Birds in a cage

A new store opened a few months ago on 16th st. in the mission, close to Guerrero.  This is such a bad story because I can't remember what it is called (I even tried to google it) but they have great things ranging from clothing, jewelry to antique mirrors and decor.  These pics are from the window, isn't it pretty.

10th anniversary party for the beauty bar sf

I ended up at the 10th anniversary party at the beauty bar after my holiday party for work.  It was a fun night full of friendly people who looked amazing. 

The guy on the right below is the owner of Beauty Bar

Acting like a crackhead who works at Burger King

Mrs. Smaggle has just posted about her acting career and It inspired me and made me think how fun it was back in the day to act. The last play I did was in Seattle and was great. We got amazing reviews and went down in history. The concept was really unique. I played a x prostitute that now works at Burger King. The stage was on the real street in front of the gallery and the audience was inside looking out a huge window. It was wild because we had to deal with real people who weren't part of the play heckling us and just go with it. To read more about the amazing concept and the play check out Vital 5 Productions. I'm the tall blond one in the Burger King uniform.

A little taste of my photography

If only I had someone full time to take photos of me.  I love how these turned out.  Thanks to my model for making it so easy.  Make up, location and photos by me.

A Great Opportunity!

Pensareancora is having a great contest where you will get a new, hand chosen, pair of shoes from her if you happen to win,  She has great style so sign up!  Click on flyer to see it larger!

Saturday Sf Safari

I got a new camera!!!  These are actually the last photos taken with my old crappy camera.  My sweetie was sweet and got me a camera when we were out the other day (using the gift certificate my mom gave him last christmas).  We went on a city safari, being that we are always holed up in the mission/dolores park area where we live, we decided to go check out a new hood.  The Marina was our choice of location, which was interesting.  We had some great food at a sushi place known for having hot waitresses, I guess that means all blonds with big and sometimes fake breasts, it was very L.A, the food  was great though.  We also hung out and had lunch in SOMA.  It was a fun adventure all over the city. 

outfit 

Shirt-f21

Leggings-AA

Boots-Charles David

Leather jacket-f21 long time ago(few years)

Purse-Marshals (diy studs)

Scarf-gift from bf's sister, thanks Oona

Inspiring makeup creations

I just found out about a amazing make up artist and creator of her own make up line (lime crime makeup), via flyingsaucer.   I'm now completely obsessed with her beauty and talents. She has a great blogzine as well (doe deere blogzine). I'm sharing just a handful of the amazing eye candy, I suggest you go to her zine NOW because it is absolutely amazing!!!  There are tutorials teaching makeup creations and how to create the looks at home, so get to work pretties. 

Did you buy?

I didn't purchase a single thing today!  But I know a whole lot of people around the states did. It is, of corse "black Friday" one of the busiest shopping days of the year.   The holiday season represents to me, consumerism at it's worst. People go into debt each year then pay it off  just in time to do it all over again for the Holidays. 

Fashion is a sort of major consumerism as well.  I try to purchase most of my clothing via second hand stores such as charity shops or exchange type stores.  I do purchase new things from time to time and try to buy things that will last a long while.  For me it is easy to find trendy items in charity shops because most things that are "in" fashion have been "in",  in the past as well.  For me it is a fun challenge to hunt for interesting vintage and trendy items in charity and second hand shops.   It seems to make ones wardrobe a bit more interesting and not so much the same as everyone else's.  It is also more money conscious, and in these times there is a lot to be said about saving money.  Another important part of shopping at these types of stores is the recycling aspect, saving more pieces from being put into the world, thus saving energy of all types. 

So, did you buy anything today?

Thanks for Thanksgiving!

Our friends had us over for Thanksgiving, they have a amazing apartment overlooking the city. I shot lots of pictures, so beware this post is very picture heavy. Thanks to Brandy and Lee for the amazing dinner and fun times.

My sweetie playing wii bowling

my sweetie making his Zoolander face

 

My outfit

Silk printed dress-vintage

Blue 80's belt-vintage

Hand dyed slip-diy and vintage

Tights-marshals

Boots-miz mooz  (diy studs)

Above and below, art by Lee (below is a portrait drawn of the hosts by lee)

Lee the artist

Brandy the chef and fun gal all around

View from the apartment

Teetee the kitty

Buster the dog

Art by a friend of theirs named lars

Portrait of Kiera Knightly by Lee

Happy Thanksgiving Friends!

Here are some Thanksgiving inspired images, browns and such.  The second photo is of a model by the name of Simona, she has a great blog that I read and is such sweet girl.  She kindly responded to a comment I made via email, I thought it was incredibly sweet.  

EDIT:  I just realized this is my 200th post!  WOW!   Thanks everyone for visiting this little blog and for all the great comments you leave, it makes me have faith in humanity, that people are so far apart but so close as well.  It's pretty amazing.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!!!!