More photos from my shoot with The October Union. Check me out on the site!! I will be posting the rest of the pics from the shoot soon so stay tuned.
It's Up!
Keegan Gibbs X Jalama
Malibu local Keegan Gibbs takes some stunning photos and is incredibly talented to say the least. Along with filming the RVCA surf team on a consistent basis, Keegan also captures photos of graffiti artists vandalizing the streets of LA and timeless snaps of the ocean. Check out his portfolio here....
I couldn't help but blog these amazing photos of Jalama Beach that he took recently on a trip up to Santa Cruz. These shots capture the mystic place that is Jalama and reminds me of time spent with Kilian and long walks to Cracks.
The October Union
I am so grateful to have so many talented creative friends, words cannot express! My beautiful friend Kimmy Rosenthal recently launched an online store called The October Union and I was lucky enough to be featured as one of her models! Make sure to check out her store here and like them on facebook! Thanks again to my bestie Rachel Moyer for always killing it on the photos. More outfits to come stay tuned! Xoxox
The sweater is for sale so make sure to snag it!! One of a kind find and it is amazing, happy treasure hunting!
Sweater: Safari Sweater at The October Union
Lepord One Piece: my own
Shoes: Jeffery Campbell Lita's in Black Suede
Jewelry: Forever21
Hat: Stylist's- Kimmy!
Beanie: Nixon Watches
Styling: Kimmy Rosenthal/ The October Union
Photography: Rachel Moyer
Model: Caterina Caligiuri
Heather Jansch's Driftwood Horses
While reading the most recent issue of BL!SSS Magazine, I stumbled upon an artist that caught my eye... Heather Jansch. She is based out of the U.K. and her Driftwood Horses are AMAZING. Would love to have one in my yard one day! Enjoy!
DANNIJO
Swooning over all pieces from DANNIJO! This handmade line of jewelry is the creation of two sisters from Florida that currently reside in New York by the name of Danielle and Jodie Snyder. I had the pleasure of becoming friends with Danielle while studying abroad in Barcelona in 2006 and I am so incredibly inspired by her success in the fashion industry. Everyone is ranting about their stunning pieces and they have been featured in numerous publications, blogs, magazines, etc. Check out some of their amazing pieces below and definitely check out their sale featured on their site.
Jodie and Danielle Snyder...cute as a button:)
Erin Wasson by Terry Richardson
Mike Giant X VCJ
It was a union I will never forget. Two legendary artists that work in black and white ink finally meeting. Two of my favorite friends. I was lucky enough to have received a very nice visit from artist Mike Giant. I was able to hook him up with a factory tour at our skateboard manufacturing facility here in Santa Barbara thanks to my buddy Rob Washburn. I am so happy about this photo, words cannot express! Glad to unite two VERY talented artists!!!!
Presenting Mike Giant and Vernon Courtlandt Johnson AKA VCJ
Check out more photos from Mike's trip to Cali and the Skate One factory on the Rebel8 Blog
California Calaveras Art Show
Thank you so much to Katie McLean from Latitude Gallery for inviting me to participate in her Halloween art show! Check out some pics from the event:)
Katie and I posing in front of my contribution to the show... "Violeta" 3ft X 3 ft acrylic on wood
Some of local artist and legendary surfer Aaron Ernst art on some J7 shred sticks
A collaboration piece that was featured in a the funk zone mural project... by Katie Mclean, Aaron Ernst and a local graffiti artist
The girls!
Another amazing piece Katie did
Katie and I
In front of my piece of art!!
Check out more of Katie's work at GypsyEye.com
Halloween!
This year for Halloween I decided to hand make my costume. I LOVE Mermaids so this costume was perfect, I actually had all the goods laying around the house and Kilian was perfect as my pirate. For more info on how to make a shell bra, message me:)
All jewelry is also hand made. :) xo
Beautiful La Paz Mexico:: Una Boda
I am sorry I have been laggin' on blogging lately. It seems like life is just passing me by way too fast, leaving me little time on the computer and no more day light after work. I am going to try to post more pics asap! For starters:: One of my best girl friends Ashley just got hitched to her high school sweetheart Sean. The wedding was in beautiful La Paz Mexico, on the Sea of Cortez. I have never been to La Paz and I was taken back by its raw beauty and crystal clear ocean. The ceremony was goregous and I made life long memories with our wedding party and group of friends. I couldn't have asked for more.
I can't get enough of him.
The View from the Golf Course 
Kilgar and I at The Condo
Our marine friends
The Handsome Groom Sean
La Paz Sunset down the corridor
The Beautiful Bride and I <3 <3 Love you
The Groomsmen
late night dance parties
It's a puffer fish!
The Crew
Mikey Renga and Kilian
Chocolate Clams.... SOOO AMAZING
Mariachis to celebrate
Isn't he (or she) cute? A dolphin looking up at us on the boat
Adventures at The Maricon
Melissa and Mikey
Aren't they adoreable?
VANS 2nd Annual Combi Pool Classic
Female skateboarding is currently still an infant in the action sports industry. To give you some perspective, it is almost where woman's surfing was when Roxy was introduced back in 90's, except girl's skateboarding doesn't have a "Roxy" yet. With the female vert event being canceled this year at the ESPN X-Games, and slimming amount of contests this year for professional female skaters, the VANS Combi Pool Classic is a big deal. It was introduced last year when the female's were booted out of the prestigious Protec Pool Party at the VANS Combi Bowl. The division was canceled so the females created their own event. I have been lucky enough to attend this event for the second year in a row and I always walk away inspired to skateboard. Here are a couple photos from the contest and a rad little video made by USC senior Amelia Brodka.
East Coast girl Nora Vasconcellos and Allysha Bergado were stand outs at this years contest. Allysha took home first place. Did I mention she is 15 years old?
Allysha Bergado flying through the air.
Winners podium! A big ups to Cara-Beth Burnside and Mimi Knoop for working with VANS to help create this event. You gals are leaders in this movement and are paving the way for women's skateboarding.
Underexposed is a women's skateboarding documentary by Amelia Brodka. The Vans Girls Combi Classic is the biggest and most prestigious female-only skateboarding contest of the year. Filmed & edited by Brian Lynch.
Stop It Right Now
What do you get when you combine one of fashion's most iconic prints of Spring 2011 and blogger Jayme Min from Stop it Right Now?? These awesome decks!! A perfect combination if I might add.
Celine Spring 2011 runway
xox
Hello, Skater Girl
Hello, Skater Girl from Hello, Skater Girl on Vimeo.
A little preview from a new girl skateboarding book by photographer Julian Bleecker. Check it out here if you are interested. Aren't these photos insane?
A little preview from a new girl skateboarding book by photographer Julian Bleecker. Check it out here if you are interested. Aren't these photos insane?
Viva Las Vegas
Some girls and I went on a Bachlorette trip to Vegas. Everyone looked darling and we had a blast. I was in desperate need of a girls trip to Vegas! I also was very grateful to wear a vintage Christian Dior necklace all night....Can't wait for the lender to open her new boutique in SB. More info to come.
Love you Ash! Congrats!
Bo Stanley:: Late Indian Summer:: Billabong Designer's Closet
Late Indian Summer
by Rachel Moyer Studio, Caterina Caligiuri Styling of Kitty Cat's Mischief, Denae Farley Make-Up, and Billabong Girl's Team Rider Bo Stanley
Showcasing Billabong's Designer's Closet on a Late Indian Summer afternoon in Santa Barbara, Ca.
Bo is wearing the Western Rider skirt, a black body suit, and her own jewlery
Bo is wearing the No Secrets vest, Lacinda lace pants, a vintage rocker tee, and her own jewelry.
Our lovely team of ladies! Love you girls!!! So much fun. If you are interested in booking a shoot with Rachel, or having your make-up done by Denae, or having me style it out, please contact me directly or leave a comment below!
Thank You to Billabong Girls for all the lovely pieces from the Designer's Closet and sponsoring such an amazing surfer and woman, Bo Stanley! Special thanks to Bo's beautiful sister Taylor for assisting us with the shoot as well! We <3 Billabong.
xoxox Kitty Cat