Of Summer, The Interpretation

Whoever these kids are, these smart-looking, black-wearing, beach-going, dewy-skinned young people are-- I want to know them and I want to be one of them.





















The Interpretation. Shot by Steven Meisel, Vogue Italia, 1997

I'm on a real dark, minimalism kick right now. Get ready.

Shop Shop

I'm really cleaning out. And listing some stuff on ebay. Like these treasures.

100% Silk lace Marc Jacobs dress in robin's egg blue, size 2.





FOR SALE HERE

Or this handmade (as in, yes, I made it) festival jacket made from vintage falsas (mexican blankets). It's got a huge hood and extra long angel sleeves. Perfect for warm summer nights and festivals.  Did I mention festivals?







FOR SALE HERE

Today was like Xmas

I do a lot of online shopping. And despite disparate locations and strange shipping times, all of these goodies came in on the same day. It was like motherfucking xmas in June.

Alexander Wang tank top.










Luxe custom dog tags by Rebecca Cullen. White gold chain, rose gold tag that reads SUGAR and sterling silver tag that reads SPICE.





Vintage sterling silver heart padlock bracelet.





Best half-Christmas ever.

DIY: Varsity

Done and done.

Top originally from H&M

Tycho at The Belly Up, Solana Beach

If you remember (if you don't), I had the honor of modeling in Tycho's music video/live visuals for their shows. It was one of the most amazing experiences and I got to see them on the big screen, for the first time, at their San Diego show last night at the Belly Up Tavern. Shot by the insanely talented Charles Bergquist, here's a few teasers.







And here's the swag from last night's show.







Scott, of Tycho, is also a graphic designer which is why his visuals are TOP NOTCH and why his shirts are swank as fuck.

This week's edition of City Beat says about Tycho: "Scott Hansen crafts wistful, sun-baked electronic tunes that would offer the perfect soundtrack for a cosmic expedition."

Yep. That about says it.

Wanna see me in action and hear the track?

Memorial Day Wknd: At a Glance

As most of America flooded into San Diego for Memorial Day weekend, I got the hell out of town.  Because, really, when most of vacationers are sunning themselves on San Diego beaches-- what better place to go than the northwesternmost tip of the United States! I got to wear wool socks, Doc Martens and a parka all weekend!

To prepare, I hit the army surplus store and how awesome that I should have a common last name.

Seriously though. I love the damn town. Saturday night was sushi at Umi in Belltown and I (finally) got to see Night Beats and The Pharmacy play The Rendevzous.

Then we hit the ol' dusty trail through Olympia, Aberdeen (of Kurt Cobain fame), Forks (of Twilight fame) and on to Kalaloch.  There aren't words for how beautiful Second Beach was. I think I was on the Iron Islands (Game of Thrones, anyone?)

By the way, the Olympic National Forest is technically a rainforest. It was green. Very green.

My favorite bar in Seattle is a hidden prohibition-themed speakeasy called The Knee High Stocking Company.  My favorite bartender, Kevin, was there again and I told him my four favorite ingredients for cocktails and he somehow combined them all into one scotch-blended elixir of refreshment.  By the way, those four ingredients are maple syrup, cucumber, ginger and violet liquer.  It was magical. 

I also got to rape and pillage a two story Half Price Books. I couldn't be happier.

The full photo diary is yet to come. But here's the DL. All from my instagram. orangeandlovers is my handle.

Slice of Summer

I am now on instagram! I'm orangeandlovers. See you around, summer.