parents just don't understand

welcome to my nightmare

Normally, hospitals scare the shit out of me, but my bff and favie photographer Sam Muller managed to make even my worst nightmare look cool. Jarold even turned out to be a pretty good model in spite of a dislocated elbow -- SO girl interrupted. Werk it, boyz. 

Tropicalia

So on friday, I'm off on a cruise to Mexico for the weekend, but I wish I was staying at Betseyville -- Betsey Johnson's sometimes home in Barra di Potosi, which she rents out to very lucky travelers.  

Who needs TV when you've got a T. Rex shirt?

Hey Iggy, how bout letting me borrow that shirt? Please? Just for a little bit?

hot wheels

Vinch might be camera shy, but his bike definitely isn't. With deer antlers, a rabbit pelt, silver rings, and collections from all his travels, his bike is more like a totem on wheels. I'm so jealous. 

When life gives you lemons...

Remember those paper chains you made in kindergarten to count down the days to christmas? This is kinda like that but better. Buy one from Bird and Bear on etsy, or fuck it, just make your own. 

Beautiful Decay Book 1 Signing & Release Party

Everyone should go to this, not only because I used to work for them and they're my fave magazine, but because it's gonna be fucking awesome. Just look at the flyer: skulls, outer space, crystals, snakes, horns, AND pyramids! One word: EPYC. Visit BeautifulDecay.com for more info. 

My new bff

Officially the sassiest beezy in town. Anyone who says lime green doesn't go with anything is totally a liar. 

Baphomet babe

Just found these amazing photos by Terry Richardson from the September 2007 issue of French Vogue. Black metal is totally the new black. 

animal house

The LA Zoo is so awesome. I saw animals today that I didn't even know existed, like these pig things from Argentina whose heads make up like half their bodies, giant birds with paws and fur, and real life goats of Mendes! Sal liked the giraffes best though.

Virgin Sleep: "Secret"

Itunes shuffle just helped me rediscover this best song ever. Too bad Virgin Sleep didn't stick around long enough to make more psychedelic gems like this one, or at least a youtube worthy video. 

Gimme that: Hyde S.K

Sacha Knight describes her handbag line, Hyde S.K, as having “a twisted American Indian feel (hand-finishing, beadwork and raw natural edges) with a touch of Gothic (for edge and intrigue), and then finally a dusting of hippy 70’s America (unusual juxtaposed colour combinations, braiding and tassels)”. Um, need I say more? Actually, yeah. Sacha's most recent line is completely vegan, so you can have all the glam without the guilt. So much cuter than a hemp anklet!

My new fave hobby

No, not taking pictures of myself, dummy. Making headbands! I guess being productive isn't so bad afterall. 

And I thought label makers were cool...

From the home of Aimee Bayliss, Nathan Smith, and Anne Ryan via The Selby. 

Best online shops ever: Jackaltails

I stumbled across Jackaltails on etsy while looking for dreamcatchers, and found myself in an online gypsy den of taxidermy treasures and dusty gems. This is pretty much exactly what I wish my apartment looked like, but then it would surely be haunted by some glamorous old victorian lady and her Indian chief friend. Hey, a girl can dream, right? Here are a few of their most fabulous finds. 

Dreamcatcher, $55

Apothecary Jar and Tree Branches Jewelry Holder, $45

Preserved Dandelion Wish Jar, $30

Handmade Antique Doily, $15

Bell Jar Crystal Cluster Display, $40