Arts Bombast: Punk in Museums?
If you know me (and internet-knowing me totally counts) then you know that two of my fav things in life are punk music and art museums. No, you know what, … Continue reading
In the Mood For… Post-Punk Pins
I’ve been feeling the buttons lately. My friend Krissie bought me some Twin Peaks pins recently, and I just went to an event at this legit Chicana/punk art gallery (Everlasting … Continue reading
Style Ish: Maiden Nation
“Here, visionary women rule and fresh, new design is the law.” [Yoko Ono] [Gloria Steinem and Pamela Hughes] Maiden Nation is a new ethical jewelry line featuring designs from Yoko … Continue reading
Arts Bombast: Malcom McLaren
Happy Birthday (and RIP), Mr. McLaren. You single-handedly translated several major underground music movements into just-the-right-amount-of-shocking, fashionable, marketable products. Bravo. The pseudo-Situationist sure could craft though. From the Pistols and … Continue reading
Style Ish: Modern Western
I’ve been thinking recently about how to bring my Southwestern obsession (and “roots”) to my Bay Area wardrobe. You know, without totally looking all “cowgirl.” Some mod-western ideas: [Prabal Gurung] … Continue reading
Style Ish: Harajuku Punk
パンクロック永遠に! When most people think of Harajuku style, I feel like they think: out-of-control bubblegum pink, pigtails, gothic Lolitas, Gwen Stefani bullshit… well it’s not all so over the top … Continue reading
Style Ish: Anita Lane
Anita Lane is my current style icon. Like all of Nick Cave’s dream women, she’s got the angsty sexpot thing down for sure. GOOD GOD, that messy hair: She also … Continue reading
Style Ish: Yoko Ono x Opening Ceremony
Sometimes I post about fashion. Namely when I find collections created by artists or musicians such as Kim Gordon, Courtney Love, or in this case, the inimitable Yoko Ono. Somewhat … Continue reading
Style Ish: DIY jackets
There are few things in this life better than a tried-and-true, genuinely DIY punk jacket. Whether denim or leather, it defies the conventional style notions that “less is more” and … Continue reading
Style Ish: Never the Bride
Fashion punk rock icon and general disaster of a human being Courtney Love created a clothing line. It’s called Never the Bride, and I’m on the fence about the flapper-dresses-with-docs-and-rainbow-hair … Continue reading
Ribbon Around A Bomb 