The Fabulous Stains

What do skunk cuts, sheer blouses and radical eye make up have in common? The Fabulous Stains!

Corrine Burns aka: "Third Degree Burns" is a small town orphan, and with her teenage angst and natural leadership abilities she reminds me of a feminist Rufio from the movie Hook.

Here is a clip of the Stain's first performance, where she reveals her signature look:




In a perfect world. women could go outside in whatever get up makes them happy, including panties and tights like the young Miss Lane. Get her look with a few essentials:

1. Black panties, preferably lace

2. Black sheer tights and red socks

3. Sheer red blouse

4. And of course, the skunk hair and makeup!

(Just need some hair dye, red lipstick and black eyeliner)

BeforeAfter

Here's the complete look all put together, thanks to Agent Lover

Fabulous Stains by Agent Lover featuring short sleeve tops

Coral gypsy top
7.50 GBP - debenhams.com
Short sleeve tops »

UrbanOutfitters.com > Floral Crochet Fishnet - grey
$14 - urbanoutfitters.com
Crochet stocking »

aerie tanga - True Black
$7.50 - ae.com
Aerie panties »

Leg Avenue 3030: Red Lace Anklet Lolita Socks with Ruffles
$3.50 - babygirlboutique.com
Lace socks »

Frilly Lace Bobby Socks for Ladies Trim Available in White, Ivory or...
$7.99 - greatlookz.com
Lace socks »

Studded Rocker Platform
$15 - canada.forever21.com
High heels »

N.Y.L.A. 'Isabel' Bootie
$110 - nordstrom.com
Stiletto heels »

Givenchy Magic Kajal Eye Pencil 1 Magic Black
$22 - sephora.com

Fishnet Ankle Socks with Floral Lace Ruffle in Black , White, or Red
greatsockz.com
Ankle socks »

Red eyeshadow edited by LiLY PLEASE use!!!!
fotoflexer.com

Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains
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I think this makes for a bitchin costume... or flash mob!

If you haven't seen the movie yet, Netflix it! Ladies and Gentleman, the Fabulous Stains is full of rad 80's glam/ goth looks that are other great idea's for costumes this year.

Roctober-fest

Since it is officially my favorite month, I am going to spoil myself (and maybe you) with a new post everyday, about all things macabre. Celebrate the season with me, I dare you.

Artist: Maurizio Anzeri

Contempt & the odyssey of design

I have neglected my blog! Through means beyond my control... I had to get my appendix removed last week and have been flat on my back in recovery for about a week now. The good news is, I have had much well-needed sleep and peace, and with the help from the Percocet family, I have been able to finally settle myself into a comfortable routine. Which of course includes a French movie marathon!

Today I saw Contempt for the first time, Jean-Luc Godard's 1963 film staring the beautiful Brigitte Bardot. (I'm not one much for blonde's but this film flirts with the concept of a good vs. bad housewife in which Bardot, called "Camille," portrays by alternating in and out of a black bob wig. So cute!)

Besides the failing relationship/communication breakdown between men and women typical to Godard's scripts, this flick had a secondary source of intrigue based on the main character's struggle between "artistic expression and commercial opportunity" (Wikipedia said it best). In short, the screen writer husband becomes so wrapped up in his latest sale of an adaptation to Homer's Odyssey that he neglects to notice the fading adoration of his wife, Camille. The success of his career begins the deterioration of their marriage, which naturally ends tragically just as Camille has the confidence to leave him. Saw that coming from a mile away...


The integration of both narratives happens almost subconsciously through the subtle use of decor and colors throughout the film. I have noticed most of Godard's films from the 60's use a very Mondrian palate, with balanced use of red, blue and yellow, and this one is no exception.


The fusion of an emerging modern era and the tidbits of historical representations of The Odyssey are brilliant! From the (almost ridiculous) primary colored painted Greek sculptures, to the eclectic furnishings in their apartment.
This scene has some great images of the statues, in addition to showing the production of the altered Odyssey script.



I particularly love their living room, which is simple and exciting at the same time. Cherry red modern mid-century sofa's mixed with aged metal sculptures and over sized vases of flowers. A room with a view, both inside and out.

Again, the Mondrian rectangles represented in the windows and square furniture mingle with remnants of the past; the juxtaposition of masculine and feminine, where modern meets obsolete. It's cohesive with the starkness of the white walls and luxurious shag carpet, the ample natural light and lack of clutter.
Overall I enjoyed this film for it's lonely, beautiful nature. I am inspired to decorate using the same technique of effortless collection, and I think anyone can do it too, just follow a few rules. Be selective, and keep a neutral back ground. Oh, and if you live on Capri Island, that helps too! Ciao

Riders on the Storm

Loving the emerging equestrian look for this year's fall fashion... It seems to be everywhere from Anthropologie to West Elm. I think it's a more natural way to ease into Autumn, by adding a touch of plaid, brown tones or leather (or "pleather for the animal friendly) to both your home and wardrobe. These people know what I mean...

(I can't wait to start wearing socks again)

Anthropologie bringing the cape back, circa 1900's

(Dude, talk Derby to me! Minus the belt, this guy's doing a lot right...)

And for your home life:

Pendelton Wool Plaid Throws

1950's cast-ceramic base lamp, and a framed Paint by Numbers Horse Picture

From Country Living's Vintage Finds page

Nice vignette by Ruby Lane

P.s- I want to go HERE, wherever that is.

Prescription Living

This week I am lucky enough to be part of the Summer Salon Series at the San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA) in Balboa Park, which is an on-going event coordinated by the curators at SDMA in conjunction with my friend Dave White's art space, Agitprop.
Every Thursday night since May they have opened the doors to the museum for extended hours to showcase some of San Diego's emerging artists for events that aren't typically shown in this sort of "traditional" arena.

On Thursday August 26th from 5pm till 9pm, I will be co-hosting an interactive project there with my good friend Josh Bellfy. As a sort of spin on 'Lucy's advice booth', we are encouraging friends, families and strangers to come out and have a quick conversation with us, where you will receive a free numbered edition piece of advice, customized to your specific question and presented in an authentic Prescription container. We are calling the event Prescription Living, with hopes that everyone will come as you are and help us, help you.

There are several other events happening that night with more local Artists, in addition to the museum's current collections, including the new Toulouse-Lautrec exhibit which is now open. There is a small fee to get into the museum ($12 adults/ $8 students), but every person that attends allows the museum to see that the new generation of 'Artists' is not limited to those with a degree, background, or trust fund to exploit, but simply a collection of everyday people who are interested in making a small difference in their surroundings, and in the lives of others.

As a San Diego native, I am especially honored to be involved in this beautiful historical building, doing something so contemporary. I hope that you can make it!

Nagi Noda

Ever get the feeling you're being followed? Happy Friday the 13th... some inspiration for the weekend by Nagi Noda.

Selections at Solo: Solana Beach

This weekend I stumbled upon a stellar selection of vintage and re-purposed treasures at Solo in Solana Beach. Cedros avenue is home to a range of unique boutiques and art galleries, which make up the "Design District", some of which aren't notable and some which are.

Those worth seeing include David Alan's custom wood work gallery, which has massive hand made pieces of furniture from beautiful polished wood. He also creates colorful, aged ornaments out of scrap wood from old boats. Although they are pricey, the beauty of the untouched wood would make a gorgeous addition to any home, granted you have a ton of space to fill!

However, on a smaller scale I loved these trunk potters. What a great way to re-use firewood in the summertime, or just simply make use of abandoned pieces of trees you see everywhere.

Just past his studio you'll find Solo, an upscale consignment shop which showcases about ten different collectors. A treasure trove of curio's, each little shop vignette has it's own style, yet all together the warehouse feels like a one-stop shopping destination for everything from office-wares to stuff for a kids room.

One booth called Saint A's smelled wonderful, and was stacked with tons of European soaps and lotions, body care products and soy candles. It was decorated with an array of religious statues, vintage perfume bottles and various collectible glassware. Everything here had a very Parisian, feminine quality about it.

Especially loved these old chemist flutes and apothecary bottles...

In another area, adorable stuff for kids at Em & Me. With bins of sock monkeys and other knit characters, wooden pull toys, and vintage modern mobiles, it's a great spot to shop for a unique baby shower gift or to add some color to a kid's room. Look at these ballet flats, so cute!

And these miniature messages in a bottle are fun, but would also be a fun project to create on your own with a child.

Towards the back area was an entire section of stuff I wanted... and drooled over for quite awhile before being able to take it all in.

The collection of Jennifer Price included awesome vintage industrial furniture and knick knacks suited for an eclectic office, work space, or loft.

Yet very masculine, I loved the organic, sort of rough edge design to everything, including these metal stencils, military style tags and zinc alphabet letters which could be used for anything.

Check out this genius way of recycling an old mattress spring into a photo holder...

She even has Bell jar's! These globes make anything look good, and could serve as a funky way to memorialize a souvenir or piece of artwork. They make even a scrap piece of paper stand out, very cool.

More machine-made and old academic decorative/ functional pieces with these articles of signage, lighting and notepads...

Plus, an adjacent display of raw, garden inspired relics. I liked the driftwood mixed with metal, and brown bottled glass. Many of the wire storage containers reminded me of the farms in Kansas, and the tools in my Dad's old butcher business.

Another Eco-friendly approach to gardening with these recycled paper pulp pots...

By this time I was pretty over stimulated, and didn't get enough time in some of the remaining booths, but on my way out I did notice these cute seed bombs at Ruby Lang's collection, (which fulfill my a Johnny Appleseed fantasy) alongside more religious ornaments, and organic collectibles including handmade jewelry and coin purses.

A neighboring vendor displayed retro sunhats with a golden skull, and I took it as an ode to a slightly Gothic summer. Again, genius!

Solo had even more shopping opportunities with a variety of nice Architecture, Interior Design and Art books, in addition to stationary, wrapping paper and greeting cards.

Now that I know it's there, I will be back with more time to explore the ever-changing treasures. Plus on Sundays, Solana Beach hosts a Farmer's Market on Cedros that may be as promising as it looks.

For more information:

Cedros Design District
Solo
David Alan