Lately:: Iphone Diary

Since getting the new Iphone 4Gs, like many of you, I have not stopped Instagraming (all day).

It's better than Twitter.

Here is what I have been doing lately... via my Iphone and Instagram pictures. 

My mom likes to collect shells. I think they are all beautiful and rare little sea treasures... perfect for daily inspiration while hanging out in my house.

This is Vern, our Bones Swiss Bearings Team Manager, hanging out in my cubicle at work. He rules... follow him at @phillyvern on Instagram and Twitter. 

Mike Giant laced me up with some new Rebel8 gear. I am so thankful to have him as my friend!!

I have been going to the Italian Grocery since I was able to eat solid foods. It is a Santa Barbara High School staple and if you are ever in Santa Barbara, go get a sandwich there. So simple and delicious... one of a kind torpedoes...

Nights at Joe's Cafe during the holiday season. 

Crafting away...  constructing some feather hair clips as gifts out of Red Tailed Hawk feathers. This one was for VCJ's wife Carol.

One of my best girlfriend's Ashley's little Pugs:: Diesel and Winston

One of my Christmas gifts to my friends and family... I construced little succulent gardens, aren't they cute? So easy to make and so beautiful!

One of my best guy friends Alex and his beautiful girlfriend Kat. Great times on Christmas night.

Santa Barbara truly has my heart. This is a photo taken on Christmas day from the Riviera at sunset looking out onto the city and Santa Cruz Island.

My new baby! I can't wait to go to the Farmer's Market this weekend and get my green juice on!

Misty(Bitch) getting some sun! I just love petting all her fur! 

Thanks for checking out my Insta feed!

WILDFOX SPRING 2011

Loving all the pics and the story behind it. For the entire collection of photos click here. 

SHE WAS 16 SHE FELL IN LOVE WITH A COWBOY SHE HAD A PALAMINO PONY

THEY LIVED FOR ADVENTURE HE BROKE HER HEART SHE WENT WEST

SHE BROKE THE LAW

PHOTOS BY EMIR ERALP

STARRING

OLGA MALIOUK

ALI STEPHENS

CHRISHELL STUBBS

CHANTAL STAFFORD ABBOTT

MAKE UP BY CARLENE K

HAIR BY ANNA LEE FIORINO

STYLING TEAM

CASSANDRA KELLOGG

EMILY FAULSTICH

KIMBERLEY GORDON

MEREDITH LEYERZAPH

EDITED BY KIMBERLEY GORDON

POLAROIDS BY EMILY FAULSTICH

CONCEPT BY EMILY FAULSTICH & KIMBERLEY GORDON

MADE POSSIBLE BY JIMMY SOMMERS

Shit Girls Say:: It's True

Pretty dang true and funny if you ask me!

Leaves Falling:: The October Union

The leaves are still falling here in California and on some days I can barely believe it is almost Winter because I am still going to the beach... This outfit is perfect for Fall days in Cali, high socks (my favorite) paired with a short dress, velour, and of course a beanie. This post is a continuation piece of my collaboration with Kimmy Rosenthal from The October Union. Enjoy!

Photos by Rachel Moyer Studio 

Styling by Kimmy Rosenthal from The October Union

Hair, Make-Up, and Model: Caterina Caligiuri

Socks: American Appareal

Dress: The October Union Vintage Collection

Balzer: Scott Blazer available exclusivly at The October Union

Shoes: Jeffery Campbell Lita's & Kimmy's own boots

Beanie: Nixon Watches

XO

Oracle Fox X Billabong

A match made in heaven! Billabong is proud to introduce their Spring/ Summer 2012 collaboration with my FAVORITE blogger :: Oracle Fox. The collection will include 17 pieces which resemble that of an organic surfer girl with a bohemian twist.

From their site "Bikinis printed with bold black and white tribal inspired graphics, vintage style lace up shorts with a rock & roll feel, an all lace mini dress with bell sleeves, and a ‘reckless’ organic tri-blend oversized cropped tee—it’s a free spirited and magical collection that will encourage you to embrace wanderlust and live with reckless abandon." !!!

Read Mandy's interview here and to check out the entire collection please click here

Billabong x Oracle Fox from Billabong Girls on Vimeo.

How to Dip Dye by Free People

Still wouldn't mind doing this to my hair... just need the guts to change my mane.

Trunk Show Madness:: Sabainoir X Taiana Design

This weekend I was lucky enough to be invited to a Trunk Show my lovely friends Taiana, Pyper, and Lauren! They are all incredibly talented and are masters in their hand crafted jewelry and scarves. Check out the pics below and please check out their sites.

Beautiful setting to walk into....

I couldn't resisit this purchase. For more holiday gifts please email Pyper! 

Taiana's amazing Merino Wool vest

Loving the long earring with the crystal and skull!

Beautiful Taiana and Lauren!

Fun wrap arounds that are all unique

Lucy modeling one of my most favorite scarves at the show

Taina's press.... she is featured in Vogue. :)

The one and only Pyper Wyn Davies 

xoxo

Chrome Accessories

An easy way to add some spice to a simple outfit. Chic and classy!

Naomi by DANNIJO

Ivana from Love Aesthetics

Forever 21 Cuff

Oracle Fox

Alexander Wang Anais

Love Aesthetics / Asos

H & M

Just for fun!!

Oracle Fox

xoxo Kitty Cat

Dreaming of The North Shore

It's that time of the year... the best time of the year :: for the surfers who are serious about the sport :: and for girls who want to show off their new couture bikinis and winter bodies. The waves are pumping and the sun is bright & warm on The North Shore of Hawaii. The community is alive and the party is on. Wishing I was there now... but I guess I will have to just settle and dream about it for right now. Sigh.

Most of the photos are from my tumblr, from the depths of image heaven... video courtesy of Surfline. Also a couple random pics of what is going on over there. Congrats John John- your rip. I wish I could give photo credit to everyone... check out more of my eye candy here.

Natalia Mantini's Kittens

Loving Natalia Martini's photography blog over at The Hundreds called MEOW. Check her out sometime. Here is a recent shoot she did with hotty Natassia Lindes.

xox Kitty Cat

Electric Ladyland:: Planet Blue

Planet Blue's latest look book. Pretty much want everything. I love the bright colors.

Sweet Blessed Bee Magic

I recently started using this amazing product and I couldn't be happier with the results. Thank you so much Jackie Cossart!! Check out Sweet Blessed Bee Magic if you have a chance at your local health food store or retailer. I picked up my jar at Lazy Acres here in Santa Barbara and my skin hasn't been happier! I use it for everything and carry it around in my purse daily. It is amazingly hydrating, works as a great night cream, heals cuts and scrapes faster, and the bee pollen and honey proteins help eye lashes grow! Best of all it is organic and local!

Contains only pure, live, natural ingredients:
Organic extra virgin olive oil, organic beeswax, organic honey, propolis extract, organic bee pollen and royal jelly.

While doing some research online, I came across this informative website that had lots of info including the benegfits of honey! Read up! Makes me want to go purchase bee pollen right now!

Honey can assist wound healing because:

   1. Antibacterial and rapidly clears infecting bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains. 
   2. Honey's antibacterial property can diffuse deeply into skin tissues, so that it can reach deep-seated infections.
   3. Cleans wounds. Honey has a debriding effect.
   4. The osmotic effect of honey lifts dirt out of the wound bed.
   5. Dressings do not stick to the surface of the wound allowing easy removal of dressings. The osmotic effect of the honey keeps the wound moist, clean and prevents the dressing sticking to the wound. Tissue damage and pain are reduced when dressings are changed as there is no tearing away of newly formed tissue. Healing is more rapid.
   6. Reduces scarring. The honey draws body fluids and nutrients to the wound area and so assists cell growth and prevents a scar forming as the wound is kept moist. Honey provides nutrients (vitamins, minerals and amino acids) to tissues
   7. Promotes more rapid healing because the honey stimulates tissue regeneration.
   8. Acidity of honey releases oxygen from haemoglobin new growing cells need oxygen. Honey stimulates the white blood cells.
   9. Hydrogen peroxide in honey has an insulin-like effect and promotes wound healing. Insulin is a growth hormone
  10. Anti-inflammatory action of honey soothes and promotes healing, reduces pain and swelling
  11. Honey forms a protective barrier to prevent cross-infection of wounds.
  12. Honey removes malodour from wounds by killing the bacteria which produce ammonia
  13. Honey does not damage the surrounding tissue
  14. Honey minimizes the need for grafting

Poison Oak:: The October Union

Hope you had a great weekend! Here is another outfit from my shoot with The October Union. I just loved this velour dress and rabbit fur jacket... 

Styling: The October Union

Photographer: Rachel Moyer Studio

Model: Caterina Caligiuri

FAUXTALE

Santa Barbara Native Toree Artnz founded FAUXTALE with partner Kate Marie Thompson in May 2010 and I am so delighted to see how fast they are moving forward. Every time I see Toree, she is wearing the most amazing faux fur and and body chains dripping with crystals, porcupine quills, and mini skeletons from various animals. I am so inspired by her company and LOVE all her pieces. Make sure to check out her site here.

From their site:

"Each piece is hand made, with the same care and intuition as an oil painting. The crowning intention of FAUXTALE is to outwardly express our inner instinctual connection to the natural world and it’s animal kingdom.

Each piece is unique and organic, like a wearable work of fine art. Using only the highest quality of faux fur and fabrics available, our attire is accented with exotic materials such as African porcupine quills, hand-dyed feathers, bone, horn and hair to create tantalizing textures and patterns. FAUXTALE is ANIMAL SENSITIVE AND SUSTAINABLE which means we honor the earth and it's creatures by using only the best quality faux and recycled products.

FAUXTALE tells the folklore of this planet’s natural muses, while inspiring its hosts to become so enchanted upon adorning themselves, that they begin to weave their own tale…"

Check out some of her items at Lola in Santa Barbara.

xoxo

Cat

Gabrielle Bernstein:: Spirit Junkie:: Expect Miracles

For the past year, I am proud to say I have became a devoted Spirit Junkie thanks to Gabrielle Bernstein. Fate, or twitter, brought us together. Your call. One day, I got a message in my inbox that Gabby was following me on twitter. I went to go check her out on her site and felt as though an angel literally came down to help me. Her first book Add More Ing seemed like too much of a coincidence with her on the skateboard (riding BONES Wheels if I might add). Since Gabrielle's introduction, I have read both of her books that are based on the spiritual bible- A Course in Miracles and listen to her weekly Vlogs for inspiration. Gabby has also reignited my goal of mastering mediation and inspirited me beyond belief!! I highly recommend checking out what Gabby has to say and in the words of a Spiritual Junkie, expect miracles and fill you life with love!

I also wanted to add that I am currently reading A Course in Miracles and reading Spirit Junkie first is really helping me understand the text :) 

Good Luck!

xoxo