SKATE OR DYE....

--There was a whole lotta tie dye and skate decks at South Coast Plaza last weekend --

If you were there, you can thank the peeps at Element and Beachworks for throwin down another kickass event....

ANOTHER REASON TO LOVE HUMPDAY...

Okay, so we all know that wednesdays are a little bit of great because they

serve as a reminder that its ALMOST friday-- but, now you have another reason to rejoice in this midweek wakeup:

For some of us B.A.B.s --(broke ass bitches) - we dont have the luxury of C.D. slash MP3 slash crazy musical abilities in our vehicles... so we resort to what is left of american radio.  

-- 100.3 'the sound'  to the rescue! -- not only do they play pretty phenomenal tunes with minimal commercial interuptions-- but they dedicate an ENTIRE DAY to Album sides. -- and, if you've been following closely, connecting the dots -- you've hopefully figured out that it is, indeed - every WEDNESDAY! So tune in to help your L.A. traffic rage.

 ~a little crosby stills and nash got me to work this morning... 

TRANSITION PROPOSITION...

Sadly, even in southern California we can feel the summer sun fading away into the cool fall breeze. Keep your chins up kids: this means we can make way for huge cozy cardigans, drool worthy boots, and bangin statement jackets. I vote that we get to keep some summa tho....

especially all the spicy little dresses that you've been collecting. -- BONUS,  they look rockin with booties.....

Here's some favorites from the archive paired with current season booties from Urban Outfitters...

SIDE NOTE: I am still completely obsessed with this Pucci dress.....

YOU BETTA ASK SOMEBODY.........

A personal favorite... a real page turner <3

EVERYBODY'S WORKIN FOR THE WEEKEND....

And in case you have no plans.... let me hook you up with some saucy situations......

TONIGHT (Friday the 25th if you didn't know)

if you are in the mood to be completely blown away by

 a musical experience, dig thru your couch cushions and scrounge up 9 bucks..... and Pre-game- cuz you're headed to the Soma.....

SATURDAY:

Sleep in, I know you're hungover.... have a bloody mary and throw on some dirty clothes, our friends at Element and family at Beachworks are throwin down at south coast plaza - get your skate sesh and tie dye sesh on.....

SATURDAY NIGHT (LIVE):

If you're a silverlake lova and a spaceland/echoplex dweller, the name Nico Stai couldn't

possibly draw a blank for you. If you have not seen his music, let alone heard his haunting

and addictive lyrical prowess-- you muuuuust head to Bar Pink to let him and his band pull

you into their mesmerizing performance. I cannot count how many times i have seen him

play... and in no way is that embarrassing : )

TAKE ANOTHER LITTLE PIECE OF MY HEART.....

Why don'tchya, Billabong? -- 

gotta throw down for the Bong since they can do no wrong in my book. Here's a few of my current faaaaavorites...

Number 1.  Is it just me? or does the billabong Jr's marketing get more rad and more b.e.a.utiful every season? 

Number 2: If you ain't still filthy with it, then you should educate yourself and check out the much anticipated "Still Filthy" surf film that bong men's marketing fired out at ASR this year- the soundtrack is amazing and every single surfer's part in the film is epic -  keep a keen eye out for the Wade Goodall section because it's pretty mind blowing.......  

Already caught the film?.... well, pack up your retro onesie snowsuit and head over to Colorado for the premiere of their collaboration with Transworld Snowboarding "GET REAL".... .. and hey, while you're not digging on Scotty Lago, you can snag some free chipotle burritos from the Billabong RV.....

Number 3. - savin the best for last: - > any news about Taj Burrow is good news to me - but when you add fashion in there, that's a double dose of sexy. Holiday '09 just got a whole lot merrier -- Taj has collaborated with the bong team to make a small collection of sportswear that's bound to make any guy look a little mo betta..... check it out at billabong.com..... 

ahhhhh.... so dreamy : )

~CATCH A BEAT~

If your in the COSTA MESA area -  do your self a favor and checkity check out this band tonight--- they go on at 11, and they're worth the wait... 

THE MIXTAPE...

Welcome to P.B.E. - not to be confused with P.B.R. (while it is wildly delicious, and just about $free.99 at most classy establishments) - is my mixtape. - or mix C.D. - or playlist - whatever makes this analogy easier for you. Basically, im gonna throw a bunch of shit up here. Things that i love - but mostly - things that inspire me daily. - It's kinda like when you take a road trip... and you make that mix C.D.- choosing all these amazing songs based on the friends that you're traveling with, the places you're going, and the memories you'll make-- sometimes it's like 30 songs long, (in which case you're like SHIT, this wont fit onto one cd, so you make a "road trippin part 2")....... okay im getting off course here -- 

This blog serves as my creative release - and i got a lot to release and some of it's pretty random so - come along for the ride if you'd like, or dont -- either way --  it's gonna be a good soundtrack....

WELCOME TO THE THUNDERDOME......FaShIoN wEeK

FASHION WEEK

A MEDLEY OF EYE CATCHERS...

- that which follows are some lookers from Fashion week. It's not a CNN full coverage intensity, just some of my favorites -- thank you STYLE.COM!------------------------------

FASHION WEEK: TWENTY 8 TWELVE

Hi - -  Bridget Bardot called.... she wants to marry you....

 - TWENTY8TWELVE -  

FASHION WEEK: BURBERRY PRORSUM

mama, you've been on my mind.....

Burberry's drapery and antiqued brown belts set the stage for a dreamy memory fest..... and im diggin it

FASHION WEEK: PROENZA SCHOULER

Just when i thought i couldn't love Proenza Schouler any more than i already do --- they go and one up themselves.

 The colors, patterns, and styling of this line are bad ass enough to put a hush on they're obsession worthy accessory line.... for a little bit at least....

FASHION WEEK: PETER SOM

Hey, Peter Som -- do you get a free pair of mile high model gams with those hot shorts? -- i'll be taking a loan out shortly....

Hot stuff baby this evenin........

Borderline obsessed with the pattern/color; symmetry and -mostly- the styling of this dress. An exposed zipper wrapped by a western inspired turquoise tipped belt? very much i like!

FASHION WEEK: MATTHEW WILLIAMSON

- - Matthew Williamson servin up some saucy patterns.. and even saucier silhouettes....

Crazy sexy cool -- hey daddy warbucks, hook it up with one of each of these? thanks

FASHION WEEK: HALSTEN

Dear Halsten: is this the real life? Is this just fantasy.......

and for this, i steal a Carly-ism:   'So Dreamy'....

FASHION WEEK: RVCA X ERIN WASSON

I love me some RVCA and a few of Erin Wasson's creations reminded me just that.......

oh, we'll keep it Neil, dont you worry....

hello dip-dyed chambray. Meet peekabo lace bandeau... i think you'll get along swimingly...

is that gold crushed velvet? In any case, you can pair that gem with these tasty tie dyed denim high waisters or whatever you fancy.... cuz im pretty sure it will ALWAYS go down smooth..

FASHION WEEK: DOO RI

*Anyone who can make me wanna drop my almost entire menswear wardrobe and slip into some pastel-esque silk dresses and ruffled shorts deserves a seeeerious shout out....... Doo  Ri: making girly look damn good

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FASHION WEEK: BOY BY BAND OF OUTSIDERS

Long johns and silk..... and a magical backdrop:  Boy By Band of Outsiders...

FASHION WEEK: ADAM

Liquid gold; swinging fringe necklaces; bay breeze blue; and airy white..... thanks ADAM..