A Trip to the Hurley Campus

A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of being personally invited to the Hurley International Headquarters, also referred to as "Campus", by my good friend John-Paul Olson for a model casting. The new Hurley Girl ad campaign is for their demin line and is both print and video, so myself and 5 other girls read a script and took some test shots. Not sure if I got the gig, but either way it was a great experience and I got to meet lots of cool cats! One of Hurley's staff photographers, Derek Bahn, whom has also taken some rad surf photos of my boyfriend Kilian, was on site for the whole day and was gracious enough to send me this test photo. Thank you again Derek!

 

photo by Derek Bahn

 I also was lucky enough to hang out with artist Jason Maloney all day, who created "Tippsy" (featured above). He is a rad dude and was so nice that he gifted me this cute stuffed animal Tippsy toy. I  have been eyeing this fun elephant from the moment I saw him at Art Shack at the Laguna Beach Art Museum. Thanks again Jason!

I also got some cool new threads !! Thanks again to everyone at Hurley and especially my friend JP!

xoxo Kitty Cat

Torn by Ronny Kobo for The Mountain

While speaking with Canadian Skater Jordan Hoffart today, I got an amazing tip on rad tee-shirt collaboration. Ronny Kobo and artist The Mountain have teamed up to produce Torn, and boy do I want EVERY single tee-shirt! I was noticing Jordan's new tattoo of a wolf and that is were the conversation started. Thank you Hoff! These shirts look so comfy ! But if you can't hack the $88 price tag, I would opt for The Moutain's personal site for tees retailing at $25, then you can cut them up and make them fit a little cuter.

available at Shop Bop

Puerto Vallarta for Rachel's Bach

Two weekends ago I had the pleasure of celebrating one of my best friend Rachel's Bachelorette in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Her now husband's Aunt has a condo down there and we had the pleasure of having an all girls weekend! Thank you Aunt Kim!!! Here are some of my photos from the trip. Love You Rachie! Congrats!

Calavera Heaven

The girls minus Kat and Rachel at the Shangri La 

The amazing pool

The beautiful bride-to-be Rachel 

Getting ready to go to dinner

5:00 Mansoon and a pirate ship that apprently the old mayor of Puerto Vallarta owns... love this shot as well!

an amazing painting at Trio restaraunt

Rachel took this pic and I am kind of glad she did! Greetings from Puerto! <3

an MJ Calavera? yes I found it.

Can't have a Bach without mini dick straws

Scuba snacks

Cuties

what would a girls trip be without white robes in the master suite?

So much fun! Love you!

Pictures are better than words sometimes

Everyone has a different blogging style, some people like to write, others video blogs, and some people just like to post photos are let those speak for themselves. As an artist, my eyes go nuts over pleasing imagery. At times, I can't help but just stare because I enjoy the way something looks. I just happen to enjoy my visual sense more than my other 4 senses at times. Strong images give you a feeling inside that touches your soul. Here are some photos/ art I enjoyed recently. My mind jumps around a lot and it is hard to focus on one category or theme because I feel they are all connected at some level. And yes, I am always inspired by hot girls. I love muses.

FOAM Magazine

I am so excited to share this link with you!!! One of my first official features on FoamMagazine.com for a Do It Yourself project I dedicated to Jalama Beach and the Chumash Indians. I simply love feathers, and when they are in your hair, they look even more amazing. I get compliments every time I wear my clip, so I decided to share it with everyone so we can all enjoy this easy fashion craft. Foam stands for FASHION OCEAN ART MUSIC. Pretty much everything I love. Enjoy! And click click click to learn how to make one.  Thank you to Jes Bush for approaching me. <3 xox

The Annual Malibu Invitational

A couple of weeks ago, one of my favorite surf contests was held at First Point in Malibu, Ca. For the past three years, the Annual Malibu Invitational was held to help out Lyon Herron battle his fight with Garner's Syndrome. The community's efforts paid off and now Lyon is tumor free. This year, the event was held to benefit Malibu born and raised local, Jimmy Gamboa's & his wife's foundation TheraSURF. TheraSURF helps heal children with special needs by taking them into the ocean to catch some waves and enjoy the ocean. TheraSURF focuses a close attention to the intimate involvement with each kid and their families and close friends so all can share in the healing of the ocean together. Although I did not have the pleasure surfing with these kids individually, I can tell you first hand from the beach that they joy on their faces is so inspiring. It makes me so happy to see such an amazing event take place and see a community working so closely with each other. TheraSURF is truly inspiring. For more pictures of ThereSURF please go to the link above. Besides benefiting an awesome cause, the Invitational always has good weather, great people, & tasty waves for the surfers to enjoy. Thanks to Chappy for inviting my boyfriend to compete. Hope you enjoy the pics.

The coolest grom ever

Kilian and I

a full day at the beach

Chris Lineman from Volcom getting worked by stickers

KG, Tweet Mussio, Tarik, Ryan Simmons, Terry Mussio 

a heart shaped cloud just for me and Kilian

Tarik, Pascal Stansfield, and KG getting ready to kick off the party

Steven Lippman winning the Legends Division 

These boys think alike

Congrats Dillion Perillo on winning the Pro Am

the man of the event.... Jimmy Gamboa and TheraSurf

Pros

1st Place - Dillon Perillo

2nd Place - Pete Mussio

3rd Place - Danny Estes

4th Place - Killian Garland

Malibu Legends

1st Place - Steven Lippman

2nd Place - Evan Caples

3rd Place - Ricky Schaffer

4th Place - Mike Chipko

Rest In Peace

 

6/16/71–9/13/96

Fashion Week

Always inspired.

The Cobra Snake

Kiehl's Argan Oil

I was first introduced to this new (or old I guess) beauty product through my friend Kat on a recent trip to Mexico for my friend's bachelorette party. I always love putting oil directly onto my skin after a nice shower, but when I heard about this multi-purpose oil and had the pleasure of lathering my skin up, I think I am officially making the switch from plain lavender baby oil to Kiehl's Superbly Restorative Argan Dry Oil

From their site:

Our multi-purpose restorative dry oil for the face, body and hair utilizes Moroccan Argan Oil and naturally derived emollients, enriched with antioxidants and essential fatty acids. This formulation helps to smooth skin and hair while providing a healthy looking radiant sheen. Applied to skin, our instantly absorbed dry oil leaves a silky feel and helps improve its appearance and texture. Used on hair, this uniquely versatile formula helps to smooth split ends and helps restore vitality to damaged hair.

YES YES YES!! Anything with Antioxidants is am amazing and the fact that I can use it on my hair is a major plus since my hair is long and needs speical care. Good stuff!! xoxo

Jalama

A couple of weekends ago my boyfriend Kilian and I went camping at Jalama Beach <3 I absolutely love camping in the summer time, especially with my sweetie. We spent two nights at our campsite and filled our days with surfing, filming, tri-tip, sunshine, bikinis, the general store, and plain relaxing. Can't wait to go back up. xox

Erin Wasson Fashion Week NYC Chanel Soho

Dress is to die for. LOve. Via Because I Am Addicted. 

Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I have some new posts coming soon and will make sure to get them up by the end of the weekend. <3 xoxo Kitty Cat

Jessica Rabbit

One of my favorite pin-ups of all time.

Little Plastic Horses

Katie Mclean :: I Madonnari

I Madonnari :: Italian street painting festival Memorial Day weekend

March 2010 Santa Barbara, Ca

Such a beautiful painting!!!! I love it. Katie McLean is currently working through her senior year of art school at Otis Art and Degisn

weird story.... Katie did this piece with very short notice!! and did an excellent job, I didn't find out about it until a little later but somewhere in between I gave Katie this birthday card for her 21st at the same time! Not knowing about her chalk painting!

Pistols & Lipstick

My dear friend Courtney Tuttle over at JOYRICH LA  just started her own blog Pistols & Lipstick and must say it is very inspiring! STOKED! Courtney always inspires me and I wish she was closer to me (she lives in La La) at the current moment. Miss you Chola! You are my favorite girl from Texas (Wasson comes second hehe) xoxox Check her out

My Muse Mandy

A picture of painting I did of my muse Mandy Candy a while ago. I haven't finished it, and I don't know what to do with Hula Mandy Candy,  but I still really like the piece. I faded the color on this picture... the one below is closer to the orginal but I liked the faded effects on this one. What do you think I should do with her?