I Met a Fashion Angel!

OR

How my 20 year old pick-up truck got me a free belt (a true fashion adventure)!

I've had a few groovy interactions due to driving my old white beast (name of Bettie),

but this was by far the best.

A few weeks ago I was gassing up Bettie on 3rd street, when this gentleman (60's ?) in all black, with a belt (like pictured) and cap to match, walked by and commented on how much he missed his old junker of a truck...and from there the conversation turned to how he's lived in LA for a long time, how he was once part of the music scene, and finally, how he designed the belt and hat he's wearing and that his stuff had been featured in Japanese magazines, etc.

He was real sweet (no smarm), no strange vibes (got LA radar for that), and he mixed in some great peace/love gems into the mix, so I was happy to listen and experience the genuine moment, one human connecting to another.

A few minutes went by, we said our good-bye and I was about to drive away,

when he flagged me to wait for a sec as he went to his Mustang

(he was waiting for it to get washed) and pulled out a stack of belts.

"What size are you?" and "More rock-ish or feminine?"

"Small and feminine"

He took one of the belts and gave it to me, then showed me the Japanese

magazine blurb. We chatted for a few more minutes, then I went on my way.

His name is Sky, and I love the belt.

Merci!!!

Now contemplating how I want to wear it. Will keep you posted!

Until next time... Miss Absinthe

My Fall Fashion Bohemian Rhapsody

Recently, I had the opportunity to do something I love love love... style and model a complete look for a fall 2010 look-book with Two Point Oh LA, founded by Kelsi Smith of Dedicated Follower of Fashion, and sponsored by The California Market Center (whose showrooms we pulled from) and Nyx Cosmetics (who provided the shoot makeup).

Open publication - Free publishing - More trends

I had so much fun and got to meet some great and stylish LA bloggers.

These were the items that spoke to me... and I wished I could take them home!!!

(l to r)

pink Yoana Baraschi scarf

feathered necklace by Micha Design (my favorite piece)

Dish Denim jeans

cream Yoana Baraschi lace top

slate grey Cynthia Steffe faux fur

not shown - Sophie Monet rings and Big Buddha Handbag

AND I'm holding my Diana F+ Nightcap camera in all shots!

Lovely Lauren Mathews had to try on the Cynthia Steffe coat... ah temptation!!!

Micha Design jewelry is all made from recycled and often vintage pieces. Instead of sketching her designs, Micha lets the pieces organically evolve into being. I want all her feathered pieces!!! (especially the one I wore)

What do I do during a possible hostage situation in the bank downstairs?

(aka never a dull moment in my life...!)

I take pics of my feet and downtown LA - notice my reflection on the left, like a billboard.

Merci Merci Merci to Kelsi, The CMC, all the lovely lovelies I met and to the designers who gave me a sweet Cinderella moment!!!

Until next time... Miss Absinthe

Pretty Maids All In A Row...

Storefront of Les Habitudes, on Robertson Blvd. at night. Their fashions are so ethereal and it's the only store in my neighborhood that I always stop at and contemplate a more decadent life. Funny how my favorite places in the 'hood have a decidedly French (but not snooty) feel...

Until next time... Miss Absinthe