Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Obree? Aubrie? Obry? Auber?

While out for a late night trip to the brand new Yogurtland that has just planted itself in downtown Burbank (woohoo!!) , me and a friend stopped by the also new Wastland vintage store (woohoo!!) to see what they had. I just happen to flip through a rack of t-shirts and what did I see? Why a fantastic shirt with my name!....well sort of. "AUBERRY" is close enough I guess.


It seems I have always been forced to put up with people spelling and saying my name wrong. I've been called Audrey more times than I can remember, Auburn, Onry, Ashley, Amy, and Auber by some. Well I found this shirt kind of comical since it is a reminder of how often people get my name wrong.

The next morning, on my Starbucks run (while wearing my shirt, and after giving them my credit card with my name printed on it) they went for neither obvious option for spelling.
Point proven.


Sunday, October 25, 2009

A Tale of Two Cities.

Since I moved to Los Angeles from Seattle in April, I have noticed many differences in the cultures of the two places. Each has it's ups and downs, and each has its quirks. Here are a few things I have seen and experienced since my migration south.

Fashion) While Seattle tries as hard as it can to look unfashionable, as to make a purposeful statement that they are far too advance and intellectual to care about something so trivial as attire...Los Angeles tries to go above and beyond everyone else by creating over the top style and what some would call "fashion on crack."

Seattle:                                                      Los Angeles:
   

Favorite Snacks) Seattle is known for its great coffee and cozy coffee shops, unfortunately in LA those don't seem exist...anywhere. Where coffee shops spring up like weeds in the Northwest, the frozen yogurt place is king down here. Delicious...but not quite the same vibe. Sinking into a big comfy couch with a good book and a...tub of frozen yogurt just doesn't cut it. But on a hot day in the valley it can be your salvation!

   Los Angeles:                                                 Seattle:


Literature) In the land of sunshine and surf, reading doesn't seem to be a very popular past time, unless you are standing in the line at Whole Food's reading about Lindsay Lohan or Kate Gossling in US Weekly. I miss second hand book stores and university people with thick glasses who think they are smarter than me.

Los Angeles:                                                           Seattle:


Men) LA is a tricky city. There are so many good looking guys, but most of them and either taken, models, gay, gay models or famous and you will never get close enough to even steal a lock of their hair. There is however a community of gents who are quite radical... the surfers. While in Seattle, most of the men are Microsoft geeks or own their own website...aka pasty computer geeks. And the only thing they are surfing, is the web for pictures of Megan Fox.

Los Angeles:                                                                                                Seattle:













Climate) Well this one is pretty obvious.
Seattle:                                                                                                        Los Angels:

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

For Sale in Los Angeles.

Me and my room mate were out shopping in Studio City and came across a funny scene. These people were trying to get people to adopt puppies... and maybe something more.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

My Hair is my Coloring Book

 


Do you remember taking markers to your hair and coloring in highlights of blue, pink, and green when you were little? Or trying to dye your hair with cool-aid cause your mom wouldn't let you actually dye it. Well... I was flipping through the latest issue of Nylon and saw a wonderful photo of Juergen Teller's, for of course, Marc Jacobs . The model Edie Campell has some fantastic green streaks in her long wavy hair. Now normally this would look crappy and cheap, but done right it is totally rad and, I think, the next trend in hair. We are moving on from the pixie cut... to subtle rainbow bright do's. Jump on the band wagon! (but only those of you who can actually pull of this look...Mom, I'm pretty sure you don't qualify.)


photos by Juegen Teller for Marc by Marc Jacobs campaign 

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Men In Loafers. Ick.


Is it just me or does this make anyone feel not right.
No socks, and loafers, with hair men feet parading around on the streets. Let's not make this a trend. And I can't imagine how those are gonna smell.
Keep going...


down....



down.


Blek! 

Friday, September 25, 2009

Halloween

Well t'is that time of the year for pumpkins, candy corn, and costumes! I am trying to figure out what to be. Here are my predictions for the most popular costumes...
  • All you need is a blonde wig, some foundation, and a black baby....oh and your D&G Belt... hello!
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  • For a Chris Crocker costume you would need...a blonde wig...foundation, this sounds familiar. A bed sheet and a serious case of mental health problems will complete your look.
  • Black wig, HUGE lips, and a lot of pillows. Done.
  • If I have a nickel for every Michael Jackson costume we'll see on the 31st....I would be able to pay Michael Jackson's debt off...

  • What will you be this year? 

    Sunday, September 20, 2009

    Aarrg Mates.

    Went to a cool bar last night. R Bar looks kind of sketch from the outside, but inside you are in the belly of a pirate ship! Good seating, great whiskey selection, fire spitting, and pirate talking contests, are all a part of what makes this place rad. Check it out sometime. You have to have a password to get in, find it on their myspace: http://www.myspace.com/4rbar



    Tuesday, September 15, 2009

    Rides

    My latest love. Ferric wheels and carnival swing art work.

    Monday, September 14, 2009

    Delight.

    Winken, Blinken, and Nod

    Winken, Blinken, and Nod, one night sailed off in a wooden shoe;
    Sailed off on a river of crystal light into a sea of dew.
    "Where are you going and what do you wish?" the old moon asked the three.
    "We've come to fish for the herring fish that live in this beautiful sea.
    Nets of silver and gold have we," said Winken, Blinken, and Nod.

    The old moon laughed and sang a song as they rocked in the wooden shoe.
    And the wind that sped them all night long ruffled the waves of dew.
    Now the little stars are the herring fish that live in that beautiful sea;
    "Cast your nets wherever you wish never afraid are we!"
    So cried the stars to the fishermen three - Winken, and Blinken, and Nod.

    So all night long their nets they threw to the stars in the twinkling foam.
    'Til down from the skies came the wooden shoe bringing the fisherman home.
    'Twas all so pretty a sail it seemed as if it could not be.
    Some folks say 'twas a dream they dreamed of sailing that misty sea.
    But I shall name you the fisherman three - Winken, Blinken, and Nod.

    Now Winken and Blinken are two little eyes and Nod is a little head.
    And the wooden shoe that sailed the skies is a wee one's trundle bed.
    So close your eyes while mother sings of the wonderful sights that be.
    And you shall see those beautiful things as you sail on the misty sea,
    Where the old shoe rocked the fishermen three - Winken, Blinken, and Nod.


    Tuesday, September 8, 2009

    I love Funny.

    Funnyordie.com has been a frequent visiting place for me lately. Here are my latest favorites: Zac's Between Two Ferns & Absolute Vodka adds.
    Everything is Terrible's amazingly bad vintage.
    This little golden nugget I discovered today. This kid is ridiculous!

    Also I recommend getting on the Colbert Nation bandwagon. He is a genius! Read his book, "I Am America, and So Can You"
    http://www.hulu.com/search?query=The+Colbert+Report

    Sunday, September 6, 2009

    Photography for a girl with no plans

    This is a collection of what I accomplished today. And now I shall complete a run to get some phad thai....check me out, I'm over-achieving!
    L.A. is an oven today.
    Twas a bright day, which called for bright makeup.
    Black and white makes any picture look good.

    This one has a Grecian look to it.

    Well I hope you enjoy, and leave some feedback.