I Wish Halloween was Every Month.

I love haunted houses, I love scary decorations and most of all I love dressing up and seeing all the people dressed up.  My last two years....

There are some really amazing youtube videos of halloween make up. This year I have been keeping up with make up by Dayon to get some idea of what I want to be this year.

http://www.youtube.com/user/krawls80

Check her out.

http://www.beautymadeaffordable.blogspot.com/

Find it!

What are you going to be for Halloween?

Apparently, I am not a law abiding citizen.

As so he says...

7:26 am this is what I get...

My led foot has got me into trouble before but this is absolutely rediculous.  Driving this morning was dumb dumb dumb. When a cop asked you why you are speeding, you usually want to reply with some kindof good excuse. Maybe along the lines: Well you see I'm late for work and the other employee on was just rushed to the hospital or ... I think im having a child or... something really is wrong at home, I need to get there immidiately or... if you really want to get out of it... talk about some personal issues and you need to get to a restroom asap... haha. And of course all these excuses pop into my head but when a cop asks me why Im speeding... I reply with a blank stare. I got nothing. Not one word but a shake of my head. I see him mean muggin me and my stomach drops. I know this is going to be bad. He grabs my liscense from me and heads back to his car while I sit there waiting to see what the damage is.

About a year ago I had got pulled over in the exact same place. It was bad just like today... My ticket was expensive and my points were high. A lawyer had to write some good words for me to get my points reduced but my insurance still went up. Thats another issue. My insurance company was just talking about how that ticket is dropped soon and the fees are going to be a lot less... Well now that I had to go out and do wrong... I have to pay the price... the price of my ticket, the price of a lawyer to keep my points, and the price of my insurance when it rockets.

Boooooo to my life this morning.

There will be a fundraiser going on and it would be great for you to participate.

Whoah. GooooodNight....

Tokidoki x Karl Lagerfeld.

Simone Legno... Mmhmmm... Boy, you know whats good.

Immortalizing Mr. Lagerfeld to vinyl in which he stands 10 inches tall,  in skinny black suit, rhinestone-studded tie and belt, and don’t-mess-with-me sunglasses – all from his own K Karl Lagerfeld Collection is surely a entertaining and diverting delight. Dropping a little later this month, only 1000 figurines made, set at 265 bones, exclusively at Colette; this collectors item is one to hail.

Who needs a Man when you can have Louboutin's

http://www.christianlouboutin.com/

Christian Louboutin. Mmmmmmm.

Think of the film, "RocknRolla", where Thandie Newton (wearing a pair of Louboutin's) is walking away from Gerard Butler and he says... "Nice shoes by the way." She replies... "Thank you. You will be able to afford a pair of your own in a couple of days." referring to a multi million pound robbery they are about to commit.

Exciting. Dangerous. Delicious.

Born in 1964, Christian Louboutin is a high-end footwear designer and maybe considered a god for some. He had began his ventures in France and later moved into the US creating quite a stir. It has been said that Christian Louboutin has been inspired by the show girls which he skipped out of school to watch at age 12.

"The showgirls influenced me a lot. If you like high heels, it's really the ultimate high heel - it's all about the legs, how they carry themselves, the embellishment of the body. They are the ultimate icons." - Christian Louboutin

Hellz Bellz Tee - http://www.karmaloop.com/

Many of his heels top 4.72in accomplishing a lethal look. These heels are designed to show the women's legs for days without question. With Louboutins signature red leather sole and sharp stiletto, any woman is sure to feel sexy, beautiful, and on top of her game.

How do you make your entrance?

Im Head Over Heels

CNC Costume National Womens Ankle Boot W/ Stud Det

PIN UP Stud Boot By Boutique

PLOSIVE Platform By Boutique

Christopher Kane for Topshop Rivet Leather Boot

Carvela by Kurt Geiger

UNIQUE Ankle Boots

These boots were made for walking, they were made for me.

Two thousand and Grind....

http://www.coffeevaultcafe.com/

http://www.blackdragontattoo.com/

Pop the Glock - My ish...

Ahhh.. Yes.. Uffie's official Music Video.

 Step one: Please press the pause button on my bear Suri in the upper right hand corner.

Step two: Proceed to press the play button on Uffie's video below.

Step Three: Enjoy.

Last night I missed out on homemade sweet potato pie, stew and chicken curry.

Ive never had sweet potato pie before but I love candied yams and Im assuming... they may be similar? Is this what sweet potato pie looks like?

Because sweet potatoes are good for you, the pie part cancels out... meaning...I can eat a whole pie? Right? Last time George came back from the market with a shoo fly pie and Nancy and him at it all. (If I blame them it will make me feel better about myself )

All this scrumptious talk made me real hungry. The other day I had a carmel apple, a snickers bar, and rice pudding all before 7am. Today it was a pumpkin scone and apple pie. Fall is great for some great comfort food.

Although this is going to be week one of defoodie-ing, not counthing this morning, George and Rachel will not have left overs much longer...

Christian Louboutin x Piper Heidsieck

I just got a red Christian Louboutin shoe tattooed on me. Now I will be celebrating with this beautiful collaboration in time to come... This box set was inspired by a European ritual (Drinking from the shoe of a woman) back in 1880, hense, "Le Rituel".

available at www.le-rituel.com/

YUM.

Last Weekend: Country Ass Bumpkins

Sunday evening I had returned from West Virginia where I had been flown out to do some wedding photography.

Conclusion:

Although the trees were dipped in beautiful autumn colors and the moonshine was flowin, WV creeps me out.

• I stayed in a motel that looked like the one in "The House on the Left."
• A woman had entered my room at 1am on Saturday where I had woken up to her standing in the middle of my room with her creepy stare. She then proceeded to run into my bathroom and slam the door which was closed for about 5 minutes. Heart beating, I sat up and was trying to think of what to do. Do I run out? Do I ask what she is doing in my room? I was sick to my stomach and could barely move. Not much longer, she ran out of the bathroom into the hallway leaving my lights on and my door wide open.
• Scary.
• The town where I had stayed had no sidewalks and park their cars on their lawns.
• There were many broken down haunted houses.
• I saw not one bit of sunlight in that town this weekend.
• It seemed as though they had many stray dogs.
• The restaurant I had ate at on Friday night had very good service but didn't know how to make a brandy old fashion, a vodka gimlet, a amaretto stone sour, or any of the other nice drinks you would like to enjoy on your weekend out of town.
• I felt like it was a ghost town.

The cool thing was that many, not all, but many people still live in the 80's with light blue scrunchy socks and hair with12 inch raised bangs and three pony tail holders down the back for an updo that goes for days. The ladies and fellas for the most part were polite and welcoming. I did spend my mornings at a coffee shop called hypno-cafe were the coffee was hot and fresh and the lattes were delicious. Despite the gloomy weather, the 20 person party and the Bride and Groom were beautiful country people filled with great hospitality.

Davis, West Virginia: Where you do not belong unless you grew up in that town...Home of Hicks, Hillbilly's and Hippies. : )

Still Enthusiastic and Thrilled

... For  Hellz Bellz 1st and 2nd fall deliveries

http://www.hellz-bellz.com/

I Split my Sides...

When I woke up to this.

Viewing Pleasure to Rock your World

James Jean is a one of a kind artist and illustrator.

I always loved his wok because of his unique flavor.

He is an out of the box artist, fishoooooooo. ILL to say the least.

My mind is at peace when I watch this animation that was created for Pradas collection last year. It is quite a contriversal video with two strong opposing sides. Interpret it. What does it mean to you?

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Taste Senstations - I dont play

Upon leaving the hotel for Bills Memorial, George and Rachel insist that I take home the rest of the sour cream and raisin pie along with some cranberry walnut bread they had bought. They had purchased these goods at the farmers market in Madison which makes it extra top notch!

At first I declined... considering, that I already ruined my Saturdays goal of no sugar and realize that I have to begin again tomorrow. And... lets be real, there is no way I could resist temptation if the sweets were in front of me the rest of the night. When it comes down to it, lets say Saturday was an exception to the no sugar due to the day of celebration for Bill's life. Anyway, I took the pie home... I tell ya, I did really good not even embracing one taste.
Sunday I woke up early, took the dogs on a stroll, witnessed the sun rise and was in the car in route to Oshkosh by 6:45am. When I arrived in Oshkosh two hours later, breakfast seemed equivalent to a very, very, good supposition. We went to Beckets where they have a lovely Sunday brunch buffet. I like that restaurant because it is contemporary, it has has dazzling light fixtures, cold but cool furniture, art hanging on the walls, and the people are friendly. Besides the commendable atmosphere, the brunch is pretty damn tasty.



 
As I begin, I look at the chap preparing omelets... "nahhhh," I thought to myself, "I crave something fresh." So I pick up my plate head strait towards the fruit. The Watermelon and pineapple were looking scrumptious so I used the tongs to select some fruit and then proceed to continue down the line. ---I could not make up my mind; I really did not know what else I was in the mood for. --- As I make it to the end of the buffet table my eyes were led strait to the desserts. I filled up the rest of my plate with a seven layer bar and a decadent brownie. I don't mess around. All day no play.

Day one today.

Imma Bitch Breaker, Money Maker, Risk Taker.

Something I cant get sick of....

"Money Flourish" Jeremy Scott

"The Millionaire" Costume Dept.

"The Barbie Clones" Dimepiece

"Numero" Joyrich

"Floral Flights" Jeremy Scott

Bills Memorial Day - Reflection Time.

My past has been filled with creative ways. I would like to thank my Mother and Father for raising me with a well rounded art background. Since I was little, I have been drawing and painting. Beginning with the basics, I was then led to making jewelry, painting furniture. shoes, and mural's, and then I started getting into photography. Growing up I always wanted to have a career where I could be called an Artist. Although, I wanted this title, I looked at my friends who were currently enrolled in art school and saw how unbecoming they were. I started to realize  that I didn't want to take the chance of  being a starving artist.

(My Moms and I at the Milwaukee Tattoo Convention)

I wanted to do art for the love of it and not because I was forced to. When my high school days came to an end, I made the decision that I was not going to go on in college for Art. Instead, I went to school to study Spanish and Human Services. Four years of studies and I had only taken one art class. Pathetic. That is something I truly regret. Although I had taken only one art class, I kept up with my painting to earn some extra cash on the side. That being said, I am going to rewind and take you back to the days where it all started.

It was my 18th birthday, the day I was considered a legal adult (lol) and my parents had surprised me with my first tattoo appointment. They dropped me off at Black Dragon Tattoo.  I walked though the door feeling a little hyperactive and nervous. I received my first tattoo from Barry, who made me feel comfortable by talking to me the whole time. It was a small four leaf clover. I was so excited and filled with adrenaline that when he told me to go look in the mirror, I couldn't believe that it was already done.

My first year of college had ended and during my summer break I went back to Black Dragon Tattoo. My purpose of this return was  to scope the flash for ideas of what I wanted next. I was greeted by Bill Hanson, owner of the shop. Bill and I got to talking and he told me to bring in some of my drawings. So.... time passed and there I found myself sitting with Bill coming up with ideas for my additional body art. In flowing form my tattoo starts with a design before the clover, followed by peacock feathers and a tiger lily preceding with an abundance of flowers and vines creating the illusion of a skull. Its beautiful.

(Bill making a stencil)

I sat for many hours while Bill tattooed me. Through conversation  he had gathered that I was creative and a hard worker.  The day of my final appointment Bill had asked if I wanted to apprentice for Black Dragon Tattoo. This was amazing I thought to myself.  I said yes right away but because I was a Junior in college, Bill told me that I must graduate first. He had told me that tattooing isn't for everyone and it is a lot of work. With Bills offer, I continued to go to school  but came home on my breaks to start to learn the fundamentals of tattooing. May 2008 I graduated from the University with a Major in Human Services and Spanish and was ready to move on to my next challenge.

(George letting me practice)

 Learning how to draw tattoo style was not easy. I considered myself an out of the box thinker and artist. I though anything can go, use your imagination and it will work. This is not true for tattooing. Things had to make sense,your lines have to meet up and be straight and your shading has to be smooth and solid.

(Finishing the color in Willis. My first tattoo I did on Skully)

This was a huge challenge for me. I would come in at night after work and Bill would give me assignments. Sometimes when I came back with my product, he must of thought he was crazy for getting into this with me. Despite that, he then would sit down with me and show me how to draw. There were many people wondering why Bill was taking me on. Many people thought it was pointless but for some reason Bill had faith in me. He was my motivation. He believed that I could be a great tattoo artist. He was confident with my hard work and told me If I keep up, someday, I will get there... I will be called a tattoo artist.

(Tattooing my Pops)

While in my apprenticeship, Bill had passed away. The one man that was training me. The one that had so much confidence and faith in me was now gone. A year has passed without Bill and I am proud to say that because of him my motivation and inspiration still drives. I know he watches down on me and my work. The months after were very rocky roads and I thank everyone that has put their two cents in my apprenticeship that Bill had started. I am tattooing now, and for Bills kind heart, words of wisdom, and faith I am forever thankful.

(Barry, Me, Nancy, Rich)

Today, I will be celebrating his life with my fellow co-workers, my second family, the Black Dragon crew. Rest is Peace Bill and stay with me as I travel through the rest of this jouney as a tattoo artist.

I've been things and seen places

 Lets pay homage to Mae West.

Better recognize....Appreciate her.

Press the pause button on my bear Suri in the upper right hand corner and then proceed to be entertained by the play button on the trailer below.

Mae West Qoutes: I really couldnt pick a favorite - ENJOY

"It's not the men in my life that count, it's the life in my men"

" Every man I meet wants to protect me. I can't figure out what from"

" A man in the house is worth two in the street"

"A girl in the convertible is worth five in the phone book"

"A hard man is good to find"

"Ten men waiting for me at the door? Send one of them home, I'm tired"

" Don't keep a man guessing too long -- he's sure to find the answer somewhere else"

"Flattery will get you everywhere"

"I'm no angel, but I've spread my wings a bit"

"The score never interested me, only the game"

"Men are my hobby. If I ever got married I'd have to give it up"

"If I asked for a cup of coffee, someone would search for the double meaning"

"When I'm good, I'm very good. When I'm bad, I'm better."

"Too much of a good thing can be wonderful"

"It's hard to be funny when you have to be clean."

"I'm a woman of very few words, but lots of action"

"I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it"

 "It isn't what I do, but how I do it. It isn't what I say, but how I say it, and how I look when I do it and say it"

"I'll try anything once, twice if I like it, three times to make sure"

"When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I've never tried before"

"I used to be Snow White, but I drifted"

"Why don't you come on up and see me sometime -- when I've got nothin' on but the radio"

"Why don't you come up sometime and see me? I'm home every evening. Come up. I'll tell your fortune. Ah, you can be had"

"When women go wrong, men go right after them"

"There are no good girls gone wrong, just bad girls found out"

" It is better to be looked over than overlooked"

" You're never too old to become younger"

"I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number you get in a diamond"

"I never loved another person the way I loved myself"