Category — Weird and Wonderful

Photo by Jon Dragonette

If you grew up in the 80′s, chances are you watched Jim Henson’s musical puppet show, Fraggle Rock. Dr. Romanelli did a collaboration with Fraggle Rock which includes sweaters and t-shirts as well as a cute interactive website where you can hear the Fraggle Rock theme song remixed by peeps such as Mike Posner and DJ Skeet Skeet. A couple of weeks ago I went to the DRx X Fraggle Rock launch party at Kitson to support my friend Nathan Cabrera who is the talented designer behind DRx. I was even able to get an exclusive interview with a FRAGGLE.

photo by Jon Dragonette

photo by Jon Dragonette

Adorable little Doozers inhabited the windows of Kitson …

Uh oh….

Special guest of the evening, Red, came all the way from Fraggle Rock to celebrate the launch with us and she was kind enough to answer some of my VERY difficult questions…

+ Hi! I’m Marie nice to meet you!

Hi Marie!!

+ So what do you like to wear every day? Is it the same thing?

I pretty much like to wear a red shirt most of the time.

+ If you could wear anything else what would it be?

I think some of these shirts here look pretty fun. I would love to wear one of these. Do they make them in my size?

+ Haha yes! I think they make them in your size for sure! Is your favorite color Red?

Ummmm.. YES!

+ Hahaha good answer!

Yes I gotta admit, it’s red you know.

+ Do you have a favorite fashion designer?

Ooh gosh…Well…there was a designer in Fraggle Rock but you probably haven’t heard of her so I need to learn more about the silly creature designers.

+ Sounds good…mystery is good.

::Red laughs (at me)::

+ Do you have any favorite places you like to go on vacation??

Ooooh well I like to go to the Crystal Cavern and uh, let’s see well I always like to hang around the Fraggle Pond but I still need to explore more of outer space to find out what you silly creatures like to do around here.

+ What do you like to do over at your favorite spots?

I like to swim and run around fast and I like to jump off cliffs into the water aaand I like to play rock hockey and play tug a tails!!

+ Do you like to dance?

YES!! You silly creatures have some wonderful music at this party I cant stop my feet moving.

(Red starts to dance)

+ What other things do you like to do besides dance?

Ummmm More dancing!! Watch my feet, here they go! Wooo hooo hoo hooo! Dance Dance Dance!

+ Hahahah!! I’ll dance with you! Thanks for interviewing with me!

Thanks for coming by! I’m glad you had a fun time at our party! Woo hoo!!

++++++++

What the HALE kind of life do we live?!? Thank gawt ‘lil Rojo Fraggle was camery shy. I couldn’t stop laughing! Just imagine THIS going right in front of you! How am I aka “Gigglez” supposed to keep a straight face when that’s going on!?

Here’s my outfit!

+Forever 21 leopard coat and beret, Target gloves, pink lace tights, boots from hoochie store, black skirt and top.+

Sidebar, I just found out that thee Kellie Martin of Life Goes On but more importantly Death of a Cheerleader was there too! I could have asked her for tips on recreating my favorite Lifetime Movie cover. Let’s just see it again for old times’ sake/good luck. YES! #1!

After encountering strange humans and scary monsters at Kitson, some of the Doozers said bon voyage to LA to work in the windows of the Colette boutique in Paris where Cassette Playa X Fraggle Rock clothing and merchandise will be launching tomorrow! Ooh la la!

Check it out: http://www.drdoozer.com/

The magicians known as Viktor and Rolf have taken tulle to a place where it has never been before.

Not only do I adore the layers and layers of romantically ruffled tulle, but I also love the color palette they used. Very Miami Vice 80′s pastel. Look at these shoes… Valley Girl Geena Davis would have totally worn these.

Do my senses say Futuristic Ballerina from Outer Space?!? Whatever it may be, I’m in love. I want to be wrapped up in a tulle burrito and listen to some Futurecop! that’s fo sho.

When I saw the ensemble below I kept thinking it reminded me of something…a cartoon character? Some sort of stuffed animal? THEN IT CAME TO ME…

My favorite game from Chuck E Cheese!!!!!!

Images via style.com , coutorture, and a random amazing photobucket

GIVE ME A HEART-SHAPED CUTOUT DRESS NOW LUELLA!!!!

I’ll take an exaggerated hip as well! I want to exaggerate EVERYTHING THESE DAYS!!! (bitch ple like I don’t already)

That lil’ polkdadottie number is PERF for my “Minnie Mouse going to a funeral” look which is one of the best things I’ve ever heard anyone say about my style..BLOL!! Thank YOU Miss Tiffany. I never forget it! Luvin’ you.

Fred Flare has a cute little dress with a heart-shaped cutout on the back. Very adorable but you know I need my cutouts on the front so Thelma and Louise (my boobs) can show you some love.

Here is some yeye to listen to while we all fantasize about me wearing a heart cutout dress. Okay maybe that’s just MY fantasy.

Fabienne Delsol – “Vilaines Filles Mauvais Garcons”

Related sidebar: I will never EVER get tired of big ol’ bowners! Follow my special tumblr for nothing but bowner porn.

Forever your whora majora de corazones,

Luella SS/2010 pics via style.com

Like Salma Hayek’s character in everyone’s accidental favorite movie Fools Rush In, I believe in signs, so when I randomly went into this vintage shop on Highland that we always drive by but have never been inside, my eyes feasted upon this magnificent tapestry. I checked the tag and it had my birthday on it – Oct 16! (mark your calendars) so I KNEW it was written in the stars for me to purchase for only five dollhairs. I’m just sad that there wasn’t two of them for me to fashion into a dress. The picture really doesn’t do this fine piece of art any justice as the mysterious woman on it is clearly not photogenic and appears bloated on camera. You will just have to trust me on this one. Maybe it’s a magic carpet since there’s been a ton of genie lamp rubbing going on…let us sing.

Did any of you watch The Girl Who Cries Blood (BLUUUUUD), a documentary on National Geo about a girl who supposedly bleeds from her eyes and other parts of her body without any source of a wound? IS IT HAEMOLACRIA? MUNCHAUSEN? STIGMATA??? Let’s talk about this! First of all her raver name is Twinkle. Secondly, apparently they would only catch the bleeding once it had already started, and discussed observing her for a full 24 hours… but never did! Um, maybe Lil Twinkles is smearing her maxipad all over her face when nobody’s looking?? Now you all know I like weird shit like this especially growing up Cathol and all, but ple don’t do some super exclusive special without digging deep and covering all the bases. ANNOY! HAYCHU. I hate a pussy tease!

That same night while I was getting drunk in upstate NY, most of you were watching The MTV Video Music Awards instead of tuning into dear Twinkle. So let’s talk about who is more of an attention whore: Twinkle or Lady Gaga?

Basically when Lady Gagz heard Twinkie had some sick ass party trick where she could bleed from her eyes, Lady Gagz was like Oh Hale to the N, this bitch ain’t about to one up me! So she stuck her leg up on that piano (which reminded me of certain person who used to drive that way while driving AND simultaneously taking a bong hit in the early 2000′s – ESCOOS ME, THE SHAUN ) and smeared fake blood on her bod until she looked like a day-old Tampax Pearl. You know, I have always had conflicting feelings about Lady Gaga. I love slash hate her. I like how she “gives us something to talk about” and “is never wearing something boring” however, I don’t like it when people have to keep reminding me that “they are unique” but “take themselves seriously” even though they write lyrics about disco sticks and paper gangstas, but then I started thinking maybe this is just “part of her act” and the “joke’s on me”  which fucks with my mind and causes me to drink even more, which then results in me wanting to engage in deep philosophical discussion about Lady Gaga and her purpose on this planet.

One purpose was to provide the soundtrack jamz to our New York trip because yes, those ridiculous tunes are FUN to sing. Her music seems to mark important highlights of our lives. Did I ever tell you about the time a certain somebody was getting down at a club to “Just Dance” in the early 2009′s and was rubbing their crawtch so passionately I swear it was a magic lamp and a genie was about to pop out in a cloud of smoke?? THREE WISHES BOSS. I thought it was some sort of lesbian mating call and didn’t think anything of it. (Woops! I already did. SEE how she infiltrates our lives?!) Anyway, the other purpose of her existence is for me to think about her outfits and where I would wear them. For instance, I’d wear this on our date to Sunday Mass, where we will makeout in the confessional. Frenchin’ through the lace! I LOVE THIS SHIT.

I am quite fond of red lace. It’s very old Italian putana. It makes me want to get out some leggings I have that my exboyf called “80′s porn tights” and also my “Vanity 6 gloves” YES!

I also like this birdnest beard. I would wear that in the Jack in the Box drive through. Four 99 cent tacos plz! BLOL @ Beyonce’s fake smile.

I hope she wears this next! I found this pic in my photobucket of 2004. Wtf is it? I always thought it was a comfortable SOMF mask. Let me know?

Your around the way girl,

The folder titled “Inspiration” on my desktop is a magical place where I save images I find that “inspire” me. I’m going to start sharing it with you so we can get to know each other EVEN MORE. I believe we can build a better internet relationship if we just take off our chanclas and not be afraid to get intimate and show what’s really inside ourselves (and secret folders.) What kind of gems do you have in YOUR inspiration folder?

I’m not sure why I love that above picture of Kelis. Could it be the red lipstick braceface grin?!?? OBV. I love it so much I am about to carry it in my wallet. Speaking of red lipstick, does anybody have a new recommendation for me to try? I went to M.A.C the other day and wanted to get the regular satin M.A.C. Red but that betch accidentally gave me matte Russian Red (which I usually wear) and I stu put it on without even checking first. SIIIIARGHHH. I miss M.A.C.’s Red Hot. RIP four years ago yet I have a tiny bit I use for special occasions. These Koolaid-colored lips need a new option to stain the menz with!

BTW I decided not to put the bonus mix up yet because I feel Motownphilly needs to sink in more before I throw another one at you. So watch for that next week sometime!

I am off to San Fran for the weekend! Look for me coming down your street..IMAGINE!? (also from my Inspiration folder)

Ooh look a little song for you to go with this post anyway:

Connie Francis – “Lipstick On Your Collar”

Love 2 Love U,

When I was in Tokyo I promised I would make our friend Bob a New Jack Swing mix and I HAVE DELIVERED!

Let Rie-Rie take you back to the time when Teddy Riley ruled the radio, and the sexiest menz wore dookie chains and high top fades. Kid N Play knew that the higher the hair = the closer to heaven. Making this mix also segued into a lot of nostalgic horn for the 90′s so I will have a bonus mix up for you tomorrow before I go up to San Francisco to hang out with Miss Star! Hope this mix inspires a few Running Man dance battles this weekend! Let me know.

Rubbing you the right way (I hope),

Download: It’s a New Jack Summer !

* In case you missed the first one, here’s the Freestyle Summer Mix!*

Alternative title “I Don’t Even Know What To Write Here”

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I found this video on Marina and The Diamonds blog…and well, I have no words. Okay maybe I do. You will first be entranced by her nude leotard cage dancing but fast forward to the notable moments I list below. Basically once she gets on the roof it’s the best…beginning at 2:49. I really can’t decide what my favorite move is. The “I’m Hungry” sign language dance? Her ass slowly rising like a Loch Ness Monster from the swamps?! Exorcist shoulder pop? Shit this post is like biblical verse:

3:18.

3:21

:55

1:02

1:18

You can thank me for all the LOL later. My hips don’t lie.

Emi spotted this umbrella and called me over to peep it while we were shopping in Shinjuku. JAWDROP. Is that an umbrelly made with glamorous acrylic nails????? Simply amazing beyond words. Craft proj, anyone?

AAHH I love it!!!

That’s the one thing we didn’t get to do in Tokyo: get our nails did. We looked into it though, and found a salon that was open ’til 4am. UM YES 4AM I SAYS. That means that shit is still open after bars close in L.A. What kind of dreamland is this Tokyo??? We were planning on going (late after karaoke!) but time and liquor flew and it was pretty pricey anyway. We estimated it would probably cost about $200 to get a sick set of nails done at the venue.$200 for something that lasts only a week or two? HALE 2 THA NO. But then our friend informed us they use special materials and these ferosh Tokyo nails would last a month or longer. REALLY? Kinda crazy.

Photo via La Carmina

Tokyo is the land of nail decor. You can find a smorgasbord of crazy nail decals and accessories anywhere you go. Naturally we stocked up, so you’ll be seeing what types of goodies we acquired in future blog posts!

Just to show you how fucking CUTE that place is and why I truly believe they built that city for girls like me (and you)?

LURK DIS LIGHTER SPREAD BO!!:

Not pictured: corn lighter, DEATH & Golden Bat cigarettes. Can’t deal. Refuse to.

Also Sidebar: some Zapp N Roger to fall asleep to. BEAUT