7.07.2009

Girls of Summer








Fringed leather jacket, Harley Davidson. Jumpsuit, vintage.


Packing has been sad for me in the way that I can't take most of my clothes and shoes with me (partly because I know when I'm back in New York I'll just buy a whole new closet anyway). And don't have the patience to break away from the summer partying to put it all up on EBAY. As you can see, my attention span only let me go as far as listing that gorgeous fringed biker jacket that takes far too much space away from the shoe section of my luggage, and I've already packed three different leather coats--how ridiculous can you get? I aim to find out.

Click here to bid.

Just a reminder...

7.06.2009

Sending Love


Illustrations by Heleen

I was so flattered to open my email and see these magical sketches by Heleen--thank you again love!

Sorry I've been a bit absent of late, I had planned on being back in New York by now, but there have been a few events out here in California that I didn't want to pass up, and I'm procrastinating on the packing up. I'm also still recovering from the 4th of July madness; we went to four parties which culminated in a naked hot tub session--the best, and only kind of hot tub session there is.

7.04.2009

Laurel Canyon


Jacket, Kate Moss for Topshop. Denim vest, vintage. Lace flares, With Hearts in My Eyes. Shoes, Gucci.


7.01.2009

We Will Rock You




Dress and glasses, vintage.

6.28.2009

Down by the Seaside








Jumpsuit, Primark.

6.25.2009

The Lizard King




Tee, vintage. Vinyl skinnys, Lip Service from Trash and Vaudeville. Vintage Rolling Stones necklace.


We've had The Doors on the record player all day.


6.23.2009

Love You Levi's




Jeans, customized Levi's 501's. Dress worn as a tee, American Apparel. Sneakers, Converse.


6.22.2009

Boo



I can't believe I forgot to post this gem from last Halloween; we went as Anita Pallenberg and Keith Richards. You can tell in Aaron's expression how thrilled he is to be wearing that hot dress.

6.21.2009

Peacock






Dress, Foley + Corinna

Far Away Eyes


Blouse, Vintage. Faux-leather shorts, Cheap Monday. Flower crown, Homemade.

6.19.2009

she's my little rock 'n' roll






Dress, Bebe. Ankle boot, Christian Louboutin.


All I would need to make this look perfect was a sweet bowl-cut and a convertible Camero.

6.17.2009

Velvet Underground






Dress, American Apparel. Boots, Gucci.


Since I have been packing, and putting most of my stuff into storage so I can move back to New York, most of my favorite pieces have been in transit, so my outfit picks have gone the way of the minimalist. That's why I really love this very Nico-ish dress; this week I've also made it pretend to be a t-shirt, nightgown, and beach cover-up.

6.16.2009

School's Out Forever




He's done! As for me, I've dropped out and gone back like eight times now...and I've had the time of my life.

“If I hold back, I'm no good. I'd rather be good sometimes, than holding back all the time.”--Janis Joplin


Crop tee, American Apparel. Shorts, vintage Levi's 501's. Belt, vintage.


6.14.2009

You Gotta Walk and Don't Look Back








Jumpsuit, vintage. Sandals, Gucci.


6.11.2009

Shine On




Sequin tee, vintage. Shorts, Levi's. Boots, Minnetonka. Sunglasses, Ray Ban.

I've been so insanely busy getting ready to move back to New York, I feel like I'm only rearranging my crap I don't need into somewhat organized piles in a different spot in the house. And lately, the only news and social interaction I get comes from my Twitter, which is also a surprisingly great way to keep in touch.

6.10.2009

The Wild Bunch












Sweater, H&M. Vest, blouse, and belt, vintage. Palazzo jean, Hudson. Headband, homemade. Sunglasses, Ray Ban.

6.07.2009

Shake






Fringe dress, American Apparel.

6.05.2009

"It's not that I'm rebelling. It's that I'm just trying to find another way." --Edie Sedgwick








High wasted leather trousers and lace tank, both vintage. Shoes, Christian Louboutin. Headband, homemade.


6.03.2009

Us Weekly


Us Weekly, I'm From Rolling Stone cast.


Here is the Us Weekly scan from when I'm From Rolling Stone came out. You can also find more about the show and the cast on the MTV site.

I'll warn you all; after you've been in Us Weekly, and MTV for that matter, you'll never be anonymous again...but you'll meet a lot of interesting strangers when you least expect it.

6.02.2009

Muse


Muse tee by Style for Style

Italian-based company Style for Style has a great collection of not so ordinary tees that you all should definitely check out--everyone needs a "who the fuck is Gossip Girl" tee right! They also have a blog you can check out while you're at it. Click here to shop their tees.

Special thanks to Style for Style for the tee!

Traffic


Dress, vintage. Ankle boots, Gucci. Photo credit: Aaron Gonzalez.



Glamour.com: Mixing Prints



Time for another Glamour Magazine online feature. I was asked to share my take on mix-mastering prints, and I always like my every day looks to be a little editorial.

Click here to view the Glamour feature, and for my outfit details.

6.01.2009

"I'll take you backstage, you can drink from my glass..."


"Krystal is beautiful and ambitious; one of her ambitions, however,seems to be to sleep with Steven Tyler." --The New York Times.


He told me to pick out his outfit that night--of course I went with something leopard print.

5.31.2009

Get Your Wings









Jacket, Kate Moss for Topshop. Jeans, J Brand "Doll." Tank, A.A. Leather belt, vintage. Chain necklace (worn as a belt), homemade. Earrings, Barney's.

I played "hide the hair" this weekend since I have been obsessed with the idea of cutting my hair really short. I'm always on the fence about it; I either want really long hair, or really short, I really hate anything in-between, and all those growth stages are what have kept me from doing it. There is just something so powerful about a woman who wears her hair short--I think it is a nice little fuck you to tradition, and tradition is boring anyway.

5.30.2009

"There's nothing you can do that can't be done..."


QSW It Girls from left: Hannah, Beth, Krystal, Rachel, Taghrid, and Karla.


We were all just featured again on the Quiksilver Women's blog, check it out here: Spotted in Quiksilver Women.

5.29.2009

Jak & Jil










Credit: Jak & Jil Blog


I love this blog...

How perfectly Manhattan is that first photo!?

Danny Roberts///Igor + Andre




Artwork by Danny Roberts from Igor + Andre

He's an artist, photographer and has even had his own clothing company--and Danny Roberts is in his 20's! I'm obsessed with his magical pieces, and I'm even more in love with his don't-let-anything-stop-you attitude--people like him really inspire us all.

Check it out at Igor + Andre

She's Leaving Home








Photo credit: Angelo Amadio. Leather jacket, Topshop. High-wasted striped trousers, vintage. Homemade headband. Vintage boots.

My boy-bff Angelo just bought a beach house straight out of a magazine (I'm serious, the guest house puts my place to shame, and this place has been in magazines), and he invited me over to hang out, and take some photos while I was there--along with the immaculately decorated mansion, he also just got a fancy-schmancy new camera he wanted to test out.

let the summer games begin










American Apparel swimsuit. Vintage hat. D&G sunglasses.


Alisha has the best parties.


5.28.2009

Six


Aged six years. Photo by my Mother Judith Simpson

I wish my stylist could match my old color.

so obsessed with those boots




Boots by Dr. Martins

Be Cool






Tank, Vince. Shorts, 7 for all Mankind. Vegan-suede fringe ankle boot. Daisy crown, handmade.

I've been spending a lot of time in the country. Lately I've been feeling like people have been extra-angry and competitive when I've been out in the real world of hustle and bustle. People are so ready to jump down someone else's throat, treat someone poorly, start up some road rage, or just be plain old mean. As I have sat here in Starbucks typing this, I have observed so much stranger to stranger judgment, and I've only been here about fifteen minutes--like the new trend in our modern life is policing strangers for their so-called faults. People are so addicted to being stressed, their bodies wouldn't even know how to function without the constant stimulus/response loop they've set up in their everyday routine to give them the chemical redemption, or high that they need. The point of life is to make of it whatever you want, I just try to stay away from people that only see others as pawns in their game. It seems like everyone is on such a treadmill to whatever goal is in their futures, that they have neglected to remember that they coexist with other people who have the same rights, and they have no problem plowing down whatever "competition" the think they need to. I refuse to be a part of anything that excludes people out of whatever coolness factor that people are trying to hold up for their own egos--which seems to be really prevalent now, even more so than a few years ago. Even if you don't play the game, you are still in the middle of the game. Lately, I'm even feeling like my precious fashion is something I have to completely rethink. That's why I like being out in the country, there is none of that. You don't have to think about having the newest cool thing, being perfect all the time, you don't have to "be cool," and all of that city competition nonsense just doesn't exist.

5.26.2009

Band Aid








Lace tank, vintage. Faux-leather shorts, Cheap Monday. Flower clip, handmade. Shoes, Christian Louboutin. Bag, Chanel.

Recently I've been obsessed with the idea of buying a big RV/trailer thing so we can travel around like old school hippies--with a nice place to sleep. Being a nomadic musician might possibly be the best job title available today. I haven't had a "real job" since high school, all of the power trips by the few bosses I did have scarred me for life, I prefer to be a jack of all trades, and a slave to none. That is why I stay close to independent music, fashion and writing...although somehow the band's MySpace page got hacked, and our songs are lost in world wide web oblivion along with all our cyber friends and neat layout; we took it as the universe's way of telling us "a fresh start is needed."

5.25.2009

"The sunshine bores the daylights out of me..."










I got a chance to see my best friend Alisha on Friday, she's a fabulous actress and model who just finished up a run in a burlesque show. We've known each other for about ten years, went to high school together, and even grew up in the same sketchy neighborhood, so you can only imagine the kind of debauched situations we have gotten into. She reminded me of how we used to go out six nights a week, and have coined popular phrases such as "puke is the new cute," and have been thrown out of her ex boyfriends car because our antics (talking in this voice we call "the voice") became too much, and we were even banned for life from the same bar--on separate occasions...and the list goes on. I'm glad Aaron doesn't mind these stories, I swear, it's a sign of a real man when they don't wince at your wild stories--although, he did go on a full US tour with a band, so I think he's seen it all too.


5.24.2009

Ediot












All tees by Ediot.


I first saw the Ediot tees on Gala's blog, and I knew there was something very special about the independent brand. A few months later, I got an email from the designer Gunhild saying she likes my blog and wanted to send me some of her designs--amazing! Then fast forward a few more months, and now Ediot is making "Krystal Clear" tees, and they're now available in her store!

Special thanks to Gunhild of Ediot!

5.22.2009

The Wild West










Silver blazer, vintage. Bell bottoms, vintage Danskin. Vegan-suede ankle boots. Old belt. Ray Ban Aviators.

I'm pretty obsessed with anything Balmain, funny how that always happens with insanely expensive things isn't it? I found these Danskin stretchy flare leggings in a box of my Mom's old things, and they really reminded me of the Balmain super-flares so I decided to give them a try; and I'd say this look is Balmain meets cowboy movie outlaw--and the whole thing cost me under $50.

I really think almost any look can be achieved with thrift shop finds and knockoff store substitutions;the price of fashion has gotten really out of hand, especially with all this mess surrounding the recession, there are people starving, losing their homes, loosing everything, and designers are still trying to sell $180 t-shirts. Plus, I hate anything that excludes people, and fashion is all about exclusivity--I guess I just think it's time to start reconsidering all of this high society status bullshit--it doesn't mean you're better than everyone else just because you can afford couture that someone else said was hot and a personal driver. I'm just so thrilled to see more DIY success stories, and bloggers getting noticed for what they've done on their own; without the help of agents, management teams, and publicists.

5.20.2009

Follow the Sun










Leather jacket and leggings, Topshop. Dress, Silence & Noise. Pirate boots, Vivienne Westwood. Bag, Chanel. Headband, handmade.


My New Yorker friends told me that my jean in in the window display of the Quiksilver store in SOHO--and of course I am stuck in California for at least another month so I don't even get to see it.

My million year old, embarassing enough as it is, pink Juicy Couture Sidekick only works on speaker phone now: I'm now taking new phone suggestions.

I realized I was eating a hot dog half-way through, recalling my new no meat, no dairy thing...and then ate the rest. I'll start over tomorrow.

Looking for a place to live in New York for a few months, LA for a few months, and back to San Francisco for a few months, and wondering why the recession couldn't have affected rental prices too, I only like to waste tons of money on shoes, not rent.

Decided fashion is really boring right now because I can't find anything good to order on the internet, so I'm also taking good online store suggestions too.


5.19.2009

Glamour.com: How to Wear the Boyfriend Blazer



Glamour asked some of their favorite bloggers to show them how we wear springs top trends.

To check out our different takes on the boyfriend blazer, and for my outfit details, click here to visit Glamour online.