LATE NIGHTS AT THE OFFICE BECOME ECLECTIC....

There may be a three day weekend readily upon us, but hefty workloads have managed to keep that holiday out of mind for me as I slowly lose my eyesight on this rainy friday at the office.
Since my current project has my eyes glued to images that are WAAAY too close up, I have taken it upon myself to institute mandatory photoshop breaks and, in doing so, I found a very delightful soundbite.....


If you like good music, mustaches, and magic (yes, they are magical) then you will be happy to have read my little ditty for the day: 


LOCAL NATIVES are indeed that - they are local LA natives and they are also amazing if you wanted to know. The band has been touring for quite some damn time now, so, shame on you if you haven't taken time out to see them (just kidding, don't feel bad about yourself). Their music has been a staple on my Itunes  and revolving mix cd's as their dreamy melodies are so utterly addicting and refreshing, you won't be able to stop listening....
Which is why I was very pleased to see that they were able to make a stop at KCRW for "mornings become eclectic" today, and sing us some lullabies...... with a string quartet to back them up - no big deal. But, I guess they had to get some practice in for this little old show they're doing at THE WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL. Tickets are sold out, to no surprise, but you can catch their amazing performance from KCRW right here


Thank you, my soul rattlin', mustache wearin, beasts of song... you have saved my cubicle jailed Friday.....


OH - and, just in case you're sitting down (trust me, this one's heavy) - check out the video they did for the ALWAYS amazing Blogotheque. It will literally blow your mind..... it is...right.... HERE

GETTIN' FOLKY AT FINGERPRINTS....

In case you're like me and have given more thought to nursing your hangover today than actually planning out your evening......mama's gotchyo back

Fear not oh lazy couch dwellers - there is a real world outside and it is calling your name! If you're a fan of good music and like free beer and surfer babes, then I suggest you get your lazy ass to the LBC for a night of tunes and tom-foolery!

Ezekiel sponsored folk-al power, Korey Dane is releasing their album in style at Fingerprints in Long beach tonight (2/5/11 for all of you who, like me, don't keep track of time). Throw on some dapper duds to catch the eye of one of the, sure to be many, babes that will be in attendance - and put ten on it for their album. I am in no place to confirm any sort of plans for the evening, but if I can tear myself away from sipping on these homemade bloody mary's on my couch, then I will be there, AND SO SHOULD YOU!

SHUT YOUR PIE HOLE, (WANG) CHUNG!!!

Well, it comes as no surprise that Mr. Alexander Wang as stopped us all dead in our tracks (footwear, get it? <-- insert laughter) once again with his cult forming foot candy!
Yes, I realized that ANYone who's ANYone is salivating over spring/summer 2012 by now, but I am a slave to the cubicle and all work that it entails, so cut me some slack alright? These are indeed ss 2011, but hey, in a normal world, I'd be right on track, right? Sooooo, for all of you bastards that can actually afford to step foot (god im good) into a retailer or set a finger on the keyboard to type in ShopBop.com.....go get your rich ass feet into a pair of this exxxtremely enviable chaussures (yeah, thats right, I took honors French in high school).


....and yes, that is an USHER reference below.... (i will always have a secret love for any castmember of She's All That)

MAD PROPS & MADSTEEZ

It was a bittersweet little gemstone moment I had when the new Bliss mag came thru our office doors this week. 


As I saw it lying dormant in the entry of my old building, I realized that my favorite ripped and shredded little lady wasn't going to be the one to hand deliver it to my cubicle.... in fact: no one was going to quench my thirst slash need for this amazing literary visual every month. It's not that I'm lazy (alright, I'm pretty fuckin lazy), it's just the joy that AMBER WIERENGA brings to my face! Especially when she's got the new copy of BLISS in her hand. Never fail, she'd always bring me the latest issue, and.... sadly, her epic stint at our place of work has ended. Her talent, however will always live on. And that, is evident in this month's issue of Bliss mag. Cuz a bitch GOT PUBLISHED!~!!!!!! That's right, check out her editorial debut in her damn interesting interview with legendary photog: Quang Le.
GET IT GIRL!! you will not be forgotten!


....this one's definitely going up on the cubicle wall - makin mama proud!

A NIGHT IN NYC..... IN HOLLYWOOD

In case you live under a rock and haven't heard about THE EVENT OF THE YEAR (ok, a bit dramatic, i know) -- let me fill you in as you will be kickin yourself harder than a UFC champ if you miss out on this sure to be magical evening....

Billabong Juniors department is throwin down another kickass fashion show this year supporting an epic cause. - Not only are all the proceeds going to INVISIBLE CHILDREN. But there is an endless list of treats and excitments to keep you entertained till the wee hours of the hollywood morning:
* 4 famous food trucks
* 2 concert stages
* 6 bars
* 4 D.J's
* 1 insaaaane bikini fashion show
* live art installations
* a swell concept store
* live dance performances.....


All this and more going down on the N.Y. backlot at Paramount studios in Hollywood --- 
tickets still available at the door - check the blog for info: DESIGN FOR HUMANITY


OK OK, BACK TO THE ESSENTIALS: 
An event like this takes some serious outfit planning:  here's the outcome

ITS TIME TO GET WEIRD ---- MEET YOU THEEEERE!!!

AND THEN THERE WERE THREE......

Dear Jeffrey Campbell,


I can barely keep up with your show stopping, jaw droppingly beautiful clodhoppers....... and trust me, neither can my wallet. 


Decisions, Decisions, Decisions....... here is my current conundrum .....

KEEPIN IT NEIL....... BUT NOT SO MUCH REAL

Oh Erin Wasson, how do i count the ways?  


hit up that good RVCA sample sale last week and am STILL beating myself up over not scooping up these ridiculously perfect suede shorts......  paired with this easy breezy airy button up and its breakin my heart....

Yes, there was also a graphite colored washed silk button up with FRINGE detailing across the chest and down those good cowboy shootin arms that I PASSED UP...... this whole ballin on a budget thing is sincerely wounding my wardrobe..... an ode to my epic fail with this tassssstey fringed white dress....