VIVA LA GLAM

Style Bakery Teen is doing a special Nine West shoe giveaway (plus other cool giveaways!).  All you have to do is comment on which Gossip Girl character your style mostly reflects, and you'll be entered. Here are the shoe picks:

MANGO, the Spanish clothing chain now has a blog, available in English and Spanish. Full of fashion, style, and photography, this is my new favorite find:

IT GIRL of the moment: Pamela Reynolds.  The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts grand opening in my hometown of Richmond, VA happened this month, and the museum's chair, Pamela Reynolds wore this dress made of paper (designed by Melody Gulick, a local installation artist) to the gala opening, and to cite the article, she's "Richmond's own Lady Gaga." Here she is with Sen. Mark Warner:

and another:

Isn't she the cutest???

Really interesting article here on Refinery29 about photoshop disasters. Mind you, these are actual photographs that were published in magazines. This blows my mind...

ZARA's new May Lookbook for girls and ZARA Young Menswear April are out! Here are some of my favorites:

Here are some covers for May, just because I like looking at them;)

Vogue Nippon, Lily Donaldson

Vogue Deutsch, Victoria Beckham

Nylon, Vanessa Hudgens, Portia Doubleday, Ashley Greene

Another, Marion Cotillard

Paper, Sarah Silverman

 Three of my favorite models all at once?!? Natalia Vodianova, Freja Beha, and Sasha Pivovarova for i-D

Sutton Foster is currently in talks to play Reno Sweeney in the revival of Anything Goes at the Roundabout Theatre. I still can't get over the fact she was in that one episode of Flight of the Conchords...

There's a new Louis Vuitton Maison store opening up on Bond St. in London on May 28th. Here is a clip from Vogue UK.

Also:

looks

These are a few pictures that have been sitting around on my camera for the past 4 months, waiting patiently (or not so patiently) to be shared with the rest of the world. Enjoy!

Fur hoodie: BB Dakota, Cotton motorcycle jacket: (tj maxx??), black skirt: H&M, red fanny: American Apparel, black tights: Target, shoes: piperlime.com

 Black tank: Old Navy, Off-white sweater: ?, White denim shorts: Levi's (fitted by Lindsay), black tights: Target, Boots: piperlime.com (brand?), belt: stolen from a little black dress from H&M, scarf: TJ Maxx

beanie: Target, black shirt: H&M, Grey blazer: H&M, Jeans: Forever 21, Gold/white kicks: Creative Recreation via Nordstrom Rack, scarf: from TJ Maxx, glasses: D&G

My apologies for not labeling all the items correctly! I intend to start posting more outfit posts, so they'll keep getting better and better, don't worry!

there was a chick

GORGEOUS photo shoot on DesignScene, my new favorite website and blog:

Editorial: London Design

Stylist: Fernando Torres

Hair: Takeshi Kato | Bumble Bumble

Make-Up: Kanako Yoshida |Mac|

Model: Claudia |Premier Models|

Assistant Photographer: Jim

Photographer: Daniel Gil

Website: http://www.danielgilrodrigo.com/ 

New I didn't know about: Denzel Washington is starring in the August Wilson play Fences on Broadway right now!

I have new respect and adoration for Rihanna after I saw this photo published in Harper's Bazaar a few months ago:

Annnnnnnd....Hottie of the week:

BURLYLESQUE

so excited about this documentary! it's showing in NYC right now at First Run Features. 

If you're in the Richmond area this weekend, be sure to check out these events at gallery5:

Boylesque: An all-male variety show. A selection of community members, artists and local celebrities will bare it all in this comically inspired variety show featuring music, comedy, dance and more!.

8PM
ONLY $7!!!!!!!

Sponsored by:
Gay RVA
Copper Pot Distillery
Taboo

Bouncing Betties Burlesque is back for another month and another benefit. This month we are teaming up with The Pinup Angels for another benefit. We will be shimmying and shaking our way to raise money for to send care packages to deployed troops. Join us for another exciting journey on Saturday, April 24th at Gallery 5!

This show will surely enthuse you with all the amazing talent we have in store for you!!!

Featuring the beautiful Bouncing Betties that will bounce from the top to the bottom... Stormie and Skye Sinclaire,

upcoming burlesque starlet... the beautiful, Azalea Faye,

the Carol Burnette of Richmond... the funny and entertaining, Boo Boo Darlin',

one kooky chameleon... the exotic, Kiki Von Kitsch,

and rounding out this amazing show... all the way from Seattle, Washington... a Pinup Angel with a heart of gold... the beautiful and talented, Miss Kitty Baby!

Join us for some fun, laughter, charity and, oh yes, a whole lot of burlesque!

Saturday, April 24th
Gallery 5
200 W. Marshall St.
Doors open at 8pm.
Show starts at 9pm.
$10 Admission

Special thanks to our sponsors...
422 Studio
Anti-Mag

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The poster for the horror film i did last semester, "Melinda".  Kinda stoked to see the finished product by JMU School of Media Arts and Design majors Jason Hendricks and Mike Lococo. The premiere is free and is in the basement of Clementine just downtown, so there's no reason not to come out! Hope to see you there!

Currently reading:

Photoshoot from DazedDigital: "More From the Garden of Earthly Delights."

Brown suede and python platforms on Etsy! These things are vintage, size 6.5. 

the new She & Him album is out! 

She & Him - In The Sun from Merge Records on Vimeo.

spent my evening (since 7PM) making my power point for my senior thesis project on burlesque, it looks quite good. i'll probably post it tomorrow, i'd love to get some feedback before the presentation on friday! 

Hottie of the week: Joseph Gordon-Levitt

I just found this quote on some random forum while looking for a good picture of him: "Joseph Gordon-Levitt: Isn't he gorgeous? I LOVED him in 10 Things I Hate About You... and now he's all grown up! :)" wow. that's embarrassing. 

c'mon bring that beatbox back

fav song right now

photo from Shelley

Amazing find on Etsy. This is a chair and table she made from suitcases! Whimsy or what?!?!

what a great spread from the ASOS email gals. I mean, i assume they're girls. ASOS is such a great go-
to for anything you need. Also, the shipping is $6 no matter what you're getting. $6 shipping from the 
UK! It's wonderful!

I'm soooooo obsessed with this photograph! One of the latest editions taken by Face Hunter, this was 
taken in New York City.

wants more fotos

these cute pics were taken by my friend Danielle a couple days ago. Click on her name for a link to her flickr, ya'll! She's a freelance writer and photographer, and is graduating next month, so be proud!

Derrick! He's moving away to Colorado, so sad! But happy too, cause it'll be so cool! love you bro

me getting in touch with the spring foliage

dylan as "the thinker bmx-er -er" 

anthony NOT being a ham. showin off his sleeve done by Dylan. lookin' goooood

just heard this on the radio...it's hot.

also, this.

thoughtspace

What a pretty pretty day!! Had a job interview this morning, and it didn't take me long to realize sales isn't for me. Even though it's good money with lots of incentives, the thought of going out into the community and selling insurance to businesses just makes me nervous. At least I know I can check that off my list. 

I've always wanted to have a job where I could get a great paycheck, but if it's something I know I couldn't be happy doing, what's the point? I need to be more content with being frugal and living within my means, instead of fantasizing and day-dreaming. Although money would be a plus, I don't want that to be my main focus and desire. It's more important to me to be a creative individual and love what I do, rather than doing something I hate and am uncomfortable doing just so that I can spoil myself. I just have to let go and trust that a good job will come along at the right time. I think it's mainly that I'm sick sick sick of being in school and not having money. Things are going to change a lot when I'm out, and I need to keep looking forward to the future and all the great things that are coming my way!

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Came across this excellent photographer Sandy Kim just yesterday. She's one of Vice magazine's employees of the month and also has a sick blog.  Her photos are a little bizarre, very sexy, and will probably appeal to the "hipster crowd"- if you will. 

Anyone who knows me knows I go ga-ga for anything black or sequined.  Black and/or sequined dresses steal my heart. And there are 2 right now on the Feathers blog. Be sure to check out the site if you haven't already.....

look 1

look 2

 I'm extremely excited about the new book I found in the library yesterday, Pretty Things by Liz Goldwyn.  

Perfect for my senior project on Burlesque.  I talked to Dr. Beck today and we've concluded that writing the 20-page paper makes more sense.  I wanted so badly to have a collaborative performance, but it's just been too difficult to find the time and the resources to make it awesome. At least I'll have some solid research and and knowledge of the burlesque world when I graduate, which in itself is one of the most valuable things I could possess. 

H&M's latest video is an interview with Cameron Silver, owner of DECADES in LA. This short video takes a peep into his private showroom...

Tim Miller came as a guest artist for the past couple of days, he is amazing.  He's a renowned solo performance artist and founded PS122 in New York and Highways in LA. I was able to make it to the workshop he had yesterday, and it was awesome.  We created some original work and then performed for everyone else, quite an emotional experience to say the least. Here's some work of his:

And the hottie of the week is....

Gael Garcia Bernal

bye!

I figured here would be a great place to archive the list of books I want to get my hands on, as well as start reviewing them as I go along. I have lists in various places, but combining them into one will be quite helpful! I've hyperlinked each one so you can read/find out more about them for yourselves!

1. Coal to Diamonds A Memoir by Beth Ditto and Michelle Tea, out September 14th

2. Some Girls: My Life in a Harem by Jillian Lauren, out April 27th

3. If You Have to Cry, Go Outside: And Other Things Your Mother Never Told You by Kelly Cutrone and Meredith Bryan

4. Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang by Chelsea Handler

5. The Teen Vogue Handbook by Teen Vogue

6. Fashion Makers, Fashion Shapers: The Essential Guide to Fashion by Those in the Know by Anne-Celine Jaeger

7. Avedon Fashion 1944-2000 by Richard Avedon and various

8. Mario de Janeiro Testino by Mario Testino

9. Mennonite in a Little Black Dress by Rhoda Janzen

10. George Barbier: The Birth of Art Deco by Barbara Martorelli
11. Who What Wear: Celebrity and Runway Style for Real Life by Katherine Power and Hillary Kerr

(retro) hottie of the week

Michael Palin.  I'm pretty certain he was my first crush, right around the time I was wearing overalls every day and that smiley-face necklace I thought was "oh so cool and hippy-ish".  I remember watching the Holy Grail with my sisters and absolutely swooning.  I assume it was always because of his British Teddy Boy appeal and Monty Python cred.  Whatever, he's gorgeous.

more on the "teddy boy" style later.