LOVE AND CUPCAKES AND RANDOM THINGS

I made cupcakes for my friend Jacqueline’s birthday this past weekend. I can’t even remember the last time I attempted to bake anything, so I was quite pleased with the outcome. Vanilla bean mix with a buttered frosting.

I frosted them all colorful adding super pigmented food dyes to my made-from-scratch frosting. I was really proud of myself.

I found this while I was out walking my dog today. Some school kid must have dropped it, since I found it near the school. It was folded in half when I walked by it and couldn’t resist picking it up….It was colorful! The kid’s name is even on the back of it. Now it’s above my computer desk.

Also in my view from the computer is this plastic weird Barbie toy. I think it came from McDonalds. Someone gave it to me…it’s kind of inspirational. I can be….?!

Rilakkuma wearing glasses. The silliest things make me smile and I always keep happy things in sight.

 

BANANAS, BABES AND BOOZE

First off: Kyary Pamyu Pamyu has a new music video!

This past weekend Ho and I hung out at Barbie’s for some drinks and poolside lounging.  See, thats her at the bar!

Actually, we were at Drai’s at the W Hotel in Hollywood. We went to see Mademoiselle Yulia’s Dj set. This was her first time Dj’ing in the States and she was here to launch the collaboration between her fashion line, Giza and Joyrich.

Ho sittin’ poolside.

BANANA BUDDIES!!! We ran into designer Onch Movement! I just happened to be sporting my banana. It was exciting.

Mademoiselle Yulia taking the stage.

She Dj’s as good as she looks.

She kept us dancing like maniacs. Ironically, we  also ran into Chubby Bunny Michelle!

I’ve been excited over this. Graphic designer/illustrator/awesome girl Rachelle Abellar illustrated me for my birthday. I love it! …and not just because it’s my face.

I’m fortunate to be surrounded by talented and creative individuals.

BARBIE TIME

I’ve been going through a Barbie thing lately. I’ve been paying attention to the colors that are associated with Barbie and the ‘feminine’ lifestyle that is portrayed. Color evokes emotion, and whenever I see bright, vivid colors I instantly cheer up.

Barbie lunchbox circa…1991?

 

Paper dolls….thanks ebay!

Rainbow hair and a Ferrari.

WTF.

THE LAST FEW WEEKS…

Photo shoot with the incredibly talented Julie Klima.  The images were awesome! We were really excited to work with Julie-totally exceeded all expectations!

Trip to LACMA…I stared at this as if i were on hallucinogens.

Checked out the California Design Exhibit at LACMA. I really liked this illuminated room divider, though it would be super rad if those leaves were multicolored and translucent.

On display was the original Barbie Dream House from 1962.

Last weekend was The Unique LA Local Love Event. Ho and I stopped by to visit our favorite mad scientist’s brand-Skullastic.

We also stopped by to visit awesome illustrator Huntz Liu.

Yes, that is a giant purple unicorn head. I finally checked out Dog Show in Echo Park. Go there. Now! It just might blow your mind.

BARBIE DREAM HAIR

 I really love Barbie and I really love Tumblr. I’ve been obsessively following the Bleach X Barbie collaboration on Tumblr. The London salon is known for their edgy, colorful hair designs and has teamed up with Barbie to create two weeks of head-to-toe style with a new look being revealed each day. I’m sad to see it come to an end… but, these have been my favorite looks!

BARBIE FASHION COMICS

I love Barbie. I always have…I loved playing with Barbies when I was a kid. I’d spend hours dressing her up, making her furniture, building cardboard homes-well, until I got the camp house one Christmas…

She’s fun, colorful and can really be anything you want her to be.

Thus, I am totally obsessed with Barbie comic covers! So bright and exciting! Though I don’t have any…they are definitely rad and I must acquire some. These particular covers are from the ’90s. Check out the complete volumes here: http://marvel.wikia.com/Barbie_Fashion_Vol_1