EYE HEART WARBY PARKER - Stop Motion (HD)

WARBYS
I've become a fan of Warby Parker since hearing about them on TechCrunch. So during a trip to New York City, I decided I would pick up a pair. The $95 frames (+ prescription lenses!), was a deal I couldn't refuse. Their frames are, specifically designed to target the consumer looking to stand out from the crowd. Bold frames, and styles and decent quality.
Warby Parker boasts affordable frames that go against the norm of overpriced brands. They also donate frames to those in need. 
I was actually considering a pair of Moscots while in NYC, but Warby won me over.
Check em out at http://warbyparker.com. (I believe they started shipping to Canada recently.) While Warby Parker has a showroom at the New York office, all the purchases are done online, on their site. They will actually ship a Home Try-on of 5  frames, which is cool.
Enjoy the little animation I shot and edited. The goal of the spot was to match the clean look of the Warby Parker brand. The frames featured in the video are the Winston, with an old fashion fade. Maybe I'll pick up another frame in the future.

This is the last the series of "New York" videos that I've done since my trip.

Stuart Ng Books Torrance California Los Angeles

The goods I picked up at Stuart Ng - Wendling, Sanders, Murakami, Pierre Alary.

I LOVE STUART NG BOOKS!!!

While I was in LA for the Holidays I finally got around to visiting a book store that I had been meaning to go to for some time. Stuart Ng Books located in Torrance, is an art and comicbook store that deals with sketchbooks, rare and out-of-print imported art books and comicbooks. It just so happens to be in the neighborhood that I grew up in, the Gardena/Torrance area, and only appeared on the scene about 2 years ago, before then the business operated out of Stuart's house.

My coworkers had been ordering loads of sketchbooks from this store, so I couldn't help but tell them that I would be going down there for xmas. At first I had no idea it was located in my old stomping grounds, less than 10 minutes from the house.

The place has a pretty cozy feel, tucked away in a unassuming building on Crenshaw, with art and books from wall to wall. The staff if very knowledgeable and helpful too, recommending artists along the lines of a similar style you might be interested in. I literally had a geekasm, when looking at the selection of artists available, I was ready to drop one hundred or more dollars on stuff. I ended up doing exactly that. It was like going to Comic-Con all over again.

Speaking of Comic-Con, Stuart Ng sets up shop at Wonder Con, and Comic-Con San Diego, so if you can't make it to the store, check out their booths.

Definitely a hidden treasure in the South Bay Torrance area, that every comicbook, animation, and art fan should check out. They even spotlight some good local eats in and around Torrance on their site.

Stuart Ng rocks!

LA Favorites Mashti Malones Ice Cream

Mashti Malone's Ice Cream, a tasty alternative to Frozen Yogurt.

Over the holidays I had a chance to hit up some of my favorite spots while down in LA -- One of them being the local favorite Mashti Malone's ice cream in Hollywood. And every time I'm in LA, I make sure that I stop by this place to get my fix of exotic Rosewater Saffron with Pistachios. *Drool*. I've been going to this place for years, and it remains a definite favorite of mine, my friends, and family.

For those who are somewhat confused by the ice cream parlors name of 'Mashti Malone's,' just give this LA Times article a read to get a better idea. The name embodies diversity for the area it's located in, it's history, and it's owners -- brothers Mashti, and Mehdi Shirvani. The flavors are not your typical fair, which is exactly what you shouldn't expect when visiting this place. If you're familiar with Persian ingredients, these ice cream flavors would be right for your taste buds, if you're not, they will definitely grow on you from the first time you try it.

If ever you're in the LA area, it's worth a trip to Mashti Malone's.

1525 N. La Brea Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90028 Toll Free: 1-866-767-3423 1-866-Rose Ice Tel: (323) 874 -0144 Fax: (323) 969 -8693 info@mashtimalone.com