It's Not About Pretty

I had these Sandro sneakers in my hot little hands (Ok, they were actually here in my house just waiting to be worn) but then I talked myself out of them and returned them like a good girl. Now I’m kicking myself. How rad are they? Don’t worry – I’m back on the hunt to get them back!    

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.

An amazing fashion spread in Teen Vogue this month. Boo George shot it and all I can say is I love these looks. A few skateboards thrown in kind of rounds it out in terms of perfection for me. Happy Monday!  

As most of you know, I love Isabel Marant in almost every shape/form. And I couldn’t be happier that we just got our own Isabel store here in LA.      BUT… This whole Isabel Marant x Heritage skateboard thing disturb me. It’s almost like they took an old school board design and stuck a bunch of white stickers with words in them on it w/no thought on how it would look. I feel like it could have been a cool idea, but graphically it doesn’t thrill me. And it’s obviously meant to just be put in a corner of your house to “look at” because the shape isn’t the easiest for non-skaters to ride. Oh, and did I mention it’s $450??  I can’t stop laughing about that part.    I feel about this like I did about the Chanel surfboard. Not stoked.  

The IT’S NOT ABOUT PRETTY board I designed for the non-profit, Board Rescue is now up for auction on Ebay. I hope people will pass around the link and bid (if they are so inclined) all money raised is used to help get skateboards and safety gear for at risk & underprivileged kids. A cause that I believe in 100%. Here is the Ebay – CLICK HERE Why a PINK skateboard ??? This year my board is about reminding young girls that “IT’S NOT ABOUT PRETTY“. I strongly feel that young girls/young women need to be gently reminded that life is not about jus t being PRETTY it’s about being PRETTY KICKASS no matter what you choose to do. More Info: The board is one of a kind, hand done & signed by me, it’s bubblegum pink, with gold “punk style” lettering, it has the anarchy symbol to remind you to “live balls to the wall” and the tail of the board is purposely all scratched up, because it sure the hell isn’t about being pink, pristine, and pretty.