Dirtee Hollywood Molly Crabapple Collection Launch

Dr.Sketchy's models strike poses in tees from the Dirtee Hollywood Molly Crabapple collection at the Ron Robinson, Fred Segal Melrose launch event.

Fabulously coifed burlesque models striking poses amongst the clothing racks is not your average sight at Fred Segal on Melrose. However, since Molly Crabapple- the brilliantly subversive mind behind Dr.Sketchy's Anti-Art School (Burlesque life-drawing events) has entered the building nothing is average any longer. Crabapple was in house to promote her collaboration with Dirtee Hollywood for a line of super soft, perfectly cut tee's and tanks featuring her frisky drawings. I guess "frisky" is a bit of an understatement considering her work has been compared to, "a limerick shared amongst good company in a Victorian parlor." Celebrating the deliciously saucy launch at Ron Robinson at Fred Segal Crabapple sketched live while a DJ spun music to get your art on. Upon arrival we were given little sketch pads and pencils to capture the model's as they posed in their Dirtee Hollywood tees and striped thigh-highs. The hair was somewhere between punk rock, and Marie Antoinette (the Sofia Coppola version, of course). All the while the event decreed, "let them buy t-shirts!"

put on your dancing shoes

{shoes} Tenoversix Kat Pumps

When it comes to shoes it's not easy to play favorites. If you asked me to pick a favorite pair from my closet, I would have to go with these slightly sparkly Kat pumps from Tenoversix. The Cuban heel makes them a reasonable bet for walking, even running in, which is important criteria when choosing a favorite shoe as making a speedy escape or scaling a fence is always of the utmost importance.

Fashion's Night Out

{photos from the FW10 fashion show at the Beverly Center}

Better late than never. Some images from last years Fashion's Night Out fashion show presented by the Beverly Center which was the hub of all FNO:LA events. I especially love the first picture, the model lost her shoe and then continued down the runway like a trooper. The silhouettes of the onlookers casting shadows against the wall is priceless. Some Fall/Winter trends included structured leather jackets, military accents especially on coats, high boots, and animal prints especially leopard.

Downtown LA Artwalk

{fig.1} Ten in front of Poplock Gallery wearing a vintage dress and Madewell belt {fig.2} Artwalk style- Isabelle poses in head-to-toe vintage and rad ripped tights

the TREND: Black Shearling

{fig.1} The original Burberry shearling jacket 1919- via anothermag {fig.2} The modern Burberry flight jacket on the FW10 runway- style.com {fig.3 & 4} Streetstyle- Chictopia

Who doesn't like a warm fuzzy? Especially in the form of a spectacularly draped shearling beauty who hugs you in all the right places. The shearling jacket has come incredibly far from its roots as a strictly utilitarian piece. You know those fantastic leather flight jackets all over the Burberry Prorsum runway right now? The original was designed in 1919 to keep pilots warm and toasty in open cockpit planes during the first and second world wars. The modern versions captured so perfectly in these street style photos are my favorite look this winter. The perfect combo of edge and insouciance, a look that is oh so New York City and oh so cozy.

black and white

{top} Wilfred for Aritzia "Heloise" Blouse {harem pants} Wilfred for Aritzia "Casbah" Pants {shoes} Jeffrey Campbell "Splendid" Platform Woodies {crystal bullet necklace} Etsy in the style of Unearthen

This outfit is super simple. Okay, it's almost lazy even and ridiculously easy-peasy, but I love the way the blouse drapes, and the perfect slouchy pleats on the pants. Casual, but career-minded and very classic. Sometimes being simple is quite alright.

Pike Place and Rainy Days

{fig.1} Seattle's famous Pike Place Market {scarf & oversized "grandpa" cardigan} Wilfred by Aritzia {jeans} Current Elliott {hobo bag} See By Chloe {rain boots} Loeffler Randall {fig.4} Yummy Washington Apples at the market

It's a lazy weekend visiting Seattle, a few rain clouds in the sky and the occasional sprinkle. A perfect day for a visit to the Pike Place Market in an equally lazy outfit. I love a goof oversized "grandpa" cardigan, my favorite go-to for coziness and comfort. I also love a good pair of wellies for puddle jumping. Loeffler Randall makes the best galoshes ever because they look like rubber versions of their Matilde boot with which I am completely enamored.

Seattle is my hometown and I never really appreciated it until I moved away. "You'll miss the mountains," they would say pointing to the Cascades, "and the view of ferries on the Puget Sound." I shook my head then, but now I know they were right. I guess it's easy to become disillusioned with the city you grew-up in. Luckily my family is still there, so visiting is always an option and a great escape from the craziness of LA. Hello Mount Rainier, I've missed you. Hi there Space Needle, it's great to see you again.

Visiting Vancouver

{fig.1 & 2} Dr.Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden {coat} Topshop {jeans} Current Elliot {hobo bag} See by Chloe - "Ring Around" Bag {flats} Marc by Marc Jacobs {fig. 3-6} Aritzia at Pacific Centre window displays. So many cute and cozy things for winter!

It's easy to escape Seattle. Just point yourself north and drive until the highway narrows and the evergreens get taller. Next stop Canada. Trips to Vancouver always remind me of my childhood. It was a favorite, and somewhat lazy family road trip. There were always stops at Dr. Sun Yat Sen's Chinese garden, Science World's strange Epcot-like dome, shopping at the Metropolis at Metrotown, and trying to find the white rock at White Rock. Not to mention wildly fabulous notions like getting pizza at McDonalds and poutine (fries topped with gravy and cheese curds, yum!) at Burger King. After all road trips and fast food go hand in hand. On this particular trip there were quite a few orders of poutine, as well as traveling off the beaten-path to Granville Island. My new favorite nook in the city.

Vancouver is also home to Aritzia, my all time favorite retailer. This chain is easily Canada's best kept secret. So I couldn't help taking photographs of their shop windows. Granted Seattle is lucky enough to have our own Aritzia, but there was something a little extra special about shopping at the Canadian store.