Mistolin for you and for me. baby.

Every few months I travel to New York for work and I have a habit of stopping in to every bodega on the block. Why? Not because I am looking for that special porn mag with a cover of Lindsy Lohan, not because I need to buy yet another pack of fruit flavored trident gum and not even for the wonderful service I receive by the toothless man behind the counter with the unwanted glances at my lower regions, No, no, none of that. (although, if you know where I can get said porno mag, you need to hit a girl up) It is because of this wonderful product that Fabulouso can't even touch. It's the powdery scented cleaning product called Mistolin, in baby scent. Now in every other bodega you can find floral, lavender, gardenia, and apple. But NEVER EVER baby scent!!!  

      I became addicted to this stuff about five years ago when traveling to NYC on the spread the dread tour with Sonia Peterson (R.I.P.).  For some reason this stuff seems to be only on the coasts of our wonderful country, so I know I can usually pick a bottle or two up in the lower east side of Manhatten. But in the last two or three years this stuff has become as scarce as a Obama/Biden sticker on a suburban trophy wife's SUV. Seriously, when you use this all purpose wonder in your home you will be wisked away to another time when running around without pants on and putting different body parts in your mouth was totally acceptable. I'm not joking, it was seriously the biggest and best purchase I have made in the big apple since, idono, since, maybe that Liquid Silk I get from Toys In Babeland. (Which I still have to snatch up every time. No pun intended.)

Well, last week I came upon a pleasant surprise, I was crouching down in hopes to catch a peek at the cleaning products in this special bodega on Ludlow St. , very close to Kropps and Bobbers (the salon I work out of when in town) and I got lucky people. I saw the familiar pinky purple tinted solution with the happy little ducky on the front. I actually giggled out loud and started clapping like a two year old!! (this stuff has magic powers I swear!) I grabbed their whole stock, only five, it must be a popular scent. There was at least twenty of every other scent, I couldn't have been happier!!! I didn't even think about the trouble this was going to cause when we got the luggage to the airport with the weight restrictions and bag limits. We came in at exactly 49.9 lbs, *phew* luckily I didn't have to give up any of my "babys". I don't know what I would have done if it had come to that. Maybe throw out those hot Japanese thigh high boots I bought in china town. Naw..... well maybe. 

 Why is this stuff so amazing? Let me count the ways.... at 99 cents a bottle, you can use it on your hardwood floors, you can use it on your counters, you can use it in your tub, and my all time favorite; you can even use it in your laundry! I am pretty fucking excited people. There is nothing better than walking into your baby fresh home after a long day of work surrounded by smelly adults. Now your home too can smell as fresh as a baby's bottom! Now what can we do about your co-workers. Hmm... Secret has come out with something haven't they??  

Until next time. xo- M

Junko Mizuno + Fornarina = L♡VE!!!

SOOOOOOOO......

 I don't know if all yall know about this yet. But,
Junko Mizuno (my fav. artist) has teamed up with Fornarina (my fav. design label) and have come out with some new cute clothes, shoes, bags and accessories featuring her art for their fall/winter 2008 line. Um,  *drool*. 

 I am hoping that our local store
Lava Lounge located in uptown Minneapolis will be carrying the line. Although I haven't had the chance to check it out as of yet. I know that Fornarina's items aren't always easy on the checkbook so I will stay away for a bit longer, but I don't think I will be able to hold off for long. OMFG... please. They made this line just for girls like me after all. ^_^

 

Long time no see..

f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f  

 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y  

So, yes it has been a long time. Things happen, dreams form into reality and some die. Well, my friends. Things have happened and some dreams did die. I'm sure this sounds very melodramatic to some, but this is the reality of this merry go round we call life.

 I am talking about my fashion show. It has changed many times, a few venues, a couple names, and once I thought I had it locked down it just took one irrational person to knock it off of its carefully built platform. Any one of you out there that reads this who really know me know who this lunatic is. But I am not naming names, that would be completely ridiculous. And D R A M A T I C. People.... I have had enough of this said drama. I am finished with it.

 My life right now will consist of happiness and carefree thoughts. I am still planning on having a show but it will not be until spring or early early fall. I also am working on a possible halloween masquerade that will be held a a certain downtown location.... stay posted.

 

Love This....

L♥VE

I am actually making progress, I think....

Yes all. Things are moving. I finally have a date for my fashion show, and a name. It has changed. It has shifted. We are now "Couture Noir" instead of "Electro Couture Culture", at least for the moment. Maybe it will stay that way... we will all see, wont we?? The show will be held at Sound Bar in the warehouse district of Minneapolis on October 30th.  It will AMAZE you! I hope. ^-^

 I am actually holding myself hostage this weekend, other than a small venture to see Mama Mia with my own mother on sunday and maybe a trip to the dog park with Jasmine the dog, that is all!! I will be drafting, sewing, cutting, and draping. Just ordered some amazing new studs to put on my garments. I can't wait!!! 

  SOOOOO, if any of you feel like playing with fabric and other pretty sparkly things and creating with me, you are welcome to join. As long as you don't distract me, I have had plenty of that so far... thank you very much. You know where I'll be. xo-M

Can I get off of the ride now??

Vertigo, or dizziness, refers to the sensation of spinning (subjective vertigo) or the perception that surrounding objects are moving or spinning (objective vertigo). Some patients describe a feeling of being pulled toward the floor or toward one side of the room. Moving the head, changing position, and turning while lying down often worsen vertigo.

 OK, yes. I have this.

 Look at the picture for a second and you might get a small sample of what I'm going through.

 This has happened to me before, a few years ago. I saw 2-3 doctors a week for 3 months with no answer to what was causing this horrid experience. I was poked, prodded, pushed, and scanned. Nothing. I even had a doctor tell me he thought I was pregnant. LOL. Too funny, and sad. Now this time this experience has come back to me as mysteriously as it had went away last time.

 Nothing helps. No sleep, no food, no drug, or even meditation. I wish it was a simple as anemia or lack of sleep or even stress. Nothing,  no thing helps. It makes me want to die a little. I feel like I have a right to complain. 

 Also, the worst part of this, I have to work. I CUT hair. And 3 days ago, also CUT neck. Really. For the first time in my hairstyling career I have cut a client and caused them to bleed! I almost died. It's not like I can say, "Oh, sorry. It's just this constant spinning I'm going through that makes it so hard for me to cut straight!" I would lose my clients and my job. Even writing this here is a little risky. For all of you out there that come in and see me at the Hairpolice, don't fret. I take my time, and try really hard to focus. I just wish the spinning would take some time off when I have to make the money I have to spend on my $2000 insurance deductible to try and figure this sich out. Argh. Please let me off now, I don't feel so good. ----------------M

where is your head at?

Love the life you're in. Not just the life you dream about.

I do. I live by this.

I love my job, my house, my girlfriend, even my car. I do.

Not saying you shouldn't try to improve yourself.

That would be the complete opposite way of thinking.

We all have dreams, goals, hopes and paths. Work into the right direction.

You never know when you will go.

So don't take your life for granted. 

When your moment is up, it's up.

Use every opportunity that has come your way, but don't step on people in the process.

Improve, care and love yourself.

You are you right now too.

Make no mistake about it. 

This is now. This is life. This is you, who you are.

You are amazing.

You are beautiful.

You have succeeded so far.

Applaud yourself for this.

Don't forget where you were and who you were 2 years ago.

And don't forget who you are now 2 more years from now.

And this last piece of advice I have to offer is so important. I need to listen too.

Remember: 

Green, Yellow, Red, Blue. 

You GO in life and make your way, 

But when you YEILD in life for a moment, your moment passes.

Then you STOP and end the momentum.

Now you have become HANDICAPPED.

Good night dreamers. I am heading there too.

Have we met?

  This is Kerli....Kerli - Walking On Air (Official Video)
I swear this girl has met me before or we have met in another life. It is all too surreal and similar to my tastes and style. It is creepy. This is my music blog for the week. Love it. Love her. INSPIRE..... -M

L♡VE

                                    I'm in love with this cat.

                                                                                                   Just sayin. -M

Gay Pride is coming up..

 I am really looking forward to it. There are many events this weekend, I don't know if I will make it to all of them but here they are if you feel like joining us! 

Friday June 27th -

from  6:00pm- 10:30pm Bryant Lake Block Party

BLB Presents the 4th Annual Uptown Pride Block Party
Featuring Tina Schlieske and full band, Venus DeMars and All the Pretty Horses, Rope Trick, Foxy Tann, Black Blondie, North Star Rollergirls, Dykes Do Drag and more!

from 8:00pm- 2:00am Twilight 2008 Pride event

Trocadero's  nightclub   107 3rd avenue North Mpls Warehouse district

$10 cover   21+ Limited VIP admission $50 available at twilightgirl.com

 Featuring DJ Shiek and Ajent Orange 

Voted Best place to meet single lesbian women by City Pages!!

Saturday June 28th -

from 4:00pm- 10:00pm Pi Pride outdoor festival

Pi Bar and Restaurant  2532 south 25th Avenue 

Admission is $5 at the door  

Entertainment includes Maria Isa, Kysa Bong, Pussy Pirates, Mercury,  Esme, Tough Tough Skin, Harsh Reality & Tina Shileske.

Sunday June 29th -

from 9:00am-?

2008 Ashley Rukes GLBT Pride Parade

Pre-Parade Show at 9am
The 2008 Ashley Rukes GLBT Pride Parade will be held on Sunday, June 29, beginning at 11am along Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis. According to public estimates, the Parade drew over 125,000 spectators in 2007, making it one of the largest parades in the Upper Midwest, and the largest in all of Minneapolis according to Mayor R.T. Rybak. Because of this popularity, it is recommended that you arrive early to find your parade viewing spot.

(Oh, and friends, look for us in the parade. I'll be there.)

Plus***** 

2008 Pride Festival
Saturday & Sunday, June 28 & 29, 2008
Minneapolis' Loring Park will host the 36th annual Pride Festival on Saturday & Sunday, June 28 & 29.

Festival admission is free. Beer Garden admission is $5 per day and Headline Show tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the gate.

Festival Hours
Saturday, June 28 10am - 10pm
Sunday, June 29 10am - 6pm

Headline Show Saturday at 6pm

En Vogue, Deborah Cox to Headline Festival
We are very pleased to announce that En Vogue, Deborah Cox, DJ Red Richard and more will appear as part of thie year's Festival Headline Show on the evening of Saturday, June 28 in Loring Park. For details of this year's show, check out the Festival Headline Show page. Headline Show tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the gate. The Festival remains free to attend.

okidoki.... gotta go, but you better show!!! Happy Pride everyone!

-Mackenzie

The bestest best ever.

I am feeling a bit better today because my bff Sheila and two glasses of wine have put me toward the path of recovery. (last night) This girl is amazing people. Seriously. She is always smiling and laughing... even when she is stressed out. She can always make me smile. I meant to write about my day, but I decided I would write about pretty much the most genuine friend a girl could have. I love her soooooooooooo much. Wow, I'm gushing. ^_^ This is for you She-she. I would be lost without you sista'! xoxoxoxoxo

I suppose I should write something...

But friends, my mind has taken over my body. My brain is frozen into a nightmare feeling that rushes through my veins. It tires me. It sickens me. I wish I was that cloud today... I do. I can't pinpoint where this all came from, it's a compilation of sadness, anxiety, trouble, and pain. It's everything going on and nothing at all. 

I am loved and in love and yet that can't sew up my open wounds. What can? I have tried relaxing, naps, yoga, food, music, alone time, pills (prescription), cuddles, kitties, movies, puppies, wine, video games, friends, and everything else in between. The only thing that made me feel nearly normal was cleaning and laughter. So strange. I think I need to get a "few" things done. And by a few I mean A MILLION! It's killing me from the inside out. No more avoidance. I have to do it now. 

I have promised you that I would provide music inspiration. So I will link you to something that suits my mood. Its 
Mazzy Star . If you haven't heard of them, then you need to listen to it now. She is amazing. The song "In to dust" is my mood at the moment. I wish I was just dust. It's done today. DONE.

Amazing

I love this from
Albert Reyes. It reminds me of my place in life right now. Perfect, just thought I should share. - peace.

Today... Thursday June 12th

Now, ok. As promised I will be sharing with you some new music to enjoy for yourself. I have been listening to a few things lately. One of which is Farah, I really enjoy the Law Of Life song from the 2007 album, Italians do it better (they do).

AND.... a few things that have happened in the last few days. I don't think I will be going with First Avenue this year for the E.C.C.. They were and are simply way too unorganized and unprofessional for me to deal with at the moment. This is coming from little scattered me... that is pretty bad. I am talking to a few other venues for my presentation. Either way, it is still going to happen and be SICK!

I have shown Kristen a few samples of artwork to inspire her to stylize my logo a little different. This is what she has come up with so far :

It's a little better I would have to say. She is adding a few more things in the hair and such and I think then it will be perfecto.

Yesterday Jess and I had a wonderful day even in the midst of stormy weather. I am so lucky to have a great girl around that knows how to keep me smiling! - ok thats it for today. ttys.

I am teaching myself a little html today...

I was scrolling online to try and find some pictures for inspiration for my logo which at the moment looks like this, and I came upon some serious artwork. P.S. my graphic designer friend
Kristen is designing a few logos for me, but this one turned out to be too cute. I need kawaii-noir, not just kawaii. We are working on it still, this is an early draft. OOOH! I am so excited for my newfounded htmling... gonna use it all of the time!

Anyways, anyways.... here are a few pictures I found that I absolutely LOVE.

This one is from Kukula

And of course, Miss Van

I don't think I even have to mention how much I love Junko Mizuno

I can't wait to see what new image we will come up with. -ok... that's about it for now.

today... sunday June 8th.

not much happened today.

-woke up next to the hottest girl (I still thought I was dreaming)

-made breakfast for us both, omelettes and french toast

-got ready and went to Hairpolice to do up my roomies hair!

-got home, cleaned, made myself some soy hotdogs and greenbeans

-and waited for my adorable GF to return so we could get movies and snug it up

still waiting to hear from First Avenue, it's causing a little too much anxiety at this point. I keep waking up out of dead sleep worrying about it.

actually, I think I need to force myself to set up my sewing space in my basement right now. i need something to change. 

this is what i was talking about, self motivation.

-inspiration

-movement

these are things i need.

that is what i am going to do.

NOW.

p.s. the photo is another piece of inspiration, i need more more more.

Tonight, tonight, tonight....

Identity Theft clothing swap + contest

Tonight from 6pm-10pm @ The Minnesota Center For Photography on 165 13th Ave. NE Minneapolis, MN

 

Go from drab to fab! 6-8:30pm Swap 8:30-10pm Party 10:30pm slideshow +Awards/Prizes Admission: Free + Please bring at least two items (clothing or accessories) to swap. 

Change your identity (or steal someone else's) with what you wear!

Whether you're a fashionista, you need to clean out your closet, or you want to refresh your look, you can recycle your old clothing at this swap, contest, and party! Identity Theft is a clothing swap and contest. Jahna Peloquin, Kelsy Osterman, and Di Medlock of Eclecticoiffeur will be on hand for styling assistance and advice. They must be in clean, wearable conditionwith no rips or stains. At the end of the night, all un-swapped clothing will be donated.

cute stuff....

So yesterday I was minding my own business and cooking Jess and I some mock beef and yellow peppers and broccoli over brown mushroom fried rice. (which was okay... but I don't think I will be making that dish again for awhile) And then the next thing you know I see this little paper airplane fly in to the left of me. I took this as Jess just being her normal playful self and said " Oh, so now you're throwing things at me?" . Then I decided to reach over and pick it up because I thought I saw writing on it. ( I assumed it was whatever I had scribbled on my note pad about what to buy for groceries) Well, it said "unfold me" and to my surprise I found this:


                                                                    

I immediately smiled at such a sweet gesture, and wondered why I would ever expect anything less from such a thoughtful and amazing person! Of course I checked the yes box and wrote in a little "please" under it. So now it's official, I actually have a really great honest to goodness girlfriend. AND this one my friends, will not be sleeping with my best friend. I know I have nothing to worry about and neither does she!! Hey baby, if you're reading this, don't blush too much, you're so wonderful that I have to share it with the world. And, I am the lucky one!! xoxo -Mackenzie

New Blog... New Life...

Well, Hello there all! I was playing on the internet yesterday and decided that I wanted to start a little life/fashion/music blog!!  I wonder if what I have to share will be of any interest of you, but either way I am mostly doing this for myself. As a form of motivation, or inspiration. A way to check in with myself if you will.

So I guess I will start with what I have been listening to recently, if you haven't heard of them yet, you should check them out. They are called The Artificial Limbs . You can find them on myspace @ http://www.myspace.com/theartificiallimbs . I will try and put up some new music on here at least once a week if possible. 

I am starting to slowly plan out my fashion show again for this fall; Electro Couture Culture. Although, First Avenue isn't really very good on getting back to me about booking the date. Elizabeth (my fashion show partner)said that she ran into the booking agent a few weeks ago and he said it's something about his personal life that is keeping him from doing his job. I don't really care. I just need this show to get up and running, ASAP!! I might actually lose my mind if something doesn't happen within a few days. I'll be stalking the front door and singing annoying songs into the intercom system until they let me in. Believe me, two months, four emails, and two phone calls should be enough for him to get back to me. It's not like they weren't excited about hosting us again, they are just being a little unprofessional about it. I'm over it.