The Moldy Doily

another year, big changes

My sister sent me this card Wednesday...

inside she put this photo of me that she said is her favorite

This year has flown by.  I'm not sure if it's because I am working so many hours that the weeks are all a blur?  Whatever the culprit, this time vacuum has sucked the calendar into a spiral and I'm hoping to land safely on Spring.  Why Spring you may ask?  Well this is what I received on my birthday Wednesday from Mr. H

You can't really top that.  I am already dreaming of sunsets and beaches and the smell of coconut.

When I got to work earlier in the day, the Wardrobe Dept and show producer for 90210 sent me off some shopping missions.  I found out later they were merely stalling me from getting to the office to soon. They had balloons and pinatas and cupcakes galore waiting- AND a singing telegram.  That's right Richard Simmons in the fleshy reeking of baby powder and polyester.  thank god he wasn't a strip-o-gram. Here I am in the producer's office speechless

 

I scored the best gifts, a white hot waterproof TIMEX digital watch, Opening Ceremony turban and chloe Sevigny animal print gloves, Cowboy KATE photo book, FACE PAINT!, gift certificate for Palate (wine and cheese shop), MAd Libs, an art piece from the costume designer on the show and my co-worker Amy made me the most gorgeous shirt ever.  It looks like a lot of love hours were poured into it. 

At night my friends and I went over to the Edandale for drinks and cake.

 

 

TRICK Candles, DOH! took forever to get those suckers blown out at my age!

 

I have to say this has been the longest and fastest year all at once.  I have been living with my best friend/man (who lucky for me is my new partner/collaborator and handyman).  We have embarked on so many new projects and I've finally felt like all the hard work has been worth it!

Did I mention we came home to find this monster taking up the whole bed.  We bought a new bed this week after I read my Feng Sui book (buried in a huge pile of rubble)  And it said that our room set up was bad bad bad.  So we moved it all around til the energy agreed with us- and the cats of course.  The things you find under the bed in these situations is quite frankly creepy.  Pom Poms, checkered mismatched socks, dusty coated magazines.  

The weather here in L.A. has really felt like fall.  Since it truly is my favorite season, I am in heaven.  The winds have seemed especially eerie and their is a slight chill in the evening.  Perfect for carving pumpkins and ruining the Halloween comfort levels for all the ladies in L.A. who are stuck in that "sexy- everything" costume.  Seriously it's a riot, if you drive anyplace in L.A it's like a parade of costumes that have somehow become sex-Y-fied.  How bout a sexy nun? Sexy Scarecrow, sexy banana, you get the picture...  Below is my friend Genovieve who spent the day at Lucas salon getting her hair into a Marie Antoinette feather Bun.  She looked incredible when she left, sexy but in a classy way

 

I spent some time darkening my eyebrows.  Contrary to most the ladies in L.A. I like em bushy and Groucho Marx like.

 

Here is my practice for Halloween- I spent my night trying on the new
Urban Decay makeup shadows that they sent me! So much fun. Wish I could make my face up like this all the time.  I can't believe how cool all of their new colors are. I felt like someone from one of my paintings.  That shimmer sparkle midnight cowboy is my favorite.  I swear these pictures are proof that I need more practice

Did I mention that my second favorite Birthday gift was walking by the 90210 lobby on wednesday...a room of women auditioning for the role of Ivy's Mom (bohemian girl)  I had not anticipated the caliber of incredible actresses that would be lining the halls that afternoon.  And then the best of the best- may be landing the role- here's your HINT

SHE GOT THE PART!! WOOOHOOO

 

the sweetest version

One of my blog readers was so sweet to send me this watercolor painting she did inspired by a photo of me at the 1520 space flea market.  Her version makes me look so wide eyed and pretty.  Thanks Andrea!

 

you can even buy the original painting for $30! here

you said it!

My daily astrology email this morning said this (that last line is totally what I'm saying...)

Your horoscope for October 24, 2009

This should prove to be a fortunate and rewarding day for you, kime. Positive career moves can make a big difference in your income, and a new partnership could be formed. In fact, this could be a great day to discuss any sort of partnership, whether romantic or business. Business and money matters continue to go well for you, though you might be feeling a little weary of all the activity. All you really want is to get away by yourself for a while.

the masquerade's forever

 

The new art space has been buzzing with activity this week as LAURA Kranitz and our lovely new intern Chelsea prepared feather masks and flair for a long evening of Masquerading downtown.  Here they are preparing the pricing for the big event.  Laura's work was recently featured on an episode of America's Next Top Model (the models were nude on race horses with only her hats on!) And she just sold some head pieces to LADY Gaga.    Can't wait til we are all in the space (fondly called the LOVE BOAT) making tons of cool things to wear and hang on the walls

new level of cute for GB

 




my friend Ian (CAT CULT) came over on saturday to take my picture with Georgie.  He is working on a new series and I was super stoked to be a part of it.  I felt like Lady GAGA in my sequin jacket, holding a disco ball in a sequin chair with a muppet silver and white cat in my lap.  Georgie was pretty well behaved at first but then became a  hungry diva as the shoot progressed.  I will try and post some of the out takes when they are finished.  I am praying that Georgie's face get's reproduced a zillion times on posters and stickers.  

The new CAT CULT prints around town are electric dracula cat images with a full moon in the distance.  I was lucky to score one this weekend in exchange for one of my paintings. XO

 

the photographer/artist

I must be in the front row!

This past Tuesday I was invited to the SKINGRAFT fashion show downtown at MOCA. It was pouring down rain and finally felt like FALL or at least Seattle.  Everyone was wearing their best black coats and carrying a fancy umbrella.  It was nice that  L.A. Fashion week felt truly alive. Tons of people excited to watch a real performance.  Frank scored me a seat in the front row!  Well, it is his boyfriend's clothing line, so I suppose that made it easier.  I dragged my friend Taylor to see it with me. Words can't express how incredible the taxidermy tiered dresses looked in person, nor how detailed the pleats and layers of leather were on the jackets and jumpsuits.  The aviator hats were definitely a throw back to Ms. Earhart.  You can visit Katie Kay and Jonny's Skingraft website HERE

 



 

 

R.I.P. Mr. Nat Finkelstein

(my apologies for blog glitch lately, for some reason the text has been getting cut off at the end. Trying to figure it out and correct)

When I first started this blog in 2006, I had done so merely to post about things that inspired me to want to create art.  A place to feature the things I found fascinating in fashion,film, books etc... I had no idea at the time that blogs reach 

all kinds of people and that you're communicating your 

thoughts to anyone who cares to read.  

I got myself into a few 

sticky situations in the beginning by posting things on my friends that didn't want things "out there".  I also received a few emails requesting I take images down that I didn't own.  Some of those were slightly scary and made me bummed about the blog world.  However one day after posting an elaborate spread of images that I found amazing, I simply put a quote by Nat Finkelstein on Andy Warhol's factory days .

I had discovered the quote while staying in Japan for an art show.  The book was stashed on a bar shelf and was the only thing in English.  It seemed Kismet.    It was a unique thought he had on the whole factory's narcissistic scene, the constant parade of dress up.  It was sort of a sarcastic jab and it immediately made me like Nat Finkelstein.  He wasn't afraid to tell it like it really was.  How the "art" was made and how Edie was quite frankly a bit boring at times.  For the life of me I can't find the original quote I scratched down  on a scrap of paper and saved all this time from that book.  But it connected me somehow to his work.  I received this email from Nat Finkelstein after posting his quote in my blog:

Did i say that ???
i do say THE LONGER ANDY STAYS DEAD:

'THE MORE IMPORTANT

 BILLY NAME 
WAS'
I THINK YOUR STUFF IS COOL .LETS CORRESPOND..... 

nat finkelstein 

the email had this photo attached

to  which I replied in an email:

 of course you must have said that,

because you're a genius.

as for the book I found it in...

by far the best pictures I've seen in a 

long time

 Love to correspond-
 kime buzzelli

he then wrote  o.k. tell me about you nat
-----Original Message-----
>From: showpony@earthlink.net
>Sent: Nov 22, 2006 11:27 PM
>To: Nat Finkelstein 
>Subject: you
>
>
>Just wanted to say that I saw the amazing 
spread in Italian Vogue
>with your photos- looks great!
>
>Hope you are having a good time
>
>xo
>
>kime
i havent seen it myself...tell me more 
and how r yu ?
nat
from Nat Finkelstein:
Date: Dec 4, 2006 1:13 PM

hi there Kime
could you please forward the Italian Vogue article
 to me as I cant find 
it here .
xoxo
nat
On Nov 26, 2006, at 2:40 AM, showpony@earthlink.net 
wrote:

>
>
> Hello.
>
> Just saw that your new book was being presented at 
the STRAND bookstore in NYC. Congrats.
>
> I can't wait to see it. Wish I was there- 
are you going to be speaking there as well?
I am going to buy the book a.s.a.p.-- 
when I get it can I send it to 
> you to sign it for me?
>
> 
>
> p.s. Just found out that the gallery I'm showing at
sold four paintings this weekend.
>
> kime
dec 16 2006 8:50 p.m.
hey did you get the book yet ? if you did please 
send a kudo or two to amazon
i am now hunting for a gallery on the west coast 
if you know any that might be interested let me know
xo
nat
From: showpony@earthlink.net
>Sent: Dec 17, 2006 6:59 PM
>To: Nat Finkelstein 
>Subject: Re: your new book

>Hello.
>
>I did get my new book! Thanks for signing it- 
the book is amazing! I love
the layout and the big text and overall size of book.
The images are great. I know lots of galleries out here...
are you wanting to show the photos or
just do a book signing or presentation? My art space 
is in Echo Pk near hollywood... it's not massive but 
has high ceilings. I also have friends who have galleries
in Culver City- and New Image Art just offered me a solo
 show for MArch. 
She asked if I had anyone else I wanted to share the exhibit
space with so if you do want to do something like that- she has
lots of patrons and collectors who admire who she curates. 
It would go well with most of my women paintings and drawings
 they are dreamy & faint colored as well. Let me know.
I found that article in the Italian Vogue- do you want me to
scan it and email or physically mail it to your address  
so you can have it printed out? 
Send me the address or I'll just scan the pages for you.

XO
kime
p.s. I sold out all my work at the ART Miami BAsel show!!

From Nat Finkelstein 12/17/06:
(from myspace he asked to do an art/photo show together:)
i think itwould be great your work so sweetly etherial mine so down and dirty .
nat
wow thats a lot of good cheer
For New Image Gallery I think that I would prefer to do a 2 
person with your women imagery with my women imagery :rather 
than the older Warhols Women ,Edie etc stuff .It maybe cool 
to show your take on women and mine side by side .As for the
Edie ,Nico 60's stuff if you could direct me to commercial 
gallery I would love you forever . re the Edie book
if you would send a review to amazon it would make me feel
 good.my home address:(omitted)
My land line is ----- .cell phone is ------ .
So lets talk and put our heads
together
xoxo
natFrom Nat Finkelstein Jan 30, 2007
hey beautiful
thanks for the incredible review . i am in negotiations 
with a major gallery in L. A. for the Fall and will
be doing one in Long Island in the spring time.
I will let you know how things are coming along.
I would still be interested in doing an "Erotica" two person
show with you ,so lets think 
about it .
nat
On Dec 08 2006 from Nat Finkelstein:
Simply cool like you kimchi
XO
nat


Date: Dec 18 2006 2:28 AM


I'm going to ask Marsea--(the owner of New Image) what the availability
 is for her art space- because that would be great. As for the other stuff
 I will investigate a more commercial space 
for you to show that work...

xo
kime
Dec 19th 2006
- ---------------- Original Message -----------------
From: SHOW PONY
Date: Dec 19 2006 12:26 AM


So-- that sounds good. I have to work on getting in touch with marsea. 
As for that review on amazon- it's done. I think they wait a bit before they post them.
 What is up with all those freak reviewers early on? Some people like creating a 
mythical creature and then anything that doesn't support their ideal perception
 is incorrect. What do they expect- everyone to lie about her real persona?
alas

Anyway- Talk to you a.s.a.p about the show
xo
kime
From Nat on myspace reply:
aint they crazy ??? problem is i tell the truth ,as i see it and these people are 
like a line in a rolling stones song . "like the ladies in waiting for
a virgin queen; they bitch about things they"ve never seen"
I really am itching to get out to the coast and meet up with you .
xo
nat
on 12-23 2006 I sent Nat a Xmas card (the one with me and all the puppets 
and my Mr. P (the now EX)
and wished him a "Merry Whatever"
to which he replied on Dec 23- "and you too sweet heart"
 
 
 
Mr. Finkelstein passed away this month.  His iconic photographs are truly amazing 
and will always be a haunting reminder of that specific scene.  I am grateful that 
I was able to meet him from this blog but regret that we never were able to 
collaborate and do a show. 
Nat Finkelstein Photography 

Urban Decay + kime buzzelli party!

The debut party today was super fun!  So many rad girls turned up for a magic makeover.  Silkscreening by hit and run guys and spinning records from the darling d.j.s Pony vs. Tiger.  So many fun friends came out to support.  I had a grand time meeting some fans of my artwork too!  One girl came by with 5 things for me to sign, I couldn't believe it

 

 

Laura from URBAN DECAY got the super psychedelic painting eyes







 

 

 

 

don't you just love my new eye makeup?  I was excited to document the many layers of blue

 

I was excited to show off my new chiffon dress and weird tulle headband too.

 

so for those of you too away to have attended the party, the makeup is 

going to be for sale all over...

including Sephora's and select MACY's.  Urban Outfitters also has some available.  I will post the rest of the event pictures asap!  TONS more from the photo booth xo

here's the 1520 space link:urban decay + kime party

these last pics were from Jiro's Glam photo booth, my pal Ilga (amazing Florist) made me this lovely bouquet

 

Ch-ch-ch changes

 
That's right...I got a haircut and actually had my hair combed and blown out.  I had been trying to grow my bangs out but then realized I was slowly turning into Jan Brady.  So I decided I better cut into that moppy mess so that I don't look too much like a hippie.  My Urban Decay debut party is this afternoon and I am looking forward to getting a wild eye makeover so that I can change my profile pic. I really want to have a "Galliano" runway look, ha.  Since Mr. H and I have officially moved our creative spaces out of our home, we now have a whole lot more space in our place.We decided to buy a real adult dining room table so that we can eat meals like grownups, but then of course purchased board games so that we can occasionally play scrabble or monopoly like kids. The extra space means that the cats have more areas to play, fight and lounge in their new "kitty city" .  First time we have ever bought something at Target that the cats actually utilize.  They sleep like stepbrothers in bunk beds all day and take turns slumbering inside.

 

not sure why that image had decided to appear sideways-hmmm. 

 

so these are the choices for the printing booth at my Urban Decay later today!  Only $5 for anything printed on a t-shirt/tote or poster print

YAHOO!

what dreams are made of

 

 

 

 

 

anyone who really knows me well, knows that  I have a strange fascination with wearing socks and shoes.   I also adore nude colored, or pale pink fleshtone socks! These MARNI looks make me swoon. Could be that I adore ginger haired models- with dainty features.  Head scarves and gypsy gingham are perfect for SPRING 2010.  

In the ART fashion department, I have always drawn inspiration from these GENIUS designers...especially Galliano- the masterful color palettes and fantasy makeup spreads are always to die for.  As Mrs. Zoe would say- "Bananas"!  It is hard to imagine that he can out FLAIR his previous runways spectacles but ALAS- he is able to deliver new and bizarre get-ups time after time.

 

and once again my signature style- SOCKS and platforms- ah GLAM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I mean, where else can a painter find such alluring color compositions!?  Shades of electric blues, odd peaches and muted ochre- ahhhh

 

 

 

 

and of course mr. Alexander McQueen never disappoints me-- He also provides a magnificent  display of wild stuff

 

 

 

it's like alien sea pod fashion, emerging from another planet under water...

 

 

And ...SCENE- Lady Gaga must've been drooling after this show

MAKEOVER sunday!

 

So this should be fun!  From 3-7 there will be makeup artists doing people's makeup like the girls my paintings, there will be a photo booth + Hit -n- Run silkscreening t-shirts /totes and a real live band.  

Come and visit me at 1520 space!