the Delhi Couture Week, Amrita Puri, Lisa Haydon and Ira Dubey of ‘Aisha‘ walked for Anamika Khanna along with Anil Kapoor. The guy sure takes the limelight from all the sexy girls, but love what Ira is wearing.
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Now that the movie is released, we're not at all disappointed with what we saw. The plot was good, the girls looked good, and yes Sonam did have a fantabulous wardrobe in the movie. Her style in the movie looked like an imitation of Blair Waldorf’s (Leighton Meester) of Gossip Girls (American series) in many parts of the movie. The viewers of Gossip Girl can better relate Sonam’s appearance with that of Blair Waldorf, her dresses, colours of her ensemble and handbags even. But it is still a great look and light fun girlie movie.
At last Bollywood is learning to style!!!
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Related Posts:
InSpot - Sonam Kapoor and her style must-haves
Sex and the City 2 - Trend Watch
Celebrities and their Watches
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Both the movies have the Big Fashion element, and we're glad that the Indian actresses are learning the world of style and chic.
.
Aisha, which is co-produced by PVR Pictures and Anil Kapoor Films Co. Ltd, is a film that deals with a fashionable girl played by Sonam Kapoor, who is also very fashionable in real life.
The movie has tied up with high-end international brands such as Christian Dior, Salvatore Ferragamo and Chanel and is Indian cinema's first ever chick flick. Experts in the brand integration business say premium brands have been used in Bollywood films before but it’s for the first time that a film has incorporated so many high-end products at one go.
.
We've all seen the Promos of Aisha and they're nothing short of very stylish. All the female leads are looking chic and sophisticated. The effort that has gone into the clothes is close to what we've seen in the likes of Devil Wears Prada and Sex and the City.
The female lead Sonam Kapoor and the rest of the cast will be swathed in as many as 60 Dior dresses and accessories.
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Lisa Haydon (Left) And Sonam Kapoor In Aisha carrying Ferragamo's Satchels
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Salvatore Ferragamo Sofia (Left) And Ferragamo Scuderia Satchels
.Amrita Puri is clad in Anamika Khanna, while Sonam Kapoor wears a white one-shouldered mini with Lady Dior bag and Ira Dubey looks quirky in Manish Arora's Mickey Mouse Warrior top worn with short shorts and knee-high black boots.
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(L) l-r Amrita Puri, Sonam Kapoor an Ira Dubey
(R) Amrita Puri in Anamika Khanna
.Aisha has also tied up with premium home linen brand Portico. Sonam Kapoor’s bedroom in the film has been done up by Portico.
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Sonam's walk-in closet reminds me of Carrie's closet in Sex and the City.
.Other designer whose creations would be seen in Aisha is Anamika Khanna. Paticularly Amrita Puri (Who plays Shefal in the movie) would be seen in a lot of Anamika's creations.
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Aisha's Team at the Delhi Couture WeekAt the Delhi Couture Week, Amrita Puri, Lisa Haydon and Ira Dubey of ‘Aisha‘ walked for Anamika Khanna along with Anil Kapoor. The guy sure takes the limelight from all the sexy girls, but love what Ira is wearing.
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Amrita Puri, Lisa Haydon And Ira Dubey With Anil Kapoor
.Now that the movie is released, we're not at all disappointed with what we saw. The plot was good, the girls looked good, and yes Sonam did have a fantabulous wardrobe in the movie. Her style in the movie looked like an imitation of Blair Waldorf’s (Leighton Meester) of Gossip Girls (American series) in many parts of the movie. The viewers of Gossip Girl can better relate Sonam’s appearance with that of Blair Waldorf, her dresses, colours of her ensemble and handbags even. But it is still a great look and light fun girlie movie.
At last Bollywood is learning to style!!!
.
Related Posts:
InSpot - Sonam Kapoor and her style must-haves
Sex and the City 2 - Trend Watch
Celebrities and their Watches
.
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