Futuristic hippies?

I really wish the two could hold hands amicably. This, however, is asking too much. Life's trials and errors have proved this true to me. The scenery in this editorial reminds me of living on the Big Island of Hawaii.

I bring you: "The Channels" featured in F/W '09 Pop Magazine. Prepare to dream large.

Photographed by Mark Borthwick
Models: Hanne Gaby Odiele, Myf Shepherd, Kaitlin Aas, and Katie Fogarty
Styled by Vanessa Reid

Irony is a bitch.

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Vacation.

va·ca·tion (v-kshn, v-) n.
1. A period of time devoted to pleasure, rest, or relaxation, especially one with pay granted to an employee.

I really need one of those... especially the paid type. When I gazed upon these images I could only picture myself lounging around a breezy mid century home, all swanky in svelte clothing - doing nothing but enjoying life. I think a trip to Joshua Tree or perhaps good ol' Brooklyn is in the works, plans TBA. In the meantime I'll leave you with the above referred photos:

ASOS February 2010
Photo by Chad Pickard & Paul McLean

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Step Into the Future.

I couldn't chose a more redeeming title for this blog. Knowing that the accompanying photos had been compiled into an editorial titled just that, I had to snag them. Life is rough and when it gets to be unbearable you have to realize that focusing on your future may be the only outlet that enhances the positives. I know I'm steppin'... are you?

Craig McDean for Vogue Italia February 2010

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Speechless...

I am awestruck by this editorial Nick Knight did for the February UK Vogue. When I glanced at these photos I had to rub my eyes to make sure what I was gazing at was actually real. These photos bring the following words to mind: unearthly, extraterrestrial, native unamerican, neosurrealism, atmospheric electrical phenomenon ... etc.

Vogue UK February
Natalia Vodianova by Nick Knight
Image source: fearless123 @ tfs

God bless life, serious.

Dear Kenneth Anger,

You were a cinematic genius and captained a pirate ship from hell. Your brain leaves me seething with curiosity and fascination. You are currently peaking my inspiration list. Come find me and feed my dome your brilliance... (not like you'd read this anyhow).

Death,

Kali Erin Kennedy

Anyone who pushes the limits to the extent he did, in the era he did, deserves beaucoup amounts of exaltation for infinity. Inspiration like this doesn't come to people on a regular basis and I thank that special someone for introducing me to the thunderstorm of ideas I now have.

END.

Pastel hair is the new BLACK...

...okay maybe not the new black but this fad is surely pulling it's weight in the popularity department. I remember pulling these scans quite some time ago and really wanting to dye my hair. One of my hair dresser friends said, "Kali, honey. Those are wigs. You're not going to dye your hair light purple." WELL DUH THEY'RE WIGS, but what fun is that?

Pop Magazine FW 9/10
Model: Kinga Rajzak
Photographer: Viviane Sassen

Dr. Nicholas Edward Cave to you.

Nick Cave is one of those musicians who's music brings so many fond memories to my mind. I've had several instances where I'm telling a story to a perfect stranger (somehow relating to Nick Cave) and somehow everything ties together wherein I instantly have a new friend. One instance: I met a man named Mykil in Arizona and I was telling him how "babe-like" Jethro Cave is and he mentioned that he actually was a mega Cave fan having publicly loved on Dr Cave front row at the Hollywood Bowl show (that I just so happened to be at!) and he named his son Magnus Cave... so cute.

Well incase nobody knew, back in 2008 the native Australian accepted an honorary doctorate of laws from Australian based Manosh University. While the nearly 1600 seat hall [the ceremony took place inside of] sat empty, Dr Cave still donned his honorary bonnet and gown. You're always stylin' Nick and this one goes out to you...

His offspring - Jethro Cave...




And the type of women I would picture these fine men associating with (in my dream world, of course).

R.I.P. Jay Reatard.

I was listening to KXLU a few days ago and I heard the terrible news that Jay Reatard (a.k.a. Jimmy Lee Lindsey Jr.) had passed away in his sleep. At 29 years old this beautiful man hadn't conquered all of what life had in store for him... and that's when the news is the most sad of all. His incredible music haunts on - but god damn I'm sad I wont hear anything new from this man in the future.

Metamorphosis:

|ˌmetəˈmôrfəsəs| noun ( pl. -phoses |-fəˌsēz|) : • a change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means.

I need one of those. I haven't exactly been feeling like 'myself' lately (whatever they decided that means). I really need to get back into the swing of things and persevere through these hard times. With that being said - I pulled some images and recalled one of the most inspirational actors ever to help me stir those creative juices.

John Barrymore (yes, Drew's Granddad) was so ridiculously metamorphic. From the most wart ridden, scarred villain he would rise from the grave into a hero with the face of a saint. John Barrymore - today you are my inspiration.

Lovers on the Run vs. Margiela.

This video makes me want to weep tears of joy.

I especially enjoy the song choice. Dear Bambi Kramer - WHERE CAN I FIND YOUR MUSIC?! <---FOUND IT! HAH!

Inspo/BASIC INSTINCT.

1992 yielded an impressive amount of box office hits: Reservoir Dogs, Wayne's World, Sister Act and my most favorite of all Basic Instinct. Paul Verhoeven pretty much slayed the 90's with Basic Instinct (among his many other gems). The notches on that man's belt, whew.

I couldn't even fathom the opportunity of working with someone like Sharon Stone back then. The 90's were good to that woman. Her body, brows and faultless elegance she portrays will never be matched. Queue the drool.

And of course the infamous scene...

Sigh... <3 Sharon Stone <3