Remember that one time with that one photo where I brought up Kari Devereaux?

If you’re in the Bay Area this Friday night, you should join me and Sex+Design et al. at The Summit (780 Valencia @19th, San Francisco) from 8 PM—>12 AM for her new show, “leaked. loved. lights.” It’s gonna be pretty hot, you guys.

Just a peek, now…

(ps: The lady with the fiery wig? That’s my girl, Fernanda Toledo. I know, right?)

More info on the event can be found here.

Photograph (of me!) from “nothing good happens after 2 A.M.,” by the remarkable Kari Devereaux. Do take a look at more of her work, which can be found here and here. Kari will show at The Summit in January (stay tuned for more info!) and is the focus of an upcoming feature in Sex+Design (which is where I work now. Have I mentioned that yet? No? You should really check it out, kids.)

(Well, no. Kids, you should not check it out. But those of you who are not kids should feel free to go for it!)

17th floor. Binoculars. Perfect.

SF 1900: A Night in the Barbary Coast 2010: A Benefit for the City of Dreams

From the official website:

Return to San Francisco’s post-gold rush Barbary Coast era for an ambient evening of gaming, dancing, and revelry. Strike gold at the blackjack or craps table, take a turn at roulette, make a bid on a sophisticated silent auction prize, or enter the grand prize raffle!

When: Thursday, November 4th, 2010 from 7:30 pm – 12:30 am
Silent Auction 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm

Location: Bently Reserve, 301 Battery St.

General Admission tickets include:
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres from 7:30pm-8:30pm, open bar, 2 raffle tickets and $150 in gaming chips.
Limited VIP tickets include:
Access to exclusive VIP Balcony, light hors d’oeuvres & desserts, private open bar, private high-roller gaming tables, access to the On The Fly cigar & whiskey tasting table, 5 raffle tickets, VIP entrance to party and $400 in gaming chips.

The Entertainment:
Full-throttle DJ sets by two of San Francisco’s hottest DJ’s, D-Tek and Duserock
The Extras
Le Tourment Vert’s Specialty Absinthe cocktails
On The Fly’s Bourbon and Cigar tasting on the VIP Balcony
Fortune Teller
Elaborate Costumes

All proceeds from SF 1900 support City of Dreams, a volunteer based youth development and mentorship program dedicated to helping youth living in low income housing build brighter futures.

Installment IV:

October 2010



November 2010

…a lot of things happened.

But there was this one part where somehow I ended up playing Paula Abdul on the board judging an impromptu Michael Jackson Team Dance Contest.

And then V and I—both in heels—helped one another climb to the tip top of the roof and then we danced and danced.

And it was good.

Installment III:

October 2010

I know, I know— it’s time to get around to more exciting antics than rooting through closets and trying on wigs. Unfortunately, the photos from when I hid all of G’s beloved-but-scary-as-hell mini-mime dolls under her pillows didn’t come out!

Installment II:

October 2010 

Oh, you know, just another Saturday night spent climbing ladders in high heels and drinking champagne on a billboard.

“Whatever You Like” — Anya Marina (T.I. cover)

Making me think of… oh, crap. This is one of those things where I’m sworn to secrecy. But “a conglomeration of all things San Francisco/Bay Area (post-last call)” works, too.

I didn’t post the video (even though it’s super-awesome) because its humor, I think, detracts from the eerie nature of Marina’s cover (which is the part that’s working for me right now). But:

1. You should watch it.
2. It was totally filmed at the Mercer Street Babeland!
3. (In case you’ve forgotten) (or missed it) (how could you??) Anya Marina’s version was also put to genius use in Gossip Girl 3 x 09’s Penn Badgley + Jessica Szohr + HILARY DUFF make out scene. (HELLO Upper East Siders!)

So why does it feel so “Bay Area,” then?

Okay. Added to my To-Do List:

Finally write up theory re: why SF is more debauched (on the whole) than NYC.

andreainspired:

You guys. This is happening TONIGHT. SF + NYC. Bring your work, bring booze + snacks, and bring it on.

One more time for the back row: Lady Parts is a collaborative, communal workspace for women who independently pursue creative endeavors. It’s like a study hall, slumber party and creative salon all in one.

LADY PARTS SF
Tuesday, October 5th — 8PM
576 Natoma Street (directions)
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LADY PARTS NYC
Tuesday, October 5th — 8:30PM
155 Rivington Street, #2
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See ya there!