Widow's Walk Lake Teaser Trailer

Sadly, I left the production as make up artist of the short film Widow's Walk Lake for adventures in the big city. But I left my trusty friend Rachel to take over. And I bet she's doing a beautiful job. The director, James Strayer and team pumped out a teaser trailer last month I haven't been able to share due to my insane new life/vision quest. BUT, don't fret my preciouses. Here's a look at the labors of my make up love this past summer.

Widow's Walk Lake teaser trailer from James Strayer on Vimeo.

SDCC

I spent more time in California this summer than ever before. Seeing my friend Tara on her one week in the US just after her globe trotting book tour was definitely a high point. Comic Con, nerd paradise! But seriously, nerds know how to party and I ain't complainin'. I quite literally partied my pants off. And woke up with someone else's pants on! Good times.

Yay!

With cutie-pie Malia!

Tara, me, and Tomi Monstre.

GWAR

Me at GWAR with Brian Posehn!

Detail of Baby Tattooville painting.

Me and Mark Ryden!

On the ferry to Coronado Island.

My view of the convention center.

Not really from SDCC but a rad drawing. It captures the essence of the summer, really.

Bike Fashion Shoot

When writer Brett Glass asked me what fashion risks I take while riding, I said all of them. Which do you regret the most? Ironically, hair and make up. I don't give a shit. I'll ride with full make up and (although I just figured out to leave the mascara off until you get to your destination)--AND full hairpiece under my helmet. Extra padding I say!

I bought the scarf the male model is wearing from photog, Jason. They lady's British cycling Rapha silk scarf, while cute and apparently highly functional, is 50-freakin' euros. I'll stick with the local handmade goods until the time comes for my West coast bike tour. Then, watch out 3/4 Thermoroubaix Bib Shorts






This is typical summer-time riding gear for me. Wear minis and short dresses with crop leggings and it don't matter cuz the va-jay is covered, concealed from drive by panty sightings.

Beloved Jumper Re-Animated

This blue canvas jumper has been a staple the past hmmmmm... four summers. It's light, short, cotton and cool. I usually paired it with a white crocheted undershirt and tall boots. Alas, this jumper has run its course. It was handmade to begin with--maybe from the 70's and most likely for a 12-15 year old girl. (As my measurements are actually that of a 13 year old size size 12 fit model with a larger chest, aka I'm short/petite with some curves as they say). But the jumper rode up in the crotch and had a sun bleached left hand side, having been stored for years in direct sunlight. I let out the chest a 1/4 inch but still felt bound a al Yentel. The buckles are purely cosmetic and the straps not nearly long enough.

Ever since I bought the jumper in 2005/6? at Goodwill, I assumed I'd take it apart and make a new one. Time has come to do just so. I deconstructed it and made modifications to the pieces. Next up, I think I'll cut the pattern out of paper. In our insane basement full of scraps upon scraps of material, I found a nice piece of light weight denim. Dare I? Denim on a home sewing machine? Let's see...

Trainspotting

I took a train from Portland to Mount Vernon, WA. It's about 260 miles of some really beautious scenery. I've got the industrial trainhopping view:

And the pastoral:


They played "Some Like it Hot" with Jack Lemon, Tony Curtis and Marilyn Monroe on the train. That movie's fucking brilliant. But the real capper was overhearing the married-since-Jesus-was born couple talking about their sex life! I fer-serious always wanted to know if old married people still had sex. Mystery solved:

This scene comes on where Marilyn is throwing herself at Tony Curtis, practically eating his face. He's playing hard-to-get.


Then this lady:

Says, "She's kind of like me. I mean that's kind of like us."

And this dude:

Says complete dead-pan, "Huh, Whaddya talkin' about, Marion?"

And then she's all, "You know like me and you. I must have learned from her."
He's like, "Yeah, you must have."

WOAH!!

P.S. The man with the hipster plaid shirt on was 3-sheets trying to pick up on the wife.

Overheard Hipster Plaid Man say to the husband: "I left Belllingham when I was 18, so I don't know any Garys. I think all the Garys I know had a stroke. That was a long time ago. Guess I better get a drink. It's been a long dry day."

And the husband is all body-languaged out saying, "dude, shut the fuck up and stop trying to mack on my woman".

Old people pick up lines include:

1. Where you went to school/and or grew up
2. Who owned the properties in said surrounding areas and the development in those areas.
3. Family name and other people you know with the same last name.
4. Possible cousins you might have in common.

Dem's fightin' words, pal!

Summer Fashion Inspiration

There's so much going on here

overdone innocence
wild child
adult party/kiddie pool
tiger eyes/baby peeps
hell on hot wheels
hot mess on cute overload
command control/sans learners permit
natural artifice
so female on the feminine spectrum it came back around and became kiddie drag--like jean bonet with better taste in clothes.