10/31/2007
a lot of obnoxious characters work their way into immortality
my friend Wes is putting out a book written by my friend Max that i am so excited about. i've heard more stories from Max than are possibly in this book, however, details can be forgotten and he is such an amazing writer that i couldn't pass up getting a copy. titled Indestructible Wolves of the Apocalypse Junkyard, Max leads you through NY in the early 80's spraying blood on bedroom ceilings and through a whirlwind of illicit sex, bad times drugs and loads of run-ins with every motherfucker you don't wanna meet. it has a limited print of 500 copies and is avaible for pre-order for $23.
Labels: indestructible wolves, so stoked on
and when the morning came we were sick but not ill
so i've decided to go as a Rock'N'Roll Nurse for Halloween tonight. eyes surrounded with red/orange/yellow/black makeup, typical black jean skirt/black shirt/black tights/new jacket (this is my way of getting out of dressing up seriously) surgeons mask and luckily i still have a stash of syringes, which i'm going to fill up with fake blood and shoot at all my friends. i went over this costume with some friends last night and they commented that besides the mask, i'm basically a junkie then? which yeah that's true, considering i'll be over wearing the mask after about 5 minutes. ok, so, i'm basically going to be myself for halloween but RNR Nurse sounds way cooler.
(and yeah it's a shit video of the Dolls but there were no Compulsive Gamblers RNR Nurse videos on youtube, which is what initially led to me being called a RNR nurse. last year at our halloween party, some of my friends ended up with pretty gnar open wounds while they were on acid and i begrudgingly took care of them.)
interesting side note, this is my friend andy's halloween costume.
every year he seems to outdo himself and this year was no different. oh and seeing as there are lots of Melbourne, AUS people consistently reading my blog, maybe you know Andy? he's let on that he's dated nearly every girl in the city and possibly surrounding..
Labels: R'N'R
we're desperate
speaking of leather jackets, on their web site, X (the band) have this killer jacket for those who can't find that amazing leather but still want that rnr look..
the Los Angeles in a bit much, like maybe Kat Von D would be really into it, however, it can be overlooked (or covered up) for this jacket which is only $99.
the Los Angeles in a bit much, like maybe Kat Von D would be really into it, however, it can be overlooked (or covered up) for this jacket which is only $99.
Labels: R'N'R
my little famous bleeding elbows
grabbed this jacket yesterday at Forever 21. i don't buy their clothes too often but this was too amazing to pass up, especially for the cheap price of $39. oh and even with with my total dislike for anything cropped, i am totally stoked on this jacket. buy it today or it will be gone tomorrow. (they also have it in a slate grey color but the black is so classic.)
Labels: leather look
10/28/2007
gonna get low down, gonna get keyed up
gave the old man another birthday gift, the braces i bought from urbn. he was quite stoked and keeps hinting he can't wait til xmas [to give me what i think is a very excitable meaningful gift]. yesterday in between work, i lined him up a massage at my friends spa, a hotel suite at a friends hotel and bought him the biggest handle bottle of Jameson available. his birthday can't come quick enough.
Labels: fashwon, i love my boyfriend, look what i got, so stoked on
they tap their toes but they don't get sweaty
Anna Joy was the singer of the first punk bands record i ever bought, Blatz. she became one of my main influences whilst growing up and at one point i was dating a very well known writer friend of hers from SF and on one stretch of time when we weren't on tour, she ended up coming down to visit on vacation from her new gig teaching feminism in RI. one night in the kitchen while i washed the dishes and Aaron sorted through his mail, someone put on a Jawbreaker tape and we all shared lots of amazing stories. my favorite story was Anna was hitchhiking in LA to get back to Oakland and Exene Cervenka pulled over and picked her up. X being one of my favorite bands ever (and hers) it was amazing to hear the story, so i could only imagine how stoked she was when she realized who had just offered her a lift.
Labels: R'N'R
10/27/2007
here's somethin' you might like to try
what's funny is i really only own like 12 pairs of shoes, so all the shoe posts i have amuse me.. i guess i'm really into them when they're aesthetically pleasing.. anyway, i am in love with these sneakers i saw in the sept issue of Jalouse. they are made by Spring Court and come in a variety of different colors, the hot pink being my absolute favorite. i am trying to find them online and am having no luck so if anyone knows where they are being held captive, could you please let me know? i am so into perforated accessories and seeing as i'm so not a fan of nikes, this pair i spotted on nitro:licious a while back were visually appealing but i could never bring myself to wear them.
Labels: shoes
dawn comes soon enough for the working class
it seems funny to be obsessed with something so common and whatevs but i'm totally into this water right now. it's called Sei Water (pronounced Say) and the shape of the bottle is meant to resemble a flask. i'm sure a lot of you carry water with you all the time and lately i've been into buying smart water (because i drink water like craze, i just like the big size bottle right now as to refill it for work each day). i'm very into packaging and their design really appeals to me. and just think how perfect it will fit in my purse day to day or in my back pocket. anyway, i bought a bunch of bottles, small medium and large and think i'm definitely going to stick to this water for a while. (plus it won't hurt to pour Patron silver in the bottle every so often to sneak into a bar where a shot is upwards of $15.)
and drink fizzy booze from your shoes
so the famed Chanel heels i've been lusting after are listed on ebay for $500. i'm having a total dilemma on whether or not i should buy them. in the shop they are $750 and that's not including tax and whether or not they have the monochrome black ones, which are the pair listed on ebay. i don't use ebay a lot, besides buying a westwood skirt and an agent provocateur bra that was sold out. both times i had good luck so i'm not weary about it being ebay but if i will wear the heels enough... (they'll make me about 6'2, which is always nice..)
10/25/2007
the bird's the word and do you know why?
great new Moz shirt available from Digital Gravel by Temple Effectives (another new street wear brand ???).. in the long run i don't think it's for me, however i can think of a few of my friends/readers who'd be into it.. and for $31 it's a great deal.
Labels: moz
got my own ideas about the righteous kick
i can't even wrap my mind around how incredible these Stella McCartney over the knee boots would look on. paired with the most amazing black mini-skirt and sheer black v-neck top. at $965 they are quite expensive, however, at my current stance of 5'11" they'd make my legs look even longer, not to mention make me that much taller with the exquisite stilleto heel.
Labels: shoes
blow up your mind
she got the wiggle hip sway hypno sex ray
absolutely loving these new patent oxfords from Repetto! at $215 they are so worth it. i actually have on a grey deep v-neck AA tee and pink ksubi jeans and would be so into pairing these shoes with my outfit right now! perhaps i should buy them now and wear this all again in week..
Labels: shoes
10/24/2007
let me lift up this edge and let me take a peek
very excited to hear Stella McCartney has teamed up with huge NZ knickers company Bendon, to launch a lingerie collection slated for release in january 2008. that black garter belt! the purple mesh bra! i cannot wait. it's Stella, so you can really only expect the best.
Labels: i love purple, lingerie
some girl drew a crowd by what she didn't wear
Halloween is like the only holiday we celebrate. last year i was sort of a black metal biker motherfucker with corpse paint and blood coming from my mouth and nose (which at the time wasn't really an act) but this year i still haven't decided..
i spotted this girl dressed up like the broad from the Night Porter in the NY art parade (kathy took the phot). i really dig the costume and how no one would get it (and that i already have the nazi garb thanks to some old lady selling her books with swazi patches hidden inside them to my friends book store.) i also really like this woman in a store window that i think Diane posted a while ago.. but reworking it a little.. and lastly, a total cop out would be these day of the dead masks and the same rnr look as per usual. a look usually comes together and what we're raelly looking forward to is spraying all our friends with the blood guns we made. (found a couple bottles of fake blood and bought a super soaker from the $1 store and thus we have been causing a ruckus all over town since last halloween.)
i spotted this girl dressed up like the broad from the Night Porter in the NY art parade (kathy took the phot). i really dig the costume and how no one would get it (and that i already have the nazi garb thanks to some old lady selling her books with swazi patches hidden inside them to my friends book store.) i also really like this woman in a store window that i think Diane posted a while ago.. but reworking it a little.. and lastly, a total cop out would be these day of the dead masks and the same rnr look as per usual. a look usually comes together and what we're raelly looking forward to is spraying all our friends with the blood guns we made. (found a couple bottles of fake blood and bought a super soaker from the $1 store and thus we have been causing a ruckus all over town since last halloween.)
Labels: so stoked on
10/22/2007
mixin' metalflake with a jet propeller
you know, who needs a custom built motorcycle when i could have this Chanel bicycle for a mere $8,800..
it will be available in Chanel boutiques come december.. hmmmmmmm.....
Labels: chanel
you can keep the rewards, i'd just as soon stay sick
it's been a long week of almost non stop work at the bar and fitting in just a few hours of sleep. wrapped up today at 5 and promptly picked up a bottle of Patron that i plan on delving into later this evening watching Candy & Easy Rider (both for like the 20th time).
saw Cat Power play the other night, which was amazing.
i have watched the Chanel show of hers a couple times and got the recorded mp3 version of it also and she ended up playing most of the songs from that show and lots of new stuff, including a tina turner cover which was incredible. a lot of young kids were there and talking to my friends little sister, they had all hoped for old songs & remarked they did not like the newer ones that much. it pleased me to no end that she did not play anything old at all. her band is made up of a couple guys from some phenomenal bands, Dirty (Dirty 3) Delta (Delta 72) Blues (Jon Spencer Blues Explosion) Band and they were amazing. the opening band, Dex Romweber duo were a huge surprise and totally ripping rockabilly R'N'R shit! they were probably the first band i've seen in a super long time that was just as good as the band they were opening for.
what i ended up wearing to the show.
Ksubi glam rock tee
old black skinny jeans
Westwood pirate boots
Labels: chan, ksubi, my westwood pirate boots, R'N'R, shoes
i savored many foriegn kinds of delicacies
seriously how much do you love these Lanvin flats?? at $525 they'd damn well be worth it.
i also wouldn't mind throwing everything i carry around into this bag of theirs either.. $1,995.
10/21/2007
all women are bad
i've never been a Fendi fan, not that i don't dig their clothes, just that they're not usually on my radar, you know right? so the great wall of china show was obviously something i had to check out. some of the looks were great and seemed wearable once you add something to them (the looks behind the red tulle dress seemed to appeal the most to me). btw julia restoin roitfeld (first left) looked incredible as always.
Labels: fashwon, julia restoin roitfeld
10/20/2007
i told you when i came i was a stranger
10/19/2007
in the rings of her silk, in the hinge of her thighs
love these looks from Lover. Susien Chong is a really amazing designer and i've long been a fan of her clothing. the Black Rose Army & Black Magik collections were my favorites and knowing the designers you like are influenced by the same things as you, always keeps you stoked on them. of course the bathing suits aren't so useful right now to those of us in the states, all the lovely aussie girls will get to take full advantage of them right now. btw they also have cute tips on how to achieve the hair styling in their look book as you click through.
Labels: fashwon
just some grateful faithful woman's favourite singing millionaire
the veins stand out like highways all along your wrist
opening tonight at Rivington Arms. the last time i was there was for Hanna Liden's show, who coincidentally is one of my favorite artists and is behind my one and only tattoo. i can't even begin to explain why i love her photos so much but the post-apocalyptic setups she uses are so incredibly amazing.
Labels: arttty
don't try to use me or slyly refuse me
Ooga Booga in LA offers a wide selections of products. anything you are looking for from your favorite artist or epic new designer, they seem to carry. it just so happens they not only have some aNYthing Madfits t-shirts left in medium. (in this day while everyone you know runs around in the crimson ghost mistfits shirt, try this on for size.) and great No Age shirts. they also stock Andrew Kuo googly eye Moz shirts that would probably be hilarious to run around in. you can find lots of this online but also be sure to drop by the store [for one of their infamous punk shows].
dance me to the dark side
new aNYthing shirts now available. i really dig the one on the left in white. you can find yours at the shop on Hester st. or at the score.
Labels: aNYthing
10/17/2007
there is no comfort in the covens of the witch
Ninette Van Kamp is this amazing designer from the Netherlands whose lingerie pieces are meant to mix pleasure and pain, known as Souffrez Pour Moi (Suffer For Me).
She's not only designed this amazing mesh bra with beautiful feathers but also a pair of black knickers embroidered and embedded with tiny black stones made up to form one large pattern and which eventually will brand the body (obviously not permanently) by pressing into the skin.
needless to say, i am withoutadoubt very interested in finding out where her collection is being sold..
Labels: lingerie
10/16/2007
you introduced me to my mind and left me wanting you and your kind
i'm excited for my boyfriends birthday. i've already bought him a snake skin leather looking guitar case with gold hardware & a pair of red wing boots for work. i've already given him both (his bday isn't until nov 12th) because i can't keep a secret. now i'm going to get him these John Varvatos converse and a pair of braces.
because his plain converse are shredded and he wears regular suspenders pretty often and then last night we were still out shopping late and he picked a pair of skinny suspenders (aka braces) and remarked that he really like the look of them on. so i'm more than pleased to pick them up and definitely surprise him this go around.
because his plain converse are shredded and he wears regular suspenders pretty often and then last night we were still out shopping late and he picked a pair of skinny suspenders (aka braces) and remarked that he really like the look of them on. so i'm more than pleased to pick them up and definitely surprise him this go around.
Labels: i love my boyfriend, shoes
10/15/2007
it is this that the darkness is for
my favorite band of all time. i've pretty much always had it bad for Lemmy and the motorhead girlschool shirt he has on is so killer. (i wish someone would throw that shit on ebay..)
just win me or lose me
it's no secret i love Kiki de Montparnasse, so when i saw these panties on shopbop, i had to immediately buy them. i love mesh lingerie and the detail of the eiffel tower is incredible.
Labels: kiki de montparnasse, lingerie
10/13/2007
i am the doctor, i am the psychiatrist
Francine Spiegel is seriously the most epic artist i've seen in so long..
Labels: arttty, francine spiegel
sonic titans
if you have ghosts, then you have everything
very long day at work. i'm not drinking at the moment so there wasn't anything i wanted more than to come home and play with my two favorites.
i got the ksubi shirt i mentioned the other day and i'm gonna wear it with some black skinny jeans and my westwood boots to go see Cat Power play next week (photos forthcoming) when busy time at the bar is almost over with. (when i'll probably be itching for shot or bottle of Jameson, so i may break my 2 month-odd sober streak).
i got the ksubi shirt i mentioned the other day and i'm gonna wear it with some black skinny jeans and my westwood boots to go see Cat Power play next week (photos forthcoming) when busy time at the bar is almost over with. (when i'll probably be itching for shot or bottle of Jameson, so i may break my 2 month-odd sober streak).
Labels: i love my boyfriend
fuck yeah for max
all these wounded boys you lie beside
my friends at Max Fish have this going on sunday. it's a great way to get some epic shit for a good worthy cause to help out Boatwright's roommate.
10/11/2007
his make-believe graveyard with tiny white crosses
i've loved French's work for so long and i'd like to attend but unfortunately i am pretty far away. so if you're near by, be sure to stop in and dress accordingly. also noted, he'll be playing lots of metal all night long.
Labels: arttty
the radio callers have a catch in their throats
i am totally obsessed with finding this vest from Morphine Generation i saw on Pretty in Black. if anyone happens to know where i can find it, could you please let me know..
Labels: fashwon, morphine generation
while grown adults stand & applaud
my old friend/roommate Alison's band played the Chloe fragrance launch party in Paris on sunday. they took a break from recording their newest album to fly to Paris for this show and from what i've heard, they totally killed it (no pun intended). i was there with her old band Discount for a lot of their shows and their very last and since conception, i've always loved the Kills.
and there are no diamonds in the mine
can't afford that Azzedine Alaia leather coat Carine (and Terrence) has? try these ballerina flats made with stingray for $1,000 at Satine Boutique in LA. (also in green at Browns)
it's floating broken on the open sea
very into this Ksubi shirt that i spied yesterday. thinking of picking it up today. i do wish they had Mahler on there in maybe Sabbath font though.
Labels: ksubi
thanks for the trouble you took from her eyes
stepped out tuesday to pick up a bottle of Black Orchid perfume and wound up buying this Marc by Marc watch too. also found a perfect pink cardigan at urban (that i wore yesterday with a black Samhain t-shirt, black cheap monday jeans and moto boots). after running into this guy and his gf (who got all stoked on my westwood boots) at whole foods, we came home to find this amazing film, Regular Lovers, i saw last year in my mailbox from netflix.
Labels: fragrance, look what i got, marc jacobs
10/06/2007
other forms of boredom advertised as poetry
i cannot seem to find Charles Anastase photos from ss 08 anywhere but luckily, Sonny V. took some for Diane & Hint mag..
what i see, i love.. so hopefully more photographs surface soon!
update!! Cafe Mode has now posted photos from the entire show!
what i see, i love.. so hopefully more photographs surface soon!
update!! Cafe Mode has now posted photos from the entire show!
i've never seen your eyes so wide
Geraldine at Café Mode photographed my elusive Chanel heels!
the ones i dared slip into were black on black but you could color them bright orange and they'd still be the most amazing investment of $750. right?
the ones i dared slip into were black on black but you could color them bright orange and they'd still be the most amazing investment of $750. right?
Labels: chanel
ok mister media relations
really wanna find this new Real shirt (left). i'm thinking it will go over swimmingly at the bar since they already do double takes on my antihero imitation harley shirt (right) a friend of mine gave me.
Labels: imitation of
would never in a million years be broadcast
this is my friend Phil from maine's rat bike. i met him when we worked together in march and got so stoked on his bike. it's funny because the whole time he was here, his bike not only won a crazy amount of awards but was probably photographed more times than you can imagine.
i am stoked because he is coming back in a few days to work again. when he was here he took photos of my girl gang patches and i heard when he got home he put the photos up at the bar back he has up there and everyone loved them.
i am stoked because he is coming back in a few days to work again. when he was here he took photos of my girl gang patches and i heard when he got home he put the photos up at the bar back he has up there and everyone loved them.
Labels: motos
nobody wants him, they just turn their heads
spied this Moz watch at the Bona Drag shop.
it's a bit much for me but i can think of some dudes i know who'd probably like it (or maybe the broad who kissed him the other night at the LA shows). at $24 it's a funny gift.
it's a bit much for me but i can think of some dudes i know who'd probably like it (or maybe the broad who kissed him the other night at the LA shows). at $24 it's a funny gift.
Labels: moz
it is this that the darkness is for
one of my favorite artists had a one night showing at Deitch on thursday of her burnouts, which i love. bummer if you missed it but you can see a good amount of them here.
Labels: arttty
into this furnace i ask you now to venture
i know Chanel was probably the most highly anticipated show all week for a lot of people but for me that was Ann Demeulemeester. Karl seems to have made a lot of canadian tuxedos (denim head to toe) and a lot of hints to the american flag, both which i don't think i could ever get stoked on enough to wear. however, these short dresses were my favorite looks that i'd definitely see very wearable (and smile-inducing the bf).
I didn't have to time to look at Sonia Rykiel until this morning but i definitely loved her show. a lot of yellow is ok (most of them would be more appealing in a different color) but the look on the right definitely caught my eye. love it!
I didn't have to time to look at Sonia Rykiel until this morning but i definitely loved her show. a lot of yellow is ok (most of them would be more appealing in a different color) but the look on the right definitely caught my eye. love it!
Labels: chanel
10/05/2007
a bunch of lonesome and very quarrelsome heroes
parachuting acid into diplomatic cocktail parties
long days at work getting a lot of things sorted out. i haven't been waking up as early to see the Paris shows unfortunately but now that i've got a minute.. McQueen has definitely done it again, sending out another stellar collection (that plunging neckline! incredible.) YSL & Stella Mccartney both made these amazing dresses that i would love to throw on with moto boots and my leather jacket and run around in once the weather permits.
Labels: alexander mcqueen
10/03/2007
it's light enough to let it go
silver bullet suicides
such as waiting rooms and ticket lines
tried this Marc by Marc jacket on last week and went by again today to see if i still liked it. my boyfriend likes it too and i think i'm going to get it for xmas. the faux-fur is so nice in the hood and it's lined with soft sherpa inside. love love love it. and at $228 it's a steal. i'm so excited for cold weather!
Labels: marc jacobs
BREEZY RIDERS roaring to HELL!
outside the bar two weeks ago. the most Panhead's ever seen out front (with more behind me) since 1980. i gave them all about a million Panheads Forever & Shovelheads Forever stickers. fuck yeah.
Labels: motos
a purpose and a plan all is shit and chaos
pushing it all out like latex cartoon, am i all alone in this generation?
it's no secret i love Ann Demeulemeester. so it shouldn't come as a surprise how much i loved her show yesterday. no coverage yet of Patti on the runway or what was playing over the loud speakers but i can guess it was all amazing. also stoked on wearing some of these looks with my Estuay shorts.
Labels: ann demeulemeester
10/02/2007
compassion with the sting of iodine
Martin Margiela. the shoulders were a bit much but overall i enjoyed this collection. btw there is a funny little slip worth mentioning on the photo on the right. (bigger phot now by Sonny)
Labels: martin margiela
the struggle mouth to mouth and limb to limb
i look at you and see the devil in me
i took this photograph of my boyfriend the other day, when we went by his parents house to grab some of his guitars. that is the lap steel he is playing that he taught me to play a few weeks ago. i am excited to learn to play his resonator next!
Labels: i love my boyfriend
10/01/2007
i remember you well in the Chelsea Hotel
as expected, i loved the looks Vivienne Westwood sent down her runway today. there aren't many detail shots online so forgive me for the reach here (until tomorrow when i will probably post more) but these two are my favorites. ..more added now and how amazing is it that every girl down that runway looked just like Westwood herself?
the wildly tousled hair and cute tight shirt with fringey hot pants with pink tube socks. (i couldn't resist and went ahead and bought a pack of the pink tubesocks today from AA.)
secondly, the pink pvc leggings are so hot! i showed my boyfriend (who fancies the pvc/latex look and thoroughly enjoys when i buy new pieces made up of it) and he agreed that i should track them down. i don't have a dress quite as extraordinary as the one photographed, however it will look great with my Westwood pirate skirt and maybe some moto boots? we'll see but so far i've already got the tousled hair down pact!
more more.. love love love..
the wildly tousled hair and cute tight shirt with fringey hot pants with pink tube socks. (i couldn't resist and went ahead and bought a pack of the pink tubesocks today from AA.)
secondly, the pink pvc leggings are so hot! i showed my boyfriend (who fancies the pvc/latex look and thoroughly enjoys when i buy new pieces made up of it) and he agreed that i should track them down. i don't have a dress quite as extraordinary as the one photographed, however it will look great with my Westwood pirate skirt and maybe some moto boots? we'll see but so far i've already got the tousled hair down pact!
more more.. love love love..
Labels: vivienne westwood
through the nights of wild distress
here she is again!! Geraldine at Café Mode seems just as obsessed as i, which mean lots of looks from this woman all week.
Labels: great style
they're moving us tomorrow to that tower down the track
ok so you really mean i can wear these at the gym?! yeah my LAMF Vans are working out great but hmmmmmm...
Alexander McQueen for Puma / London Biker High Wn's $433
Alexander McQueen for Puma / Embroidered Kori Low Wn's
Alexander McQueen for Puma / London Biker High Wn's $433
Alexander McQueen for Puma / Embroidered Kori Low Wn's
Labels: alexander mcqueen
i was running, he was walking, and his axe was made of gold
Marion B. is an amazing artist from NY who does these watercolors that i absolutely adore.
you can see more of her work on her website & myface.
Labels: arttty
you can't melt it down in the rain
love these Dries Van Noten oxfords (left) but am not sure i could run gold shoes all the time. at $525 it is not worth the risk of just seeing the shoes lined up with all my others. however, i tried the pair on the right on at urban and my boyfriend like them and for $68 i'm considering going back for them.
Labels: i love gold, shoes
take this waltz with the clamp on its jaws
rick owens s/s 08
i loved this show. the jackets alone are perfect enough to enjoy this collection.
Labels: rick owens
are you a teacher of the heart? soft she answered no
this woman at the Rick Owens show looks incredible. her outfit is amazing and that hair!! wow. how appropriate she is at the Rick Owens show, right? i am curious to know who she is. i'm sure she'll be photographed all week long.
i love Paris Fashion Week. ahh..
(photos from the Sartorialist & Cafe Mode)
i love Paris Fashion Week. ahh..
(photos from the Sartorialist & Cafe Mode)
Labels: great style
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