Holiday cheer.

Fuck buying stuff. Make it.

Barry McGee.

Facial inspiration by Barry McGee. Check this old PBS feature. Makes me wanna hit up the train yard come dark. Think I just might…

Swooning for “Stranger”

Miss Jhene Aiko has me wrapped around her pinkie finger. Girl, I’ll do whatever you want– just promise more super sexed-up slow jams. Listen to the mixtape here.

out playing…

brunch at the grove. a new weekend tradition.

A small, scattered collection of things I’ve been doing to keep busy and wild and inspired…

treasure island blew my mind. specifically the 'silent disco' and beach house.

a horrid cough has taken over my lungs, but the tea had some good advice.

folsom street fair. took off my shirt. danced hard to 60s jams. pointed. stared. brainstormed.

folsom. pretty lady tied to a lightpost. next year it will be me.

fell on my bike. bruise turned into an egg-shaped hematoma. pretty siq.

making new boyfriends: jesus. bjorn. mindy.

where i spend my corporate business lady lunches.

the bruise in full color.

‘stash love.

Last week’s Indie Erotic Film Festival, hosted by Good Vibrations at the Castro Theater. Lots of fun prizes (I won a tickler and some porn) and a mustache photo booth. Pretty sure I look like my dad…love it. Want to wear this everyday– too bad the sticky is already gone. Crazy glue, anyone?

Meet Jamis!

When my baby (an Origin 8 Uno) was stolen last month I thought I was going to be walking around town for weeks and weeks in search of a new suitor. Thankfully I ran into this powder blue 2011 Jamis Beatnik. How cute is he? Currently set as a fixie, but I’m going to head out now and see if I can get this ol’ flip-flop swapped into a freewheel…and maybe even play with the idea of adding bullhorns. Ya for new bike and super sunny, Indian summer weather! Always in my heart, Uno…xoxo.

YT: Wintercoats

Watch the Wintercoats video for “Working on a dream” and see why it’s my current obsession @yourstru.ly

Every year we blow out another birthday candle and as the smoke clears we feel older, wiser and maybe even more mature, but while passing these mile markers our interpretation of the world gets jaded by our own grown-up status. Wintercoats “Working on a Dream” helps remind us to look through fresh eyes and peer back into the world with the innocence we all had in the beginning. The gentle pinpricks of his orchestral pop tap us on the shoulder and nudge us in our sides; gently prying open our heavy lids and allowing the scenery back in.

Stallion.

My spirit animal, a.k.a. me: a fawn colored stallion with blonde hairs. Run, little hooves, run.

YT: THe Alabama Shakes

Stream the EP @yourstru.ly

Bicycle Muse: Yakkay Herringbone

Classic herringbone meets the modern Yakkay 

Read the original Bicycle Muse post @www.thebicyclemuse.blogspot.com

Fond thoughts about fish bones may not swim to mind when you spot the distinctive, v-shaped weave, but top off any wardrobe with a little classic “herringbone” and you’re sure to spawn compliments for your traditional, sophisticated style. The Bicycle Muse is excited to offer this timeless pattern as a cover option for the glorious Yakkay helmet, making sure you keep the noggin both safe and classy.

With fall weather creeping around the corner, your favorite wool and tweed jackets are probably getting anxious to ditch the hanger and accompany you on fall rides around town. The Herringbone Paris Yakkay is an ideal match to these heavier autumn-friendly fabrics, the black and white diagonals make for a nice compliment to the earth-toned palette of light jackets, comfy sweaters and fuzzy scarves.

Need some irresistible examples of how to mesh herringbone with your cycling wardrobe and your ride of choice? Take a look-see at these  Bicycle Muse suggestions for guys and gals alike:

Ralph Lauren is always spot on with timeless staples and this new ‘Back to University‘ collection does it again with lots of handsome, heather grey, school boy charm, vests and bowties. The Yakkay would definitely make the grade for any item on this roster.

A vintage Raleigh couldn’t find better accompaniment than the herringbone’s old world charm. Cool, calm, collected– this bike was meant for smooth.

Don’t be afraid to add in some color! The herringbone loves solid primary colors like this golden wheat, lady-like tweed jacket from J. Crew. Great with skirt or trousers, this multi-purspose coat comes with a twist on tradition: an uneven weave, chunky wood buttons and an extra textured-edge.

This extra-nice Raleigh Superbe Sports Tourist is straight out of 1951, but doesn’t look a day over easy-breezy. The herringbone Yakkay will sing while riding atop this gem.