SHUG LIFE

2009-10-14T17:53:00.000-07:00

I wish this dude were in Westwood right now to kick some serious cloud ass for turning my leather boots tye dye and making my bangs gappy.

Also, I found this pic on one of my new favieblogs, piaarrobio.com, after reading this hilarious and disturbingly accurate article on skater dewds she wrote for Missbehave. Her blog is called "fighting the war against blowing it" and I think she's doing a pretty good job at just that.

oh you pretty things

2009-10-10T22:45:00.000-07:00

Come by Space 15 Twenty tomorrow to celebrate the release of favie artist Kime Buzzelli's awesome collab with Urban Decay!

2009-10-10T00:05:00.000-07:00

I've been lusting after Pamela Love's ram ring (above) pretty much forever, but with a $660 price tag it's obviously always been more than slightly out of reach. Luckily, I found it's evil twin (below) on etsy for a much more wallet friendly $88. The designer, OnwardIntoTheFuture, makes a bunch of other awesome stuff too, like mushroom cap and crystal ball necklaces. Plus, according to her etsy profile, by wearing this jewelry, we are "connecting, communicating, and continuing the cyclical vibration of the universe." Um, not sure exactly what that means, but I'm totally into it.

purple haze

2009-10-09T19:25:00.001-07:00

I feel like Jimi would be all about these dreamy scenes by French designers Thomas Couderc and Clement Vauchez.

superfly

2009-10-08T11:09:00.000-07:00

Still waiting on some more hot pixxx from the fashion show, but here's one of the lovely Barbie Q rocking her new Diamond Meadows headband at the party!

hey, let's do it like we're friends

2009-09-28T19:42:00.000-07:00

This saturday I'll be debuting some of my floral headpieces, called Diamond Meadows after one of my fave T. Rex songs, at the midnight fashion show alongside some super cool 70's gear from American Vintage. And if that wasn't enough motivation to show up, you'll also see me put my years of Top Model watching to use as I attempt to work the runway and most likely embarrass myself in a venue that can supposedly house 1,000 people. Awesome. For more info on this once in a lifetime opportunity (no really though, I'm seriously not doing this again) check out myspace.com/hangthedjs. See you there!

2009-09-20T00:29:00.001-07:00

Christian Joy has been totally killing it on a regular basis recently, but this outfit for Karen O at Glastonbury might just be unbeatable. If only headdresses were more acceptable as casual wear.

pumpkin faces in the night

2009-09-16T22:21:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I know most people probably haven't started thinking about halloween yet, but I've been thinking about it since November 1st. Luckily, it seems like one of my favorite etsy stores, I'm Your Present, has too. They just released their own sassy takes on some classic costumes: made to order pumpkin jumpers and candy corn dresses sweeter than a pillowcase full of chocolate bars. And for $68-85, I'll take one of these over a slutty bumblebee costume from Leg Avenue any day.

deep in my heart there's a house that can hold just about all of yous

2009-09-05T08:59:00.000-07:00

This house might be:

a) Dolly Parton's

b) a home for dwarves

or c) completely edible

but I love it so much.

2009-09-05T08:50:00.001-07:00

Guess who came into the store cute as ever in a striped tee and keds.

believe me, you're captured, my friend

2009-09-01T19:25:00.000-07:00

Sylvia Farago's 80's punk metal vest on The Selby is so sick. If only I could rock one of these without getting stuffed in a locker or something. P.S. this just reminded me -- if you haven't seen Candlemass' "Bewitched" video, don't fight it. It's totally worth all 7 minutes and 35 seconds.

shoo shoo

2009-08-28T18:10:00.000-07:00

Os Mutantes tonight at the Echoplex!

Big Rock Candy Mountain

2009-08-27T11:48:00.000-07:00

Lisa Congdon is an artist and illustrator from San Francisco. Her most recent installation, "Life in Wonder Mountain," is a gorgeous marriage of opposing forces: the drab and the fantastic, reality and whimsy. Appalachian ancestors become crystal prisms, deflecting geometric neon rays from their heads, while grandma's antique doilies create kaleidoscopic spider webs from the ceiling and the walls. I especially love the way the antique tans and beiges contrast with the electric oranges, pinks, and blues.

what I know is, trash

2009-08-18T18:12:00.000-07:00

Finally got my car washed, but I miss this guy living in the trunk.

2009-08-18T13:20:00.001-07:00

I'd probably sell my soul for one of sabbath's rock n' roll cross necklaces.

Back to school shopping used to be so much easier.

2009-08-17T11:07:00.000-07:00

I really wish this backpack wasn't $200.

solid gold easy action

2009-08-04T19:05:00.000-07:00

Finally. This dream made possible by space boss David at favie store Hung On You.

parents just don't understand

2009-07-29T14:50:00.002-07:00

welcome to my nightmare

2009-07-28T20:22:00.000-07:00

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

2009-07-28T16:16:00.000-07:00

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?

2009-07-28T14:24:00.000-07:00

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

hot wheels

2009-07-28T13:37:00.000-07:00

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...

2009-07-25T08:55:00.000-07:00

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

2009-07-23T15:12:00.000-07:00

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

2009-07-21T00:28:00.000-07:00

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

Baphomet babe

2009-07-20T23:03:00.000-07:00

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

2009-07-20T22:35:00.000-07:00

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"

2009-07-19T23:06:00.000-07:00

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

2009-07-19T22:05:00.000-07:00

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

2009-07-14T22:10:00.001-07:00

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...

2009-07-13T22:52:00.000-07:00

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

Best online shops ever: Jackaltails

2009-07-13T19:11:00.000-07:00

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

in your fashions of fate

2009-06-29T11:45:00.000-07:00

I wish my life was as colorful and fabulous as these pics from Johnny's Bird by Moni Haworth.

I feel good.

2009-06-28T23:39:00.000-07:00

Like really really good after seeing this. I wish I had awesome catchphrases like James to deflect awkward questions with. Get up offa that thang!

better than swedish meatballs?

2009-06-18T16:14:00.000-07:00

Really disappointed to find out that the cool "vintage" table I just bought at a thrift store is actually from Ikea.

hail mary!

2009-06-04T15:04:00.000-07:00

worship worthy vintage religious embroidery from etsy

road warriors

2009-06-04T14:47:00.000-07:00

I wish I had this sick viking van to move stuff into my new apartment so bad.

especially for you youngsters

2009-05-28T19:13:00.000-07:00

Mark Stein is totally casting some soulful wizard spells here, and I'm all for it. I mean, how else could he be jamming so hard on that organ

with at least one arm waving around the whole time?

wood nymphos

2009-05-28T09:48:00.000-07:00

SUZANNAH SINCLAIR

Axl Rose is from Indiana?

2009-05-27T21:08:00.000-07:00

Things I missed about LA:

my guapisimo
abuelita's hot chocolate
people that like obama
werk frennz
chawlie and bwanka
spicy food
stores that don't start with TJ or Tuesday
pretty much everything else

Things I miss about Lafayette:

Slave 4 U

2009-05-24T20:05:00.000-07:00

I've been hoarding silver rings like crazy lately. Lucky for me, I've almost run out of free fingers to put them on, so I don't have to feel so bad about not being able to afford this perfect slave ring by Made Her Think on Bona Drag that I want so so badly. Given the chance though, I feel like I would totally trade out Mister Kitten for this guy.

This ring is serious. I mean, it's got DIAMONDS on it. Plus, slave rings are just sexy -- they're exotic and industrial with a little S&M thrown in for good measure. And if you wanna get really serious, Bliss Lau makes this super O inducing "Riot" bracelet that I would totally don leather and a whip for.

Hooter

2009-05-24T15:36:00.001-07:00

Gold owl lamp from Goodwill: $15.

Definitely the best purchase of the trip.

Ba-ba-boom

2009-05-24T07:56:00.000-07:00

Um, so Pixie Market on 3rd closed down. WTF? The only reason I'm not giving this economy the biggest purple nurple ever is because I just found this line on Etsy called Babooshka to fill that oversized, asymmetrical, fringe laden hole in my life P.M. left behind with harem pants, high waisted paper bag minis, and batwing sweaters. Here are some of the pieces that I have to have, like, right now:

Score.

2009-05-23T20:02:00.000-07:00

Just bought this awesome painting by favie artist evs Kime Buzzelli on her Etsy for only $65. Am I dreaming? Maybe, but if you hurry you might be able to snag one of the three recently added sketchbook paintings left before I wake up and they're all gone.

Woodland Rock

2009-05-23T19:28:00.000-07:00

In the great outdoors, thinking about my new apartment and bringing the outdoors in.

I wish I was in LA right now this much.

2009-05-22T21:44:00.000-07:00

Bella Donna

2009-05-22T21:14:00.000-07:00

How come I never realized what a babe Stevie Nicks was?

DGAF

2009-05-22T09:28:00.000-07:00

Gabi just informed me that DGAF isn't universal, and that I can't just use it with everyone because they won't know what I'm talking about. Whatever, these dudes know what I'm sayin.

Going to Indiana for the weekend.

2009-05-22T09:17:00.000-07:00

If you feel bad, you've obviously never been here:

ewok rock

2009-05-22T08:56:00.000-07:00

I feel like I've looked at the Petfinder page for almost every dog within road trip distance to LA, and yet I still haven't seen another one that looks like this guy. What kind of dog is this anyway? Maybe it's not even a dog at all, but some weird puppy ewok hybrid. Find me one and I promise to buy it all the American Apparel sweaters it wants.

Thank you for shopping at the Wasteland

2009-05-22T00:29:00.000-07:00

"The employee-bots don't say much, but don't be offended. They're just too cool to talk to you."

"The salespeople act like they are above you, in their crumpled flannel shirts, leggings and designer knee boots."

"full of silly workers who think they know everything but really they wear their clothes backwards and are wet behind the ears...."

"Don't bother asking any employee for help because they're all too busy drowning in their huge ego's."

"the employees were as useful as a brick."

Love those Yelpers.

Bend It

2009-05-22T00:12:00.000-07:00

Last night, Gabi & I went to see Willow's friends, The Morning Benders, open for The Walkmen at the El Rey. Word is that these dudes are blowing up, and I can see why. I mean, how much does their lead singer look like Jimmy from H.R. Pufnstuf?

missed you, bloggykins

2009-05-21T23:42:00.000-07:00

Sorry for being a flakey blogger, keeping this one for reals this time. pinky promise.