The power of Christ compels me

Incredible looks and inspiration from Mikio Sakabe's a/w 2011! I don't like church, but I do hear all the little angels singing do-do-do-do...


buy this jacket via CANDY NIPPON
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photos from Mikio Sakabe's site


(just noted-I need more long statuesque skirts in my life)


(also noted, I need more layering options in my hosiery drawer)

Beth Ditto's Rings - I made them :)

I had the pleasure of making some giant Swarovski Crystal rings for Beth Ditto to wear in the Gossip's "Heavy Cross" video, many moons ago :)
Availible for purchase at my etsy store





check out the video for more glittery sparklyness:


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A few of my favorite Beth Ditto looks:

Deaf Drag

Last Friday, my boyfriend and I attended a caberet/burlesque show. Being no stranger to small caberets, I knew this one would be different. I had been invited by my friend, MJ, a sign language interpreter with over 20+ years experience. Her deaf friend, Madame Gerry, was perorming in drag that night. MJ's job for the night was to sit on the side of the stage and sign any stage dialogue to deaf attendees, along with voice/speak anything signd by perfomers. Madame Gerry performed beautifully with great ellegance. MJ was fantastic too, her signs were clever and creative as she signed Bowie's "Space Oddity" lyrics.



below are youtubes I shot:

MALUCAAAA

I am in love with Maluca's style. She is one awesome performer and creator of jamz. Songs are leaking out from her new album and they are fantastic. If you don't enjoy the music, that's fair, but you gotta dig her unique NY street swagger.





the photos above are stills from her awesome music vid:



check out this jacket, it reminds me the El Tigeraso vid:

Please buy it here so I don't have to :)


Ooooh and these foxy 90s Moschino Jeans





Vintage see thru-soles, if they were only my size!
buy them here



Do not forget your evening bag, no lady can be sure at night!
buy it here


Chanel Mickey Mouse ring- It's all in the details, baby!
buy it here on bigcartel

That look, those brows...

Could it be too soon to think of such inspiration? When I read my boyfriend's "Liz Taylor RIP" text message, my first thought was of how devastated the Kuchar brothers must be to hear of this sad news. The Kuchar brothers are an incredible cinematic duo, so incredible that they influenced the King of Sleeze- John Waters. Oh how the influencers are influenced by even more influencing influencers! George Kuchar was inspired and obsessed by the eyebrows of none other than , Mz. Liz Taylor. Each of Kuchar's leading ladies wear dark painted, "chocolate bar" eyebrows. All in the ferocious (beyond fierce) stylings of George's alter ego, the fabulous make-up artist, "Mister Dominic". Long live Liz and her many inspireees :)



Screen captures from the AMAZING documentary - "It Came From Kuchar"

check out the trailer:

Too cool to wear, too cool to care...

but not too cool when I've fallen on my ass.


Vintage NY LA Platforms - please buy them here or I might just have to.

few of my favorite things - very tall shoes

Prada Summer/Spring 2011




original 40s woven wedges, look familiar Prada? ^.^
buy them here




vintage 1940s killer pompom velvetness




Modern catwalk detail shot, I dont remember by who :-/, but I DO like the idea of red sandals being worn with black socks!



vintage 40's ad for sandals


American Sign Language - sign for shoes