/// BUSINESS

From here on out, all business will be conducted HERE.

[fin]

/// JOHN BALDESSARI + TOM WAITS

One of my favorite things as of late.

/// STEAL THIS :: MAC DEMARCO

FACEBOOK | BANDCAMP

/// ONE YEAR

I'm a week late on this, but when aren't I behind on life? The important bit is that I've made it a whole year in Phoenix! I'm not sure where that year went but I do know a whole shitload has changed. Phoenix isn't my ideal place to call home, but it sure has been a nice catalyst for where I'm headed. Here's hoping the next year is just as weird/productive/ridiculous.

/// photo taken on my first day in Phoenix last summer, reprinted last week by my sissy

/// STEAL THIS :: FOR DIANNA

Due to extreme laziness, it has taken me a proper week to post this for Ms. Dianna of Soft Gold Studio. We had an in-depth discussion of 90s music last week on Twitter (I hope you all witnessed it) & then she had a birthday last weekend.

Lady, I dedicate this to you. Happy birthday, lovely! Xo.

A VERY 90s BIRTHDAY

/// STEAL THIS :: HOTTER THAN HELL (SONGS FOR JULY)

JULY

/// ACCIDENTAL HIATUS

Deepest apologies, but it seems I (accidentally) took a mini-vacation. . . and it will be lasting through the weekend. I finish my first summer semester on Friday & then I will be taking a few days to recover before the next one starts. Plus, it's hotter than hell in Phoenix, which has melted my brain, so I need a second.

I am looking forward to:

+ working on my website (!!!) (or rather having Cameron Scott do all the work.)

+ DIY projects galore

+ overhauling my bedroom & bathroom

+ purging my belongings (online yard sale?)

+ setting lofty, but achievable, goals for the rest of the year

+ and drinking whiskey with friends // play time at the lake // seeing lots of live music.

Hold that thought. July is going to be good.

/// STEAL THIS :: IAMAMIWHOAMI

I may have promised a new mix, but it will have to wait because a.) this is amazing; b.) I'm behind at life. Again.

But damn, the Swedes. They're amazing at what they do. I assume it's making really awesome music + furniture. Here is yet another case of the former. (I even just posted about another Swedish band last week.) Iamamiwhoami is finally releasing an album + a series a videos to accompany it, all of which can be found on their YouTube channel.

I am a woman obsessed.



OFFICIAL | YOUTUBE

/// WEEKEND

I was supposed to go to Tucson this weekend, but due to circumstances out of my control, I did not. Fortunately, I forced myself not to waste the weekend by sleeping until 2pm & then watching a marathon of Lifetime movies, drinking vodka, wondering why this is my life. Hey! I got out there & explored Phoenix instead. The weekend included: pool hangs, new people, flea markets, cow skulls, SMoCA, margaritas, + a bunch of other silliness.

chloe / bedazzleship / SMoCA 1 + 2

fuck love / cow girl / skull / season of the witch

(all featuring my new favorite chiffon skirt from Boat People Vintage)

If you're not already, you can follow me on Instagram to see all the fun I'm having/all the jackassery I'm getting myself into.

Ps. It's June. JUNE. How? (New mix up Thursday. Prepare yourselves.)

/// END OF THE WEEK

/// good mail week / cat love / abstract cacti / 6am

/// starman / roosevelt row / bicyclette / middle ages

It's been a long week. I'm taking a (long overdue) break & heading to Tucson tomorrow. Happy weekend!

/// STEAL THIS :: MATTHEW DEAR

One time, I loved Matthew Dear more than anything. Two years later and I am still playing Black City non-stop. Lucky for me, he has a new album coming out in August. Lucky for me,  he released a new song from said album. I was worried it wouldn't live up to my expectations -- but it does, and then some. (Also, I saw him on the Black City Tour & he was phenomenal. Beyond words.)


FACEBOOK | OFFICIAL

/// KAY.EM.KAY

Look who I found in the April/May issue of Bust magazine. . . Why, it's Kay.Em.Kay!

You may remember that a whole year ago, I helped style her spring 2011 lookbook. I have to tell you: she's come a long way in a year. She has a gorgeous new spring 2012 lookbook + a bunch of new wonderful items in her shop. Personally, I'm dying over her neon pastels ombre dress as seen below. Pop on over & check her out!

(Sidenote: She is the cutest person. Seriously.)

/// STEAL THIS :: HOLOGRAMS

More proof that Sweden churns out some real cool people. Like some dudes who work in a factory together and then make some music.

FACEBOOK | OFFICIAL

/// STEAL THIS :: DIG! BJM + TDW

Hard to believe, but I did it -- and completely by accident. (I found out about the one show two days before it took place.) I managed to see two bands that I've been enamored with for ages within three weeks of each other. They also happen to be friends, sometimes rivals, and the subjects of Ondi Timoner's 2004 documentary, Dig! That's right; I saw the Brian Jonestown Massacre AND the Dandy Warhols. I'm not going to compare their performances; I'll just say they were both perfect in their own right. And neither band was shy about busting out all their best hits. Pure magic.





Mission: Teen Girl Fantasy complete.

/// STEAL THIS :: MAY MIX

MAY MIX

/// STEAL THIS :: BEASTIE BOYS

This one hurts. So long, MCA.

/// NEW WOMAN

After a tumultuous, yet inspiring April, I started May with a big change -- cotton candy pink hair. So long darkness, my old friend.

/// The loveliest of hair done by Gavin Metz // Phoenix, AZ 

/// SUNDAY BRUNCH

Sundays are for brunch, friends, and naps. I want this all the time. (I needed this.)

/// STEAL THIS :: DEATH GRIPS

On repeat. This song especially has me going to get through finals. Amen.


FACEBOOK | OFFICIAL

/// RESURRECTION

I am just a few days -- and several exams -- before I can call this semester a wrap. I have no idea where the last four months went but OKAY. Slowly reintroducing myself to my life.