The Moldy Doily

the only thing that can make you forget

In those moments where you've heard the words that you never wish to hear, and fear something may in fact be true, nothing can ease the pain. You can pretend that you are going to be ok, but you really don't believe it. It feels as if someone has taken a knife and slowly stuck it deep in your belly. Time seems to stop all around you and it's as if nothing will ever be the same again. I'm not going to get into deep feelings here on my blog, because words are cheap. I have had the longest day possible, and perhaps the best way to remedy this awful feeling is to overload my brain with the prettiest of thoughts and images. Couture colors that creep in and cover up tears. I have to believe that every letdown is part of some bigger picture and process and eventually this will give way to reveal something better. So in my effort to obliterate these words in my head, to replace the knot in my stomach, to knock over the regret, let me show you the best possible happiness replacement... thank you Mr. Galliano, Mr. LaCroix, and the rest of you for helping me get through the longest day. I have to admit, that the comments I receive on my blog are a real boost. So thanks to you folks who are always leaving me cool comments and sharing.

I just wanna HOLD you

like flashes

I've been so tired lately and yet occasionally images appear in thought bubbles that I must capture and save. It's sort of like flashes on the brain and then GONE.

I've been meaning to get out more and take pics of things, but alas no time til next week.  Almost done with the graphic novel project, and then this weekend the SHOW PONY is having an art opening for Sandra Chi- amazing artist from Brooklyn.  She will be attending and there will be a music performance later by Lincoln Madley.  We may also be having a cool jewelry trunk show for KIMBERLY FAITH too.  I'll keep you all posted. It's Saturday the 7th from 7-10-ish or later.

Here's the art for the flyer from Sandra:

Here's some of the random things that have passed through my eyes this week that I thought you might like to see too...

departing images

have to leave town for a few days to attend the wedding, here's some sweet images to tide you over til I return...

envy

So we are headed for a heat wave this week and obviously I am bordering on delusion. I live on the fourth floor of an old 1930's building in an apt that could use a nice overhaul.

As of today I wish I were in this room, and it was mine to decorate (for the record my apt looks nothing like this, I only wish)

wearing this matching ensemble:

wouldn't hurt to have a body like this as well, I suppose:

maybe wearing this on my head? Ok, have I taken this too far yet?

(hair photos from Jennifer's blog http://moments-of-grace.blogspot.com)

Day revisited

I could be inspired by this old editorial over and over.
Sure it's from way back in April of 2002 (Vogue UK), but somehow Corinne Day and the magical styling of this seem sort of timeless. I may have posted these awhile ago. Who knows? But thought you blog readers may need a pastel peeling wallpaper beaded tiara costume boost this Tues.

The title of this piece was Hidden Treasures. Of course it was.

want to find a headpiece for your own fairy shoot? buy one here:
FairyCouture.etsy.com

or of course check out these:

find them for sale here: viciousvintage.etsy.com

we also just started carrying this new line by Toujours Toi:

hey cool thing!

Lots of new things passing my eyes:

gladiator stomping boots:

A new OWL EYES art piece!

Flapper finds- wonderful beaded web

mystic headband

dancing platforms

pale pink anorak 80's style

a crazy black couture jacket

avant garde mad about plaid cape

strange alice in wonderland bag

psychedelic needlepoint pillows and wicked owl bookends on etsy
: retrokitsch.etsy.com

whirlwind

things in magazines that make creating art easier. Strange scenery, magical hair and pages and pages of pretty

she's crafty, she's got magic cord

new and exciting

good things and doilies

Whenever things trigger my mind to want to make things, it's good news.
Here's a few from the weekend. Some are from the creative vault of 2006. What is old is often new again when you forgot the feeling you had the first time it grabbed you

not only is she stunning, but I heard she has the most throaty sexy deep voice on camera

up next is the perfect doily knit top. It captures every sculptural quality I adore

and if you may notice...it's Elina!

some sweet outsider art by Sam Gant found at the Jack Fischer gallery site.

Gant spent most, if not all, of his life struggling to communicate despite diagnoses of autism and deafness and a resulting inability to verbalize. His work had a way of communicating for him.

mona lisa

Things that secretly make me smile:

1. I have a fond fetish for jumpsuits. I have to admit that they are not an easy sell. It's hard to go to the bathroom quickly in a jumpsuit, but they make a hell of a statement.
A woman who wears a jumpsuit is practically shouting- "I'm not afraid to bulldoze you with my power".

ok, sure this may be too cute to exude ultimate superhero power, but it's got some magic mushrooms representing

2.) Up there on my favorite list: all clothes / accessories that seem to be torn from an art museum wall, or borrowed from the alley. Abstract artist collision with tribal prints. I think that my heart may have never left the 80's and that Basquiat may have manipulated the way I experience colors

the Chloe VAn GOGH favorite

if you have a sugar daddy or are simply compelled to purchase any of these fine printed dresses, score them at net-a-porter.com

otherwise feel free to look at them longingly at no cost here.

The start of my MINDLIST

real love
creative outbursts
countless hours to make art
build things
listening to all of my records while painting
more goodness
true friendships
a lovely window facing a yard full of trees
art all over my walls
my apt floors bare
dancing in the moonlight
yoga, my body able to bend/move fast
peonies scattered everyplace
dreams reality
something to take me on adventures
acceptance
Friends that remain happy
jobs that I love
happiness found within myself
curiosity to try new things
Go new places
healing
family to find their bliss
opening up to everything and letting go

Guess What's Coming Soon...

LULU Issue 6- SPRING/SUMMER 2008
Can't wait to get a hold of it!

Viva Italia!

The latest fashion inspiration hails from Italy, ah bella bellisima
Notice that I am Italian and yet so lacking the lingo. Mr. Tim Walker (my favorite photographer) has once again snapped a spread that oozes pastel pretty.

Here's a sneak peak at the new Italia VOGUE 08 Tim Walker spread
titled A MAGIC WORLD

(pics c/o Li ya Fan)

these next ones are from ELLE ITALIA 08

i like you...

sweet flapper cap

return of the nerd patrol

KENZO campaign by yelena

ethnic safari

my new favorite color combo of canary yellow and bubblegum pink (teen vogue)

rhinestone heart hat

the rebirth of the bad girl 80's

everything lavender!

TUX babydoll dress

Frances Bean Cobain all grown up and wearing designer

in the blink of an eye

research

According to the birthday book that I own on Astrological Signs, my exact day of birth is known as the DAY OF RESEARCH. Something's listed about my need to investigate, take lots of notes, and have all the paperwork. I think this actually echoes some truth, considering that in college I would take out countless books and magazines and xerox all of the articles for future reading. I have always digested fashion magazines like a junkie after a good fix. I love skipping page after page til that one compositional image pops out and punches me in the face. It usually has to have some level of surrealism (but not space age, I'm never into those futuristic leather set ups) Something has to make no sense in the fashion set up, or the colors have to be like a firework went off in your face.
Whoa. I just thought about that...ouch.
Although hands down I could wallpaper the entire block with my magazine collection, and create a stairway with my books, I will try to keep a lid on them over here.
Here's this weeks favorite PUNCH in the face

LUXOR Dreaming: Photo shoot in JALOUSE mag by John Paul Pietrus:

Then I found the latest issue of Australian VOGUE featuring GEMMA WARD in fashion story by Patrick Demarchelier

Then I fell in love with Mario Testino's magical spread in the forest with sasha pivovarova and pals. This was in my latest British Vogue.

(thanks to 1karina1 for the lovely scans!)

also in the new U.K. Vogue- the ever so lovely fashion spread of miss KATE MOSS shot by Lachlan Bailey

Lumier Electrique photo Stephen Chee

and these from Dazed & Confused October 2007
Photographed by Terry Tsiolis

one of my favorites-
Magazine - The Face October 2001
Photographer - Pierre Bailly

things you're likely to not find at the mall tomorrow

In all of my years as a super shopper, I must admit I've never participated in the after Thanksgiving Sales hoopla. I guess that in the past I never felt the need to be surrounded by fanatical ladies elbowing me for a size 7.5 shoe. But who knows, maybe tomorrow instead of cleaning up all of the dishes, I'll opt for a spree instead.

One thing for certain, I'm not going to find these lovelies there

when your mind needs a lift