"The Blonds" Have More Fun

Philippe and David Blond are a pair of New York designers known for their flamboyant, embellished, and very glamorous creations. With an attention to craftsmanship and an eye for detail, The Blonds have garnered a vast celebrity clientèle, including stars like Róisín Murphy, Katy Perry, Rihanna, and Debbie Harry. Be prepared to see more of The Blonds, because I have a feeling they're the new Heatherette.

Visit: www.theblondsnewyork.com

The Blonds Spring 2009 Collection (I love the runway mix... Róisín + Donna Summer = LOVE)

New St. Vincent Album - "Actor"

Former Sufjan Stevens and Polyphonic Spree collaborator Annie Clark (aka. St. Vincent) returns with her second studio album, Actor, released on May 5. Inspired by vintage Disney films such as Snow White and Sleeping Beauty, the new album is a lush soundscape of strings, fuzz guitars and Annie's signature voice.

You can download the first single, The Strangers for free on St. Vincent's website.

Róisín Murphy by Simon Henwood

Simon Henwood is the artist who did the paintings of Róisín Murphy for her "Ruby Blue" album. He recently teamed up with Lone Costume for a series of shirts featuring his paintings. Simon has also recently worked with Kanye West for the "Love Lockdown" video and Róisín Murphy for her clip for "Movie Star".

Visit: http://www.simonhenwood.com

Hella Good!

I am very excited... I'll be seeing No Doubt this summer, on my birthday!! My friend Elaine and I scored some pretty decent seats today, and I'm stoked! Can't wait to see Gwen and the gang tear it up on stage. I grew up listening to No Doubt, I remember when Tragic Kingdom came out and everyone was into "Don't Speak". "Return Of Saturn" is my personal favorite No Doubt album. LOVED the single "New", and LOVED the video for it!

"New" video directed by Jake Scott.

New Illustration

Just a new drawing I've been working on in the last couple days. It's all done in felt-tip pen. Click for larger view, if you wish. :)

Isabella Rossellini's Green Porno

One of my favorite actresses, Isabella Rossellini, has released a series of short films titled "Green Porno". In them, she re-enacts the mating rituals of a variety of insects, including dragonfly, bee, praying mantis, fly, and spider. These films were screened at the Sundance Film Festival and the Berlin Film Festival, and you can view all the short films online on the Sundance Film Channel. Not only are they hilarious, but you might learn a thing or two as well!

Watch Green Porno On The Sundance Channel

Lara Stone Gets Naughty

Supermodel Lara Stone appears in a controversial photo shoot for the February 2009 issue of Vogue Paris, photographed by Steven Klein. I love when editorial shoots push viewers out of their comfort zone. It creates buzz and encourages discussion. Love it? Hate it? (Click on images for a larger view. The last one is particularly interesting).