Last night I went to deadmau5 at the Santa Barbara Bowl. The show was the best I have seen all season this year. Light show was out of this world, if you have the chance to check him out live, I highly recommend it. Here are some great songs featuring Sofi... she was smoking hot too!!
Dia De Los Muertos Look Book:: Planet Blue
Planet Blue always makes me froth over their clothes, jewelery and effortless California style. Their looks books are always impressive- but boy did I love this one. Check it out on their site here and for tips on how to do your Dia De Los Muerots make-up click here.
What are you going to be for Halloween?!
Modern Day Ariel
If you have time, please make sure to go check out my piece in person at the DissMiss'D Connections Show on Helena Street :) The photo doesn't do Ariel justice!
Thanks again to Andi Garcia for inviting me and curating the show. Please go check out her blog here.
More of my art and photography on my personal art tumblr.
ART SHOW!!!
Cruz to this art show I am in!!! OMG! I can't believe my name is on the flier. SO STOKEDDDDDD !!!
Bo Stanley Photoshoot sneak peek!!
Indian Summer is really going late into the year. Yesterday and well into the evening, Santa Barbara temperatures reached the mid 90's and boy was it hot outside!! It was the perfect energy and setting for the photo shoot we had scheduled with a talented group of friends and our surf goddess subject and Billabong Girls team rider- Bo Stanley. The beautiful sunset made some of the key pieces we photographed from Billabong's Designers Closet glow! Here is a little sneak peek of the shoot from my Iphone.
Photoshoot flics to come! Work by- Rachel Moyer Photography, Make Up by Denae Farley, and Wardrobe Styling by Me >Caterina< !!!
:)
Have I ever told you about my amazingly talented best friend Rachel??! Pretty sure I have raved about her on Mischief, but I am here to introduce to you Rachel's new website Rachel Moyer Studio and her aspiring career as a Boudoir Photographer! I happy to say I have assisted her with some of the shoots featured in her portfolio- but her real talent is her keen eye for a sexy, yet classy look her in subject that oozes femininity and invokes the viewer into desire and fantasy. Everything you could possibly want from a boudoir photo. Her style is a modern pin up with the edge of raw film. I am happy to share these photos with you, and by all means, if you are intersted in booking a shoot with her, I highly encourage it! These photos will last you a life time and beyond. Please check out her site and like her on facebook :)
xoxo Kitty Cat
Wildfox Fall 2011
Miss Liss Spring 2012
I have been wanting to share this for a bit and I am so happy this post is finally up! My dear friend from college Melissa Hansen recently started her own label of clothing perfectly named Miss Liss. The patterns and cuts are beyond cute and truly reflect longevity- a piece that you can have in your closets for years that will always be flattering and in style.
From her site:
Capturing the tension of the Southern California's relaxed
yet fashion focused lifestyle, Miss Liss' Spring 2012 collection debuts as a casual chic post card from Los Angeles.
Each piece – handmade in downtown L.A. - offers an infectious glimpse in to the local influence of designer Melissa Lauren's local roots.
The collection of beach-inspired tops, maxi skirts, and ponchos is the artistic inheritance of endless family afternoons on the sand in Malibu and Newport and Melissa's discerning eye that curated the pages of Esquire.
Now stepping forward with her first collection, Miss Liss fearlessly fuses high-end fabrics with couture style at a competitive price point, without resorting to offshore production. 
Drawing equally from the palettes of bold prints and the premium fabrics' own natural features, the collection keeps young fashion icons close to the core elements of style in each of the Spring 2012 pieces.
LOVE LOVE LOVE! Can't wait to get my hands on some of these pieces:)
For more of her collection and retailers please visit Melissa's site
xoxo
Cat
LOVE LOVE LOVE! Can't wait to get my hands on some of these pieces:)
For more of her collection and retailers please visit Melissa's site
xoxo
Cat
The Khashoggi's Wedding in Tahoe
I had the pleasure of experiencing my first trip to Lake Tahoe recently for the marriage of Emily Penner and Tarik Khashoggi! Tarik has been a long time friend of my beau and I was so flattered we were invited to share their special moment. Emily is among the most beautiful brides I have ever seen and the weekend was filled with many memories and good times. Congrats to Tarik and Emily!!! xoxo
The first dance, aren't Emily and her dress BEAUTIFUL!
The Lake
Sunset on the Lake Tahoe
Katy, Mila, and I
We stayed at this cute little spot.
Vanessa and I <3 had some much needed hang out time
The boys in the Casino at the MontBleu
The girlies!
Kirtley and I
Such an amazing family <3
Beautiful table settings
Jason Fiest and Vanessa
First dance
Kilian and the Man of the weekend Tarik!
This guy. Huney!
Nico and Kilgar having a reunion
The road back to SB....
Thanks again to the Khashoggis and the Penners for an amazing weekend.
Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish.
A True Visionary. Inspiring to say the least.
Bud Light Lime Labor Day Cup
A couple of weekends ago, Labor Day to be exact!, Bud Light Lime hosted their second stop on the Surf Series Tour at C-Street in Ventura. The whole weekend was a blast like always and I had a really great time. The weather was lame but other than that, the people and the atmosphere were awesome! Thanks again to Bud Light Lime and Benji Weatherly for hosting such a great surf contest.
Winner Torrey Miester ripping it up!! More photos on Surfline (photo via Surfline) ... make sure to watch the highlights !
Kilian getting serious on the Corn Hole
The event! Photo via Surfline
Rachie and I
The boys getting crazy watching the University of Hawaii football game at Rookies Sportsbar in Ventura at the after party.
Benji and the winning ladies. Congrats Serena Brooke!
Nate Yeomans won best mustache.
Roy Powers talking about how this contest compares to the World Tour.
One photo I didn't get was with Claire Bevilacqua. She won the ladies event last time but was injured this time around. She is awesome and I had a great time with her at the contest!
Congrats again to Torrey Miester! You rock!! And also great job to my boyfriend Kilian Garland for making the Semi Finals And thanks again to Bud Light Lime. Make sure to "like" them on facebook so you can stay tuned for the next contest.
Musing on Baby Vamp Jessica From HBO's True Blood:: Little Red
After watching the season finale of HBO's True Blood, I am not shy to say that I am completely inspired by Jessica, the Baby Vampire. I am a total dork when it comes to this show, but can you blame me? What's not to like about vampires, werewolves, witches, magic, cold blooded drama, and sex? This season is finally over and the final episode left me with thoughts of Jessica in her velvet cloak and a bolt of energy to start Halloween planning. I LOVE HALLOWEEN!!! Check out this little video too and maybe you will understand why I love Jess so much.
Jessica in her Little Red cloak. I think I need one NOW..
What do you think? Red, Purple, or Black??? Obsessed.
xoxo Kitty Cat
xoxo Kitty Cat
Channel Islands Surfboards LA Party
This past Saturday, a couple of us from SB went down to the Los Angeles Channel Islands store on Melrose Ave for their annual party. It was a total blast!!! Here are some photos.
BOARDS
Kilian and I
Sushi in the VIP room
Kilian and CI shaper Mike Walters
Open bar!!!! Thanks CI!
Iration
Rumor has it, Kelly specifically requested Iration to play! Thanks Kelly! Kelly and his girlfriend Kalani listening to some jams. So cute.
Santa Barbara CI Crew in the house!
Kilian and his friend Dane Reynolds
Our little rat pack again
The Beautiful Bo and I
Pretty bummed we didn't enter the raffle, they gave away a Taylor Knox, Dane Reynolds, Rob Machado, and Kelly Slater board! Radical!
Dane and I!!!
Miss Suzi Clark :) and I raging to Iration
LOVE these Two!! CI Shaper Mike Walters and his honey girl Suzi
Shapers!!
On the rooftop on Melrose Ave. So sick.
Dennis Rizzo in the house.
love this photo Kilian took of the band
They played every amazing song they make.
Ha! I love how this shot came out. Lol. We were yelling and partying.
LOVE
Eric Geiselman and Kilian
That's all! Thanks again to the CI Crew and Travis Lee, it was a blast... great times. xoxo
Instagram Photo Diary
current reading material... Vogue's September Issue is so big its going to take a long time! :P
Bud Light Lime Pro Surf Series in Ventura, CA
My Cousin Martin's restaurant La Supa Rica... with no line. I know the best times to go!
Villa Verano
I was skateboarding and I saw this awesome sign up on a telephone pole in SB.
A picture perfect moment in The Santa Barbara Harbor after eating Brophy Bros
My coworker Jill gave me some Pulmerias off her tree. They made me so happy and smelled delecious.
My limited edition Fafi for Mac Costmetics doll on my desk at work and my new succulent gifted from Vicki and Daniel, things like this make me happy!
My new shoes!!!
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Tobacco & Leather:: Illistrations by Abby Watkins
One of my favorite illustrators; Abby Watkins of Tobacco & Leather
I drool at every illustration she makes by the way. Here you go:
