Blog – Page 129 – Orlando Soria

May / 18 / 2011Oct / 12 / 2013

Glamourtimez: The Melrose Project

Dear Matthew Lanphier, Thank you for inviting Emily and me to that glamourous opening at The Melrose Project over the weekend. The evening was filled with delightful designers, inspirational interiors, and ample appetizers. I especially liked all the great ideas I got from wandering around. Nothing better than a lovely design-filled night, a nice glass of wine on a spring evening, and the company of my talented friends. The event was in honor of the current exhibition of furniture, art, and objects at The Melrose Project. My favorite piece was this “Heaven” light sculpture. It was a fun treat when…

May / 18 / 2011Oct / 12 / 2013

Fake Joan Didion Quote of the Week: Merry Maid!

“I looked in the pantry and there wasn’t any peanut butter. So I fired the maid! And then we laughed and laughed and laughed together because it was such a ridiculous reason for someone to lose her job. But I fired her anyway.” – Joan Didion * Joan Didion never said this. But she has probably fired a housekeeper for a dumb reason at some point in her life.

May / 17 / 2011Oct / 12 / 2013

Los Angeles Living: Rooseveltimez!

Dear The Roosevelt Hotel, I just love coming to your hotel, especially now that it’s getting warm outside and I can sit outside, luxuriating in the sun, drinking mojitos whilst staring a celebrities and glamourous European tourists. I took these pictures there the other day, while I was having a Sunday Funday. The afternoon turned from romantic and golden to mysterious and neon. Lovely. The pool always makes me think of David Hockney. I love ye, Roosevelt. Love, Orlando

May / 17 / 2011Oct / 12 / 2013

Fleamarketing With Emily: Long Beach!

Dear Diary, Emily and I headed out to Long Beach on Sunday to revel in all the flea covered glory of the Long Beach Antique and Collectible Market (AKA the flea). Usually Long Beach is good but this week was especially amazing. Unlike Rose Bowl, where prices are generally higher, Long Beach was full of deals. For the second week in a row it was raining, but to be honest I love that kind of weather because it keeps it from getting to hot while we’re running around buying EVERYTHING (which we did). Here’s what we found: This fun horse…

May / 16 / 2011Oct / 12 / 2013

Homme Videos: My Name Is Trouble

Dear Karen Ann, I love this music video you made, complete with luxurious fashion and dancing boys. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-0Qx8HwlW4] Love, Orlando

May / 14 / 2011Oct / 12 / 2013

Drawingtimez: Making Waves

May / 13 / 2011Oct / 12 / 2013

Drawingtimez: Am I Convincingly Skinny?

May / 13 / 2011Oct / 12 / 2013

Homme Videos: Patrick Wolf!

Dear Patrick Wolf, I’ve been following you since 2004, when I worked at the PR company that used to represent you. I just found out that you came out with a new single, “The City.” This it the music video for that new song: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hBJIbSScBM] I love the new song, mainly because of your flexible voice but also because of the awesome 80z saxafone and the catchy beats. I was slightly disappointed, however, in your styling. I miss the Raggedy Andy orange hair from your “Magic Position” video, accompanied by all that delightful glitter pirate clothing. Check it out here: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFI9s6INJPQ]…

May / 12 / 2011Oct / 12 / 2013

Drawingtimez: Long Lustrous Lashes! (Don’t You Want Some?)

May / 11 / 2011Oct / 12 / 2013

Flea Marketing With Emily: Pasadena Rose Bowl!

Dear Reader, This past Sunday was the mother of all flea markets, Rose Bowl. It started out a little rocky because I went out the night before until 2 AM and then woke up at 5:45 to rush over to Pasadena only to find out it was rainy and gross. Sidenote: I love how devastating it is when it rains in LA. First of all, no one ever expects it to happen so we have no idea what to do. “What is this strange wet substance falling from the heavens?” we all asked each other, bewildered that something so inconvenient…

May / 11 / 2011Oct / 12 / 2013

Drawingtimez: Delicious Refreshing Water From The Water Fountain

May / 11 / 2011Oct / 12 / 2013

Fake Joan Didion Quote of the Week: Baby

“Your baby is totally boring.” – Joan Didion * Joan Didion never said this. But she thought it.

May / 10 / 2011Oct / 12 / 2013

Drawingtimez: Mobil I Want To Make

May / 9 / 2011Oct / 12 / 2013

Homme Videos: LA Timelapse

Dear Andrew Walker, I forgot how obsessed I was with your LA/Yosemite/Rural California timelapse video. Mainly because it shows A) My hometown [Yosemite National Park] and B) The city I in which I live and love [Los Angeles]. The video is truly gorgeous. Love, Orlando [vimeo http://vimeo.com/12578735]

May / 9 / 2011Oct / 12 / 2013

Drawingtimez: Wave (On Cardboard)

May / 8 / 2011Oct / 12 / 2013

Drawingtimez: I Think This Was an Idea for a Photograph at Some Point in My Life

May / 7 / 2011Oct / 12 / 2013

Drawingtimez: I Hope You Never Die

May / 6 / 2011Oct / 12 / 2013

Drawingtimez: I Don’t Like My Nose?

May / 6 / 2011Oct / 12 / 2013

Bolando!

Dear Diary, Being that I grew up in a national park and went to high school in a horsetown, I’ve seen a whole lot of bolo ties in my life. I know most people think they’re kind of gross, but I’ve always loved them. I got my first bolo tie at the Yosemite Village Store (a gift shop for tourists) when I was 7 and I’ve been into them ever since. I’ve been finding cute bolos at flea markets and thrift stores while shopping with Emily, so it’s come to my attention that I need to start wearing them again….

May / 5 / 2011Oct / 12 / 2013

Drawingtimez: I’m Not Coming to Dinner

May / 5 / 2011Oct / 12 / 2013

Fake Joan Didion Quote of the Week: Former Child Star Tells All!

Scene: 2007. Opening night of the theatre adaptation of Didion’s book The Year of Magical Thinking, front row. Mayim Bialik (former star of the blockbuster TV hit “Blossom”) to Soleil Moon Frye (former star of the beloved “Punky Brewster” series): “More like GROAN Didion!” *Mayim Bialik never actually said this (to my knowledge).

May / 4 / 2011Oct / 12 / 2013

Drawingtimez: Neighborhood

May / 4 / 2011Oct / 12 / 2013

Fleamarketingtimez With Emily: Pasadena City College

Dear Reader, Part of my job as Emily’s assistant on Secrets From A Stylist is to help her shop. And here’s a (non) secret: she loves vintage! Where do we find all this glamourous, story-filled vintage furniture and accessories? That’s right, the flea market. Every Sunday, we go to whatever flea market is happening. If you’re not sure which is coming up, I find this guide to be quite helpful. Anyway, because Emily hates the idea of anyone snagging a great piece before she can, she shows up at 6 AM. I usually show up after her but I can…

May / 3 / 2011Oct / 12 / 2013

NYSee: My Trip in 1 Drawing, 25 Photos, and 1 Genius Music Video

Dear New York, I came to visit you recently and look what happened: I took the redeye and awoke bleary-eyed, hopped on the AirTrain (my favorite thing about flying into New York because I love public transit). The first thing I saw when I emerged from the subway was the glorious sun, glinting through the budding trees of Central Park. Very romantic. After a delightful breakfast with my friend Misako and her husband Doug, I was already itching to get out of the city to one of my favorite places on earth, the Dia:Beacon. So we jumped in the car…