pink it was love at first sight, pink when I turn out the light, pink gets me high as a kite, and I think everything is going to be all right

Christian Dior Blazer. Vintage dress. Topshop sunglasses.


Aaron was originally going to make this set into a stop motion video similar to the last one, but of course we didn't have time, but I did have a lot of fun taking these with him. We took these at midnight after arriving home from a long trip, I had no makeup on, he just said "put on red lipstick and lets do this," he knows I can never say no to enthusiasm. The hair is by stylist John Ruggiero--leftover from the shoot I did with Becka in Hollywood last weekend. Neither of us wanted to take these candy colored extensions out, and luckily my stylist was able to give me some pink ones to make up for the sad loss of the ones pictured above. It reminded me of junior high when I used to dye my hair blue, and sometimes green, and pink once--but I don't remember getting the warmest response from the kids at school for my Manic Panic hair, funny how the tide turns when things become trendy--I love it. And really, isn't junior high there to traumatize kids into a little box of conformity anyway? I decided a long time ago that the road most traveled wasn't going to be the life for me. The idea of having a nine to five makes me feel like a cat being forced into bathwater, it'll never happen. I know my mom wanted me to follow the tradition of school, steady job, get married, have kids, blah blah boring etc. etc., but I could never live for the ideals of someone else, even if it is my family. If those things are something you actually want, it would be a whole different story, but they're just not for me. Like Hunter said, "I wouldn't recommend sex, drugs or insanity for everyone, but they've always worked for me."

I'm heading back to New York in a few hours, if you want you can be my internet friend and keep in touch with my wild and weird life adventures on Twitter--I have so much more fun now that I have an iPhone, that thing is my little pocket magician. You can also check out some of my past Fashion Week's here.

Toys in the Attic

Tecate break with Becka Diamond




Christopher and Jim Beam


The Bess dip-dye studded velvet kimono they sent me to wear to their NY Fashion Week show--Thank you Bess NYC!





Riiiiick!


At Hogs and Heifers, one of the funnest bars in Manhattan


Aaron


It's always a party with Christoper Gilkey


Acid Barbies with Becka Diamond


Road trip


With Rick and Mike #2



With Aaron




With the lovely Miss Lucy Walsh on New Years Eve


Making out with Hillary Rush (shop at her store by the same name on W. 3rd St. in LA)


With Suzanne in Long Beach


Garianne!


With Aaron and Christopher


Big Stevie T.


Alisha!


Makeup by Robin Black




Christina!


With Marty [Cole from Walk the Rio and Little Feather]


One of my all time favorites with my wife the famous Ashley Simko


From left: Colin Owens, Lucy Walsh, K.S., and Aaron Gonzalez


In Brooklyn with the infamous Russell Morse


Right before the last full moon




This is a bunch of random snapshots from my iPhone, and other cameras taken throughout the time flow. Right now I'm packing for New York, I'm not bringing my laptop or anything tech-related other than my iPhone and a teeny camera that fits in my wallet. There will be a little bit of work to do, but mostly I plan on playing with my friends, being seriously un-serious like I am--work always has to be fun, otherwise I wouldn't be doing it. Living is all about love anyway.

Their Satanic Majesties Request

Sass and Bide leopard pants. Funktional Clothing blazer. Kain tee. Yves Saint Laurent Homme boots. Vintage, and costume shop hats.


Welcome to my living room; everyone is welcome in my house. Bring your favorite instrument so we can jam--we're always playing music, so I hope you like the blues. We like to keep the wine flowing and a log in the fire--oh, and we don't have clocks or bother to keep track of time, so plan on staying late if you come over to play.

Krystal and the Amazing Technicolor Dream-Hat

Illustration by Anna Degnbol, visit her here

Thank you so much, this kind of thing really blows me away--it means so much to me, thank you x

You've left me speechless ♥

Source: Getty Images


You're lying if you say you don't have a boner for this

The only way it could have been any better is if the duet was with Freddie Mercury.

Stolen Girlfriends Club

Stolen Girlfriends Club pants. American Apparel tee. Zara blazer.


I've been in L.A. shooting an editorial (for a magazine that shall remain nameless for now) with my stunningly gorgeous friend Becka Diamond for the past few days--if you follow me on Twitter, I'm sure you've seen some of the behind the scenes stuff, including our rainbow extensions that we both really want to keep forever, our Tecate breaks, and the full runway looks we've rockin' out with. I can't wait see more of the photos!! I really love the whole crew--every single one of them has so many insane credits to their names, the hair and makeup alone blew my mind--it really went amazingly well! Oh, and we were both wearing full runway looks--and wait till you see the shoes, jeeze.

I'm heading out to New York for Fashion Week in a few days, and it's already shaping up to be an epic time, especially the parties Becka will be hosting :) I can't wait to see all my favorite New Yorkers, it feels like it has been way too long! I also think I get to see the prototype for a pretty insane design collaboration I'm working on, so needless to say, I'm stoked.

Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Becka Diamond & Krystal Simpson ♥ Slow and Steady Wins the Race Sunglasses

It's so funny, theres nothing to laugh about, my money thats all you want to talk about, I can see what you want me to be--But Im no fool...

Vintage trousers and faux-fur collar. Vince tank. Acne shoes. Sequin Leopard bag thanks to Coach.


These pants cost me $2, as do most the clothes I buy myself. I grew up in a semi-small town, and we didn't ever have a lot of money--so I have never really taken anything in my life for granted because I have had everything, and I have also had close to nothing; and to me, money really doesn't change anything. I knew we never had a lot growing up, and I never once got child support--never met my father either for that matter, but that never stifled me. I was given this life, and it is nobody's responsibility to coddle me into happiness, that is my own job here. Everyone has a sad story, some people have many, but it's what we choose to do about our own life that matters, not the past--it's dead. When I have a lot of it, or my checking account is about to overdraft, it never really bothers me, never has.

BlackBook

"Krystal’s hot, smart, creative, and her style is a blend of high-fashion, vintage, and comfort—in other words, there wasn’t a doubt that her appeal would transcend the internet..."

Check out my Black Book feature here.


Thanks to Natalie Alcala!

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play

American Gold Buffalo Fringe Jacket thanks to Spanish Moss Vintage


A little bit of psychedelia was needed to go with this amazing jacket Suzanne sent me from her latest collection for American Gold, which has become one of my favorite brands of all time. Suzanne really gets it, and it always shows in the pieces she designs. They are the pieces that you go looking for when you shop, and never seem to find--and now you can! And the best part is they are 100% American made--no outsourcing here. The dress everyone asked about from the video is also American Gold, and you can still get it here. Thanks Suzanne and everyone at Spanish Moss Vintage!

I get high with a little help from my friends

Lessa


Aaron


Aaron and Christopher


Sweet Virginia




Christopher




Rolling Stone's founder and publisher, Jann Wenner








Tiq









Jenette


Alisha




All photos taken with my Mac Book's Photo Booth

I can feel her read my mind, I can see it in her eyes, Under the moon as it plays, Like music every line...

Dress and thigh-high's thanks to American Apparel, old top hat.

Gonzo

Image By Josue Rojas


Josue knows I am a huge Hunter S. Thompson devotee, the photo was take in New York a little while ago. Josue is a good friend of Russel Morse, who was also on the Rolling Stone show with me, and has a Gonzo spirit--I actually think the photo was taken in his apartment. I've always found something so special about HST's rogue ways, and his ability to write the most beautiful poetic descriptions within his books about savage ridiculousness of the human way. He was one of the reasons I became a writer, and definitely one of the reasons I have an independent blog, love to freelance, and chose not to go the super mainstream route. You can check out one of my all time favorite HST essays, "The Kentucky Derby is Decadent and Depraved" online.

Also, check out my favorite Thompson books on Amazon, and click to order:

• The Rum Diary
• The Gonzo Papers Anthology
• The Curse of Lono
• Hell's Angels
• Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
  

"Strange memories on this nervous night in Las Vegas. Has it been five years? Six? It seems like a lifetime, the kind of peak that never comes again. San Francisco in the middle sixties was a very special time and place to be a part of. But no explanation, no mix of words or music or memories can touch that sense of knowing that you were there and alive in that corner of time in the world. Whatever it meant. There was madness in any direction, at any hour. You could strike sparks anywhere. There was a fantastic universal sense that whatever we were doing was right, that we were winning. And that, I think, was the handle - that sense of inevitable victory over the forces of old and evil. Not in any mean or military sense; we didn't need that. Our energy would simply prevail. We had all the momentum; we were riding the crest of a high and beautiful wave. So now, less than five years later, you can go up on a steep hill in Las Vegas and look west, and with the right kind of eyes you can almost see the high-water mark - that place where the wave finally broke and rolled back." --excerpt from the Vegas book by HST

The Gilded Palace of Sin

With Suzanne




The Spanish Moss Crew










Christopher!!











These photos came from a trip down to Orange County when we went to play with The Spanish Moss crew.

The video is from The Flying Burrito Brothers "Six Days on the Road" performance at the Rolling Stones Altamont concert (the title of this post is a Burrito Brother's album). I love watching old rock and roll movies--I don't have a TV, so it helps if it comes on DVD, or I can find it online. I feel like most new TV is horrible and pointless, and just turns your mind into some sort of jelly mush, actually I think that's true of most anything you are suppose to do as a "normal person" who has to squish down to fit the mainstream guidelines so you don't feel like a freak. I don't give a shit about celebrities, or what they wore to their premieres or award shows (because they get that stuff for free to make the huddled masses desire it), I don't like being told what to wear, or how to look, I don't give a fuck about the standards of beauty or aging for women because they're just there to make us feel less than human, and take our power away, and our focus off of what is really important and make us fear everything from birthdays to anti-aging remedies--and it is complete bullshit, and you all know it. I don't buy magazines for the most part, most are in place to make everyone feel bad about themselves anyway--and everything is airbrushed and completely fake anyway, you'll never see the real people, so why bother? Any time I've been in a magazine, you better believe it was airbrushed--nobody looks like that in person; we all have pores, zits, wrinkles, bags under our eyes in the morning, flab, and it's fantastic. I'd much rather read a blog, or anything that is D.I.Y. because at least it is closer to being real. Their ridiculous standards will never effect me because I don't gear down to my lowest common denominator to play that game, I don't need to not eat when I'm hungry because I'm scared about gaining weight, I don't count calories, drink or eat all those poisonous low-calorie foods, and I've never owned a scale. I'm in shape because I don't do any of those things, nor do I obsess about it, because I know whatever my mind thinks, my life will become--and the same goes for your body. When you aren't trying to gain or loose weight all the time, your body will find it's perfect balance for it's frame. I don't care what society thinks I should be doing, or how I should live, or what a person should be doing at age 18, 21, 25, 30, 40, 50...there is no clock in my life, or my mind, and you really are as old as you feel. Nothing anybody says will make me lesser or greater. I'm on my own journey here. I don't need the nightly news to tell me what is important, Dr. Phil's opinion, or anyone else's for that matter. Actually, if I hear the masses telling me I should be doing something, it's a sure sign to run in the other direction.

Nothing comes between me and my Calvin's

A few nights ago at around 2AM, my bestie Christopher and I decided to pay homage to our favorite Marky Mark-Kate Moss Calvin Klein advertisement, with a little bit of Brooke Shields/Cindy Crawford action thrown in for good measure.

"You belong somewhere you feel free..." --Tom Petty

Image via Fustany/Top Ten Bloggers

Femme Fatal

Alexander Wang tee and Ray Ban Wayfarer's courtesy of Revolve. Vintage hat and leather trousers. Makeup by M.A.C. Photographer: Aaron Gonzalez


If you're doing a shoot for Revolve wearing Alexander Wang, that calls for a bit of excitement don't you think? Anything that involves clothing and accessories I put in the costume category. Sometimes the costume is a regular old pair of jeans and a tee--even sweats and Uggs, who cares, and sometimes the costume is black leather, black lipstick, and a Drape's (from the film "Cry Baby") bad-ass attitude. Either way, both of those things are still only costumes, likes and dislikes of the personality you have been developing since birth that are logged in your yellow brain as a neurological net--so you can never really say a piece of clothing or a certain style is "you," when the "you" that you are is constantly changing. And that's the best part: you are always free to change, no matter how much society wants to remind you of the past, it's as simple as changing your mind and sticking with the new dream. I did kind of felt like Freddie Mercury in the "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" music video, minus the hot and nasty back-up dancers. That's why fashion is so addicting--it brings about a transformation, even if it is only of the image, sometimes the change can transfer into your over-all attitude. Have you ever thought of getting high off clothing, shoes, and accessories? Intoxicating isn't it?

To check this out on Revolve, click here.


Revolve Interview

Revolve: When did you start writing your blog? Why did you decide to start a blog?

Krystal: I started doing the blog in 2007 when I was urged by my mentor Maria Tabor to get my own website where I could rant freely, and post whatever I wanted, my own little piece of carte blanche. She knew my wild and weird past experiences working for magazines and newspapers, combined with my vow to never work a nine to five ever again. I really hated the idea of a full-fledged website, so I opted for a free blog on blogger. I began writing and posting photos about all my travels, and experiences in my life, following the reality show, why not have a reality blog? I think the fashion industry standards are way off, it just ends up objectifying women into objects that they can manipulate girls into an eating disorder, fear their real age, or worse to stay in the fashion game all to be a model. It really doesn't need to be like that at all, I really don't know why people keep going along with it, well I do; it's so glamorous and completely enticing, especially to young people--but we all also have free will to leave that path and start a new one. Blogging the next frontier in fashion because it is something that finally celebrates individuality, and real people showing what they love, and their takes on the trends, or sometimes showing how they steer away from the trends--either way, it's fantastic. It puts the power in the lap of real people where it belongs. Finally it's not only about the rich and famous set anymore, and you don't have to be a stick-figure to look amazing in your clothing.

R: Do you have any fashion icons or heroes?

K: Keith Richards, especially in the 70's.

R: Do you look to any specific inspiration when getting your outfits together? (movies, music, books, etc.)

K: Above all, I really love things to be comfortable. I hate anything that's tight, or clingy, and I refuse to wear really uncomfortable shoes. I care about comfort way to much to get all dressed up to impress the people at the grocery store. I don't even wear makeup most days. I guess what inspires me fashion-wise are the effortless people that don't really seem to care much about clothes--I love that.

I love all the costumes in the film Performance, Anita Pallenberg is like no one else. I really wish she did more movies, she's magnetic. I also really love the costumes in "Dead Man," "Ciao! Manhattan," and of course all the old music documentaries like The Band's "Last Waltz," and "The Monterey Pop Festival." I mean, Monterey Pop had Brian Jones, Hendrix and Nico--all in one shot! Brian Jones was draped in gold lamé, it was just so gorgeous. Not to mention Janis Joplin, she was a rogue in the system, I just love her.

R: How would you describe your personal style?

K: All you need is love, man.

R: Where do you find most of your clothes?

All my favorite things cost next to nothing and came from ratty second hand shops all over the place. People probably think I'm this crazy shopper, but I don't even have a credit card. Most of my clothing really is 2nd hand, financially worthless, and a lot of it has holes and smells like a thrift store, but I love it more than any of the things I bought when I thought I needed to spend to get something amazing. I do feel like everyone should splurge on great shoes, you have to be good to your feet!

R: Do you have any favorite designers?

K: I love Acne, Band of Outsiders, Opening Ceremony, Stolen Girlfriends Club, Alexander Wang, DVF, Phillip Lim, Balmain--and if I can't afford their stuff, I just opt for a vintage copy.

R: What is your current fashion obsession?

I guess you would actually call it ongoing instead of current, but I always go for Menswear, especially boots. I shop in the mens department just as much or more than I do in womens. It's so easy for a woman to look really sexed up, and I like to pull it all the way in the other direction. Women really don't have to try to be beautiful, they just naturally are.

R: What are you up to these days, aside from blogging?

K: I just signed a huge deal to do some guest-designing--I just can't tell you the details just yet--but it's probably on of the biggest things to happen in my life so far. I'm really excited that New York Fashion Week is coming up, so we've been figuring out all the crazy travel schedule. I've been on the road so much lately for work, it's been nice to have a little winter break. I hope to get to go out to SXSW this year and hang out with my friends. Most of the time I'm traveling between LA, San Francisco, and New York--I really hate top be tied down to one place, I have to be free to go wherever I want, whenever I want. Right now I'm just sitting around enjoying the scenery at a Northern California beach, drinking wine, and playing music with the band Little Feather.

"The Mirror" A Reality Digital Short

2010

I believe all time exists in the present, and it is up to you to recycle the old, and reform it into the new, so the whole idea of counting years really doesn't apply in my reality; at least no more than the freakishly wild parties you manage to attend on New Years Eve. But I do quite enjoy all the "I'm gonna change my life--really this time I'm serious!" declarations made around this time of year. Change is a thought away; everyone should know that we are the observers in quantum psychics, that means energy behaves to us, or even more simply: our thoughts create our reality. To completely change your life, all you have to do is change your mind, and leave the past in the past--the past only chemicals logged in the brain anyway, so really, it doesn't even exist.

The visible world is the invisible organization of energy.
- Physicist Heinz Pagels

If quantum mechanics hasn't profoundly shocked you, you haven't understood it yet.
- Niels Bohr

You cannot see anything that you do not first contemplate as a reality.
- Ramtha

The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes.
- William James

What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters to what lies within us.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson


I also want to thank everyone that reads this blog, plus all my affiliates, photographers, and sponsors for adding to the magic of this thing we're doing here. I also recently signed on to another major project, and 2010 is already looking like it's going to be on a whole new level.


*Dress and heart tights courtesy of American Apparel. Vintage hat. Acne Wedges.

Too real is this feeling of make-believe. Too real when I feel what my heart can't conceal

H&M tee. Vintage blazer. J Brand Jeans. A.A. Sweatshirt. YSL Homme boots. Balenciaga bag. Ray Ban sunglasses. Vintage necklaces.


I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday, however you chose to spend it. I don't really have much family left--just one grandmother, so I spent it with friends, friends of friends, and new friends. I used to love the magic of Christmas, I still think it is a magical time, but it has changed for me not having the same family I had when I was a kid--but that's how life goes, you can't change what's happened in the past, and I think the ones that survive the best in this crazy world are the ones who are malleable enough to bend with the changing times--and a lot of times, changing families. I've done pretty well standing alone, actually, I think it has forced me to grow up and be stronger--all by me one-zies, but really at some moments, I wish I was six years old again, before everything mattered and became so serious. Now I really love seeing children during the holidays, and how thrilled they are to be off school and about to get loads of presents, it is perfectly simple, and I remember it to be magic.

I'm finally heading back to L.A. tonight for some New Years fun, then back to New York in late January or early February.

Alexander Wang After Party at the Gas Station + Courtney Love

The Glamouari, and my partner in crime


The fantastic Miss Wasson


Kelly, Christopher, and Pete from Stylesightings


Becka Diamond had on the best outfit, she reminds me of Anita Pallenberg.


The best part was when Courtney Love started randomly heckling Leighton Meester


We ran into Tavi there too! She's so amazing.







I'm so glad I found these photos! I thought they were lost for good in some computer wormhole. These were taken back in September during NY fashion week, Christopher and I met up with Kelley for the Alexander Wang after party that was held at a Meatpacking district gas station, and I think it can go into the file of best parties ever; where else will you see Courtney Love performing by gas pumps to a pack of celebrities? The best part: the gas station's store was a free for all, and we ended up with a lot of random junk to eat. The photos tell a better story than I can, so I'll just leave it at that.

Wearing a vintage dress, Acne Wedges, and a Chanel bag.

Revolution

This photo came from a shoot I did a little while ago. I will never see what the big deal is about nudity--we all have the same bodies after all. To turn the naked body into something we feel should be hidden, or ashamed of just doesn't add up. And another thing I've always questioned: why can men go topless without a second look and women have to cover everything up (and if she doesn't cover up, she gets labeled some sort of harlot)? Women have been objectified, herded like cattle, and the standards we are expected to subscribe to are so ridiculous, I can't be bothered to remember what act it is that I'm suppose to be playing out during social situations to make everyone feel at ease and think that I fit in to the cookie cutter human mold too. I don't care about what society thinks a woman should be, or how they should look. I don't care about being young or old, age or wrinkles, or what anyone else thinks I should be doing or saying or acting like. Those things don't exist to me.

Oh! And before I forget--I'm working on a cool new Q. and A. project that involves everyone:

Ask me anything here as a comment, or tweet it to me, and we'll be sure to work your question in!

Saturday Night Fever

4% Pantomime

Rodarte for Target dress. Urban tights. Acne wedges.


I'm a total goofball-ham it up kinda gal--completely un-serious, plus I've seen too many Victoria's Secret catalogs. You sort of have to ham it up a bit if you're laying on a bed of lace, wearing an outfit made entirely out of lace, and half of it is Rodarte's leopard-lace. This dress reminds me of something I'd see on Kate Moss; in my version she has a big fedora and a cigarette.

*4% Pantomime is also the title of one of my all-time favorite Band songs--but make sure you listen to the version on The Band's "Best Of A Musical History" album, it's a cooler live version, and Van Morrison also sings on the track with the rest of The Band.

"Why should I listen to you, anyway? You're a virgin who can't drive."

R.I.P. Brittany Murphy

Cherry Bomb

Finally [what looks like] a super rad rock and roll flick with girls in the lead roles (and aren't groupies either). Looks hot to me.

Of course The Runaways were what I would call a groundbreaking act for the time. The group was started in 1975 by Joan Jett and Sandy West, and acquired a 16 year old lead guitarist in '76, and broke up after only four years--you can only imagine the wild ride those kids went on! It's about time they made a good movie about it (and slipped in a little girl on girl kissing action, or so I hear--and I can't wait for that either).

Walk All Over Me

Krystal Simpson Ked's by Stephanie Allison


This surprised even me, it's funny, it's almost like I'm watching all of this happen, but it's not actually me, maybe I need a pinch or something. When my mentor urged me to start a blog, I never thought any of this could, or would happen. Thanks to all of you who've come along on my weird and wild journey.

You can get them here. Thanks to artist Stephanie Allison!

Inspired by Balmain

Zara blazer. Vintage dress. Vintage sunglasses.


It's easy to copy Balmain's epic style; all you need is a dress with some flash, and something with shoulder-pads of course. Pair those things with a bad-ass attitude and you're set.

I'm off to New York for business, but I promise to squeeze in some playtime too.

Medieval Times

Custom headpiece by The Chins of Love. Vintage dress.


I was so excited to hear from the Chains of Love designer after I wore one of her pieces in a previous post, and even more excited when she sent me this headpiece (I love it thank you!!)--it really reminds me of a Medieval princess, I just need a unicorn, or at least a really pretty horse to ride away on in this costume.

Coach Holiday

The Coach Holiday Collection; Leopard Sequin Audrey (small) and the Leopard Sequin Claire (large)


We've partnered up with Coach to show you guys the coolest gift-finds for your friends and family (and of course you too) this holiday!

AND Were giving away one Amanda Drawstring Bag in magenta to one of my readers!

All you have to do to enter the contest is comment on my blog and help spread the giving spirit and help us spread the word on twitter, and follow us on Bloglovin'

Leopard Sequin Audrey Bag (as seen in the first photo with the large Leopard Sequin Claire)


Poppy Feather Cross-body Bag--what's not to love!

Motorcycle Gloves (I've been wearing mine non-stop!)

Coach Fur Trapper Hat--Gorgeous and warm!

The Amanda Drawstring Bag--Were giving one of these in magenta away to one lucky reader!


And there is a ton of other options over at Coach.com, as well as a holiday gift-finder that will save you time! I love Coach's classic cool designs, and be sure to check out their cute nighttime bags, I seriously need that purple feather bag; any dress, any night. They have gifts starting well under $100(!!), so you can afford to get something for everyone in your circle.


Happy Holidays xx

love and hope and sex and dreams are still surviving on the street

Vintage Harley Davidson Fringed Motorcycle Jacket. French Connection lace dress.

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Behind the Scenes at the Elle Magazine Shoot

Elle Magazine--Decenber 2009, page 340. Photographed by Dan King. Styled by Joe Zee.





Endless racks filled with the pieces we just saw on the runway



With Marcus--check out his blog Smoke and Mirrors here!


Christian Louboutin madness






The Elle shoot was at Milk Studios in New York, I had previously only been there for shows, so going there for an actual shoot was the coolest. They kept the hair and makeup natural--can you believe I'm wearing little more than moisturizer in the photos?

I started out in an amazing Valentino dress, but quickly decided to change it for these very Bianca Jagger-esque high-wasted white Yves Saint Laurent trousers with the leopard pony-hair Louboutins, and paired them with an Escada blazer and striped Gucci blouse--all finished perfectly with the Hermes scarf and some amazing panther jewelry and an Ebel watch.

Everyone with Elle were the coolest people, so completely kind and down to earth--in the fashion industry, that is a rare feat. I can't thank them enough, this was beyond my wildest dream come true--thank you.

Paradise City

Vintage men's polka dot blazer, belt, and hat. American Apparel dress. Gucci shoes.

This is my 80's super model look; all I need is my passport, a musician boyfriend (+ pieces from said musicians wardrobe), and a skin-tight little black dress-- red sports-car optional.

young lust

Illustration by Nicole Jarecz


Thank you Nikki!

Erin Fetherston Spring 2010 Fashion Show + more New York

Backstage






Irina!






Yay Erin! I want every piece!


After it was over Pete kept the good times rolling




With the multi-talented Ilirjana Alushaj at Tribecca Grand--Check out her band here. Afterward, we went to the Erin Fetherson after party. Pete introduced me to Erin, she's the coolest.


Becka Diamond in all her rock-goddess fabulousness


Ran into blog-homie Danny Roberts at the after-party


Rumi and Colin were there too!


My soul sister Leith


I can only handle one of these for an hour at a time


Whitney!

Seventeen

Photograph: Judith Simpson Archive


My Mom passed away four years ago today. She was an amazing photographer, as well as everything else--for those of you who knew her, or worked with her, they all loved her. I was her only child--she was the best single mom, and we were as thick as thieves. I wish she could have seen the wild and crazy direction my life has taken, but I'm pretty sure she can. I hope everyone can give their Mommies a hug and kiss today for me. This was one of her favorite simple black and white film she took of me when I was seventeen, so I thought I'd post it for her today.

get ready

Vintage jumpsuit. American Apparel thigh-highs. Acne wedges.

Studio 54

Kate Moss for Topshop dress. Gucci studded heels. Vintage cuff.

DC Life Collection Party

The boys


I really wanted to see Rob Dyrdek and convince him to invite me to the Fantasy Factory to play




Everyone thinks Lucy and I are related


At one time or another, everyone in this photo has been on an MTV show




Jazmin and Lucy


Lucy


The DC Life Collection




The open bar had two options, Tecate or vodka + Monster


Jazmin




Melrose

Thankful

Illustration by Ilona/Steel Boots


I'm thankful for:

♥The very kind people that consider me family
♥Starbucks
♥The wonderful people who read this blog
♥All the brands who have sent love my way this year
♥ The Real Housewives of Atlanta
♥Aarons mad photo skillzzz
♥Actually, Aaron in general for putting up with my mad [genius] ways
♥Taco Bell (or Del Taco if it's available)
♥The Hills and The City
♥Hulu: How I Met Your Mother, The Office, Conan O'Brien, Family Guy...
♥Crazy Bread
♥La Esquina's tacos
♥Mary Jane (stop it! I really do have a bff named Mary Jane)
♥Frozen pizza
♥Jeffrey's in the Meatpacking district.
♥And I'm actually already thankful for the year to come.

Happy Thanksgiving!

"The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom." --William Blake

The Grandeur sequin top, just one of the gorgeous new pieces available now from the new vintage inspired Boutique by Forever 21.

The Waif

TEAMO Kate Moss Tee, available at La Dama.

"If you're going to be crazy, you have to get paid for it or else you're going to be locked up." --Hunter S. Thompson

Elle Magazine shot by Dan King, December 2009




Special thanks Juliet, Joe, and the the rest of Team-Elle, this was quite the honor.



* Stay tuned for a few behind the scenes photos

Boy

Ralph Lauren jacket. Vintage hat and necktie. Quiksilver Women sweater. J Brand jeans. Coach Sequin Audrey bag.