Full Moons Make Me Feel Fine

Trippy fire twirlers

Gettin' my groove on in my favorite vintage top that I got on some website whose name I sadly can't recall. Thanks to my friend, Chhaya, for snapping this candid shot and the one below.

The full moon drum circle in Miami Beach was rockin' this Saturday night. It is quite possibly the most fun thing I've done in Miami ever, and I can't wait to go again. Next time my ensemble will be much more dance-ready. I'm envisioning a sarong skirt, maybe a jingle bell anklet, definitely some type of head band involving feathers, and shoes will be left in the car.

After all that jammin', we were famished and stopped for a snack at a cafe across from Deauville Beach Resort

The venture to Lotus House was a success! I scored an Oscar de La Renta dress for $15 bucks. It's a size 10 (which I definitely am not), but after I take it in a little on the side seams and remove a few of the lower buttons, I'll technically have a customized designer maxi dress with a sassy slit.

As one dude said, blockposters.com is "a great, cheap way to fill up wall space". Just upload a picture from your computer, decide how many 8.5 x 11 sheets you want it to be, print, and assemble your groovy FREE art. It's a fun, economical option for students looking to shield themselves from the hideous white concrete of their dorm rooms.

This Weekend:

Friday:

check out Lotus House Thrift

Homestead Rodeo

Saturday:

Plan A: Miami Beach Full Moon Drum Circle

Plan B in case Plan A gets broken up early:

Moonchine Full Moon Party (with Drum Circle)

8pm onward, free

Inside: sushi, drink specials, kareoke. Outside: drum circle around the fire on the back patio

Held at: Moonchine Asian Bistro, 7100 Biscayne Blvd.

Wish I Had Art Skills

Two of my best friends' birthdays were on Monday. I got one of them this Truly Madly Deeply Alice in Wonderland v-neck. It reminds me of the playful watercolor prints of the talented Caroline from Looks Good to Me. My two favorites are below.

Sadly, Make Love Not War is already sold out

La Boheme

These Boots are Made for Walkin'

I've had these Tecnica boots since this summer that I bought at Dolly Python (one of my favorite stores in Dallas) for $28! I finally got to wear them for the first time this weekend when I went up to Minnesota for my cousin's wedding.

"Nikangel's Plastic Temptation" by Angelica Belin is at the Wallflower Gallery in Miami until Feb. 26th.

I could totally see something similar to these mannequins being used in a trendy/edgy resale shop or to display clothing pieces for online vintage clothing stores. I mean, wouldn't you click on a thumbnail image of an outfit that appeared to be modeled by a blue person with brightly colored hair?

Read

Over the summer I read a biography on Jane Digby. She was the ultimate rebel, way before it was cool, spending the later part of her life split between Damascus and the Syrian desert with her sheik husband . Initially she went to Syria for a little adventure and to find a new horse. Obviously her plans changed, but what a great idea! If I was to ever buy a horse, I'd want to go to Syria (hitting Damascus, Palmyra and Beirut, Lebanon) and get a dappled Arabian from an actual Arabic person.

But then I'd outfit it with Moroccan-style gear, because it's just so awesome.

Crossfade: Miami New Times' wonderfully informative music blog

Dreams Do Come True

Chelsea Handler is coming out with a new book March 9th, and coming to the Jackie Gleason Theater in Miami Beach on March 26th!!

Chelsea Handler + Ultra Musical Festival = BEST WEEKEND EVER

Spanish Moss Vintage

214 --> 305

surfmonk.com

Well I'm back in the MIA, and I'm ready to hit the ground running with my new Nikon D5000 and Surfmonk pullover.

Fun party idea from an old Papercity issue

Toms

Not only does he help kids, but he's from Dallas and is super sexy with an accent a la Matthew McConaughey

Yup, that's Blake's signature on my shoe

I bought plain white ones to decorate before the more fashionable ones came out. Progress has been slow.

Dallas Radio

Been listening to KXT 91.7 and Lone Star 92.5 (which was promoting itself at the Wylie Theater before the Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra performance I went to a few weeks back)

Morocco

Went to Morocco the summer before last...

The tanneries of Fes. Stayed at the Palais Jamai. Fes is definitely the most authentic/least westernized city we went to.

The Menara gardens in Marrakech.

Marrakech is kind of overwhelming.Sadly, La Mamounia was closed for renovation at the time we were there. I want to go back so I can take my time and check out more things.

At the Mohammed V mausoleum in Rabat

Essaouira: It's actually kinda chilly due to the wind, which also makes it a phenomenal kite surfing spot. I recommend getting a jacket there; that's what I did. (see below)

It was nice to end the trip with chillin' at Essaouira after the craziness of Marrakech and the Djemaa el Fna

In my opinion, the best guide books are those put out DK

See more photos from Morocco on Facebook

Went to the F.I.G. v.i.p preview party last night in Dallas (for free!). It's where boutiques and suppliers get together for the weekend to unload unsold seasonal merchandise at 50-75% off. I got this amazing black and white cropped sweater jacket by Central Park West for $60, a badass black motorcycle jacket by My Tribe, and a strapless brown striped maxi dress by Tylie Malibu.

I'm going to wear the sweater jacket tonight for dinner at Five Sixty (I hear the Surf 'n' Turf sushi roll is amazing) and then to the Mav's game!

Hippie Trail

Ripped these pages out of a Departures magazine. I'm soooo doing this- not this summer but next summer. Click on the pages to make them bigger.

Assouline publishes the chicest books in existence. It is touted as "the fashion crowd's favorite publisher." I already own Gypset Style (see my first post ever) and Be My Guest.

These are the next three I'd like to get: To India with Love, Adventure Hotel Stories, and In the Spirit of Miami Beach. I'll buy used copies on Amazon where they're a heck of a lot cheaper.

I haven't been crazy about motorcycles since I burned a hole in my calf on the pipes of a Harley when I was kid. I may have to reconsider; this Ducati Paul Smart 1000 is hot.

Went to Si for dinner with my friend Rachel a few nights ago. It's quite quaint and the food is delectable, but I need to go back when the weather is better so I can sit outside on the back porch to better appreciate the awesome view of the downtown Dallas skyline. If you go, be sure to try the sangria.

Danny Clinch

Danny Clinch photos - there are 20 of them hanging in the W in South Beach

This just screams "DIY PROJECT!" With a little leg work, I bet perfect pieces could be found at Goodwill or a thrift shop.

Nanette Leopore embroidered cotton sweater vest

Another Important Culture

Saw Funk Dirty play last night in Deep Ellum

Intown Mix Dallas

New York

So this is the view I've been waking up to the past few days while staying with one of my "aunts" in Jersey City. The ferry is the most fun way to get into the city.

I saw two plays while there: In the Heights and Hair. In the Heights has won a few Tony awards and such, but I didn't love it. It didn't have any catchy songs and the subject matter (immigrants living in the barrio) stressed and bummed me out.

Hair, on the other hand, was a blast. Warning: It is not for the easily embarrassed or conservative types. The actors interact with the crowd in hilarious and unexpected ways, and there's a scene where all the characters just get naked.

I coordinated my outfit with the play by wearing a vintage suede fringe vest that I cajoled my mom into passing down to me.

At the end, the audience is invited to get on stage and dance with cast. FYI: There is alcohol served during intermission if you need a little confidence boost to dance onstage.

At The ENK show at the Piers we found these Chan Luu tops among other things, and of course picked out half a dozen of the fabulous wrap bracelets that she does. Will be available at Turtletique soon.

My mom picked out some cool buckles/belts from R.U. Swanky?. She was nice enough to get me this Indian head model.

Next time I go to NY, I'd love to stay at The Jane.