Angelspit - - Meeting Amelia Arsenic

I went and saw Angelspit at Chain Reaction in Anaheim, CA last night. 

Happily, I got to meet Amelia Arsenic after the show and spent a few minutes chatting with her.  She was very warm and and friendly, it was wonderful to meet her.  I couldn't stop staring at her makeup, so expertly applied and blended - she does great work!

For those curious, she's wearing Illamasqua nail polish in Radium.  I also got to show her that I was wearing my shirt from her A is for Arsenic line, something that I was excited about since it's not everyday you get to meet the designer of the clothes you wear.  Thanks to Amelia for being inspiring, down to earth and unique!

Tiny Victorian Cottage

How cool is this!?

A lady named Sandra Foster, turned a Catskills hunting lodge into: A Tiny Victorian Cottage.

I want to do something like that someday!  I'm in love with this idea and think everyone should have some sort of chance to create their own quiet space like this!

Crystal Castles - Year of Silence

I am so obsessed with this song right now, I think it's fantastic!  When I hear it, I want to dance and create.

Thanks for Christopher Kroll for telling me about this song.  <3

What is your favorite song right now?

Himalayan Salt Rock Lamps

I got a set of these salt rock lamps for my birthday this year.  I would say that, price-wise, your best bet would be to order these salt rock lamps online.  I have found that specialty healing shops, etc. seem to overprice them and charge a lot.   Clicking the picture above will bring you to a set of two salt rock lamps that are available on Amazon.

If you know me, you know that I really like Himalayan salt rock home decor, whether it be lamps, candle holders, solid plates of it, etc.  The warm, rich color that the rock turns when illuminated is beautiful and there are supposed to be a multitude of health benefits associated with these lamps (though as far as I know, this has not been proven).  Besides offering a gentle glow to soothe and calm, these lamps are said to emit negative ions, which help with reducing dust, bacteria, pet odor, insomnia, idor, allergies, sinus issues, depression, migraines, anxiety, fatigue, colds, ADHD, and asthma [source]. 

These lamps are one of my most favorite things I have ever received.  I love the soft glow, the fact that they are a conversation piece in my home and office (I have one at home and one at work on my desk), the fact that no two are the same and just the way I feel when I look at them.  I definitely think I will have these lamps for many years to come.

Here is what my lamp looks like in my bedroom (at dusk). 

I keep it next to my fish, Magma, because I know he enjoys the soft glow.

The original Cosmopolitan story - by Cointreau staring Dita Von Teese

I love this video - I think Dita Von Teese looks beautiful in it!

Ikea Picture Frame Project

I took a picture frame and a poster that I bought at Ikea and...

 

           Without Flash                                                With Flash                

I cut the poster down and turned it into this!  Please excuse the reflection of me in the glass.  I have to admit that I saw this poster with this frame on display at Ikea like 6 months ago but I have been dreaming about it since we moved into our apartment.  I love the mix of the ornate/feminine frame and the yellow/green tinged flowers.  I think together it looks beautiful!  This is just the thing I needed to do to add something whimsical to our bedroom entrance area.

What is your favorite home project that you have worked on lately?

How to Destroy Angels - The Space in Between

 How to Destroy Angels: The Space in Between

How to Destory Angels is a new band that includes Trent Reznor, his wife Mariqueen Maandig and Atticus Ross.  I think this video [above] is beautiful and I can't wait to hear and see more.  The styling and emotion evoked in this music video goes with the music perfectly.  Everything from the simplicity of the hotel room they are in, to the way the dress she is wearing singes under the heat of the fire, is a good aesthetic choice.  I think it is one of the better music videos I have seen in a long time.

Click this picture to hear their first single 'Drowning' (and buy it if you like) on Amazon.

2009 Fall Beauty Trends [according to Sephora]

According to the latest catalogue from Sephora, the fall beauty trends are:

The Cat Eye - I love this, classic and looks fantastic on everyone!
Candy Colors - LOVE this trend that is happening right now! Check out Limecrime Makeup, for some seriously intense colors that I am sure you will fall in love with! (Review to be up in the near future). Also, check out Shrinkle (see picture above - that's her!) and you will be sure to be impressed with some hardcore inspirational looks!
Extreme Smoky Eye - I've always loved this! And I don't think people should only wear it at night, I think that wearing a smoky eye during the day is like your own little, secret confidence booster!
Gray Eyes - As in gray eyeshadow all around the eye - romantic and sweet, I love this as well.

Bold Brows - I've yet to pull this one off that well, I have light/thin brows and it's hard to get out of my comfort zone with that. I enjoy darkening them but making them appear larger or bushier brings me to a level of nervousness and insecurity. I DO love them on other people though (i.e., Kat Von D).
Big Hair - Maybe because I was born in the 80's, I have an innate sense that this is such a great look for women or men (with the right haircut of course). The higher the hair, the closer to God? Nonetheless, I love it, give me teased, back-combed hair (done with a a touch of classiness and intent to make it look good). It is wonderful that we are going to get to see it all around us!
Dark Lips - Love, love, love them! Bold, vampy, and altogether sultry. I think a dark lip can ooze confidence and sex appeal. I think it shows the rest of the world you are comfortable in who you are. And I definitely don't think it needs to be reserved just for that Friday-night-out.

What are some of your favorite brands to achieve some of these trends? Any recommendations for me?