Alchemy (noun): any magical power or process of transmuting a common substance, usually of little value, into a substance of great value.

Pocket watches are timeless and elegant, but in this day in age with all the iPhones and Blackberry's, who would actually use one? Well, one of my favorite companies, D.L. & Co., has created something that doesn't function quite like a pocket-watch, but still has the same aesthetic appeal.

These solid fragrances are made of soft wax, that you rub your fingers in and apply to wrists, necks or, if you're a crafty hopeless romantic, love letters and other tokens of affections. The fragrances, which also come in candles, are either Lily of the Valley (white floral, hints of jasmine and sandalwood), Yuzu flower (citrus blossom), or Cassis bud (blackberry, fig and cedar) and can be layered to create your own unique scent. And at $30 a pop, these things make fabulous gifts.

Be sure to check out D.L & Co.'s other products, which include amazing stationary, chocolate skulls and the most gorgeous candles you've ever seen.

Hot. Tranny. Mess.

Ahhh, summer! Time for you to put away your mostly-black-New-Yorkers wardrobe and bring out that little hint of color you have hiding all the way in the back of your closet. Or, if you're like me, you still wear black but try to pop in a few bright tones to mix it up.
Aside from my pedicure (which is barbie pink, thank you) I have added in some pretty colors to my make-up collection. I recently got this Urban Decay Indigo Mascara, which adds just the slightest bit of color to eyes. Makes brown and green eyes pop, and just brightens blue eyes.
When it comes to lipstick, I'll leave the red to Hayley and so I recently tried this neon-pink Make-Up forever lipstick. The color is gorgeous on, especially against pale skin and dark hair but its not for the faint of heart- a very bold color that does not come off of vintage Victorian lace shirts (I stand witness to this, RIP shirt).
So yeah. If the inner faux-tranny in you has been dying to come out and play, this summer is the perfect time to let loose. Side Note: These are not to be worn together. I repeat, NOT to be worn together unless you're really trying to look like Sophia Lamar.


(Thanks Romy, for the inspiration on this post.)

"Everybody loves me, and I intend to keep it that way"

I've always had a mild fascination with Sarah Michelle Gellars cocaine-cross from Cruel Intentions, and since that movie, I've kept my eye open for a similar novelty. Lars Marius Larsen's container necklaces are definitely something for the wanna-be drug addict in all of us.

His work in jewelry has been described as Men's Metal, but I think that it can go either way. The work is definitely masculine in his choice of material, but the big chunky monogram bracelets would look equally chic on a skinny little wrist.

Check out the rest of this Norwegians designs and container necklaces and you can get really nostalgic and pop in Cruel Intentions and see Ryan Phillippe pre Reese Wither-away-spoon.

one night in... hendrix?

I mean, why shouldn't Jimi Hendrix have a sex tape? Paris Hilton has one, that slut Kim whatever has one, even Lauren Conrad from Laguna Beach/The Hills has one! 

Check out the trailer, its really funny- Pamela des Barres makes a guest appearance talking about Hendrix's sex appeal, of course.  And incase you didn't get your fill of groupie with the sex video, check out des Barres book, I'm With The Band: Confessions of a Groupie. 

Sorry for the lack of posts.

Have been crazy busy trying to finish my mixed media pieces- stay tuned later this week to see pictures of those and updates from last week and this upcoming week.

PS: everyone holla at Sam and BRoc stuck in L.A.me. 

Love you all.

Yoko

The city that never sleeps.

If you've been living in New York for over a year, and you HAVENT discovered MaxDelivery.com, then smack yourself in the face right now. Go on, do it. Because you've basically been missing out on the best thing in the world. 

MaxDelivery.com is a service on the internet which is basically like having a CVS or Duane Reade on your computer. It has everything you could ever want, from carrots, yogurt and frozen dinners, to condoms, wine and pregnancy tests. The best part is you can order it with a credit card, (ie: your parents) and it comes to you in less than an hour (thats their guarantee).  

The best feeling in the world is when the delivery man rings up on my intercom and says, "Max Delivery!" 

You're never too old to appreciate Strong Bad from HomeStarRunner.com. I remember the first time I was turned on to this website, it was in 10th grade by a friend of mine, who used to spend homeroom speaking in the Home Staw Wunner voice. Surely, I became an addict of Strong Bads e-mails... HOW COULD YOU NOT!? So when this new game, "Cool Game for Attractive People" came out, I was instantly hooked.
Chicka, chicka EMAIL.....WOOOOO.

Once upon a time, you dressed so fine

What kind of self-indulgent lush would I be if I didn't write an entry on my blog about champagne? Clearly not a good one.
Veuve Clicquot has long been a favorite of mine.. ever since I was a little tyke when my Daddy would pour me a mini glass on New Years Eve, and I would toast with my pinkys out. I guess this is really a poor example of parenting but hell, I'm not an alcoholic yet!
I recently checked out their e-site to discover that VC has a myriad of toys and fun things you can buy... How did I ever live without this VC bracelet!?
So if your heart hurts from not having known about all these wonderfully kitschy products that VC has to offer, check out the e-store. For everything else VC, visit your local liquor store, bitch!

I don't need no hook for this shit.

So if you've been an avid reader of my of my blog, you're familiar with one of my first posts featuring my boy Samuel and his music. Well Samuel, known best for N.N.K.I (never not killing it, bitch), is back with his usually shenanigans and has new music up on his site.  AND be sure to check out the other men behind the music, the boys from the Knocks, J Patt and B Roc.  With their powers combined, they form Heavy Roc Music.  These kids are about to take over the music community so stay educated and don't miss Samuel's album release party, April 30th, 2008 at  Pianos. 

Be sure to check out Samuel's cover of "Shorty is the Shit" and my personal favorite, the tid-bit they have up of "I Heart New York". 

Oh, and while you're at it, send your Barfday wishes to B Roc who can finally say goodbye to his fake ID starting tomorrow. 

Hey pretty baby, get high with me.

What kind of pothead would I be if I didn't post something on my blog about 4.20? 

A STONED ONE, I guess, since I missed the holiday post! SO heres my attempt at redemption.

Released on 4.20, naturally, Pot Culture: the A - Z guide to stoned Language & Life has been getting a lot of hype due to the content, clearly, and the contributors.  Celebrities give life lessons about the culture of schmoking the herb. For example, Steve-O will properly explain how to make a can bong and Jack Nicholson will reveal his "stoniest" movie.  And Kiki Dunst puts in her two-cents, duh. 

While I think most stoners would prefer to spend money on a dime-bag than a book, it makes a nice addition to any coffee table.  And hell, if you buy it and it turns out to really suck, do what I did in high school, and use the pages to roll a j.