This Pasadena homemaker's name is Jeanne Bell.

My family and I moved to South Pasadena--from San Francisco--after I graduated high school five years ago; and ever since then, its become my favorite place. Although, I don't live in South Pasadena anymore, I still (really) miss it. I'm, actually, not far from it from where I am now - I'm only (about) 15 minutes away. But I've grown really attached to the place - a sentimental place. I, guess, it was a place of a "better" time in my life. I don't know how to best describe Pasadena other than its, like, suburban paradise to me--and all I picture of is the outside of Jeanne Bell's "very homey three-bedroom house" in Kill Bill.

marc jacobs resort 2013, blue velvet, suspiria, field of tulips, vernita greene's house, patriotic souvenirs, the shalimar palace

A candy-colored clown they call the sandman

Lana, I didn't think it was possible for me to love you even more than I already do now; but it seems like that is just what happened.

Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day.

- Edward

Elvis is crying, Marilyn's sad

UPDATE: Check out the alternate demo version of Lana's "Lolita" below my collage - I, seriously, think I just died.

What is this I'm hearing about Lana--I mean Grant--possibly ditching her Del Rey persona? It never really bothered me much whether Lana was some manufactured product or not; and I still don't know what the truth is, but I don't really give a hoot. However, if it is true, then all I can say is that I am really, really, really enjoying the final product - don't be dirty. I'm still a BIG fan of Lana and everything she is made of - yeah, its hollywood sadcore baby--she's certainly my kind of pop and I am completely CAPTIVATED. So if the day I have to say bye-bye to Del Rey comes--as in there won't be another record for Lana, I hope that won't be the last of Grant and her team (which I'm pretty sure it won't be - they can't just abandon their adoring fans like that, right?). I would HATE to see Lana depart though - maybe I'll put together a Lana shrine (yeah) in remembrance of her? Hmmm.

meadham kirchoff wall, pasadena roses, youtube sign, exposed

Lana, you make me the happiest girl in the whole USA.

Flower me pretty

This cute, cashier guy (with a pompadour) at H&M was wearing this particular shirt when I saw him - I totally dug the damn shirt and surely thought it was "vintage"; but I soon found out it was actually from Urban Outfitters when I took some random trip there and spotted it on the mannequin - you fooled me. That being said, I couldn't help but feel stoked about it because I thought this was my chance to own the (totally) awesome shirt til' I took a peak at the price tag--it was $78 - uh yeah, holy guacamole. I'm sure I could find a similar one at a thrift store for like, I don't know, about 80% cheaper; but I still, kinda want this UO's one because its conveniently there and I'm way too lazy to look elsewhere - damn them, that's probably what they wanted. I rarely find anything that I want this badly so I may end up buying it--maybe. However, I'll look around and keep my eyes peeled to see if I can actually score one like it before I give in and cough up $78. I haven't shopped for myself for the longest time ever - you should take a look at my closet; I literally have like 5 pieces of clothing. Trust me when I say I really don't invest much time and effort into my personal style - bad, right?

obey meadowlark shirt
Anyways, the shirt totally reminds me of those mid-late sixties/early seventies-esque floral prints (that you would see on bedsheets, plates and wallpapers)--which I am a complete SUCKER for--Miuccia used in her spring 2012 menswear, along with the women's resort 2012, collection - I freaking love it, you already know.

the madonna inn and prada resort 2012

Weeping fans

Because this is still a fashion "blog", I'm posting this:

the beatles memorabilia, tati in oyster magazine

Lolita, indeed, lost in the hood

I never listened to a Biggie song before but just found this recent (Notorious B.I.G. x Lana Del Rey) mash-up from the "Born Ready to Die" mixtape by Terry Urban and Dope Couture--which can be listened to here and downloaded there along with the rest of the tracklist--and now I can't stop playing it.

lana del rey illustration

I wish this version of "Lolita"--used in the mash-up--made it onto "Born to Die":

Funny, how gentle people get with you once you're dead.

A Valentine treat to you--brought to you by Serena Bramble.

- Edward

That boy needs therapy

Hah. How. Ironic. I did therapy once before--during my senior year of high school - it was very brief. It wasn't my choice, of course--to attend therapy. I was such a mess then. And still am--but worse - in a way. I've thought about doing it again--therapy. We will see, we will see. I am skeptical. I've been on this teen-angst bullshit lately--its kind of funny actually - I am 23. I am feeling like--uhhh--Bukowski (not like I really know what it feels like to be Bukowski, but very vaguely speaking): "I don't hate people - I just feel better when they aren't around". I am just not in the mood.

- Edward