HOW CAN WE BE BLIND TO THEIR INNOCENT SILENT SCREAMS?

I COULDN'T WAIT TIL 8

EXCUSE ME

THIS IS HOUSE MUSIC

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So I'm using my last free day for awhile to assess all damages to my apartment made by the snow storm that was the Christmas holiday weekend. What is everyone doing New Year's Eve?


In the meantime, enjoy this recent Radio 1 Essential Mix recording by the best DJ I've ever had the pleasure to experience live (three times!) Felix da Housecat. This way we can listen to the same thing! While you might be doing something far more glamorous, I will be purging my closet of all unnecessary items. Enjoy!

Felix The Housecat – Essential mix on BBC Radio1


Tracklisting:
First Choice ‘Let No Man Put Asunder’ (Double J Records / New Generation Salsoul Records)
Felix Da House Cat Featuring Miss Kitten ‘Silver Screen Shower Scene’ (Rude Photo)
Clones/Larry Heard ‘Can U Feel It’ (Desire Records)
Jack Accapella ‘In The Beginning’ (Fingers Inc)
Daft Punk ‘The Prime Time Of Your Life (T’s & C’s Remix)’ (White Label)
Automatic Panic ‘Louder’ (Nasty Records)
Jence ‘Technorama’ (Magnetism / Cdr)
Tyree ‘Video Crash88’ (Rockin’ House)
Felix Da House Cat ‘Kickdrum’ (Rude Photo)
Sebastien Leger ‘Le Moustique’ (Mistakes Music)
Hugg & Pepp ‘Penguini’ (Turbo Recordings)
Track 01 ‘Artist Unknown’ (White Label)
Adonis ‘We’re Rocking Down The House’ (Clone Records)
The Nightwriters ‘Let The Music Use You’ (Danica Records)
Duck Sauce ‘You’re Nasty’ (Fools Gold)
Phuture ‘Phuture Jacks’ (White Label)
D.I.M. & Tai ‘Lyposuct’ (Boysnoize Records)
Kabale Und Liebe ‘Disco Bzrk’ (Nickmar Productions)
DJ Cat NYC ‘Hot Pink (Blende Remix Jfk Re-Edit)’ (Kinetika Records)
Felix Da House Cat ‘Elvi$’ (Rude Photo)
Kris Menace ‘Scaler Master’ (Compuphonic)
Syphon ‘Snow Track’ (White Label)
Leftfield ‘Phat Planet (Dave Clarke Remix)’ (Deep Trax Records)
Sonic Children ‘Stickin’’ (White Label)
Benni Oz ‘My Love See You 16’ (White Label)
Tiga ‘What You Need’ (Turbo Records)
World Class Driver ‘Felix Cartal’ (Dim Mak)
Stuart Price Featuring P Diddy ‘The Look, The Sound (Automatic Panic Remix)’ (White Label)
DJ Cat NYC ‘Lollipop (Remix)’ (Kinetika Records)
Burns ‘Heartbeats’ (21-12 Records)
Felix Da House Cat ‘We All Wanna Be Prince (Paper Faces Remix)’ (Rude Photo )
Hearts Revolution ‘Switchblade (La Riots Remix)’ (I-Heart Comix Records)
Classixx Featuring Jeppe ‘I’ll Get You’ (Kitsuné Records)
I Want It All ‘Dangerous Muse (Automatic Panic Vs DJ Cat NYC Remix)’ (Scarce Goods)
MSTRKRFT ‘Heartbreaker’ (Dim Mak)

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Just want to wish everyone a Happy Holiday! I'm in between Christmas parties ... meanwhile it's snowing (!) and I'm taking shelter in my favorite Kenzo Minami cardigan. I wear it every year, I guess you could call it tradition at this point. I picked up this charming dress shirt from a cute kid from Hong Kong. I love Asian street fashion and cute label names (this shirt is by Time's End). I'm also sporting an early Christmas gift from my boyfriend, a skull ring by Alexander McQueen.

This iPhone picture doesn't do it justice. The real scoop on this ring is yet to come, more on that later ... Enjoy your holiday everyone!

Love,

Justin & Reves Mecaniques

RAD by RAD HOURANI

Thanks @FredHolston

R.I.P. Brittany Murphy

Very talented actress ... so sad.

One of my all-time favorite Murphy roles and movies:

SNEAK PEEK: LANVIN 2010 ADS

Gorgeous.

JE T'AIME: MATTHEW BARNEY

So, I was having tea with a dear friend last night, and somehow the conversation turned to Matthew Barney. Known mostly for his ambitious work in film (and his now-defunct marriage to Bjork), Barney's work is captivating and well, kind of weird. I had the pleasure of seeing his last "film" Drawing Restraint 9 during a limited run in Dallas a few years ago and I'm still floored by his singular, inimitable style both behind and in front of a camera. I remember seeing a review of the film, a 3 hour meditation on Japan, whaling ships, bodily fluids, etc. (all without a stitch of dialogue), and reading something along the lines of "... If only Barney went commercial ... directing the next 2001: Space Odyssey." What a dream?! Watch a clip from Drawing Restraint 9 below:

SLIMANE SHORT

Oh, Hedi. How do I love thee? My boo Hedi Slimane teamed up with V MAN to create a short film featuring 16 year-old Oscar Nilsson, star of the Royal Danish Ballet Theater. Click here to view!

THE CRAZIEST FASHION MOMENTS OF 2009

according to OH NO THEY DIDN'T

OK, so I haven't been updating as much recently; what can I say? The holidays are busy and I'm caught in the middle. I promise to share more original content very soon. In the meantime, click the link above for a laugh!

WHEN THE ACTOR REACHES HIS DEATH

YOU KNOW IT'S NOT FOR REAL, HE JUST HOLDS HIS BREATH.

Just thought to mention that I have a radio thing going on at Blip.FM/dontwannaknow since it appears I'm in a musical state of mind lately :)

"HI WE'RE HOLE, AS IN ..."

SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ANNE BOLYN, CHOKERS ARE BACK IN AGAIN

The title of this post is taken from the exquisite song "Old Age," written by one of the most underrated performers and lyricists of our time, Ms. Courtney Love Cobain. It appears she's lost custody of her daughter again, a sad twist in the (lately) sad saga of the 90's rock icon. Wishing you the best, Courtney! Her next album with an (allegedly) reformed Hole might be released ... sometime ... maybe? The video below is proof that while this life may get the best of her sometimes, Courtney will rock to the end.

IN ANOTHER PLACE AND TIME, I DID IT ALL FOR THRILLS

NUMERO 3

Lazy Sunday -  T-shirt: Yves Saint Laurent, Tank (worn underneath): Silence + Noise, Jeans: J Brand, Suede sneakers: Gucci

IF YOU HAVE TO CRY, GO OUTSIDE

POLYVORE ETC.

Find me on Polyvore

BEHIND THE SCENES: GAGA'S ELLE COVER SHOOT

TOM FORD ON LATE NIGHT

LINDSAY'S PRIVATE PARTY

The YouTube video has been removed. If you haven't seen Lilo's racy video, shot by Yu Tsai for Muse Magazine, then click here.

GARETH PUGH + SHOWSTUDIO

One of the most amazing things I've ever seen ... although it's an entirely different experience on a very large screen. I just got a new "television" (it's more like a portal to heaven) that is web-enabled and even though I've seen this short film countless times since it's release, I cannot stop watching it in HD on 50". Brilliant.

DEMON DAYS

DEMON DAYS by Justin Vance featuring Rick Owens boots

Items in this set:
RICK OWENS - THIGH HIGH FLAP WEDGE BOOTS, 1.404 EUR
Leather Slouchy Hobo, $995
Linked Cross Bracelet by Chrishabana, Bracelets, Kabiri Jewellery..., 110 GBP
Gareth Pugh

NUMERO 2

I wanted to share a look featuring the vintage monkey fur (yes, monkey fur) jacket and since I'm not used to taking photos by myself with a tripod this was the best one worth uploading. Once I get someone to take some full body shots I'll post them ASAP.

Monkey Fur jacket: vintage, black dress shirt: Maison Martin Margiela, sunglasses: Prada

PETITE TAILLE

via The Cut 

It's been announced that my beloved Dior Homme will be making menswear for ladies. Yes, it sounds confusing. The collection of jeans and trousers will be produced under the "Petite Taille," ("small size"), moniker for women who either already wear DH or would like to but can't because the denim sizes run too large. The jeans will have a stretchy component and will still sting your pocketbook like the little black bumblebee synonymous with the Dior Homme designs of my imaginary bf Hedi Slimane (prices range from $407 - $1,185 USD).

AND ANOTHER THING

I've been eyeing this vintage Gucci ashtray for awhile. Nothing screams DISCO like a never-used, 70's era gold-plated metal and leather Gucci ashtray. $325 at Archive Vintage, Dallas, Texas.

WISH LIST #1

WISH LIST by Justin Vance featuring Rick Owens boots

Items in this set:
Gareth Pugh jacket, 1.730 EUR
Rick Owens boots, $1,185
Lanvin tote bag, 938 GBP
Alexander McQueen umbrella, $509
Alexander McQueen ring, $204

I want everything in this set. Period.

CRACKED ACTOR

BLACK FRIDAY

BLACK FRIDAY by Justin Vance featuring Balmain

Items in this set:
Sass & Bide Blast From The Past T-shirt, $210
BALMAIN, 5.085 EUR
BALMAIN - SEQUIN STRETCH COTTON TROUSERS, 3.483 EUR
Alexander McQueen : STUDDED BUCKLE BOOTIE, $839
Sam Edelman Zoe - Black Leather by Sam Edelman, $310

JUST 4 LAUGHS

Happy Thanksgiving

HEAVEN

THIS GAGA'S A MONSTAH

DOWNLOAD:
Lady Gaga feat. Beyonce - Telephone
Beyonce feat. Lady Gaga - Videophone

QUESTIONNAIRE

Name: Rose, Axl
Age: ?
Location: Los Angeles, Texas

.:Favourites:.

Stores: Oak, Barneys New York, Revolve, Luisa Via Roma, Farfetch, Buffalo Exchange

Designers: Hedi Slimane, Nicolas Ghesquiere, Karl Lagerfeld, Rad Hourani, Alber Elbaz, Frida Giannini, Alexander McQueen

Place to go shopping: Online, BuffEx, Northpark
Fashion Houses: Dior Homme, Lanvin, Gucci, the Row, Balenciaga, Givenchy, Balmain

Colour to wear: Black
Item of clothing you own: ooh, tough one. Probably my Balenciaga Giant Work bag. Not clothing, but whatever.
Type of jeans: Tie - Ksubi/Current Elliott
Type of tops: Vintage T-shirt
Type of shoes: Boots
Clothing on opposite sex: Anything that is situationally appropriate, flattering and elegant.
Types of accessories: Sunglasses, bags, belts and a carefully curated selection of jewelry (guys)
Jewellery: Leather jewelry, a good, simple bracelet or necklace
Current Trend: The biker look

.:Misc:.

What would you never be caught dead in? Hollister, etc.
How many clothes in your wardrobe? Not as much as you might think.
What was the last item of clothing you bought? An Elizabeth and James black tank.
If you owned your own fashion label, what would it be called? The End.
Which celeb's style would you love to steal? Michael Jackson  R.I.P.
Do you follow trends? Never have until recently. If it's a trend that speaks to you, why not give it a go?
What's 'in' in your area at the moment? What?!
What colour is a NO for you? Yellow.

.:VS:.

Short skirts or Long skirts? Short.
Jeans or Corduroys? Jeans.
Hats or Sunglasses? Sunglasses.
Tight jeans or Baggy jeans? The tighter the better.
Bright colours or dark colours? Dark
Skinny belts or Wide belts? Wide belts; they make your hips look smaller if they're worn on your hip bones. Skinny belts aren't good for much.

.:Right Now:.

Wearing: Marni leggings, black fur Boss lace-up boots, American Apparel tank, Commes des Garcons hoodie.
In your bag: Books, coin purse, sunglasses
Saving up for: Nothing.
Wishing for: Everything.

.:That You Own:.

Favourite shirt: Hmm, my vintage rock tees. I have a few Guns 'n Roses tees that I love. One is completely trashed: the Appetite for Destruction band skulls on the front. It was made for four dates in L.A., 1987
Favourite jeans: Black jeans by Ksubi, a pair of black, waxed Sevens
Favourite shoes: A pair of vintage brown Gucci chelsea boots that I never wear.
Favourite dress: :)
Favourite belt: My black Hermes belt that I also never wear.
Favourite Hat: A cheap black fedora that I've folded up to look like a porkpie. But I also have a navy Lanvin cap and a black nylon Prada visor that I enjoy.
Favourite Piece of Jewellery: A ring by Diesel that has a massive black glass inset with a strange, evil looking etching on the face.

I. WANT. TO. BE. FAMOUS....

JE T'AIME: RAD HOURANI

GIMME SHELTER

 

LA NUIT

LE MATIN

KILOMETRE

 

 Numero 1 / sunglasses: Ray Ban, vintage Wayfarer, Fur Vest: vintage, jacket: Diesel, vintage Guns n' Roses tee-shirt, belt by Harley Davidson, customized jeans: Cheap Monday, boots: Steve Madden