MO MONEY, MO - STACHE!!

Some may call a hearty fascination with the mustache, "creepy". Well, i say "bite your tongue" because im hard pressed to find anything more glorious, captivating and hilarious than a solid mustache, especially worn proudly on a friend. 

You could imagine my excitement then when a dapper young gentleman friend clued me in on the australian tradition of MOVEMBER. - such inspiration coming from a kid who takes about 6 months to grow peach fuzz on his upper lip... i knew i had to support the cause. -- yes, it is a month long celebration of the mustache in all its rare shapes and forms... a chance to showcase your talents and classiness, but also, and probably more importantly (debatable) is that all of the proceeds go to men's prostate cancer and depression. 

this site is filled with enough spectacular articles and photos to entertain a small army. please dial this into your address bar... and check back frequently....

http://au.movember.com/

and yes, there is also a site completely dedicated to stripping away the masculinity of any boy who isn't man enough to "grow a mo". 

http://www.getsomenuts.com.au/movember/public/

 -- let me get this straight: AUSTRALIANS....teams of men trying to grow facial hair, and full on bashing of anyone who thinks they are too cool. Yeah, my life is complete...

STERLING SILVER....MAYBE EVEN PLATINUM

Sure, good looks don't hurt: but i'm not throwin the word "babe" around lightly. To truly qualify you've gotta have a little bit mo --- and let me just say: brains and a laaaarge sense of humor (plus a nice set of eyes and spectacular hair -c'mon im only human) makes you a shoe-in for the "BABE ALERT" callout.

-- Sterling Spencer might just have it all. - Sure he's a young buck, a stud if you will:
He surfs for Billabong....well let me rephrase -- he KILLS slash RIPS for billabong (check his part in 'still filthy' if you need re-assurance) - but his sure fire way into any chick's Babe category is his ridiculous sense of humor and fox like cleverness. Dont believe me? Check out his blog - you will cry, guaranteed. Shit, anyone who combines mythical creatures and Burritos has my vote! Keep on keepin on Spence-- oh, and feel free to gimme a ring anytime


http://sterlingspencer.com/

BONA-FIDE BADASS

new talent, rare talent, and established talent all coexist quite swimmingly in a little environment that calls itself BONA DRAG. - > reaching back to the 60's gay culture to pull out their name, Bona Drag means 'nice outfit'. Quite fitting for an online tiny treasure chest filled with some of the most amazing jewelry, shoes and other interesting and refreshing pieces from designers new and old. Currently looking to major in winning the lottery so i can scoop up their entire jewelry collection........Here's some reeeeeal lookers:

check out the whole fam damily at: www.bonadrag.com

RIGHT IN YOUR BACKYARD.....

Times are tough, but you don't need a trust fund to catch the excitement wave. Broke and Bored? quit takin your surroundings for granted and get out into nature my friends.... if nothing else you'll relax and breathe in some quite phenomenal views --- roll down to the Dana Point jettys for some prime examples......

Sorry M.J., but THIS is it...

Since i can't make it tonight, i expect all of you there----- ONE DOLLAR BEERS and I promise you, an AMAZING FREE SHOW--- plus, you can get your 15 minutes o' fame if you so fancy because Nico Stai is shooting his video for Dead Pony. -- 


Grab your thrift store hipster sequined tight loose fabulous ensemble and get your ass to GHETTOGLOSS!!


WWW.MYSPACE.COM/NICOSTAI

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feel free to click on any of the compositions i have posted to get the FULL EFFECT


* Translation: the pics are tiny :*(  -- so click on them to make them bigger : )

STYLIGHTS....

Sure, my top choice for a closet raid would be Mary-kate Olsen, but these Movers and Shakers come in a close second. - here's some favorites from STYLE.COM:

a). hello, Leather: can i steal your shoes avec tights situation? Love.--- and as for your friend -easily obsessed with that exposed zipper skirt and black tank combo. - the print on the skirt is perfect for taking this outfit into Holiday.


b). first of all, lets talk about this jacket... and why you would ever take it off!-- insaaaane: army green with embellishments? yes please! -- and then there's your booties- ummm, swapsies?!?- great choice for fall. She got to keep her, probably $500, boyfriend jeans and subbed out the slouchy tank and sandalias for some amazing fall feel booties, a cozy scarf and a statement jacket that's to die for. 


c). not always my favorite in the style department- but i just can't say no to a boyfriend blazer-- and a silk one at that!! -- what really made this a hit for me though, was that amazing neon accented clutch- sure does pop off that silver silk quite nicely, now doesnt it?

Guess times aren't so tough for the rich and the fab - bustin out the sequins and fur like it aint no thang....


a). okay, while her pose is not the most flattering- i do love the draping on this dress,-paired with it's silvery sheen, it's pretty damn dreamy. - cant fail to mention also how lovely the body and neckline of the jacket is. Yes it's simple- but it's also perfect-- and so is her hair <3


b).The color and shape of this sequined jacket are perfecto -- super flattering coupled up with a slim/slinky tank and some sexily fabricated harem pants. In addition- there's no denying how genious it was that she topped the whole thing off with that casual/colorful across the shoulder satchel- righhhht on.


c). i am in dyer need of the perfect deliciously soft faux fur vest/jacket-- and this beeze has it right on the money.---- sooooooo dreamy.


d). everyone knows im a sucker for a sequined blazer  - love at first sight... - and, although she sure as hell isn't rockin that face- she's definitely rockin that suuuuuper cute feather headband : )

who says models can't dress themselves?
a). so rich, so pretty-- not many faces can handle the slicked back hair look, but then again, she is a model. Also pleasing that she threw a white leather moto jacket on with some sassy silk printed harems and FLATS-  ahhh to be tall and skinny...
b).hello flower child! - not a bit overdone as she mixes her delicate hair piece with a shredded top, loose mens inspired trousers, and heavy hardware jewelry and bag.


c) okay, some might say this is the alien version of where's waldo - but im diggin this little ensemble. first off, you cant go wrong with this strong shouldered blazer that is in virtually everyones clothing arsenal now-- and, while not ingenious to pair it with skinnies and a striped top -- her shoes are INsannnne - and those glasses are more than enought to turn heads

GREAT SIGHTS.....

First and Foremost: a very happy TACO TUESDAY to all of you fine folks that appreciate the deliciousness that is mexican food, and also, the power of the one dollar bill---oh and a midweek margarita- cannot forget that...


Moving on..... people say 'A photo is worth a thousand words'. Whether it's a personal photo, or one of a complete stranger's...... whether you remember everything from that night (or in some cases ;) nothing at all ) --- These are not my photos but i might just have a million words..... check out the rest of these little dreamweavers at http://www.chromasia.com/

CHEERS TO MUSICALLY INCLINED PARENTALS....

Without which, i wouldn't be me- and you wouldn't be you......


besides being beyond grateful, in retrospect, for growing up under the arms of two people who own a record collection chalked full of the obvious greats like Bob Dylan and Janis Joplin: and who make my foundest memories of weekends at our cabin set to the music of Van Morrison, Jimmy Buffet, and Bob Marley. But they also had me dancing around the kitchen to Annie Lennox and David Grey. 


How appropriate then, that Grey's new album dropped september 14th, and one of the best songs on the album is featuring ms. Lennox herself. Sweeeet sweet music to my ears....

URBAN SKURFING PT 2....

Not even the tip of the iceberg.....but enough for now....

And here's some other sensational pieces that you might just need to have....

URBAN SKURFING.....

Although this post as nothing to do with the origin of it's name (boating all day and into a night that included a maggoty bar with even maggotier regulars; an hour long fortune telling  appointment; and a fountain skurfing session.....what a monday..) -- --- It DOES have to do with Urban outfitters... so i deemed the titled appropriate...


Since it's a regular occurrence that walking into an Urban outfitters makes me want an entire new wardrobe -- i have collected some stylish duds from their website and mangled them together into little gems -- so many outfits... so little money.... - thanks to the constant sales at good ol'  U.O. -- you won't burn a hole in that wallet of yours.....

salivating yet? Hold that thought... more coming soon.....

IN WITH THE IN CROWD.....

Cowboys, Indians, AND The Growlers??? Oh my....


The Coach house has a lot to offer tonight --  kickin the night off right with a short film by Robbie Keigel then rollin thru Blind Boy Paxton, Crooked Cowboy and The Freshwater Indians...... droppin their Record in true Growlers steeze -- should be a night to remember....although we all know you might not......

STREET STEEZE...

With the mounds of street style sights floating thru the internet abyss, it's hard to land on a true gem...  - let me make that endless search for a needle in a haystack a one stop shop for you.....


enter Tommy Ton - already a new feature on Style.com - he is making a permanent footprint off the runway and on the streets.....

Check Style.com for his latest beauties -- straight doin work on the Paris streets.... insanity will ensue.

SIGHTSEEING....

You can file these photos under INSANELY RIDICULOUSLY AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL in the dictionary... thanks!

THE FIRST STEP IS ADMITTING YOU HAVE A PROBLEM...

Maybe because the first song to hook me was titled "Like Alcohol", or -most likely- because after every show, you cannot get his heart pounding melodies out of your head... and you don't want to.... = but im addicted to Nico Stai- and LIKE ALCOHOL, he goes down just as smooth and leaves you feeling just as hazy in the best way possible.... you will leave his show floating...   and you have quite a few opportunities to let him and his bandmates wisk you away....

*OCTOBER 9TH at NEW NOISE SANTA BARBARA alongside dozens of kickass mentionables (i.e.)
  Zach Gill (ALO); THE GROWLERS (YOU WILL BE AMAZED); and Happy Hollows.


*OCTOBER 16TH: show up lookin classy and dapper, cuz they're shooting a live video for their single "Dead Pony." BONUS: it's at the newly located badass venue/gallery GHETTOGLOSS in Hollywood -- DOUBLE BONUS: its Free!! - Get There!


*NOVEMBER 2ND at Detroit Bar in costa mesa-- the dim lighting and expensive beer will more than set the scene. Plus, you're bound to find some babes....


watch for this one live...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSrmALqYP6M

Time to Get Weird in Laguna...

-Round 10 for the COSMIC CREEK event to hit our waters and watering holes-

Pack some brews and grab some babes for the contest and beachside shenanigans at Salt Creek this Saturday and Sunday morning. 

AND--make sure to pencil Honolua and Billabong into your saturday night Laguna festivities because this years concert fiesta is being described as "part Woodstock/Warhol Factory/Surf stomp & great Charity event all rolled into one" - now that's my cup o tea......

YOU WAITED FOR ME IN THE RAIN........

It was a dismal day in Milwaukee- July 9th, 2006..... but weather was no where near enough to stop us from heading to Summerfest... in fact, it's usually pretty dismal in the midwest (BUT I LOVE IT-sidenote)
Anyway, we were en route to see Jack's Mannequin for probably the third or fourth time. It was raining. let me rephrase- it was torrentially pouring. We didnt care. Newspapers overhead, we booked across the million stage outdoor venue, music was stopping, people were rushing to leave... we were rushing to stay. We made our way through the bleachers to the front where our buds had been waiting for us for hours. All music stopped and we realized that all the bands were cancelling. No one wanted to chance it in the storm.... except for Andrew McMahon. The night creeping in and a full moon on the rise, He stepped out into the pouring rain and made a few life changing announcements. 


Number !: The Rain was no obstacle for him and his bandmates, and they were going to play for the hundreds of kids shivering, sopping wet that had been waiting for hours to hear his sweet melodies live.


Number 2: That day marked the very last day that he would have to take medication for his Cancer treatment. 


With a big "FUCK CANCER!" and the full moon behind our tearful eyes... he sat behind his piano....... and played one of the most memorable and amazing shows of my life. With only the light of the full moon in the black of night, we sang along as loud as we could in celebration of his victory. -- plus he ended the show with a cover of Tom Petty's American girl - so that was pretty much a deal sealer : )


Now- 4 years after he was diagnosed: Andrew is sharing his documented Journey with the public.....Even if you're not a fan, i have a feeling this doc is going to be epic.... 

CHEAP THRILLS...

          As if a bar by the name of GYPSY LOUNGE doesnt already get your motor running...

a little ol band whos shows are understated by phrases like, "an experience" or even "an exorcism" --- has Residency EVERY THURSDAY this month at this enticing lounge venue. MEGA BONUS: it's FREE!!

You will not want to miss this -- get your ass to the Gypsy lounge one thursday in October....