An Artastical Walk

I went to the Brewery Art Walk today and it was AMAZING. Located in Lincoln Heights near Chinatown and Glendale, this part of LA is an untapped resource. I had no idea that this artist colony even existed and learned that it is the largest of its kind in the world. There were hundreds of people that came to this former beer brewery which was converted to artist lofts and galleries 20 years ago. We went on the "walk" and went from loft to loft checking out these artists works and where and how they create them. This piece portraying none other than the jewel of the public eye Ms. Britney Spears was made out of carpet. Such a cool use materials! Another artist I really liked was Raul Emanuel-Cuba, whose painting were reminiscent of Picasso and the Cubist movement.

Aside from checking out some really cool paintings and mixed media projects the people watching in itself was worth it. "Walk" is the theme of this post so lets just say it was all walks of life...artists, hipsters, families, punks, older folk etc. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming and some of the people even had wine and snacks in their lofts for viewers. Have i mentioned that i now want to live in an artist loft community? Some of the lofts were huge and ikead-over with separate bedrooms allowing for more privacy.


All in all, I enjoyed the art, people, physical space, and wish it was not such a short-lived and infrequent event. Note to self...if i ever am in the position to purchase art, this is the way to do it. Apparently there is no mark up fee that is applicable to pieces at galleries, the artist receives all the profit, and its more affordable for the buyer. Thus...a twofer! For more info on art events in LA are check out www.artscenecal.com.

please find me some plaid

I don't know what it is. Ugly is awesome. The grandma look---I kind of love it. Really high waisted jeans that prob make you look 10 pounds heavier, I covet. Those retro Ray -Bans- they freaking rock. Next on the list-- plaid. I've never really been into it. But now it's like I'm seeing it in a different light. But then again not every plaid shirt works. Trust me---I've been on the lookout. They're either the wrong fabric, the wrong cut, the wrong color. But I do love the one MK's been rocking:
Here's one that looks pretty cute--- I would probably buy it one size up to wear it a bit oversized like MK.
Cute plaid shirt from Urban

And my advice -- if you want to try some of these trends that aren't necessarily what you would normally wear? Just ROCK them. If you go out w/ confidence, a little personal flair and just overall attitude- you can do no wrong.

Shoppaholic

So the one bad thing about costume design is I end up shopping for myself almost as much as for my characters...One could argue it's a great thing too though right?? I got that really cute dress/hat from H&M today. It was like $7.50 for the hat and $20 for the dress. score.

Almost bought these beautiful nine west shoes online today when they didn't have them in my size at the store. Luckily Lady L stopped me, telling me to shop around first. Such a smart one, that lassy. So, alas, I'm still on the lookout for the perfect gladiator sandals.

I wanna Yelle!

So lady D has been blogging away while I have been stuck doing mindless activities at work. But I am finally posting! Sadly, my shopping has been quite limited...but my exploration of good muzik has not! I know I have been on the electro track for a while...but I just thought I would shoutout some good albums and people I've been listening to. I have quite a weakness for anything French and electro so its only natural that I would be drawn to a combination of the two. Yelle's album "Pop Up" is fresh and upbeat. I can't stop listening to it...either driving, at the gym, and prepartying. ITS GREAT. Some good tracks are "Mon Meilleur Ami," "Je Veux Te Voir," and "Ce Jeu." Two songs that i really enjoy that are not on the album are "Trop Bonne Pour Toi" and "Parle a ma main" featuring Fatal Bazooka. She is spunky, cute, and loves neon; therefore we love her.

bohemian rhapsody

I'm seriously feeling Spring already---its been GORGEOUS out. It sprung on us so suddenly that the message hasn't quite got to my pale legs yet. But I ordered this:
from Target---the Jovovitch/Hawk collection. I really love their vintagey bohemian vibe-- it seems so relaxed compared to such layered fall outfits, and I am ready for the change.

If anyone is lucky to still get their hands on some of the collection. I looove this blouse too! You can find some still at Target

Goodwill Hunting

Went shopping for some costumes, for the AFI film I'm working on this weekend, at Goodwill and Out of the Closet and didn't find anything- boo. But I did find some awesome stuff for myself and who says I can't multitask??

I dont know where I can possibly wear this jacket in Los Angeles- but it was 14 dollars at Goodwill and originally from Saks so I had to buy it. Its sooo heavy and I think that might be real fur? So for now it's sitting in the corner of my room on the dress form.

$10 at Goodwill :) I have high hopes for this hideous dress--- It's already much shorter and the sleeves are off. But I'm still working on it. Now it's more a 2000's rendition of the 1920's instead of a 1980's version of the 20's. sick. Will post the after pic soon :)

$3 from Out of the Closet. Cant wait to pretty this little 90's frock up too. Reminds me of something Chloe Sevigny would wear:

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