IN PROGRESS @ WOOD WOOD

Did you know that I originally majored in painting (portraiture, specifically) when I first started college? But that ended - rapidly. A bit of old school Z + LURVE - not yet complete, but on its way there for our Thursday launch party!

CALLING BERLINERS

I'll be painting & installing tomorrow (yes, painting. just you wait..). Can't wait to see you Thursday night EVENING!!!

MUNDANE TASKFORCE

(Shirt - Stephan Schneider / Shorts - H&M / Boots - Jeffrey Campbell / Bad Hair Day - Unfortunate)
Who/What/Where/When

Every now and then, after brandishing a new purchase or completing a bizarre creation, I have been faced with the question of, "but WHERE are you going to wear that?" and when I'm in the mood, I often respond, "to buy groceries". Although at times I say this to simply spite the fact that I know I look a tad ridiculous, I really do believe in always dressing well, no matter the occasion. And why not use the act of buying groceries as a stage for personal presentation? Think of all of the eyes that meet momentarily, scan up and down, and then snap away - all in a matter of seconds. Walking three blocks, crossing the street, I would rather wear a floor-length dress than a sweatshirt; in fact, I made the mistake a few days ago of wearing my "lounge" clothing of tankdress, pleasure principle sweatshirt, leggings & flats (shhhhh) across the street to pick up some mangoes, and I was met with a mass of impeccably styled German shoppers.

I was mortified.

But this isn't just an issue of peacock narcissism through the eyes of strangers. Its a way for me to exploit a mundane task and warp it into a statement...a gesture? Giving meaning to overlooked moments. But really, for me its just all about fun. And now I really do need to go grocery shopping.

TODAY I'M WEARING A PAPER BAG DRESS

(Dress - Marni / Shoes - Fiorentini + Baker / Bag - Margiela)

Simple Saturday in Berlin

I had the entire day planned out around visiting three different locations, but I ended up only making it to one. There is something about visiting the Homage gallery/showroom/agency that always sucks me in...or maybe it was because I was being given prosecco with good company. Today was a sale for the brand SOPOPULAR.

NIGHT RITUAL

(Sweater - Bless / Skirt - Please Dress Up!)

WE BUILD DISCO

VICE party at some soon-to-be-opened hotel

Yeah, I don't even know. Check out the abandoned pretzel next to my boots in the top picture. Last night was the debut of my last clothing purchase, a lace & leather 80's bustier. It goes along with my current theme of wearing things that are slightly obscene or inappropriate but in my eyes - eternally awesome. This week has been a non-stop party, I am relieved to have it slowing down a couple of notches...maybe.

READING WITH ZANA 6

LURVE Magazine - Issue 1

After much anticipation, I finally arrived at LURVE. Below is a little teaser of a few of the editorials featured. What I have not included is everything from geometric headpieces by Franc Fernandez to a 2009 tribute to Grace Jones. Laced with much mystery, the first issue is limited to 500 copies - and if you are in San Francisco, you can pick it up at Harputs Market. If you are in Berlin, you can pick it up it at Do You Read Me? or The Hunter Berlin. Stay tuned...

I DIDN'T MEAN TO CUT YOUR HEAD OFF

A few residual images from the last week...too good to forget!