The Moldy Doily

wicked and weird

 
 
   

 
   

 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
   

   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
   

 
 

 

the cold shoulder

 

 

I'm really digging Yigal Azrouel's sexy peek a boo shoulder tops.  Definitely a must buy for the new season.  

 
 

new things that amaze me

 
 Love these embroidered cubist art necklaces by SPINTHREAD.  Check out some of her rad creations.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 Also fell in love with some of these cool new Gaultier pieces from fall 2010

 
 
 
 
 
 
 Also loving the new shades of blue in leather handbags designers are putting out this season!

 
 
 
 And isn't this the prettiest sequin dress?  Totally reminds me of a cool abstract painting, Donna Karan made this masterpiece

 
  

Also digging this strange leather hat and cape combo
  

Doily mania on the new fall runways
 
  

Totally wanna try out this fishtail phase. 

my mom was a pro at these braids  
  

things I forgot to bid on...adieu
 
 loved loved loved this print and melon shade

 
 
 
 

why do i want you, I don't need you and yet miss you so...

 I'm glad that my current job prohibits me from all this online shopping and searching for things I really do not need. I was seconds away from owning this Turkish carpet bag purse.  I found it divine.  I already pictured myself lovingly putting all my precious beauty supplies inside.  "it can fit a nice notebook" I told myself.  I waited a whole day, and to my surprise some other impatient lady scored it.  Thankfully I dodged spending more money this holiday season.  Idle hands will tap at keys and purchase all sort of things that are frivolous.  You would think that exhausting move and purging of things would have taught me a valuable lesson, but alas "NO".  

 
 oh the gypsy rings call out to me, why why why

 I would never wear a shawl, but am always drawn to colored silk fringe

 

I would never carry this purse and yet I liked how way back Whiting and Davis made a graffiti style 80's bag in the flapper days

 
 
 
 
 
  

with the resurrection of these vintage leopard coats everywhere, something from my riot girl art school heyday comes over me.  Back in Ohio I used to score one of these every other week

 

 

not sure which is creepier, a weird needlepoint cat pillow

 or gold granny boots, nor why I heart them regardless

 
 
 
  

I love Egyptian stuff and

 this insane flapper bag from planet awesome
 
  

 
  

 
 you may wonder...why the weird gyspy folk dolls? Oh of course I was researching presents for my friend's kid and somehow went from folk toy instruments to this.  And I couldn't stop looking at these magnificent gems.  Why aren't dolls made with this insane flair today?  Why don't all dolls have embroidered boots and wicked painted eyes?  If I was ever asked the question "What would you want to be doing if you weren't doing what you are now?  Or when you were growing up what did you want to be?  I would definitely say- Doll/Puppet maker for sure.  I may have missed my true calling.

When I review this post, I am grateful that I  A.) do not have more free time starting monday  B.) Grateful rent is due today, and the voice of reason  C.) glad that my look but DO NOT PURCHASE buttons are in full effect

bring on the new...

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

It's the start of another decade. where oh where did this last one go to so fast?  Seems like just yesterday I was traveling to  death valley to hang with a dozen boys in the middle of no where wondering if the whole Y2K thing was real?  We had decided it best to disappear into oblivion in case of computer meltdown.  None of us wore a watch and we had no idea when midnight struck.  Since that one the rest have all blurred nicely.  Crazy dance parties, weird house parties, lonely "when harry met sally" desperate ones, and that last one which got me really good.  Anything has to beat that last one, where my tires got slashed, car keyed and hysterically crying on the side of the road.  This year I am starting off with a blue moon eclipse, a wedding proposal, a brand new dream house, a magical art space, a fantastic creative job, awesome pals, lovable kitties and happiness piled high.  I am hoping all my readers are bracing themselves for the BIG NEW YEAR!!  I am imagining the best of the best things for all of you!! XO

 

hypnotic threads and such

pretty pages

haunting lashes with a forest embrace

Photographer Courtney Brooke Hall posted a few of her amazing pics that I saw on my facebook today and was immediately blown away! Her shots of dreamy women in the woods are pure magic and the proof that she's a true artist.  Something about her soft focus and secret society of sexy ladies reminded me of my favorite photographer Francesca Woodman. Both employ friends in their shoots and capture delightful movement.  Courtney seems to snap shots with a camera that transports subjects  back in time.  Gypsies, and forest vamps conjuring up mischief in the wild. One of my favorite blogs the COVETED 

did a sweet interview with her in 08: where she was asked---

C: How did you get into photography? Are you self taught, or did you get the full photo education?

CB: I think [photography] was a cross between a giant accident and the need to have what I thought was an easy medium for my outlandish ideas. I was never very good at my art classes whether it was sculpture or drawing, I always thought I was sub-par, and could not efficiently get out  the ideas floating around in my head. I had found, yes found, an old canon AE-1 when I was in high school and signed myself up for some photo classes. The teacher I had was amazing and she pointed me in the direction of non-traditional artists that, being 16 at the time, totally blew my mind. The Starn Brothers, Sally Mann, Veruschka… and she was this crazy hippie throw back who herself was into making installation art. I was inspired by her and just started going from there. I found myself taking ideas from literature and folklore, my record collection, the bird sanctuary near my house, and the old family photos in my parents basement from the 20’s-70’s. I did the college thing for a little while but never actually focused in photography. I mostly wanted to keep my addiction to photos and growth as an artist to myself.

Courtney Brooke's photo site

the search for divine inspiration

in the search for fashion muses- keep stumbling across my old favorites too-like darling gap toothed model LARA Stone directly below:

the infamous Ms. Stone again

not sure who this red head is- but really loved these pics!

I heart VLADA!

Anabela Belikova--new face from Belarus- LOVE her curly hair!

I have to admit that my new fashion favorite muse is actually not a magazine super model.  She isn't even in any of the pictures above. She is a real person with incredible style.  I am going to keep her a secret for a little longer while I work on paintings inspired by her.

Don't want to jinx my new streak.

sweet summertime inspirations

These fashion pics made me long for chaise lounge chairs pool side with a radio, a hammock by a woodsy lake, a steamy summer dance floor, dipping feet into water from a boat dock, and wearing a giant pair of sunglasses with a giant flower as big behind my ear

(photo by amanda de cadenet)

These next ones are all by photo darling Yelena Yemchuk.  These were featured in an editiorial called Where the Wild Things Are in Vogue UK june 2009! (model Tiiu Kuilk)

(Scanned by Manuva)

These next ones are also in that same UK mag! Love her hat

Plus a whole spread with my gal LARA STONE! Always hot, but in these summer shots- even hotter

these next photos are from the editorial titled:

Show And Tell
photographer--Paolo Roversi
Model: Guinevere Van Seenus
Fashion Editor: Lucinda Chambers
Make Up: Linda Cantello
Hair: Luke Hersheson

(Scanned by Manuva)

I LOVE these painterly dreamy pics!!

double vision

I saw these incredible fashion photos on refinery 29 

from a link on one of my favorite bloggers site Skinny Glasses Girl

 "this deliciously trippy editorial from the upcoming issue of i-D. Shot byVanina Sorrenti, we're kind of obsessed with the crazy Fear and Loathing, drug-induced-haze layering effect. Look quickly and it appears that model Alana Zimmer has some sort of weird mole on her foot, but then we realized…it's her nipple."

I have always loved surreal double exposure or movement photos.  These are especially incredible!

I also saw these amazing prints on Michelle Armas ART

blog.  They are so surreal and dreamy too. I think some of them were made available at the blog Little Paper Planes too.

with no rhyme or reason, you move me

Lately it seems like all kinds of fascinating and fantastic images are buzzing in my brain.  Unfortunately my attention deficit disorder (self diagnosed) forces me to look at all kinds of web info, books, magazines etc... and then jot things down on scraps of paper.  When it comes time to figure out where I originally found these things to credit them, alas- brain malfunction.  Here are some of the lovely things floating past my brainwaves this week...

These dream rooms are from the awesome blog :the city sage

I love the perfect amount of pretty + clutter in these scenes

Awhile back I did a blog post on a unique artist utilizing unconventional materials, her name is Ashley Lloyd 

the next series of images are from her latest shows.

The old post for those who may have missed it way back is here

the work is incredible- feminine and precious

The next picture is taken from my friend Maximilla's site.  Maximilla (on right) and my pal Sarah Sophie founded the Belles of the Black Diamond Field

a film and creative pairing for fab things.

Maximilla loves to create elaborate photo shoots with fantasy styling and I recently found these sweet mermaid sea maiden ones

pretty things been on my mind

these milla pics from italian elle/photographer matt jones /scanned by Diciassette  

all images are from magazines Muse, Italian Vogue and Lula-

photo credits for some: LOVERUNWAY@TFS

i like lately

I like these fabric prints, specially the sailboats!

i also heart handpainted flowers on things that are old...

old ratty pillows

super layered creepy old cards

Handmade ceramic poppy bowls make for perfect cereal 

http://www.elizabethprince.co.uk/

Vintage heads make the perfect book ends

super psychedelic knit pillows

happy handpainted bird mugs

 

random desire

Something about this ghostly floating lamp in the trees makes me want one.

These magical sequin shoes from a stylist's pad on the selby are also making friends

Then of course there's the latest crop of London ready to wear Ossie Clark designs that are just perfect for 70's wood nymphs.

Don't you want a giant vintage denim giant pod bundle bag?

I'd also love to have giant voluminous  locks like these models- but hey- guess that's not gonna happen either

this color is so pretty- love this one

Then I spied these cool optical geometric rugs for sale on the urban outfitters site! pretty cool- kinda reminds me of the painted floors in Fire Walk With Me (Twin Peaks) 

Anyway- don't worry I'm not spending any money- just wanted to share what I would perhaps invest in if I was out and about

magpie tendencies

The new Dazed and Confused mag is dedicated to a teenager takeover.  Which as you know is right up my alley, cause I love young creative people getting their start young.  Darling photographer Eleanor Hardwick may only be 15 years old, but she has grasped her destiny.  This young girl from the U.K. takes fantasy photos of her friends, sister and herself in strange settings, and surreal scenarios.  She confides that she enjoys toying with the issue of "age" and and making teens appear younger or older than they really are.  Her work seems reminiscent of another photo prodigy that I adore- Francesca Woodman.  Both artists are documenting diary like images of their ideas and imagination, while subtly  exuding a sweet feminine aura.  She has a flair like that of Tim Walker and a color palette like Corinne Day.  Good company to be included in, if you ask me.

I like that creative women who have never met are somehow inspired by similar things.  I have done countless shoots where Ophelia has played a part.  And it seems that Eleanor herself is referencing the drowning, floating loveliness of the Shakespearean character.

She took photos at a Bat for Lashes concert that later resulted in the musician contacting her to see if she could use the images.  Seems this young visionary is on the right path...

"Sometimes my work can be dark and moody, and others it can be very light and simple. I like to play with the idea of growing up, or of awkwardness or carelessness. I don’t know if there’s really a word to describe that.

I’m not really sure where this weird world of mine comes from. A lot of re-occurring concepts come from ideas of childhood, or from old discarded objects such as sixties typewriters or doors or fishing nets. Location and dresses inspire me and things around me such as music and literature can set an idea off. 
Lots of weird things can happen on my shoots. I’ve worked with a friend/model a couple of times who always has to have a laughing fit before she can start the shoot. Once it’s out of her system, though, she models like a dream. 

Personally, I love that I’m trying to pull myself into a photographic career at such a young age, but at the same time it can be frustrating to be held back from doing what I want to because of an age limit."

www.eleanorhardwick.com

close your eyes & open slowly

paintings by Nicola Pecoraro at Fette's Gallery

Fashion pics from German mag "Material Girl" featuring model Kristy Kavrova

object affection

 

thanks a lot holiday!

Well, it's that day again to give thanks.

I'd like to start by thanking my blog readers for all of their sweet support and witty comments.  There are many days (especially this year) where it hurt to drag myself out of bed, but the kind words kept me moving.

I hope all of you are spending it with friends or family- and relaxing.

YOU deserve it.

I thought I'd post the Dec. 08 U.K. Vogue editorials that are bedazzling and colorful to brighten your holiday

this editorial was called: Unbelievable Fashion
Models: Jourdan Dunn + Lily Donaldson
Photographer: Nick Knight

And of course here some from my favorite photographer- Tim Walker- and his lovely muse Karen Elson.  Tales Of The Unexpected

Model: Karen Elson
Also with: Tim Burton, Helena Bonham-Carter, Dev Hynes, Georgia Jagger, Jamie Bell, Sophie Drake, Gareth Pugh, Jamie Campbell Bower, Peter Jensen, Alice Gibb, Aunt Sponge.

a few from the editorial Where The Wild Things Are

Model: Anja Rubik
Photographer: Patrick Demarchelier

pale fade

adore these necklace by Lara Cviklinski

these next ones are by : tinctory.etsy.com

right before the blink

Lemon Chiffon and other edibles

Strawberry Shortcake and Lemon Chiffon don't have a thing on Galliano's latest collection.  He has once again lifted my spirits with sugarcoated faces and exploding palettes.  I just wanted to repost these in case some of you were unable to see them (perhaps the santa ana winds? The mercury retrograde? )  I can't wait to see how spying these Galliano girls will leave an imprint on my brain & inspire my latest art.

  

HELLO October!

Yipppee!

The first day of my favorite month.  Although here in L.A. the weather remains scorching.  I swear it was near 100 degrees in my place.  But regardless, October means FALL is really here.  Pumpkins, darkness sooner, costumes, crisp leaves, a year of good health since my surgery, and at the end of the month another year older!

Also anticipating the birth of my pal Orchide's new baby.  He's due anyday.  Her feet are the size melons.

Thought this new editiorial in Italian VOGUE reminded me of the Red Balloon 60's film and her hair like pumpkin pie.

Want to also add that I appreciate all of the COOL comments that you all have left lately on the doily.  I've been in a blur of activity but on the verge of getting to finally get back to work in my brand new ART space!

3 things

three things that have made me happy & smile this week

1.) this insane yarn rainbow explosion ensemble

2.) Jessie Spears new window art at the BLOOD IS THE NEW BLACK space

3.) the colorful creations of Marie-Louise Vogt 

#7

You're about to get a dose of goodluck. The latest issue of LULA mag from the U.K. (#7) is heading to the U.S. shelves Sept 8th. For those who of you who have not heard me rave about this truly lovely magazine, (it's my favorite) it's made on fine heavy papers, has dreamy editorials and comes out quarterly. Which combined with my impatience level, seems like forever. This time the editors even had a hard time deciding which image to use for the cover- so guess what!? There's two to choose from. Get ready to be bewitched, here's a sneak peek at the issue (thanks to the ladies in the U.K. kind enough to snag one and scan it) here's the rundown of the issue's contents/fashion spreads and photographers: ONCE UPON A TIME photos: Yelena Yemchuk SWEEDEEDEE photos: Nina Andersson styling: Kusumlynn interview by Tennesse Thomas DREAMS OF TOMORROW photos: Jesse Shadoan DON'T LET ME BE MISUNDERSTOOD illustrations: Jonas Lofgren / Bildmekanik YOU'RE STILL IN A DREAM photos: Candice Meyer interview: Charlotte Sanders styling: Kemal & Karla EVERYTHING THAT I CANNOT SEE photos: Dusan Reljin styling: Christopher Niquet interview: Indigo Clarke HER FRIEND THE BANDIT photos: Sophie Delaport styling: Shino Itoi interview: Charlotte Sanders I PUT A SPELL ON YOU photos: Ben Hassett styling: Leith Clarke interview: Tallulah Ormsby-Gore ALL WE HAVE BROKEN SHINES photos: Charlotte Ledug styling: Clair Durbridge WILD IS THE WIND photos: Stacey Mark styling: Marjan Malakpour interview: Charlotte Sanders THE SHAPE SHIFTER Photos: Catherine Servel styling: Natasha Royt Interview: Andrea Cusak SCAPBOOK Peter Beard Allison Mosshart Shona Heath Clemence Posey THINGS BEHIND THE SUN photos: Clair Shilland styling: Naomi Miller I SEE DARKNESS photos: Jason Lloyd Evans A LONG, LONG WAY FROM HOME photos: Yelena Yemchuck styling: Leith Clark CLICKETY CLACK photos: Laura Sciacovelli styling: Elisa Nalin ELEGANT TRANSITION photos: damon Heath Styling: Anna Foster HER DARK MATERIALS illustrations by Paula Rego BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS photos: Ellen Von Unwerth styling: Leith Clark TENDER TO THE BLUES photos: Sandra Freij styling: Sarah Cobb ABOUT A GIRL photos: Jam styling: Joanna Schlenzka interview: Charlotte Sanders BLACK MIRROR photos: Viki Forshee styling: Kusum Lynn A DREAMY WANDER photos: Ellen Von Unworth dressed by Erin Fetherson THE END illustration by Joanna Bachelor

reaching out

more things that will end up on ebay, from my living space to yours...

let my love open the door, or I'll blow your house down

These are the latest things to roam my brain. I have forgotten where I first saw them, but just discovered them again on my desktop. Sometimes when all the hours pass me fast and I realize I've not accomplished enough- I blame the following :

art to wear

Sketchbook dress by Perks and Mini (can be found at Creatures for Comfort) crazy animal painted vintage purse

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

clockwork craft

(Coco Rocha Photographer: Solve Sundsbo)

Sugar Pie- Lula

Even though most of the folks from the U.K. have scored this early, and most of my friends have this issue here in the States...I had to re-post the lovely pics from this dreamy KIRSTEN DUNST LULA issue.

Back in the day, Kirsten Dunst bought one of my wood panel paintings at a hair salon. She confessed it was one of her first art purchases. I think it may have been sometime in 2000 or 2001 so she must have been young. (should I say younger?) My friend David would like to lunch with her, then possibly marry her. I totally get the fascination. She has an adorable smile and amazing style. Her face has a timeless quality, and in the CAT's Meow, she plays the perfect flapper. It's always strange to me that some people don't "get it" with her beauty. Come- on, what's not to get?

* CLICK on pics to MAKE B I G G E R!!

(ALL LULA images + more- scanned of Kirsten can be found at kirstenimages.com) the VIRGIN SUICIDES pics are all by CORINNE day

this model from the latest LULA, has my dream hair. If only a perm could work for me!