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FNO in Venice | September 8, 2011 | 6-10pm

Fun, fun, fun times at the Silver Lake Jubilee this Weekend!!! Who's planning on going?

 

Velvet, VelvetMen, Graham & Spencer, 39 sixtyone Summer Sample Sale in Culver City This Weekend!

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Threw the first BBQ of the season and the weather was gorgeous along with the company!

BloomFest '10 Music + Art Festival // SAT 14 AUG 11A-11P

 

Sample Sales in DTLA

One of the benefits of living in Downtown LA is being in close proximity to the Fashion District where you can find nearly anything from unofficial Disney gear, party supplies in bulk to high-end runway garb and everything else in between. While the latter is usually not open or sold to the public, come on over to the Cooper Building and California Market Center on the last Friday of every month where showrooms sell off their samples!

Bring cash, prepare to undress in community dressing rooms or on the spot and wear flats cause it's easier to take the elevator to the top floor and work your way down every floor. And do know that not everyone participates so, don't go barging in to find out -- there will be a sign at the door if the showrooms have samples for sale.

Other times, you'll just get lucky. I stopped by the Showroom Seven Sample Sale and I am never disappointed. Their price points range from $10 - $400+ and their sizes have a wider range 0-10 depending on the brand. I snagged two Orla Kiely bags from their Spring/Summer '10 line -- a real steal!!! One is a bright yellow cross body bag (a replacement for my Gryson for Target $20 cheapie bag that has unraveled) and the other must be a sample or sold only in Japan or UK since I couldn't find it online anymore, but it's a carry-all with the same color scheme as the photo below of the cross-body bag. In other words, don't miss this sale if you're an Orla Kiely fan!

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Who wants to go to UNIQUE LA on 4/24 + 4/25?

I do! I do!

I'm going to make make the 3-block trek. Any takers? Thinking of going from the start on Sat until 3:30 and all-day on Sunday. Let me know!

100 Things to do in LA

Let's see how many of these things we can do before we move out of LA. And yes, it's a post in progress.

1. American Girl Place - I have no idea why this is on the list.
2. Bel Air/Santa Monica Foothills - According to Dream Homes Magazine, this is where the dream homes are: “Tucked among the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains above Sunset Boulevard, beautiful Bel-Air is just west of Beverly Hills and north of UCLA. A community of the city of Los Angeles, it is characterized by hilly, winding streets, and lavish estates, most of which you can't see because they are at the top of long, gated driveways and because of heavy foliage. Despite the foliage, many homes have panoramic city and canyon views”. [DONE]
3. California Science Center - One other attraction of note, admission is free.
4. Capitol Records Tower - The Capitol Tower Gold Awards are on display in the lobby but the sadly there are no tours available unless you are an ageing rock star.
   In December the needle on top of the building is ‘lit’ to mimic the effect of a Christmas tree.
5. Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels - Perhaps the most moving is the realistic tortured crucifix. The metal sculpture of Jesus’ body depicts the torture Jesus endured for his flock. [DONE]
6. Cinerama Dome - Refurbished a few years ago it’s three hundred plus hexagons in the dome have been restored to their original dramatic pointiness. The Dome can cram in over 800 people per show.
7. Disneyland - The happiest place on earth! [DONE]
8. Frederick's of Hollywood Lingerie Museum - Although you maybe slightly disturbed by how familiar you, or your partner is, with Cher, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Madonna's intimates you may still find them attracting you to Frederick's of Hollywood Lingerie Museum.
9. Hollywood Sign - There's supposedly an unofficial trail to the sign.
10. The Getty - It's free and it's great! [DONE]
11. The Getty Villa - It's a villa in Malibu.
12. Grauman's Chinese Theatre - You may find a few imitation stars milling outside – don’t be fooled, they are looking for photo ops and expect you to pay for it. [DONE]
13. Greystone Park and Mansion - City views form this hilltop park are complimented or uncomplimented (depending upon your view point) by Greystone Manor. [DONE]
14. Griffith Observatory - If the weather is kind and has blown away some of the smog you get to look down on much of LA. The night views are also well worth seeing. [DONE]
15. Guinness World of Records Museum - Hollywood Blvd. Not dissimilar to the Ripley's Believe it or not except that we ought to be able to believe it.
16. Hermosa Beach
17. Hollywood Wax Museum - Unfortunately the Hollywood Wax Museum figures don’t look as life like as they do on the big and little screen. Umm…I think you need to have a sense of fun to enjoy this place. The highlight is the horror.
18. JPL - JPL suggests you book well in advance in order to reserve a tour. Reservations may not be made via e-mail, voice mail or fax - you have to speak to someone 818.354.9314. U.S. grown ups need present official, government issued photo identification (driver's license or passport) before being allowed entry. Not U.S. adult people must present a passport or resident visa (green card). If you don't have the right paper they won't let you in. The tours include activities such as walking and stair climbing. Wheelchair access is available with advance notice, but not wheelchairs. Tours goes ahead regardless of the weather so dress for it. But hey, life is an adventure.
19. Kidspace Children Museum - Kids can create an earthquakes (and not just in your home) via the Shake Zone. They can climb climbing platforms get digging and find plant and animal fossils and learn about trading their discoveries at the Kidspace Nature Exchange - cool (you hope).
20. Knott's Berry Farm - Better known as "Knott's Scary Farm" where all the gangstas out stare each other. [DONE]
21. The Magic Castle - The Magic Castle is of course, magic. Tour of the Castle, have dinner. Get dressed up and see a show. You should however drop the ‘this is for kids’ attitude if you want to have some fun. It is allowed. Having fun that is.
22. Malibu Lagoon State Beach - Nearby the Malibu Lagoon State Beach in the State Park you will find the historic Adamson House with excellent views of the neighborhood.
23. Manhattan Beach - The pier is lovely, aquarium is a little little but engaging, you can also engage in some ball volleying, take in the sea breeze and stroll away some of day into coffee shop and shop and eat and talk and be alive in the L.A sun/haze.
24. MoCA - Museum of Contemporary Art works date from yesterday back to the 1940s. [DONE]
25. Olvera Street - If you are lucky or just well organized, you might even catch a festival such as the "Blessing of the Animals" or "Dia De Los Muertos" (Day of the Dead.) [DONE]
26. Page Museum - Close to the Museum, in Hancock Park, life-size replicas of several extinct mammals look on. 
27. Paramount - The best studio tour in Hollywood (the rest left). Advance reservations are insisted upon.
28. Petersen Automotive Museum - PAM has state-of-the-art displays of race cars, classic cars, vintage motorcycles, concept cars, celebrity and movie cars. For the kids (or kid’s parents) Peterson Automotive Museum also has an interactive learning center. [DONE]
29. The Queen Mary - Royal California. If you are lover of romance and history or even if romance has become history you will still love the old boat. [DONE]
30. Redondo Beach - Just like her sister Hermosa, Redondo has a wide sandy beach and the Strand whose path is rudely interrupted by the huge Redondo Beach King Harbor Marina and Pier complex. [DONE]
31. Ripley's Believe It or Not - The web site is well worth a look. Interesting, entertaining and funny (believe it or not).
32. Rock Walk of Fame - Hollywood honors the rock giants in concrete.
33. Rodeo Drive - Avoid Sunday as many of the shops are closed. The Rodeo Drive is actually not as big as you might think. The street stretches from Wilshire to Sumset but the actual shopping area is only a few blocks in length. [DONE]
34. Rose Bowl - The Rose Bowl Stadium has also has also hosted NFL Super Bowl Games and Olympic Soccer Matches. Basically, the Rose Bowl is world famous.
35. San Gabriel Mountains - If you do end up injuring yourself and are fortunate enough to be rescued you may find yourself on Los Angeles television and radio news 'dumb tourist falls off cliff' a painful, lousy, humiliating way to end you your visit.
36. Santa Monica Pier - The Santa Monica Pier is wonderful place to go for a stroll and take in the sea air but there more to the pier than that. Check web site for details of events and fun things to do. [DONE]
37. Santa Ynez Canyon - A Shady Canyon with sandstone cliffs waterfalls ferns and wildflowers. It does sound nice doesn't it.
38. Six Flags Magic Mountain - Scary stuff, at least for the adults, take the ups, downs, twisting all round experience of a roller coaster that seemingly defies the laws of physics. [DONE]
39. Sony Pictures Studio Tour - Sony appears to work a little harder with their tour guides to make the tour a truly memorable experience.
40. St. Sophia Cathedral - This fine Greek Orthodox St Sophia Cathedral can be found at 1324 South Normandie Avenue Los Angeles. Its beautiful stained glass windows are, well, beautiful. Guided tours are available. Open Tuesday to Friday. Please check the web site for details and an excellent photo of the churches exterior.
41. Sunset Boulevard - Sunset Boulevard is approximately 22 miles (35 km) in length includes or passes close to Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Pacific Palisades. [DONE]
42. Sycamore Canyon - The beach is gorgeous, a white sand jewel of a place to picnic, sun, and swim on an unspoiled stretch of coastline.
43. Third Street, Santa Monica - The car caring Third Street has a number public parking garages. Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Downtown Los Angeles, West Los Angeles, Malibu and Venice all are within a 40-minute drive if you can’t find somewhere to park. [DONE]
44. Universal Studios - It ain't like Disneyland. [DONE]
45. Virginia Robinson Gardens - “The Virginia Robinson Gardens covers six hillside acres and includes five distinctive gardens. The Italian Terrace Garden offers brilliant views of specimen trees and citrus terraces. Planted under large magnolia trees are a variety of camellias, gardenias, clivias and azaleas. This garden is connected by brick paths, fountains and ponds creating a visual paradise to inspire the visitor” So they say:
46. Venice Beach Boardwalk - If Haight-Ashbury was by the Pacific Ocean instead of Golden Gate Park. [DONE]
47. The Walk of Fame - The stars on Hollywood Blvd. [DONE]
48. Warner Bros. Studio Tour - You see what's on. You see who you see. You get what you are given. Its great.
49. Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery - The stellar Westwood Memorial Park lacks a bit of life as you would expect. [DONE]
50. Zuma Beach - As most of us aren’t a world’s best surfer or swimmer and consequently the life guards are kept busy, particularly by visitors.

[via LA Top 100]

Be a culture vulture this weekend.

Pop Culture Vulture, originally uploaded by Jeff Rickard.

Bank of America Sponsors Free Museum Admissions

Any Bank of America card (one card = one admission) grants you free general admission to any of the listed museums nationwide during the **FIRST** weekend of each month!  This promotion started last year and is continuing through this year all the way until January 2010.

Chillin' Holiday Party
80 Fashion Designers + 180 Painters and Photographers + 7 DJs
Saturday, December 5, 2009
8:00pm - 2:00am
Mezzanine - 444 Jessie Street, San Francisco CA 94103
$8 at the door; Must be 21 + ID

Lower Haight Art Walk : Holiday Edition

Come one come all and kick off the holidays with the merchants and neighbors of the Lower Haight!! Nearly 30 merchants are participating with art shows, live painting, live music, bands outside on the sidewalks, drinks, snacks, merriment, and TONs of specials. Merchants will also be competing for Best Window Display and Best Decorated sidewalk tree. The whole Lower Haight is participating in this one from the 400 block all the way to the 700 block so it'd definitely not to be missed.
Friday, December 4th, 2009
7:00pm - 10:00pm
The Lower Haight in San Francisco

The Arts District Open Studios
Saturday, December 5th
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Downtown Los Angeles Arts District
Holiday Limousine shuttle service
After Party at East 3rd Steakhouse and Lounge (734 E. 3rd), 7pm to 2am
Full list of artists and venues

GuerrilLA Drive-In
The Muppet Christmas Carol
Sunday, December 6th
8:00pm
1032 S. Main Street, Downtown Los Angeles

Unique Los Angeles
The largest Independent Design & Gift Show in the West Coast. Shop directly from over 300 designers and artists, support local design, our economy and have a blast!
December 5th and 6th
11:00am - 6:00pm
California Market Center - 110 E. 9th Street, Downtown Los Angeles
$10 for unlimited re-entry on both days with a portion of a proceeds to benefit 826LA plus a tote bag, a drink ticket and free workshops.

(57) Days of DTLA

 

I'm changing up our housewarming party from gangsta' to cutesy, indie (500) Days of Summer complete with a photo booth with a backdrop of downtown LA made from my moving boxes, greeting card station, not-so-bad karaoke all in a fancy rooftop party with mock engagement rings!

So, excited!

I'm even thinking of making Korean BBQ tacos since they're all the freakin' rage. 

Download 17 Here Comes Your Man (Bonus Track)

It's gonna be a busy Thursday in DTLA.

What you need to do when you are in Downtown L.A. for all of Thursday, August 13th. And I truly do mean the entire freaking day.

Barneys Warehouse Sale
The first two days it'll be open to the insane shopping public at 8:00 AM and will run until 9:00 PM in its new location at the LA Convention Center's South Hall. Be prepared to pay $12+ for parking, an elbow or two and to disrobe on the spot if you must. Wear some spandex for a more accurate fit or guesstimate.

EM Productions
The fashion house of Grai, Grey Ant, IRO, Onward into the future, Scout, Seneca Rising and Society for National Dress are hosting a sample sale Thursday + Friday from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM at the Cooper Design Space (Room 402). Never been to this showroom so, I'll go investigate...

Downtown Art Walk
The festivities will start at noon (thank GOD!) and with 39 galleries to hit up it couldn't have started any earlier. Check out the map up top to print and plan out your day. Take note of galleries closing early like the not to be missed Museum of Neon Art which closes at 2:00 PM.

Pacific Electric Lofts Sidewalk Sale
I can't speak for everyone, but stop by the Chark Attack booth where I'll have vintage goodies. We'll be open between 5:00 PM until 10:00 PM. 610 S. Main Street (at 6th Street)

Chark Attack, A Pop-Up Vintage Shop.

Chark Attack, A Pop-Up Vintage Shop, originally uploaded by charmiebeez.

Tomorrow is Downtown LA's Monthly Art Walk and the very first time Chark Attack (my pop-up vintage shop) will be open! I've got loads of vintage (and vintage inspired) necklaces, sweater clips, belts, shoes, bags and clothing at really reasonable prices. Some of the vintage items I have are over 20 years old and have never ever seen the light of day. Insane, right?! Hope to see you there!

Chark Attack!
Pacific Electric Building
610 S. Main Street (6th Street)
Thursday, August 13th
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

*Parking available on the street and three adjacent lots within 100 yards.

Lower Haight Art Walk Tonight in SF!

I can't believe it was just a little over a year ago when I contacted three art galleries in the Lower Haight and convinced them and Gen Art that we needed to put together an "art hop" in this burgeoning neighborhood. My old 'hood to the South (or was it North?).

 And here they are now! A full on event with other neighborhood businesses aboard. It's truly heartwarming to see this little ole' art walk is still in full swing.

Much love to all and I hope you Bay Area peeps come out tonight! Just don't drive cause parking is non-existent.

the indie mart.

The Indie-Mart Street Fair

Sunday June 21st, 12-6pm

Thee Parkside- 17th st & all down Wisconsin

Ride your bike, take the 22 Muni Line & ample parking for bikes and cars

ALL AGES- 21 to booze it up.

$2 suggested admission benefits the Avon Cancer Walk and gets you a free Zine!

www.indie-mart.com

http://twitter.com/indiemart

www.facebook.com/people/Indie-Mart/1330994393

Donate & Watch (500) Days of Summer

Donate $50.00 (or more!) and you and a friend will be added to my comp list to view a screening of (500) Days of Summer directed by Marc Webb and starring Zooey Deschanel, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Geoffrey Arend, Chloe Grace Moritz, Matthew Gray Gubler, Clark Gregg, Rachel Boston, and Minka Kelly on Monday, June 29th at 7:30 PM.

Synopsis:
This is a story of boy meets girl, begins the wry, probing narrator of 500 DAYS OF SUMMER, and with that the film takes off at breakneck speed into a funny, true-to-life and unique dissection of the unruly and unpredictable year-and-a-half of one young man’s no-holds-barred love affair.  Tom, the boy, still believes, even in this cynical modern world, in the notion of a transforming, cosmically destined, lightning-strikes-once kind of love. Summer, the girl, doesn’t. Not at all. But that doesn’t stop Tom from going after her, again and again, like a modern Don Quixote, with all his might and courage. Suddenly, Tom is in love not just with a lovely, witty, intelligent woman – not that he minds any of that -- but with the very idea of Summer, the very idea of a love that still has the power to shock the heart and stop the world.

Please act quickly before I run out of comps or by Friday, June 26th and thank-you for your support!

Donate to TNT & Be My Date to Spamalot + Wicked Cabaret

For those of you who don't know, I've joined Team in Training to be able to run like a gazelle for the Nike Women's Marathon this October.

I need to raise over $2k by then for the Leukemia and Lymphona Society and to entice donors to donate to my campaign I will post tickets to shows/events and hopefully soon, will have some t-shirts, mugs, etc. too!

My first item is a general ticket (or date with me) to a "One Night Only Cabaret" with the touring cast of SPAMALOT and WICKED on Monday, June 15th at 7:30 PM at Pier 39. Since I only have one ticket, the first person to donate at least $40.00 wins!

Good-luck and thank-you for donating!

A good runway song.

I've been meaning to write this post after I've had some trouble looking for good runway/catwalk music for St. Vincent de Paul's Discarded to Divine's Live Fashion Auction. My main concerns lie in the fact that this was more of an auction than a traditional runway show with the auctioneer's voice as the primary amplified sound, but I still wanted to add a fashion flair and entice bidders by evoking their emotions through sound. So, here's what I ended up selecting for the 20 pieces that evening and hopefully, this will be useful to someone out there!

1. Fever (Adam Freeland Remix) \\ Adam Freeland & Sarah Vaughan
2. 11h30 \\ Danger
3. Great DJ \\ The Ting Tings
4. These Boots Are Made For Walkin' \\ Nancy Sinatra
5. 6 Underground \\ Sneaker Pimps
6. Ce Jeu \\ Yelle
7. Laura (Riko Mix) \\ Scissor Sisters
8. La la la \\ The Bird And The Bee
9. Strict Machine \\ Goldfrapp
10. Ice Cream \\ New Young Pony Club
11. Give It Back (Eric Wollman Dub) \\ Gaelle
12. Anthonio \\ Annie
13. I Love to Move In Here \\ Moby
14. Kiss the Sky \\ Shawn Lee's Ping Pong Orchestra Featuring Nino Mischella
15. Train \\ Goldfrapp
16. Porcelain \\ Moby
17. Girl and the Sea \\ The Presets
18. Tengo la Voz \\ Nortec Collective
19. Wayfarer \\ Kavinsky
20. Tribulations \\ LCD Soundsystem

Acrimony Turns 1!

They have some of the best clothes with indie designers from around the world and I can't really pass up a good party especially with the "I Can't Feel My Face" peeps. RSVP to info@shopacrimony.com and let's meet up!

Discarded to Divine 2009

I'm so excited to be a part of such an amazing organization and just want you to share some of the amazing pieces pulled from a pile of unused clothing at St. Vincent de Paul created by both seasoned and student designers who are mostly based out of the Bay Area. To get more details on this event or if you'd like to be a part of it visit - http://www.discardedtodivine.org.

Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR.

The Meter Maid Studies at Lower Haters Gallery

One of my favorite neighborhood galleries, Lower Haters has an opening TOMORROW that takes an artistic look at every driver's worse nightmare, The Meter Maid. I'll definitely be there if anyone wants to meet up.

La Gran Pachanga Auction

If you're in San Francisco next Saturday, I invite you to come and support the Buena Vista Elementary School at 111 Minna Gallery by attending, biding at the silent auction and purchasing a raffle ticket or three! Click on the images below for more information.

Chillin', per usual.

 

Last Saturday, we stopped by Chillin' at 111 Minna Gallery and it's only gotten bigger since the very first time I went a few years ago at Mezzanine. The hubby was the photographer for the evening and you can check out his photos here. There were a lot of designers I didn't recognize which can only means the downturn in the economy is still not a concern in the Bay Area and peeps be spendy. I mean everyone was either shopping or drinking like there was no tomorrow.

Well, if I did have some cash to burn, I would have picked up something from the jewelry line by Stephanie Mufson who created pretty portraits on tiny wood pendants. Very cute and stood apart from the fifty or so designers that evening.

Later, Hot Challenge also performed a set (not really my taste) and was glad to see Brandon from Rondo Brothers spin. Can't wait for the next one!

Fotogs at charlotte ronson show

My first time in the tents

Thanks to my wonderful besties from the Left and Right Coasts along with Mr. Joe and a rat we played pinball with for my very first New York Fashion Week! It was a much needed vacation, regardless of the fact that I was just there a month ago for eight days. That was a quasi-business trip. This time it was for pure pleasure and eye candy.

Five-ish days of fun with the besties from the Left & Right Coasts =)

• Akiko Ogawa at Bryant Park
• Art Bar
• Automatic Slims
• Benjamin Cho at The Altman Building
• Brooklyn Bagel Company
• Cendrillon
• Crif Dogs
• Dark Room
• Home Sweet Home
• Le Souk
• Lit Lounge
• P.D.T.
• Pete and J at the Living Room
• Ramen Setagaya
• Rice to Riches
• Serendipity 3
• Sin Sin + The Leopard Louge 
• Susan Ciancolo at the Mini Space
• The Annex 
• The Skinny
• The Spotted Pig
• Tony Cohen at Bryant Park
• Veselka
• Wine Bar - I can't remember if this was the real name or not.
• Winegasm      

The Heavenly States Album Release Show of Delayer

The Heavenly States are Ted Nesseth, Jeremy Gagon, Genevieve Gagon and Masanori Mark Christianson.

The band has toured the US, Australia, the UK, Egypt and were the first rock band to play Libya. Libyan-American producer, Jawal Nga (Chasing Daylight, Underdog, The Clearing, Forty Shades of Blue) is currently writing a screen play based on the band's tour in Libya.

For Delayer, The Heavenly States have decided to use their collective studio experience to produce the record themselves, unlike their earlier albums, which were produced by such big names as Jeff Saltzman (The Killers, Two Gallants), Paul Oldham (Will Oldham's older brother and main producer), and John Agnello (Dinosaur Jr., The Hold Steady). Delayer is thick with sonic layers and, as Rolling Stone says of their prior album, "delivers equal parts patchouli-soaked violin and Superchunk-worthy melodies." Look for Delayer to hit stores in February.

Check out The Heavenly States on:
http://www.myspace.com/heavenlystates
http://heavenlystates.imeem.com
http://www.theheavenlystates.com

Gen Art's Screening Series: "The Promotion"

3rd Annual Haight Street Fair Party

Someday our kids will know the story of how cool their parents once were. Every year we cause a ruckus and it builds up to even more and more people who help the cause. This year it was no different, but to protect the people involved photos/names will be omitted and this post will be in true Sei Shonagon fashion.

• Motor boating
• Thigh shots?
• Rum from Belize + Pineapple Juice = Panty Ripper (punch)
• Apt hopping through windows
• One man down before 5 pm
• Another man had to miss it all due to a hockey game. He lost.
• Classy jello shots made with acai berry liquer
• Yelling at smokers
• Throw the mouthwash away
• Trippin' while hailing a cab.
• You cannot run outside with a bottle of Baileys in hand. There are cops.
• The tampon box is not a toy.
• Commando
• The gays got us all crunk. Damn panty rippers.

Fashionistas

Last night, my calendar stars were aligned and I actually made it to my friend's monthly mixer of female entrepreneurs at Ramblas that recently just opened a "chapter" in San Francisco. The wonderful and inspiring women I met were from all different backgrounds, but all seemed to run parallel since my friend and I run in the same fashion circles. They were animators from Pixar, haute couture/fashion/accessories designers, fashion/beauty PR and a woman who started a business selling one of a kind painters' accessories. It was an interesting group indeed as we all discussed what we are all currently looking for and just to find out what is out there. It was just nice to actually go out and meet ambitious women who are work-a-holics like myself and I'll slowly introduce their lines and wares here once I get my business cards in order.

Today, I also had the pleasure of meeting with two lovely women who are doing such a great thing for St. Vincent de Paul. For three years, they have put on Discarded to Divine, a fashion show and auction to re-vamp the surplus of women's clothes at SVdP into extreme haute couture designed by fashion students and local designers, to be worn on the runway and auctioned. I just took a tour of all of the garments and it really is amazing what a piece of thread and handy work with a needle (in a sewing machine) can do. It simply blew my mind.

This is an event you cannot miss and not only is this a good fundraiser for SVdP, but it is a great way to get people interested in becoming more "green". Here's what you can do to help: (1) buy tickets and (2) donate MEN's clothing to SVdP - the ladies were telling me their clientele is 90% male and they definitely need the basics to take charge of their life again. So, people who read this (all 10 of you, I know where you live I have analytics tracking your every move. jk.) raid your grandfathers', uncles', dad's, brother's, husband's or boyfriend's closet because you know half of his stuff he hasn't even looked at, knows exists or couldn't fit in to anymore.

We can be hip, if even for a day.

We had our first annual Post-Holiday Hipster Party at the O'Kaufman's in the Noe Valleyz. We wore tight pants, had jell-o shots, Polaroids, hoodies, ironic tees, corn dogs, tater tots, wayfarers and the pissiest 'tudes this side of the Mississippi, err Golden Gate Bridge. Now, for your viewing pleasure here are some fotogs.