la isla mujeres.

me in mexico during our stay on la isla mujeres. the film effect is completely natural.

If any of you are in LA tonight, make sure to stop by Family Bookstore (436 N. Fairfax Ave) for a presentation by Sheila Heti and Miranda July in honor of Heti's new book and one I've had on pre-order for months How Should A Person Be? at 7:30pm. And, well, because I can't be there I'm asking you to show up and geek out for me instead. Deal? Tweet me photos @tenseventen

A demon lured me to his bed, where I fell into a poisoned sleep.

My inspiration for summer opulence: Leonor Fini, Splendid Devil; Woman in Costume, Lejaren A. Hiller, ca. 1920; Unknown Nude; Morvi Palace in Gujarat, India; Fuchsia Necklace, designed by Alphonse Mucha, made by the jeweler Georges Fouquet ca. 1905, Portrait of Baroness Renata Treves, Tamara de Lempicka, ca. 1925, Fano Messan, Emmanuel Sougez, Paris ca. 1921; Girl with Blue Veil, Gustav Klimt, ca. 1903

playlist.

Since I'm off doing who knows what in Mexico I thought the least I could do was share with you what I'm most likely listening to. So here it is, my pre-compiled summer mix from these albums and others:

left to right; Blonde Redhead - 23 (2007), St. Vincent - Actor (2009), Beach House - Beach House (2006), Fiona Apple - Tidal (1996), St. Vincent - Strange Mercy (2011), Mary Timony - The Golden Dove (2002), Sleater-Kinney - Dig Me Out (1997), Helium - The Dirt of Luck (1995), Sleater-Kinney - The Hot Rock (1999)

There's a lot of good ones here so my best advice is to just it turn on shuffle and go! Enjoy.

packing.

I'll be boarding a plane to Mexico in the morning; an eight day escape with the family to a beach house bungalow. Not to worry though, I've got a few posts ready in the queue for you.

here's a bit of what I've packed this time: illustrated chiffon tank; american apparel, bikini top; h&m, high-waisted swim bottoms, accordion pleat pant, american apparel; turban, sunglasses, vintage; earrings, handmade by adriana; chiffon shawl, american apparel

All I need now is a head full of flowers ala Frida... see you soon!

It's been a busy few weeks and as the upcoming summer approaches, that busy feeling will stay. So, because my face rarely graces the pages of this blog (for better or for worse) here's a photo of me and Annie Clark when she rolled through town a couple weekends ago. She is, absolutely, the sweetest girl you will ever meet.