Jimmy...

As you all know by now I'm an artist. My inspiration comes from all over the place. I was watching a Crash Investigation James Dean's Death on NatGeo last night and became so intrigued by this beautiful man. I've always loved 1950's movie stars and all the glamor associated with that era. My mother always tells me I was born in the wrong time period. Ha. But back to the point. Although I've always know about James Dean, I didn't really know who he was. I got inspired last night, and started working on some art piece ideas and doing major Dean research. He was a such a beautifully complicated and intelligent man. He was an art lover and avid photographer. His untimely death was so tragic. Only 24, a year older than myself. Insane.

I love the inspiration I've found through learning about this man. I can't wait to get some solid pieces created.

Now this all begs the question What inspires you?

Modcloth.com

Eeekkk. This is a super cute and fun fall dress. I'm in love. What do you think?
It's from http://www.modcloth.com/
They sell retro indie clothing as well as shoes, and accessories. Check it out. Everything seem very reasonably priced too.
So much fab going on on that site.

One more for the night...Gagalicious.

I must say I'm extremely intrigued by Ms. Lady Gaga. She amazingly talented and so eccentric. Her passion and fashion is fab. I know a lot of people find her incredibly strange, but I don't. I love all that is different. She's inspired by Warhol, and I love that. Why? Because he is my inspiration as well.

I've been considering being Lady Gaga for Halloween if I go out. Oddly enough it would be an easy costume for me.

So what are you all dressing up as for Halloween? And how do you feel about Ms. Gaga?

Tattoos

Surprise, surprise I have a tattoo.

This is something I swore up and down I would never do. I couldn't imagine something so permanent being on my body. After a certain amount of time I thought about it and felt like something that pertains to my art and myself was a good way to go and I wanted to get a tattoo.
Originally I got a small hand drawn heart that use when I sign my art work on my wrist. I was so proud of it.

As you can see it was very tiny. After several months if faded considerably and I wanted to add more to it. I thought about this addition for a long time and this is what happened...




I got a self drawn font and another matching heart tattooed on my wrist. This tattoo manifested for so many reasons. You need to remember to be loved, give love, and love yourself. Otherwise life will not be nearly what you wish for it to be. So BE LOVE, radiate it!

How do you guys feel about tattoos? Are they taboo to you or beautiful?

Do you like music?

Tonight I'm letting it all out. All these blog post have been building up and there are things I think you should know.

First off during the summer I discovered this amazing band called Green River Ordinance. They opened for Gavin DeGraw, but I missed them perform the first time. However they opened for DeGraw again at another show to my surprise. I was blown away. It takes a lot to get me into liking a band, and if your a band that gets me dancing by the end of your set it's over. I met the guys that night and bought there CD. I listened to it on repeat during my long 3 1/2 hour drive home. I was hooked.
On September 26th the were going to be opening at a show in Charleston, SC. I was stoked. I went, they rocked. These guys are amazingly talented and super nice.
So I want to make a pitch to you all for my friends GRO.
You all should check out GREEN RIVER ORDINANCE.

And for the next month or technically until Oct. 21st they are offering a free download of their song "Come On" at http://greenriverordinance.com/free/



Please take advantage of this and check these guys out. You won't regret it.

Thank you and that's a rap.

P.S. Here are some pics of me and the fellas for some added flair haha.


Denton, myself, Josh

Myself and Joshua

Blog Changes...

I started this blog last year with the intention of being a gossip ranting crazy. Then I decided to go another route and write about beauty products and such. I think I love makeup and nail polish more now than I ever have. Haha. However I'm making a slight change to the blog. Nothing crazy, but something to fit into where I'm at in my life a little more.
Two of my art pieces will be displayed on the blog directly linking you to my art website. It's my first love. Just a little blog makeover so don't be alarmed if you follow or happen by my blog once in a while. I will still be be talking all things beauty, but I'll be adding a little more of my spice to it.

I feel Fall in the air...

For the first time tonight I feel the chill of fall in the air. I must say I'm not super fond of it. I'm the kind of girl that likes the no shoes no socks simplicity of summer. Oh bother.

So I've got a new polish order coming soon from http://head2toebeauty.com/index.html and I'm very excited. I picked up 2 polishes from Orly Matte Couture Collection as well as the Matte top coat. I've also been trying to find a gray polish and haven't had any luck so I grabbed the China Glaze polish in Recycle. I'll try to swatch once they come in. OH P.S. Check out Head2toebeauty.com for some great polish buys!!!

I'm totally loving the matte polishes. I hate that the wear is short lived, but I can deal. I change my polish so often that it doesn't matter.

Moving on. I bought some presh Hello Kitty stud earring recently. I know I'm 23, but it's a cute thing from my childhood that I can enjoy.


What are some of your favorite childhood indulgences?

I'm honestly going to try to step into my blogger shoes a little more often. As I've stated in previous posts my art keeps me busy most of the time, and now I'm getting more exposure which is amazing.

Until later...