/// STEAL THIS :: BLEACHED

I'm a wee bit early on this one, but I'm way excited to see Bleached next weekend at Yellow Canary Dance Hall here in Phoenix. It's fun, girl garage-y punk rock. They've got me anxious to bust out my leather jacket & heart-stompin' boots.

Take a listen.



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Ps. When you Google "Bleached", be careful. Videos of "anal bleaching" come up and no one wants that. Or maybe you do. . .

/// JOYEUX ANNIVERSAIRE, MADEMOISELLE BARDOT

It seems as though Serge Gainsbourg and all things related are dominating my life of late. (I talked about Serge & Jane in the past week.) Today is the stunning Brigitte Bardot's 77th birthday. To celebrate, I made a Pinterest board in her honour -- and to keep myself inspired. Keep it French, sexy, & chic.

/// R. RAFF

/// SVPPLY ME

Up on the Svpply this week: Really great vintage items from Split Pea Vintage + my new favorite place for versatile basics & fun dresses, Lamixx. Head over there to check out some great pieces from both! (Oh, and pssst! Lamixx is having a great giveaway! Check out their blog to enter.)

I've also been thinking: What makes a shop stand out to you? Any recommendations? I'm jonesin' to check out some new stores.

/// STEAL THIS :: SERGE GAINSBOURG

In honor of seeing "Gainsbourg: Vie Héroïque" over the weekend at the Film Bar, I thought I would share a little Serge love. It doesn't get any better than Serge -- and his inimitable list of ladies. The film is fantastic & I highly recommend seeing it and then checking out his music. It's so, so good.

/// A BIRTHDAY PRESENT

I am a very fussy person; I always have been. Even though I don't put much stock in astrology, I could be the poster child for all the Virgos in the land. That said, one area I am particularly fussy about is clothing, accessories, jewelry, shoes. . . All that fun stuff. The only person who can successfully shop for me in my sister. So when I got a call from my dude last week saying my birthday present was on its way & he was calling to confirm I was a size small, I panicked. I couldn't bear the thought of having to fake like something. (I know this all sounds incredibly superficial, I KNOW. I'm not demanding; I just like what I like -- and I'm fussy about it.)

In the end, I did not even have to worry one bit: I tore into the package and yelped with excitement! He picked me out a gray leopard print cardigan (not pictured) and a very fun tan & black printed shirt. I promptly called him & yelled into the phone about how awesome he is for thirty seconds before he was able to interrupt to tell me he was at work. (Oops.)

So here's to my present -- and my dude.

Ps. I really am still this pale despite living in the desert for two months. I am a desert goth.

/// Top -- Forever 21, gift from the bf; shorts -- thrifted; jewelry -- miscellaneous

/// JANE BIRKIN

My number one dream in life is to be French in the 1960s. Until a time machine is invented, this is not going to happen. In the meantime, the best I can do is to emulate the look. One of my main style icons is -- obviously -- the Jane Birkin. (Who doesn't list her as a style icon? Hermés named a flippin' bag after her.)  She is just so effortlessly cool, chic, & charming.

I have the chance to take it to the next level for the Gainsbourg - Film + Lollipop Love + Look-A-Like Contest at the Film Bar in Phoenix Saturday night. I'm so excited to dress up as sweet Jane & dance the night away to the music of Serge.

/// You can see my full inspiration board on Pinterest.

/// STEAL THIS :: THE GUN CLUB

The Gun Club is hands down one of my favorite bands. Ever. There's something about Jeffrey Lee Pierce's voice that always gives me chills -- even if I've heard a song a million times.

Something about listening to the Gun Club seemed appropriate today after watching the live stream of the Troy Davis case last night by Democracy Now. (I don't care what your position is on capital punishment; no one should be executed when there is reasonable doubt to his guilt.) There is sadness in my heart today that Pierce's voice is echoing.

/// SVPPLY ME

Because I'm a sucker for all things neutral with some flair (Textures! Hoods! Hidden drawstrings!), this week I am drooling over these items from Seablanket and OAKNYC. Go pick up something nice for yourself.

/// STEAL THIS :: IN FLAGRANTI

In Flagranti, one of my favorite duos out there, got me into the groove this Monday. (I desperately needed it as I still feel funky from birthday festivities.) These dudes kill it.



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/// These videos are just clips of songs, but the videos with which they paired the songs are too good.

/// THIS IS WHY

My dude called me this morning to wish me a happy birthday & excitedly asked if I got his card. He said he went to three stores because all the cards were stupid and sappy. But then at the third store, this card called out to him and he knew it was perfect. So I dragged my hungover butt to the mailbox and, lo and behold, the card was there.

Yes, my dude went to three stores to find me a card. Yes, this is card he got me. Yes, I laughed so hard and have listened to it at least 17 times so far.

This is why we're together -- and why we're incredibly awesome human beings.



/// Please excuse my disheveled appearance. It's been a long day.

/// PROJECTS OF THE WEEK

Attention: I was productive this week. So I didn't accomplish anything I needed to accomplish, but I did make & alter some things to get my creative mind up and running. Take a look. . .

/// clockwise from top left: dip bleached jeans, shredded tee shirt, Missoni for Target inspired friendship bracelet, cut out skull tee inspired by Pleasure Principle

So after all that, I deserve a break. I ate some yummy Mexican food & watched Arrested Development to kick off -- eep! -- birthday weekend. (Sunday is the real deal.) Between mimosas and margaritas, I do hope to have listed more of my New York Fashion Week favorites over on Pinterest.

Bon weekend!

/// STEAL THIS :: JAPANDROIDS + BASS DRUM OF DEATH

So guys, on Labor Day, I did not labor. But I did go see Japandroids + Bass Drum of Death at the Trunk Space here in Phoenix. I intended to go just for Bass Drum of Death because I was under the impression I hated Japandroids. (Turns out I had them confused with another band. Still, their performance was enough to disprove that belief anyway.) I had been jonesin' for a hot, sweaty, balls to the wall show for a while -- and I was not disappointed. It wasn't just the 100+ degree heat & a small space packed full of people; it was some seriously awesome energy from both bands. I do wish it hadn't taken so long for a mosh pit to form. (C'mon, Phoenix kids! Get into it!) Bonus: Japandroids closed with a Gun Club song. (Uh, yeah. That sealed the deal for me.)



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/// RACHEL COMEY

I know it's early in the NY Fashion Week game, but I am lusting over Rachel Comey's line for spring. The pops of color, the sheer blouses, the asymmetry -- I'm loving all of it. Please send one of everything. If only it were spring & time to wear these things again... (Oh wait! It's still terribly warm here, so I could!)

/// photos courtesy of NY Magazine

/// FASHION WEEK

Happy NYFW everyone! I know some of my pals are stressing out over this, but as a bystander, I'm having a blast. (I do wish I was in NYC, prancing about.) I am pinning my favorite looks for S/S '12 over here if you're curious as to what's caught my eye.

/// STEAL THIS :: HEALTH

Let these guys fuck with your head. Seriously.




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/// S. BALLS

It is still hot as balls in Phoenix.

/// SVPPLY ME

New favorites for fall dreaming on the Svpply from Need Supply Co. & Iswas+Willbe. (I highly recommend shopping both sites. So, so good.)

/// STEAL THIS :: YUKSEK

And now, what I promised last week, that French dude, Yuksek. He's definitely one of my favorite electronic musicians out there -- and he's French! (I love the French.)



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I hope everyone is enjoying their long weekend (if it applies to you.) Do like Chloe does and have a barbequois:

/// LONG WEEKEND

When you're funemployed, every weekend is a long weekend. However, I unintentionally took a few days off to regroup & do some planning for some upcoming projects. Beyond that, when you have no obligations, you tend to forget what day it is. And now that I am aware of the date, I realize my birthday is around the corner. On that note, I thought I would share a wish list I put together on Pinterest of goodies I'm dreaming of purchasing for said day of birth.