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fashion by he.

2011-06-30T17:05:00.000-07:00

I am so excited... He of Fashion By He has featured me as his "HottHe of the Week" this week. I couldn't be more flattered and honored to have been givin this opportunity. If you haven't heard of He, his blog is one of the most popular fashion blogs written from a man's point of view. Ladies check it out and get some candid tips tricks and advice on what guys really love and hate about women's fashion. I am excited for all of my readers see my feature... and look forward to seeing some new faces hopefully on my blog.

He - Thank you for the wonderful review and the He Approval. I keep on loving you and the blog!

white washed.

2011-06-29T13:55:00.000-07:00

Been wearing my hair with its natural wave lately. It's finally grown long enough to not constantly pull back on every occasion in a desperate attempt to make the style look halfway decent and purposeful. I LOVE my hair today! I think this is actually the first time in my whole life that i can honestly admit that i love eveything about it and its natural texture... well that is other than the fact that i am dying in wait once again for new extensions. The color is absolutely perfect white platinum... a perfect Kristin Reiter white. The curls are due to completely letting my hair airdry on it's own with a little Bb Styling Spray. And i must say my hair would be nothing if it wasn't for my deep conditioning masques. They have saved my hair life!

gold bracelets - thrifted // jeans - Joe's // red string - gifted // suede boots - MIA // earcuff - ashaloo via Etsy

number 60.

2011-06-21T13:15:00.000-07:00

I am thrilled. I ordered some #60 (white blonde) extension hair a few weeks ago and it has finally arrived from Europe. It's been a wait but i just know it will be worth it. After three summers with short hair this year i am going to be able to rock the sexy beachy i have only lusted after in the past. Gotta get my roots touched up first and then i can't wait to show you all my after pictures!

2011-06-17T14:23:00.000-07:00

It's a shame i couldn't post these photos sooner... but i had to keep them a secret due to the fact that these three pieces were gifts from me to my little sister as a present that took way too long to get to her. Since she is a fellow blogger i wouldn't dare post these for fear of ruining her surprise. Also noted should be the absolute success i had. She absolutely died over these garments. Which obviously put a smile on my face.

Each piece of clothing was made by or altered by me. I am sooo proud of these pieces.

1. BLACK FITTED BLAZER - found it at a thrift store for one dollar. Yes i am serious. Added the gold buttons and repaired a minor hole in the right back shoulder by sewing on a chic detailed heart patch.

2. BLACK MAXI SKIRT - oh my. let me just say the fabric of this skirt is absolutely to die for. I don't know what it is but it feels like a cold breezy jersey knit. (if that even makes the slightest bit of sense to any of you) Since it is so so hard for us tall girls to find long long floor length figure flattering skirts i figured i'd fashion one up on my own. A perfect addition too any spring/summer/winter/fall wardrobe in black especially. I fashioned this maxi out of a longish old sackdress i happed to stubble upon at the local thrift store. When i finished this item it was soooo hard to part with. So hard in fact that now (as seen in my last post) i have already mad my self one of my own. Yay.

3. CHIC ARMY PARKA - an absolute must have item for this spring turned summer. I have loved how i see girls pulling off this baggy yet fitted jacket style over skinny jeans or even a sweet flowy dress. This look is one my sister can pull off much better than myself. I can't say i do well even in the slightest in long coats. My alteration to this (also thrift store find) was adding some one of a kind detailing by sewing black lace along the zipper lining and collar. Just the perfect touch.

Inspirational Outfit Posts :

61611.

2011-06-16T01:44:00.000-07:00

- wearing -

SLOUCHY STRIPED RACERBACK TOP - target

BLACK LACE BRA - victorias secret

BROWN DOUBLE BELT - thrift store find

BLACK MAXI SKIRT - diy

SILVER CRUCIFIX - sidewalk sale find

relax and just be.

2011-06-14T00:47:00.000-07:00

needed some headshots for the new salon website. And as they were due and i have no updated "official" shots of myself as such i decided as a last resort at 2am i must shoot my own. With my macbook in hand and a stack of pillows piled next to my white bedroom door i began snapping away. I must say i am actually quite in support and happy over how these selfportraits came out. wow... impressive!

I feel like these pictures really capture my edgy rocker boho chic summer vibe. kisses.

bracelet - faded crimson string from the blanket my boyfriend cozies up to. As it falls apart he ties the yarn on his wrist. I stole one of the tattered strings to match the one he wears.

feathers - though bought in a set at ForeverBeads on hawthorne street, i prefer to wear these and other dangling earrings solo. The orange pops against the black and brown and the gold chains add a bit of flair.

kisses.

summer suedes.

2011-06-04T11:10:00.000-07:00

After work. Night out for memorial day. Brought the girls (halle and gracie) a housewarming gift of one of my home liquor cabinet must haves: Lunazul Tequila. Shots to go around.. and checked out their new ever so sexy bachelorette suite. Two bedrooms. Amazing city view. Their interior decorating is turning out to be absolutely gorgeous. Pictures soon to follow hopefully. On the way to the mexican restaurant the girls snapped this photo on me and my boy walking down the sidewalk. What a great photo to have.. thanks girls for thinkin of me on our walk.

- wearing -

purple suede skirt : vintage thrift store find

nude suede pumps : zigisoho vis DSW

black top : new gift from gracie last night

unmasked.

2011-04-30T14:47:00.000-07:00

Sometimes i think of just stopping my blog all together. Is blogging just a little too self righteous? A bit of a "look at me and see how important i think i am" ? I don't know really. Do any of us bloggers out there really know? Nope. So we take a mini week or two long break and then stumble upon a picture or event that must be posted. . . and voila we are back!

So here it is. My picture i NEEDED to post. Should have gone with my post : and we're lost in a masquerade. Yet somehow this phot only just now made it into my hands. This was a wildly fantastic night. Pictured here i am with my dear friend Darren Kormandy. Wearing my thrift store found lace body suit. My self made black mask. Quipped with my clip in hair extension bangs and my gold sheild 3 stone ring. Darren's looking pretty fly with his scruff and dreads and awesomeness.

kisses.

rio de janeiro.

2011-04-13T10:14:00.000-07:00

new mario testino photo book given to me as a birthday present by my sister gracie // white knit fringed

afgan // new iphone // american apparel The Summer T Shirt in ivory // black thigh high stockings // black bathing suit bottoms // messy texured blonde hair

summer loves.

2011-04-12T11:09:00.000-07:00

i love these white harem linen pants and the nude leather jacket is a must for spring and summer.

the rest of these looks are my absolute favorites of free people this year so far.

craving each model's flowing naturally wavy hair. . . wishing mine was as long. . . a bit jealous.

After being totally and completely enamored with the Free People march 2011 catalog i've been carrying it around with me in my purse for sudden bursts of shopping inspiration. And about 2 days later thats exactly what happened during a fifteen minute quick trip to the goodwill downtwon west. Look at this beauty of a dress i have found and am just dying to rip apart for a diy fashion project. Doesn't it just excude the same essence colors and flowy drapery of the above dress... spotted in the opening pages my catalog. Yes. . . . score. The low drop waist and maxi dress cut is perftect. I do however think i might be making some alterations to the top and turn this into a nineteen seventies retro hippy chic flower child halter dress. Hoping i get to this project real quick.

maybe tomorrow.

2011-04-11T08:59:00.000-07:00

. . . what. . whats that you say. . you say today is saturday. . .

2011-04-09T09:34:00.000-07:00

a day out in the world of vintage shopping and thrift stores... or as i have heard some of my bloggers from melbourne call it. . . 'op shopping' short for opportunity shopping. . . which i much prefer. It seems to give a certain beauty and respect to the hobby of shopping at secondhand stores. I mean really the treasures i have found out and about over the years more than fill up my fancy apartments as well as make up most of my beloved wardrobe. And now 4 more items to add to my collection.

Beige-Cream Knit Summer Sweater - As inspired by these posts 'shooting for sweet' and 'central park' by the ever so lovely Rumi Neely of fashiontoast. Love the slouchy cozy knits. $4

Shel Siverstein's WHERE THE SIDEWALK ENDS - Been reciting poems from this childhood ook all week and just happen to find a perfect copy. $2

Gold Whistle Pendent - Such a kitchy piece of jewelry for anyones collection... so excited to be able to own it in mine. Edgy yet chic. $9

Black Cat Mug - One of a kind. How rad will it be to drink morning tea out of this conversation piece. My friend Mike saw it on my counter yesterday and got a kick out of it. $1

all in all very productive shopping finds. maybe i should start selling some of the random knick-knacks and fashion finds... lemme know what you think?

leaving lets my heart remember how it is i feel.

2011-04-06T19:24:00.000-07:00

picking up my man from the airport in about an hour. . . absolutely can't wait to see him. . . i feel like i want us to BE this picture when he gets back. . . with me in his arms. Quite sexy. He's actually rockin a much similar new hair cut too. . . like tha boy in the picture. He really hasn't been gone that long. Just a mid week trip to california to visit family. Yet i've missed him nonetheless and am very happy to have him home.

[img source: weheartit.com]

holy ghost.

2011-04-06T08:54:00.000-07:00

1. After much love for the cartilage ear cuffs that have been so inspirational... i had made it my quest to find the perfect one. Much searching and blog hopping later i settled on something even better. I knew i just had to have it the moment i laid my eyes on it... the "Holy Ghost Pearl Spike Ear Cuff" by ashaloo on etsy. Made of vintage pearls. It dangles from behind the ear and i love how it looks worn with double and cartilage peircings on the model. The whole single long earring look is so fab. [should be getting mine in the mail anyday now.. can't wait to post.]

2. Morris Has Died. My little pal... the spider that built his web in the stairwell outside apartment building... keeping me company the past few months has passed away. Poor little guy. He will be missed and remembered fondly every morning on my way out work.

3. Future Wedding Ring. Low Luv by Erin Wasson Small Triple Crystal Cocktail Ring. I don't care if this is costume jewelry. I want something of eccentric taste and natural beauty. Refinement just isn't my style. I am in love with these rings cut from natural crystal. A breath of fresh air against the standard engagement rings that i cant seem to even imagine wearing out of the house on my finger on a daily basis.

4. Dark Burgundy Lipstick. This color is of my favorite variety. The deep dark smoldering lip adds a bit or sultry mystery. Especially with the addition of the smokey eye and the carefree messy waves. Source unkown. Might this be miss Abbey Lee Kershaw?

5. The Oversized Leather Messenger Tote. Found these two beauties on tumblr. An absolute must for this spring and summer. So casual and put together all at once. Shopping. Working. The perfect carryall.

almost any night of the week.

2011-04-05T08:01:00.000-07:00

And then after lounging at home drinking a hard cider in my flannel shirt i decided why not bake some yummy gluten free vegan brownies. Oh my my my was that the best thought of the night last night. So gooey soft and delicious... and poured myself a glass of hemp milk to go along with. Geeze it's been quite some time since i've baked something and could actually lick the spoon. mmmmmm.

Okay so i may have been slightly inspired by Hannah Glasby in this shoot by Darren McDonald from ColdAfterMidnight. This guy is one of my absolutely favorite photographers... it's just too bad some months ago he removed almost all of his freelance photowork from his blog. His blog which used to be described as

"Darren has a way of capturing sweet innocence. Cold after midnight is more like a boyfriends blog showing off how beautiful his girlfriend, true love despite the girl goes from Avril Alexander to Hannah Glasby to Kate Dilliwaard to Danah Marks. Personal work mixed with previews to his photoshhots around the world. " - capitalcitypretty.com

has now been revamped into more of a commercial portfolio. I must say i miss this old raw authenticity his blog portrayed in the past. I'd absolutely love for him to release some of his old posts once again. The blog world is empty without his previous work.

wasting away.

2011-04-04T02:00:00.000-07:00

i've seen it in your eyes.. lying sleepless in never ending twilight.. hopes and prayers set aside.. to the intense beating of your heart .. tearing down the gates you have so well put up.. surrendering to tears that seem to never stop.. completly taken.. keeping faith in your side pocket.. hidden and misunderstood.. but never leaves ..

but know that ..

you glow of that same light that you desire.. you are that person that tears are shed for.. you are that one memory that is a constant .. you are love.. you are hope.. you are believing.. you are everything ..

[my dear friend Chris Pagaduan]

happy un-birthday to me.

2011-03-31T00:08:00.000-07:00

sick. sad and sick. That's how i spent my birthday this year (march 19th) very merrily unhappy. My nicest boyfriend tried to keep me away as he battled the flu in lonliness... an attempt to keep me well. But of course i couldn't stay away long.. had to bring my man chicken noodle soup and medicine thursday night. Us girls cant leave our boyfriends sick and alone... its too sad. Yet of course i woke up friday morning with a fever.. i was a pathetic mess all day.

Saturday morning... my birthday was a drag. Until he showed up with gifts in tow. (pictured above: red velvet chocolate ganache cake balls // ceramic rhinocerous head wall mount we nicknamed Spencer) Best birthday present ever though was having Jordan there sick with me on my birthday. I mean no one wants to be sick on their birthday but it makes you feel best when you have a fever buddy you get to cozy up to and watch movies with on the couch all day... and just be a lazy mess.

You know in all i missed not having the classic birthday girl pretty party pictures with my twin sister. Missed playtime at the bar with all my lovely friends and family. But actually i think for this year there's know way i'd rather have spent the day and night but a cozy night in with my boy.

charmaine olivia.

2011-03-22T13:33:00.000-07:00

Yes! Here it is... i finally recieved it in the mail. My charmaine olivia print. My punk rocker mohawk sillohuette. It will be an exquisite addition to my entry hallway black and white picture wall. Stoked. The detail is wicked fierce and i am just blown away by the fact that this girl does here sillohuettes all free hand with an ink pen. wow. When i first stumbled her... i found another blogger raving on one of her posts... i checked out charmaine's website...and was so impressed by her paintings of ethereal women... tattooed beauties. And then became hooked to her craft upon discovering the sillohuettes. So many amazing prints to choose from. You must check them out. I loved them all. It was so hard to decide which one to buy... until i came across the below print. I knew i had to own it.. I am in love with everypart of it. From the girls mane to her nose ring (not sure if you can tell but its a bullring) her danngly chainy earrings to her tattoo work and the nudity. Perfection. I swear. I am just wild about my etsy purchse. Can't wait to get it framed and hanging on my wall.

And how sweet is charmaine.. she even sent a personal note to me with the print thanking me for the purchase. No charmaine THANK YOU. This girl deserves support. So talented.

And look how cute she is while painting in her workspace. She is honestly probably one of the most fashionable painters i have ever come by. Her paintings are gorgeous and she is gorgeous too. Here she is in the midst of finishing up one of my personal favorites of her paintings. Isn't it marvelous? Gosh charmaine what an inspiration! Check out her blog too.

on and on.

2011-03-14T19:00:00.000-07:00

ok. so i know you all might be hoping i'd just post fashion pictures... but fashion is nothing without a life worth living and the styles inspired by the friends you surround yourself with. Yes i promise to get back on with the fashionista musings as well and soon. Yet have sadly been without a camera so been relying on the friends around me and my macbook camera for most shots.

THE LODGE: when spoken around friends i need not say more. This is the spot of pure pandimonium. A spectacle every gathering with nothing but a rock band vibe and a lot of love to go around. Where the nights roll into morning and the party lasts through the entire weekend. This band.. these people... we are all just people getting along, dancing it up and having a sexy time. white wine. music. kisses. feathers. pabst. and fur. all part of our typical portland playtime.

And what better way to start the morning off than with eggs and bacon for breakfast and bloody mary's for everyone?

ummmm really.

2011-03-05T23:14:00.000-08:00

I don't know about you but only few things cross my mind when i spot a creepy white van

with the words "girls inc." written on the side in red lettering in some dark back alley at 11:00

at night on the industrial east side of Portland:

Abduction Van // Stripper Porn Van // Prostitution.

need i say more.

twentyone.

2011-03-04T09:19:00.000-08:00

Out and about... on the town with my girl alysha... she was my tag along friend invited on a

twentyfirst birthday outing with a new and beautiful client and all her amazing friends.

Thanking Alysha for keeping me company on this trip out with new friends all whom i hardly

knew before this night. Thanking Victoria for all the drinks and champange and limo ride.

This really was a perfect night thanks to all her planning and surprises.

The body guard was a real treat...especially our private ride home in his towncar and our detour

to three after party food spots (all closed) and finally making our way the The Roxy for some

late night breakfast. bacon and eggs and mimosas to top it off.

Do you see these amazing fishnet stocking with flare... always can count on Alysha pulling

out all the stops in the fashion department with myself. And geeze... did we happen to pull

off quite matching rocker glam looks without even consulting eachother?

And Alysha... how in the world did you end up with the birthday crown at the end of the night?

the dark passenger.

2011-02-25T17:24:00.000-08:00

An fashion photo found/inpired by my newest guilty pleasure. The television series DEXTER. I dont watch much tv at all...heck i dont even pay for cable. But i got sucked into this show via netflix and now i am absolutely hooked. If you haven't seen it check it out. Yes its dark. Yes its menacing. But its also quite witty and very loveable. Gotta love me a little showtime. Their series tend to be pretty near flawless and catchy.

for the birds.

2011-02-23T17:21:00.000-08:00

my boyfriend called me up the other day and asked me what my favorite animal was... i thought for a few moments and then was reminded of my childhood and how much i adored flamingos. Mainly for their pink feathery feminine girlyness...and for there long lean legged sex appeal. What an inspiration these beautiful birds are and can be on fashion and beauty. After pairing these photos together i must point out my loves:

1.BIG FLOPPY BLACK HAT - never thought i'd wear one and yet now i think i must splurge...these girls wear theirs with such grace and edge. (gotta borrow the little sisters hat and see how i ike it)

2. FEATHERS AND FUR - just can't get enough. the textures. the softness. the organic natural bohemian vibe. and each so very different each with a various purpose.

3. LEGS ELONGATED w/ BLACK TIGHTS AND BLACK SHOES - an absolute must on a vary daily basis. especially fall.winter.spring in portland. the longer and leaner and thinner the better.

4. BODY CHAIN OVER CHUNKY KNIT SWEATER - now why hadn't i thought of this one. way to add some rock ito a very chic look. black black black with pastels...i am loving.

5. LIGHTEST COTTON CANDY PINK HAIR - i am dying. been absolutely craving...possibly obsessing over this hair. The color is so soft and subtle and over my white blonde hair would blend over oh-so-well. sexy. feminine. a bit out there but hot and IN. i may have to jump into this temporary dye job soon...before this becomes an overdone trend or before i chicken out completely. (besides how hot would this hair look wearing mostly blacks and whites and neutrals?)

kisses.

got my ciggy and my drugstore cowboy.

2011-02-22T09:42:00.000-08:00

happy birthday to my good good friends: Alysha Brooke and of course Ian Ridgeway (of JUST PEOPLE). And how we celebrated! With a glamorous trip out to the hood river hotel... which played part as the speakeasy in this 1920's murder mystery party. Everyone came dressed to the nines... clad in vintage suits, fringe dresses, feathers, and caps. Look how dolled up everyone was. I kinda wish i could embrace the 20's every day of my fashionable life. It would be pretty swanky now wouldn't it. My part for the night was that of the Flapper having an affair with the mayor... and threatening him to leave his wife or else. My man suited up as Rocco Rabbit a detective at the scene. Doesn't he look quite spiffy? (with and without his moustache)

My look was put together the morning of the event in about 2 hours... whipped this baby up as a rip apart piece back together thrift store dress alteration. Lets just say i was going for pure glamorous sex appeal. The dress ended up slinky and short showing of those gams and my entire back.. with barely there straps and pretty much made of see through lace. All i was wearing underneath was a pair of nude pantyhose with the seams up the back and nude lace pasties. (boyfriend approved of course) Oh and threw on my authentic vintage fox stole over top with my taupe suede platform pumps. Head piece was part of an old dance recital costume.

What can i say i go all out when it comes to embracing the role of the flapper... it fits me doesn't it?

photos - tylergould

hanna nissen.

2011-02-20T08:59:00.000-08:00

found this photo (posted by a friend of mine on facebook) which i felt was such a perfect addition to yesterday's post: the "day of the dead" inspired makeup is so artistic and just plain beautifully done. Hanna Nissen is a local portland freelance make up artist who also just happens to be absolutely striking...and models from time to time. This girl has such an amazing talent for make up as an art which is obvious in the above shot. Costumey without losing the soft feminine glamour of her features.

It's only fair to show off the beautiful people and talent of the city i am from and today Hannah gets the privilege of gracing the pages of my blog. I haven't actually met this chick but hope that in time over one of my many social events i cross paths with her and can thank her for her amazing beauty and fashion contributions to this city, and for these inspiring shots.

la calaca comelona.

2011-02-19T08:15:00.000-08:00

Valentines Day date. My boyfriend and i had no idea where to go this valentine's he wanted thai food... but i had just eaten it the night before. As much as i love thai food i needed something new... so i offered up a restaurant that i had been itching to try out over the past few years. I'd read about it in a happy hour book...and when i'd seen grasshopper tacos on the menu i knew one of these days I'd have to give it a try. I'd seen Penelope Cruz eat sun dried crickets ala authentic mexico on the David Letterman Shw. So off we went to La Calaca Comelona (the Hungry Skeleton) on SE Belmont.

I seriously can't even believe i ate grasshoppers! But if Penelope can do it i can do it!! After ordering drinks...Jordan was the first to be daring enough to just grab a grasshopper and pop it into his mouth. I was a bit squeamish at the thought of eating legs, and head and stomachs and all... but after clearing my mind...popped one in. Spicy...crunchy... meaty. Actually quite good. And in taco form hardly even detectable.

After mexican jordan talked us in to grabbing take out thai food at our favorite late night spot... Thai Peacock. (isnt this the cutest corner shop? i will have to photograph the inside next time) yellow curry... our favorite. mmm.

So apparently... the night was abrubtly halted by my poor boyfriend breaking out in hives and itching all over. Who knew his shellfish allergy spans to include: cockroaches, grasshoppers, and fruit flies. 4 benedryl and one zombie movie later... jordan was knocked out and i got to finish the night cuddling next to him... awake... making sure "he was still breathing" through the night. Mission accomplished.

All in all a valentine's day that won't soon be forgotten.

waxed.

2011-02-16T04:44:00.000-08:00

I may have just experienced the very worst wax job ever!!... well the very worst i will ever experience in my lifetime none the less. Oh my Oh my Oh my. My hope is that none of you will have to go through what i just did ... save your self the pain and anguish. I only wanted a nice cleanup job... spruce my brazil up. Needs to happen via waxing as i have a fear of razors and have discovered that frustration of ingrowns. Another no no a classy girl wants to avoid...unless you dont mind the look of "i may have picked something up along the tacky road of loose sex and questionable shagging partners" Both of which i can proudly say i have avoided. None the less ready for smooth bare skin.

Knowing that my regular girl had moved and my new waxing boutique was closed for the night i was destined to try something new. Its always weird to welcome a new face but it had to be done. Now i have been lucky enough to snatch up a pretty good deal with all my waxing jos thus far. Somewhere in the range of $45 or $50 which is perfect since this happens to be an every 4 week investment. After calling around and searching yelp i found one priced at $50 dollars and burting with good reviews. Looked like i had found the place. I called the The Wax Shack and got a machine and assuming the place must be closed hung up...and begrudgingly opted to call URBANWAXX. Close to my house...good reviews... but $70. A bummer but i made the appointmernt. About 20 minutes later i was thrilled when the Shack called me back with an opening! I switched appointments, grabbed a coffee and headed on my way!

When i got to the place... there was a plastic chair outside the door with a single magazine sitting there waiting for me...in a random hallway of an active space building (small entreprenuers / artists / designers / hairdressers all rent studios there)... yes i may have thought to leave right then and there as i sat in this odd bare hall but my sister rents one of these spots out and i know the deal. While sitting waiting the gal pops outside hands me the bathroom key on a dingy plastic rubber ducky key fob "in case you need to ues the bathroom before" she says. Um eww no not really... she doest even introduce herself just pops back inside to finish with her current client. When she finally returns she is sending her client out the door to an atm to get cash and on the phone with the credit card comapany trying to get her machine back working. Apparently it came unplugged and as she would later tell me over and over again throughout the appoinment she had hundreds of dollars tied up in that machine that she needed to pay the bills tomorrow. I tried to get a vibe from her previous customer as to whether i should just walk away right then and there...but in all honesty, other then giving me a heads up about the machine being down and making sure i had cash or check she seemed satisfied and unwavered. So i entered.

"Ok well lets just get started"she blurted still on her cell phone with the credit card company... laying down sanitary sheets. I thought it odd that she expected me to just strip down right in front of her.. no curtain...just wham!...Good thing this wasnt my first time... or i think i'd have been scared solid from ever returning just from the mere awkwardness of this solitary moment. I removed my clotheshaphazardly and I got on the table as she let the credit card company have it over the phone... the "fuck thats" and "oh shits" being blurted out all over the place. Highly unprofessional for a gal of this job set to be throwing out there while dealing with a brand new client. I know i know... shoulda gotten up right then and there but i didnt. I dont know why. Lord help me.

The waxing proceeded as she slathered on wax and strips all while balancing her cell phone between her chin and cheek and paying absolutely no attention to me whatsoever. She was missing spots and having to go over places time and time again as she never gave the wax time to set... fully distracted by her phonecall. "Fuck fuck fuck" she explains to the phone operator about how things are screwed with her machine and then as an afterthought toward me "oh don't worry if i miss any spots i will be tweezing at the end"

Oh really i didn't know i was paying for a tweeze job... i specifically remeber asking for a brazilian WAX!! (and i have an odd suspision that tweezing is gonna lead to...oh yes... more infrowns. ugh)

All the sudden midphonecall ( or should say midwax?.. but at this point i really just felt like i was the one inconveniencing her call) the other phone started ringing in. "oh thats just my last client hold on" she answers the phone and gets of in seconds. "Don't worry i'll get you a towel" she says to me. Back to her credit card call / F-bomb session. (Now why the heck would i need a towl?) She throws a mini washcloth in the direction of my coochie. Just barely big enough to cover well nothing. Opens the door to the hallway still bitching out the lady on the phone. Geeze...i feel i little exposed here... anyone passing by in the hallways can pretty much see in and see ME!!!... half naked ...what the hell?! A little privacy please! The client comes to the door, hands her some cash, she closes the door, puts it down and comes back to wax me with no bother to even rewash her hands. Sick! Why the heck did i not get up and leave.?.. I am still asking myself this question.

At this point she is spilling wax on my legs and pretty much things are just messy. She jokes "oh dont worry the leg wax is free". (Oh really thats a joke... not so funny! That was the stupidest thing i have heard... You really think i am gonna laugh? you are an idiot. You are so dumb...seriously. Just finish the stupid wax Ok... and get me outta here... oh and when its time to pay i am giving you NOTHING)

Pretty much the tatooed, disheveled chick never gets off the call and when she finally does she starts scrolling through her cell phone trying to find wells fargo's number... all while forgetting about ME.. the client at hand once again. She than stops what she's doing goes to her computer to start looking up the number online. What am i invisible? Do you not see me sitting her stark naked on the table...at you freaking mercy? I am furiated... at some point during the apointment thus far she has offered to give me 5 dollars off the service, i have fully learned the blatant insanity of swearing inceccently on the job, this girl is clearly incapable and inconsiderate. I have put up with enough. I am disgusted. "Why don't i just go" i state... " I'm just gonna go... and you can just deal with whtever it is you are dealing with but i just can't be here anymore. This can't be happening. I am done" (How the hell am i gonna squeeze back into my black tights with my half bare, wax covered brazil? I am questioning.. I dont know but i really dont care... just gonna make it work. Get the heck outta here) FINALLY... this gets her attention. She stops everything she's doing tells me she'll do my wax for free "just please let me finish. Cuz i have a feeling if you just let me finish you will be my client for life. You will just keep coming back cuz you will be so impressed with the job i do" (is she serious? you have got to be joking me..there is no way after this appointment i would EVER set foot back in her space. and i have every intention of going onto yelp and writing up a horrid review) She continues the wax...and somehow thinks it justified to tell me a story about another lady who demanded her money back as a way to calm my nerves??

She finishes... removes a few ingrowns with a needle (that of course now i am uber worried about the sanitation conditions of) I look at her wax pots there looks to be no cross contamination but there is wax and dust everywhere and i am hoping that there is not hair mixed with all the dust. I dont even want to think about it and i certainly dont want to slather on the cooling creme and oil she gives me at the end and she is sadly mistaken in the thought that if she can just relate with me over twin sister stories and horoscopes she might be able to win me over. "oh by the way i am a twin too" and "oh a pisces i knew there was a reason why i liked you and we get along so well" (really... cuz i actually dont like you at all and if you call this getting along you are crazy or at eh least on drugs) And then in a last ditch effort throws out a sob story about her boyfriend in the hospital and how she was there the entire night before. Oh poor you lady... sorry i dont have your sympathy... You just visited my brazil and lemme say i didnt like it. infact i feel quite uncomfortable about it.

the only plus of the entire experience? i guess was the free wax... but really at this point i'd rather have just paid up the $70 at urbanwaxx to leave with piece of mind. Well i suppose you get what you pay for.

Last words: "AVOID THEWAXSHACK.COM !"

and i know some say this day is arbitrary.

2011-02-14T18:26:00.000-08:00

i say it's a special day. couples... loved ones... family... friends. show love and appreciation for one another. no sense why so many singles have such an issue with this day. we can all have this day. show a little love. a perfect excuse to just be happy. be in one anothers company...cozy... sweet... complete. Love is encouraged. Be it secret admirer or boyfriend or couple of 50 years. Celebrate Valentines Day. It's a good excuse to put our love to use and simply love.

I for one couldn't be more thrilled with the day and the absolute sweetness of the boy in my life. A very simple valentine's day... but a good one nonetheless. My boyfriends gift to me this year was a box of red velvet cupcakes dipped in chocolate berry ganoche frosting. and Oh my. He did good... one bit into the first cupcake and i practically melted. Hooked. I think these are actually better than any mainstream cupcake i have ever eaten. There's a perfect balance of real food taste mixed with the richness of chocolate and natural sweetness of berries. Uh oh i see a probablem arising.

He ordered these personally for me from Dessert Labs. (a new small bakery up on NW 24th Ave // right in my neighborhood) They are open Saturdays noon - 4:00 and i can just see myself stopping in to fill up on there latest concoction. The best part? Dessert Labs specializes in gluten free baking and these little yummies where made dairy free too... yes my boyfriend knows me so well he made sure to order them made with hemp milk. I so love his support in my gluten free dairy free lifestyle. Makes life a little easier when you have someone who is not only daring enough to try out new recipes and restaurants with you... but also someone who cares enough to find me a perfect chocolate valentines treat so i could share in this holiday with everyone else. Thank you babe.

When you get a chance... if you happen to live in the area, i fully expect that you take a trip over to Dessert Labs. If you don't live in the area... well you are in luck because as it turns out they ship. Just place an order. You have my word you will not be disappointed. I mean look how scrumptious these look above. I know you wanna take a bite.

better late.

2011-02-10T11:00:00.000-08:00

sequin butterfly top - vintage // leggings - ammerican apparel // leather thigh high boots - diba

devotion.

2011-02-09T07:57:00.000-08:00

black knit shawl - thrifted // shear black tunic - freepeople // heart rosary - thrifted

At a loss of words to write right now hunnies. Just got a chance to log on and only to realize i am most certainly overdue for a post or a few in reality. What can i say I am overworked...excited but salon life is keeping me so so busy. Just switched over to a new salon with recommendations from my girl kristina. It is absolutely fantastic. Downtown in the Pearl District...in the old industrial warehouses that have since been turned into "the" it spot. happy hours. boutiques. art galleries. apartments. 5 star wine and dines. the work. and the salon i am at work at... a huge loft style studio in the third floor of a most gorgeous brick building with a yummy barista down stairs. Perfect for those busy mornings i am slidng through the door of the salon just in the nic of time. Couldn't be a better fit for me. More on all of this later... for now a brief "new additions to my closet post"

btw: did you see the embroidery detailing on the back of my shear tunic. its quite stuning. The feel of this piece screams rock chic while embracing a delicate feminimity. loving loving loving. wear it to bed and out on the town... makes the outfit.

love this shot : so simple (wanted to show off my favorite piece of this collection)

grace potter and the nocturnals.

2011-01-27T23:23:00.000-08:00

i cannot belive that this friday the 28th of january... i have the unfortunate mishap of missing out on seeing this babe and her band in concert at the wonderballroom. I am devastated. This band had become one of my ultimate go to albums of this year. It is absolutely bluesy sexy full of american grit. That belt ot the lyrics with out a care type vocals. Kinda a throwback to Janis Joplin. Raw. Real sound.

The band looks like they have an absolute blast together.. rockin hard. Mad performing skills. And they seem totally authentic. As though every time you see them together you are getting a legit sneak peek into a day in the life of a rad crew. People you just crave to be friends with. They are like that styling hipster crowd that you know must throw the most kickin parties and really love the heck out of eachother. And they look super fab while doing it! (Kinda remindin me of my friends/band JUST PEOPLE.. portland rocker. i will do a post on them later i promise)

Grace! This girl blows me away. She is a total fashionista... 100% blog worthy i mean come on look at her. That hair... it's forever changing from raven to blonde to this signature strawberry color. Always the full fringe...and oh so long. Sexy sexy sexy. And those mini dresses especially the sequin ones. Man she has legs that just go on forever.

If i don;t score tickets for this concert... i may be in tears for over the weekend.

Check these videos for some major inspiration:

i got what i deserve.

2011-01-27T01:13:00.000-08:00

Some nights out are just fully unexpected and amazing! Let me rephrase that: Unforgetable.

Oh ladies how i love thee. Random phone call last minute last thursday to see what i was up to... led to a night out at Sassy's for a birthday party extraordinaire. Thank you thank you for this invite. Beautiful people. Beautiful dancing. Sexiness. Full on Portland vibe going on there and i loved it. Tattoos. Beanies. White hot shoes. Black leggings. Everyone i met in town from Arizona absolutely rocked as well. Not to mention my favorite new chick of them all... oh Natalie Das. (pictured above) pro skater / producer / photographer this girl is IT. Incredible!

3:30 am rolled around all too soon...which meant a ride back to the west side for more fun back at Alysha's apartment. Thankfully cuz this night..we just didn't want it to end. Random trips to the vending machine. Elevator pictures. And the three of us cuddled in lysh's bed for the night. Complete. What a ride.

if i could have a cat this would be him.

2011-01-15T12:09:00.000-08:00

.... he looks like a miniature leopard. I am in love. and i am not even a cat person...not in the slightest. Too bad my apartment doesn't allow pets. This little guy could have made me a convert or at the very least a happy little girl. Is it wrong to want a pet because his fur is so 'fashionable'?

lita lita lita lita lita.

2011-01-14T14:43:00.000-08:00

[shinyplastichag.blogspot]

i did it! ordered my taupe suede lita's. Jeffrey Campbell i heart you! These baby's are so hard to come by and so when i found them in stock at Lori's Shoes (and in my size) i had to buy buy buy. Immediately. There was no time to waste. Seriously...though ask me a few months ago and it may have been a different story as i didn't quite have my mind made up on this trend when i first saw the shoes popping up on some of my ever so cherished fashion blogs. bleachblack. somethingnavy. fashiontoast.

[ fashionsquad // fashiontoast // pinkwasteland // wildfox ]

Now... i come to realize the reason for my confusion turned obsession. These shoes are probably one of the hardest trends to pull off. Second only to the skin tight low rise cigarette jean. Case and point... ONLY purchase to wear if you were blessed with long skinny victoria's secret model gams. Unfortunately the silhouette of this shoe has a way of accentuating flaws. The chunky two inch sole for some reason makes short legs appear shortened and hitting at just above ankle somehow widens an ankle that wasn't built like a toothpick. Now don't take my word for it... but I think this was the reason for my folly. I do everything i can to avoid desexifying my legs. (short skirts. mini dresses. knickerbockers. skinny jeans. sky high heels) And i mistake this treacherous would be a $160 mistake. Not affordable on a recessionista budget.

The more I see these shoes i am obsessed...and it is growing. These shoes especially in the taupe suede are an absolute must have addition to my closet. This shoe will take me from winter to summer back to fall again. Cozy neutral cold weather boot can easily become a lightweight nude limb lengthening ankle boot paired with short shorts and a flowy silk top. These shoes can't get here soon enough. The anticipation is killing me!

when the fog burns off.

2010-12-30T12:49:00.000-08:00

Wow... how lucky am i. It's these little lucious moments of beauty when i am reminded of the true magnificance of the world i live in. Able to appreciate this breathtaking organic world as god created it and see it contrasting and yet cohesively melded with the modern luxuries of life that we have built.

I couldn't help but be astounded and taken aback by the sight i saw as i drove over the burnside bridge this morning. The view out my car window of the city waking for a brand new day. Alive within but from a distance looking so still and mellow as the fog began to burn away. This city took my breath away. It took me to a whole new place...a place i had never experienced before. I felt like i could be in stolckolm or chicago, anywhere really... but this place just didnt quite feel like home, like portland. Cozy....yes it looked so very cozy. Exciting..beautiful..a breath of fresh air. This looked like a perfect place to be. And it was my city.. but seen through a new set of eyes. And now i am ready for a brand new day.. and soon the start of a brand new year. Amazing things are gonna happen...after the sunrise

a bare tree in love with the winter.

2010-12-30T11:28:00.000-08:00

[my little sister gracie at her birthday brunch - cosmopolitangem.blogspot.com]

This morning. The morning after my little sister's 21st birthday outing. She had to have been severely hung over. But somehow at 21 the body bounces back in a way that at 25 i can only dream of. Wow... i could never imagine how much a difference four years makes. It's crazy really. We all pretty much rolled out of bed and prepped ourselves to go in about fifteen minutes. And look how bloody gorgeous gracie is. Her hair in the soft tousled waves she has so excellently perfected. Her make up flawless as ever. Donning her signature black blazer (nordstroms) and her brand new gaudy pearl ring (3monkeys), a birthday present from momma. Sexy way to start her new year.

The birthday girl's boss is spectacular. She hosted this most delicious brunch in the pearl district at gracie's favorite breakfast cafe. Let me just say how blown away i was with Via Delizia. The restaurant is an italian street corner. When i say it is... i mean it looks like a fuckin street corner but inside to protect you from the portlnad rain. There is a small cafe/gelato cart... brick walls inside that place you on the "outdoors" and there is even a full sized tree smack dab in the center of the shop. It is delightful. The meaning of the name says it all via delizia (street of delight) they really nailed it with the ambiance. The waitstaff was charming. The boy serving us was not only easy on the eyes but the most friendly happy helpful waiter i have had in quite sometime. He made us feel right at home in this little piece of italy. And the food... oh the food... i thing the deliciousness will speak for itself when you see what was on our break fast menu. Take a look. And if you are ever lucky enough to visit portland you really should make it a point to visit this pearl district street corner. yum.

minted in 1989.

2010-12-30T03:43:00.000-08:00

Happy 21st to my little sista. After work i picked up my momma and drove to north portland for a little family birthday celebration at a swank little happy hour spot (one of my favorites) Mint is a fabulous option for happy hours all night long wednesday day nights. Plenty of scrumptious bites... not to mention the most delectable sweet puried fruit drink concotions. Specilty of the bartender ad owner. Her drinks are so fab she even has her very own book Hip Sips. It outlines some of te best drinks from local portland hotspots as well as giving a step by step guide to mixing up your very own elaborate mint drinks yourself at home. Quite the treat.

After mint we headed to gracie's favorite spot, 50 Plates, for appetizers and drinks and present opening! And as that place seemed to be a bit of a bust with a snooty server and pretentious wait staff... along came my parents with the saving grace of the night. A trip back to the candlelight room. (A definite sketchy lecherous party spot. Not a place you want to end up alone as a young twentysomething chick. This place is swarming with would be east coast hustlers who have no place to fit in but this local dive joint. Surprisingly...this isn't me dissing the place completely. It actually is quite the time. Get ready for a night you wont forget. Decked with a live, and practically unsurpassed jazz band with the grit and swagger to make anyone get up and dance, and the company to keep people watching and chatting at its max. It's never a dull moment at the candlelight) So sorry the birthday girl had to jet early... but that by no means meant the party had to stop. We definitely kept things swinging til the band shut down. What a great wednesday night!

Biggest drag of the night. I colored my hair a few days prior to this night and while at work decided i'd need to dye my bang/hairline extensions to match the rest of my head. Unfortunately things didn't go as planned and the hair turned out pastel green and then endured a bleached out chemical haircut which sent my extensions to the garbage can. Can we say tears for days.... so sad. I am afraid i probably won't have my bangs back for new years either. What a devastating moment to be me. Finally find something that works to make my hair and me feel all pretty again... and then i have to go and fry the heck out of the bangs. So... cheers to night one minus my sexy hair.. hopefully i can bring sexy back real soon. Night lovers.

lusted.

2010-12-26T03:59:00.000-08:00

i remember when i first stumbled upon this series of photos. My hair was a shade away from being the white hot platinum i craved and i was hanging onto every last strand of length left of my cringy dingy locks. Not a single hairdresser dared take me where i wanted to go..scared of the possibility that their mistake could be the reason i'd end up with a bleach fried chemical haircut. Was the color i invisioned impossible on my light brunette/dirty blonde mane?

Then i found it... this. This is Hannah Glasby photographed by Darren McDonald. I fell in love with the photography. fell in love with the vibe. the pure carefree nature of the girl in the pictures. Her tousled white hair. She lacked the long silky tresses most models were wearing, the repunzel hair that seemed to eminate sexy. Hair that made those cursed with thin short hair dissatified and envious. But hannah and something about the way darren captured her this day, proved beyond expectation, that an innocent boyish edge had infact a place all it's own. A place only those daring enough would be able to go. This new found sexiness is one i craved. begged to belong to. I wanted to be the chick in this shoot. beautiful. graceful. soft. elegant. wildly unabashed. with a brazen confidence that no one could take.

i want and lust and have just been reminded of the me i was after. the me i am after. striving to be a women of dignity, strength and to expose the raw beauty that comes from self acceptance and authenticity.

[coldam.com]

switching up my mistletoe for moss this year.

2010-12-22T13:40:00.000-08:00

I've seen this photo making it's rounds on fashion blogs internationally this december. Kate Moss could be more of an object of envy then the role she portrays in this photo. Glamorous model.. exhausted after a late night 2:00am lingerie editorial shoot. Ready to call it a night and pack it up. She wraps herself in her oversized fur and throws on her boots. Only to colapse onto the nightstand purse into tow longing for a few last drags off her cigarette. The photographer takes one last flash. This one will remind him of the rare night he spent shooting one of the worlds most revered models of our time. A legend. He breaths a sigh of relieve and a smile smirks up on the sides of his lips. Complete.

Now i ask you how is it miss moss has the ability to look ever so careless and beautifully raw even in this simple shot. She has the grace of a parisian runway model and the edge of only some off duty LA rocker chick. Yet she's so chic. And yes.. in this picture i too wanna embody her. And so an idea:

This... this picture above... it the inspiration for my christmas card this year. Kate moss couldn't look more wintery. The vibe is perfect... i now have the perfect insert for my single girl living in the city holiday card. (Heck. I don't have a model family.. or an euro-chic fiance.. or even a fluffy little disheveled yorky to cuddle up next to. So this year it's gotta be just me and my fur coat in my sexy little apartment.)

Choosing the one shot to make it into my christmas card this year was the tough part. Such a challenge. But here it is...the one frame i feel captures the essence of my year and who i have become. Careless. Edgy. Beautiful. Effortless. Chic. Exactly comfortable embracing the me i want to be. And i love it. I hope you all do too.

rememberance.

2010-12-20T04:05:00.000-08:00

brittany murphy. one year ago she was taken away from us. her beautiful childlike soul so innocent and bold. it was much too early to see her go. what a loss. so sweet and charming. she will always have a place in my heart.

kisses.

and we're lost in a masquerade.

2010-12-19T18:25:00.000-08:00

[ how random to run into jarek at this party ]

afterparty at the lodge...obvious since the lodge boys are 'Just People'...and they were the band hosting this masquerade party. boy do these boys no how to throw and afterparty...

quick group photo in the photobooth - soooo hard to round everybody up and away from the dancefloor.

ashes.

2010-12-16T16:43:00.000-08:00

late night video call with a boy, a cup of hot decaf passion tea in my gold starbucks mug, feeling so sexy cute in my bedtime loungewear. ( thrifted silk floral top / brown textured tights )

check my new triple stone sheild ring... gold with diamond white gems. picked it up at 3 Monkeys (gift boutique) while christmas shopping up on NW 23rd. i am addicted to it. i feel so sexy and badass at the same time when wearing it. it adds the perfect finishing touch to practically any outfit.

Mid phone call at 2:00 amwe were interupted by the ringing of my apartment building fire alarm. in a rush i dashed downstairs and into the lobby to find only 4 other apartment tenants up and alert and ready to not die in what could be a disasterous fire! keys and phone in hand... armed with my white ruffled blanket, no pants, and my black leather lace up combat boots... i was elected the girl to take the lead... call nine-one-one...and deal with the fire fighters outside. One of those nights where i was so so so so happy i'd put myself together before bedtime. Never know when you might have an accidental marylin monroe moment with a cutie knockin at your door...or a sexy firefighter coming to your rescue?

on another good note: the fire was a false alarm...the building didn't burn down to ashes.

thank you very much.

2010-11-26T23:06:00.000-08:00

thanksgiving trip to california

just a pinch of the beautiful Logan family

me. gracie (sister). natalie (cousin). shannon (sister).

boys there's dozen's more where these girls came from.

pin curled.

2010-11-09T21:32:00.000-08:00

Went into A-list Salon in the pearl district (nw 13th + Hoyt) this past weekend for a photoshoot "Rock-a-billy Chistmas" The lovely miss kristina santos was the amazing stylist who worked this fabulous retro updo on me. She did an excellent job. These are some fun personal shots of me and kristina after the work was over and the mimosas came out. Can't wait to see the results of this shoot. I was very excited to be a part of this experience. It was an early morning and a long day and yet totally worth it.

Love this chick to pieces...our history together has gone way back to the day i first met her in the dance studio...we've both undergone so many tranformations: hair color / extensions / boyfriends / salons / dance companies. She stuns me with her awesomeness... over the past 5 years shes gone from an inexperienced red headed dancer working and living in the suburbs to an incredible woman working and living downtown with her very own modern dance company ( Lyrik ) and oh yes did i mention she is engaged to an uber talented photographer, Alleh Lindquist. Such a stunner of a guy! Congratulations to the two of them.

Oh yes and guess who Kristina hired for her personal hairdresser for next summer's wedding? oh yes...that would be me. And i will be looking forward to it until it comes.

carved.

2010-11-04T16:47:00.000-07:00

Last week headed over to the sister's house for a round of pumpkin carving, hot homemade chicken chili, and a hard cider party. So fun getting together with the couple of us... especially that it happened to be the first real rainy rainy fall day and all we all wanted to do was get cozy, warm up, and play.

I love love loved my outfit... for some reason this just felt totally and completely ME. Not to mention i felt like my legs looked killer in these short shorts and stilettos. sexy. Some times i get into the mode of trying to dress like my ittle sister Grace (cosmopolitangem.blogpot.com) As you see above she has this certain cute, feminine, fashionista vibe...a look i adore on her. A look i try to vibe off of.. but when i where what she would wear i feel so totally out of my skin. Gotta remember to use her as inspiration but gotta stay true to me. Sexy, rocker, hipster... hell i'd wanna do me!

OUTFIT: black loose knit shirt - thrifted // black scarf - christmans gift // black tights - Urban Outfitters // denim shorts - forever 21 // stilettos - steve madden // glasses - hollywood vintage // silver bangle - thrifted

happy halloween

2010-10-31T01:33:00.000-07:00

how amazing is this... lace tights spider web

inspired yet?

fashionable halloween this year... its gonna be big

partying mansion style...fabulous

pics up soon.

[fukusuke : stockings and socks : mccann erickson japan]

the killer inside me.

2010-10-25T03:54:00.000-07:00

I just picked up this new movie that I'd never heard of before. It happened to be a sundance film festival movie and featured Jessica Alba, Casey Affleck, and Kate Hudson. The movie left me with a knot in my stomach and in need of a stiff drink, or at the very least a calming phone call with a friend. It was just so incredibly intense and much harder to watch than most any movie I've seen. This movie is not for everyone, its one of Jim Thompson's darkest novels and explores the mind of a sociopath. The violence is shocking, but it should be because i think the whole point is to make the viewer realize how pointless and wasteful it all is. If it was glamorized we wouldn't get a clear view into to understanding of the deranged the mind of a killer. Its hard to watch but its so important to the story. His victims are the people who love him the most..unconditionally. And its when he his lovers that it really hits you...the way he has no regard for even those closest to him (he doesn't care to love or be loved...their commitment to him is meaningless) It is sickeningly simple and sad. And the most graphic moments are the moments when you get how fucked up it all is.

In all i have an unexpected appreciation for the movie. For both the sociopathic unabashed violence, and the way Alba portrayed the role of Joyce. Her character draws out and experiences the violent nature of her lover, which in turn allows her to embrace the dark roots within herself. Her deep need for his love is so tragic and twisted yet theirs is an intimacy that develops through shared acceptance for desires that most would find shameful and degrading. For them it is a liberating discovery. Even more intriguing is the moment Joyce unleashes with wild abandon her fierce sexuality while embracing a demure vulnerabiltiy. She is finally able to exude a sexiness that ignites a stoic self confidence and desirable feminimity that every woman longs for. Her true nature as a woman, as a lover is revealed and this man accepts every one of her deep desires.

Her character is one that leaves me obsessed and reeling. Her style and glamour is pure and striking. Her presence and soul...though deepley depressing... is so hauntingly beautiful. In a sense i completely understand Joyce...I've been there and i want to capture this role in my soul and let others be captivated by me in the same way i was captivated by this woman's raw broken beauty.

She is simply a woman desiring to love and be loved. desperate. longing. lost. but hopeful.

kisses.

dusting off 2005.

2010-10-06T23:10:00.000-07:00

The trendiest fad graphic tee of 2005. It came... it stayed... it left as though it never even existed. Attention ladies and gents the bloody reminder of older times has emerged once again... from the back of my closet...dug up in my move to the city. There it sat...next to the pile of goodwill giveaways. The problem being that it was just much too nostalgic to part with... so as the month passed by and more and more items were making it to the donation pile i had to find a use for this piece of history. But try as i might... there is just no way of wearing this shirt in public without looking like a poor fashion mishap. Some may say this one was ALWAYS a faux paux. How though when everyone from the likes of Ashton Kutcher in his punked days..Pamela Anderson in her post plastic mess..the fashion forward..and the preppy hipster highschool kids were all plasrered in this t-shirt. Dressed up or dressed down...this was no mistake. Maybe it was in poor taste to wear this religious symbol as a fashion.

But as i see it... if you love Jesus why not make a statement?

And that statement is one that i still don't wanna bury. In a time when its fashionable to wear rosaries and crosses... let those of us who want to wear them proudly and stylishly wear them as a token of our faith and beliefs. And so as there is no way to even be caught dead wearing this old trend... i have found a new use.. possibly even a better use for this piece of cotton.

And so last night at midnight... i got the creativity up to whip what i needed to together to turn this baby out! Scavenged the house for my white thread... dusted off the sewing machine... found my fabric scissors and my freestyle talent. And the result was this little beauty! OW! Pretty damn hot if i do say so myself. I am satisfied. And i can't wait to get some more DIY projects done and on display.

Needless to say i am very excited... keep coming back for more!

kisses.

escape.

2010-10-04T17:18:00.000-07:00

hello lovlies.

life has taken on quite a new look for me. things have changed. sorry for the long long break from this page. i needed time to reevaluate what is really important in my life. if life as i was living it is actually where i want it to be and if this life is leading me towards where i want to be. i know that THIS IS my life...right now today..everyday. however everyday new events arise and sometimes i find that i am either pulled in a direction i didn't intend to choose or i am pushed back into safety and security...the comfortable. The truth is: time does go by and thats good but at the same time the choices made now are what determines how/where things end up in the future.

time has gone by but its given me time to take in anything that comes my way. i've make some moves and changes, lived through new experiences that have and will hopefully help me live my life with more intent. i am so ready to LIVE MY LIFE PURPOSEFULLY instead of ACCIDENTALLY.

i have moved to my very own apartment in downtown NW Portland. it has the most amazing vintage 1920's feel. 3rd floor with a balcony patio and a view of the bridges and Mount St Helens and the red lighted MONTGOMERY PARK sign. its so cozy. so fashionable. so me. fantastic. only 2 blocks from the oh so trendy NW 23rd Avenue (The Fashion District for portland... more or less a street than a district.. but full of the top vintage shops/local designers boutiques/ trendy upscale shopping/cafes and bars... on of portlands top places to see and be seen) i've been dating my sexy next door neighbor and hangout with him and his roomate in OUR neighborhood. this IS my neighborhood now. besides commuting to the suburbs for work for now this is pretty much the life i have worked toward and have dreamed of as the perfect one for me. i love it...

the problem: is this it? is this all?

i know life is what you make of it. but do i want to make more of what i have here? or is my reality that i wanna make my life something even more than living life in this trendy/sexy/vintage piece of portland?

i dont know. what i do know is that the boyfriend and his roomate moved last monday to california... i have yet to move to a salon in the city... and my bestfriends have chosen some less than amazing paths for their lives which have left them pushing themselves away from me. i feel somewhat lonely and bored... where does this take me? we'll see. for now i am going to actively LIVE this life... looking at it all through a happy positive outlook.

i am excited... only got one life ..gotta make it what you want it

kisses.

please let me love you until you can love yourself.

2010-03-24T01:30:00.000-07:00

For all of His children who walk away...turn their cheek...and throw Him out

Without reason or explanation.. or emotional response.

With out so much as a blink... just a blank stare of nothingness..

empty of any attempt to fight for what is so easily ignored..

blatantly letting Him slip away.

He is left heartbroken. Speechless. Hurt and abandoned...

(not without His own intent to fight.. His desire to love)

but because of the willingness of those who let themselves parish..

those who are stoic in this choice.. this flight toward nothingness.. a sudden step into empty. Alone.

Lost.

His love is unfailing.. unwavering..

Although it seems as though what was done had left His love in disrepair

as though He had been pushed to His limits and had given up all hope.

He never let that love leave His heart.

For it has remained steady and unchanged... laying in wait.. patient

In hopes that one day those who turned their backs would see a glimpse

a reminder of that love (their Lover) whom they at once had pushed aside.. their first love.

His is ready and will always take them in.. receive them with love...

opened by their sorrowful tears.. accepted by their humility..

forgiven by the Unconditional Love.. the grace.. of the One

who has and does wash away the anguish.. forget the heartbreak..

and revel in the amazement of a heart.. a life.. His child..

Returning.

[laurenjean.]

kisses.

stitched up.

2010-02-25T00:59:00.000-08:00

ok so i really wish i had the time to update my blog more often...

sorry guys but thank you thank you thank you for following i appreciate you all so much.
I love keepin this baby up and running. It really gives me a reason to get myself ready with a purpose every morning.
The sad part being when my life gets too busy to click pictures of some of my favorite outfits.
Sometimes i just get home from a long busy day of styling and dancing and errands and happy hours that
all i wanna do is tear off my look.. drop it on the floor.. crawl under my covers.. only to close my eyes and
START IT ALL OVER THE NEXT MORNING.
I promise i will make a point of being better at that. Especially cuz i've been stuck in a second-hand vintage SHOPPING frenzy.
When my life gets hectic i ALWAYS turn to op shopping... it stimulates me and relaxes me at the same time.
Call it my DRUG....
hey we all need a vice to get us through the days...and at least mine means adding to my collection.
over and over and over again.

black corset : House of Vintage

black T shirt : Target

Jeans : Earnest Sewn

Black Leather Boots : MIA

Necklaces : Thrifted

Okay and so do you just love the corset wrapping me up in my outfit today... Once again another look i have been

dying to try since seeing MegaB rock a similar outfit on her lookbook/blog Absolutely Oblivious. So stylish. I picked

up this vintage black satin lace up corset at yet another vintage store on Hawthorne Blvd. One of my fovorite

shopping spots... that is other than my local suburban goodwill/ ValueVillage (i swear the ladies out in the burbs give

away some of the most fantastic pieces of clothing..or shall i say donate... to ME!) I love how the corset sexes up my

VERY WORK APPROPRIATE outfit.. only problem is the corset makes washing ladies hair in the salon sink super

straining on my back... but you know: Beauty is Pain.

kisses.

nothing's ever really dead.

2010-02-16T23:07:00.000-08:00

and plaid does not HAVE to be dead yet

but does it ever really go away entirely.. i think not

and so i bought a rad red one in the mens section of goodwill last night

along with MANY other goodies...

Furs and such to be a little more precise.

at one point i was trying on piece after piece out in the open only to turn about

and find 3 little bitty girls dressed in skirts and bobs complimenting ME

"that is so fashionable" - - - "she is SO stylish"

oh my word i just about died.

i remember looking up to the women in the lipstick and stilettos when i was a babe

and now i am one of those fairytale beauties

i smiled and responded

"thank you very much.. and you girls look so pretty in your beautiful pink dresses"

they blushed and twirled on their toes holding out their skirts head tilted in admiration and awe

a perfect day at the thrift shop

kisses

sometimes there are no words.

2010-02-13T04:45:00.000-08:00

no clever quotes to neatly sum up what's happened that day.

sometimes the day just ends.

[skinny]

unexpected treasure.

2010-02-12T22:19:00.000-08:00

YESTERDAY..
i was very ready to take on the day other than the late morning wakeup..

[ i really gotta start getting up early in the a.m.
for a morning run. my morning tea. and relaxing before heading to work
.. it'd be a big step up from my normal "hurry up and get ready mornings" ]

on my list of things to do:

Grab my starbucks before dropping the car off at the repair shop
GRANDE QUAD WHITEMOCHA AMERICANO NO ROOM .. yum

had about 2 hours to kill just waiting. . . . . .

a lunch date with my twin sister didn't work out so i went to grab mexi food solo
but was distracted by a Union Gospel Mission thrift shop
all these years and i never even knew it was there

(kinda like when i moved up from LA and thought snails did not exist here. HA)

1/2 PRICE off EVERYTHING!!!

FOUND: a white vintage faux fur jacket $6
[promise i will post me wearing it very soon]

i have been hunting for one since regretting not buy that Calico Vintage Rabbit Fur
how could i have been so darn dumb to let it go?
i mean it had shed a bit but what vintage fur isnt a little worn. (sadness)

and oh um..
randomly decided to start a record collection.. they were just so cheap at 50 cents
and besides... i always crave the way listening to amazing music makes me feel
its the best high.. my favorite kind of drunk
and always so envious of those artsy girls and their old record collections
the ones you see in the movies

they remind me of my momma -- now i just gotta find a karen carpenter record

30's and 40's bigband // cocktail music // broadway songs // jazz // a random comedy

and the swagger of a college kid.

2010-02-11T01:00:00.000-08:00

this video right here...
or more so watching this video for the first time last summer
may have very well been the moment i fell in love with T.I.

absolutely loved and still do love his paper trail album.

yes this boy has a bit of my heart
his style. his swagger. his attitude on life.
not to mention his reminder of the boys i fall for... so fly.
hoodies. wife beaters. baggy sweatpants. baller caps. [the suit is sexy too]

ok ok. i know i am soundin a bit gangster...
but for all ya'll that dont know i am a dancer.. [NO! ...not a stipper]
but a dancer: ballet. jazz. burlesque. hip-hop.
so you get the picture... love it or not thats me

well check the video

kisses.

T.I. feat. Rihanna - Live your life

Mihaela | MySpace Video

life is an interesting journey.
never know where it'll take you.
peaks and valleys. twists and turns.
you can get the surprise of your life.

sometimes on the way to where your goin
you might think.
this is the worst time in my life.
but you know what.
at the end of the road.
through all the adversity.
if you can get where you wanted to be.
you remember whatever dont kill you
makes you stronger.
and all of that adversity was worth it.

on your way to the top you'll do anything.

but how do you get your life back when you get there

ya.
thats my dilemna.

.

the day i had to make up.

2010-02-10T04:01:00.000-08:00

(after the dreaded hangover)

kisses.

get out and do something about it.

2010-02-08T14:56:00.000-08:00

Black Leather Booties: NYLA, TJMaxx

Black Tights: Betsy Johnson

Denim Hot Pants: Forever21

Black Tank: American Apparel
Gray Blazer: Vintage, thrift shop

Saturday i had a big day full of parties! Always exciting. Got up early...jetted off to work for a couple hours in the hair salon... afterwards it was time for some hardcore freshening up. Had some chipped acrylic nails that needed a super touchup...finished off with MAGNIFICO MEXICO an eye popping orange nail shade i was dying to find after scoping a new Fade to Black blog post, It's All About the Orange. Oh man...ladies ths girl is sooo daring she actually rocked out some bold orange lip color and made it work fabulously... i was about to just dye when i decided to just give it a try in one way or another and i dare you to too. i swear its like the best new color of the season! (Gotta give a shout out to this girl Gemma Rowlands... she is so innovative in the way she styles herself and she is also a crazy designer as well. For any of you who haven't heard of her you gotta keep up with her blog...its fantastic)

Okay so first stop after sprucing up was my girl Erika's baby shower (my ex boyfriend's little sister's shower) up in Vancouver... so of course i had to make an amazing impression on the family who i hadn't seen in quite some time. I was pretty much going for "why in the hell did you let HER go??!" And basically got grandma lookin me up and down and telling auntie "Oh my word...she's stunning!" The three of us ended the night swapping beauty tips and such. Mission Accomplished. And as for erika and the rest of the family.. i really do love them dearly and had such a wonderful time spending time together playing baby shower games and laughing with old stories. And no of course it was not all in vain.. i really feel I am so blessed to have gained a lifelong friend through my heartbreak. Life works out exactly how it's supposed to i suppose.

Next stop was my momma's best friends dinner party. Wine. Homemade appetizers. Chicken marsala. Spinach artichoke salad. Party games. And enough drunken laughs to last at least until the next couple weeks. I never knew i could have such fun with a couple girlfriends and a bunch of forty year old couples. Definately worth spending a saturday night in for a change. I will try to snag some pictues from the night from my daddy.

THE LEFTOVERS:

you can shut it out for a time but it aint going away.

2010-02-02T14:30:00.000-08:00

thats right...
the sun peaked out of the rainy Portland sky today and...oh my how happy a girl
that made me. Reminded me how close spring and summer is approaching and
i just cant wait. Cant wait to soak in every minute of sun that we are blessed with.

excited for: washougal river. drinkin beer in the coves. walks in the waterfront.
window shopping on 23rd. Twin Rocks and Rockaway Beach. floating the river.
sauvies island. the nude beach.

yes.. pulled out this picture from a year ago... it epitomizes the best days of last
summer. Spending an amazingly warm sunny day liberating ourselves in a new
but oh so freeing way. Feeling so european on a small oregon beach. It was fresh
and well worth it. and such a great story to remembering back on. i do look
forward to going again.. well that is if i can pull gracie out with me. Regardless..
gonna spend tons of amazing sunny summer days doing absolutely nothing and
loving it all.

kisses.

a photograph is a secret about a secret.

2010-01-24T23:21:00.000-08:00

...the more it tells you the less you know.

CROWN ROOM: 1.23.10

Tried a new hairdo fashioned after one of my oh-so-favorite bloggers MegaB of the
blog absolutely oblivious. Found this chica on lookbook and fell in love with her blog.
This girl is ever inspiring me with my blogging but more importantly my fashion
selection everymorning. Gotta say the hair was a fun! I had compliments coming at
me from guys and girls alike...and surprising compliments from guys you normally
wouldn't expect to ever notice all things fashionable. The night...was a succes.

me.streetwear.

2010-01-18T17:14:00.000-08:00

me.streetwear. by laurenjean. featuring Diesel jeans

webcam.

2010-01-17T22:53:00.001-08:00

ring in a new year.

2010-01-01T03:32:00.000-08:00

me.rebelchic.

2009-12-21T17:21:00.000-08:00

. by laurenjean. featuring Fendi shoes

zzzzzzzz.

2009-12-12T03:45:00.000-08:00

It is so time for bed for me i am living off of 3 hours of sleep...the day was full of:
driving my baby sis to highschool this morning (we had a sleepover night last night),
2 grande quad white mocha americanos (in the red starbucks cups), and amazing
tele evangelist this morning during breakfast (THANK YOU GOD FOR THE GRACE
YOU BLESS ME WITH EVERYDAY), my car wouldn't start (i think the engine/gas
was frozen its been about 9 degrees out here in Portland...brrrr), Christmas
shopping and starbucks with my momma,quick bite at local deli before work (jojos
and chickenstrips), appointments at the salon (love new hair and my new client),
came home to fresh homemade dinner thanks to my twin sister, and a redbox movie.

I am drained... and hoping to wake up to snow in the am. It is supposedly in the
forecast.... fingers crossed. X

So before bed i decided i'd let you all into my personal space and show you my
bedside table and all my stuff. Enjoy.

sweet dreams. i love you. good night. sleep tight. don't let the BED BUGS bite.

kisses.

out after midnight.

2009-12-06T23:12:00.000-08:00

Tonight I wanted to capture a little bit of the Twilight/New Moon vampire craze. Not that i have any interested even in the slightest to these books or movies. But i will have to admit there is a certain mysterious sex appeal that exposes itself as the lights dim. Really I was just about to change out of my outfit of the day...wearing all black in my thigh high stillettos and already playing up the smoky eyes. When i caught myself playing in the mirror and thats when the fun began. I powdered on even more mineral makeup and then found my old highlighting cream in the back of my makeup drawer...perfect for under the eyes, smudged it on thick. Darkened my liner to the extreme to play off the glow of my cheekbones. Still not quite right...and then it hit me...the icing would be a DEEP RED liptick. Whipped out my brand new L'Oreal lipstick shade, 320 Penelope's Red, and glossed that over my lips and the vixen was finished. Thats when i realized how vampire-esque i had become. So instead of bed... photoshoot. Enjoy.

Black Cashmere Boxy Shirt/ Mini Dress: Vintage, Goodwill

Black Thigh High Socks: Target

Black Velour Thigh Boots: MIZ, Nordstrom Rack

kisses.

pour kerosene on everything you love and watch it burn.

2009-12-05T17:35:00.000-08:00

So when you're sorry
And one day you will be
I wish you all the best
And hope that you drop softly
And it don't end too badly
And your raging head
Can finally rest and you can
Be honest and rescue yourself,
But I'll walk my own road,
I'll go where you won't go

love.

there was a time when men were men.

2009-11-30T23:47:00.000-08:00

BOYS... yes, i am definately talkin to you right about now. What has
happened to all ya'll? it's sad really.

I was watching television a couple nights ago and was awe struck at
the sight of this newest commercial...for kettle one vodka of all things!
Struck because when i watched i was mesmerized at the sight of men
taking back there role as men in this world... Real Men... Gentlemen...
dare i say "Mad Men"

.... it is refreshing really.

In a day where it seems most men are content acting as spoiled
immature little boys here is an ad that speaks volumes about what I
am most seeking in a man for my life, but had so regretfully put aside
when falling head over heels for my previous hot mess of a boy. Yes
I was SO in love...real love...the kind that you need nothing more in
this world but will be content for always with him by your side... but
its over now... and i am slowly but most definately realizing that the
man i am really desiring...the man i deserve.. is all that and more. He's
this man...a "kettle one" man...

a Gentleman

Sadly they have been lost..left by the wayside by all the pretty boys..
the losers.. the momma's boys.. the "gold digging" younger boys..
boys who expect life to be handed to them on a silver platter. I hope
those days are coming to an end.. its time for us girls to stand up and
demand that men be real men again.. like that which was once was
expected of them.

(Enough with my chit chatting...the commercial really says it all... spot
on! Watch all 3 videos and see what you think)

oh my word...buckles to die for.

2009-11-30T03:42:00.000-08:00

Bought these boots yesterday at that shoe store on NW 23rd Ave. Cannot
think of for the life of me the name of the store but i will edit my post when
my forgetfulness subsides. Went in looking for my much lusted after 4 inch
high ankle boots and when they were sold out of my size i FELL IN LOVE
with these...and they hadn't sold outta my size.. uh oh rewind...actually the
sales girl came back out with the news: "all we have left is an 8 or a 10"
Sadness the eight is about a half size too small for me. But they fit and i can
walk and don't boots always stretch out anyway? After all these are shoes
i have spotted on manyof my favorite blogs yet never thought i'd actually
find. Besides living in the cold rainy city i am way in need of plenty more
boots for my wardrobe. Warm clothes...i never seem to have enough. Check
please hunny...these shoes are mine.

Anne Michelle, $60

So was it a mistake? I don't really know yet. But what i can say is that after
a late night of line dancing in my new dashes of sexiness...and then wearing
them out again today on a long day of thrift store shopping BOTH OF MY
FEET HURT...and they hurt really bad! I think i'll keep these babies laying
around the house for the next week and then take them out for round two:
Operation Stretch The Hell Out of My Brand New Shoes. After all it always
seems to work out just fine...eventually.

yup i think my feet really are dying for these shoes.

kisses.

take it all......strip it down... see whats left.

2009-11-29T06:21:00.001-08:00

Perfect Black Blazer: Jerri Allen, Vintage (thriftshop find)

Blue Glass Bead Necklace: Nordstrom

Black Satin Slip [belted fit like a slouchy shirt]: Vandemere, Vintage (thriftshop find)

Black Bra: Victoria's Secret

Blue Stretchy pencil skirt: Ambiance Apparel, TJMaxx

Polka Dot Tights: Target

Black Leather Ankle Boots: MIA, Nordstrom Rack

kisses.

oh chritmas tree.

2009-11-22T15:37:00.000-08:00

red lips and toothpicks.

2009-11-15T14:18:00.000-08:00

me.fresh.

2009-11-13T18:24:00.000-08:00

. by laurenjean. featuring Iisli

clever trick.

2009-11-11T23:28:00.000-08:00

Last night my best friend Amanda and I drove down to Portland's east side...
(the side of Portland my sister says i look like I am from) We went down to
the Wonder Ballroom for and AMAZING concert... Landon Pigg (Love in a Coffee
Shop) and of course my personal favorite...A FINE FRENZY. Ally Sudol is and
has been a favorite of mine for quite sometime..and thankfully Amanda shares
the same love for emotional music as i do. Had some drinks in the upstairs
bar during the opening bands... but of course when ms. sudol was ready to
play we dug our way to the front of the stage...(okay okay Amanda dragged me
up there! But i am just not a pushy concert goer) The show was incredible
and wouldn't have been the same had she not played and had i not teared up to
my most favorite song ever: ALMOST LOVER and thanks to amanda for the should
to cry on.

Now are you just about dying over this new vintage addition to my closet? Yes!
I am talking bout the red silk, sequin and beaded blouse i bought this week at
one of the east side vintage shops. It pretty much wears phenominally... and i
only have a few minor touch ups needing to be repaired in the sequin department.
But this piece has gotta be one of my new favorites!

kisses.

georgia on my mind.

2009-10-28T03:16:00.000-07:00

tigerlily.

2009-10-21T03:22:00.001-07:00

Black leather jacket: Bernan, Vintage Shop

White Mesh Long Sleeved Top: Forever21

Cross Necklace: Goodwill

White Belt: Vintage Shop

Skinny Jeans: Domaine, TJMaxx

Brown Leather Ankle Boots: Jessica Simpson, Marshalls

enough with the kisses already.

2009-10-19T02:19:00.001-07:00

THE OUTFIT:

//sequin skirt: thrift store // shoes: DSW // tank: my closet //
tights: target // new fav black bra: victoria's secret

blue sapphire.

2009-10-11T16:45:00.000-07:00

PFW wrap party // tiger bar // NW apartment
rollin out with the entourage //sequins // blazers
playing counter top beats // strong mixed drinks // 80's rockers

kisses.

LA love.

2009-10-04T18:36:00.000-07:00

Tia. oh my amazing friend from all over the place...currently reppinLA...
she was in town for work. And that of course means time for us to play.
Like EVERY weekend Tia is in town we both decided to do
some much needed
Goodwill shopping which meant finding some hot hot vintage items but
of course not getting out downtown til about 11. Parking
was then a tragedy
so unfortunately we both gotta even later start on a way late night out.

(check the gold necklace: my goodwill find of the day-
its GIVENCHY baby!)

East...once again...twice in one week? well ya. always loving the NY vibe
and thankfully we went cuz the DJ was off the hook. Made for such
an amazing night...drinking...catching up on our lives. plans.boys.shopping...
bumpin to the beats...gotta little shakin that booty in toward the end of
the night. Cannot wait to go back..too bad Tia was only on loan for the
weekend. Next time you see her..it's gonna be cuz i am trippin it up down
in my hometown visiting Tia. (Hopefully in November..fingers crossed)

after.

2009-10-03T17:36:00.000-07:00

oh brooke... you look so sexy now that i got my hands on you!
And wow can i remind you how our much needed hair salon dish
session made us both feel soooo much better and made you so sexy.
New hair... glammed up for working Portland Fashion Week...
start of a new you! Gotta say i am love love loving the HOT
red hair. super fly.

(your ex doesn't even know what he's missing out on...)

sucks to be him

whiskey sour.

2009-10-02T12:01:00.000-07:00

Last night. Off work late from the salon. Had to get ready fast & head
downtown to meet my girl brooke (we kickit at the dance studio/she's
a stunning fashion week rep). Her man was spinnin at East (swanky
little NY scene lounge in SW) and i just needed a little whiskey and
venting after last week's heartbreak. One thing i can say about my
relationship gone sour...(or rather him freaking the f*** out)...is that
it's kept me skinny as can be. Able to throw whatever the hell i want
on and feel amazing. Rockin that body out! Threw on my skin tight jeans
and hot black snakeskin platform heels... belted this blue sequin top
(my thriftstore find) with a vintage black braided belt to show off a bit
of sexy midriff and dropped the neckline off the shoulder (so wish i had
a full body shot of the outfit...everyone was in LOVE with it) So glam yet
so laidback. And sexy as anything.

amazing what a postbreakup body does for the wardrobe.

kisses.

oh baby.

2009-10-01T12:37:00.000-07:00

my soon to be baby momma/ best friend chels is going in to
have her baby tomorrow morning. having a brunch date together
at the best french restaurant in Lake Oswego. mmm......so good
shoulda taken pictures of the food.

look how big she's gotten...can't wait to see how big this baby
boy's gonna be. I am gonna be a godmomma tomorrow.

kisses.

cherry.

2009-09-29T16:55:00.000-07:00

This is a color you just can't get out of a box... gotta go professional...

Wish i had a before and after picture of her sexy //Cherry Red // hair...
all i can say is WOW... so proud of my work. Hair jobs that turn out this
fabulous always remind me how good i am at what i do. I LOVE my job!

And rechele... i love that we cut your new bangs too. So sassy.

you were meant to rock the short hair!

oooowwww!

velvet.

2009-09-25T23:49:00.000-07:00

Silver sequin sack dress... (what an unfortunate cut for such a stunning
post boy body) And i also always have a need to show off those long gams
of mine. Solution = a belt seemed to most definately do the trick cinched in
just the right spot. compliments??

silver sequin dress : Chinese Laundry
Black braided belt : vintage thriftstore find
Black snakeskin platform heels : Steve Madden Luxe

the photographer and the motorcyclist.

2009-08-01T01:53:00.000-07:00

vanity.

2009-07-25T02:17:00.000-07:00

What is your idea of perfect happiness? LIVING LIFE DAY BY DAY.
ENJOYING THE PRESENT WITH OUT ANXIOUS DEPENDENCEON THE
FUTURE. WAKING UP NEXT TO THE MAN I LOVE ANDNEEDING
NOTHING BUT TO JUST BE THERE IN THE MOMENT.

What is your greatest fear? TO EVER BECOME ONE OF THOSE CAT
LADIES

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself? PERFECTIONISM
AND DISORGANIZATION...PROCRASTINATION.

What is the trait you most deplore in others? DISHONESTY AND
FEAR OF SUCCESS

What is your greatest extravagance? TAKING MY TIME TO GET
DRESSED UP! AND MY BLACKBERRY

What is your current state of mind? IN LOVE AND EXCITED.

On what occasion do you lie? WHEN I AM TOO STUBBORN TO
ADMIT I AM WRONG

What do you dislike most about your appearance? MY BROWN
ROOTS IN MY BLONDE HAIR

Which living person do you most despise? PEOPLE WHO CANT BACK
THERE BELIEFS. PEOPLE WHO CHANGE THEIR BELIEFS
TO "FIT IN".

What is the quality you most like in a man? CONFIDENCE (BEYOND
HIS CIRCUMSTANCES) IS VERY SEXY

What is the quality you most like in a woman? AN UNWAVERING
COMFORT IN HER OWN SKIN AND WITH HER OWN SELF. (A LACK
OF INSECURITIES.)

Which words or phrases do you most overuse? "LIKE".... (WHAT
CAN I SAY I GREW UP IN THE VALLEY)

Which talent would you most like to have? WOULD LOVE TO BE
ABLE TO SING LIKE ETTA JAMES &ELLA FITZGERALD &DUFFY &...

What do you consider your greatest achievement? TRUSTING IN
GOD'S WILL FOR MY LIFE AND DOING WHAT HE ASKS EVEN WHEN
I DON'T UNDERSTAND THE WHY FOR IT ALL

If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what
do you think it would be? MYSELF

Where would you like to live? RIGHT NOW I WANNA MOVE TO THE
CITY. NW PORTLAND IN AN OLD 1940'S STYLE APARTMENT.

What is your most treasured possession? MY BIBLE. OLD PHOTOS//
LETTERS//JOURNALS.

What do you most value in your friends? SEEING THE BEST AND
WANTING THE BEST FOR EACHOTHER. HONESTY. FLEXIBILITY.

Who are your favorite writers? MY BOYFRIEND WRITES ME THE
MOST AMAZING LOVE LETTERS. I FALL MORE AND MORE IN LOVE
WITH HIM WITH EACH ONE I GET TO READ FRESH OUT OF THE
MAILBOX. I HAVE CRAZY LOVE FOR HIM. AND ADORE HIS YELLOW
PAPER LETTERS.

Who is your favorite hero of fiction? NOAH CALOUHN: OF THE
NOTEBOOK

What is it that you most dislike? OBESITY...GLUTTONY...GREED

What is your motto? "FOLLOW YOUR HONEST BELIEFS TO STAY
STRONG" and "YOUR PATH MAY BE DIFFICULT BUT IT WILL BE
REWARDING" (from fortune cookies: i carry them around with me always)

love is love.

2009-07-19T12:01:00.000-07:00

What an
incredible
day of dancing
and laughing
and
sharing special
moments
with a few of
my lifelong
friends.

Congratualations to the
bride and groom.

.............................................................................................

hair done by me
(laurenjean)

a hundred hairpins
and a few packs of
extension hair later...

VOILA!

kisses.

hostile tapeover.

2009-06-01T15:39:00.000-07:00

Took out my girl Chelsie (friend since 5th grade/mother of my godbaby)
Went downtown for a killer girl's night downtown. Started out the night
at Newport Bay...overlooking the river. To die for happy hour. Attacked
by two huge spiders which the waiter thankfully rescued us from. yuck!
Afterward we spotted this retro DJ at VALENTINES. In case you didn't
notice in the pictures he doesn't spin records..oh no..he plays cassettes.
Tight!

welcome to [skinny]

2009-05-27T00:01:00.000-07:00

Yes its true. Think i am finally ready to take the plunge into the art of blogging.
Been trying to piece thoughts together and figure out exactly how i wanna
approach this whole thing. after stumbling upon pages like 4th and Bleeker
& thecobrasnake & LE FLASSH... [and getting oh so sick and tired of the whole
myspace/ facebook/ social networking waste of time]... I have decided it is time
for me to put a little bit of me out there for all to see. Call it a journal... a fashion
blog... a networking site... anything you like. For me it just is what it is.

Not a way to archive all that inspires me, or to lust after those things i so
desperately want and need in my life. I wont just copy and paste pictures and
ideas from other popular blogs and sites. Post and repost... Of what use is that?
i find none. No purpose.

But this.. this is simply a collection of my life. ME... my style. my thoughts.
what i do. who i am. A way to experience me. laurenjean. With that said here
it is. My blog [skinny]. Hope it makes you happy.

kisses.

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