We accept you, one of us

Is there anything in this world that is cooler than the Ramones? Yes, I love them. And I watch Rock and Roll High School almost every weekend.

You won't know me 'til you need me

What a week it's been! Not only are we super busy at work now, but I went out three times this week! And I made it through! It's really hard to go out especially when you're working full time in such a crazy industry, but you just gotta take care of yourself. Monday: The Feeling and Rooney at the Roxy. Dan Gillespie Sells of The Feeling had great charisma and energy. Not to mention, he was wearing electric blue dress shoes with red socks. Brownie points please. Then on Wednesday AND Thursday, we went to see JET (one of my fav bands ever) at the Troubadour! If you can tell by now, I'm a small venue fan. JET puts on amazing live shows. They're one of those "you-just-don't-know-til-you've-seen-them-live" bands. I first saw them at the HOB in 2004. I've seen them a total of six times now. Troubadour shows were unbelievable. Nic is great. I love JET.... *sigh*

Cam of JET @ Troubadour 4/26/07

Mark of JET @ Troubadour 4/25/07

JET @ Troubadour 4/26/07

The Feeling @ Roxy 4/23/07

Rooney @ Roxy 4/23/07

I found my teenage heartaches

Here right next door to a dream
This movie ends tomorrow
I'll need a new movie queen

Je veux te voir

Way back in the days when I was in college, we took a class trip to the American Apparel headquarters. Now, this was before American Apparel took over the world. When I went, they were doing mostly licensed products. And now, they're everywhere. I think it's really cool what they stand for. Sweatshop-free clothing. Anyways, don't you love this girl? She's so fierce! This one's dedicated to none other than AA, their thigh-high socks, sexy shorts, basic jerseys, and their terry headband.

Oh, and about the title. I like that song by Yelle. I first heard about her a while ago on Fred Flare. I like dance-able songs. Plus, she rocks polos with shorts with bright tights, leg warmers, and heels. Awesome French pop.

I know why he lied to me

Better late than never. So I first heard about Liz McGrath when I read about her in the newest issue of Swindle. She's so rad and beyond inspiring to me. She does everything and she's great at it. I even love her band Miss Derringer. All my life, people have told me not to be a Jill of all trades, master of none. And I used to understand and try to focus on one thing. That is why I chose fashion design and just went that route. Even if I had dreams of going to art school to try everything (sculptures, illustration, animation, fashion). But yesterday, when someone said that to me again, I realized, I don't know what the f**** that means anymore. I can't help it if I want to do everything. But I think fear is the only thing holding me back. Many times, I sit there and think, I'm not that talented.

Yesterday was easy. Happiness came and went.

Razorlight at El Rey in Los Angeles March 9, 2007.

Give you my confidence. All my faith in life.
Don't stand me up. Don't let me down.
I need you tonight.

Why you such a lonely child?

It's not real. Can't last forever.

Surely not to live in pain and fear

Love is all you need. All you need is love.

**Update: I know I've been a little M.I.A here. I've been so busy. And looks like I will be busy for a while. However, I have managed to get some things ready for my blog, which IS very special to me. Because it's mine. I can put up whatever I want. This week I will be updating frequently. Thanks for checking out my blog! Here's a little factoid: I cried at the theater watching John Lennon vs. US.

She said my boy it's dagger, oh yeah

A few weeks ago, I wanted to go out dancing, but I didn't because, well, my new year's resolution. Trying to spend less money and save more. I haven't been dancing in a while and I'm picky about where I go dance. Hahaha... :) Well, now I'm a little over it I guess. Anyways, the second best thing just might be to dress outrageously and dance around in your room, while blasting Chelsea Dagger.

I want you to know that I'm beautiful

That is a line from a song by Under the Influence of Giants. It was in June 2005 at the Viper Room where I first saw this band. Samantha Ronson was on first. Kirsten Dunst and Jake Gyllenhaal came together to see her. Kimberly Stewart was hanging out with her friends. Then, The Like played their set. Then it was UTIOG. I stood front row and danced. Their songs automatically make you dance. This was pre-David, and when there was a chic and a another bassist in the lineup. I saw them again few months later, and they announced that they got signed by Island Def Jam. I saw them again at the Key Club early last year. I really liked them the instant I heard them and I still remember watching them at the Roxy, and thinking to myself, "these guys are gonna be huge!" I like the Viper Room. I only have fun memories of that place.

Anyways, my favorite fashion item of the moment is the cardigan dress. I love menswear to begin with. You can just find a nice men's cardigan, so it becomes an oversized dress on you. Wear with opaque tights and a sequin beret. Splurge on nice ones by J.Lindeberg, Fred Perry, Lacoste, or just find something cheap at Target.

You're not the prettiest girl in town

First off, let's all congratulate Ok Go on their Grammy win for Best Short Form Music Video! I think they should also win Best Dressed. I love bands, or people in general, who care about the way they look or present themselves. Call me shallow, or what you will, but I don't care, blame my career. Anyways, I did this a while ago, but I didn't upload it right away, because I thought I had too many Ok Go theme posts. I thought, if Ok Go had an all-female tribute band, they should be called "Ok Girl". Anyone wanna join me? Last summer, I was out shopping with the design department for market research. We hit up all the important stores in LA. We stopped by Paul Smith, and when I had gone in, I saw a guy who looked like Damian. I thought to myself, wow, there's a sales guy here who looks just like Damian. Then after looking at the womenswear, I went to the menswear section, and saw Tim. Then, like such an uncool, I told my boss, omg, that's my favorite band over there!

I wash with your soap

It was April 1, 2006 at the El Rey. They were the opening for the We Are Scientists show. That is when I first heard of, first saw, first fell in love with a band called The Grates. Their songs, her energy, so fun, so rock and roll, but also had a stinging bittersweetness. She was jumping around in a yellow floral shift dress, pink fishnets, and wellies on. I fell in love with a song called "Lies Are Much More Fun". (Perhaps because it's as bipolar as I am.) Several months later, they played at the opening of Club NME Los Angeles at Spaceland. I took the pictures there. I love all tracks from their album Gravity Won't Get You High.

"Look at all the pretty girls
see her yeah she smiles for you
Look behind the pretty girls
see me here I'm smiling too"

Make me tell you I'm in love with you

"..when you take me in your arms and drive me slowly out of my mind."

I almost went all anti-Vday on you guys. As I was searching for a good love song lyric to use as the title, I almost chose anti-romance songs. If you didn't figure it out yet, well, I don't have a Valentine this year, or did I ever have one? That's private. Then I remembered how much I absolutely love this song. "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me" by Mel Carter.


"Valentine's Day is a day invented by greeting card companies to make people feel like crap."
(I had to add this. A line from my favorite movie.)

We're the renegades of funk, funk

It's a rainy day in Los Angeles. It's still a winter day in January. However, ever since the big Coachella announcement, I can't help but to dream of Spring and all those pretty frocks I am so ready to wear. I mean, if I go shopping, all I'm thinking about is "omg, that's perfect for Coachella!!!!!". I mean, the lineup pretty much speaks for itself. To point out the reasons why I'm so excited would be pointless. The more surprising acts would be Benny Benassi, Roky Erickson, LCD Soundsystem, RATM... And of course all the great new acts are coming too, ie Klaxons, Teddy Bears, Spank Rock, Tilly and the Wall. All my fav British bands are coming too, The Fratellis, The Cribs, Lily Allen.. I love music so much. It's pretty sick. Overwhelming? I know.

Go to www.coachella.com for more info.

For you my future love

I have a bad case of the stomach flu. Not to mention I've been overwhelmed by all of my side projects. I have lots of things in works for YOUNGEST INDIE, but it'll be on hold for a while because I have to focus on recovering and getting back to work.

I've been listening to Klaxons. I like the whole London new rave scene. It's also apparent in fashion everywhere. I drew some happy rave-ish pop-arty indie-electro hoodies! For fun... Not for sale.

Dance Dance Revolution

I admit. I've been lazy with my blog. Not proud. My boss has been on vacay and I've been going crazy holding down the fort. But it's because after work, I've been "up in the gym just workin' on my fitness." Need to lose a few. My studio desk is a total mess and I have nowhere to draw. (lame excuse, I know). Honestly, I'm working on several different things for the blog. Just not done yet.

You like the two girls? Aren't they fierce? Yeah, so, everyone knows, raves are back! And so is the neon! Think American Apparel, 80's gym, crazy bright colors, shiny happy people, glam, and lots of dancing. Fashion designer reference: Cassette Playa, Bernard Willhelm, etc. Listen to Klaxons, Yelle, and Crystal Castles for inspiration. Mostly, for all you people in the States, I think the rave look has yet to come here, so why don't you try being ahead for a change and go wear some neon. I like to find random music on myspace. Latest discovery: myspace.com/dreamburger.

I am a deeply superficial person

I think I was in fifth grade when I first learned of Andy Warhol. I thought he was pretty cool. If you didn't know already, I'm a huge fan of pop art, mod, colors... My college fashion show was inspired largely by pop artists such as Andy Warhol and Peter Max. My obsession with colors is still going strong and will probably last forever. Some people call me shallow because I care about fashion and style and appearance. But I'm a fashion designer. I have to care. If I didn't eat, breathe, live it, I wouldn't be doing what I do. I don't think I'm shallow. I may just be a deeply superficial person.

The beauty that I'm faking let's me live my life like this

A post dedicated to the great Gerard Way was inevitable. You all knew it was coming. I can honestly say that he is my muse. He inspires me so much. I love the fact that he actually graduated college. He's been working in the real world. He then pursued his music dream when the time was right and it all came together. He's very smart. He's articulate. He's passionate. He's not afraid to be vulnerable. I relate to him a lot and respect him. You can also see his various musical/artistic influences. I love the fact that he's theatrical. I love everything that is cinematic and he makes his music so grand. I love all three albums. They are so different from each other. The fact that the first track on their first album is the classical piece ROMANCE was enough to prove that they were not just another band. Their song "Demolition Lovers" fills my head with movie ideas. His vocals in "Vampires Will Never Hurt You" are amazing. The second album was equally mind-blowing. I particularly liked "It's not a fashion statement, it's a fucking death wish", "Thank you for the Venom", and the last track. The story line with the two characters was very clever. The third album is unbelievable. Literally, the song "Mama" reminds me so much of "Master of the House" from Les Miserables. The video for "Black Parade" is so dark and beautiful. All of the lyrics are beyond awesome. Gerard really gets into character that sometimes I wish he would also try out acting. He has so much emotion and understanding that I think he could probably become one of the best actors of all time. When I read his interviews or hear him talk, it just makes me feel so inspired. Like I can take over the world or something. I can go on and on but I will stop for now.

I love musicals, cinematics, and theatricals so much and I guess that is why I find Gerard Way to be my absolute muse.

Emptiness is the place you're in

The sun ain't gonna shine anymore
The moon ain't gonna rise in the sky
The tears are always clouding your eyes
When you're without love

Walker Brothers

The mirror kissing ways of the hipster type

You aren't allowed to say that you're better
You aren't allowed to say that 'cuz you're the hipster type, the type

You like to tell yourself that I'm nobody
I think you must've known I'd make you sorry

-The Cribs-