2/28/2008
i formed me a presence whose aspect was changing
Busy as hell the next two weeks. Living off blueberry Clif Bars, Skinny Mocha's from Starbucks (no sugar!!!) and summer rolls. Looking forward to making lots of money, taking lots of moto rides and finding new epic jewelry. I also cannot wait to be done with 12 hour days and go on vacation, get tan and go shopppping. I made a very long day of it this week and all I ended up buying was a $5 skirt from F21 that is pretty amazing (here it is in grey).
Anyway, I don't really watch TV but I finally managed to catch the Marc Jacobs & Louis Vuitton doc on Sundance and it was so great! Also set your tivo's for Cat Power tonight on Jay Leno! It should be very epic, even more so if she sings Song For Bobby (here's hoping)! I read an interview with her recently detailing when she finally met Dylan in Paris for the first time and she told him she loved him and he said "well at least somebody does" and like, seriously, how amazing is that?!
Going to throw back some drinks now and then rest up.
P.S. this might be the most personal text I've ever posted here....... !
Labels: closet crust punks
bummed out city
I wrote about the womens shoes Phillip Lim collaborated with Tatimi/Birkenstock on for the Urban Blog and mentioned that he was also releasing some mens styles as well... but omg mens lace up gladiators?! I think I might die laughing if I actually saw a dude with these on!!! Yeah so my boyfriend calls them Jesus shoes and sure real gladiators/spartans/bros actually wore something similar, I just can't see this working for men right now.
Labels: is this a joke
she broke her leg and she needed shooting
Sent to me by Geraldine at Café Mode, she shot a woman on the street for me in the Alaia heels I mentioned the other day and I love love love them on! Though I'd still be more inclined to pick up the Chanel buckle heels (below, funny it's also a photo taken by Geraldine) I love so much when it comes down to the two!
2/26/2008
they'll cut you from limb to limb, pick your pocket with such delight
I could go on for about weeks about how much I love Ann Demeulemeester's latest collection. While it does follow suit (quite literally) from the menswear, every piece was impeccable and insanely wearable at least from my point of view. She never misses a beat with the details and once again her boots are insanely killer. She is seriously the fuckin' best and I'd wear her clothes for honestly the rest of my life. Whoa. Ok. Goodnight!
Labels: ann demeulemeester, fw 08/09
jokerman dance to the nightingale tune
OK SO WELL not entirely what I was thinking from the description, Balenciaga is still, um, pretty.
Labels: balenciaga, fw 08/09
the eyes of the idol with the iron head are glowing
My boyfriend doesn't like gladiator sandals because he says they're "jesus shoes" and while I laugh then agree with him, this is just the one trend I'm considering finally buying into after a few seasons (and really it has to do with how much I love buckles). That is to say, if I find some I like as much as this pair from Alaia. Maybe the $929 price tag doesn't make Carine blink but I'm positive I can find something similar at a wayyyyy lower price.
PATENT LEATHER AND LATEX ON THE BALENCIAGA RUNWAY OMG.
Labels: balenciaga
if i go down dyin', you know she bound to put a blanket on my bed
Thanks to Sean at Rockers for posting this, a brand new RTX video. Jen has to be one of the most stylish R'N'R epic women on the planet and I fuckin' love RTX. Some of my favorite photoshoots have been at the beach and I totally love this video for the same reasons.
Labels: R'N'R
my mirrors are black
So Kim Gordon & friends clothing line, Whitehorse Couture, is finally available and I have to say I like it. Their emblem alone is great and an earth with crossbones instead of the usual skull is perfect. Some of the other designs are simple, a heart here and a 'I heart Beverly Hills' there which reminds me of the Sophomore 'Very Ill' tee which I'd be more interested in wearing but I'm not a Beverly Hills type girl anyway and I'm sure that one will sell quick. The website showing scary celebs in their gear is something you gotta look past but overall this was a very cute collection for their first go 'round (not factoring in X-Girl here either).
Edited to add: Ok so Whitehorse Couture is NOT the Kim Gordon I was thinking it was (from Sonic Youth) this whole time. Oops! Still cute designs none the less, I was just excited for Kim to do another project I didn't really think twice that it was a different person of the same name. No big deal.
tearing through these quarters in the utmost misery
While delving into the world of animal prints may not really be Martin Margiela's thing, I still loved his latest collection because it's totally what I expected while not disappointing me at all. (I guess the difference here and with Westwood is how many pieces of hers I actually own so when there is a letdown collection, my wardrobe kinda suffers, get it?) The deep cut blazer, which I would love to wear... thee outrageous shoulders that are really just commonplace now, the tight trousers and full on body con suit.. amazing.
Labels: fw 08/09, martin margiela
i'm up on a hill and still you're not there
I'll never be a "jungle-dwelling eco-warrior" and so Westwood's latest collection was unfortunately a bummer for the most part. As far as the show goes, models on stilts is supremely epic and a Wizard of Oz theme runs through my head the whole time. Letting kids paint on all the clothes might be cute to some people who aren't me but OK I get it. I'm mostly interested in the trousers, about as form fitting as latex leggings and covering nearly all of the foot, they are definitely something to get excited over. I have to say I'm disappointed, while a lot of the pieces would probably work well alone, everything together as it was just doesn't do it for me... which I really hate to say, especially about Viv. Who knows, maybe this collection will grow on me once the more wearable pieces are sold.
Labels: fw 08/09, vivienne westwood
2/25/2008
it's hard times in the city, livin' down in new york town
We still had the xmas tree up for a while.. I think this was just a few weeks ago. Also, my bangs make a nice devilock when I need them to. Also I'm starting to have a pretty expensive bookend collection what with all the Patrón bottles on my bookshelves.
Labels: closet crust punks
you're driftin' too far from shore
i skipped the ground and hopped a train
As far as designers go, I don't outright dislike anybody and so as I've said time and time again, as long as it's black with great details, I honestly don't care who's doing it as long as it's done well.
That said, I would wear the above looks from Balmain in a heartbeat.. minus the belt in the first look.. and the vest in the second... those have to go. You will also never see me in Minnetonka boots. Ever. The skirts are so killer but I think I can probably find something similar at Forever 21, saving my bank account this week. A lot of the trousers would have worked had they not been cut to high waters and admittedly I'd probably never wear leopard print pants these days but I had a pair when I had a mohawk, an intravenous drug habit and could be found hanging around outside of ABC No Rio.
That said, I would wear the above looks from Balmain in a heartbeat.. minus the belt in the first look.. and the vest in the second... those have to go. You will also never see me in Minnetonka boots. Ever. The skirts are so killer but I think I can probably find something similar at Forever 21, saving my bank account this week. A lot of the trousers would have worked had they not been cut to high waters and admittedly I'd probably never wear leopard print pants these days but I had a pair when I had a mohawk, an intravenous drug habit and could be found hanging around outside of ABC No Rio.
Labels: closet crust punks, fw 08/09
2/24/2008
she's a ramblin' woman with a ramblin' mind
I am totally obsessed with Rick Owens. He killed it on the runway this season but what else is new? If anyone besides Demeulemeester could capture my ideal androgynous rocker look than it's him and I'll be behind him for forever or until he gives up on R'N'R (iknowit'sallbadnowbutpleasedon't).
Labels: fw 08/09, rick owens
2/23/2008
WE ARE STILL UNDER THE GRAVESSS
First Paris show!!!!!
I have always been a fan of Dévastée and am so excited about their latest collection shown in Paris earlier today. The detailssss are perfect. I love that they could have gone for the simple black heels/tights etc but went with REDDD which stood out perfectly. Their obsession with all things Death has always stoked me out (what can I say...) Right now these are the only images available thanks to Diane but hopefully more will surface soon. I reallllly want that silkscreened skirt/possibly dress.
I have always been a fan of Dévastée and am so excited about their latest collection shown in Paris earlier today. The detailssss are perfect. I love that they could have gone for the simple black heels/tights etc but went with REDDD which stood out perfectly. Their obsession with all things Death has always stoked me out (what can I say...) Right now these are the only images available thanks to Diane but hopefully more will surface soon. I reallllly want that silkscreened skirt/possibly dress.
Labels: fw 08/09
hey, hey, so i guess i'm doin' fine
Paris fashion week is my busiest week coming up. Looking very forward to so much and keeping insanely busy but all the cash I will make in a short period of time will be completely worth it... once we find a puppy, well specifically a French Bulldog. The above is my friend Tino's frenchie Chunk and below is a video of my friend Kendra's adorable pup.
So besides a few other things (excluding that Balenciaga jacket which I just don't need), this is what all my future income will be saved towards once we find the right one.
Labels: closet crust punks, french bulldogs
deny, defy or crucify you
i came ashore in the dead of the night
Great lattice vest from Ksubi!! They're claiming it's similar to vintage Alaïa which I guess is a selling point to some people but it makes me think black metal/bondage/biker and I'm very into that. At $255 it is something I think once purchased I'd wear a lot but maybe not as much as the bespoke racerback leather vest I'm waiting on.
Labels: ksubi
2/22/2008
they were frightened of his power, scared of his love
Love love love this song....... I played this song for my boyfriend a while back having never really listened to Nick Cave before and he absolutely loved it.
Labels: R'N'R
now don't make me play this waiting game
Despite the "rock chick deluxe" supposed look of Gucci, it really wasn't really for me (and hasn't been since Tom Ford left) and I kind of consider myself the definitive rocker chick. Anyway I do like these shades they sent down the runway a lot and the fur coat on the right is seriously amazing. I can't wait to try both of these on.
Labels: fw 08/09
there's a well with water so bitter nobody can drink
Zippers, head to toe black and leather details made for a very interesting runway show from DSquared. What's funny is yet again they are another label that's really never stuck out for me and here I am again liking some of their pieces.
The first look I totally loved. The cropped leather jacket over the super low sheer v-neck dress with amazing croc ankle boots. The bustier over red suit was great and I'd love seeing that actually work off the runway. Fishnets are a total go. You will always win me over with black on black on black and the gold zip detail on the 3rd look here was perfect and I would love to try that coat on. Lastly lace done perfectly (sorry Prada, I just couldn't go for it). The red plaid looks and bags were ok but reminded me too much of my early days on St. Marks which just sort of makes them laughable.
The first look I totally loved. The cropped leather jacket over the super low sheer v-neck dress with amazing croc ankle boots. The bustier over red suit was great and I'd love seeing that actually work off the runway. Fishnets are a total go. You will always win me over with black on black on black and the gold zip detail on the 3rd look here was perfect and I would love to try that coat on. Lastly lace done perfectly (sorry Prada, I just couldn't go for it). The red plaid looks and bags were ok but reminded me too much of my early days on St. Marks which just sort of makes them laughable.
Labels: fw 08/09
you got something i want plenty of
It's been a while since I posted an outfit phot.. so here's what I wore yesterday..
Elizabeth I am with you on the pink tights/jeans kick.
Cat Power / Appaloosa tour shirt
Ksubi raspberry pink jeans
Vans valentine candy heart slip-ons that my boyfriend got me for vday
Morphine Generation black wax hoodie (not pictured because I'm cold right now and not taking it off)
I could go on and on about how much I love Appaloosa. I wrote a nice piece on them for my gig on the Urban blog before their NY tour dates to get people stoked on them before they went to the sold out shows and also on how amazing Anne Laure is, style-wise and etc. (see above) Keep an eye out because in April they're back together again for another epic tour and you do not want to miss it. Anyway, you absolutely MUST check them out now.
Elizabeth I am with you on the pink tights/jeans kick.
Cat Power / Appaloosa tour shirt
Ksubi raspberry pink jeans
Vans valentine candy heart slip-ons that my boyfriend got me for vday
Morphine Generation black wax hoodie (not pictured because I'm cold right now and not taking it off)
I could go on and on about how much I love Appaloosa. I wrote a nice piece on them for my gig on the Urban blog before their NY tour dates to get people stoked on them before they went to the sold out shows and also on how amazing Anne Laure is, style-wise and etc. (see above) Keep an eye out because in April they're back together again for another epic tour and you do not want to miss it. Anyway, you absolutely MUST check them out now.
Labels: appaloosa, chan, ksubi, R'N'R, vans, what i wore
but it's just making me blinder and blinder
First off, I totally love that Daria opened and closed the Versace collection yesterday. I actually even liked the coat she had on and a handful of other looks from the show which is sort of surprising as, again, this is not a designer I've ever really been taken with.
Lots of purple and my favorite shade of obnoxious pink, throw in some leather pieces and nice cuts and hey I actually liked some of it! Yes there may have been a pink furry dress/coat but I can't decide if I dislike it or not..
Lots of purple and my favorite shade of obnoxious pink, throw in some leather pieces and nice cuts and hey I actually liked some of it! Yes there may have been a pink furry dress/coat but I can't decide if I dislike it or not..
Labels: fw 08/09
i wouldn't be ashamed to be seen with you anywhere
I've been obsessed with this inverted diamond ring (left) that my friend Chris did for his label Alex & Chloe for a while now but I find the one (right) that Tobias Wong (who you may know from the pills that make you shit gold) has just come out with strangely similar! While I definitely favor the Alex & Chloe ring (I think prongs look gross) I'm worried that maybe this will now become a new trend in [wedding] rings.. especially because I think I'm going to have the A&C one of my finger soon.
Labels: imitation of
2/21/2008
grown up fucked up
a million faces at my feet but all i see are dark eyes
I meant to write about this before but I totally LOVED Henrik Vibskov's a/w show last week in Copenhagen!!! The runway!! The added fringe to each model! The clothes!! The cut on that second dress, I want to wear that all summer! It was amazing by all accounts.
Labels: fashwon
passion rules the arrow that flies
Long time favorites of mine. Poision Ivy is like thee best ever and Lux was who I'd compare my boyfriend to when I used to see his band play all the time, before we were together. He was Lux and Iggy all wrapped up in one incredible in your fuckin' face singer and now he's all wrapped up in my bed.
Labels: i love my boyfriend, R'N'R
pay a heavy price to the falling gods of speed and steel
At the moment I only have one tattoo, an epic Moz/Hanna Liden quote that my friend Andreas drew up for me in SF two years ago and I got it above my right elbow shortly before the end of 2006. (Tony Farmer & Jerry Hsu definitely stoked me out with their Death tats but I couldn't see getting the same thing and it just so happens my favorite photographer Hanna Liden also had a title from her second show that I've been obsessed with ever since so the two worked out pretty nicely, like I could totally lie and say I got it from Hanna but whatever.)
Also you can totally see my last focused board on my old wall.
I basically haven't had the itch to get another until a few days ago. I'm getting it in the same spot, above my elbow, except on my left arm and it's something I've wanted for a really long time. I first saw the band Tragedy on their first tour in 2000 and was already hugely into their old bands (his hero is gone, deathreat, etc) and was so stoked to see them play. They killed it, naturally and have put out some of the most mind numbingly epic records ever since. Well for as long as I've been into them, I've been obsessed with this bird of theirs that appears on all of their albums. (Seen below top left)
I thought for a few years about where I'd get it but never fully went through with it. So now I finally decided to go for it and my friend who did the first is going to put it on me permanently tomorrow night (most awesomely for free). I'll post a photo once it's healed. I really cannot wait.
Also you can totally see my last focused board on my old wall.
I basically haven't had the itch to get another until a few days ago. I'm getting it in the same spot, above my elbow, except on my left arm and it's something I've wanted for a really long time. I first saw the band Tragedy on their first tour in 2000 and was already hugely into their old bands (his hero is gone, deathreat, etc) and was so stoked to see them play. They killed it, naturally and have put out some of the most mind numbingly epic records ever since. Well for as long as I've been into them, I've been obsessed with this bird of theirs that appears on all of their albums. (Seen below top left)
I thought for a few years about where I'd get it but never fully went through with it. So now I finally decided to go for it and my friend who did the first is going to put it on me permanently tomorrow night (most awesomely for free). I'll post a photo once it's healed. I really cannot wait.
Labels: closet crust punks
2/20/2008
oh, the French girl, she's in paradise
So the Morphine Generation hoodie I bought showed up and it's seriously THEE BEST JACKET EVER. It fits perfectly, is so soft yet textured and I love that they put the monogram on the hood instead of huge on the back. Besides attracting tiny feathers from all our down blankets and pillows (ugh) it is seriously my favoriteeee and just drives home my total love of all things black waxed. I think it would be too much wearing it with some of my black wax jeans but it might look perfect with a simple tank and latex leggings...
Labels: i love black wax, morphine generation
they tell me to be discreet for all intended purposes
Bottega Veneta do nothing for me but the models arriving backstage had epic style!!
Labels: great style
a basket of flowers and a bag full of sorrow
Totally into these looks from 6267. Admittedly I've never really gone through one of the collections before but I spied leather and had to check it out. I'd wear both of these for sure, the fuckin' leather details on the shoulders kill me- I dig that so much and the look on the right I'd definitely pair with different shoes.
Again, I've never paid much attention to Etro but the program claiming "Romantic Wilderness" was enough to get me interested. I loved the boots.. but not all the looks were for me. The coat on the left reminded me of Ann Demeulemeester, as if one of her vests was turned into a full coat. The look on the right was black shiny goodness. The purple shirt underneath was completely perfect.
Again, I've never paid much attention to Etro but the program claiming "Romantic Wilderness" was enough to get me interested. I loved the boots.. but not all the looks were for me. The coat on the left reminded me of Ann Demeulemeester, as if one of her vests was turned into a full coat. The look on the right was black shiny goodness. The purple shirt underneath was completely perfect.
Labels: fw 08/09
2/18/2008
are you lookin' for somethin' easy to catch?
I've never actually worn a beanie as they've never been my style. I actually own one I received from Jeremy Fish as a gift and it was a set with a scarf. It's pink and is made to look like a bunny complete with pom bunny tail, ears and eyes and the scarf has white claws. It's also still on the little hanger tag it came on because I'm not really a scarf person either.
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So despite my dislike for these hats, I loved Alexander Wang's runway show, the dirty pretty girls like myself in beanies looked impeccable and now Burberry have also delivered a solid collection.. with all looks paired with, yes you guessed it, a beanie. I know these are Fall looks but I still don't think I've been persuaded to wear one of these yet. Other than this questionable accessory, I love all the dark grey pieces and I could see wearing the slim purple trousers a hundred different ways. I adore the chinchilla coats and the gold dress pictured here, and it's black counterpart, are totally amazing.
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So despite my dislike for these hats, I loved Alexander Wang's runway show, the dirty pretty girls like myself in beanies looked impeccable and now Burberry have also delivered a solid collection.. with all looks paired with, yes you guessed it, a beanie. I know these are Fall looks but I still don't think I've been persuaded to wear one of these yet. Other than this questionable accessory, I love all the dark grey pieces and I could see wearing the slim purple trousers a hundred different ways. I adore the chinchilla coats and the gold dress pictured here, and it's black counterpart, are totally amazing.
am i the target moving closer to your choice?
I was pretty much in love with this Balenciaga blazer when I first saw it on the runway last year. I basically put it out of my head until now, after seeing it listed on ebay and WOW!!!
I now have the fun task of figuring out whether or not to buy it.
Labels: balenciaga
2/16/2008
it's much cheaper in the south american towns
I've been lucking out finding all these epic new waxed pieces. This black denim jacket from Drkshdw is pretty much amazing. I'm obsessed with the super long sleeves too but at $647 I don't really think I'll be picking it up, but maybe I'll grab it once it goes on sale.. like a lot of their pieces already have!
Labels: i love black wax
tell you now that the whole town is empty
Great preview clip of the Patti Smith 'Dream Of Life' documentary I'm so stoked on. I seriously cannot wait for this to come out!
Labels: films i dig, patti smith
oh, winds which rush my tale to thee
Love love loved Vivienne Westwood. She delivered a solid collection as usual. A lot of looks I could see adding to my wardrobe of Westwood garments. I've never been a big fan of stars (although that Miu Miu dress, you know the one, was something I nearly picked up) but I have to say that those tights are incredible and I think if I get my hands on that purple dress, I will never take it off. I can already picture my moto jacket over top of it.
Luella killed it as well. I love that Elizabeth caught the Worst Witch influence! She delivered a whole collection of completely wearable pieces and I'd love to wear each one out without fear of spilling champagne and all over it, passing out in it and then wearing it out all day long the following day.
Luella killed it as well. I love that Elizabeth caught the Worst Witch influence! She delivered a whole collection of completely wearable pieces and I'd love to wear each one out without fear of spilling champagne and all over it, passing out in it and then wearing it out all day long the following day.
Labels: london fashion week a/w 09, vivienne westwood
you got the crazy rhythm when you walk
Bing Bang has long been my favorite jewelry company and after perusing their website the other night for new pieces, I found what might possibly be thee best piece of mens jewelry ever. Black Flag cuff links!! This is an iconic emblem for me, growing up listening to Black Flag who still remain a favorite to this day. It's also something I'm really wishing they had made earrings of because I'd get them immediately.. coincidentally, I'll be picking these up for my fiancé to wear at our wedding... and then possibly try to turn them into earrings afterwards, that is if I can't persuade Anna Sheffield to make me some earrings!!
Labels: bing bang, so stoked on
2/15/2008
i don't want nothing from anyone, ain't that much to take
Following up with my obsession of things that are leather or waxed, I just picked up this amazinggg hoodie from Morphine Generation that is black waxed. (I can't stress how fitting their name is with me but I'm pretty happy it isn't big and emblazoned on the back.) I cannnn't wait for it to arrive! (& yeah it's on a dude but wtf they didn't have it in the womens.) Also, it's no Balenciaga jacket from the Barney's Warehouse sale (amazing) but I'm just as stoked on it!
More updates later once I'm finished elsewhere.
Labels: i love black wax, morphine generation
2/13/2008
they said what's up is down, they said what isn't is
I'm basically waiting for Luella & Westwood in London but I'm sure I'll catch some others I'll like as well..
Firstly, Christopher Kane pretty much stoked me out more with his latest Top Shop collection than this one, aesthetically really it wasn't my style although I did manage to find like the one piece in the collection that did not have paillettes, the leather dress with a sort of sheer overlay.
Secondly, the Duro Olowu collection wasn't really for me either but I swear, at first glance I thought that was Susie Bubble opening the show!
Firstly, Christopher Kane pretty much stoked me out more with his latest Top Shop collection than this one, aesthetically really it wasn't my style although I did manage to find like the one piece in the collection that did not have paillettes, the leather dress with a sort of sheer overlay.
Secondly, the Duro Olowu collection wasn't really for me either but I swear, at first glance I thought that was Susie Bubble opening the show!
Labels: leather, london fashion week a/w 09
she who casts the darkest shadow on our dreams
Possible wedding situations..
(I put this together thanks to Polyvore which I totally just discovered and now want to spend hours putting all my clothes into and then trying everything together.. oh man this is some next level clueless shit, right?)
Anyway, I need to find the perfect jacket to throw on over it afterwards for on the back of a moto, right? I was thinking this Meadham Kirchhoff biker coat, while not being able to really splurge on a Chanel tweed.. or just run my old biker moto jacket and save the money for buying up most of Paris.. hmmmmmmmm....
(I put this together thanks to Polyvore which I totally just discovered and now want to spend hours putting all my clothes into and then trying everything together.. oh man this is some next level clueless shit, right?)
Anyway, I need to find the perfect jacket to throw on over it afterwards for on the back of a moto, right? I was thinking this Meadham Kirchhoff biker coat, while not being able to really splurge on a Chanel tweed.. or just run my old biker moto jacket and save the money for buying up most of Paris.. hmmmmmmmm....
Labels: closet crust punks
2/12/2008
the pot of gold is only make-believe
As predicted and with post haste, the Married to the Mob tee I was so stoked on the other day that Sarah from Colette was wearing, is officially out!
Now my only dilemma is which to buy, the purple or gray!?
Now my only dilemma is which to buy, the purple or gray!?
Labels: married to the mob
i've been ten thousand miles in the mouth of a graveyard
I've been very busy lately and neglecting the blog.
I bought new Vans to fuel my Vans addiction. This photo was at the bar but now they're kind of dirty from dancing so much. Also it's weird how even though I'm practially 6 feet tall that my skinny jeans manage to bunch at my ankles. I like them long but sometimes I get them too long and this happens.
I got the new French Vogue and besides the Kate Moss coverage, this ad was my total favorite. I want to find it or see if someone will scan it online so I can do something with it. Hint, hint.
Spent the night with these fine folks. They are probably my number one favorite band right now and I was so stoked to see them again. In a reasonably large bar, we were the only people basically paying any attention to them (which is fucked but after talking about it, all 4 of us were pretty much glad they weren't paying attention, which lead Dex to even announce the song 'rainy skies took my love away' and then 'not that any of you would even understand what that means' and still no one heard except us and we all just laughed then went back to dancing). my boyfriend and I killed it on the dance floor which was so gnar that by their 2nd song, they dedicated their entire set to us and in between each song we'd have a little conversation going where Dex finally said that we could probably sit down and have tea and still no one would notice but he didn't care anyway because we were having fun (they claimed we were their favorite duo audience, ha ha) and was really kind of playing for himself. Dex and Sara are like the most awesome duo you can see live and I'm stoked we hit it off how we did cause they even agreed to come play our wedding (possibly in Paris), which is so goddamn epic.
I bought new Vans to fuel my Vans addiction. This photo was at the bar but now they're kind of dirty from dancing so much. Also it's weird how even though I'm practially 6 feet tall that my skinny jeans manage to bunch at my ankles. I like them long but sometimes I get them too long and this happens.
I got the new French Vogue and besides the Kate Moss coverage, this ad was my total favorite. I want to find it or see if someone will scan it online so I can do something with it. Hint, hint.
Spent the night with these fine folks. They are probably my number one favorite band right now and I was so stoked to see them again. In a reasonably large bar, we were the only people basically paying any attention to them (which is fucked but after talking about it, all 4 of us were pretty much glad they weren't paying attention, which lead Dex to even announce the song 'rainy skies took my love away' and then 'not that any of you would even understand what that means' and still no one heard except us and we all just laughed then went back to dancing). my boyfriend and I killed it on the dance floor which was so gnar that by their 2nd song, they dedicated their entire set to us and in between each song we'd have a little conversation going where Dex finally said that we could probably sit down and have tea and still no one would notice but he didn't care anyway because we were having fun (they claimed we were their favorite duo audience, ha ha) and was really kind of playing for himself. Dex and Sara are like the most awesome duo you can see live and I'm stoked we hit it off how we did cause they even agreed to come play our wedding (possibly in Paris), which is so goddamn epic.
Labels: closet crust punks
2/10/2008
don't fall apart on me tonight
I've fallen head over heels for Jean Pierre Braganza because of Michelle & Susie. While this will be short because I'm running out the door, I absolutely adored his collection today!!!!
Labels: fw 08/09
to ease the pain of idleness and the memory of decay
Spied this iPhone cover at Colette and then did some searching and ended up finding it at Apple for way cheaper. I've been trying to find the right cover for my phone since I got it, disliking most of the bulky plastic cases and I'm pretty pleased to have finally found one suited to me. Also, the color totally sold me.
Labels: closet crust punks
but it's like i'm stuck inside a painting that's hanging in the louvre
So here is the Daphne Guinness article I promised from the March issue of British Vogue. I can't say enough how much I adore her. Incredible article. (Click the photos to make them readable!)
Labels: daphne guinness
2/09/2008
let's try to get beneath the surface waste
Marc Jacobs single collection was totally ZZZZZZZZZZZ.......... but having Sonic Youth play the show was a pretty epic choice. (Sonic Youth to MJ is comparable to Patti Smith and Ann Demeulemeester.) So besides an epic live show, the other best part? These totes!!
I always love L'Wren Scott (which is just my mind associating her with Mick Jagger thus making me dig her.) I absolutely loved the hair and makeup, which is heavy on the eyeliner and not much else (the look I usually run). She used a lot of purple (obvs I liked that) and it was all something that not only could I see L'Wren in but also perfectly on Mick's arm.
I always love L'Wren Scott (which is just my mind associating her with Mick Jagger thus making me dig her.) I absolutely loved the hair and makeup, which is heavy on the eyeliner and not much else (the look I usually run). She used a lot of purple (obvs I liked that) and it was all something that not only could I see L'Wren in but also perfectly on Mick's arm.
Labels: fw 09
the only place open is a thousand miles away
After hanging around bikers for the last 2 years, I've seen the phrase DILLIGAF sewn on more jackets and vests than I can count. There's even a shop on my street called DILLIGAF, which is pretty funny when you think about it. So ffwd to the other night at the MOB party and what shirt is the incredible Sarah from Colette wearing?
(front, back)
Which I can only assume is a new Married to the Mob deal. While I've been behind them from day one, there hasn't been a shirt yet that I've really been compelled to pick up. (The pink shirt from summer 07 of Sarah w/ lollipop was great but still not something I thought I'd wear.) Hopefully they release this shirt because not only is it purple (my favorite) but I think it would be amazing to wear to the bar on a regular basis. (If this somehow happens to be a Colette exclusive, I'll need someone to pick it up for me.. ok?)
(front, back)
Which I can only assume is a new Married to the Mob deal. While I've been behind them from day one, there hasn't been a shirt yet that I've really been compelled to pick up. (The pink shirt from summer 07 of Sarah w/ lollipop was great but still not something I thought I'd wear.) Hopefully they release this shirt because not only is it purple (my favorite) but I think it would be amazing to wear to the bar on a regular basis. (If this somehow happens to be a Colette exclusive, I'll need someone to pick it up for me.. ok?)
Labels: married to the mob, so stoked on
2/08/2008
i done pawned my pistol, baby, my best clothes been sold
So yeah I'm a little behind. It just so happens that fashion week is one of my busiest weeks and I don't get all the time I want to stare at all the pretty collections. As I've said before, I can't wait for Paris!!
The Rodarte runway has gotten so much coverage and it's easy to see why.. I want those tights pretty badly..
The Rodarte runway has gotten so much coverage and it's easy to see why.. I want those tights pretty badly..
Labels: fw 09
2/07/2008
burning hopes and dreams and even impossible schemes
So basically all the hating on Cory Kennedy has pretty much made me dig her now. I am not fond of many people to begin with but one teenage girl getting so many harsh words from a shitload of people who are just jealous & etcetera just doesn't make sense. Anyway, she just did this shirt with Ksubi (who I love) that you can find for $109. While I won't be picking it up, I'm sure there are a number of people who will and the price being the usual for their t-shirts, they are going to make a killing, proving this to be a very smart move on their behalf.
Love her or hate her, she's not going anywhere.
Labels: ksubi
2/06/2008
he knows every song of love that ever has been sung
Back to the Marc Jacobs I once adored, the punk MJ!! So glad he turned out a wonderful collection, I don't think the 'fashion world' could take another hit on the head from Marc! The leather dress! The gray pencil skirt! The plaid dress the resembles my Zara winter coat! Those boots! And um can I get marred in the houndstooth pink number?! I think so!!
Labels: fw 09, marc jacobs
he got a sweet gift of gab, he got a harmonious tongue
Busy busy busy.
Loveeeeed Ben Cho's colletion but is that a surprise? He always manages to pull one look that is so memorable and photographed and this season it was the deer head made of yarn (worn by the lovely Athena from Verte, a staple in every one of Ben's shows, as is the all nighter he usually pulls with friends the day before)!!! Love him.
Loveeeeed Ben Cho's colletion but is that a surprise? He always manages to pull one look that is so memorable and photographed and this season it was the deer head made of yarn (worn by the lovely Athena from Verte, a staple in every one of Ben's shows, as is the all nighter he usually pulls with friends the day before)!!! Love him.
2/05/2008
the cabaret was quiet except for the drillin' in the wall
A new take on thee Lanvin sneakers! I love the patent leather! Geraldine spied this in the Lanvin window. Now they look more like my gold Supra's!
2/04/2008
when i'm dead no more good times will i crave
Chan + Gregg + Judah live on Jools Holland. "Silver Stallion." Amazing.
i swear she's the screaming end
Charlotte Ronson! I loved the make up on the models. The eyelashes, penned on freckles and braided hair as headband were adorable. I was happy she used a lot of purple and I am in love with the tweed she used (as you can see from the photos I chose, it was worn in each of my favorite looks). The first tweed top and blue satin skirt with leather gloves is my total favorite and given the choice, something I'd wear out every night! Lastly, the purple party dress is so cute but the shoes they paired it with were not a good choice (and while I realize they are probably c.rons shoes, they just don't work with the dress!) but I've never been the biggest fan of her footwear anyway so no big deal.
(click on the photos to make them bigger so you can see the detail of the tweed!!)
(click on the photos to make them bigger so you can see the detail of the tweed!!)
Labels: charlotte ronson, fw 09
i got the heart and you got the blood
a blackened dove is a dove the same
Speaking of how rad RockersNYC are, check out their shop right now and until Thursday for an epic sale! $30 for their amazing t-shirts is such a deal it makes me want to wear nothing but Rockers and I already wear my Politricks shirt all the time to begin with.
Let me point out the leopard and zebra striped shirts in amazing bright bright colors, both of which would look amazing with my Ksubi raspberry colored jeans. Which will you pick up?
Labels: rockersnyc
2/03/2008
No idea who's behind the Kill City blog but it's been pointed out to me that they've been running my posts as their own from the Urban blog like word for word which is totally weird, right??? It's not that I don't think Ili at Pop Manifesto and Pete at SuperFantastic deserve the press but nearly word for word??? Even my Ann D Dylan post. Weirdddd! I write generally about things that i think aren't getting that much press or aren't being talked about at all. So 3 posts in like a week of the exact things I'm writing about? And they don't even credit it being from the Urban blog. WEIRD.
Edited to add: Ok I woke up to a couple apologies from those at Kill City. Sean Reveron from RockersNYC (who is the most epic dude who always puts old amazing crust punk videos on his blog and makes some of the best t-shirts featured on this blog) is watching after the blog and just thought the writer had some really epic stories coming in and had no idea the dude was ripping someone off! Hey that's a pretty nice compliment on my end as well. The actual dude who put the stories up as his own apologized and they've now edited the posts to link to the Urban blog. No big deal but I guess I'm doing something right if my words are something worth stealing.
Edited to add: Ok I woke up to a couple apologies from those at Kill City. Sean Reveron from RockersNYC (who is the most epic dude who always puts old amazing crust punk videos on his blog and makes some of the best t-shirts featured on this blog) is watching after the blog and just thought the writer had some really epic stories coming in and had no idea the dude was ripping someone off! Hey that's a pretty nice compliment on my end as well. The actual dude who put the stories up as his own apologized and they've now edited the posts to link to the Urban blog. No big deal but I guess I'm doing something right if my words are something worth stealing.
Labels: imitation of
my dreams are made of iron and steel
OK so Alexander Wang has done it again turning our yet another completely amazing collection (it doesn't hurt that he used like all my favorite pieces either). It was hard to pick what photos to post, what with all the tight + leather + black + ripped tights!! Irina Lazareanu in a jumpsuit with leather details? Amazing. A leather vest with bandage skirt? Amazing. My favorite model right now Meghan Collison running a great monochrome black look with perfect black boots and her stunning bangs (it's been said that the models we like are often the ones we think resemble ourselves and I have no qualms admitting I look like a 16 year old). The tuxedo jacket with leggings as pants was incredible and something I'd see Michelle KOS wear for sure.
So I went with what I would want to wear everday and that is tight pants and a easy to thrown on top with the vest being my favorite look. Overall he totally killed it this season and it really made me like him even more a designer.
So I went with what I would want to wear everday and that is tight pants and a easy to thrown on top with the vest being my favorite look. Overall he totally killed it this season and it really made me like him even more a designer.
Labels: alexander wang, fw 09
time is all i have to give, you can have it if you choose
After seeing this woman on Face Hunter, I officially take back everything bad I've ever said about high waisted jeans because I am in love with the ones she is wearing. WOW!!!
Labels: great style, i love black wax
she breaks just like a little girl
Erin Fetherston really didn't do anything for me but she usually never does so no big deal. I liked the bunny dress from Target (in sort of a teenager with pink opaque tights and biker boots kind of way) and that's about it.
Alexander Wang didn't disappoint and from the first photos I'm seeing, his collection was as marvelous as ever! More on him tomorrow when there are more photos out but for now check out this video showcasing some looks from the collection with the beautiful erin wasson.
Next up, Sass and Bide. I've always adored them and they put on yet another stellar show this season. I could do without some of the sequins but overall it was great.
As I've said before, stick with black + tight + leather and you've got my attention (which, oddly enough they showed but I didn't feature here so whatever).
Alexander Wang didn't disappoint and from the first photos I'm seeing, his collection was as marvelous as ever! More on him tomorrow when there are more photos out but for now check out this video showcasing some looks from the collection with the beautiful erin wasson.
Next up, Sass and Bide. I've always adored them and they put on yet another stellar show this season. I could do without some of the sequins but overall it was great.
As I've said before, stick with black + tight + leather and you've got my attention (which, oddly enough they showed but I didn't feature here so whatever).
Labels: alexander wang, fw 09
2/02/2008
i've been up all night leanin' on the window sill
Maybe "My Life Is Killing My Rock'N'Roll" is true but I'm enjoying a night at home drinking champagne & eating painkillers, writing new posts for my other situaish, listening to the new Kills album & dancing around to it with my boyfriend, reading about teddy boys and listening to the Damned, watching Barfly (my favorite film ever that a friend of mine in LA tracked down for me since the film is long out of print and goes for $$ if you can find it) and oh wait now we're watching Rockers (another total favorite).
(my fiancé playing guitar at my desk)
I changed my calendar today which you can see above, I lovelove this calendar which came with the Jan issue of French Vogue (the only Vogue I really read). Why is it that the great French mags always come with extra things that kind of make them worth your money (Jalouse always have like posters and etc, you know which make the $97 a year price tag seem a bit more reasonable, right?)
(present I got myself from Kiki today!)
Going to go back to looking at renting houses in the French countryside now...
Labels: closet crust punks, i love my boyfriend, kiki de montparnasse
boys will be boys will be boyoyoyoys
Never really checked out her work before but Katy Rodriguez mentioning being inspired by Roxy Music album covers made me definitely seek out the photos from this collection. As you can see from above, they captured it pretty well, if 'Music For Your Pleasure' was the main inspiration, which I think it was. Although, the red tights & matching heels were such an unfortunate choice.
Labels: fw 09
2/01/2008
but how long, babe, can you search for what's not lost ?
After kind of a long time, I finally figured out how simple it is to make my blog look different. I'm trying this out before my friend Chris comes through and makes it look even more epic. The above is my favorite shirt ever.
Labels: closet crust punks
outside in the distance a wildcat did growl
It's starting! It's starting!!!
Great looks from Boy by Band of Outsiders! Moments after seeing the above image on The Fashion Informer (which totally stoked me out) I found all the looks photographed! I love the fur trapper hats that seem to fit in perfectly with each look! I know they were hot there for a minute but whatever, my boyf has a real rabbit fur one that I wore pretty much every night on our last, quite cold vacation and my hair looked just as messy as the models so I'm digging it all for sure.
Great looks from Boy by Band of Outsiders! Moments after seeing the above image on The Fashion Informer (which totally stoked me out) I found all the looks photographed! I love the fur trapper hats that seem to fit in perfectly with each look! I know they were hot there for a minute but whatever, my boyf has a real rabbit fur one that I wore pretty much every night on our last, quite cold vacation and my hair looked just as messy as the models so I'm digging it all for sure.
Labels: fw 09
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