our hair was white, the grandma fur was wet+we laughed stumbling through the bitter taste of cold.

cedez+i had a wonderful tromp in the snow last night....i've rarely had the experience, if ever of walking on completely fresh, unmarred snow in nyc...
in conclusion, existential talks+snowday walks-tuesday was a true fact-delight.

in other news,
i've been listening to a lot of this cass mccombs song:
"i went to the hospital"
..................in which he sings, "i wanna be famous for falling in love."
to which i say, what a great romantic/artistic/narcissistic lyric.

might even say it's influencing this artist statement in a nice melancholy fashion..

(as it pretty well vibes with some existential leanings of mine: see simone de beauvoir-my new favorite existentialist. [p.s.why didn't we learn about her rad chica shit in philosophy!?!])

anyhoo, have a listen if you've never, or it's been awhile.


oh+mikes's highly anticipated circa 2010 mixes, ***smoke***+***mirrors***, showed up in the mail this week!!! (click on those links to see brandon's full break down+mike's best/worst albums of the year)
(with some very familiar fotos as album art:)

thus, i'm delighted to be able to introduce you (or remind you if you're cooler than me) about these two great jams i've got on repeat:

pepper rabbit "none shall sleep"
+
bear hands "what a drag"

+in case you're curious about what goes on in my head during the art making process, i thought i'd share some recently googled research topics:

ritual
pop art
nymphs
ideology
narrative
witchcraft
mythology
shamanism
on the road
woody allen
existentialism
thelma+louise
dazed+confused
transcendentalism
social anthropology

one more time, we're gonna celebrate.

my mom used to remind me that "need"+"want" were two very different words.

this would be one of those times i'd prefer to listen to elizabeth-who said i did indeed, "need" this dusky blue grey fur scarf/stole amaze-ness...
sadly it is terribly out of my monetary reach...even with the payment plan they were offering up....

EDIT: just found this foto on the bodkin blog+this gal is just nailing that look i'm dreaming of...(loud+audible sighhhhhh)...

the boots landed in the corner.

30th birthday outfit: vintage leopard fur hat (gloucester, mass. thrift). chiffon spotE croptop (topshop boutique). vintage polyester high waisters (santa barbara thrift). frye boots (broadway'04). new fave 'in god we trust' best fucking friends necklace (gift from KAC+ADF).
jauntsetter party+in god we trust store opening: vintage new york t (haight-ashbury vintage shop). a.p.c. moto. knee highs (h+m). vintage garter skirt (circa now clothing swap). chloe for O.C. buckle booties (creatures of comfort). theory cashmere cardi (bergdorf goodmans).
school day+errands: CHANEL classic jumbo i.e. no-big-deal-30th bday gift to myself!!!!(chanel store 57th st.). vintage french sailor top (found in dad's closet in maine). phamous faux fur vest (pixie market LA). kerrigan skinnies (hilary rush). vintage riding boots (brooklyn flea). samma necklace.
artwork-meeting+errands: crystal pouch (new age boutique in ventura). vintage liz claiborne shades (red white+blue thrift). AA top. tripp faux leather pants (trash+vaudeville). suede chloe plastic strap flats (zoe princeton)
bodkin+steven alan presentation: vintage whiting+davis chainmail top (santa fe thrift). samma necklace (sample sale). vintage levi's 684 (new hope vintage). blue bow topshop heels (london). doorknockers (sidewalk vendor).
birthday dinner at the airstream: vintage victorian dress (maine antique mall). vintage shoulder grazer rhinestone earrings (eye candy). phamous faux fur vest (pixie market). tights (h+m). chloe for OC buckle booties.
russian red show+delorean party+vice party (CMJ): burfitt mega high waisters (creatures of comfort). vintage t (borrowed from a boy years ago). a.p.c. moto. red socks (walgreens). vintage combat boots (savers albuquerque)
second stop coffee time: vintage native american blanket (brooklyn flea). waffle knit union suit (san louis obispo thrift). minnetonka booties (trading post on i40). vince sweater. vintage french army jacket (portobello market).
acne paper party: vintage harley davidson eagle t (gift). vintage high waisted paper bag pants (red white+blue thrift). TSE cashmere cardigan (gift). rachel comey hand painted harlequin platforms (sample sale). CHANEL bag. cowry shell belt (hand me down from my sister-i think she got it in africa).
first day of spanish class: vintage ny sparkle t (sanfran). high waisted big wale cords (h+m). basket bag (tossa de mar). vintage patchwork lace ups (long island city salvation army-sussed out by turner)
dumont lunch date: vintage top (LIC salvation army). phamous vest (pixie market). teal skinnies (house guest leftovers). vintage patchwork lace ups (LIC salvation army). vintage silver hoops (india).
meredez birthday lunch+dinner: vintage native american blanket (japanese kids at brooklyn flea). tsumori chisato drape neck dress (zoe princeton). AA forest green tank. tights (h+m). turquoise+coral necklace (santa fe native american market). vintage combat boots (savers albuquerque).
cash honey benefit at papabubble+classic car club: vintage mini hat (thomasville georgia antique store). broken in t (handed down by one of my siblings in high school). navy skinnes (h+m). socks(?). chloe platform oxfords (intermix mega sale). vintage horn necklace (the garment room).
robert blake's solo show opening: vintage silver+turquoise necklace (outdoor market in turkey). phamous faux fur vest (pixie market). c+c tank. vintage bells (santa barbara thrift). frye boots.
dirty30 dance off: vintage rabbit fur coat (ventura thrift). vintage red blouse (thrift somewhere). silver+turquoise+coral necklace (santa fe native american market). grey ant high waisters (circa now). lanvin patent leather stripper shoes (zoe princeton).
errands+rossellini performance+kandisky opening at the guggenheim: grey ant shades (opening ceremony). vintage vest (savers? red white+blue?). dad's french boater top. vintage kids tights (never to be worn again cause the crotch kept dippin'too low). platform la cubierta canvas lace ups (tossa de mar)
ryan+melissa's wedding: rag+bone skirt (zoe princeton). AA tank. vintage velvet bow+veil topper (vermont antique shop). chloe sevigny for OC buckle booties.
coffee date: vintage dress-cut-too-short-but-wearing-it-anyway (ventura thrift). crystal pouch (ventura new age shop). tights (h+m). frye boots. a.p.c. moto.
rebecca minkoff fashion show: vintage native american fetish animal necklace (santa fe flea market). hand me down t. cropped fleur coat (philadelphia vintage shop). vintage hustler cutoffs (thrift somewheresville?). chloe for OC buckle ups. hermes birkin (istanbul market).

there once were ladies of the evening.

union hall lass. thursday.
kat. williamsburg. thursday.

spotted on broadway+prince

this wildcat.
kat and i were bopping around seeking art+homewares when we both took notice of this gal, proudly wearing this wild ensemble, don't get us wrong-we've both been searching for the perfect leopard coat for awhile..at this point, she's found TWO, including my dream one by elizabeth+james from last year..and i have is a crazy fake that looks more like a wiley dalmation..anyhow, the point is-i like some leopard print, but this is some next levs shit-- leopard print ho0ps, baby adorned in top to bottom leopard love under that blanket, and the kicker-2 different leopard print fanny packs/bum bags!
wowza, anyhow, she was so amazing i had to turn around and snap some from both sides..

three black boots with a side of mojito and quinoa