Jaclyn Johnson

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Social media is seriously growing by the second!  With new tools for everyone to use, the world of social media has become a brand-tastic platform for every industry to grow + visually flourish.

 ”Are you following Burberry on instagram?”

“OMG did you pin that studded leather jacket!?”

“Pamela Love is following my tumblr!”

All captions that would most likely be in a “Sh*#t Social Media Girls Say”, because lets face it we are ALL slaves to the instagram feed. Guilty as charged, I crave visual images on the daily! Plus, who doesn’t love a good S/S 12 sneak peek in there mobile feeds?

The tools of social media have literally brought us closer to brands and has made it a daily duty to peek into the LIKES and FOLLOWS of our favorite brands.

Fashion brands are in full effect using all these tools to their advantage and are reaping the benefits!

Here are the 2012 MUST HAVE TOOLS for Fashion branding according to TheHighLow:

• Instagram: The picture taking + sharing phenomenon. Who would of thought a picture of a models heads getting brushed could rack up 1,342 Likes? Well ask Burberry they know all about it.
• Pinterest: The virtual mood board that has everyone pinning and on the hunt for the best images. Lots of fashion brands have got on board like ModCloth, Gap, and even Nordstroms.
• Lyst:This profile based site assist brands and stylist in making list of all there products, as well as  updated news for sales or brand related information. Visually stimulating to fashion forward users so they can learn more about brands, or follow other site members for further fashion inspiration. Currently on the top of there follower game is (of course) Christian Louboutin (5259 followers). The red sole has spoken!
• Svpply:  Basically like the site says. “Find products you want from people you like.” Svpply is an easy search engine for products you desire. Brands use this site to download + update there most current trends for the season.  In return the site encourages them to share such information through a sharing tool (ie: Facebook or Twitter). These “tools” make it easy for users to find + import the items to their Svpply profiles. Because as our mother’s once said, sharing is caring.

What current social media tools are your favorite?

And what brands are you following?

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Name: Courtney Schultz

Occupation: Freelance CAD artist, jewelry designer, trend guru, and now (drumroll) Director of Marketing + Events!

Origin: Pueblo, CO, but I now call Los Angeles home.

What do you love about Los Angeles?
I’ve spent the last 5 years falling in and out of love with LA, and the flower petals always seem to fall back to LOVE. I have a huge soft spot for a day at the beach… in the middle of January… on a Tuesday afternoon, and LA does a great job of catering to that. It’s city where youth culture thrives, with every neighborhood having it’s own distinct flavor. You can do outdoor yoga with your health nut friends in Santa Monica, head to a movie in Hollywood with your film buff friends, and hit up a dive bar with your hipster friends in Los Feliz, all in one day.

What are your hidden L.A. gems?
If you’re like me and are addicted to kitchy cards, fun organizational ish, and other desk necessities, then you’ll melt over Urbanic Paper Boutique on Abbot Kinney in Venice. A little further down the block is  A + R. I find the best design driven gifts for anyone and everyone here.

Where do you like to shop in L.A.?
Every weekend you’ll find me picking through the latest additions to the Revival Furniture store in Lincoln Heights next to St. Vincent De Paul. I’m an avid thrifter and this place has a uniquely curated collection that never fails. A large portion of my wardrobe has been picked up at various samples sales, and for a one stop shop, the entire California Market Center downtown has a sale every 4th Friday of the month open to the public.

Where do you like to grub in LA?
Any sushi joint will do! I prefer the small, intimate places where the servers get to know your regular order. We also have the best food trucks! I’m currently following @bratsberlin @norescatering and @shrimppimptruck.

Follow Courtney on Twitter! @dstrctc

Today, many big online sites have gone on strike and are censoring their own pages under protest of SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) + PIPA (Protect Intellectual Property Act).  These acts from senate and the house want to take away intellectual property rights of music, movie and TV studios. What does this mean? A whole lot of empty spaces on the web, plus huge impact on what we are allowed to do, say and publish online.

“SOPA in the House and PIPA in the Senate are threats to free speech that could stifle the Internet economy, drive up legal costs and lead to censorship or the shutdown of some websites.” – LA TIMES

One side of the spectrum says this is for the benefit of pirated content BUT on the flip side this could also mean they have the ability to force companies to monitor everything their users do, turning them into a private security force for copyright + trademark. This can lead to some MAJOR change for many sites. We believe there is a need for the crack down on piracy but there has to be a better way! Punish the pirates not EVERYONE!

These acts don’t seem to well thought out which makes them not trust worthy to many.

As avid online surfers, we here at (No Subject) are voting NO on PIPA + SOPA! And we hope you do the same.

The Senate will begin voting on January 24th.

Sign this petition urging Congress to vote NO on PIPA + SOPA!

VOTE HERE

WANT: A creative being who has interest in Digital Marketing, PR, Graphic Design, Event Planning, and Social Media.

 We are currently seeking new additions to our (No Subject) intern roster: someone with a killer work ethic, a person who lives for out of the box ideas and can blog the hell out of some WordPress.

We are currently looking for interns that are seeking school credit or willing to donate their time for lunch stipends and good laughs.

If you feel you could contribute to the (No Subject) team e-mail your resume with a short paragraph about yourself to Erin@thereisnosubject.com with “Intern” in the subject line.

Happy holidays to you and yours from the (No Subject) team!

It’s been an amazing year, and we’ve soaked up every moment to relish and grow successfully into 2012.

Cheers & mistletoe!

xx,

Jaclyn & Chelsea

Take a look as we go back and recap all the desert shenanigans from CREATE + CULTIVATE: A Workshop Series. This two day creative bender was filled with AMAZING creative workshops, cocktail mixers, poolside mingling, picnics, desert sunshine and so much more!

Much LOVE to  FOAM Magazine x Levi’s x  Ace Hotel & Swim club who helped make this all come together.

Missed this event? Don’t worry another creative getaway is in the works!

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Welcome to (No Subject)’s seventh edition of our creative video interview series entitled “Hello My Name Is…”. Check out some behind the scenes with the founders/creators Marc Rose + Med Abrous, of The Spare Room.  A modern day gaming parlour and cocktail lounge, located in the famed Roosevelt hotel. Meet the men behind the cocktail den and find out what games they like to play and much more.

Our client The Motley is calling all gentlemen who create, explore, advocate and inspire! Nominate yourself, or someone you know.

The Motley has teamed up with Antenna Magazine to search high and low for great men of such distinction. Now this ain’t the time to shy up men! Winning gentleman will receive 1 year of free product from TheMotley.com and an exclusive feature on AntennaMag.com. Get your nomination on and submit here:

Motley Man of Distinction

Show them who a Man of Distinction really is! All you need to do is upload a photo and brief description…easy.

Also, be sure to check out The Motley magazine with ongoing spot light features of Men of Distinction.

Follow The Motley

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Visit The Motley

Click the image for the full lowdown, then book here!

1. Shibori Indigo Dye with Honestly WTF

Shibori is a Japanese term for methods of dyeing cloth by binding, stitching, folding, twisting, and compressing. The famed DIY bloggers, HonestlyWTF bring their extreme skills to the Ace to show you how to Shibori your very own tee and lampshade. Take home your creation & really impress your friends.

About Honestly WTF

A daily dose of fashion discoveries and inspirations, contributed by a stylist and a designer who both see the world through rose-colored glasses. This DIY (and oh so much more) blog will have you crafting for hours.

www.honestlywtf.com| @honestly_wtf

2. Photoshop for Bloggers: The 101 with Some Notes On Napkins

Everyone has a blog. What makes a blog unique is the visual aspects, the photos, the fonts, and the overall look and feel (think unique, eye catching blog posts, custom invites, decorated images), so get the full download on how to crop, edit and create all on your own with graphic designer and blogger, Jaclyn Johnson of fashion and lifestyle blog Some Notes On Napkins.

About Some Notes On Napkins

A well-known fashion and lifestyle blog created by LA based blogger, Jaclyn Johnson. The blog is a visual scrapbook spanning from music to events to what to wear.  A must see for anyone who wants to be in the know, ahead of the curve, and generally just loves interesting things.

www.somenotesonnapkins.com | @jaclynrjohnson

3. Double Exposure Fun with Lomography

Double the exposure, double the fun!! Learn about the camera that started Lomography–the LC-A+. We’ll teach you the ins and outs of this little Russian gem, and show you why multiple exposures are better than one! To top it all off, you don’t even need to wait to see the results of your experiment–we’re using 35mm and instant film and the LC-A+ instant back! A little bit of history, a little bit of storytelling and a lot of Lomography; after this workshop you’ll have added one more excellent tool to your creative arsenal!

About Lomography

We speak in photos and know no boundaries. In our mission to snapshot every corner of the world, there is a good chance that you will find a local version of this site! No matter where on earth you are, we’re sure that Lomography is either just around the corner or will be there very soon!

www.lomography.com | @lomography

4. Succulent Arrangements & Potting Know-How with Fashion Intel

Learn the 101 of caring for those oh-so-darling desert plants, and pot your very own arrangement or wreath to bring home with you and liven up your abode!

About Fashion Intel

Fashion Intel is a blog by Natalie James, where she features the best food, fashion, and culture found not only in L.A. but on her many travels as well.  Her blog has been featured in Vogue Magazine, The Los Angeles Times Tumblr, and Jezebel.  Natalie is also a contributing food writer at Refinery 29 and will happily give you recommendations on where to eat.  She is far more diverse than her last name suggests.

www.fashionintel.com | @fashionintel

5. Infusions & Liquors with The Spare Room

Learn the art of infusing spirits and creating liqueurs, using spices, teas, fruit and even with plants that can be found in your own backyard
from The Spare Room’s Beverage Director, Naomi Schimek.

About The Spare Room

The Spare Room is a modern day gaming parlour and cocktail lounge located in the iconic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles.

http://www.spareroomhollywood.com | @spareroomhwood

6. Leather Imprinting with KILLSPENCER

Learn how to work with leather and create your own, customized and imprinted key chain, coaster, or bag handle! Additionally, Spencer Nikosey (Creative Director & Owner of KILLSPENCER) will give a talk on rebuilding the US economy and entrepreneurship, something he’s discussed and presented to leading companies including Nike, Apple, and Incase.

About KILLSPENCER

KILLSPENCER started as a personal project to locally craft the perfect sustainable and waterproof backpack, and quickly blossomed into a full-time leather goods business. 100% made in the USA, designing and manufacturing products out of their Downtown LA shop.

www.killspencer.com | @killspencer

7. Homemade Grooming with Jazzi McG

Famed blogger Jazzi McG will show you how to create your very own at-home beauty and grooming products and treatments, for guys and girls.

About Jazzi McG

Jazzi McG is a Web 2.0 jack-of-all-trades for the fashion set; a renaissance woman for the laptop generation. Working as a blogger-cum-stylist for the past five years, Jazzi has documented her ascent from Teen Vogue to sought-after fashion authority in her playful personal blog.

www.jazzimcg.com | @jazzimcg

8. Customized Stationery and Linograph Signature Stamp with The Vaguely:

Learn how to create and customize your very own stationery! Take home your personal customize stationary, featuring your very own signature stamp.

About The Vaguely

The Vaguely is a Los Angeles based design studio owned & operated by Vanessa Hernandez. Vanessa is trained in graphic design, but has fallen for tactile & hand-rendered design. Don’t even get her started on the anatomy of typography.

http://thevaguely.com/ | @vanessavaguely

9. Keep-A-Breast Live Casting:
Keep A Breast will be on site giving ladies the opportunity to be cast, with each KAB breast cast going to a leading artist (post getaway) to create a piece that will be later auctioned off at one of Keep A Breast’s global breast cast exhibitions, with proceeds going to benefit breast cancer awareness.The KAB Breast Casts are designed to celebrate and create awareness by harnessing the power of art to communicate complex feelings and thoughts about health, the female form and ultimately about breast cancer.

Combining sculpture, philanthropy, and symbolic artistry, a KAB Art Event exhibits one-of-a-kind plaster forms of the female torso’s, customized by artists and  auctioned off to raise funds for KAB’s breast cancer awareness programs. Our Keep A Breast has had the privilege of hosting exhibits  all over the world in well-known museums, five star hotels, luxurious boutiques, phenomenal clubs and world-renowned galleries.

About Keep A Breast The Keep A Breast FoundationTM is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to help eradicate breast cancer by exposing young people to methods of prevention, early detection and support. Through art events, educational programs and fundraising efforts, we seek to increase breast cancer awareness among young people so they are better equipped to make choices and develop habits that will benefit their long-term health and well-being.

http://www.keep-a-breast.org | @keepabreast

10. Pop Sculpt with Pop Physique

A wonderful way to start the day: Enjoy a one hour class that blends the use light weights, a playground ball, and a ballet barre to strengthen and lengthen the body.

About Pop Physique

Pop Physique is a stylish fitness and lifestyle concept held in studios throughout Los Angeles that feature unique design elements in inspirational spaces. Pop Physique incorporate a ballet barre inspired exercises system into an efficient one-hour class, set to excellent music.

http://www.popphysique.com | @popphysique

VIEW THE FULL SCHEDULE HERE.

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Creative’s Dinner with Levi’s

Levi’s is headed to the desert to hang with YOU. Sunday evening, Levi’s will host a Creative’s Dinner grouping over 40 of you amazing influentials, including all the workshop experts + bloggers, at one table to enjoy, indulge and imbibe.

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THE PACKAGES | BOOK NOW!

 Two-Day Slumber Party: $600

• A standard room at the Ace Hotel Palm Springs for one night, two days
• Inclusion in over eight one to two hour workshops hosted by top influential experts in a variety of fields and industries. In each and every workshop, you will walk away with something you one hundred percent created and cultivated on your own.
• A champagne reception in the (No Subject) Suite upon your arrival: meet and greet with your fellow Cultivators!
• Picnic Lunch, Daily
• Hosted Happy Hour in the Amigo Room
• Creative’s Dinner hosted by Levi’s
• Recess delights: poolside sunning and R&R breaks between workshops
• Monday morning yoga in the warm desert air with Pop Physique
• Continental Breakfast in the (No Subject) Suite
• Gift bag swag from FOAM Magazine & our partners
• An opportunity to meet + greet with leading influencers, get inspired alongside fellow creatives, get premium hanging with the Ace Hotel and FOAM teams, interact with leading bloggers, and so much more!

Sunday Only: $200

• Inclusion in four one to two hour workshops hosted by top influential experts in a variety of fields and industries. In each and every workshop, you will walk away with something you one hundred percent created and cultivated on your own.
• A champagne reception in the (No Subject) Suite upon your arrival: meet and greet with your fellow Cultivators!
• Picnic Lunch
• Hosted Happy Hour in the Amigo Room
• Creative’s Dinner hosted by Levi’s
• Recess delights: poolside sunning and R&R breaks between workshops
• Gift bag swag from FOAM Magazine & our partners
• An opportunity to meet + greet with leading influencers, get inspired alongside fellow creatives, get premium hanging with the Ace Hotel and FOAM teams, interact with leading bloggers, and so much more!
• Want to make a weekend out it and head out Friday / Saturday? We’ve got exclusive room discounts, just contact us and we’ll arrange for you.

ONLY 20 SPOTS AVAILABLE, BOOK NOW! (payment plans available)

Questions? Check out our FAQ’s or email our Marketing Coordinator, Erin: Erin@ThereIsNoSubject.com

See you in the desert fellow Cultivators!