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Blue Is a State of Mind, all day – every day

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Having a job in fashion myself, I suppose clothes do make the man. It is my job for fashion to be top-of-mind and for my closet to demonstrate this accordingly, after all. There is, however, a lot to consider in fashion. Styles, cuts, and colors are just a few examples that don’t even begin to delineate the many options one must choose between. In an effort to simplify my life and lessen my own daily decision fatigue, I decided long ago to strip down my closet to just one shade: blues.

Here you’ll see a photo of me at Ken and Joey’s wedding reception in Austin, Texas almost eight years ago. My outfit that day was no exception to my uniform blue color. A beautiful day and an even more beautiful wedding, it was held on the campus of a small art college and sculpture garden. I was at the reception, in an Italian-style villa, when I noticed that at the back of the home there was this profuse, lush greenery. Everything was so striking, I felt compelled to, using the greenery as a backdrop, take a moment and pose for a photo to commemorate the happy day, my chosen wedding outfit, and my blue state of mind.

Doodily Doodily Doo – Desk Doodles

Everyone has those looooooooong standing meetings at work. When I need to focus on them and not have my brain melt, i do some doodles. They don’t always turn out to be outstanding nor do the often turn out to be actual objects, but they keep my brain from over heating.

I have been using my Strathmore sketch pad and blue sharpies at my desk-side right now. I really like the combination of the sharpie color richness and the way the Strathmore paper absorbs the ink. Regardless, I’ve been starting at some fall flowers that have been rotating out on my kitchen counter and that has driven several pages of the doodles.

I hope you liked some of the examples i showcased above. This offers a window into my multi-tasking brain and what turns out. If you have any other ideas on what you do when you are in long meetings let me know! I might give them a try.

I’m blue and that’s ok

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Keeping with my “blue only wardrobe” theme, the latest update of my blog and complimentary emails carried through the same essence. If you are a first time reader and stumble onto this post, you may be unaware that several years ago I decided to curb my shopping habit and make my life easier by only wearing Blue clothing.

This year I have spent time to split out my brand of ZAMARTZ and my personal blog to this website. I was able to use this site to take a bit more creativity and really show more of my personality. I hope the blue on blue is not too monochromatic to some but I love the way this image turned out.

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A Pilgrimage for the Almighty Monthly Metro-card

In the elevator’s mirror, the city folds in on itself.

The patterned screen between me and my own reflection turns a simple selfie into a kind of stained glass: a hooded outline, a face half-found, the light flattened into warm, tired amber. The subway has a way of doing that—taking whatever you bring down with you and translating it into something quieter, more private.

Somewhere above, the day is moving without me. Down here, it’s all small rituals. Waiting. Listening. Holding a plastic card that decides how far you can go and how long you can linger between places.

A monthly MetroCard is such a strange little promise: unlimited movement, but only within the same familiar corridors. It becomes a talisman you check and re-check, as if losing it would mean losing the map of your own routines. You tap, you ride, you climb the stairs, you find the elevator when your legs or your patience ask for mercy.

Calling it a pilgrimage feels almost honest. Not because it’s holy, but because it’s repeated. Because it asks you to keep showing up—descending into the same tiled tunnels, trusting the same rattling doors, letting the city carry you even when you’re not sure what you’re heading toward.

And in the mirrored hush between floors, you catch yourself and think: I’m still here. Still moving.

Harry Xu F/W 2017

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My new sofa has arrived from Interior Define

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Sloan Sofa by Interior Define

I have been a very ambitious online shopper recently. Including a sofa from Interior Define, I have also purchased a mattress and bed frame from Gilt. The process for selecting my sofa was very easy and because I am a web dork a bit fun. I selected my sloan with Oxford Blue Mod Velvet and Brass Tapered Round Legs. I decided on Interior Define after looking at normal retailers and having to sacrifice design over price or materials. With Interior Define I was able to make the sofa to my specifications in the style I was looking for.

Purchase to Delivery

The wait was a bit longer but seeing as the sofa is made to order I could wait for the 8-10 weeks turnaround time. The status updates via e-mail also made the wait more bearable. The transparency really helped me keep track of my order and remember at what steep in the process my sofa was in.

Delivery & Install

Free shipping included in the purchase price is the last incentive that sold me on Interior Define Sloan Sofa. The sofa was airmailed to me and had “white glove” delivery to my front door, on my schedule, with an advanced call in preparation for delivery. The two gentleman who carried my sofa up one flight of stairs, unpacked, and assembled it were very professional and quick.

Final Thoughts

All said and done I am happy with my purchase and love the sofa! The quality is perfect for the price, the material and style is everything I wanted, and the expectations set with the service were right on point.