tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11541341943006788552024-02-21T00:27:40.170-08:00MS Simpson1208laurenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00454192358797633201noreply@blogger.comBlogger540125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1154134194300678855.post-36362327912270852792012-04-13T16:01:00.000-07:002012-04-16T09:57:24.882-07:00OMCA Clowes Exhibition Preview pt. 2 More photos from the press preview at OMCA yesterday. The display walls are relief cut by a computer-driven router using drawings that Clowes made for the exhibition (seen here.) They remind me of gigantic hand-cut woodblocks for printmaking -- I guess digital technology has its moments... The custom fixtures house sliding and pivoting walls that display the work&laurenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00454192358797633201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1154134194300678855.post-52549921361002155702012-04-12T11:38:00.000-07:002012-04-16T09:57:24.882-07:00Clowes Exhibtion at OMCA Under ConstructionCurators, directors, designers, lighting specialists, conservators, framers, furniture builders, and many other highly skilled folks are all hard at work this week at the OMCA to bring together the Clowes exhibition that opens on April 14th. We got to take a tour and witness all that's involved in building a world class installation. Looking forward to the show!Lots laurenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00454192358797633201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1154134194300678855.post-8549667197231878812012-04-12T06:51:00.000-07:002012-04-16T09:57:24.882-07:00Cover Up and Color Tattoolaurenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00454192358797633201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1154134194300678855.post-37922615697761262182012-04-10T21:50:00.000-07:002012-04-16T09:57:24.882-07:00In the News: Origins of the Monograph and ExhibitonIn the News:The Art of Daniel Clowes: Modern Cartoonist editor talks about the origins of the monograph as well as the exhibition that begins this week at the Oakland Museum of California:Huffington PostClowes discusses both of these career-spanning projects:Publishers WeeklyEach article accompanied by a gallery of images.laurenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00454192358797633201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1154134194300678855.post-44973358295406059292012-04-10T10:22:00.000-07:002012-04-16T09:57:24.883-07:00Fake Tattoo DilemmaI have never been a tattoo person, even though I really like other people's ink, I could never see myself getting one. The thing is, I change my mind so quickly I would inevitably end up regretting it or wanting to change it. Trying out temporary tattoos though seemed like a fun idea, especially because I was able to see myself with a tattoo that I can wash away whenever I want to. laurenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00454192358797633201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1154134194300678855.post-89578259384526667112012-04-08T07:56:00.000-07:002012-04-16T09:57:24.883-07:00New Colors in My Closet + LOVE Giveaway Winner Some of the new items I bought for this spring and summer:1. ASOS tee and Stradivarius pants 2. ASOS PARIS pumps in coral3. ASOS PARIS pumps in denim (both super comfortable and I just love the pointed toe shape).4. ZARA Sandals (I just couldn't walk past them, even though everybody has them).5. Pull&Bear tropical print pencil skirt (something I've been looking for since ever).laurenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00454192358797633201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1154134194300678855.post-89164242203977532782012-04-07T04:12:00.000-07:002012-04-16T09:57:24.883-07:00Chictopia Homepage + Giveaway WinnerGot featured on the Chictopia homepage again yesterday, check my page if you're on Chictopia too :)Wanted to make a post about it yesterday, but my computer seems to reject blogger, so I'm making this post from my work laptop.Another great news is that I've chosen the winner of The House of Kami leather cuff set giveaway, congratulations to Rory Finn, you will be contacted by the brand's laurenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00454192358797633201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1154134194300678855.post-64164943157903022522012-04-07T03:08:00.000-07:002012-04-16T09:57:24.883-07:00Cover Up TattooBeforeAfterlaurenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00454192358797633201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1154134194300678855.post-25956212287337539252012-04-05T20:15:00.000-07:002012-04-16T09:57:24.883-07:00laurenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00454192358797633201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1154134194300678855.post-329972813652787512012-04-05T20:12:00.000-07:002012-04-16T09:57:24.883-07:00laurenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00454192358797633201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1154134194300678855.post-20814892366237910562012-04-05T20:11:00.001-07:002012-04-16T09:57:24.883-07:00laurenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00454192358797633201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1154134194300678855.post-20836018445025244602012-04-05T20:11:00.000-07:002012-04-16T09:57:24.884-07:00laurenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00454192358797633201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1154134194300678855.post-22530577671360020402012-04-05T20:08:00.000-07:002012-04-16T09:57:24.884-07:00Let's do some more birds!!!!!!laurenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00454192358797633201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1154134194300678855.post-19660270193942616012012-04-05T20:06:00.000-07:002012-04-16T09:57:24.884-07:00more progresslaurenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00454192358797633201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1154134194300678855.post-81972254836278902482012-04-05T17:53:00.000-07:002012-04-16T09:57:24.884-07:00laurenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00454192358797633201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1154134194300678855.post-81996123908492120642012-04-05T08:08:00.000-07:002012-04-16T09:57:24.884-07:00In the News: Los Angeles TimesA short interview with Clowes on the making of The Art of Daniel Clowes: Modern Cartoonist plus slideshow. LA Times: Daniel Clowes brings 25 years of faces, fetishes to Meltdownlaurenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00454192358797633201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1154134194300678855.post-18407581410435827512012-04-05T02:04:00.000-07:002012-04-16T09:57:24.884-07:00Look of the Day: Something NewWill you believe me if I say I was never actually into these types of boots? Maybe it's because everyone had them or maybe I was just afraid of the enormous heel that would make me look like a skyscraper :) However, when I had the chance to pick whatever I like at vj-style website, they were my first choice and I actually don't regret getting them, they instantly make a simple outfit edgy laurenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00454192358797633201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1154134194300678855.post-59798888645054857512012-04-03T18:31:00.000-07:002012-04-16T09:57:24.884-07:00Signing at Meltdown Comics Thursday, April 5 - "The Art of Daniel Clowes: Modern Cartoonist" + 1st annual Enid meetupDaniel Clowes will be talking with Mark Frauenfelder (of boingboing.net) at Meltdown Comics this Thursday, April 5. Afterwards I'll be joining Clowes to sign copies of the just released Art of Daniel Clowes: Modern Cartoonist. Event starts at 8pm.I hear from Gaston Dominguez-Letelier (proprietor of Meltdown Comics) that there will be the first annual Enid gathering just before the eventlaurenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00454192358797633201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1154134194300678855.post-20941446658318148622012-04-03T04:59:00.000-07:002012-04-16T09:57:24.885-07:00Colors of This SpringIt's freezing outside but all I can think about is going out bare legged and wearing gorgeous bright colors. I've been buying a lot of colorful clothes and accessories lately and I can't wait to wear them outside. Also, I often get your emails asking me about spring and summer trends, what to wear with what, what colors and fabrics are in fashion and so on. Here's a list of pieces from the laurenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00454192358797633201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1154134194300678855.post-12944613683272378542012-04-03T01:00:00.000-07:002012-04-16T09:57:24.885-07:00Congratulations... "The Art of Daniel Clowes: Modern Cartoonist" exclusive BoingBoing.net/AbramsComicArts daily book giveawayThe 14 winners of autographed copies of The Art of Daniel Clowes: Modern Cartoonist for our boingboing.net/AbramsComicArts countdown contest:March 19, 2012 - code: enidcoleslaw - James Gilbreath of Birmingham, ALMarch 20, 2012 - code: davidboring - Nik De Dominic of New Orleans, LAMarch 21, 2012 - code: pogeybait - Heather Polson of Northhampton, MAMarch 22, 2012 - code: laurenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00454192358797633201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1154134194300678855.post-65001960538584816672012-04-02T22:01:00.000-07:002012-04-16T09:57:24.885-07:00Clowes & Nicki Minaj, Sunday's New York Times king and queen...Clowes on the front page of New York Times Arts & Leisure section yesterday. For those who didn't see the print edition...laurenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00454192358797633201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1154134194300678855.post-84368261503271199272012-04-02T06:54:00.000-07:002012-04-16T09:57:24.885-07:00Look of the Day: Green JacketI bought this green jacket back in January during my trip to Barcelona, and even though it's totally not my style I figured it would be nice to have a bold color outerwear for a change. These pics were made about a week ago when the weather cooperated, right now it's freezing here again, so much for the spring. I'm wearing:Jacket, top, sandals - ZaraSkirt - Pull&BearNecklace - H&MP.Slaurenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00454192358797633201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1154134194300678855.post-75531283192872781932012-04-01T13:57:00.000-07:002012-04-16T09:57:24.885-07:00Video of interview at Kadist, San Francisco 3/28/12Clowes interviewed at Kadist, San Francisco 3/28/12:laurenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00454192358797633201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1154134194300678855.post-31812703692842869782012-04-01T06:30:00.000-07:002012-04-16T09:57:24.885-07:00Heart with Wing Tattoolaurenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00454192358797633201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1154134194300678855.post-60881703589465252962012-04-01T00:16:00.000-07:002012-04-16T09:57:24.885-07:001 day until the release of “The Art of Daniel Clowes: Modern Cartoonist”! (…plus your chance to win an autographed copy today)Well actually… I miscalculated when the countdown began and despite the title of this post, there are 0 days left. The official release date for The Art of Daniel Clowes: Modern Cartoonist is actually today. So go buy the book already! Or enter today’s contest for your last opportunity to win an autographed copy (details below.)Our countdown ends with a bang: a 4-part mega-post of very random, laurenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00454192358797633201noreply@blogger.com