Fangophilia in LA

One of the most creative and unique jewelry line, Fangophilia, has its first pop-up shop in America, and I am so thrilled that it's LA! 

Today, I attened the opening-day of the shop and got to meet the artist behind it all. 

Taro Hanabusa is a dentist from Tokyo with a secret agenda: he is also an ingenious jewelry designer who has designed accessories for many American artists such as Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, and is currently working with Nicki Minaj and Brooke Candy. 

Location: Mack Sennett Studios
The Pop-up shop will last until November 2nd

The space is set up very nicely.
The underground-industrial feel is fitting for this type of work since it almost makes it feel like you have entered a hidden lab of a mad dentist.…partly true :P

This particular face-piece was hand-crafted for the legendary Michael Jackson.

You can clearly see his facial features and definitions on the mold.

It is truly exquisite. 

Someday I will be able to get a face-armor personalized for myself.

In the meantime, I am impatiently waiting for my very own fangs to be made!!

I got my mold done today, but he will finish making the actual metal-form of the fangs when he returns to his lab in Tokyo.

I'm so stoked to have it done! eeeekkk

   

..::Thank you Taro-san so much for visiting LA and providing us with such original pieces of art::..

PHOTO BY: Jawny

Taro-san and I

Deandri Halloween Sale

A beautiful little church, concealed in the raucous city of LA, houses Deandri's charmed show room. 

Fit for the season of Halloween, its glistening stained glass compliments all of the lovely and dark clothing pieces, shoes, and accessories. 

I have grown a liking to this brand very much.

Chantelle, director of operations and store manager, is such a lovely doll.

Photo cred by the beautiful and amazingly-talented Deanna Richmond, designer of Deandri. 

I had to gear-up in Deandri today obviously.

The Sky Has Fallen

When the perfect pieces of clothing collab with a skillful artist behind the camera, something magical happens. He, who captures each sparkle of light reflected from the thousand of sequences threaded onto the clothes, is able to transform the model into an "iridescent chic". 

Clothing provided by | Haus of L'ove

Photography by | Jawny

TOP: Rehab Clothing

BOTTOMS: Rio Warner 

HEELS: Fig&Viper

SUNNIES: Q/A

CHOKER: We Are Mortals

BRACELET: Paola Loves to Shop

Be sure to check out Haus of L'ove located in Downtown Los Angeles. 

They were recently voted in LA Weekly's Best Boutique. 

This boutique definitely deserves the recognition.

iHeartKisses

All the shirts are courtesy of iHeartKisses.

Make sure to check out their hyped collection of tops.

Perfect for all y'all strutting ballers out there.

Ain't got no sass without some class.

Can't wear no chains if I got no brains.

Whats the smell of money without my honey.

Got metal around my eyes 'cause I aint got time for guys.

Keepin feminine touches but can break you into crutches.

Got my gold blinding niggas and all them other playas.

Holla at you girl and so we can make your trip twirl and swirl.

Always got the steez rolling in with them trees.

Just living and enjoying the life thats employing. 

Deandri's Pop-up Shop

 The Urban Outfitters located on Broadway in Downtown LA welcomed its space to house one of my favorite brands, Deandri, to their store for the day.

On top of that, another brand that I adore for their cutest sunnies, Q/A, popped up a little shop there as well.

 One of the best things is when brands have pop up shops because its a kinda rare occasion when you get the opportunity to see the products in person and chat with the awesome people there. 

These dolls make all the magic happen. 

I'm always inspired by such creative, successful, and beautiful young women such as them.

TOP: UNIF
SKIRT: American Apparel
HEELS: Deandri

Here's a snap of my friend and I who won the raffle for the free Q/A sunnies AND he won the harness I'm wearing.

Photo Booth at Urban Outfitters

The clear pvc collar-harness was too cute not to get. It was on sale as well so, the decision was done.

Back to School

Today is my first day of class,

and I still make a big deal of it like in grade school.

I say goodbye to the sun and fresh green grass,

and hello to sleepless nights studying on my hard stool.

Each time around this year,

I question if I should be there.

Since my future is frustratingly unclear,

and I'm running out of time to spare.

TOP: Unif

SKIRT: American Apparel

SHOES: from Harajuku, Japan