Photo via this site.

Dudeguy and I are gallivanting up and down the Oregon coast at present, so I may be a little sluggish at getting comments posted/answered.  I’m trying to get back to nature and ish, so I’m not hovering over my computer as usual.

I will be answering all of your questions in a separate post when I get back.  I wouldn’t send you guys on a fruitless journey to the center of my mind.  ;D

Oh…and of course, I left my camera in L.A.

*WHOMP*

If you haven’t been here before, imagine LOTS of trees, several species of birds that I’ve only seen on the Discovery channel and lots of wild blackberries everywhere.  Imagine Twin Peaks, only larger and less freaky with more rain.  And seals.

Yep.  That’s about right.

I missed my 10-year high school reunion this weekend.  No, that doesn’t have anything to do with the rest of this post, but it felt like a great opening.  Roll with it.

Bakers clog wedge thingies
mutilated Hanes shirt
AA jeans
Rossmore necklace

I guess it was only a matter of time before I found a clog incarnate that was worthy enough to add to my incredible shrinking shoe collection (as bass-ackwards as that sounds, it’s the truth).  I blame this one and this blog…and by extension, this one for showing me that blog.  Curse all of you for convincing me that these are best styled with the many pairs of jeans and slouchy things I own.

*shakes fist*

No, they aren’t Celine (sheeeeeeeeeeiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit), but they’re good enough.  Actually, they’re GREAT.  These joints are more comfortable and interesting looking than any flats I own and given my usual lax style of dressing, that bodes extremely well for their future.

Of note: I’m pretty sure these came off of the same assembly line as the Jeffrey Campbell versions which cost nearly twice as much.  The only differences I could spot were stitch size and color/leather combinations.  If you’re in the market, I suggest you get to comparison shopping.  After that (and if you can), go to a physical store to get them.  They run small and the novelty just might wear off before you hand over your money.

Seriously.

Picture via this site.

It just dawned on me that this blog is 2 years old (tomorrow…I think…don’t feel like checking…and I suck at dates).

** UPDATE: Ok, I checked.  Turns out it was August 12th…yeaaaaaaaaaaah. **

Anyway, to “celebrate” I’m going to do a Question & Answer post.

Fire away.

Seen at The Art of Nonconformity.  Purchase limited edition prints here.

I wouldn’t mind having this mounted behind my couch…to remind me of what I should be doing when I’m actually doing things that aren’t nearly as productive as talking or working…things like like posting a video of Lykke Li covering Rick Ross’s “Hustlin’.”

Seen over at Rush Miller’s blog which comes with the highest commendations for you luvahs of music.

Pretty freakin’ sweet, eh?

Get The Inbetweeners via Netflix; see promos & clips on Hulu; full episodes on this site that came up via search.

This may be the only reason I am wishing that Time Warner renews its contract(s) in the next coming weeks.  If you are unfamiliar, please rectify that as soon as possible.  I’ve provided links to the right for your perusal and convenience. 

The Inbetweeners. Season 3.

I CAN’T WAIT.

Following is a snippet of a conversation between dudeguy and I regarding an article I read this weekend.  The idea of minimalism and paring down possessions is a fascinating and motivating topic for me and everytime I read a piece on the subject and share the info with my consort, the response is usually an eye-roll + heavy sign, a “you’re cleaning out your closet again, arent you?” or something to that effect. 

“Babe, I was reading an article online about a couple that went from living in a two-bedroom apartment with two cars to a shoebox apartment, no cars, and they managed to clear $30,000 in debt!  In three years!”

“Oh yeah?”

“Yeah.  This woman managed to get all of her posessions down to 100 thi…”

“She has too much stuff.”

“But she only has 100 things…clothes included…”

“TOO MUCH!  Half a sandwich and three sheets of toilet paper are all you need.”

“…”

“And if your belly is full, you don’t really need that half a sandwich.”

“But what about the next day?”

“Well, you’re gonna have to find another three sheets of toilet paper.” 

I’m still not sure how serious he was when he said this.  Given his love for Woody Guthrie and the hobo-life, I’m not really sure I want to know.

Seen over at Style Porn.  Thank you ten-thousand times.

This may be the greatest song in the history of the world.

Why?

Because I said so.  Yep.  That simple.

Cee-Lo Green can do no wrong in my eyes.  Ever.  Here is another example of why:

I would try to break down how great this video is, but that would take about three straight days of typing and a lot of research.  I don’t have that kind of time.

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Are we sensing a theme yet?  A sort of “Alicia likes people who are weird for the sake of weird and embrace the hell out of it” theme?  Yeah?  Good, because that’s kind of the theme.

A couple of posts ago, my damie kips asked what a soul clap was.  I’m using this as an excuse to post one of my favorite music videos: Conversations by Mannie Fresh. 

Despite the numerous moments of WIN contained in this visual masterpiece, I don’t think it was widely released.  Between Mannie’s wig game, dance tutorials, and all the glitter/leopard print/crushed velvet, I still can’t comprehend why this happened. 

Now sliiiide and do the waterfall.  Sliiiide and let the rain come down.

Who knew that these little birds would have caused a mini-movement? 

Answer: definitely not me.  In fact, I’m still trying to process how and if all of this really happened.  

Only in America can a lowly “fashun” blogger get on a respected news outlet for Photoshop fuckery. 

My mind is blown. 

Thank you to @LidiaAnain for making this.  Humbling and hilarious.

While I really didn’t expect the #brownTwitterbird thing to become a meme on Twitter, go viral, and then land me a mention on NPR’s “All Things Considered” (umm, WHAT?!?!) I was happy to have played a part in fostering creativity while “taking the piss” out of an article that ruffled a lot of feathers (no pun intended…ok, maybe a little bit).

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYY!!!

Thank you to everyone who joined in on the fun, made a bird, posted a blog response, or *fist pumped* in solidarity.  You guys are great.

Last Thursday, I and many others from the L.A. fashion blogger scene attended the launch of Brian Lichtenberg’s collaboration with SkynForever 21 atop the Beverly Center.

Imagine this, but with more people, hors d’ ouevres, loud music, and a mini-bar.  Photo jacked from Forever 21.

In true Alicia form, I grabbed a fistful of mini cupcakes and s’mores tarts (shouts out to Duck Duck Mousse) and a cup of Stella.  With vitals secured and wonderment in my eyes (due to tons of well dressed people/glitter/caution tape tees), it was time to celebrate the line and that so many of my favorite folks were hanging out in one place. 

FACE! FACE! FACE!!!  MOI, Nik the Moptop Maven, and Lori of His Hers Chicago.  Jacked from The Moptop Maven.

There was a table full of DIY action, great music courtesy of DJ Lindsay Luv, and pretty people everywhere.  LOTS of great shoes…

Yeah, that should have been followed by a picture, but in another true Alicia form, I forgot my camera.  Gotta love that.

No?

Not so much?

Neither do I, so you’ll have to trust me.  Better yet, check out Racked LA, Mondette and Style Section LA for more event coverage.  

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A hearty *soul clap* for Natalie of Fashion Intel for inviting me and to Forever 21 for putting on the event!