LEGGING LOVE

I love leg wear. I am addicted to leggings and tights and wear them ALL the time.  These are a few of my current favorites. I’d love to buy them all, but I’m trying to be responsible with my funds…so I may just end up with one of these when my tax return arrives.

Bittersweet tights by MILKBBI. I love the strawberry face and flies. Totally unique.

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FASHION, FAFI AND THE HARAJUKU BARBIE

A few things I am currently obsessed with:

So much is right with this video. Meadham Kirchhoff keep blowing my mind. The color, sparkle, texture…if I were in that room I would have been brought to tears.

I was actually almost brought to tears when I found out that one of my favorite artists ever, Fafi, is coming to Gallery Nucleus in April! What makes this so much more exciting, is that fact that she’s appearing in Alhambra (down the street from my Abuelita’s house)!  She’s promoting the release of her long awaited book, The Carmine Vault.  I’m totally going to Fosselman’s afterwards.

Also, I’ve been playing this new Nicki Minaj track repeatedly and obsessively.

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.

INSPIRATIONAL VIDEOS

Japanese artist Shojono Tomo has a crazy, colorful and youthful design aesthetic. This interview by Tokyo Fashion takes a look into her studio as she discusses her works and new found fandom in the United States.

THIS IS MY DREAM COME TRUE. Tilt’s “Panic Room” at the Au Vieux Panier Hotel.  The room is their canvas…so awesome and SUCH attention to detail for what, at first glance, appears to be a chaotic mess.

Check out what inspires Amy Phamous’ style in the latest episode of The Fashion Statement

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!

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6% DOKIDOKI & RUNE BOUTIQUE

Now that Unique LA has passed, (update coming soon!) I can now get all excited for the Rune Boutique party featuring 6% DokiDoki this Friday at Royal/T!

I just might be able to put the lollipops I purchased on impulse the other day to use…!

Get more info on the event here.

Kyary will be there too!

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