Oskas

I didn’t end up watching the Oscars, but was very pleased to hear that The Artist did so well, including the Best Picture win. The first time since 1929 a silent film has won. So cool.

I always enjoy checking out what everyone wore, too. Where the Grammys fashion is usually about flash and fun, trend and trash, the Oscars are just straight up the Glammest of the Glam. I’m not going to do a full outfit roundup, but here’s a few of my faves.

Michelle Williams looks simply adorable in a gorgeous Vuitton gown. I just love every detail of this look. So very sweet yet so stylish. It’s just perfect for her.

I totally LOVE Gwyneth’s chic, sleek white Tom Ford gown and cape. Understated yet futuristic, very polished. I love that it reminds me of the “future fashion” of movies like Metropolis, Things to Come, Forbidden Planet etc, but is so subtle and refined.

Love everything about Glenn Close’s look. She exudes power with a feminine edge in a Zac Posen gown that’s just the right color, fabric, and fit. Especially love the Art Deco styling of the bustier-type top. The sheer train and stylized blazer complete an interesting and lovely ensemble.

Grant Morrison’s Doom Patrol

Sometimes when reading comix I find the art so inspiring I need to snap a phone pic to remember it, especially if I borrowed the book from the library or a friend. Such has been especially the case with Grant Morrison’s Doom Patrol series, which has some of the most wacked-out, colorful, and inventive art – the characters and storylines are equally insane.

One of the coolest pages ever. Reminds me of Promethea –> always a good thing.

(Where applicable plz to forgive crappy phone quality. Just wanted to talk about how awesome this series is, so you should really check it out for yourself. These panels are from Vol 2: The Painting That Ate Paris and Vol. 3: Down Paradise Way. I’ve only read the first 3 of 6 in his run on the series, have not read any other incarnations of it so I cannot compare it to them…)

The antagonist team in Volume 2 is the Brotherhood of Dada. Clearly not your typical villains. They include The Quiz, who has every superpower you’ve never thought of, and Sleepwalk, pictured below:

She can only use her powers when asleep, so she takes sleeping pills and listens to Barry Manilow before battle. In other news, I totally want to copy that makeup idea.

One of the most unusual series I’ve read in pretty much every way. Shares a few things with the superhero genre, but spins off from it in a loopy, mutated way that is usually more dark. These would-be “heroes”, though fighting for the cause of good, feel like freaks and rejects themselves, and their “powers” often cause them considerable pain or trauma.

However, despite that serious overarching theme, there is a lot of humor, most of it bizarre. I absolutely love how flat-out WEIRD this series is.

Haha. I love that so much.

One thing I have to just come out and say though, I’m not a fan of the original covers of the single-issue comics, which are included in the trade paperbacks. I feel they don’t mesh with the series itself, which is wacky and colorful… the covers are very harsh and realistic, drab color schemes, and totally different in tone and style… some of them are kind of gross! It makes me sad. Cause when I come across old single issues, my first instinct is to cringe, and then I’m like, “Oh! Doom Patrol, though.”

Anyway! Give it a look if you’re so inclined, try your library catalog or from Amazon.

Happy Valentimes

I like these “Glam” candy hearts. Despite many of the hearts being totally defective/illegible, they taste pretty good (less chalky than I recall the “regular” kind being).

Also, Reminder to check out my Valentine’s Disco Mix! It’s day-appropriate, because it’s about love and stuff. But not sappy, so you can still enjoy it even if you are your own Valentine.

Crazy-ass SF Grammy dresses

Not a fan of the Grammys, didn’t watch them, but….

Sasha Gradiva sporting a seriously badass gun arm. Most commentators are being like, “WTF, UR NOT GAGA” but I must say I’m loving it.

Songwriter Bonnie McKee in another inventive sci-fi creation. I’m not a fan of the streamers, but I love the dress itself. “Romantic Disco Cyborg” is definitely a look I support.

B.Fett

Me wearing EJ’s Xmas present from me to him, but secretly from me to me.

Also, to make this entry about Boba Fetts, or should I say, Bobas Fett, observe:

Master Chief fends off an attempt to intrude on his special moment. Meanwhile, Bro-Ba Fett is like, “Yeah, Bro!”. (From a J-town toystore window.)

And, in other news:

Spock bust cookie jar! OMG. I suppose this type of cookie jar of anyone is actually kind of disturbing though since you have to take off their head. Sorry Spock! Me want cookies.

Valentine Mixtape

Mixtape #2: Valentine’s Edition! Songs about love, for lovers, except, y’know, not lame. Nothing quiet about this disco storm. Equally suited for dancing or loving…. It’s sugar frosted, baby.

Tracklist:

“Running Back to You” – Perseus

“Prisoner of Love” – Jessica 6 (feat. Antony)

“Sugar Frosted Lover” – The Flakes

Lab File #11 – Tiger & Woods (haha, unromantic name for a DOPE track.. I think of it as the “Romeo and Juliet” one)

“I Just Love What You’re Doing” – Hot Chocolate

“Where You’ll Stay” – Falcon Punch

“With You Forever” – PNAU

“Don’t Stop the Dub” – Majesty’s Pleasure

“True Romance” – Citizens! (Cassian remix)

“2 Hearts” – Digitalism

SF Snaps

Phone pix from here and there around some of my favorite spots in SF.

At New People in Japantown. A must-do if you’re in that part of town. Be sure to go upstairs and check out the new garden design section of the building too.

At Chambers/The Phoenix Hotel pool. I am in love with the design and decor of both. Also, my friend has amazing taste in socks and shoes.

At Miette candy shop in Hayes Valley. This place is just adorable. It’s pretty for the eyes, tasty for the mouth… but a bit too easy to go overboard. Try the macarons and the candied “jordan” pistachios – like those candy-shell almonds, but green.

At Paul’s Hat Works in the Richmond. This charming little shop, opened in 1918, is run by 4 quirky and awesome ladies who aim to “bring the hat back” and make beautiful custom-made hats as well as refurbishing vintage ones. I love these amazing antique hatboxes as well.

Rhinestone wedges…

Reposting from Audrey Kitching… http://audrey.buzznet.com/user/journal/17229253/diy-rinestone-overload-gem-wedges/

 

Ahh… love these, though I would probably make a toned-down version. I’ve been wanting to make wedge platforms where the top is black and the bottom has lots of magical gems… I just may have to do this.

Computers of Love

Killer Sci-Funk song by Chrome Canyon. Definitely gotta seek out more of their material. Unsure where this video footage is from, but I love it… it looks like a cheesy TRON spinoff. I do remember seeing the “melting metal lovers turn into dragonfly” rave graphics played at high school dances though.

Mixtape #1

8tracks.com is a really cool site that lets you make mixes using uploaded songs or Soundcloud files. I’m going to start posting these once in awhile

For the first one I didn’t obsess over it too much. A bunch of my favorite dark synthy nu-disco tracks for the most part.

Track list:

1. Chromatics – “Mask”

2. Yuksek – “On a Train” (The Magician remix)

3. Oliver – “Memories of the Future”

4. Beth Ditto – “I Wrote the Book”

5. Todd Terje – “Swing Star Pt. 2″

6. Is Tropical – “Lies”

7. Voltaire Twins – “Romulus” (Moulinex remix)

8. Haruomi Hosono – “Sports Men”