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Ramiro Gomez at Pehrspace this Saturday: Rose Gardens, Cholas, and Vinyl
Gomez: “The connection between Goth girls and Chola girls was very interesting to me.“ I met Ramiro Gomez a few months ago at an art show in downtown Los Angeles. Here is one…
Girls Get Busy Manifesto
Sometimes I need a little reminder of my roots, you know? Once upon a time, I was a really cool kid, doing stuff, making things, believing in my own power. Sometimes I forget…
Just Because Nutter Butters are Vegan, Doesn’t Mean They’re Lunch; Or, I Pulled the Ultimate New Year’s Cliche and Joined a Gym
Classic: When January started, I signed up for a gym. It’s not what you think though. Well, only kinda. The first week of the new year, I received an email notifying me that…
Lou Lou Loves Everyone
A few weeks ago, I received something in the mail that made me infinitely excited– a custom flower headband from dear LouLou! I’ve mentioned Loulou on the blog before; she’s the gal who…
What I Wore: Cat Flag on 1.7.12
Holy moly! Can’t think of the last time I did an outfit post! Part of my goal list was to try to be more consistent on the blog, at least with the What…
And, We’re On To 2012
I spent last night out in the desert–in tranquil Yucca Valley– two hours from our Los Angeles home. There were no cars flying by, no right-around-the-corner coffee. There was no place I’d rather…
A Guide To Gifting When You’re Blue
My mom told me something when I was very young that stuck. “If you’re feeling down about yourself, it can help to do something kind for someone else.” As cliche as it might…
The Locketship 4 Year Anniversary Party!
Last weekend was The Locketship 4 Year Anniversary Party at Meltdown Comics in Hollywood! We didn’t take too many pictures–you can check out some goodies at LA Weekly. I was so impressed by…
“I love springtime in New York.”
When I found out that my dear, darling Jonathan Richman was going to be playing the Cellar Door in Visalia, I couldn’t contain my excitement! It’s one thing for Mr. Richman to play…
I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend
Just got done visiting my brilliant stylist, Tanya. Sidenote– I feel so adult saying I have a “stylist”. As usual, I came out feeling a little more magical. Tanya whipped out some space-age,…
Welcome to the Working Week
Just a little update on a life change. While it has always been a dream to run my own business (one which I have realized in the past year), it has markedly been…
A Screach Owl & Some Cuties
I couldn’t have been happier to receive this commission from my good friend Kim. She wanted a portrait for her mother’s birthday this month, and I was thrilled to oblige. Kim’s entire…
Saying Farewell to Fair Weather
The weather in Los Angeles is changing. It’s noticeably chilly. There’s a film on the cars when we wake up. I’m starting to wear jackets and make curries on the regular. I’d been…
Free Hugs
I don’t know if it’s any surprise, but I’m a little movie phobic. The idea of going out and sitting in a dark room for two hours doesn’t appeal too much to me,…