When I was writing the retro bathing suit post, I came across pictures of Jayne Mansfield’s famous Pink Palace, which I always heard of but for some reason never took the time to research. Why did it take me so long to see photographs of this wondrous place?!
I can’t deal with this black and gold bathroom. Are YOU seeing this? AMAZING.
I’m fainting right now:
Floor to ceiling cotton candy carpet? I’d go insane in the loveliest way. Like a genie in a bottle bo. OMG
Could you get work done in an office like this? I probably could. Well, I’d get a lot of things done in that office. WINK HELLO
Her husband Mickey Hargitay built the famous heart-shaped swimming pool.
I’m really bummed this was demolished seven years ago. But at least I have the Madonna Inn to get my fix. I wonder if Jayne visited the Madonna too?
Siouxsie and The Banshees – Kiss Them For Me
Sources: The Selvedge Yard , Interior 4 U, http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovelynerd
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All photos by Robyn Von Swank, styled by yours truly.
These group shots are like alternate universe Gossip Girl promos…(btw I suck and missed the season premiere! MAWR! Depressionville x 1,000!!)
Just a mini TiLT today since I haven’t posted since the last one! 
Good things: Still OBSESSED with Fan Death. I listen to them all the time and have slowly been spreading the obsession to my friends; satanic schoolgirls (keep your eyes peeled for an upcoming post about that), RAGIN’ with my girlfriends, walking by the harbor during the night, and GOING TO NEW YORK CITY NEXT WEEK TO MEET WITH THE LADYBLOGGERS AT THE GALA/NUBBY EXTRAVAGANZA. WHAT THE F!!!! Last minute wanderlust decisions are so awesome. Somehow Star is always involved in those with me. Haha. YAY!!!
xo
Marie
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Me at the Madonna Inn Steakhouse. Photo by Robyn Von Swank
This past weekend the gang and I had our second Madonna Inn adventure…and it was QUITE a delight. My glorious friend, Robyn Von Swank, professionally shot us in a variety of looks and outfits. If you recall our first trip to the Madonna Inn was in February and we absolutely fell so in love with the hotel so we made it a goal to stay and shoot there as much as possible.
This time, we booked the Love Nest as well as the Old Fashioned Honeymoon Suite. I was already excited about the Love Nest from the pictures I saw online, but it didn’t do it any justice. When we stepped in I felt my heart explode. Everything I feel on the inside is materialized in that lil’ Love Nest. All that whimsical tackiness bubbling over in my guts was finally manifested!
There was a pink spiral staircase leading to a little scenic area where you can enjoy a view of the entire property through rainbow-tinted windows. In the morning when everyone was sleeping I tip-toed up there and peeked outside. It was so lovely. I just needed Tangina up there making me a cup of tea and it would have been perfect.
And now a few of my favorite shots…
Dizzy Von Damn and Robyn Von Swank switching roles.
Mikkay and Mickay [Nikki P and Nicki H]
Dizzy Von Damn! as Rollergirl
Here is a sneak peek at some of Robyn’s photos from this weekend… I will be posting more as I get them! Thank you Robyn!
Comin’ to getchu
The fabulous Shaun!
Burlesque Goddess Dizzy Von Damn!
My gal Nikki P of Danger Baby!
I also took a bunch of Polaroids and Holga shots at the Inn, as well as during our stop in the wonderful land of Solvang and will post ’em in an entry soon enough!
Xo! [i really need to get one of those signature things, no?]
PS. Regarding some website stuff= We fixed the navigation on the bottom of the site so you should be able to clearly view past entries now! Also, I added my lurky links to the About page! Let’s be BFFs!
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