Why does this exist? Part IV

Giant Exhalation! I am SUPER relieved that American Apparel finally released this super-fantastic item of clothing. I do not own enough cropped, see-thru tanks & have been fretting that I might make it to September without at least 10 more. My belly button needs to see the light of day more often!

(To be perfectly transparent with the 1.5 of you who read this blog, I think the navy-white & black-white perpendicular stripe colorways are quite fantastic. It is the crop-top, burnout qualities of the tank that I am less excited about.)

Secrets Secrets Secrets Secrets

'A series of portraits based on anonymous on-line confessionals'
by Justin Gabbard.
I especially like the kisser-dude wearing Detroit paraphernalia. These rule.

Big News on the Linzo-front:

I have a job. I have a job. I have a job. I have a job.

Yay. I get to go back to teaching these fools on September 14. The money came through. AND, they're going to make me a full-time employee.
GIGANTIC YAY.

(Disregard the shitty lighting & the shitty shitty shitty photo quality. We are not supermodels. Our digital cameras are from 1994. This is a community center.)

GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH. I. LOVE. THESE. PEOPLE.

Dear Gnarly Tooth T.Shirt & Dainty Lace T.Shirt,

Do either one of you want to come and live at my house and become my new favorite clothing item? Dude modeling said shirts, you are invited too.

Love, Linzo

(Hand & Shadow makes some foxy things. )

Full-body floral camouflage is always awesome.

Permanent Vacation, your floral tank+leggings spandex outfit is something I can get behind. Further, that boob detailing is pretty fantastic.

For more pastel floral leggings reading material, please see A and B.

I'm going to consider developing allergies so that I can blow my nose more often.

These hand-printed vintage hankies from Bird and Banner sure are something!

Heaven and Earth

Mociun makes things that don't suck. I want every single piece in the Fall 2009 collection. It is unfortunate that I am an adult who doesn't know how to properly use computers, else I would have included far more images from the BOMBASS 'Heaven & Earth' photoshoot.

Visit her site. Watch the slideshow.
Raise the roof while sitting alone at your desk like I did. Buy me things.

This white t.shirt is made of leather.

That is all.

Slow and Steady Wins the Race, you rule.

PS. It also comes in silk, velvet, damask, shirting, & lace, but leather is OBV the coolest.

PPS. There are only a 100 of each in existence. Neato.

Linzo's Daily Wisdom

Don't get to be an old lady & realize that you've never been in a kayak.

(My Mumsy remedied this very problem recently in Northern Michigan.
I think she's WAY cute at it.)

People who wear Liberty of London are inherently cuter than the rest of us.

Liberty of London recently held a contest wherein contestants were asked to pile on as much adorable Libery floral gear as possible, daintily model said gear down a London catwalk, and pose in front of the newly FLORALIZED Liberty of London flagship.

TFC! TFC! TFC!

PS. A quick peruse through the Liberty of London online store yields an excess of cuteness. Purple Clubmaster Ray-Bans! APC Liberty Print Tote! A darling Timex Digital Watch! And, THE ULTIMATE, Nina print Sunglasses to match your Nina print Nike Dunks!

Erica Fucking Weiner

Ladies and Gentlemen, she's done it again. I fucking love this jewelry. And, dudes, I don't even really like jewelry all that much.

Thing Number 1 that makes my heart pound way too fast: Tintype Necklace

'Tintypes, which are photographs printed directly on iron sheet, were developed in the USA in the mid-19th century...People collected "Gem" tintypes - named because of their tiny 1" size - in miniature leather-bound albums, which were often carried by Civil War soldiers into battle.
Each of these one-of-a-kind necklaces features a tiny, sepia-toned tintype that measures about 1" tall. Men, women, couples, and children are pictured, and in some cases cheeks and clothing have been tinted by hand.' Gaaaaaah!!

Thing Number 2 that makes my heart pound way too fast: Crystal Tourism Necklace

Crystals + Tourism + Michigan=OMG

Man, Erica Weiner is just a never ending fountain of good things.

And for the record...

Kat Von D is awesome.

According to Amazon.com, I am the ultimate woman!

I am a frequent user of Amazon.

Here is a sampling of what I came across in my "recommendations."

Q: Do I want to know how to fashion and handle long hair? A: Yes!
Q: Do I need a book on practical home millinery? A: I already own a millinery handbook, but there is always room for one more!
Q: Do I need 3-piece stockpot set in PINK?? A: FUCK YEAH I DO!!!!

I love you Amazon. Thank you for being in tune with my womanhood.

It's a Dover Sampler Friday!

And OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!!!

Woodstock Paper Dolls! FEATURING JOAN BAEZ! WITH BOTH LONG AND SHORT HAIR-DOS SO THAT YOU CAN CUSTOMIZE HER HAIRCUT BASED ON TIME PERIOD!

I can't handle this. This is a dream come true.

Fun Fact about Linzo: I have seen Joan Baez in concert over 17 times. She's fourth on the list of things I love, right behind denim, moccasins, and cats. I love JB a lot a lot a lot. I've emailed her to request songs before shows. She's played them. I love her.

I. NEED. TO. OWN. THIS.

It's nice when people think of you.

Today, I received a good email from Rafe:

For your planting requirements

Hey dude,
Was checking out the backgarage etsy store, and I stumbled upon something that belongs in your house:

A Vintage Lamb Figural Planter! Of course it does!

THANKS, RAFE.

How many pairs of neutral brown moccasins will fit in my closet?

Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to a scintillating Wednesday morning exploration of the subtleties of the basic Minnetonka moccasin.

Yesterday, I, regrettably, was forced to throw out my favorite pair of navy thunderbird Minnetonka moccasins due to an uncleanable level of mud, grime, debris, and general grossness. With the month of August upon us, I'm a tad worried that my moccasin tan line will fade if I don't get another pair as soon as possible! So, the question becomes: Which super basic pair of minnetonka mocassins will serve me most faithfully for the remainder of this summer?

Exhibit A: Caramel Deerskin Moc

Exhibit B: Mocha Deerskin Moc

Exhibit C: Natural Deerskin Thunderbird Moc
The thunderbird is awesome; this is true. However, I already have 4 other pairs of smooth and suede leather thunderbird mocs, and just don't really think I need another. What to do? What to do?

Please advise.

PS. I really don't like suede. I think it's gross.

Reasons why Mrs. Dr. Lindsay Petty M.D. needs to birth a kindergartener (or Reasons why Linzo and I should never grow up):

School supplies give me (and I know I'm not alone here... ehem... Linzo...) a huge effing BONER. Especially supplies designed, made, and distributed by a company based in London. *Sigh*

There is plenty more where this came from, and it's all right here.

Gaaaaaah. I LOVE THE BAND.

On the fortieth almost-anniversary of the wonder that was Woodstock, let's all take a moment of silence and meditate on
HOW FUCKING AWESOME THE BAND IS.

And then let's look at way too many pictures of them doing slash being awesome.

Levon Helm, I love you. Do you want to go out?