Hei Finland!

Et voila! Earlier this year I was interviewed and photographed wearing my own second-hand fashion finds, by the Finnish women's magazine, Kauneus & Terveys! Sharing some Bohemian wisdom and general grooviness, I discussed such things as how I never go in the sun without my parasol, wear sunscreen everyday (the most natural I can find), love Korean spas, my treasure-hunting prowess (like my $30 Gucci dress from Crossroads Trader), and among my many inspirations, Jane Birkin and Frida Kahlo, two strong and stylish women. 

Taking over the world and turning it Bohemian, one country at a time... Miss Absinthe

note - In the article my name is spelled wrong. Sinclaire has an e at the end. Without that tiny little vowel, I become a boy. 

Styrofoam Still Life With Wilted Roses

I literally snagged these two styrofoam heads off the van that was donating dozens 

of them to Out of the Closet (hat shop went out of business I was told). Currently 

living on my kitchen counter, they are inspiring me already, the perfect props for a 

Gemini Bohemian!

Carpe Diem... Miss Absinthe

Smoking Miss Absinthe

What's intoxicating, inspiring and smokes like a dream with no hangover...?

Miss Absinthe Deluxe at the Farmacy! 

I got the honor of naming this sweet legal herb after Mr. F won their monthly raffle, which was naming rights to their newest strain, and he generously gave it to me.

A little history: For the most part of my first 30 years, I suffered from debilitating insomnia, and I tried absolutely everything natural and unnatural in order to live some semblance of a "normal" life, and NOTHING worked; most didn't work while having terrible side-effects that were worse than not sleeping. So when Mr. F suggested I give marijuana a try, I said What the hell, why not? And that night was the first good nights sleep I ever had with absolutely no side-effects or hangover. I got my legal marijuana prescription in 2007 and have been asleep by 11 and up by 7 ever since, giving me (pardon the dramatic language) a new lease on life. Needless to say, I'm a huge advocate for the complete legalization of an herb that has so many medicinal purposes that I have witnessed first-hand, in addition to the positive effect is has had on my life.

Getting my own little strain is just icing on this yummy green cupcake!

Living THE green Bohemian life... Miss Absinthe

One Dollar Peacock Panel Splendor

Found this perfect-for-me peacock textile/wall hanging, at the monthly 

$1 sale at Ozzie Dots, and now it hangs beautifully over my bedroom curtains.

Finding beauty everywhere... Miss Absinthe

Seven Dollar Masterpiece

The colors of this groovy original painting caught my eye at Out of the Closet and for $7 the little masterpiece was made mine. I realized that all five paintings I've collected, over the past few years, were specifically painted for someone, not for sale, yet they all ended up at garage sales or thrift stores. I think these artists need better friends.

One person's trash is another Bohemian's treasure... Miss Absinthe

My Fabulous Ferragamo Fairy Tale Find

Back in 1999, I cut out and saved an article about Ferragamo reissuing a Maryjane flat originally designed for Audrey Hepburn in 1957, as a tribute to the actress for her 

70th birthday. Fast-forward 14 years et voila! I find the black suede version at 

Crossroads Trader, in brand-new condition, and ONLY $42! Mis-labled as two sizes larger, I felt like Cinderella as I still tried them on AND they fit my feet perfectly. 

Cue happy dance a la Funny Face.

I have two binders full of fashion wishes. 

Fingers crossed... Miss Absinthe

On My Way to Real Food...

Took a lovely stroll through the neighborhood on my way to the best vegan brunch in town and my new weekly habit at Real Food Daily. 

Wishing you all a lovely week mes amis... Miss Absinthe

pic by Mr. F

Pondering 2013

Wondering
Wondering 
Wondering 
Wishing and Wanting...

Beauty

Love

Truth

Fulfillment

Inspiration

and the

Divine Surreality

of every moment.

May we all have eyes to see... Miss Absinthe

Motorcycle Reflection

The holy trinity of FUCK FEAR, a Jesus Fish and me.

Born to be wild... Miss Absinthe

Ode to Dead Fly

dry dry

dry dead fly

there you lie

dearly departed

not asking why

like my imagination

sigh 

why why

dry dead fly

while you lie

 i'm drawn to you sir

that end being nigh

like my inspiration

sigh

dry dry

dry dead fly

there you lie

forever captured

immortal sucked dry

like my illusions

sayonara 

bye bye

Waiting for some rain to fall... Miss Absinthe

Some Like It Hoth

  

I finally fulfilled my lifelong girlie Star Wars geek fantasy... 

Having Han Solo in my bedroom, with a posable Tauntaun!!!

Love how the sheepskin on my dresser looks just like the snow on Hoth.

Came across a bag full of original-series Star Wars action figures this weekend, so for $20 I purchased one man's childhood so I could revisit mine, with the right toys this time!

Who says you can't have a second childhood? I'm onto my third or fourth by now.

May the force be with you... Miss Absinthe

White Shoes After Labor Day

Wearing these lovely Marc Jacobs wedges ($47 from Crossroads Trader!) 

with Chanel Peridot nail polish is the perfect pre-fall combination! 

Ready for fall fashions, fall weather, fall EVERYTHING!!! Bring on the autumn.

Gros Bisous... Miss Absinthe

Angled Synchronicity

Interesting to connect what the eye is drawn to...

 A cool breeze and dwindling light were darkening the atmosphere last night at the Tommy Santee Klaws show, perfectly matching the beautiful and melancholic music.

Gros Bisous... Miss Absinthe

Smells Like Vintage

Found this too-groovy 1970's Avon elephant figurine, full of still STRONG

 Charisma cologne, on Etsy for only $3 and I had to have it! Goes great with 

the $5 painting on wood I recently got at a garage sale.

Gros Bisous... Miss Absinthe

Praying With Leather

Saw this yesterday on the corner of Crescent Heights and Purgatory.

Ever reverent... Miss Absinthe

My First EFFEN Party

 Gorgeous vodka concoctions mixed with art and fashion at EFFEN Vodka's Art of Design event last week at the Marvimon House. Lots of shaking and stirring...

Several prominent LA mixologists competed for the honor of making the ultimate EFFEN vodka creation. My favorite combined basil, blackberries and orange simple syrup for a dangerously delicious brew that's beautiful as well.

My favorite drink matching my outfit was a complete coincidence.

Merci to EFFEN for a fanciful and colorful night out on the town.

Gros Bisous... Miss Absinthe

Party Girl Party Hair

Here I am all doll-ed up for a night out at EFFEN Vodka's Art of Design.

Channeling the 70's a la Studio 54, in an olive jumpsuit and vintage necklace.

Hair by my darling friend and hair-mistress/god, Addie Markowitz. Merci!!!

So with rings on my fingers and Miu Miu on my toes, I was off to an evening of taking pretty pictures of pretty drinks in a pretty place. Stay tuned for the lowdown on the shindig!

Gros Bisous... Miss Absinthe

Five Countries One STREET

Had a late lunch at STREET where I kept using the word AWESOME, like I was stuck in 1982 Sherman Oaks. But that was the word that kept coming to mind, to mingle in between all the ooohs and ahhhs. Everything ordered was a different combo of sugar and spice and savory so nice all in little golden ball form... Food porn for every sense.

Indian inspired sweet curried millet puffs. Gratis and I couldn't stop munching!

Recipe found here, I feel a food experiment is in my future.

Thai inspired chicken satay meatballs in light peanut sauce with cucumber vinaigrette.

Syrian inspired lamb meatballs with dates, feta and carob molasses. 
Not gamey, perfect.

USA inspired fried chicken croquette with waffle in a spicy maple sauce. 
This is the one dish I will never share again! MINE MINE MINE

Croatian inspired sour apple fritters in a whisky cider sauce, pure fried dough heaven.

Merci to STREET for a meal around the world that made my day!


Gros Bisous... Miss Absinthe

Street Passion and a Two Dollar God

It was a beautiful Saturday in LA...

After scoring $12 worth of one-of-a-kind goodies at the Ozzie Dots $1 sale, 

I took this pic in front of Wacko. Too much passion and two gold feet... 

 Followed up with a girlie French brunch at Figaro and getting a pair of vintage 

red cork platform sandals, at one of my favorite vintage stores, Squaresville.

Driving home from Los Feliz, a garage sale sign led me to this old poster print 

(with gold glitter and huge frame!) of one of my favorite deities, Ganesha for $2! 

He is the Hindu Lord of Removing Obstacles, (among other duties) and I feel blessed 

to have him hanging on my gold living-room wall. I'll take any divine help offered!!!

Gros Bisous... Miss Absinthe

Bright Toes Red Soles

Christian Louboutin's from Crossroads Trader ($65!) + Essie polish in Clambake =

Red Sole Summer LOVE