Work Hard. Sleep Hardest.

Aire | Cute Ass Motherfucker

Saw this Squirrel collecting leaves in his mouths no doubt to prepare himself a warm home for the oncoming New York City winter onslaught.  He was on my friend Kenny's neighbor's fence when I was picking him up cos I was gonna sell my Marshal JCM 2000 head and Marshall 1960 cabinet to either Guitar Center or Sam Ash cos my credit card debt right now is $3,000+

Yeah, I know.

I'm an asshole.  But isn't this nigga MAD fat?!

23-Bound, Come Midnight Tonight.

Aire | Prince of Queens

November 16, 1985

Taryn Hoover

Aire | Archangel

Taryn just Instant Messaged me on Facebook and said: "You better damn well put me in there someday."

Well, Taryn.

Looks like today's your day.

The very first picture featured in this entry is from around the time that we first started talking to each other.  I really don't even remember how I found her but it was around the time that MySpace was really big back in 2005/2006 and it was the common habit to just add anyone that was of interest to you.  
So basically, she is just about the greatest girl I've never met.  However, we do talk on the phone once in a while and I did write to her snail mail once this year.  Which... by the way, girl!  I'm still waiting!

I love Taryn because her style is so Southwest.  She represents Arizona & furthermore, I respect & adore this girl for being a genuine heroine for the world.  

1) She went to Africa to volunteer.

2) She toured America and played drums in a band for church.  I love how devoutly religious she is yet a new-age rebel of sorts since she is very open-minded and not a brainwashed zombie zealot pre-programmed according to quote unquote divine robotronics.

The Star-Crossed

Aire | Incandescent & Beautiful

Isn't Kirsten absolutely radiant? When I first saw her, jetsetting past me from our train stop in Astoria, the initial thought that ran through my head was, "Please don't get away."

For she was heads away from me in the crowd and I had to fight my way politely to her side to pose the question, "May I take a picture of you?"

She, as evidence shows, cordially complied and much to my satisfaction, what should have been mere pictures had undergone a metamorphosis and became photographs.

The first picture I took of her was by Hoyt Playground, because the setting was just so urban & she was just glowing.

Even though I just met her, I felt bad because I put her under a spotlight which she didn't have to stand under. Especially since I knew that she had probably just gotten out of work that late evening.

The conversation took place as follows:

Ceasar - I'm sorry. I know we just met. But would you mind if I walked you home? A classy lady like you, I wouldn't wanna see you get hurt.

Kirsten - Oh yeah? In Astoria? It's not a bad neighborhood!

Ceasar - Yeah I know, but. It's fine, I don't have to. Just wanted to throw it out there.

Kirsten - No, it's fine. But what are you gonna do in case something happens?

Ceasar - I dunno. Scare them off with my big, bad, black leather jacket?

Kirsten laughed & then said, "Alright, let's go."

Kanika

Aire | FOX

Kanika - Okay! Wow! That's so flattering! I better not get any bad comments!
You really made my day cos I just got out of a bio test.

Me - Oh! I love this one! This one is hot! I love your attitude & flair!

Kanika - Oh, you are a hot talker! I mean, sweet talker!
I'm glad that I can help make some people's day by telling them honest compliments. I think I have a thing for all black outfits just cos it's so New York City. California is full of color. New York City style is notoriously known for being dark. i.e. Black, Gray, Blue, Brown. Kanika's lace cardigan really caught my eye at first & then when she smiled, my eyes melted-- so I had to take these pictures whilst blind.

V. Payne

Aire | $eriou$Veronika & I met after our Psychology of Human Sexuality class and while we were hanging out outside and I lent her my coat cos she was cold... I told her that she should be a model.

She said, "I do."

Technics

Aire | Lovely in MonotoneMe - Excuse me, I love your shoes. Where are they from?
Montserrat - They're from the Gap.
Me - Really?!! I thought they only had Converses!
Montserrat - Yeah! 28 dollars!

All About Her Hair

Aire | Not So Bedhead, After All

"Yeah, I use a little bit of gel."

What's your secret?

"I sleep with my hair in a bun."

Thank you! What's your name, by the way?

"Alex."

P.S.
Style isn't always about being brand-conscious or seeking out the latest trends or attempting to be avante garde & fashion forward.

I loved her particularly because she was just wearing any ol' t-shirt. Which on top of everything else considered, matched perfectly with her carefree hairstyle.

The Stranger's Guide to Standing Out... Murderously

Aire | Purest Ivory Bag of Lies

The dramatic stark comparison of his ivory bag is much too suspicious.

All the better to be dressed in crimson then, wouldn't it?

You know you love me...
xoxo NYC | Aire

Alexa-- short for Alexandra.

Aire | Silver White Melody

Me: I really like your hair. I'm so jealous cos I've always wanted hair like that but my hair could never do it.
Alexa: Oh. I just bleached it and added a little blue to make it blonde.

Personally, I really am confused with the idea of putting blue to get silver-white. But then again, I know nothing of hair dye formulas other than the fact that silver-white hair is the pinnacle of tough, especially on the young.

Blame the japanese anime & video game comic book fanboy dork in me.

She is true. She is Cavaliere.

Aire | A Quiet Girl Enjoying Her Quiet Morning

Her: Are you taking pictures of me?
Me: Yeah.
Her: Why?
Me: For reference. I'm an artist with terrible memory.
She laughs & says, "Okay."
Which was where I made my introduction.

Me: Wow. Your last name... it means that you're...
Her: A knight?
Me: Exactly. That you're a hero.

Me: Well, it was very nice meeting you. Again, my name is Ceasar & I'll be on my way.
Lisa: Bye! Have fun drawing me!
Me: Oh, I will. Because your hair is very nice.

Your Woodstock Mystery

Aire | 1969 Time Traveller

Me - Would you mind giving me your e-mail?
Her - I don't want to give it out.
Me - Would you like for me to write down the name of my site for you?
Her - No thanks.
Me - So you don't want to see yourself?
Her - I'm sorry, I really don't care.
Me - Well before you go, can I at least get your name?
Her - I don't want to give it out.


Of course, she's too cool for me. Check out that demure gaze from her jaded eyes. Her hair is straight out of 1969 & her jacket from her Grandma of a Cowgirl.

I Apologize & I Have A Reason*

Aire | Hannah & Ceasar Go To White Castle (Haha!)

We Swear by Colt 45s

This bag is One-of-One. When she told me that, I casually thought to myself, "How fitting. Just like her."

Colgate $luts

??? ^ This one's the cutest. ^* For not keeping up to date with this blog (I am presently sitting on TONS of pictures)She is the reason.

My new best friend!

<3

P.S.
To The Wild-Rose Princess,
I just wanna love you in the best way.
Sincerely,
Prince Ceasar

Nhia-Nicole | Up & Coming Fashion Designer

Aire | La Petite Princesse

Nhia-Nicole, my little sister is fourteen years old & a freshman at High School of Fashion Industries on the West Side.

Just chasing after her dreams on a prolific scale like any & all Goddess-Princesses should do. Whilst draping herself in a gold-beaded scarf, of course!"Kuya*! This girl in my class told me that I reminded her of Gossip Girl!"
Me : That's cos you young & fabulous, girl! HAAAYYYYY!!!!!

*Kuya directly translates to 'older brother' in Tagalog

My University Is A Castle

Aire | City University of New York Hunter College Modest Elite

My school appears as if a rundown castle, left abandoned-- as if its architectural existence is one that time has long forgotten. However, it now at present serves as a safe haven headquarters of sorts homebase institute of higher learning for the young & gifted. A castle home away from castle homes for all runaway warrior-princesses & self-exiled knight-princes.

Tucked, hidden neatly away from any prying outsiders within the otherwise worldly unknown Manhattan's Murray Hill district & niched somewhat in Manhattan Isles' Upper-East quadrant.

Princess Darina Contemplation

Aire | In Reverie

Darina is Hunter's resident European Princess foreign exchange student studying an Atlantic Ocean abroad from her family's illustrious kingdom.
I loved how the front of her cardigan would flow with the wind.Furthermore, if only you could have seen how orchestrally her gorgeous hair danced beautifully in the wind's song.

Princess Rosado

Aire | The Youngest Princess Sister

I saw Princess Rosado quietly reading a book while donning Princess braids!

Shoot!

Seriously? I can't think of any other hairstyle that resonates Princess like this one does.

Although, I am a devout fan of the braids worn as a headband.
I have now dubbed Sienna Miller's braid style as : The Braided Crown & Princess Rosado's hairstyle as The Twin Bridges Braid.

However, I feel that The Braided Crown is suitable for the oldest Princess sister, or even the Queen, herself & that The Twin Bridges for some reason in my heart & mind seems best suited for the younger set.

Pirate Captain Gypsy Princess Siren Whirlpool

Aire | Vamp Seductress Conqueror ExtraordinaireOh my gosh. During the whole class, I was day-dreaming about Sabrina standing proud atop the front helm of her worldly feared pirate ship. So when I asked her if I could take her picture & in her compliance, without hesitation posed in all her defiance like so before me... needless to say it unraveled my mind's eye.

It's like as if she already know about the daydreams I was having of her straight pillaging without remorse countries inhabited by weaklings who bode little to no opposition to her unforgiving might without mercy.She's so punk rockabilly, I love it! Especially with the cat's eye vision glasses & the safety pin for an earring.

My God -Brother Ryan is on the phone with me as I edit & write these new updates and he totally just reminded me and put me on the following iconic poster which he said Princess Siren Whirlpool definitively reminded him of:

Princess Calmleaf of The Hidden Forest

Aire | Insightful Star-Gazing Gypsy

Emily, also in my Children's Literature class, appears quiet yet regal.

She was sitting to the left of Princess Diamond Pearl.

The World Travelling | Princess Diamond Pearl

Aire | The Traditional Princess

Nikki to me is the perfect representation of a traditional Princess. She always walks into our Children's Literature class and greets my wave "Hello!" with a bright smile and her honest eyes. I love how she always wears a beautiful mixture of pearl & diamond earrings on both ears.She's a jetsetter fully-equipped with her morning's supply of freshly brewed coffee.I especially took notice and loved her toothbrush hanging precariously from her over-sized travel pack which also doubles as her schoolbag. Which to me means that she is always traveling wherever the wind blows & her heart too, shall follow. Nikki is very whimsical in everything that she does and she's honestly so very kindhearted that if I hear of anyone messing with her, I would just straight obliterate them so that their very atomic structure is erased from this, any & all alternative dimensional planes. Basically, I would, in my God-Prince power, erase them from all existence.

Antonia; My First Love

Aire | Silly, Quaint, Quirky, Comfortable

This is Antonia, my first ever real girlfriend. She has always been very childish & young to the core of her golden heart. She is presently attending graduate school at The American Museum of Natural History and was only 1 of the 5 students (out of thousands!) accepted into the rare, academically intensive, highly coveted program. Antonia is definitely among one of the most intelligent people that I know & acknowledge to be so fortunate to have in my life.

I feel that it is always an uplifting, warm feeling to see your first love & high school sweetheart doing well for herself.I love how when Sam first entered the room & saw me, she exclaimed, "Ceasar's already here!?! Ceasar!! I go on NYC | Aire every single day! First I check FaceBook and then I check MySpace and then I go on NYC| Aire!"

Antonia chimed in with, "Really?! Me too! But first I check Craigslist then I check Facebook and Gmail and then I go on your blog!" This is Antonia's first ever apartment which is in Astoria, Queens-- her hometown where she's been born & raised. I'm so happy for her because she's finally raking in the mad dough that she can now support herself independently without aid from her parents. I am at that age where most of my friends are now living like this while I am still at home. I am by no means insulting myself here, but I definitely feel so proud of all of my friends & family whenever they flee the nest-- able, capable and very well willing.I haven't seen Antonia in such a long time & I was very surprised to discover that she had still kept the postcard of the dog (far right) that I had given to her as a little surprise of a present back when she was 17 and I was 18. We had dated for a little bit over a year & 1/2 and I still remember our anniversary date. It was 03/03/03.I love how Samantha, Antonia's childhood best friend & my friend as well, asked me , "So, Ceasar.. when are you gonna put me & Antonia on NYC | Aire?!?!?!"

I laughed & replied, "Oh, I will, babe. Don't worry!"Embarking outdoors for a cigarette break.