Why I love this editorial:
1. It is most likely considered sacrilegious to Christians, particularly Catholics.
2. I lust for gaped teeth.
3. Lara Stone is the self-proclaimed “fat one” though she doesn’t want to be anymore.
4. Breast grabbing.
5. It looks like Lara is having an orgasm in the last photo.
6. Styled by Carine Roitfeld, who still manages to either subversive, offensive and/or both.
7. The jewelry is pretty cool too.
photos via fashionising
I am not the person who falls for “it” items nor have I ever desired a look that can be easily replicated. I’m not the girl who constantly buys/consumes and then a month later wants to sell said items. Having said that (insert last week’s Curb Your Enthusiasm joke here) let me explain my obsession with these shoes. As a riot grrrl in my teens (all of my teens) I developed an unhealthy relationship with leopard, thus the moment I saw these shoes walk down the runway, I was in love. True love.
My look has been cultivated over the years and these feel like they’re a missing piece to my puzzle. I look forward to the moment I have these on my feet. After all, I’ve been looking for leopard wedges since my Target ones bailed on me last year.
shoes: Alexander Wang Spring 2010
I love meeting friends for brunch, especially if the cafe’s menu is French faire and delicious lattes are the standard. French Market Cafe in Venice is such a relaxing spot to drink coffee and catch up with friends. I was delighted even more when I perused their menu of French treats which offered dishes like croque monsieurs, crepes, and quiches. Délicieux! After deliberating over my choices, I finally went for an omelet with avocado, tomato and chevre. To my surprise it also came with a toasted baguette and jam. Paired with the honey latte, it was perfection. They’ve got a great french market inside if you want to leave with your favorite french coffee, chocolates, and Paris Vogue. Merci beaucoup to the lovely Nina who suggested the spot!
Walking down Abbot Kinney we had to stop at one of our favorite book stores, Equator Books. You’ll even notice the amazing Miranda July in my photo of Asael looking at books. Love her. It was so cute seeing her and director Mike Mills (her husband) perusing the shelves. They have a superb selection of rare books so if you’re a fan of vintage book jackets like I am, I suggest you go take a look.
wearing: vintage Laundry jumpsuit, vintage Harrods tote, and American Apparel Fontana vintage sunglasses
Films. Watching and critiquing them is one of my favorite things to do and I take it very seriously. If you know me, I’m sure you would agree. If we’re not familiar yet, let me just fill you in – I will not recommend a bad movie to you. I just won’t. I consider my film taste only of the superior level but can also laugh out loud when I tell you I’ve seen You, Me, and Dupree one too many times. At least I know it is bad.
I’ve seen 4 films in the past couple of weeks and have seen the trailer for Tom Ford’s A Single Man at least twice. Usually if I’m impressed with merely a clip of a film then I know I’m in for something good. Do I even need to tell you it stars Julianne Moore? I think not. It opens in selects theaters on December 11 and I can promise you I’ll be seeing it.
Don’t miss Tom Ford’s directorial debut. I think his talents reach far beyond the world of fashion.
When I read the news that model Daul Kim was found dead in her Paris apartment an air of sadness loomed over me. For her family and friends who have lost her, I am sure words cannot even describe their pain.
What makes this story most morose is that another young woman has taken her life and the discourse as to why has barely scratched the surface. Reporters have turned to her now private/locked blog Iliketoforkmyself for answers but so many seem to already be staring them in the face. This year alone we have heard from 3 different top models on how difficult their lives have been in the oh-so-glamourous world of modeling. They, like us, are taught to believe that there’s no changing the industry and if you cannot cut it, you’re skin isn’t thick enough.
In 2009 Ali Michael openly discussed her eating disorder, Crystal Renn wrote a memoir about the pressures for perfection and Sara Ziff produced a documentary film which exposed models being plucked from obscurity, told not to eat, given drugs, and pressured to endure sexual assault. This is certainly not the life I’d wish upon anyone. Accountability? Why hasn’t this word been mentioned?
Many who consume and live for high fashion fail to notice that the models they’re worshiping are merely children, as was Daul when she entered this business. She died at age 20.
Lonely, deprived, overworked, and incredibly young. If we love these models so much why don’t we do them a favor and have a real discussion.
I’d first like to say that maybe our meal shouldn’t have started off with duck tongue. Indian Restaurant, a place I’ve passed by since I was in high school and live 1 block from has been calling me for years. Seriously, I don’t know why it took me this long as I’ve eaten my way around the San Gabriel Valley. The restaurant serves Taiwanese food and lots and lots of beer. Their signs dawns an Indian Chief head and all of the girls are dressed in skimpy uniforms with feathers stuck in their hair – yes, I do realize how offensive that is. The decor is part adobe hut, part Tokyo Lobby (SG) and part crazy town. For reals.
I think we were the only people not drunk there on a Friday night at 11:30 p.m. That’s probably the best way to enjoy the place as our food left much to be desired. Usually when I don’t like the food somewhere I’ll tell people to skip it but this place seems really fun for a party of drinkers. Even tables get dice to play Chinese drinking games!
Monday night I made it out to the What Goes Around Comes Around vintage swap party hosted by Geri (Because I’m Addicted), Alexi (imboycrazy) and Monica Rose. Asael and I had no idea what to expect so I gathered up three vintage pieces I thought were worthy of swapping: a Balmain boyfriend shirt, Christian Dior scarf, and YSL vest. We had a blast perusing the racks which hung the clothes you could swap for . A big thanks to Alicia of Inny Vinny (pictured right) for helping me navigate the floor.
It was a fun night needless to say. Jumping from rack to rack just waiting for something great was quite the hilarious scene. What I enjoyed most was simply the fun conversation mixed with 70s rock blasting by DJ Magdalena. You can catch her spin real vinyl every Wednesday at Stinkers in Silverlake.
wearing: vintage Chloe jacket,hat, and silk pants, Jil Sander bag and Bakers YSL-esque heels
A big thanks to the magnificent Grace Coddington for casting Lady Gaga as the old Witch (Hansel & Gretal) in the December issue of Vogue Magazine. In addition, I vehemently support the resurrection of Lily Cole, as she has been one of my favorite models over the past 10 years.
See all the photos here.
I’m kinda zonked right now from a hilarious and fun filled evening but this photo was too good to not share. And it was the only one I took the whole evening! Karla, Geri, and I are demonstrating some signature blogger facial expressions: the laugh, the pout, and the smirk.
A big thank you to Lucrecia of Fashion is Poison who provided the vintage clothing and a cool makeup artist on set. Shout out to Kat at Urban Decay. What a treat to meet and hang out with the L.A. fashion bloggers. Look forward to seeing you all again. I’ll be adding you to my blogroll, no doubt.
Check out karlascloset, becauseimaddicted & fashionispoison
When the results of the Fashion Intel survey were in, one of top things readers wanted to see were the places I go to in L.A. and the surrounding areas. Welcome to the very first, Places to Go.
How can you go wrong with a place called Loving Hut? You cannot. Especially when it is run by people who follow the Supreme Master – Ching Hai – who has been described as “part Buddha, part Madonna”. If you have never visited the Supreme Master TV website, then you haven’t lived! Please check it out and report back. Ha, they even play that station in the restaurant. If you find to that you start slipping away into a cult state of mind, then we’re in the same boat. It is indescribably weird and fascinating.
Loving Hut serves delicious vegan good. Since I’ve decided to drastically change my meat intake, it is great to have a restaurant down the street that offers delicious Vietnamese bun thit nuong (though the noodles weren’t vermicelli), veggie curry and faux chicken tenders. Even with as much as I cook, it is so nice to go somewhere with delicious menu options. Plus, nothing is over $10.
For those of you who know me, you know that I’m all about the drink and this place has some of the best. May I suggest the rose lemonade (pictured above) or the piña colada that Asael got. Amazing. Save the planet and watch this hilarious video. How many of the 15 languages on the screen can you read?
Lady Gaga has done it again. From the images I probably don’t even need to tell you how amazing her new music video for Bad Romance is. Razor blade glasses! The McQueen shoes! A hairless pussy! Bear train! Setting a man on fire! There’s so much more.
Watch it in full, here.
Film has always been a love of mine. What equally mirrors my love of watching films is critiquing them. As I am currently trying to map out my future, I’ve become increasingly interested in USC’s critical studies program which offers an M.A. or Phd. This has become very appealing to a girl who loves a critical examination of mass media and popular culture, particularly film.
An Education is one of the only films I truly enjoyed this year. Finally, my dreamboat Peter Sarsgaard has got the role I’ve been dying to see him in – so sexy. Set in 1960s England, the film’s backdrop and fashion left me inspired to grab one of the many hats I own and pair it with some leopard. Carey Mulligan looked lovely, but it was every outfit worn by Rosamund Pike that had me taking notes. Obviously clothes are not what a good movie makes, but since this is a fashion blog, I needed to gush.
I haven’t seen this mentioned anywhere else, but this film was absolutely feminist. The main character is a brilliant young girl destined for Oxford but decides to discover art, jazz and Paris instead of academia. I won’t reveal how everything unravels but this character does not weaken, instead you see her become an amazing young woman. What I appreciated most is that she has control over her autonomy all the awhile being brilliant and super stylish. Perfect.
See it.
Driving down HWY 1 there is no shortage of organic produce, pumpkins, pies and jam. Asael and I saw a sign that said “jam tasting” and we immediately made a u-turn and drove right up to the jam haven. The place was called Swanton Berry Farm and is the oldest organic strawberry farm in Califonia. The place had tons of jams to sample – which we did – and if you wanted to buy something, it was on the honor system. All you had to do was leave your money and make change if you needed. Ah, what a way to live.
We grow nopales (cactus) in my backyard so I was excited to see this field of them when we visited the farm. The place was full of wonderment, including these teeth and an awesome scale that I just had to share with you.
The last photo is of one of my favorite places in the world, Big Sur. What a great view from Nepenthe restaurant at sunset. Cannot wait to return.
Tuesday night I got back from a wonderful trip to Tracy – San Francisco – Half Moon Bay – Pescadero – Coastanoa – Big Sur. My honey and I had an amazing time and it was so hard to go back to work. In Pescadero we stopped by Harley Farms, home to the cutest goats and some of the most delicious goat cheese I’ve tasted. We had so much fun sampling over 10 cheeses and playing with the barn kitties. If you’re driving down HWY 1 I highly recommend you visit Harley Farms.
Just 10 miles down the road was our campground at Costanoa. A big thanks to my friend Stefani for her recommendation. We had an amazing time there. Our canvas tent was a lovely getaway in the woods, equipped with a heated mattress pad. Our campground had a jacuzzi where wild times were had and it was such a treat simply to enjoy all the silence. In the evening we spotted at least 20 deer grazing just steps away from us. We even saw a fox! I love wildlife.
Tomorrow, Big Sur.
wearing: vintage leopard blazer, vintage Valentino pants, J Crew tissue sirt
