Author: JD
LTL PHOTO: FACTORY 0
Conversation inside #Factory0 has my mind spinning,by the way Factory 0 is a 7 to 8 thousand square foot mansion,turned into a think tank,home to about 6 or 7 of the most creative,hungry,inspiring hackers on the planet,they have created a work environment,you never wanna leave,THIS IS THE FUTURE
Leah Labelle: The “Hot Complex” Interview And Photo Gallery
BY BRAD WETE | SEP 18, 2012 | 10:10 AM | PERMALINK Interview by Brad Wete (@BradWete); Photography by Miko Lim (@thatmikolim) The sexy singer talks about awkward pickup attempts, turn-offs, and what it means to “Sexify.” This feature appears in Complex’s October/November 2012 issue. On “Sexify,” Leah LaBelle’s steamy first single, the Seattle native swears she has a “bunch of ways to turn him on.” Clearly she does. Her voice and look impressed hit-makers Pharrell Williams and Jermaine Dupri so much that they’re going halves producing the 26-year-old R&B singer’s Epic Records debut. But the real question is: What turns her on? When you say you’ll “sexify” a guy, what does that mean? I know what it is but I can’t tell you. You can’t give away all your secrets—that’s a part of being sexy, of getting a man home. What makes you feel sexy? Having your nails and hair done can make you walk around saying, “I look good today.” But challenging your mind can also make you feel good. Carrying yourself with poise and joy and peace within—that’s sexy. What do you find sexy in a guy? Confidence is a huge turn-on, but I like a man who’s also kind and gentle. It’s sexy when a guy listens and can have a conversation or read a book—something different than just going out to the club. What’s the worst way you’ve been approached by a guy? I don’t think anyone has come up to me and had anything cool to say in a long time. Most of the people I’ve met are through friends. It’s more comfortable that way anyway. The random people who walk up to you—that’s always awkward and weird. They never know how to approach. Do you have a type or can anyone make the cut? I’m a tall girl. I’m almost 5’8”, and when I wear heels I can get to 6’. I want to be able to look up at a guy, so I like tall men, for sure. Tall, slender, can dress well, has good skin. I love nice shoulders and nice arms, but not muscleman arms. And please make sure your clothes fit, but not too tight. Because then I’ll wonder, do we wear the same pants? Looks are important in the music industry. How comfortable are you in your own skin? I’m very comfortable in my skin. Everyone has insecurities—I joke around about wishing I had more cheeks—but I’m happy with who I am. You have to make do with what you have. If you carry yourself right, you can make anything look good. You certainly do.
OCEAN ATTIRE: MEN’S
SWAG!!!!
LTL PHOTO: G14 MODE
Ouchea in the bay,in heavy G14 mode
PANASONIC LUMIX GH3 CAMERA
Micro Four Thirds cameras take another step towards the big boys with the Panasonic Lumix GH3 Camera ($1,300). Panny’s new flagship packs a host of high-end features into its relatively compact splash- and dust-proof body, including a new, 16 megapixel sensor with a standard ISO up to 12,800, a new contrast AF system, built-in Wi-Fi, a tiltable 3-inch touchscreen, an electronic OLED viewfinder, and 6 fps burst shooting. Most exciting for videographers will be the new ability to record 1080p video at a bit rate of up to 72Mbps, providing an astonishing level of detail.
INDUSTRIAL BACHELOR’S LOFT BY MAXIM ZHUKOV
What’s a single guy’s place without some industrial decor, concrete, giant casters and road signs? This funky bachelor pad by Maxim Zhukov is a well appointed little space for a man who’s not tied down, complete with a floating work area just above the bed.Much of the furniture is low to the ground and looks self constructed with that rugged, manly touch. The workspace above the bed is essentially a built in desk with metal cantilevered stairs leading the way up. The soft under-lit touches are a great addition to the bedroom, while the kitchen is a light and airy space complete with exposed brick walls. There are other miscellaneous structural elements exposed that add plenty of charm and character to the place.
OCEAN ATTIRE: LADIES
LADIES AINT NO NEED IN COMING OUT, IF YOU DONT MAKE A STATEMENT Chocolate suede fur trimmed boots with saffron, curry, and espresso fringe, these shoes are this season’s statement boot. They have a leather sole and in-sole, and the heel measures 4 inches. $3,495 Giuseppe Zanotti Crystal Heel Suede Pumps Red suede with a silver and crystal embellished heel, these shoes are the perfect dose of fancy for the upcoming holidays. They have a leather sole and in-sole. The heel measures 5 inches. $1,295
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“When someone tells you “no,” it doesn’t mean that you can’t do it, it simply means that you can’t do it with them.” -Karen E. Quinones Miller