Nobody and Co.

I love useful design and i love when useful things become art. Nobody and Co. have tickled my fancy quite a bit with some of their lovely pieces.
This is called the Comfort Table. Smart and funny. Makes you wonder why it had never been done before. I wish my desk was like that.

I am back from PORTLAND!!!!

Hello my lovely lovies! Oh, how i have missed you. I am back from my amazing trip to Portland and I have many things to share. I am loading my photos now and doing my damnedest to get over my melancholia of being back in LA and not in the stress free gorgeousness of the city of Bridges. Whilst I organize my trip tale I will attempt to hold you over with a few fun posts.

PS- Blogging is becoming more and more a part of me. I am excited about that. Thanks to you all for you love and support. You definitely make it worth it! big kisses!

Heading Out till Tuesday

Potsch and I are finally hittin' the road and heading to Portland Oregon to do our engagement photos with Steep Street's Kelty!!!!

We are super excited and I am of course stressing out. I have never packed so much stuff for any trip let alone a 4 day trip.

I will post some from my phone but expect more pretty photos and updating when I get back. You can also follow me on Twitter if you just miss me that much. (link on the right)

Love you all and can't wait to share the sweet ass photos to come!!

lvKM

Crazy Cat Dress Contest WINNER!!!!

Choosing a winner for this Crazy Cat Dress was way harder than I ever expected. It seems that most of you really showed up with nuthin' but your A game. This past week I have been pleasantly bombarded with the lesson that anything can be cool as long as you have a great stylist who know how to accessorize.

The challenge was to prove to me that this cat dress was fashionable and stylish. Well, you did that and gave me options. I was amazed. The winner I chose took it a step farther. She not only made the Cat Dress fashionable and stylish but she also made it wearable and everyday. She made it something I would actually consider wearing myself - not for the shock value of having a huge cat face on my chest but for the comfort of having a huge cat face on my chest. I thought it was impossible but thank you, JANIELEIGH, for for finding that delicate balance of effortless style.

Crazy Cat Dress WINNER is JanieLeigh and her Indie Chick ensemble.

Blog Contest by JanieLeigh featuring Miu Miu bags

As I said it was difficult to choose. I will be posting the runners up through the week. Stay tuned! There are some good ones!

Not well

I appologize for my absence this week. I am have fallen a bit ill with
a changing of seasons head cold. On the positive side the seasons are
changing we are entering Fall!!! Yeah !
I promise to announce the winner of crazy cat dress on Wednesday.
There were some really great entries. And I was quite surprised to
find it so difficult to pick.
Stay tuned to find out who has won the H&M gift card.
Lvkm

Cat Dress Contest

It's not too late to get your collage in and have a chance to win a H&M gift card. What a great way to start your week - as a WINNER!!!
All you need to do is send me your look collage showing me that this Cat Dress is actually stylish by midnight tonight.
If you wanna use Polyvore it is super easy. Just plug in Dress- Modcloth (site)- search keyword Cat- and then drag the dress to your collage. Easy Breezy Beautiful!! After that you too will have a polyvore obsession just like me.

The entries have been great so far but I bet you got a good one in you. So, steal 10 minutes and send me your entry.

Good luck!


Email me at lvkm@mac.com
Subject - Cat dress
Link to 1st post Cat Dress

Contest ends at 12am Oct. 6th - that means midnight tonight so get on it!!!

Rock'n'Roll Hip Hop Bride

I was supposed to be going to bed but Polyvore was calling my name. I had to follow. Making college is like art therapy. Very cleansing and freeing.
This is my rock'n'roll Hip Hop Bride.

Rock'n'Roll Hip Hop Bride by Boots&Cateyes featuring Kenneth Jay Lane jewelry

Items in this set:
La Garçonne - Joseph Callas Coat, $1,335
SPECIAL EDITION Multi Colored Fuschia Homecoming Dress - 4 to 16 - Unique V..., $110
Women's shoes/bags: Rock & Republic Celina - Blue, $275
?Chuck Buckle? leather trainer, 215 GBP
Heart and arrow necklace, 380 GBP

Burr, it's gettin' chilly

Fall is finally here. Though in California it is pretty much summer year round. But I love love love Fall!!!! I love the fashion of Fall. I love the feel of fall. I love the food of Fall. Everything Fall is my best friend. So I am excited to get to start posting things are a warmer cozy snugglier note.

I live in an apt right now and there is no fire place. Everyone wants a fireplace. That is where all the sexy moments in cable knit sweaters holding hot toddies happen. Now I have seen those fireplaces made by the Amish for sale on television (rather ironic isn't) but I would like more style with my place of heat.

Thank you, Fredrik Hylten-Cavallius, for this beautiful Piet .
"Piet is a chimney free indoor stove with a brass reflector, that burns ethanol fuel instead of wood. This gives no smoke or soot and thereby eliminates the need of a chimney."

I am not sure if my Fireman Brother would approve but it sho' is purrty.

Believe it!

I am pretty sure that everyone in the world by this point has seen the Keep Calm and Carry On poster. Well guess what, those same genius minds have been making plenty other prints and have also expanded to tea towels, mugs and cards.

If you have not seen the infamous poster here it is.

And here is a brand spanking new print that I am head over heels gaga about! So gaga that I put in in my cyber cart and headed to check out thinking what a wonderful anniversary gift to my Potsch-y only to have my eyes pop out at the $155 price tag (unframed). I don't have a problem with paying for art but I was not ready for that price. Still, I am trying to figure out how I can swing and justify it. You have to spend money to make money right?

Common Thread Studio has something to teach you

There was no Home Ec. class when I was in school. At the time I thought nothing of it but these days I am uber bummed to not know how to do a proper hem on a pair of slacks or lay in a zipper with out it getting all bunched up. Thankfully Common Thread Studio is here to teach me and YOU! Located in South Pasadena, just of the red line Mission Street stop and right next to the fun SP farmers market (on Thursday at 4pm), Common Thread has opened it's doors for passer bys to be enticed by some of there retail items, like Skinny La Minx Tea Towels, and for stumbling sewers looking to stumble no longer.
This store is open and inspiring and filled with machinery for your use (even free to use some times). There are classes for every level of sewer - from the never threaded a needle to the I have a project i need help with to the Detail Coutour. There are even classes for kids. And the prices are super comfortable.
What a great way to kick off Fall by adding to your skill set and giving handmade gifts for the holidays.

Check out their website for a schedule of classes or just stop by and say Hi! to Jin (the stunning and stylish owner) this Saturday at the South Pasadena Art Walk (5pm-10pm on Mission Street).

This is Jin. Love that dress.

Skinny laMinx tea towels and aprons.


How gorgeous is this packaging? There is a great selections of gifty things and books.

Sometimes there are silk screening classes as well (though not listed on the site). How cool is this slop sink / screen watch tub?

Walmart is the place to be for free entertainment

One of my favorite things about going to the south is getting to hang out at Walmart. It is pure free amazing entertainment besides for the great sweat shop deals they have on clothes and food.
Thanks to the site People Of Walmart, I can still get my thrills with out having to buy a plane ticket. I can just kick back in my underwear and t-shirt with no make-up and crazy hair and just judge and laugh at all the crazies at Walmart with out the stress of getting caught. Thanks god for camera hones and internet.

Blind Pig

Do you know what a Blind Pig is or a Blind Tiger? I sure did not until I started looking into Speakeasies. Potsch and I are real keen on the idea of a sort of wedding speakeasy not only cause the style of the time was so cool but also cause our relationship was a secret for a while. So, we figure it's a fun idea that just makes sense.
Back to a blind Pig - according to Wikipedia:

"The term blind pig (or blind tiger) originated in the United States in the 1800s; it was applied to establishments that sold alcoholic beverages illegally. The operator of an establishment (such as a saloon or bar) would charge customers to see an attraction (such as an animal) and then serve a “complimentary” alcoholic beverage, thus circumventing the law.

“In desperate cases it has to betake itself to the exhibition of Greenland pigs and other curious animals, charging 25 cents for a sight of the pig and throwing in a gin cocktail gratuitously.”^[2]

The difference between a speakeasy and a blind pig was that a speakeasy was usually a higher-class establishment that offered food, music, or entertainment, or even all three. In large cities, some speakeasies even required a coat and tie for men, and evening dress for women. But a blind pig was usually a low-class dive where only beer and liquor were offered."

huh, who knew? I certainly learned a cool new term today.

Diablo Cody's going back to High School

I had the lovely privilege of meeting Mrs. Diablo Cody (Real name Brooke Busey) yesterday on the set of United States of Tara. I was not surprised to find she is just as beautiful and skin just as soft as in all her photos. And today I am not surprised to find out that Diablo Cody was just signed to write and produce Sweet Valley High for the big screen. I could not think of a better or more clever person to put that series to life on the movie screen.
I was more of a Ramona Quimby fan myself but after I finish reading The Fountain head by Ayn Rand I think it will be time to get caught up in some high school drama.

Cross your fingers for me

I am talking a lot about Dana and her brilliant wedding blog Broke Ass Bride this week and there is good reason - She just started her much anticipated Wedding in a Week give away contest!!! Dana has been talking about this and tweeting it for sometime now. She has also been working her broke Ass off organizing and getting all these great vendors to get on board. From Boudoir photos sessions by Hazelnut Photography and sexy underthings to Princess Laserton Button bouquets, Veils and Favors. You name it - if it is wedding then there is probably a chance to win it this week on BAB!
I just entered for my chance to win a Custom Couture Wedding Gown!!!!! Fo reals y'all!! As Dana said "It ain't even luxe for less, it's Fly for Free". All I had to do was check out the Custom Couture Bridal site and pick out my favorite gown, then leave a commet on BAB. Easy. now my fingers are crossed so tight they are cramping.

I was torn between two. Here are my picks!

1. Cassandra Ballerina - I choose this one cause I totally dig the tulle skirt. Reminds me of those MGM musicals i used to watch when i stayed home from school sick. I was never really sick I just liked watching musicals. I would probably shorted the gown to more of a tea length so I could show off some sweet expensive shoes. Since my dress would be free I cold splurge on my shoes.

2. London Gown in Silky silver taffeta - I adore this dress! It is so much like the dress I fell in love with months ago only to find out it was actually in London and not in my size. The color is stunning and, I find, so unexpected as a wedding gown. I love it also becuase it has that old Hollywood Glamour feel. I thnk with my hair being platinum I could really rock this look in a sophisicated modern/vintage way. I would lose the sparkly straps and just go strapless. My bridesmaids could be in bright lush colors. Oh I love it!!!

PS- even if I did not win these dresses are so totally affordable. I am super glad to know about the place eitherway.

Broke Ass Bride as my Paper Doll

I have been working on a fashion post for Broke Ass Bride Dana for quite some time now. It has taken me forever cause I have just not been happy with it. I kept feeling like Dana deserves more and prettier. Well today, thanks to Janie's blog contest cat dress polyvore entry, I decided i wanted to start makin' stuff on polyvore too! Call me lame if you want but sometimes I get so focused on visuals that I miss the words completely. I love polyvore! So pretty and fun and creative but I always just figured these people has tons of time to play on photoshop and search online gathering a bit of literally everything for their polyvore posts. Well, again, thanks to Janie, I found out polyvore has made it almost too easy to lose your life getting addicted to Fashion look collages.
This was my answer to my BAB fashion post.
I present you with Wealthy Wife Dana - a collection of "money is not an issue" items inspired by the successful business vintage modern woman and wife that is Dana.

Wealthy Wife dana by Boots&Cateyes featuring Rebecca Taylor

For those who are working their way up to "money is not an issue" anything, here is the Broke Ass Bride under $50 also inspired by the always stylish and always successful Dana.

Broke Ass Bride Dana by Boots&Cateyes featuring Miss Selfridge

Amazing tattoos/art

I used to work on LA ink and I have seen some pretty great tattoo work from those kids. My mind was constantly blown away at the work Kat, Cory, Hannah and Kim would produce. The portraits Kat VonD could ink out in two hours were stunning. But I have to say after a while pin-ups and memorial portraits, no matter how beautiful, start to get a little run of the mill, if you will. I used to wonder "what is the next level in tattooing?" Tattoos used to be so controversial but now even the sweet crafty girl next door has her chest covered in a sewing notions dream scape.
And then i happened upon Amanda Wachob. Currently taking appointments at Dare Devil tattoo in NYC and having had her other art work shown in galleries around New York, Amanda has brought it to the next level. Her abstact and modern tattoos are stunning works of art filled with color and emotion. They are lively and playful and dang it! I want one!!!

quick confused post - turns into contest

I love cats but seriously...who could pull this look off?
I presents a challenge - send me a look collage (ala Polyvore) starring this dress and if you can prove this dress is wearable you will win a gift certificate to H&M.
Game on.

OH, I should have a cute off date on this new challenge - entry must be in by Monday Oct. 5th midnight. exciting!!

Nothin' like Knitting down to a good meal

These made me laugh and thus I had to share.
Artist Nicole Gastonguay is a graphic designer living in New York. And what made me fall in love with these hand made meals is that idea that they were made cause she wanted to. They were not thought out money makers. They are just something she had to do cause it made her happy.
More and more I find the saying "Do what you love and you never have to work a day in your life" true.

You to can be a bathing Barbie

Swim suit season is coming to an end - sort of, with this ever changing environment who knows what seasons are anymore - but I saw this Barbie Swim Suit ($110) and thought is was just amazing. I love the suit anyway but when you put it on that model next to that car - what can I say? I don't even mind that there is no water in sight. Too Cool. I want to see this on suit on ladies!

Pretend Kids goes BIG because of Small

I just found this online mag called Smalll Magazine - a gorgeous fashion magazine for children full of stunning photos and designers and great links to other great kid stuff stores. These pages are filled with some of the most lovely images. Makes me want to have kids right now and invite there friends over and do a super cool editorial photo shoot. I think my kids may hate me for having a camera in their face all the time. I know my kitzies are over it.
Look at least beautiful babes. and then look at Small Magazine.

I have always imagined having a little girl first but I realize that I could have a boy and I would be thrilled. The boy above reminds me of my brother Tom and I think my little boy would be like him. I should be so lucky.

I think both of these girls have some pretty nice wedding styles going on in terms of hair. I would love to rock that female pomp with some blue flowers.


I want to know how this bow is staying in place. When i was a little little baby I did not have enough hair to hold a bow - much like this one - but my mom, being the genius that she is, and I mean that, double sided some scotch tape and stuck it on.

Halloween is awesome

Potsch and I stopped by Joanne's Fabrics last night to pick up a couple of things for some possible holiday additions to our Honey B line. While there I discovered the Halloween aisle full of kids costumes. When i was a kid my mom made all my costumes from scratch or we would go shopping at the always cool Aardvarks and she would style them into something amazing and one of a kind. i was always grateful for that cause the kids costumes back then were those horrible plastic sacks with arm holes and a creepy face mask. They were always a little creepy even when you were a pretty princess. So, I was surprised to see the quality and lushness of these costumes. Or so i thought. Potsch and I started putting the masks and head gear on and could not stop laughing at just how hidious these things were. Maybe our heads are just too big...or maybe these costumes are just lame.

This one was the worst. I thought I was going to look like this sweet sexy little kitty lady but instead Potsch told me I looked like I had just had surgery. When I saw the photo I totally agreed.
PS- did you see the price on that mask? $12.99!!!!! WHAT?!?!?!?