Amore Crush Daily

Crush & The Cupid FlyBy

2011-02-10T20:13:00.000-08:00

Cupid is doing flybys

Do you feel it??

That "butterflies in the stomach" feeling?

Amore in the air. I'm feeling it in the guise of musical creation. Music that will find it's way into your heart soon.

So save up some room for me inside that Ticker of yours & I'll keep you posted ;)

The Future Looks Bright
Crush & the 60's Astronaut Valentine

JAX is my Numero Uno Valentine
& voted favorite furry friend of all time 2 years in a Row...
By ME

Dear Record Store,
I know you are disappearing at alarming rates, but I need you

to know that I Love you & I always will & I will eventually find you. Please HOLD on.

RETRO 80's Love for Whitney Houston & this
Ron Saint Germain Mix
Isn't she the cutest?
Biggest Valentine question ever:
:How Will I Know?"

Crushin' The Alone Time & The Refuel
Remember: YOU are Your Very Best Valentine
& added bonus?
You Always Know what your favorite flower is ;)

Crushing OVER SIZED Eyelashes & ENORMOUS Glasses
Big 60's MOD & the Bare Lips
Practical Schmactical

It's Your V-Day
Lose Count of the Calories
DO IT UP

CRUSH & The Website
Music Picks, Diggables, Fashion Finds & The Beat
http://www.birdeebow.com

007 & the beach please.
HAPPY VALENTINE

Don't wait to fit into some Glass Slipper fairytale
BUILD your Own.
Design your own Crushworthy fairy-TRUTH

Vintage Valentines Say it Better

Crushable Little Friends.
Valentines & Fellow Fancy Style Dreamers

CRUSHIN' this Memoir.
Thanks to my lovely friend Sasha for

the recommendation! Adore.

"You give Me Love...
Enough
To Let Go & Grow Bolder"

This Valentine's Day?
Give The Gift of Water
H20 Changes Everything
THE WATER PROJECT
http://www.thewaterproject.org

I chased it sooooo long ....
The City really had no choice

Crushing Audrey Always..
& the courage to age gracefully, beautifully, naturally
& with Class

F A B U L O U S

Minx Metallics!!
Polishes with Panache from Sephora

Just another Lunch Date
Go Ahead Crush The OVERDRESS

I DO!

1960's Style Valentine Boxes Made of Cardboard & Construction Paper

& Lace Doilies
Heart Shaped Doilies.

The Shoes That Will Carry Us to The Crushes
Green & Black Stripe & the PRADA

Get it Get it GO

Brunch with Lovelies During Snow INs
Lucky Girl with Gorgeous friends..
Crushin it Again & Again

Currently in The Studio with
HEY AVIATOR
Gonna Blow Your Mind &
Our plan is to land onto YOUR Next Crush List SOON
http://www.heyaviator.com

It's The Most Important Thing
You'll Ever Share....

And The Crush Continues
xoxo

Birdee

Click 3 Times & CRUSH

2011-01-24T20:45:00.000-08:00

February around the bend & that means Crush Month up ahead.
Who am I kidding?? I'm always in crush mode. I find it painstakingly difficult to wait another 8 days to unveil Valentine worthy crushables..
So break out the Ruby Reds & the three "clicks" & get ready
cause you gotta JUMP when the green light glows you home.
HOME as in the place where your heart is.

Mine? Blissfully lost in the M U S I C ...
the makers, the players, the mixers & the shakers
Kiss'em Crush 'em
(crystal ruby red slipper brooch from Fantasy Jewelry Box)

Diggs crushworthy enough for Cupid himself
the brand new COSMOPOLITAN Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada

The Terrace One Bedroom with the ACE decor & the stunner views...
Go ahead book for TWO
Cosmopolitan Hotel

Yess It's called The Chandelier & it's the gorgeous lounge
which houses 3 unique bar experiences.
The high Energy Hot Spot, The Sophisticated Cocktail Haven & The Lounge
Need More to Crush??
The Cosmopolitan Hotel

Beautiful Rough Exterior, Sensitive Interior & The Need for Speed.
Where are you Steve McQueen??
Crush & The Dangerous

CRUSHING the New HGTV series
SELLING NEW YORK
Quite Grand Check it Out for the drool factor alone....

Vintage 1960's MISSONI is one of my all time faves.
The new peeks at Pre-Fall 2011 by MISSONI prove that everything Retro is NEW again.
ADORE the patterns & the layers!!

CRUSH this look at The Golden Globes
Anne Hathaway is the Quintessential Movie Star

Old Hollywood Glam meets the Modern Girl

Stunning & Awe Inspiring in
ARMANI

16 hour studio days & beautiful moments followed by
Epic Holly Golightly style sleep ins til 2pm
C R U S H I T

I Heart The Black Keys
Mucho Much Crushness

A Taste Of Reality is DELISH
Butler, New Jersey Goodness =
The Beautiful Scenery & The Sandwich

ORNETTE COLEMAN
Jazz to CRUSH
ps. I love the Credits Too

FUN & the Crush Wallet
Pearl River Mart & The Less Serious Approach
PEARL RIVER

It Lowers Your Blood Pressure & Creates Random Smiles...
Just Follow It ;)

Rico trying out Ron St Germain's skydiving parachute in the studio
It's always a flight situation ...

5 star meal prepared by Hudson Hotel Sous Chef Sasha St Germain
CRUSH this times One Thousand
Hudson Hotel

Making Music is the most Crushable thing of my Life

Being in the studio with the legendary Saint is inspiring &
beautiful. Passion for the process is an understatement.
CRUSH every MOMENT

Ricky tuning drums to the key of each song
HEY AVIATOR debut coming soon...

It's a Multitalented Situation
Keys, Drums, Guitars, Bass
Ricky The Phenom

Patch!! The studio Golden Retriever who steals hearts...
I Love Patch

It's quite easy to be inspired when this is your view while writing in the studio
Crushing The Scenery

Sophia Loren Fabulosity

1940 CINEMA CRUSH

Vintage Jewelry & The Pearl Crush

Beautiful National Historic Landmark, America's Largest Home,
Winery,Gardens & World Class Luxury Inn
Yess Yes Please;)
c r u s h
THE BILTMORE

Asheville, NC

& Birthday Boys Get Ice Cream Treats
JAX turns TWO
& more Crushable than Ever;)

Wishing you a fabulous February filled with
everything your heart desires....

& All Your Wishes Come True

And The Crush Goes On....

xoxo

Birdee

Make A Wish & A Crush

2011-01-01T03:15:00.000-08:00

WISH: Defined as A desire, longing, or
strong inclination for a specific thing.

Count me in on the beautiful believers of the Wish. We must, after all, voice our desires & longings into the universe if we are to ever actually make them into reality.

As I ponder the possibilities of a New Year & all the excitement that comes along with it, I am also reminded of how very lucky I am . How very fortunate to make wishes which are luxurious in nature, career driven & passion infused. I am also reminded that it is quite a different thing to wish for the very basics of life. Many of you have seen my posts, tweets & news postings about The Water Project, but I ask you to pause for a moment today, on this first day of the year if you will, & consider the very simple wish of WATER.

Water for bathing, drinking, cooking & for sustenance of LIFE. Together we can make wishes come true Great & Small

Visit The Water Project to learn more about bringing clean water to places like Sierra Leone &

Pass It On!

Happy New Year &

Let the
CRUSH begin....

H2O = LIFE

Embarking on long road trips & fabulous studio time with masters of the craft.

It's gonna be an amazing year filled with music, laughter & creativity.

That's a Crush you can Count On.

My New Musical Adventure

HEY AVIATOR

Debut Music Coming Soon in 2011

Ricky "Rico" Brewer is the songwriter & multi talented musician set to catch the world on fire.

We are Co-conspirators with an equaled unrelenting passion for music.

When you can't sleep anymore because you're too excited about the music you're writing it's

a seriously C R U S H A B L E time

SYNDA ROREX PHOTOGRAPHY

Lace, Tulle & dresses to Crush like fairy tales...

Intriguing & compelling. The many moods & faces of Cleopatra.

A woman without Limitation.

Barnes & Noble

Balenciaga Black Caviar Scrub.

Crushing the Luxury

BERGDORF GOODMAN

Crushing the Vintage Life & traveling by Rail.

VINTAGE POSTERS

Crushing Beautiful Moments with friends & caffeine in the form of LOVE

Crushing on Cashmere & Pearls

Crushing Fashion Inspiration from Ali MacGraw Circa 1975

Fabulous Turtlenecks, Long Coats & Gorgeous knitted Caps

Timeless Style & Beauty.

Ali & Vanity Fair

Always Crushing my JacksonPup.

Poor little guy was exhausted after the

Holiday fun. Squeaky toys & new buddies.

Chelsea Girl Vintage in So Ho NYC.

Vintage Style for every modern girl's retro mood.Chelsea Girl

Charms Like wishes worthy of Crushes

If you're gonna dream?

DREAM IT BIG

AIM FOR IT

& MEAN IT

After Holiday Sale Shopping is always more fabulous when

with someone you adore... Crush & the Sale Tag

The only thing more amazing than spectacular Louboutin's??

Crushable vintage Shoes in pristine condition.

awww The Rue-Saint Honore'

The Only Looking Back in 2011 will involve a hand held mirror.

FULL STEAM AHEAD

Music Everywhere you find it

Beauty By Suresh Natarajan

Oh New York. It's always been about you & ME

C R U S H Y O U

I LOVE NY.com

Beauty is in the details.

CRUSH & Hand wrapped Thoughtfulness.
Gift wrapped Life

HELLO Double Decker Macaron.

If it's Laduree, I'll take three

75 Avenue Champs Elysées, Paris

Laduree World

Crushing on the Sy Fy channel & the Twilight Zone Marathon

I think this 1960's show should have just been called

"Peak into your future"

Scary accurate & thought provoking

Into The Zone

CRANBERRIES with everything.

Crushin on the CRAN

Fostoria Americana Crystal

Crushing My mom's elegant collections

...and the Beautiful way she presents a holiday table

CRUSH & the strapless rose inspired evening gown & chignon.

Textured tights & Lace Leggings.

Winter Crush

Juliette Binoche & LOVE through the neighborhoods of Paris.

Crush & the Scenery

CHER & the circa 1979 CRUSH

The Original Glamour Girl

Goodbye 2010 & Let 2011 BEGIN

Wishing all your dreams come true & the most important kind of success

in the form of

L O V E & B E A U T I F U L MOMENTS

And the Crush Goes On....

xoxo

Birdee

Sweet November & The Crush

2010-11-10T13:30:00.000-08:00

Fall is My Favorite & this year has been no exception.

Such gorgeous experiences among precious friends! Amazing

people who inspire me to work harder & become the best I can be.
What more is there? As fall turns into winter I am sooooo beyond

thrilled to be heading into the studio soon with my boys, my band

my fam Plastic Parachute. Stay posted & Stay Crushing.
Because without The Crush ...Where's the RUSH?

Crushing on ZENYATTA The Queen.
First female to win the Grade 1 Breeder's Cup Classic.
After 19 straight wins, this month she placed 2nd at The Breeder's Cup Classic
(only lady in the race)

I heart Zenyatta
http://www.zenyatta.com

Lunch meetings with fabulous ones at The Palm, LA
I Crush This Times Twenty

Warm in White Winter Coats & Natalie Wood inspired shades...

Natalie Wood Retro Glammm

Inspired to ASPIRE

CHER circa 1972. WHOA I Crush this style...

Because I heart Cher & Thanksgiving movie releases....

Meeting with tiny precious friends who sing Tres Chic by Plastic Parachute
Better than ME & I wrote it. ;) Mikala = Love

AIDA Crush Because Elton John writes the songs that makes you cry in the theatre

Faye Dunaway 1970's fresh girl next door & Felt Hats Rule

Italian landscapres from my glorious friend Roberto of Pontremoli, Italia.

Audrey Hepburn with the Monogram LV classic bag...

The reason I ADORE this print & the elegance of Louis Vuitton.

D R E A M I N G

It's a FOREVER 21 Dress thing. FUN On-line shopping that

doesn't break the bank....

Dinner Parties with fabulous strangers who become lifelong

friends. I CRUSH the way dinner parties encourage conversation

between all age groups. Meeting an 80 year old competitive swimmer &

her charming husband may be my most fabulous story of the year.

BALMAIN CRUSHES are ongoing...without end.
Sparkle Shine

Retro Vintage Trick Or Treatness

Addicted to BERRIES BERRIES BERRIES
A M A Z I N G for your skin.... Uplifting for your mood.

Late Nights in the Ghettostudio with
My Boys & CRUSHABLE new songs to share

with the universe soon....

I've said it before. I say it again..
BUBBLE MACHINES = SMILES
Impossible to be angry in a sea of bubbles.

Finding new places to write & changing up sceneries & modes

of writing. Currently crushing fall landscapes & the colors of FALL

TRULY GORGEOUS moments in the mountains..
Life doesn't get much sweeter. ADORE this.

Drew Barrymore on the Cover of Bazaar.
She has never looked more radiant.

Stunning Fashion Shoot by Mark Seliger.
Designer gowns by Dior, Versace & Givenchy

Rico in Rehearsals. Songwriter, guitarist,

pianist & the GO TO guy of Plastic Parachute.
CRUSH Ricky & the new songs on the way!!

Retro Swing Coats & WHITE is my current GottaHave It.

Tim Nordwind. Amazingly talented bass player of OK GO
Check out MY INTERVIEW with Tim at Birdee And The Beat

My baby JAX! Kiss him UP for Good Luck.

ME. Waiting on the bus. I'm falling in love

with bus rides lately. It's just like a box of chocolates.

Yess. You never know what you're gonna get.
Or who you're gonna meet:)

Cateye Glasses, Ladylike purses & Bold print pleated skirts.
Hello Fall. I CRUSH You.

I cannot wait to see THE TOURIST with Angelina Jolie

& Johnny Depp. Have you seen her wardrobe in the trailers?
OH MY Yess Please...

Beautiful Friends of Hallowed Eve & Fun Filled Days...
I'm the Pink Punk Barbie Princess next to Steam Punk Graham:)

Vintage Diana Ross & 1970's Campy flick
MAHOGANY. Divalicious.

888 Madison Avenue Manhattan Dreams

RALPH LAUREN Flagship & I'll take one of each.. Thanks!

The 888 CRUSH

The Aha Moments.....

Crushing art in the form of furniture & this piece at
Anthropologie

Sparkling Friends & West Coast Fabulosity

The Water Project. $10 Builds a Well, Saves Lives & Changes EVERYTHING

Jack's Restaurant in Whittier, CA 50 years of Diner Food.
I Crush brunch here with lovely friends in fall :)

GLORIOUS Read & Pictures to Die for...

Sometimes the Ruby Red Slippers really do transport.....

Riding in an Aston Martin is really more glamorous if

you understand that it's the James Bond car. However, finding out

later is also nice:) Crush the Classy

The Food Lab Los Angeles,
Good Healthy Food just stole your heart....

Crushing living out of my suitcase & soaking in every moment
of Fall, Laughter & LOVE

Jump to grab opportunity when it comes your way

& may all your crushes be worthy of not only where

you're going but also of who you are right now,
today.

And the Crush Continues....

xo

Birdee

White Hot Winter Crush

2010-09-27T11:59:00.000-07:00

I'm not sure if all dreams appear in black & white...but I know

that most of mine are in shades of grey. Quite interesting to me,

actually, since I am a self described technicolor girl whose favorite

cinematic moment is Marilyn Monroe singing Diamonds are

a Girl's Best Friend. Ah yes, Marilyn in that hot pink satin sheath
amidst shades of electric blue, Dazzling! And although bright hues do grab our attention & steal our affections for the moment, I am a true believer that silent everyday shades of grey & white tend to hold our curiosities longer....mesmerizing us, tempting us to linger in the elegance.

So, I'm welcoming the cold early this fall.
I have a plan to kick up the temp on my own.
WINTER in the form of Hot Whites.

White & the cozy comfort of morning sunshine ....

Roses in White & the significance of True Love

Manhattan in Black & White .... Color me THERE

Satin, Frills & 1940's inspired veil hats

Pearls = Forever Timeless

Warmth & Sass from White Hot Hats
Tonsyn Designs http://www.etsy.com/shop/tonsyn

Suede & Sequins in Stiletto Boot Style
by Alexander Wang

White Elegance & the Rest Easy

Rhinestone with beads in Ivory shades

Chanel Winter 2010 & fringed Merino Wools

Patent winter white Louboutins. Platforms in Parisian style.

Chanel Faux Fur Take 2

Hepburn distraction in Givenchy perfection

Sequin detailed lambswool & angora blazer by Malene Birger
WHITE & the Shimmer

Vintage Reflections & Smiles are always en vogue :)

No one does Quilted white Quite like CHANEL

C o s t u m e Whites & The Cocktail Ring

Cashmere & Lace. 50's Grace Kelly meets the modern race.

Classy BatGirls Save The World in Classic Black & White
(& Mini Stuart Weitzman boots)
Photo by Synda Rorex Photography
http://www.syndarorexphotography.com

& White Cowboy Boots??
Well they were made for walking. No scratch that..
They were made for KICKING down doors & two stepping right into your future.

Happy Early Winter & never stop kickin' til your

dreams are reality

Keep the Crush Goin' Strong.......

xo
BIRDEE

Rebels, Kindred Spirits & the CRUSH

2010-09-14T11:52:00.000-07:00

CLARA BOW
Clara Gordon Bow (July 29, 1905 – September 27, 1965) .
Before she was the "it" flapper girl. She was known as
"The Brooklyn Bombshell"

"A sex symbol is a heavy load to carry when one is tired, hurt and bewildered."
Clara Bow

"For the first time in my life I knew there was beauty in the world. For the first time I saw distant lands, serene, lovely homes, romance, nobility, glamour...on the silver screen"
Clara Bow

"..Clara Bow lingers in the eye, long after the picture has gone.."
Variety January 1924

“

She is as refreshingly unaffected as if she had never faced a means to pretend. She hasn't any secrets from the world, she trusts everyone... she is almost too good to be true... only wish some reformer who believes the screen contaminates all who associate with it could meet this child. Still on second thought it might not be safe: Clara uses a dangerous pair of eyes.
The New York Morning Telegraph 1923

“A dangerous little devil is Clara, impish, appealing, but oh, how she can act!”
Sept 7th 1924 The Los Angeles Times

"She danced even when her feet weren't moving. Some part of her was always in motion, if only her great, rolling eyes. It was an elemental magnetism, an animal vitality, that made her the center of attraction in any company."
Adolph Zukor Head of Paramount Pictures

"I ain't sure what "IT" even is"
Clara Bow (when asked about IT girl status)

“I can never tell you what happiness I felt, life had been so terrible hard and it seemed to me that now all my troubles were to be in the past”
Clara Bow (on seeing her name in bright lights)

"We had individuality. We did as we pleased. We stayed up late. We dressed the way we wanted. I used to whiz down Sunset Boulevard in my open Kissel, with several red Chow dogs to match my hair. Today, they're sensible and end up with better health. But WE had more fun."
Clara Bow

Crush the Era.
Crush the Style
Crush the Rebel Spirit
of the Girl behind the smile

And the Crush Goes On...

Birdee

Music Truth & The Crush

2010-09-08T11:19:00.000-07:00

Self Portrait by Arlo Guthrie

As a touring musician, seeing shows is just part of the deal. Night after night you are either the Opening Act or the Closing Act & suddenly you become author of your own LIVE SHOW chapter book. Recording such titles as "OH NO not that again" & a few "Wow that was surprisingly good!" in the mix. I guess with this type of thinking already in place you somehow develop a very bad habit of drawing up your own musical blueprints. You know? Making up your mind about a show Long before the show takes place? This was in fact the case on Monday when I ventured to see Arlo Guthrie. Thought process in place: Great Folk Music combined with Great voice. This would be a good night. Right?

Yeh, Ok Scratch That, because although I anticipated a great night, I could not have known the magnitude of inspiration & musical awakening which transpired.
Picture this: A few thousand eclectic folks from all age groups hanging out

on a lawn. Peaceful, almost eerily quiet as they anxiously await their beloved One Man Show. No backing tracks, no pyrotechnics, no backup dancers, not even a band. Just a man, his guitar & a baby grand.

As nighttime rolls in, Arlo Guthrie takes

the stage. Calm, serene, in charge... the embodiment of confidence.
Never mind his legendary past or the future. It's about tonight.
This moment. You learn pretty quickly that nothing stands between Arlo Guthrie, his audience & the Moment. N o t h i n g

Maybe it's because I live in a musical world which substitutes shock & flash for talent.
Or maybe it's because I'm a product of a radio generation that serves up Hits like
chicken tenders at a McDonald's drive thru, but suddenly I felt overwhelmed with
sincerity. Truth in the form of music. No force feeding. No cramming musical hooks down

my throat for the mere purpose of consumption. This was Real. Palpable. Pure. The kind of truth that forces you to be present. And I was.

This is where I could go into the set list, the legendary background of Arlo Guthrie, the moments, the music, the man.

But I won't.
Because if you don't already know it?
You have to discover it for yourself

After All..
"This world is your world. Take it Easy. But Take It"
Arlo Davy Guthrie

& the CRUSH Goes On....

xo

Birdee

Pack Light & CRUSH A Lot

2010-08-25T15:00:00.000-07:00

My late summer sojourn into the Big Apple took a left turn into
the country & beauty found me at every turn. Spur of the moment
journeys & unforeseen detours are truly the most
exciting. You never know what the universe may be magnetically
pulling you toward......so I say just hold on, enjoy the ride
& CRUSH the scenery.

Celebrations & Festivities in Brighter Hues.
Corner pieces of birthday cakes & roses made of icing.

Little Miss Chic & bright red tights breathing
everything old in your closet into NEW life.

Color Mine B R I G H T please

Just to give you a little insight to the COMEDY of my fam..
This sign hangs on my parents house in the country.

Beautiful pieces of blown glass on windowsills.
It's the Hallmark of my Home.

Mom's Gorgeous Geraniums & hot summer afternoons...

"Arrive in Cars Like Boats or just stay home" & when you're in his zip code Dad always drives:)

Sunlight through Pecan Trees and everything
looks sweeter viewed from a front porch rocking chair on
a lazy summer evening..

Channeling the Inner Audrey. It's what I like to
call "creating my own reality"

T R U T H

Going through Grandma's old pix,
Apparently modeling Grandpa's cowboy hat

was my first Print job ;)

NYLON Mag & it's a Sept DREW Crush.

It is not too often we meet lovely friends who introduce us

to Lemurs in Panda Suits named Bubbles.
Cherish those moments...they are indeed Rare ;)

Crushing Perfect Rainbows across Perfect Prairies...

It MUST be a good sign

Traveling with Vintage LIFE & Grace Kelly
& of course OPI Big Apple Red nail polish :)

Try a little gathered ROSE for your TOES.....

Holding on to the last bit of Summertime Morning sunshine.

DELIGHT DISCOVER & D E C O R A T E.
mmmmmm D E L I C I O U S

Images of Moi by Synda Rorex Photography
Whenever I see this one I can't help but hear
Erykah Badu singing "Pack Light"

Hangin' my hat in the country for a minute & LOVING

the company...

YESS City Girl's Love the Country Too.
CHANEL Haute Couture Fall 2010
It's an Ivory Crush Style WIN

The view through pink heart sunglasses is more splendid.
Write 100 times on your chalkboard:
"Less Reality More Glam"

Mom & Dad's Country Charm stove.
No room to list the fabulous meals prepared for laughter & good times from that stove top.
But one of my favorites? Mom's Homemade Lemon Spiced Tea

Again ROSES & Footwear.
It's a match made in Romance.
Try it.
Guaranteed punches on your dance card;)

Stories of my parent's travels abroad. Young newlyweds on
European adventures. I could listen for hours on end....

C R A Y O N S for Chairs & Grandpa bought these in 1960

Go ahead CRUSH yourself.
It's a fabulous thing!!

Pine trees through iron lattice & garden conversations....

COLOR : currently lifting my mood into something NEW
Trying to pack away my black on black on "little black dress"
...at least until the first frost ;)

RE T R O & The LACE

Fall may be approaching but I plan to still sneak a little
SPRING on my feet.

Seriously.

What were you waiting for?? ;)

CRUSH like there's no tomorrow.

xo

Birdee

Charming Crush & The Silence

2010-08-09T12:00:00.000-07:00

Late summer showers & shorter evenings mean fall is on

the way & change is everywhere! New beginnings are
exciting, thrilling, fabulous & sometimes scary. Embracing change with
utmost gusto has proven to be a bit more hectic than I imagined. SO, what a lovely
distraction, last week, to spend time enjoying the scenery & sharing moments with famed chic
photographer, Synda Rorex. Check out pix from
The Vintage Fashion Shoot here: http://www.syndarorexphotography.com/blog

Packing up all my belongings & narrowing my life down
to a few boxes & suitcases has been quite a challenge over the

past few weeks. However, I always find that lightening the load &
passing along a few treasures has great reward. Ahhhh & moving to a new

zip code? It feels like NYC Yes Please.

Taking in the beautiful moments of friendship & love.
Being moved by silent inspiration. It's everywhere I turn...

Art by http://shadesofeleven.deviantart.com

Gorgeous Seahorse Brooch by http://www.thischarminggirl.com

More Vintage Fashion Love from
http://www.syndarorexphotography.com

The Love Predictor!! Doesn't everyone need one??
http://www.thischarminggirl.com

IN LOVE with this Azur Blue & Gold Cameo.
http://www.thischarminggirl.com

The Aardvark Manifesto ! Ahhh words to Live by
http://www.keepcalmgallery.com

My precious JAX Pupstar = Heart Stealer

Just a Girl & A CRUSH blog. I love taking photos in the grocery store
of simple things. Great conversation starter in the dry goods aisle... ;)

& the waves came. You can NOT photo shop a sky this

amazing & sincere. http://www.syndarorexphotography.com

Some moments can never be forgotten. Like walking into
the vintage/ costume shoppe to see this display of Wig Models
in all of their glory & an ode to All of my styles!! THANKS Ritzies. I LOVE.
But I'm not sure I've ever rocked The Elvis, but hey tomorrow is a new day;)

Sometimes this is what a new beginning looks like...
My Yard Sale. It turned into a front yard boutique selling day.
It's quite fun to describe all of your items in great detail to sidewalk shoppers with Style!
SO FUN! Who knew?

Vintage Asian dress sold at my Yard Sale!!
It looked so pretty hanging there in the rose bush. Ahhh yes never miss a
crushable Photo Op!

Gorgeous friends Thenes & Rick. Thx for all the love &
the unfaltering support of The'Chutes music & for ROCKIN'
Front Stage always CENTER

She makes chic look effortless.
Like rolling out of bed in a St John's cashmere suit is an
everyday occurrence....

My latest 2nd hand couture fashion find.
Navy & White with green. LOVE it paired with red pumps & a red patent leather handbag.

Princess for a Day
http://www.syndarorexphotography.com/blog

HEP Girls UNITE

Vintage fashion inspiration & the Art of the HAT

Summer Summer Time & the days go by toooo quickly.

http://www.myspace.com/plasticparachute

Shades of Eleven = my new obsession
http://shadesofeleven.deviantart.com

He wrote the book on Charm.
C A R Y G R A N T

"I wasn't going to be just a Stupid Singer...I was going to be MUCH more than that!"
Stevie Nicks

S O P H I A

You are cordially invited to Check out Interviews, My Music Picks
& Fashion Vids at http://www.birdeebow.com

May your crushes be Vintage worthy, Modern Day Chic
& Charming enough to Entertain you for as long
as you choose.

And The Crush Goes On...
xoxo
Birdee

Sweet Vicious & The CRUSH

2010-07-14T08:26:00.000-07:00

As July flies by at ridiculous speeds I am behind in my blog posts & updates.
I guess I've been a bit too busy being inspired by summer nights, fireflies, lemon iced teas, bands on sidewalk bricks & boys & girls in berets for Bastille Day. My crush-o-meter is in full swing &

I'm lovingly lost in the details....

Twirling floral dresses, high heels on hot pavement...
Life looks better when dancing in the streets

Bastille Day & Parisian Dreams.
So Much Love to my sweet French friends...thank you for
homemade videos of Bastille Day & photos of perfection.
Next year? I shall JOIN you in the festivities:)

It's a Parisian Vogue Barbie "I love You Truly" Style

Brooklyn makes me happy for soooooo many reasons.
The Brooklyn Botanical Gardens is just ONE of them :)

Bridge Love & Yess I'm picking favorites!! Verrazano Beauty

The talent of Butch Walker can be summed up by the word Limitless.

Watch this video & CRUSH his attitude....

As my favorite record stores continue to disappear... I am forever

reminded of my favorite Movie character record store owner-
Iona from Pretty In Pink. Owner of TRAX. Ahhh the quirky

stellar madness of Iona.

Yes it looks familiar because it's Carrie & Big's apartment from the

new SATC 2 movie. Glamorously Glorious Details

Finding Gems on morning walks in the form of Lilies.
Such a spiritual flower with beautiful meaning & purpose.

If you can't get Crazie with it then what's the point?
Crushin' crazie moments & music making madness with talented boys.
Who's gonna love ya crazie?? Crazie like The'Chutes??
http://www.myspace.com/plasticparachute

I truly believe Marion Cotillard exemplifies DIOR.
E L E G A N C E ahhhhh it's still alive & well.

The Thinkers power couple with less Brangelina press.
Sarah Jessica Parker & Matthew Broderick.
Hello Smart, Driven & Fabulous...meet Smart, Driven & Fabulous

Hot Summer days & Parisols.....Style & Retro Michelle Phillips Glam

Parisol Yourself with Recycled SARI Parisols!
Crushin' The Chic Recycle

Sujean Rim's Children's book about BIRDIE & her Big Girl Shoes.
Beautiful Illustrations & adorable story....even if she DOES spell her name all wrong;)
L O V E

Did you KNOW? Nearly 1 billion people suffer needlessly without access to safe water. We can CHANGE that!! Learn more Here. PASS IT ON!!!!!! http://www.thewaterproject.com/

SkullCandy Ti Headphones in G O L D
Yess. Yess Please

Jax likes to help me get ready before shows.
AND He doesn't mind when I ramble on... y'know about nothingness ??

It's an unconditional kinda love :)

Melody Gardot
JAZZ voice of HEAVENLY
She is much more than just her story....but her story is amazing.
Brain injury survivor & captivating performer to CRUSH.
F A N

Scarlett Johansson for Dolce & Gabbana cosmetics.
Crushin' this Monroe appeal & old school Glam

Louis Vuitton Winter 2010 Collection is

1950's GLAM. It's Sweet Meets Vicious
& 100% Girl Next Door (Who Melts Your Face with One glance....)

Don't ever believe that Good Girls Don't Have Fun ;)
After all...
NOTHING says SEXY like CLASS

Dear Audrey Tatou,
Thank you for being an amazingly talented actress. Your portrayal of
Coco Chanel reminded me that goals are attainable for everyone brave

enough to ignore negativity & strong enough to plunge head first into

the hard work known as "dreams".
Love,
Birdee

CRUSHING on photography of The'Chutes by the faboosh
Synda Rorex
http://www.syndarorexphotography.com

Danny Robert's Art is Addictive, Infectious Chic to the Nth Degree
& I would love to own one of E V E R Y scribble.

Thank you Paul Arden. Whenever I lose my smile?
I find it again in your words....
"It's not how GOOD you are, it's how GOOD you want to Be."
Paul Arden

My kind of Lunch Break.... NYC & W Mag So Gorg

May you be Sweet Enough to Open the Door & Just Vicious Enough to Stand your Ground
Wishing you a Summer filled with SWEET Crushes...
L O V E

Birdee

Amazing May & The Crush

2010-05-15T05:38:00.000-07:00

Fabulously Knee Deep in the Merry Month of May. Truly, I
am loving umbrella time with sweethearts under gorgeous spring showers but
I must admit I am ready for a little more sunshine. Excited to

rediscover sundresses & short skirts in bright floral patterns hiding in the

very back of my closet & dusting off sandals & flip flops for showing off

newly painted toes..let's get this Summer thing on a Roll!:)
Spring always brings with it new energy in many forms, new friendships,
new meetings & beautiful moments with precious ones who send your heart

into a flutter. It's all in a day's work for Spring.
Conversations with a new friend recently brought about a most intriguing question when she asked, "What is the most amazing thing anyone has ever said to you about your music or your band?" Great question filled with positivity & sincerity. My mind bounced around like an out of control spinning top, rushing through moving scenes & moments & laughter & messages & letters & things spoken & unspoken & hugs & gorgeous acts of kindness & beautiful words of encouragement & honestly?? It was quite impossible to answer. Too much, too many amazing things to ever settle on just ONE. We laughed at how very fortunate I must be & at my inability to draw out anything resembling a real answer. I continued to ponder the question throughout the evening & suddenly the "Aha!" moment. The most amazing things said to us about anything in this life? Well I think it absolutely must be the things we say to ourselves. Internal praise (or lack thereof) is the voice we hear loudest even when the roar of the outside world is deafening. So..the answer is ME !! Myself saying to me, "keep doing what you love as long as you love it with all your heart". Yeah, ok, I haven't told her yet, maybe I'll just make up something much more glam like "Dave Grohl said we ROCK!" ;)
Spring to Life Spring into Action Your Spotlight is On in 5, 4, 3, 2, .....
Get ready & CRUSH this

Crushing stellar sleek drawings from France. My
talented friend Elisabeth Neveux. Amazing artist with
panache, chic fabulosity & an eye for seeing glamour
in simplicity.

You know by now how much I love these boys right??
They rule my universe.
Je T 'aime Plastic Parachute

There is only one C H A R L I E

Need a Greece Getaway? Yes, me too.
Might I suggest
The Hotel Anteliz
at the edge of Fira on the Island of Santorini

Breathtakingly Gorgeous.

The DVD Collection & Hours of The Hep..
If someone loves you enough to send you Audrey?
Oooooo S C O R E

It is definitely a Louboutin & The Luxury Thing....

Waterloo & Wall Art. Open Mic & The'Chutes = SWEET

This is not your Grandma's Chandelier.
Every shape & every color. Every price point & ONE in

every room please ....

My Paris Snow globe. Yes it snows confetti in Paris every day in
Birdee land...

Rain puddles & Bus Stops such an unlikely place for
unforgettable conversations...but if the galoshes fit?? ;)

Edie Sedgwick.
"You be My Warhol, I'll be Edie"

New Plastic Parachute lyrics &

Sedgwick S T Y L E

The Robert Downey Jr Love....from Chaplin to
Iron Man. RDJ = CLASSIC

My current fingernail shades... Manic Panic isn't just a Hair Dye
Yes that is my gold glitter bracelet AND my red cateye glasses
would not be complete without rhinestones. Addicted to the SHIMMER

TIBI Diagonal Zig Zag Strapless Sequin
Dance in this Please.
available at Bloomingdale's

The Lomography Diana Camera. Bright Cheery & F U N
Fred Flare

My own private collection of The Big Bauble Rings of Gaudy.
But only one per hand & SPARKLE please...

Glitter + Love + Pink + Necklace = BIRDEELOVES

Remembering Audrey?? Yes but I never forgot :)

In my world, Rainy Days are always Coco Mademoiselle Chanel, dark glasses & french beret days....

He's a ferocious killer but play for him a new 'Chutes ballad??
And he's out like a LIGHT. JAX=SnuggleBunny

Erik Otto's Mystical & Captivating Lush

My Native American Heritage & The Pawnee Pride

ART by Jonathon Reid Sevigny. Magical Brilliance

Parisian Dreaming & Vacation Scheming.
Thoughts turn into Realities...NO?

Jax only sees me through Rose Colored Glasses.
It's an Unconditional Love Sorta Thing

Glitter Eyes & The Discotheque

SEQUIN Berets....I'll have one in every color

T H A N K S

Moschino Daisy Retro Glasses. It's your Summer

Wanna Needa Gotta Get 'Em Crush Eyewear

T U L I P S make everything better.
No, really it's true.

Rainbow Popcorn is tasteful & pretty. I strive for
both in most All aspects of life so I say MORE.
MORE completely unnaturally heavily sweetened corn of rainbowness.

Undeniable that some Potty Graffiti is truly Ingenius.

Moschino Sleeveless Tailored Ruffled Chiffon
D R E A M Y & Wispy for teatimes & summer croquet style crushing

My goal is to make cupcakes which look like
Jax Pup. Yes I know it's a lofty goal since I am
not artistic nor do I bake, but hey I say, "shoot for the moon" ;)

Delias.com BEATLES never looked CUTER!!
Love this tee too marvelous with jeans or shorts.

CRUSH my favorite candy store & isn't it great to have all these CHOICES in life??

BUBBLES make life bearable.
Bubble Machines should be in all waiting rooms &
definitely at the Department of Motor Vehicles.
It's impossible to be angry in a sea of bubbles.... you can quote me on that.

CHANEL Karl Lagerfeld & The Cruise Collections 2010
Wavey Bobs & ankle lengths.
So Fresh.

Adore these old school Chanel looks... Early 1900s for the
Modern Chic Girl

Again a pic from my fave Candy Store
Sock Monkeys & Alien Pinball?
Yeh I'm IN.

Classic WHITE Strapless Sequins from Top to Bottom
Not sure you can see these sequins but Stunning beyond belief.
Thierry Mugler Brilliance.

Such handy advice in CLASSY by Derek Blasberg
such as What should every woman have in her closet?

Good pair of jeans, a trench coat, a cardigan, big pair of glasses and great pair of shoes.

The 1930s was the heyday of Madeleine Vionnet who invented the bias cut and totally shaped the look of the era. After a 60 year absence the design house is back in business!! So excited for more from the House of Vionnet.

Yess it's Carrie's Closet from Sex & The City & I fully
admit On Record that I am anxiously awaiting the 2nd Movie.
Cannot wait to see it on May 27th! MOVIE SITE

The ZigZag Sequin Bag & everyone looks better under the light of
a Disco Ball

Crush the CUTEST umbrellas EVAH!!
The Rain Parade Mini Umbrellas

from Fred Flare

Creation & The Inspiration Board
It's a Glue/ Scissors/ Glitter Thing

One last crush from my Fave Candy Store!!
Gene Wilder IS The Chocolate Factory :)

Thanks Mom for loving Dean Martin.

May your Crushes be more lovely with every passing day
May you find yourself dancing, loving & Singing....
That's Amore!!

And the Crush Goes On....

xo

Birdee

Spring: It's A CRUSH Thing

2010-03-28T20:53:00.000-07:00

Spring is HERE & it seems I'm spending more & more
time on the road making music & in random hotel rooms which

makes me an extremely HAPPY BUNNY!! Bring on the sunshine

& thank you glorious daylight savings time. Much LOVE to Texas starry skies
& Hollywood starlit marquis signs, Colorado
foothill waterfalls & NYC evenings of fabulosity.
Yeh Spring. It agrees with ME:)
I'm definitely in the mode which can only be described by
Maya Angelou..

"I love to see a girl go out and grab the world by the lapels.
Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass" ;)
And well,
Let's just say
these boots
weren't just
made for walkin.

Always crushin on The Water Project

Check out what amazing things are being accomplished on

a daily basis here: http://www.thewaterproject.com
TEN Bucks never felt so good.
GO NOW. Save A Life & Pass It ON!

Yess I admit it's always ON in my bedroom...almost any time
of day or night. Pass by my room, you're likely to hear
MOONRIVER playing.

Erickson Beamon Jewelry is OUT OF THIS UNIVERSE
So amazingly gorgeous. So vintage mixed with Edge. So classic & yet right on the modern pulse. This jeweled cuff is stunning. And their website?? The CUTEST. Go get lost there it's GORGEOUS..go go go I'll wait here;) http://www.ericksonbeamon.com

Striped Long Sleeve Thermals from the GAP.
Heavenly to sleep in..so soft so comfy.
Boys look HOT in them...Girls love to sleep in them.
Buy'em for your man. Steal 'em back again.

The Oxford Hotel. Denver, CO

OK VINTAGE at it's best. So lush so Chic Boutique Hotel.

Staying here in CLASS is also called
THE PRESIDENTIAL SUITE...rose petals not included

But fabulous downtown views & swanky furnishings definitely
INCLUDED. http://www.theoxfordhotel.com
Yeh CRUSH it.

SHE & HIM Volume Two is LOVE LOVE LOVE
Can't stop listening. The only thing more shazam than owning this

record? Having someone precious send it to you as a gift!!
sweetness indeed.

S O P H I A L O R E N
Always...

The BRIGHTS have it.
Everything SONIA RYKIEL for H&M it's like Skittles
For Your Closet but less calories & not as Sticky ;)

TICKERSKIPS for the 500 Days of Summer Star
& Entrepreneur of All things FILM.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt check out his new Art Revolution
http://www.hitrecord.org

Photography by TOM MUNRO
Modern Day Bohemians & Lace Leggings all year round.

Louboutin Espadrilles by Barney's
YES FUN is always in fashion...

THE RESORT at Keystone

Keystone, Colorado If you want SPA goodness??
They Deliver in a mountainous way ... RECHARGE here.

Intricate Lace & Fishnet Stockings.
BEAUTIFUL Legs say YESS to any dress....

LULA Magazine & French Pastries. Yess Yess Please

Because I USE IT & it ACTUALLY WORKS!!!
ICE SHINE by Pantene
Ridiculous Shine.
I mean S H I N E

:)

Arhaus Furnishings. MY FAVORITE SOFA.
The CLUB Sofa in Ecru
I'll take two. Thanks. Elegance & Comfort Combo
wanna read an afternoon away HERE

I LOVE my FLIP Video cam.
It is FUN FUN FUN Easy to use. Handy
& Cute as a button. And if I can use it?
Yess believe it...Anyone can

BOGART & BACALL
It's a Passion thing..

Is there anything that Tom Ford cannot do?
Fashion Mogul to Movie Producer
Yes G E N I U S

AUSTIN, TEXAS
Rockin' City, Slammin' shows & FRIENDLY is the norm.

Gwen Stefani in the April InSyle Mag.
COLOR is the word & GORGEOUS is the Gwen
http://www.instyle.com

This issue is OLD by now but I digg the
Victoria Beckham Layout in February Glamour.
CUTE doesn't even begin to explain.
Check out all the pix here
www.glamour.com/magazine

2am Club
Saw this band at SXSW & fell for them hard

GREAT Stage presence & catchy feel good music you

can D A N C E your heart out to Yes what's not to love?
Not to mention Sam Hollander production.
Yeh I digg The Hollander

OK So I don't drive but sometimes I can operate a bike:)
SOMUCHLOVE to Synda Rorex Photography for an EPIC Fashion Shoot.
Synda Rorex has a way of capturing the
Beauty of a moment. The Story behind the eyes.
A true Artist. Learn more about her work here:
http://www.syndarorexphotography.com

http://www.syndarorexphotography.com
I LOVE this Antique Store TRULY one of my Faves!!!

ROCKIN' with My Boys at SXSW Austin, Texas
GREAT TIMES
http://www.myspace.com/plasticparachute
BIGG LOVE to BLU LOUNGE

S O P H I A again because when you're that Fab?
Yeh you deserve to be in the Crush blog twice
(Birdee Rules)

Writing my days & nights away & trying to decipher

5am writings is not always the easiest thing to pull off...
but I'm getting better. What is life without music?
Yeh, it doesn't exist. http://www.birdeebow.com

B R A I D S Every way Every day.
This summer is Birdee Summer of the Braid

Nail Polish with attitude. Make mine CONFETTI Hearts Please.

Isaac Mizrahi Bejeweled
Because as far as I'm concerned if it doesn't shine?
It probably isn't MINE ;)

LOVE go ahead & believe the HYPE it really is SWEET

Train Cases & Air MAIL
I'm a huge fan of both.

Parisian Fabulosity down on the Rue di Rivoli

OUR GANG & PETE THE PUP was really ahead of his time...
1930's cuteness. I want the entire collection !!!!!

TULLE on EVERYTHING this season.
Valentino Pumps with Shattered Tulle
Elegance never seemed so SEXY

HOLLY GOLIGHTLY Forever

MAKE MINE ROSES..

& MAKE MINE TULLE

These boots feel at home Anywhere

Danny Roberts Art & the T Shirt
It's a Match made in Fashion Heaven
dannyrobertsartstore.blogspot.com

Early 1970's CHER
Native American Beauty & the BOD
Im finding a new appreciation for
Bob Mackie & the art he created in the 70's

Yess Yess Lady GaGa

She won me with this statement in the April issue of Cosmo
"Some women choose to follow men, some women choose to follow their dreams....if you're wondering which way to go, remember that your career will never wake up and tell you that it doesn't love you anymore"

My Future Closet :)

It's a BOW thing.
Summer & the Bow
Buy 'em up girls. Hair/ Clothes & Shoes
Be in the BOW

60's Retro Inspired SQUARE Sunglasses
It's a Vintage Thing

Crushin' Those Friends & Beautiful People in my Life who
Understand what

that statement TRULY means :):)

The Satin Tuxedo Dress Shirt
Wear it with ballet flats & Danskin Tights
It's a Dance Thing.

CRUSH Someone who GETs YOU.
The REAL YOU

The YOU that YOU are on a Sunday Afternoon with no makeup & a sweatshirt.

Yeh BIG or GO HOME

Gummi Bears make me Happy
OK DIZZY but DIZZY HAPPY

May the CRUSH Live On Forever
May you CRUSH M O R E this spring
Crush Crush Crushin'
Everyday
Every
little
beautiful
thing

xoxoxo

BIRDEE

Crush In the Month Of LOVE

2010-02-01T06:28:00.000-08:00

February is the month of Love. Yes,whether you dig that idea or not? It just really is. You can't get away from it. No denying it. So, don't try to run, Valentines Day lingers in the air & lovers make grand gestures in grand ways & we watch as if in slow motion or High Def ? Whichever side of cupid's arrow you're on I guess. I am definitely not the AntiCupid who Stole Valentines Day. In fact, I'm one of those ridiculously hopeless romantics who believes that Love is indeed All we need. I believe love finds its way to us......sometimes moving right through us, even when we try to block it with the greatest of measure. Love is a sneaky sort who shakes up your existence & changes things. So may your February be LoveMonth. Love for Life. Love for everything that you do. Love for every person in your world who ever made the road a little easier to travel. Love for whomever it was that answered that 3am phone call when you just needed someone to listen to your dreams & tell you that you're still on the right track. And most importantly? Love for Y O U . Because you gotta love yourself to pass it on to someone else...
And the CRUSH is always better when we do it together.

Lillian Gish there has never been another like her since & may silent movies always have a place in the Theatre...for first dates & romantic getaways where words are entirely overrated.

Grand Gesture it Up! Life is Short.
If you feel it? Oh man SHOUT IT!!!!

James Dean Impeccable Style seemed so effortless
C L A S S Y never looked so easy...

Candy from the Asian Market makes me smile. Why is it everything in the Asian market reminds me of a Birthday Party? Ooooo yess

CARMEN model fabulous. Proving that Age is just a number & Sexy is Forever...

The new Longchamp ads with Kate Moss
yeh I digg this Black & White VIBE

The 1930s Felt hat..Ribbon accent is BACK
Gos with Everything & nothing says NYC winter fab like a Chic hat

Ive said it before....Stick around..Ill say it again...

Thigh High Boots & Short Jackets with panache..

Stuart Weitzman Signature Store on Broadway NYC
Shoes by DESIGN & fabulosity by Choice

Only 2 blocks from my last resting space in NYC.
Drooling was kept to a minimal ....but difficult I assure you ;)

The Sailor Stripe Oversize Tank...from Ralph Lauren & beyond.
Everyone needs ONE. Layer it up for the mini dress appeal or down it
out with skinny jeans. The PERFECT go to piece.

Ok sure Madison Square Garden is amazing..but lets talk about
Penn Station & The NJ Transit. Yess This is LOVE :)

Charlotte Gainsbourg & BECK.
Sounds to Eat with Silver Spoons

The Viper Room Hollywood, CA
ROCK with ME here;)
Saturday Feb 6th 10pm
Plastic Parachute Shakes your MoneyMaker with You
Crush TheViper

On The Ave 77th & Broadway NYC

Gorgeous Boutique Hotel for my last NYC getaway.
Beautiful moments with Beautiful People.

They say people come here to fall in Love.
I say Love brought me Here.

Big Nick's. Peruse your favorite 1962 Star photos thru to present day.
KISS someone like you mean it here. Big Nicks is New York Style in real time.
I say share it with someone who gives you tickerskips.

What? You thought I was kidding? I told you I would say it again....

This doesnt work if your Lover is Colorblind.
Im just sayin:) DO IT UP

Cheech & Chong. YESS! I was Cheech Marin's costume stylist for a day.
Such a sweet guy. Bigg Love to the 2Man Stage Show coming your way soon...

Cannot wait to see Ryan Gosling & Michelle Williams in
BLUE VALENTINE. Sundance 2010 Big Hitter

Jessica Biel on the Cover of Vogue.
Looking forward to seeing her in The Valentines Day Movie as well...
Refreshingly Real. Yeh, Boulder girl in Hollywood:)

Yes its true. Goodnight is a beautiful sentiment isn't it?
I miss it when I am alone. Ooo tell someone you care about
"Sleep Tight" tonight & send it with the heart.

If it was good enough for Holly Golightly?
Uh...yeh. S T E L L A R

Wow. Such a beautiful mantra...Ima start reciting it & more than that?
Start believing it!!

Jaron Lowenstein & The Long Road to Love.
Check out the dandy Interview he rocked with me here:
http://www.birdeeandthebeat.tumblr.com/
Sweet Guy...but don't do him wrong. ;)
Check out his new song PRAY FOR YOU to find out why

Barbie finally landed that coveted Vogue Editorial.
Too cute. Barbie Shoes!! I remember...OH so hard to
keep a pair together! Constantly losing a barbie shoe.
Now when I lose a shoe? I just search for JacksonPup

Yess Kong. My Sentiments Exactly!!! NYC & HUGS

mmmmhmmmmm....As if we needed another reason to crush The Depp?

My sweet JacksonPup loves to root around in the snow.
Cute little RugRat. He makes my life unconditionally FUN.

I plan to try this soon. Hoping it will work.
Just HOLD my eyes SO TIGHT ....

I imagine Audrey's laugh to be a BIG Cackle.. the kind of laugh that turns heads &
shakes the room. I love those laughs. I say Laugh from the Belly or forget it.
SHARE it UP!

Clara Bow thank you for your love of polka dots & eyeliner & pale pale alabaster skin & for
unabashed rebellion. B O W forever.

The studio Ricardo Rojas Salon 30 E 67th St NYC.
Elegance & Charm.
ShabbyChic with European Flair.

Hounds tooth, Red accents & a train case full of costume jewelry..
Never leave home without it.

Kate Hudson owned at The Golden Globes. My favorite
dress of the night. A true Vision in White

Alexa Chung designs for MADEWELL. OHH These Jeans are SPLENDID.
Terribly Gorg. Funky Style & Dynamite Fit.

Hangin with Ron St Germain NYC.
Producer Extraordinaire & amazingly inspiring musician.
His passion for music is contagious & beautiful!!!

View from my hotel terrace NYC. Light snow dusting &
Manhattan never looked more brill. Yess Please.

Vintage Vogue Covers & Everything Old?
YEH its NEW AGAIN...

1950s Vogue & HatFabulous

Paris Dreaming in the month of Love....no better time no?;)

Eiffel Tower Inspired Shoes= C R A Z Y F U N & completely
UNREALISTIC. Oooo 2 of my FAVORITE things 2gether

Vintage Valentines left for Secret Crushes In Hidden Spaces...

Wishing you a beautiful February full of possibility.

May Love find you wherever you may be.

And the Crush Goes On.....

xo

Birdee

Crushin' In 2010

2009-12-29T06:26:00.000-08:00

"I'm not a player, I just CRUSH a lot" Big Punisher

Hello Lovelies! Looks like a WRAP on '09 & on
to new beginnings in 2010. I'm very excited about
my new website Birdeebow.com hitting on Jan 01, 2010
Stay tuned for good times including
Fashion Video Blogs, new LIVE recordings,
monthly music Picks & sweet interviews
with Rockers & more. Sharin' more of my world with you in 2010.
I wish you a gorgeous NYE & courage to chase your Every dream.

San Francisco. I love you like a deep fryer loves crisco..
I Heart Your Golden Gates

YESS Santa brought my favorite Movie!!

500 Days of Summer & Precious Moments.....

Brittany Murphy may you rest in peace. I will miss you.
Such a spark of laughter & free spirit. Thank you for one of my all time
fave movies "Love & Other Disasters". Gone Too Soon.

Kate Nash!! THE NICEST THING is my latest anthem. Talent & London Sass= YESS

Crushin' on a couple of boys who rock Plastic. Clint J kickin' Drummer & songwriter
for The'Chutes. Scrabble Champion (i kick his butt at Taboo) And My partner in musical crime.

And Ricky "Rico" CrazySic guitarist, keyboardist & songwriter for PlasticParachute..
This guy wrote the book on M E L O D Y. Sometimes I steal his clothing & hats
for photo shoots. Sadly, he is finding better hiding spots for his cardigans....

YSL, Dior, Chanel, MarcJacobs...Repeat Repeat Repeat

OH Jake Ryan. You really know how to save the day...I mean BirthDAY.
Sixteen Candles Ruleth

Handmade in France:) Plastic Tee Love!!
Thanks Camille for Parisian Persuasion.

Here's hoping EVERYONE reading this has someone worthy of the above
NOTE. Adorable is a precious & priceless commodity. Grab it when you can...

Pastel Buttons for vintage cashmere sweaters & for filling crystal bowls on my window sills.

Winter Wraps & Bring on The Classic Sequin Shimmer for NYE

Life is Busy. Grab those Kisses when you can.
Oooo And hold onto them tight. It might be a while before
they come back around again....

Nat King Cole. Unforgettable Pipes & Untouchable Style

Yeh Scrabble This & BLOW The TripleLetterScore to BITS

Completely impractical shoes in completely impractical weather
for completely FABULOUS times

Zooey does the dress better than anyone.

Classic Style with a Vintage Twist...
Genius

Diana Ross Circa 1974. THIS is the style that parties were made for.

My favorite band can beat up your favorite band:)
Check out http://www.myspace.com/thefilms
Butch Walker production & Michael Trent vocals
It's a R O C K thing

Vintage Madonna & the Bangle Overload yessplease

The Penn & Madge. Yeh True Love never dies.

Rami Jaffee. Rockstar Keyboardist for the Foofighters. He's the
Hippie connoisseur of all things chill. Check out my interview
with Rami coming Friday Jan 1st at http://www.birdeebow.com/
& get ready to CRUSH Jaffee.

G L I T T E R makes life S H I N Y. I say "Do it up!"

My DiscoBall necklace is my current favorite accessory.
Who knew DISCO goes with everything?? ;)

CLEAN WATER SAVES

Learn more here
http://www.thewaterproject.org/
& SOMUCHLOVE to those of you who are giving to the project & Continue to support the cause.
I celebrate you & adore you.

The Chic Guide to G R E E N
Oh yess Green can be fabulous too!!

New Year's Eve in Paris.
YESS I can dream can't I?

The 88 is GREAT.
MaddLove for this LosAngeles Band
http://www.myspace.com/the88

Reese Witherspoon & Joaquin Phoenix as Johnny Cash & June Carter.
I Still digg this movie... ooooo & the idea that true Love can
prevail no matter how beaten no matter how torn.

There is no substitute for S W E E T.

Charmed I'm sure. Alice in Wonderland Charm bracelet.
Charms make me S M I L E. so small so delicate...but when you put them 2gether?
SHAzAM

Yes I'm addicted to glasses. Horn rimmed, modern rimmed, cat eyed to Jackie O's
I heart them with a passion & my latest faves? My 12.99 pair of red cat eye costume glasses with rhinestones. Costume Chic on the cheap.

And The'Chutes music NOW!! Available for your downloading delight.
Get it from NIMBIT here: http://www.myspace.com/plasticparachute
And tell a friend...or 10,000.

2010.
RING it IN!!

And the Crush Goes On....

xo
BIRDEE

The Crushdown to 2010

2009-12-09T16:30:00.000-08:00

Closing in on 09 & what a Sweet year it has been.
I'm getting anxious for the more crushables I'll be
discovering in 2010.
Wishing you stellar moments with your family & friends.
May your New Year be full of promise,
& One Million shiny New things to begin.
And May you always count your successes
not by how many times you fall to the ground...
but by how many times you GET BACK UP again. :)

Loving Lily Allen Designs for Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel.
Spunky Attitude never pulled of Chic better than this...

IN LOVE with this new movie. Uncertainty with Joseph Gordon-Levitt
New York City cinematography to die for. Breathtaking shots of the city I adore.

Paris in December Daydreams & Carousel Thoughts make me happy on
cold winter days

Vintage Lace & Taffeta found in lonely corners of Antique stores...makes me
believe we are forever blissfully Intrepid....everything carries on somehow.

Rainy Afternoons & Vinyl. It's the thing that keeps me grounded &
terribly sure that music is more about joy & emotion than just trendy Hit songs
& 15minutes of VH1 fame.

Beautiful Dried Roses tied with Chanel Ribbons...precious gestures from amazing sweethearts & ticker skips.

As if you needed another reason to Crush New Jersey??!!
I admit I DIGG The Cake Boss & I'm eager to get to Carlo's Bakery
in Hoboken soon...

Apparently I'm not the only one.... ;)

What is it about A man's dress shirt?
Truly is my favorite thing to wear...
& Of course Angelina looks flawless in ALL things.

I'll admit it. I'm a FOOnatic. Crushin' on the new
Greatest Hits Album. "Word Forward" is quite possibly my new
Favorite foo song. And did you see the new Foo Storytellers? Ooooo superb.
And check out fab New Photos from SYNDA ROREX Photography
here http://www.syndarorexphography.com/

Vintage Elephant Pins are SO my fave!! Not only a sign of good luck
but also a sign of my Memory!! Photographic Memory like an elephant ;)
Check out www.etsy.com/shop/smellyshoesvintage for More gorgeous Elephant finds.

Vintage MOTELS & "Only the Lonely Can Play"
Thank you Producer Val Garay for Records to Love

Bette Davis. Yeah her eyes made her famous but
she was PURE Strength behind those soft peepers.
I aspire to that legendary strength & beauty under pressure.

'Chute Boyz rockin the diners on Melrose Ave. Crush those memories we make
with music everyday.

Vintage Candy Ads & Cute Cute Kisses

Anne-Celine Jaeger's FashionMakers and
FashionShapers. A FEAST for your eyes.

Miss Audrey Hepburn in the rarely seen Long Hair pix.
Yess her style really knew no boundaries. Gorgeous inside & out.
Beauty & Gentle Elegance was just a way of life for The Hep.

Ohhhh Regina Spektor. Thank you for Real Songs & True Talent
without the Hype or Crazy Headpieces. And yes...it's true. "No one's Laughing at God"

Who doesn't Love Jean Novel. Ok, so I promise sometimes I read
for more than the visuals. ;) But this is IMMENSE design & beauty.
Get it & Soak it in...

MaddLove for Dylan Lauren's Candy Bar ...yes the daughter of designer Ralph Lauren owns her very own Candy Dynasty. And it's not just any Candy Dynasty. It's fun swirly sugarness on a tilt'a whirl style SWELL. I even want to eat the ACCESSORIES there. SOCUTE overnight bag.

GREAT Times on Sunset Avenue Hollywood, CA
Plastic Parachute at TheViperRoom & OH YESS it's happening again Soon.
Saturday Feb 6th 10pm. Tickets Available Soon.

Love. Oh May it Never Go Out of Style... ;)

Love for Friendships & Funny Faces!!

LOVE for P L A S T I C

http://www.myspace.com/plasticparachute

LOVE for my favorite City.

LOVE for Silk & Pearls...from 1st grade until now Pearls are this Girl's
favorite jewel.

Crush these Giuseppe Zanotti Swarovski Crystal Embedded Boots.
YESS. Swanky Indeed.

Small Vintage Train Cases for overnight getaways & who can have too many polkadot
scarves????

Old Skool typewriters are therapeutic. The sound of click click click & the smell of
a typewriter Ribbon ..... & forget about getting in too big of hurry. Liquid Paper is now your best friend.

Yess Dave Grohl. So real. So talented. So unpretentious.
I digg.

Le Silla Silver Swarovski Crystal Boots. Yes I have a thing for the Shiny Crystal footwear this season:) I have no problem with dressing like a Disco Ball. Life is Short. Fire it UP.

Faye Dunaway is pure Magic. Who else could have portrayed gangster gal BONNIE in Bonnie & Clyde? She's an original. And she's a Classic Beauty with singular style.

Cashmere Cableknit Sweaters in Every Color please.
Cashmere & Cableknit are definitely 2 of my favorite words ;0)

Tiny Eiffel Tower figurines & My new Eiffel Tower Snowglobe make me smile.
I figure pocket size is a perfect size until I can get to the Real Thing soon....

I prefer my Earl Grey Tea in a fancy teacup. Some might say it all tastes the same...no matter what cup it's in. But some of us Know Better.

Miss Dior Les Parfum by Christian Dior.
S W E E T smell of French Fabulosity...yes it really is captured in a bottle

Rockin' with the guys who are my family. Plastic Parachute & sweet moments...

& Crush Crush Crushin' my baby Jackson pup....
Who thinks snow is the greatest thing since
Kibbles N Bits & loves me & all The'Chutes so
unconditionally.
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Whatever you're dreaming of???
MAKE IT BEGIN in 2010

And the Crush Goes On.....

xoxo
Birdee

I LOVE MY BAND

2009-11-02T21:28:00.000-08:00

Oh Plastic Parachute
Yeh I Got a Crush on YOU
Thinking tonight about my band. Such a luckie duckie I am.
The things we've shared I cannot explain &
the immense Love I have for these guys?
well it will always remain the same.

One night on the road...somewhere near Port Townsend, WA..
I remember Glenn Frey coming on the radio.
And every one of us singing it under our breath until we all were
singing it in unison...louder Louder until it became SO loud it turned into a chant
...& then a virtual scream.
Together down the highway at 1am.
So proud to be part of it...yeh...part of Them.

"felt it when the sun came up this morning
I knew that I could not wait another day Darling,
there is something I must tell you
A distant voice is calling me away
Until we find the bridge across forever
Until this grand illusion brings us home
You and I will always be together
From this day on you'll never walk alone

You're a part of me, I'm a part of you
Wherever we may travel
Whatever we go through
Whatever time may take away..
It cannot change the way we feel today
So hold me close and say you feel it too
You're a part of me and I'm a part of you
I can hear it when i stand beside the river
I can see it when i look up in the sky
I can feel it when i ...So many miles to go before i die

We can never know about tomorrow
But still we have to choose which way to go
You and I are standing at the crossroads Darling,
there is one thing you should know

You're a part of me,
I'm a part of you
Wherever we may travel
Whatever we go through
Whatever time may take away
It cannot change the way we feel today
So hold me close and say you feel it too
You're a part of me and I'm a part of you

I look at you your whole life stands before you
I look at me and I'm running out of time
Time has brought us here to share these moments
To look for something we may never find

Until we find the bridge across forever
Until this grand illusion brings us home
You and I will always be together
From this day on you'll never walk alone

You're a part of me,
I'm a part of you
Wherever we may travel
Whatever we go through
Whatever time may take away
It cannot change the way we feel today
So hold me close and say you feel it too
You're a part of me
and I'm a part of you
part of you, part of me,
part of you
part of me,
part of you "

And the Crush Goes On....
xoxo

BIRDEE

Crushin' The Outta Controllable

2009-10-06T23:52:00.000-07:00

FALL is Fallin' All over!! You feel it? I'm feeling it & loving the rush of something NEW in the air. And of course breaking out my favorite faux Leopard Jacket & Grandpa's cardigans.
My vintage flavor for life & ridiculously keen memory make it tough sometimes for me to let go & grab onto newness. I'm definitely working on it & getting better at it..ok , I think I am anyway.
So bring it Fall!! Snow flurries & all. Speaking of newness & new thoughts...

Maybe life is divided into 3 categories. The Controllable. The Non Controllable & The Outta Controllable. I always believed the controllable aspect was the most rewarding. Makes perfect sense right? Well, I'm currently rethinking that one. Oh yeh, of course, it is the warmest, the fuzziest...so familiar...so last winter's fleece pullover...so understood. But whoa & Wowza how blind can a girl get? I mean the more I open my eyes?? The more I truly see....the true beauty of life, art, poetry, music & motion? It's derived from the Non Controllable. How else do we learn to JUMP? How else do we encounter the things which stir the spirit so deep.. unless we're forced by something so far out of our control that we never see it coming? And far beyond that? (& I say far in such a lightweight manner but mean it in an EPIC way such as the distance between planet Earth & Saturn) Enter The OUTTA Controllable. OH man It's like being paid for an extra scoop of soft serve strawberry on your waffle cone at Haagen Dazs, minus the guilt. The Outta Controllable ?? Well it's just what is says " HOW the heck did I get HERE?" & ohhhh yes for good, for bad, for worse, for whatever ? It's gotta hold on you. No proven scientific way to deal with this one. No litmus tests in the workings. Just better hold on tight & enjoy the scenery. You're in it.
So this fall??
I'm wishing you more Nons & Outtas.
Non Controllable laughter.
Non Controllable moments full of things you might regret if you never had the chance to do them again.

And Lots & lots of LOVE in the form of Outta Controllable ticker skips AND head rushes...
OOoooooo & One Million Crushes. :)

Currently Crushin on Frankie & Ava & the way he lovingly referred to her
as his Broad ...Yeh..I digg it.

RUN don't walk. Tell them NOW. go go...seriously. I'll wait here...
No I mean it. Life is Short. GO!

HANDWRITTEN Letters...& handwriting in general.
We miss out on so much of this with modern tech & there's somuch character missed.

Sad in my opinion. So much is said in a thoughtful pen...ahhh directions on paper written by someone who cares? Worth more than GOLD.

The Time Freeze. I am working on this Superhero power.
I will let you know when i have it mastered...for now? I'm not gaining much ground..

I have a Crush on handing the KEYS over. No, not a drinking thing..just an "I don't like to drive & I would rather talk your ear off about things I think are fabulous while you drive me around like a real pro" sorta thing. This works best when given to gorgeous ones who are great with direction & have immense patience.

GREASY Spoon Diners. Ok sure they can be funky & terribly unhealthy.
I know I know.. But where else can you get a pancake the size of your head
And watch it being flipped on an open griddle? hmmmm?

AIR HOCKEY! Yess. I am horrible at it, even after logging in thousands of
hours of AIRNESS while on the road. I still adore it & I highly recommend playing with someone
sweet enough to Let You WIN!! But make sure they don't let you know this up front.
It ruins your Smug Victory Dance at the end...

Few things I like more than Rainy Days in the city & watching pedestrians with umbrellas...Ok there is One thing. Boys with manners enough to hold an umbrella for you. ella ella ella ey-ey-ey

MADDLove for Bright Tights all winter Long...You won't see me stuck in GREY flannel even if it
is freezing & my arse has icicles.

All things Laundry. Laundromats. DOWNEY Softener. The Dryer in motion.
The folding Ooo the SMELL. I gotta thing for laundry. OH & for anyone who sometimes likes to
stay in on a Saturday night & do laundry instead of hitting the club?
I salute you & Oooooooo I am on your team.

Cannot believe this was not MY invention!! A plush velvet princess chair for "NICE GIRLS WHO LIKE STUFF" yes I'll take 10. Thanks.

For anyone who has forgotten how fun it is to doodle a crushes name on a piece of notebook paper? I suggest you get busy. Grab a pen & get started. And remember that NO one shines brighter than YOU. So shine it baby. What you waitin' for?

DANCE DANCE DANCE. And who cares who's watching.
Currently crushing the Tango but trying to learn everything from The Charleston to the Lindy hop. When my feet are busy? My heart feels free...

HOLLYWOOD HotChild in The City!! The Viper Room. Get Thee there
To rock with ME! Sat Nov 14th 10:30pm The'Chutes return to Cali.
G R E A T T I M E S & if u need tix? Let me know lovers.

Aardvarks in Hollywood On Melrose!! My Vintage Shoppe of CHOICE.
Stock Up time coming soon...best vintage Tees in the biz.

Pumpkin Patches & The CORN MAZE!
I'm feverishly excited about getting hopefully not too lost in a Corn Maze soon.

Chiclets is indeed the CHIC Gum of Choice ;)
What is it about guyz who chew gum? Have you seen DAVE GROHL without it ...EVER?
Must be a hot drummer thing..keeping gum rhythm to the beat.

Loving FALLNESS and FAIRYTALES and...

Carved Pumpkins of Elegance & F A S H I O N

The only thing better than a Gorgeous Vintage Theatre?
Oooo Watching your favorite movie in an empty Gorgeous Vintage Theatre..
With someone you simply absolutely Adore. Yeh CRUSH it.

Backstage Snapshots from Margiela Collection at
Paris Fashion Week...YESS these are aptly entitled DISCOBALL pants.
HELLO!!!!!!!!! M I N E

The Art of The Dress is Back.... Paris Fashion Week confirms it!

Lanvin, Galliano to McQueen..
Elegance & the FRINGE is in full swing!!

BIGG Love to model turned humanitarian
Christy Turlington for her committed efforts with RED & for
Being the Spokesperson for Action Against Hunger.
Definitely not just another pretty face...

Long Live the Simple Classic Black TShirt & RockerBoyz who reign them supreme.
& Rock Chicks who steal them for sleeping attire. :)

Crushworthy ShoutOuts to Trains with only One Stop & heartfelt reunions

OH Lord Byron...You always say it BEST!

Oldie but One of My all time faves ...Cinema Crush & if it really isn't?
Maybe it just feels A LOT LIKE LOVE

And always Crushin' on these talented boyz!!
The'Chutes
http://www.myspace.com/plasticparachute

And The Crush Goes On.....

xo

BIRDEE

Crushes & Melt Ur Boots Kisses

2009-09-05T20:06:00.000-07:00

Autumn's in the air. Ooo I'm feelin' it. Ima sucker for a pumpkin patch,
a carnival & the FerrisWheel. Always the girl with the fabulous cashmere sweaters...yeh, fall & football games kinda make my day. As much as I love the leaves turnin' & the crisp air blowin' I can definitely tell you that Summer'09 will go down in history as a FAVORITE Time. Whoa & that's a big statement coming from me, my lovies. No..wait...uh, scratch out the word big...More like Monumentally Huge style statement. Monumental is a good word. Don't you think?
I was once accused by a former friend of living my life "as if in the movies" Oh how he scorned the idea of such frivolty. Ofcourse that's when I knew he had to go. Life is entirely too short to not create our own movies. Every moment is a treasure worthy of a film. Don't you agree? And I'm far more concerned with an oscar performance in the movie of my LIFE than any flick I've seen on the big screen. And Really don't you think the movie begins whenever we actually step OUT of the theatre?? It's the day to day deal. Choosing to sift through the mundane, ordinary & the hard to deal with Garbage that gets dumped upon us....sift sift sift...sift thru it & down...down to the passion. Dust that bliss off & get your dancin' shoes on. Guarantee you. It's there. It's waiting & it might be hard to recognize at first, so Oooo be careful what you throw away.
My CRUSH is in full Mode Babie. Here's some of my current FAVES.
Here's wishing you crushable moments & melt your boots kisses.

Loving KATE MOSS Fall'09 collection for TopShop. Insane Rockdom. Gotta own this.
My favorite road story of all time? Loading out the band on stage & a group of guys asked me which member of the band I was "with" & if I had been their 'Groupie" for long.
At first I was offended but then I realized I was sportin' the RockerGirl short dress & stockings why not have some fun with it? So I told them what they wanted to hear..went along with many sordid details of Groupie Fiction (much to their liking) & then LATER when the show began? Yeh I unleashed the humiliation with a fierceness as only a girl with a microphone in front of hundreds can do. I only remember 3 bright red faces exiting the building stage right & many jeers. Oh & a fabulous bouncer named BOSS. Ahhh Good times. ;)

Chanel Chanel Mademoiselle. I never leave home without my favorite
fragrance...

Journals made of REAL Vinyl Records. Uh HELLO this idea was made for ME.
I definitely ordered the StARSHIP one. yes please. http://www.newmuseumstore.org/

CAN i love this band anymore right now?
http://www.myspace.com/thetempertrap

Nearly ONE BILLION people do not have access to clean drinking water. Did YOU know?
We can CHANGE it!!! Go here: http://www.thewaterproject.org/

Tory Burch Studded Wallet ROCK edge for every night of chicness.
http://www.toryburch.com/

92nd & West End Manhattan NYC
FOUR of my favorite Corners & I
really hate goodbyes...

NEW Fall '09 BLUMARINE
Every time I think this design team can't get any more fab?
They prove me wrong again. L O V E the B LU

Hair Accessories by Stacey Lapidus.
Brilliance in Barettes

Vintage Michael Jackson & Diana Ross
3 Cheers for MJ in VELVETEEN!!!

Audrey Tatou as CoCo Chanel in
COCO Before Chanel the Movie
Love the Tatou. So Classic.

500 Days of Summer is all kinds of wonderful.
Love the story

Love the actors
Love the Zooey
Love the IKEA Scene.
Love the LOVE
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Sweetness.

Rich Russo & ANYTHING ANYTHING
101.9 IS the NY Rock Experience.
And RUSSO Rocketh Muchness
Listen Here: http://www.1019rxp.com

I'm not sure if it gets any more divine that MissMelody Gardot.
I cannot get enough of "Baby I'm A Fool"
Watch the Video here.. No, Really..go now
You can thank me later. Soooo sexy, so swell
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Eb651s_o1Q

GOING TO See this Soon! Can't wait to see Anna Wintour's take
on the REAL Anna Wintour.
Should be interesting...

Caliente Cab in Greenwich Village NYC
Hot Food Not to mention the Hottest day of the year
with the Hottest Company on the planet.
Win Win W I N

Do you know Flounce yet?
OOOOooo I suggest you get ON IT.
Vintage Beyond your wildest Dreams. Echo Park Ave LosAngeles
http://www.flouncevintage.com/

Agnes Deyn in Harper's Bazaar
Sportin' The MJ Style.
ADORE ADORE

Sid Viscious Inspired Pool Towels! Yeh... badass no?
Drawings & Design by Elizabeth Peyton for Target
http://www.worksonwhatever.com/

Caia Koopman's mixx of Fantasy & Elegance is
Modern FRESH. Can't get enough of her work..
http://www.caiadesign.com/

FALL Makeup colors in Earthtones, Greens, Bronze & Gold
Givenchy to YSL Soooo many cosmetics to crush.

Tom Binn's Jewelry because life is entirely too short to be predictable.
T O M B I N N = GottaGet It NOW

Marc Jacobs New Fragrance LOLA
pink pepper, pear and grapefruit; peony, geranium and rose
Floral. Fruity. Yeh Fabulous

YESS because I'm curious...ok?
& YESS NO!! I cannot cook

OH PIANO MAN. You write you sing you tickle the Ivory like a dream.
Gotta thing for The Billy Joel. Have you seen this vintage vid
Of "In a NewYork State Of Mind"? Oooooooo & IAM IAM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZh8YjbDiVk

Britt Ekland because MOD really is an Attitude.
May it live on forever...

ART by NINA BOVASSO.
Swoonworthy Color Me HAPPY

vintage MARISA BERENSON 1960's Babedom
I aspire to be this classy in Khaki =)

The Thinking Girl's Tote http://www.newmuseumstore.org/
Walt Whitman Ooooo Leaves Of Grass

The Hottest Design Book Going with it's own Award Winning Video Promo yeh...well it IS Louis Vuitton after all. & ok It is pretty awesome.
LV LIFE Art, Fashion & Architecturehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyRW6vyvquQ

Sam Hollander. yeh, WHOA He writes the songs.
You may have heard a few of his little ditties...
y'know here & there. RollingStone Hot List to The Crush List ;)
He's an Inspirer ... a motivating soul.

SHE & HIM
Oh Zooey Deschanel. She's sooooo She & Him
http://www.myspace.com/sheandhim

And these boyz. Who stole my heart soooo long ago.
The'Chutes
http://www.myspace.com/plasticparachute

And The Crush Goes On...

xo
BIRDEE

Crush is a Word

2009-08-05T09:36:00.000-07:00

Dog Days of Summer. Turn up THE CARS. SummerSummerSummer
you turn me upside down. Can't really imagine a better summer than this
one has been so far. Creative energy off the charts, amazing new music, ridiculously
fabulous new friends. And the Muse tracked me down & put a spell on me. A spell
I cannot resist. Thinking today about words. I definitely have a love affair with them.
And at times maybe it's more of a LoveHate relationship. Words make some moments so much shinier than they truly are & by the same token? They can STRIP away a magical moment like paint thinner across a rare piece of Honduran Mahogany. In 2seconds flat. Yeh, I guess fabulous & fiendish all at the same time. Maybe that's the enticing lure? The dramatic ebb & flow of our lives wrapped in words.
A few years ago a friend told me that he was quitting everything to wash dishes in a French Cafe & find himself writing poetry. It still resonates in my heart & mind. This idea of absolute freedom. However, I think it may have been the way he said those words which was much more powerful. Yeh...W O R D S . I am passionately in love with you.
And to all those washing dishes & workin the day job to follow your dreams?
YOU are MY HERO.

OH Johnny & June. Does love like this still exist?
Lovestory of music, heartbreak & enduring passion...

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Ric Ocasek

TheBlueNote NYC. Yess Please.

Currently Packin' up the train case for more summertime journeys this week.
Trains, Planes , Subways & Ferries.

BRIGHT Light through Tunnel Vision.
Amazing feeling when the switch flicks ON.
To the bright lights in my life? Ohhhh you send me. You don't even know.

Imogen Heap. Brilliance Beauty & unbelievable talent.
Yeh & lately my heart has been in a Headlock.
Thanks Miss Heap for genuine feedback...

J E R S E Y ok yeh.

Living in Victoria's Secret tanktops. Do they have a patent on SOFTest Tank on the planet?
No others compare. And since my days are primarily spent in the Ghettostudio..
What's the point in getting dressed?

Mixmatched VS Pj bottoms & flipflops.
Yeh I'm good. Don't stress me out on wardrobe right now...I've got songs to write.

Ok, I admit I'm late to the John Waite party. And it's no one's loss
but my own. MAN WITH THE GOLDEN VOICE. I can't get enough.
Also discovered The Baby's. His original band from the 60's?
OH More More More.
Nice guy too...Like Nice Guy X1,000.

If only Life/Love Etc could be this easy.
Seriously, it worked in 3rd grade. Right?
I think we could bring it back again...

I've been reading the poetry of Omar Khayyam during studio breaks.
Can I just say SWOON WORTHY? Beside the fact that he resonates such deep truth & beauty thru passages of philosophy...he was also a mathematician, physicist & astronomer who
wrote treatises on mechanics, geography & music. Whoa. Yess

New Website coming soon... THISGIRL Spotlighting females with big dreams, big success & something to say in this world. Charlie Walk brainchild? Yeh, it's gonna be HUGE. Get ready.
Birdee on Board.

PONY shoes for Breast cancer awareness. Check out the latest PONY Primary Color Lover tennis shoes. 50% goes to Breast cancer awareness. Don't you need a new pair of kicks? Well get on it. Change a life in the process..

Joni Mitchell. You inspire me to be real.
To cut through the bullshitze.
Always STAY Joni Mitchell.
The world needs you. Terribly Terribly needs you...

Taylor Hawkins & The Coattail Riders because not only is Taylor Hawkins perfection but Chris Chaney is a bass player of massive proportion. Anything Chaney touches becomes Epic. Love his vibe.

Yeh, Life is entirely too short NOT to own a boombox necklace.
Why tarry? Get it today at Etsy.com My favorite online shoppin spot for homegrown HOT.

Debbie Harry & Chris Stein.
A vintage RockNRoll Kind of LOVE

GhettoStudio with MY Boyz.
Where all the demomakin' is currently goin down.

LuckyDucky to live & work with these talented guys I call Band.

THE SOUNDS. Tony And The Beat gets me on my feet.

Organic Lip Conditioner. Pomegranate mmmmmmm my FAVE!!

Anna Sui she does everything right! Shampoo/ Conditioner & Hair reconditioning spray for the shiniest hair you've EVER know. I heart The Sui.

100% Jersey GRAY Sheets from American Apparel.
New & SOFT SOFT SOFT. I highly recommend...

My new headphones...my new lyrics.
Thoroughly Mused & one happyhappy girl.

My Jackson BOO. Oh puppy! What would we do without you??
How boring before you came into our world...

MichaelAngelo rockin' the RIDE. The'Chute bassist tattoo guy..

Old school deck & old school'Chute stickers. Oooo LOVE it.

Rico rockin' the scooter & sidecar style. Yeh, vintage Goggles
on the way..

TIE Dyed Leggings in EVERY color.
Fashion Flava with denim miniskirts & shorts

And Ben Sherman. I cannot resist Ben Sherman cardigans & argyles.
Classic meets Hot & they makeout in a London Alley...that's the Sherman.
http://www.bensherman.com/

And these Guys. My Heart.
MY Band.
The'Chutes
http://www.myspace.com/plasticparachute

Let The Crush Rock On...

xo

BIRDEE

Crushin' It With Class

2009-07-21T03:07:00.000-07:00

Thinking about Life today & how true it is there simply are NO accidents.
We're all creating our friendships, our journeys, our relationships, our very future, subconsciously (I believe) through the power of thought, visualization &
sheer magnetism. It's a powerful idea isn't it?? In the words of Elvis Costello .."everyday we write the book".

So many darling people in my world at the moment. A treasured thing. I dedicate this Crush Blog to you darlings who are working towards a dream, defying the odds daily & doing it with grace, achieving it with style & crushin' it with C L A S S . I say "GO!"

My idol ,Cyndi Lauper, once worked at Screaming Mimi's vintage in Greenwich Village. It's not only chic to the extreme but its also funky fun frills & walls full of vintage cowboy boots in my size & shape Do not go here with me unless you are fine with packing a sack lunch for the adventure. I digg the Mimi's

UK's LITTLE BOOTS. Currently on fire with NEW IN TOWN
And since I usually am ?? Uh Yes, 3 of my favorite words.

Kenneth Jay Lane Black Elephant bracelet is my current wrist crush. Not to mention Elephants are indeed good luck & I will need it over the next few months. So...I'll be taking it where I can find it. G O R G E O U S

Manhattan's Little ITALY is my all time favorite food hard sell entertainment.
I just want to dance under draped white lights in the streets when I'm there..oh & yes eat ridiculous amounts of carbohydrates.

City slick Sprouse inspired Ballerina Flats with attitude & y'know I'm a freak for a heart.
It is the C R U S H blog after all..right?

Blabac Photo book. Mike Blabac's surreal photography of skateboard Love & Lovers.
I can't get enough of his view from the street.

B L A B A C & San Fran Fabulosity

My favorite Cosmetic Look is actually IN??
SCORE. Strong 60's charcoal & golden eye with nude lips.
The fair girl's power pout. Finally Fall 09 Birdee Style ;)

PAPER MAG is my lunchtime rag. Janelle Monae??
Whoa . Je t'Adore Je t'Adore

Dead Bird Photography is a new look at life, art & the human form.
Fall In Love with Wayne Thomas Cran's EYE for life.
http://www.photoblog.com/deadbird

John's Pizza Greenwich Village. Yes you have to wait in line for like ever but it's a great place to meet new people . Ok people who are also grouchy & hungry BUT the pizza is ridiculous. Just please don't ask if it comes by the slice...just don't.

Vintage Buttons make my day a bit brighter. I have kept many buttons from old clothing over the years. Some of them quite personal & some of them from relatives & friends. They remind me of moments. Magic is made in the moments no?

Ron Saint Germain. Tremendous Producer. Enormous talent whose mantra is this “None of us remember for very long who won what Nobel Peace Prize, Academy Award or Grammy and those are the "best in their fields". Applause subsides, awards tarnish, and achievements are forgotten. The accolades and certificates usually get buried before their owners. What remains are the people who make a real difference in our lives and they are usually NOT the ones with the most money, credentials or awards. Like a great song, an inspired creation that is captured (in ANY format) at just that 'right' expressive moment will take on a life of its own and live on through generations! It has the ability to inspire and heal; actually change the world. Those are the moments I seek to capture and the only rewards that I strive to achieve with my work.” - Ron Saint Germain
Yess Swoon.

Lara Stone for being a 6 year in the making "Overnight" sensation & for bringing the Lauren Hutton GAP back. " It " girls with work ethic & without inheritance? Yes Yes

Vera Neumann Scarf Designs from the mid 1960's currently
making a comeback & a vintage fashion junkie's dream search ;)
This one is entitled Springtime in Central Park. l o v e l y

Artist Fred Tomaselli. Intricate collage paintings .

Opening the mind to new ways of seeing....

thought provoking & A L I V E

Impromptu Mariachi Band performances on a NYC One Train make me a HAPPY girl:)

Madison Avenue Ralph Lauren.
What is it about a man in simple Ralph Lauren??
C R U S H it.

Ralph Lauren Madison Ave Gorgeous
architecture made even more lovely when
brought to my attention by gorgeous friends.

Key West Diner. Upper West Side Manhattan.
Cute 50's Style with Upper West Side Panache.

Crushable recordings straight out of Jersey. Jake Antelis is
a producer, mixer & engineer with passion, drive & dedication.
One slick cat with skillz. Crush him here: http://www.jantelis.com/

Road trips on Old Route 66 & tiny Gas stations revisited.
I heart journeys down
historical highways.

Crushing time spent with my fam & learning more of my
French & Native American Heritage.
And the P A W N E E pride.

More Screaming Mimis :)
Window Displays for LOVERS

JILL SOBULE. She was writing songs about kissing girls Long before Katy Perry's writers had the idea...I'm just sayin'. One fearlessly independent musician with her own record label & strength enough for the masses. http://www.jillsobule.com/

O K L A H O M A Rugged Beauty Crush. The fine line harmony of pragmatist &
dreamer. The skills my band & I carry forward from a small town.

Peter Chasse. President & Founder of The Water Project. A man with a dream to help every child have access to the most simple of life's needs. I am honored to call him Friend. GO TO
http://www.thewaterproject.org/
Did you know that ONE BILLION people in the world do not have access to clean drinking water? Learn about The Water Project today & pass it on...

J E A N S E B E R G There will never be another.

Baby Jackson!! Tough week in the cone. But he's all better now ;)
100% crushable huggable loveable addictable

And MyLife, MyJoy, MyHeart, MyBoyz, My Band.
http://www.myspace.com/plasticparachute

& the Crush Goes On....

xoxo
Parachute Girl

BIRDEE