Reincarnation?

I babysit Russel Brand Jr.

The finger up the nose was a deliberate move on Lucie's part after seeing that I was taking her picture. Like the two things went together... hhmm

Night In The City Looks Pretty To Me

Ghost hand? Am I dancing? Shaking it like a polaroid picture?

I was just saying the other day that I wanted to start going to more art shows in LA. They are happening all over the place here but are somewhat hidden and hard to find. But behold, a day later I was invited to an art show. Ask and you shall receive eh?

Our pal Koury Angelo who is a splendidly skilled photographer had a sweet exhibit at The MIME in Silverlake. I had to park on an almost vertical hill nearby but made it all the way down without rolling. I hate to admit it but I really like Silverlake... it is as cool as the hipsters say it is... or as cool as they say it is cause they knew about it way before anyone else did.

Our faces are trying to express the level of volume that was going on in the place. That band definitely had the amps that went to 11.

The music was so loud that 20 somethings started to evacuate the space like someone was giving away free american apparel deep v-necks outside the building. I think my ears were bleeding after being in there for 10 mins. All in all it was a good time though. Let's make this happen again soon gang!

It's About Time!

Fiona Apple is finally coming out with a new album. It is sort of frustrating that my all time favorite musician is one of the most reclusive and lets huge amounts of time lapse between albums. Well, she has done it again...after a 7 year hiatus we are finally hearing something new from the gal. Come on Fiona, quit leaving us hanging!

This is a cute little video of a little Fiona Apple at around 6 yrs old being better at piano than me who is 24...

Jungle Book

Back in November me and Mallory did a lil' photo sesh out in the court yard of my building... I'm sure the neighbors weren't creeped out at all by me jumping around in the trees out side of their windows. Hhhmm...

Chitty Chitty White Stripes?

Has anyone else noticed that Jack Black is really starting to resemble the Kid Catcher from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang? He's just one Cyrano De Bergerac nose short of being a dead ringer. Man did that flick give me some nightmares as a kid...

Work Shmurk

Me, trying to use my Harry Potter magic skills to "wingardrium leviosa" all these chairs home with me...

Knope For City Counsil!

I must be lucky cause I saw the Leslie Knope for City Counsel bus twice this week!

And the Oscar goes to...

So this years Oscars were definitely a step up from last years pathetic excuse for a show. Ugh, I'm still cringing at Ann Hathaway hosting 2011. My favorite moment was by far the Cirque Du Soleil performance, I'm pretty sure they just sold me a ticket by that performance. Aside from some awkward moments (Angelina Jolie's stupid leg, Robert Downey Jr.'s documentary bit, and the mere presents of J.Lo being at an awards show celebrating acting and movie making when her outstanding acting career boasts quality films such as Gigli, Anaconda, and Maid In Manhattan...[come on Academy, where were her nominations for those films?]) So all in all I'd say it was a good show and the films nominated deserved to be there for the most part. I was surprised though that Drive got jilted out of a best picture nomination. Come on that movie was superb! And Gosling...sigh, wonderful.

I was however kind of underwhelmed by the fashion choices of the night. I feel like everyone has been playing it safe the past couple years and no one goes for a show stopping look. Boy I'd show them... if only they would invite me...I'd show them. So here are my picks for best dressed of the night. Feel free to rebuttle or share yours.

BEST DRESSED

I love Rooney Mara's style, she's so high fashion and always looks very bold and put together. All the detailing on this dress was hard to see but really pretty. It almost looks like spiderwebbing...but in a cool way.

There is always a special place reserved in my heart for some Alexander McQueen... side note, how did Tree of Life not win anything? Just watched it and wow, amazing! Jessica Chastane was great in it too.

Next is the ensemble from Bridesmaids. Non of their dresses were spectacular by themselves but once you put them all together they made each other look better. Very Captain Planet of you ladies. ;)
(...with our powers combined...)

Of course Milla Jovovich would look great, being a former super model and all.

It seems like the older gals were on their A game last night; Meryl, Glenn hats off to you broads.

Dang I better get to the gym, Glenn Close is outdoing me.

One that I thought was lovely but didn't get nearly enough praise was Berenice Bejo. I thought her mint green dress was fun, different, and a throwback to old Hollywood glamour. It was like if fireworks and sprinkles had a baby. Marvelous...

And I couldn't make up my mind whether I liked Michelle Williams ruffley bedazzle bow dress. Normally she is hands down my favorite for style and her Golden Globes dress was awesome. I just couldn't fully get excited about this years choice, maybe if it would have been styled different or something... I don't know.

WORST

I'd have to say worst goes to:
Viola Davis- the only thing I can think of is Nickelodeon slime when looking at this.

Natalie Portman- I am always pretty disappointed with her red carpet choices. She always picks frumpy stuff or things that are the wrong color for her, or that are just plain boring. And this year...poka dots? Really?! That looked like something a girl could pick up from JCPenney. Step up your game Portman.

Angelina Jolie- Oh God the leg! Why?! Also that dress looked very similar to the rope and scrap of fabric that Ariel washed up in on shore. Mixing a heavy fabric like velvet with the way it's draped just makes it look bulky & messy.

Um, is this girl the daughter of some rifle toting over-protective dad who won't let her leave the house without full body covered? This was like Amish meets Star Wars meets "I made it myself" project. Love you in The Descendants hun, but this dress killed it for me... and not in a good way.

BBBZZZZ!

Oh June Bugs, you are probably the only cute, catchable bugs besides lady bugs to me. It's almost that time of year that you will be coming out! You neat giant green beetles are pretty fun. Why hasn't anyone made any jewelry featuring the june bug? I would fork over some bucks for some. You guys gotta get a pr agent or something... I hear cranberries have good representation.

And the whole sounding like helicopters thing could use some work too, get some mufflers. sheesh!

Let the Oscars Begin!

It must be a miracle because it is 2:00 am and I am still awake... or the 5 hour energy I took one tiny sip of (dang those things pack a punch.) I thought I would prep with a little energy zap before a 10pm party (cause I'm an old lady who falls asleep at 7:30 these days) but I think I got more than I bargained for, cause I will probably be up all night now. Check out what we did tonight: a pre-Oscar's party hosted by Eva Longoria at Beso in Hollywood. Wining, dining, red carpet, etc! 

At Beso, for a night of fun and an excuse to wear our fancy shoes. We enjoyed all sorts of fun things including a flamenco dancing show, spanish guitar players, "guess her plastic surgery procedure", and drinks on the nice bartender. Thank you kind sir, whatever your name was...

Oh, roses for me! You shouldn't have Ms. Longoria...

The flamenco dancing was just like that scene out of Mission Impossible 2... except no Tom Cruise... and no top secret espionage mission. So, neat but not nearly as exciting. (Where you at Ethan Hunt?!)

Me and co-pilot Lauren Rodriguez out for a night of fun/making fun of LA cougars.


By the end of the night our lil feet hurt but we made some neat new friends and a good time was had by all. Ohlay!!

(surveying the wreckage to the feetzies)

Let's go to Madonna!

A couple of months ago, due to increased stress levels and the blues, I felt the urge to get in my car and just drive, straight out of town, no definite destination or plan. Just the road under my tires and Los Angeles in my rear-view. However spontaneous I was feeling, I did pause for a moment to throw some necessities in a bag and throw my room mate Lauren in the car for camaraderie. We drove, with windows down, blasted peppy girl power-esque music, and (shocker) had no traffic. Our car pointed North we drove about 4 hours and got to San Louis Obispo at around 11:30, not prime check in time for hotels. We drove all around town looking for a place to sleep. They were either all full or were super expensive and being the cheepos that we are, refused to pay over $60 for a room. Soooo, needless to say we camped...in the backseat of my car parked on some residential street hoping to not be discovered or broken into. All in good fun eh?

We did stumble upon this neat little spot in San Louis Obispo that was pretty killer, called The Madonna Inn. It beaconed us from the freeway looking like the "It's A Small World Ride" from Disneyland, but in hotel form, complete with colorful magical lights. All of the rooms are decorated with it's own unique style that are pretty quirky, and awesome! Check out some of my favorites and go visit sometime soon.

[The Caveman]

[Hearts and Flowers] 

[Irish Hills] 

[Rock Bottom] 

[Vous] 

[Wilhelm Tell] 

[Canary Cottage]