It's Not About Pretty

You know what they say…  “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” Interesting to see this editorial spread on Net -A- Porter , one of my favorite “high end” websites this morning.  And very timely, as I just got back from the Smithsonian’s Innoskate event days ago, where I was speaking about Skateboarding x Fashion and I was able to share some of my thoughts on this very subject. I personally think it means that we as skaters, are innovators and trend setters – always have been, always will be.  And that’s pretty damn cool. What do you think?  

via wildfox, theyallhateus,twin fashion, vogue, calypso “Pink is Punk” Peter Townsend said that.   I have to agree.

via fashion toast, they all hate us, oracle fox, twin fashion, lovemore I needed a random dose of fashion this morning. Stay with me on this.  I’ve been a bit crazy with skate stuff lately, but I’m back now. Get ready.

photo: ian logan   So honored to be asked to donate these items from my 70’s pro skateboard days to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History’s sports collection . WOW.  Never in a million years when I started skateboarding did I ever think I woudl be asked to be part of something so huge. Humbled to say the least.   I’m off to Washington, DC this morning to be part of the donation ceremony and to also speak about skateboarding x fashion at the Smithsonian’s Innoskate event on Saturday, June 22. If you happen to be in the DC area please come by – it’s going to be an amazing day with lots of skateboarding happening!  

Photos: Cindy Whitehead / originally published in Concrete Wave Magazine Sometimes all it takes to make a perfect Sunday morning is skating through the deserted streets of downtown Los Angeles & shooting iphone shots of one of your best friends. Laura Thornhill making LA her own. Much love + respect for this girl. We are both headed to the Smithsonian Museum and Innoskate tomorrow and all I can say is watch out DC, because here we come!  

photos ian logan Brand spanking new Nike’s for my trip to the Smithsonian Museum and Innoskate. How rad are these babies? Perforated mesh, turquoise green high tops. I have to admit I now have them in black too. Couldn’t resist. Pure RADNESS. I can’t wait to skate the hell out of them on National Go Skateboarding Day on June 21. So remember to get out and SKATE!  

Elle France. Photos Ben Morris. via Because I Am Addicted Iconic locations in LA x Bambi Northwood-Blyth. Nothing better in my book. LOVE.

I have been excited to see this movie since my good friend Gillian Whitlock told me she would be the Key Make-up person on it. I followed the whole story of “The Bling Ring” years ago when these girls who lived in the valley, robbed celebrities homes for their beautiful clothes, purses and jewelry, got busted and it was all over the news here in Los Angeles. So when Gillian told me that Sofia Coppola was making a movie about it, I was psyched to see what she’d do! I wasn’t disappointed in the least – definitely a MUST see. The fashion, the make-up, the actors and the locations – all amazing!! And P.S. I kind of have a total girl crush on Claire Julien (the blonde) who plays Chloe. She is rad as shit.  

Photos: Ian Logan Photography I’m so stoked that I can finally tell you all about what I have been working on for the past 9 months! My new bitchin’ skateboard collaboration “Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word” with Dusters California is finally being released on Saturday at the Vans Warped Tour and in skateboard shops across the USA !! Insane right? Let me give you the rad details on this baby. It has a total “Badass x Girl” vibe to it which I love – it’s so totally me. The whole fashion x skate thing I always talk about on my blog really came together in this board – shiny gold trucks, and a hot pink heart mixed with skulls and edgy lettering really sets it apart and gives it that vibe I wanted but could never find. It’s also easy to ride as it’s technically a “cruiser” board, but to be honest with you, it’s almost the same shape I rode for many years in pools and 1/2 pipes back in the day – totally old school – which I love. The skull on the grip tape and the words “Girl is NOT a 4 Letter

all images via skateistan “Girls can’t ride bikes, but they can skateboard”. This statement on the Skateistan website stopped me in my tracks. Living in the United States these are both pastimes that we females take for granted. Not so in Kabul. These young girls (and boys) luckily have Skateistan. Never heard of it? Skateistan is a school with a skatepark. It’s a a non-profit organization that uses skateboarding as a tool for empowerment. It’s a refuge for kids in a war torn country. It uses something as simple as skateboarding to empower kids and let them enjoy life. It’s pretty simple and pretty powerful. My rad friend Brian Ridgeway gave me a copy of the beautiful new book Skateistan last month when we ran into each other. I am in awe of the stories and photos about these kids and this mission. If you’d like to know more, please visit Skateistan.org and you can also buy a copy of the new book HERE. Skate on.  No matter where in the world you are.

via Surfstitch Damn it Billabong, I’m trying to keep my mind focused on work stuff, not lazy summer days that involve sun & surfing. But thanks for the much needed distraction…