Center of the Ring

My life has been a bit of a circus lately, so this weekend I am headed off to San Diego for a mini vacay and to visit some of my good friends. What I am looking forward to the most is this Saturday's 7th annual Tour D'Deigo Cirque de Tour happening in Ocean Beach. Not your typical seaside cruise around the block, this OB adventure is definitely going to be a show! With this year's theme as Carnival, I am channeling my inner circus chic and coming up with something spectacular to wear for the ride. Let's just hope the costume can handle the heat! 

 

Proxart Issue Release @ Origami Viynl

Now that I am on the hunt for the perfect Los Angeles neighborhood to relocate to come summertime, I am always finding a way to adventure to a new part of town. On Monday, Proxart was hosting a issue release gathering for their 8th issue at Origami Vinyl in Echo Park. As one of my favorite groups in LA, I definitely enjoy hanging out with the Proxart folks. (So much so, I am especially impressed to say that I went to high school with these cool kids and have seen the group transform to the powerful creative community it is today) I brought along good company and enjoyed canned beers and live music by Atlanta-based folk rockers Little Tybee. Just off West Sunset, Origami Vinyl is a teeny shop and record-lovers music box haven. From Johnny Cash to The Black Keyes, I got my browse on and even picked up one for myself. After Little Tybee, I got to chat with the violinist in the group, Nirvana Kelly. (How could it be folk rock without?!) She was incredibly down to earth (and extremely talented--so rare!) about living in Atlanta, SXSW and the band’s road trip through the West Coast. The evening was finished with some delicious Thai drunken noodles at It’s Thai, needless to say it was just what I needed to compliment my earlier musically delicious feast for the ears.

Killer Styling + JediSugar POP-UP Boutique

To all my San Diego style mavens, save the date for next week's uniquely fabulous pop-up boutique. Hosted by Jedisugar on January 31st, come out and join SD's only re-worked vintage and customized clothing shop Killer Styling at Bar Basic for one crafty night. Don't miss out on a selection of hand-crafted designs from local clothing, art and jewelry creatives paired with local craft beer and pizza. Featuring live music by The Brothers Grimm and David Afterlife, enjoy local beats while you shop local treats! For more information and to RSVP, check out the Killer Styling Facebook event.

 The Palmdale Dress $26

 Yellow Submarine Structured Mini Dress $46

Silk Made Me Blush Number $46

Find these Killer vintage pieces at the Pop-Up shop! 

In Photos

From Christmas to Hanukkah, the Holidays always are the busiest time of year for me. I'll let my pictures do the talking.

Bang. Bang. Bang.

 6.30.11

From my affair with AIRR Supper Club to getting my American Pride fix on Independence Day, it's time for a blog break. Between fun on the Fourth and all other festivities since then and in between, I will state the obvious: the heat of July is getting to me. 

7.4.11