So Long Old Bean

This is not the post I was intending, but a friend just shared with me some intense news that causes me to resort to hac for an outlet. My apologies.

"Head under water and they tell me
To breathe easy for awhile;
But breathing gets harder,
Even I know that."

I'm breaking inside--couldn't be happier to leave this city of heartache, heartburn, and heart attack. Just when everything was coming together, life beckons yet again. That's when they always get us, right? At our best, at our climax...

Serva me,

Servabo te no longer.

best,
P

Put on your Buddy Holly glasses and read this

Okay okay, I'll admit it. I bought Hipster Haiku from Urban Outfitters on sale for $4.99 and I got a copy for one of my bestest too (hi Ria!). The book contains satirical haikus about "hipster" culture from your stolen bike to pretentious music taste. Here are some of my favorites:

Ex-boyfriend's worst dig:
"You've never heard of that band?"
Indier-than-thou

See that guy right there?
Made a fortune overnight
Pabst Blue Ribbon Stock

It's not gonna change your life or anything but this book is a nice light read for when you're on the bus or waiting for that damn laundry to dry.

Deuces,
Dion

M.I.A. for Marc by Marc Jacobs

Following in the footsteps of Dakota Fanning, Michael Stipe, Sofia Coppola, and Meg White as models for Marc Jacobs (and his diffusion lines) is M.I.A. for the Marc by Marc Jacobs SP/S 2008 collection. The campaign was shot by Juergen Teller (as usual.)

Ads are popping up in the February issues of magazines on newsstands now. I saw photos from this campaign in the newest issue of Lucky Magazine.

Marc Jacobs always seems to choose the most obscure or "of-the-moment" celebrity to model for his campaigns. I personally like M.I.A. and MbMJ separately and I must say that this is a very interesting match. I normally picture M.I.A. wearing a large over-sized t-shirt and some technicolor leggings but I surprisingly like her in menswear esp. in the blue oxford and brown tie. The particular ad you find below is pretty understated and muted. The other ad that I have seen has a more colorful and "pop" sensibility with M.I.A. modeling sunglasses and a bright yellow clutch. I'll try to post photos of that later.

Your thoughts???


lovelovelove,
Cyn

The beauty lies within

A few years back, I was going through the revolving doors at Marshall Field's (now Macy's) in Chicago and I saw a silver sticker stuck on the inside of the door that said "You Are Beautiful" and it brought an instant smile to my face. You Are Beautiful is a project based in Chicago where they try to create positive self realization and just plain brighten your day. You can get a free You Are Beautiful sticker by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope (an additional envelope (stamped) inside the envelope you send them) to:

You Are Beautiful

PO Box # 220175

Chicago, IL 60622 USA

Go to http://www.you-are-beautiful.com/ to see all the installations they have done and also for where you can see exhibitions.

-D

Resolutions 2008

With every new year comes the dreaded New Year Resolution(s). Personally, I never believed in resolutions because after a couple alcoholic beverages into the new year, you probably already broke most, if not all of them. End of story. Done. Your resolutions go down the drain. Let me cry into my 4th gin & tonic. (P.S. Sorry, I'm thirsty.)

So to start off this year fresh, I decided resolve to be more optimistic. Therefore, here is my list of resolutions for 2008:

1. I will attempt to be more straightforward whether it be with friends, lovers, family members, co-workers, etc. This, I hope, will lead to better relationships in the long run.

2. I will become healthier but I will not become vegan or vegetarian for the sake of it.

3. I will get my 1st passport and I will travel abroad. (Already working on this!)

4. I will take the time and read more than Nylon magazine and fashion/celebrity gossip blogs. I have a whole shelf full of books that I have not even touched yet!

5. I will move my life in a meaningful direction and not wait for things to happen.

6. I will not let working in an office cubicle stifle my creativity. I will learn how to properly use a SLR camera, start and finish art projects, and start writing more.

7. I will watch more films and listen to more new music.

8. I will finally organize my closet. I will decide what clothes to keep, sell, and give away and then a trip to the Container Store is in order.

9. I will not have a closet full of new clothes that I do not wear or that have the tags still on them. I will only buy clothes that I can incorporate into my wardrobe and that I absolutely need.

10. I will start cooking some of my meals again instead of eating out or getting take-out every day. However, when I do go out to eat, I will try new restaurants and new cuisines.

11. I will learn how to start investing my money into my 401k plan and learn how to manage my finances better.

12. I will either drive more or I will buy a bike.

13. I will buy a Flickr Pro account.

14. I will explore San Francisco. There is so much I haven't seen and I've lived here all my life!

15. I will learn something new: a new language, how to play another musical instrument, how to use a sewing machine, etc.

That is a lot of resolutions! Fifteen to be exact. Hopefully I can stick to at least a couple resolutions before 2009 comes around.

lovelovelove,
Cyn

Dreams of Flying

"Dreams, dreams of when we had just started things
Dreams of me and you
And it seems, it seems
That I can't shake those memories
I wonder if you have the same dreams too..."

Jan Von Holleben must've had grandeur, extensive dreams as a kid, full of power and might, complex yet light. If not, I can only imagine that his photographic creations are not only beautiful and fun for kids, but have some connection to his own childhood. Perhaps his ongoing project Dreams of Flying from his hometown in South West Germany is what he wakes up from each morning, since I imagine one wishes things to be more simple once they become more complex. Just as in life when you mature into an adult, it is almost always that you hope to once again breathe the imagination you created for yourself when all you had where a couple of sofa cushions, comforters and time on your side.

Check out these select photos,
and I'm sure you'll want to join in on the fun!









If you're my best friend, you'll find me his book, Dreams of Flying, which is currently sold out! If you're my best friend but are simply broke and at a lost, let's meet up and create masterpieces inspired by Von Holleben and allow our dreams to come to life as well (duh).

Better yet, let's make a video of our love:


xoxo,
philip

Let us introduce ourselves...

Hi and welcome to Heart Attack City!
Thanks for checking us out!

Heart Attack City is the collaborative project of three friends who decided to start a blog while waiting for the newest episode of Project Runway to air. This blog is about what inspires us: fashion, art, music, film, television, food, technology, etc. We might even attempt to blog about our daily lives or the projects we are currently working on.

Heart Attack City has been laying dormant for a few weeks but that will soon change in 2008 when we will try to blog weekly, if not daily. Happy reading and please feel free to comment.

The Contributers:

Cynthia is a 24 year-old girl from San Francisco. She has a slight tendency to be sarcastic and to wear graphic prints; not solids. By day you can find her in her cubicle but by night she is ready to find the next new dance party. Cynthia fancies taking photographs, Marc Jacobs, fashion blogs, gin & tonics, "independent" film and music, late-night confessions, and avocados.



Dion
"I'm from the city of wind. I've swam in the ocean of chlorine and lanes. I sleep in the sea of blankets. I live in the city (of heart attack.)"









I, Philip: 1. troubleshoot, 2. have a burning desire to ride with horses, 3. photograph portraits, food, construction and deconstruction, and 4. am fascinated by cartography.

"Mapping is my take on life and how I believe everything is relative to one another--I am in constant calculation.

P.S. There is always time for a dance break... Are you with me?"



If you have any comments, questions and/or concerns, please feel free to e-mail us at lovehac@gmail.com.


love,
hac (heart attack city)