Collabo's

Collaboration is what I mean.Collaboration is a recursive process where two or more people or organizations work together toward an intersection of common goals — for example, an intellectual endeavor[1] [2] that is creative in nature[3]—by sharing knowledge, learning and building consensus.
In Japan it happens a lot in the fashion business.Wether it be two lines or a line and a store.
WELL, I have been finding my American collabo's all over! I might have to start a whole new page for these...
Here is my first find, Crayola and GUM! Pretty dope!

Tis the season!

I love halloween! One of my favorite holiday's, if thats what you call it, cus they dont really give you a day off. ANy ways, I love going into stores and seeing all the orange color and pumpkins, costumes, candy , spooky toys etc. Its the best.
One of my favorites is that they bring Franken Berry back along with Boo Berry! yummmmm
The boxes changed a little. You used to be able to see Franken Berry's nails. They were strawberries. So I would paint my nails like little strawberries! SO cute!

Dont forget to RSVP!

RSVP at : emandco@sbcglobal.net
And I will see you there!

We just got Racked!

This was sent to me this morning! Looks pretty sweet! I was actually really busy doing a lot of running around and mingling that I didnt get to take any pictures. ( If there are any floating out there, I would love to see them!)
We got on Racked.com, and it looks really good! Here it is! For all of you who couldnt make it!click click click!
http://la.racked.com/archives/2008/10/13/la_fashion_week_monnamur_fall_collection_at_q10_showing_spring_later_this_week.php?o=0

Monn'amur SPRING '09

I know... we just finished our fashion show last week(which was a success, will be posting pictures up soon), and YES we are having another one. Last week was for Fall 08. This next even coming up is for SPRING'09! We will be showing before it goes in stores!
So this will be a good time to come and see what your favorite pieces will be! Hope to see all your adorable faces there!!

And another one!

This one is from www.Fashionweekla.com!
If your around the area, I hope to see you there!

http://www.fashionweekla.com/calendar.html

Lookie what I found!

http://pipeline.refinery29.com/on_the_verge/mi_amore_monnamur_takes_it_to.php#

Fittings....

Havent posted the 2nd fashion show here yet, but I will tell you..its gonna be big! We have been doing fittings with models, and talking about hair and make up..all the FUN stuff!
The show coming up this friday is more of my FALL 08 collection. And the one coming up next week on the 15th (keep it open you guys) is for the SPRING 09 brand new collection! Very exciting stuff!

Getting ready for so many things...

I know Iam a month away,,,well,, actually we are getting kinda close. I have been super super busy. So this past Saturday I decided to take a little time off and do something creative. I made a little trip to this place called Michaels and got me some material.
It wasnt till I made the whole thing, that I thought of taking a picture of before and after. Because I had a bought a plain branch wreath and all the other chatchky's. I spray painted the wreath black, did my magic with the extra's and ended up with this! Iam pretty happy with my creation! Wish I could see everyone elses!
I have also been getting ready for 2 fashion shows this month!Its a lot of fun planning and getting things together, but it loses "me" time. So making this wreath was so much fun! OH! And Iam making things for the shows as well. Hope you guys can make it!!

Sushi Cafe

The other night I went to celebrate the opening of a new cafe in WEHO.It is called "HARU SUSHI CAFE" located on 480 South Vicente Blvd. 90048
http://losangeles.citysearch.com/profile/47307359/los_angeles_ca/haru_sushi_cafe.html
Everything they use is organic! Organic vegetables ,organic sushi and all! It was really yummy! If you are in the area it is a must go! I promise you your stomach will be as happy as you after you finish a meal here.

Monn'Amur Goes RAW!!

Here it is! This is why we have been so busy! Its gonna be Party Month! Here is our first party for October!
It will happen a week from tomorrow. So if you are making plans for next weekend! Here it is! There will be fashion, art, music and of course..an OPEN BAR! Will be showing Monn'Amur Fall 08 pieces. Hope to see you all there!

THANK U! IT WAS SO YUMMY!!

While I was in NY for work I got invited to go over to my friends house. His wife just happens to be a Maitre Patissier! She is a patisserie chef! ( hope Iam using the word right!hehe) Anyways, she made us this delicious Paella! and some dessert to go with it!mmmmm and for starters we had cheese and wine! She also brought out some goat cheese, inbetween she added tuna! It was all SOOOoooo Good! We found out later she had Risotto! She hid it from us!!! Thank you so much Wataru and Ayako! You guys rock! When you come to LA, I will treat you to my cooking! Maybe we can try Brazilian!

NYLON October 2008 Issue, must BUY!

Here it is! The article we have all been waiting for! I just got my NYLON in the mail. I need to go out and get more copies!
Wanted to share the moment with you guys! There will be more Monn'Amur postings and articles coming soon!
YAY!! HAPPY TIMES~!!

ENJOY!

Been super busy ! Sorry!! Came upon this cuteness video....Enjoy! I love it!
When I have kids I will be making video's like these! :)

Music by RORY

Just came back home from a nice night out. Tonight I went to see the famous Rory's very FIRST show! And I must say, it was beutiful! He is so talented. I also got my hands on a copy of his CD and it was nice to listen to on the way back home. Putting it straight into my iphone! There was also a sneak peek of Exploding Strawberries! They did one song!! Hopefully soon we will be able to see more of them playing too! If you want to see what it sounds like ..go to...
www.myspace.com/musicbyrory
www.myspace.com/explodingstrawberries

i might have slept in my car a few times...

http://sleepinginpublic.com/

チェキ！（CHEKIE)

I helped a friend get a chekie camera from a friend who was visiting japan.
Here is the famous 1st photo out of his new Checkie!
http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/インスタントカメラ・チェキ

Numb

Numb from Thinklab on Vimeo.
Here's a short they made for Seattle International Film Festival in 2007. It was commissioned as part of their Fly Film program. They had 4 days to shoot, 3 days to edit and create the animations. All cast, crew, props, locations, and actors had to be donated to the project.

Writer/Director - Matt Daniels
DP - Kyle Carver
Production Designer - Joy Andrews
Art Director - Dana Thompson-Carver
Editors - Adam Sekuler, Matt Daniels, Joy Andrews
Production Company - Thinklab, Inc.
Producer - Tae Rhee

Natalie Portman's Shaved Head

natalie portman's shaved head - sophisticated side ponytail from thatgo on Vimeo.
A new band to watch out for!

Woofin Girl Photo shoot! in LA!!

I got an email right before I left for Vegas, saying that they want me for the fashion pages of Woofin Girl magazine.The whole theme is "Successful girls in LA" I was very honored for them to think of me!
Before I knew it, they day of the shoot came! The editor and stylist flew in from Tokyo for 3 days to do 2 days of photo shooting! Hard work! And yesterday we shot ALL DAY! I really enjoyed it. It was a lot of fun and cant wait to see how it all came out. Some of my idea's for the shoot was used, so Iam excited to see how it all came out! Keep your eyes out for it! Will be on stands on October 6th!!

FandJ first Shipment!

Hey all of you! Sorry I have been in and out and not totally IN! It has been a busy week! As soon as we got back from Vegas, we went straight to the factory to pick up our scarves and push the workers to finish it all so we can ship.
Well, they finished the next day. We brought them all over to my house/office.(one day I will own buildings, dont you worry!)
And we had to seperate allthe scarves into their proper owners boxes to be shipped.Here is what it looked like! It took us all day!
I also had to do some personal shipping too! (again, one day I will own buildings that will have people help me ship out things!hehe)

"PROJECT" Day 2!

Here we are for the 2nd day. We havent really slept for the past week, trying to get things ready and everyday just being non-stop. So we might look a little tired! I also saw two girls there from the TV show "the hills" The Whitney girl had her line there, and it was pretty cute! I see her in opening ceremony store all the time! I love her neon pink chanel flats! Very cuteness!
And I also found some very well dressed HIP people that I wanted to share. You know, its hard finding people with good style. You would think at a show like this you would give it your all to impress others, but a lot of the peeps didnt do much. They "DO" better when they go out at night...thats what is different from LA and Japan. In japan, we are always wanting to look good!

Arriving into vegas, and hungry!

So we stopped by Tony Roma's for some delicious ribs! mmm, here we are getting ready to eat!

"PROJECT" Day 1!

I just came back from Las Vegas for the shows. We did one of the shows called "PROJECT"
Day one was setting up.We were in the booths around 8am and took out all our new styles! Here is me, my partner Miss J, and our helper for the 3 days Leslie!

Butter LA

Here is a new blog ( that I will also be contributing to, hopefully starting next week!)
But you must check this site out! especially this one.....

Butter LA - Spreading the Word on All Things Beautiful. has posted a new item,
'When East Meets West'

Written by Kat

Always dreamed of living a double life? Highlighting your days as an
international starlet, moonlighting as a crime fighter? Well, super talent
Friedia Niimura (pictured on the right) is just that. Niimura is Japan's
sweetheart and has been seen across numerous magazine covers and television
screens across the world. More recently, she's been [...]

You may view the latest post at
http://butter.la/2008/08/when-east-meets-west/

Has anyone been checking??

I have been doing many Raw-Girls photoshoots and hadnt seen any pictures up, but when I went today, they had pictures I didnt even remember taking! You should all stop by and take a look! A Sale is going on too! How could you miss that?
http://www.raw-girls.com/

FandJ in Vegas!

You see it all first here! haha always wanted to say that!
So I have been busy getting things ready for the lines we do freelance design for and also for our line!
Unfortunately I wont be showing Monn'Amur in Vegas, waiting for the perfect timing! (wink)
AND we will be showing the new scarf line! Here is one small pic of what the new ones are all about!
Come over and check us out!
If you cant make it, these scarves will be in stores by the end of the year! Just watch out!!!!

Glam! GLAMOROUS!!

Here is a little something of Monn'Amur that was in Glamorous! Check it out! The un-even stripe dress! very chic!

SWEET!

Dont know if you have heard it thru the grape vines or not, but with my friend I have launched another line. This time it is all about scarves. We are always wearing scarves, especially Jose! He can make a scarf out of a scrap of fabric! Anyways, it has been doing well, it will be in stores at the end of the month. But before that, here it is in this months SWEET magazine! Looks really cute!

Iam a walking Rainbow Bright!

Recently I have been busy with work and waking up early. So early its still grey in LA.( LA is never grey!)
Anyways, i just picked up my favorite things from my closet today and didnt think much of it.
As I am walking out of the factory around 3pm, I see my reflection in the car and think " Iam a walking Rainbow Bright!"
I dont dislike what Iam wearing, the colorful thing is the trend. And I LOVE color!
HA , I just had to show you what I looked like, sorry if the picture doesnt compliment me at all. The shine on the face and all.

It's here ya'll!! WWD THURSDAY

So, I havent seen the actual newspaper yet! (For some reason my WWD comes a day late..hmm) Anyways, this was sent to me from the editor of the magazine. Who was also telling me how much she loved this top and wants to keep in touch with the line! SO my dream of having the line on the cover, isnt far!! The pictures turned out amazing, I couldnt of have asked for a better photo.
The model too is so perfect! Super Kawaii~! :) haha I have been looking at it all day and showing everyone that comes into sight!
It still a new line, but I see a very bright BRIGHT strobe light at the end! Fabules-ness!

Beijing Olympics 2008

Are you guys watching this! First of all the opening ceremony blew my mind away. It was so beautiful , so amazing, I cant even explain! How much hard work has been put in it for this day! I heard they rehearsed for 8 months! China is amazing! I dont think anyone can top that off! And as for the games too! They are so good! I cannot keep my eyes off of the tv!! Iam so proud of everyone who is there fighting to win the gold. I give them credit for even just making it to the olympics. They are the real champions! 皆頑張れぇ〜！You guys are living the dream, and I admire you!

Gnarls Barkley

wow!

"Life is short, break the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably...and never regret anything that made you smile"

todays quote..

My new fav LYKKE LI

I was on the net looking for some inspirations for my Summer and Fall 2009 collections and she came up. Now Iam so very into her and her music. She will be my muse! She is from Sweden. One of my fav's! Music from Sweden is a favorite of mine. I must make a trip down there to see what it is all about. Anyways, back to the lovely lady, her name is Lykke Li.
I dont know much about her yet, but I do know her new album will be out soon. Must check it out! Iam going to itunes right now and pre-ordering! See below her new song from the new Album. The song is "Breaking it up"