kiss the wolf

Times Like These

2011-02-08T23:52:00.000-08:00

Last night, I lived a true musical moment.

I've always loved the Foo Fighters and wanted to see them live but never got the chance to. I also never thought I'll be able to see them somewhere else than in an arena or a festival.

Well, I heard about them doing few secret shows around LA, and yesterday after checking Twitter, I realized they were playing the Roxy, a small venue on Sunset Blvd. I didn't think twice, got up from my nap, got ready in 2min, drove like a crazy person and ran for my life to the line who was already pretty packed. I stood there for a while, met few people and when they starting giving away the tickets the line was insane.

It kinda felt like Charlie and The Chocolate Factory when I got my golden wristband, #156 out of 200, I got pretty close to not making it.

After a beer and a meal at The Rainbow, I went back in line (seriously...), doors opened shortly after and find myself being 2nd row. Wooh!

I was so excited by the time they got on stage and I couldn't believe this was finally happening. I've seen a lot of shows and there are few artists I'll go crazy for and Foo Fighters were definitely on my list. I mean, it's quite a trip to see Dave Grohl for the first time. When you look at him, you think about Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Queens Of The Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures and all the side projects he was been involved with. That's nuts!

They starting by playing their not yet released new album from start to finish, (best idea ever), and their new songs are rad! Heavy, beautiful, great lyrics and quite some Josh Homme's influence on the guitars which is totally fine with me. They recorded it the old way, without any computer or protools, and that's what it sounds like on stage as well, raw and honest.

some new songs:

Then, they played, and played, and played more, all their hits, old and newer songs for a total of 2 and a half hours set. The crowd was singing at the top of their lungs, smiling, we all knew this was epic, a sort of once in a lifetime experience and we for sure lived the lyrics of Everlong "And I wonder/When I sing along with you/If everything could ever feel this real forever".

Thinking about "real", while I was watching them rocking our faces off, I thought about all the crap we listen to all day long thru the TV and radio, people don't even know/care if the "artists" are really singing, if they can play any instrument... Watching the FF, it feels good and reassuring to see some true talented artists, who breath and sweat what they play and are amazing at it. They literally blew my mind last night.

When I woke up on Monday, I had no idea I was going to see one of my favorite band and the best show ever! Unexpected days are the best!

this gives me the chills a little:

Set list 02/07/11:

Bridge Burning

Rope

Dear Rosemary @With[Bob Mould]

White Limo
Arlandria
These Days
Back & Forth
Matter of Time
Miss The Misery
I Should Have Known
Walk
All My Life
Times Like These
Generator
My Hero
Up in Arms
Big Me
Cold Day in the Sun
I'll Stick Around
Learn to Fly

Watershed

For All The Cows

Stacked Actors

Monkey Wrench
Hey, Johnny Park!
Everlong

ENCORE:

Aurora

The Pretender

This is a Call

White Light White Heat

2011-01-28T16:20:00.000-08:00

Fun week cuz:

-I started doing background last week and I love it! I already worked on CSI, Mad Love, 90210,

an upcoming movie with Chris Pine (yeah he's yummy), Desperate Housewives... It's long hours but I'm having a blast doing it, I meet lots of peeps and learn a lot on just watching a set.

-They pay fast and I already got a few checks from it :)

-I loved going to my friend Jessika's hometown, meeting her mom, going to see a movie and discovering her house, where she lives.

-It was also fun going out with her that same night and my other dear friend Jessica

(yeah, my 2 besties in LA have the name, trying to make it easy)

-My friend Katie finally had her baby!!! Carson was born 01/27 and is adorable. I'm so happy for them and to be an auntie!

(is he not the cutest seriously?)

-I loved wandering in Barnes&Nobles for 2 hours, I don't see time passing when I'm around books!

-It's great when a 2hours fitting turns into a 4hours one...$$

- I loved going on a hike with Jess, beautiful scenery and a crazy workout who kicked my ass

-It was great reconnecting with my friend Amandine who is in France, I miss her lots!

-Loved planning for my bday, can't wait for tomorrow; even if getting older isn't that cool.

-I LOVE the LA weather right now, 80.F and blue sky everyday!

Not fun:

-Coachella sold out in a week. Because of d-bags who are now selling their tickets for $800 to $2000 on Craigslist and Ebay. SO pissed.

-Ryan Gosling didn't get nominated for an Oscar. If you were already in love with him and thought Blue Valentine was incredible, you should be pissed too!

I'm obsessed with those leggings!

shirt Guess

cardigan Active Basic

leggings Mink Pink via Asos

boots Wild Diva via Modcloth

2.0.1.1

2011-01-09T14:49:00.001-08:00

1st post of 2011, finally! I've to admit, it took me a while to recover from the new year celebrations... I had a lot of fun with my new LA friends but now it's time to focus on what this year has to offer. For some reason, I'm super enthusiastic with 2011, it HAS TO BE a great year! It's not like 2010 was bad at all, I got my driver's licence, a car, I moved to the 2nd biggest city of USA, worked, met new people... but I've a strong feeling this year is gonna be gwweaat!!! As long as I believe in it I guess..!

I've haven't had that many new year's resolutions than this year and I'm really gonna try to stick to it. I feel letting those everyday to do things sit out on my blog, and knowing some people will read them will put the pressure on and force me to accomplish them.

SO! This year, not in particular order, I will:

Keep my room and apartment clean

Learn Spanish

Work out often (anyone has P90x..?)

Talk to my long distance friends & family more often

Find an acting studio

Blog more

WORK WORK WORK

Go to France. And see more of the world.

Discover LA

Save money to get a new car

Smoke less

Drink more water

Be more reliable

Wear heels more often

Do some volunteer work

Try to improve my american accent

Learn Spanish

Start going to bed earlier/waking up earlier

Make music

Go to Coachella

Meet new people

Be impulsive, take risks

Take some kite surf lessons

Get a Disneyland year pass

Happy new year everyone!!!

I wish you a fun, lovely and healthy 2011, enjoy it!

I live on good soup, not on fine words

2010-12-30T22:57:00.001-08:00

I've been on a food marathon during Xmas, I ate everything and a lot.

Coming back to LA, I had to do something about it, unfortunately with my job, I can't gain too too much, (no worries, I never starve myself!)

The weather has been really cold, it's seriously freezing, with a mean wind added to it. What the heck LA!? So what's better than cooking a soup?? Yeah, I'm no genius I know, but it's easy, healthy, warm, cheap, so I cooked a pretty good soup with zucchini and tomatoes :)

I had leftovers for few days which was rad.

Plus I thought it will be a great thing to be super healthy before I make some bad decisions on NYE weekend (yeah, I'm going to make my NYE a whole weekend!)

My blog is already a mishmash of everything + I love cooking = I thought it would be a good idea to share it!

Tomato and Zucchini Soup

Ingredients (for 4 people):

6 middle sizes tomatoes

1 big zucchini

1 big potato

1 onion

vegetable stock

fresh chopped garlic

sour cream

any shredded cheese you like

1 big spoon of olive oil

salt, pepper, curry

Chop all the ingredients into little cubes.

Use a big pot and saute onions in oil over low heat until they get translucent.

Once done, add the other veggies, garlic, a pinch of salt, pepper and curry.

Cook everything for about 7min but be careful not to brown the vegetables.

Then add a bowl of vegetable stock and 2 bowls of water.

Cover and let it cook for about 20min.

When ready, puree with a blender.

That's when I add the sour cream, I usually put a lot of it so it's very creamy!

Continue stirring until the soup is hot and well blended.

Serve in a bowl, add cheese, some pepper and croutons if you feel like it!

It's ready!!!

Miseltoe And Wine

2010-12-27T17:42:00.000-08:00

Xmas party at the Kerr's lovely new house

Love Like A Sunset

2010-12-25T02:45:00.000-08:00

Man shirt & boots h&m

Skirt Forever21

Cardigan Kookai

All I Want For Christmas...

2010-12-22T15:55:00.000-08:00

...Isn't cheap!!!

a new car (so necessary)

a trip to France (it's been too long)

an ipad

the canon 5D body

acting classes

to make sweet sounds

an unlimited credit on topshop.com

But right now I'm sick and going to treat myself with some tea/honey, and Christmas movies. Usually I watch Home Alone, The Nutcracker, The Holiday, The Polar Express, and some stupid but oh so great Hallmark Channel movies.

And until right about now, the only music I'm allowing myself to listen to is strictly Christmas songs! Btw, check this AMAZING song some of my french friends made, I love it so much, makes me joyful and warms up my little xmas heart :)

Baby, baby, baby, ooohhhh!

2010-12-21T00:33:00.000-08:00

My dear friend Katie is expecting, very soon, what is gonna be the cutest most spoiled little kid on the planet. I can't wait to meet Mr Carson, and he had a great pre-birth party. Colleen did an amazing job putting everything together and it was just great being all of us girls, so excited and happy for our girlfriend.

Events like this sum up what I'm often trying to avoid: that we are growing up. But just looking at Katie and her tummy gives me the biggest smile and reassures me. I'm fine growing up this way, taking care of serious stuffs (I mean, what can be more serious that a life!) but surrounded by best friends, goofing around and having fun.

Carson is still warm and protected but I can tell he's gonna have the coolest life (he already has the best aunties!)

Inspirations #3

2010-12-06T00:52:00.001-08:00

Nightmare On My Street

2010-11-07T22:50:00.001-08:00

Time goes by so fast! Halloween is behind us, Thanksgiving is almost here, Christmas next month... Where did 2010 go..? And thinking of my 27th birthday in January freaks me out. 10 years ago I was 17. It feels like yesterday, the carefree years of high school *sigh* I'm super nostalgic of my teenage years, probably means i had a great time :)
Going back to Halloween, I wasn't inspired at all this year. I thought of Dora the Explorer at first, but I looked at her style and realized that she was wearing summer clothes. I didn't like the idea of freezing all night with a bag pack and a monkey in my hands so I decided to go shopping. I found a super cheap amazing long velvet black dress who made me think of the Day of the Dead theme, some make up, accessories and the business was wrapped up. I will try to rack one's brains next year, cause I felt kinda lame with the 15 other Day of the Dead people I bumped into. Yeah, I like to be original for Halloween; sorry, I totally failed this year.

Apples to Apples

2010-10-30T15:49:00.000-07:00

Few weeks ago, I went to Apple Hill for the first time. As you might expect, it's apple heaven. Doesn't seem fun said like that to go check out apples but yeah, it is, a lot of fun. There are more than 50 farms and ranches with a different number you can visit. The landscape is really cool, you can eat apple pies (crazy right?), drink some beer and wine, play the little house in the prairie and run in the fields, go pumpkin patching or cut your own Christmas tree... A nice nature break to feel great!

Il y a quelques semaines je suis allée a Apple Hill pour la 1ere fois. Comme son nom l'indique, c'est un peu le paradis des pommes. Bon ca parait pas hyper fun, aller voir des pommes mais en fait si. Il y a un parcours avec plus de 50 fermes et ranch qui ont un numero different. Le paysage est vraiment chouette, tu peux manger des tartes...aux pommes (la bonne blague), boire de la biere et du vin, jouer a la petite maison dans la prairie en courant dans les pres, ramasser tes citrouilles pour Halloween ou couper ton arbre de Noel... La bonne pause nature qui fait du bien.

And... I happened to be on TV early Monday morning for Bows and Arrows. They had a segment on Halloween costumes for FOX40, it was fun and you can see the clip HERE

Lanvin / H&M

2010-10-19T01:59:00.000-07:00

This is probably the biggest collaboration the Swedish line has done until now and it's really exciting. It will hit the stores on November 23rd and if you're not there on the opening day, you'll probably only see those clothes online, knowing that's definitely going to sell out.
Alber Elbaz, the man with the bow tie and creative director of Lanvin, took over the brand in 2001 by offering asymmetric necklines and feminines silhouettes.

My favorites from the SS11:

The clothes remain secret until November 2nd, (even the behind-the-scenes film has pixelated the outfits) but an image from their ad campaign has leaked today...

I'm not impatient or excited at all. No no. I actually don't even care. (pinocchio syndrome)

Cardigan Weather

2010-10-18T01:56:00.000-07:00

Ok, I got to admit my blog is slowly dying lately, and I need to come to grips with it. Mouth to mouth resuscitation, heart massage, come back to life my little blog!!!

It's starting getting cooler in LA (and I'm becoming this girl who talks about the weather..), and I like to dig into my closet to bring out my coats and scarfs again.

Incidentally, I purchased not too long ago what became my fav fall item. A sort of really heavy cardigan, super comfy, I'm almost tempted to sleep with it. It's like a wool best friend I can give hugs to all day long :) That's it for my platonic clothing love story, I posted some pics of my knit boyfriend underneath, but don't be jealous please!

Ok, il faut avouer que mon blog se meurt un peu ces derniers temps, j'ai deserte, et il faut que je reprenne les choses en mains. Bouche a bouche, massage cardiaque, reviens a la vie petit blog!!!

Il commence a faire un peu frais sur LA (et voila, je deviens l'une de ces meufs relous qui parlent du temps..) et c'est plutot chouette de ressortir manteaux et echarpes qui etaient planques bien au fond de ma penderie.

J'ai d'ailleurs fait l'acquisition il y a peu de ce qui est devenu mon vetement d'automne favori... Un genre de gilet qui pese 3 tones, hyper comfortable, j'aurais presque envie de dormir avec. Une sorte de meilleur ami en laine, a qui je fait des calins toute la journee :) Voila pour ma love story platonique, je vous ai mis quelques photos de mon boyfriend un peu plus bas, pas de jalouses s'il vous plait!

Hat, Cardigan & Pants Zara

Shirt & Jewelery Forever 21

Shoes ModCloth

Peace, Love And Santa Monica

2010-09-14T00:34:00.000-07:00

I really love taking pictures and I really love Santa Monica. Well, great news, I was there last Sunday! I could walk around all day photographing what I see and feel. I'm in my own little bubble, watching the best movie ever: life. (Ok, I don't think I could be more cheesy than what I just wrote, not sure if I assume this a 100%)

I'm looking forward to be a better photographer, but to be realistic, I just need a little bit of money to buy the Canon 5D I've been dreaming of since last year. Some people say it helps to take great pics...

Santa Monica Pier has a fascinating something. It's full of characters you could meet in a Lewis Caroll story, and has some sort of mystical force who makes me not want to look at my phone to see what time it is. Time stops and the magic starts; the rides, the colors, the ocean smell, kids running around,... I'm also obsessed with fairs and water, so I might have the answer why I love this place so much..!

J'aime vraiment prendre des photos et j'aime vraiment Santa Monica. Ca tombe bien, j'y etais Dimanche! Je pourrais vraiment passer ma journée a marcher pour photographier ce que je ressens et vois. Je suis dans ma petite bulle, regardant le meilleur film au monde: la vie (ok, j'assume moyen cette phrase sortie des feux de l'amour..)

J'espere devenir une photographe un peu calée un de ces jours, mais bon en etant realiste il me faut juste un peu plus de sous pour m'acheter le Canon 5D dont je me reve depuis un an. Il parait que ca aide un peu pour prendre de jolies photos...

Santa Monica Pier a quelques chose de fascinant. On croise plein de gens sortis d'un bouquin de Lewis Caroll et il y a comme une espece de force mystique qui m'empeche de regarder mon telephone pour savoir quelle heure il est. Le temps s'arrete et la magie commence: les maneges, les couleurs, l'odeur de l'ocean, les enfants qui courent partout... En meme temps je suis un peu fan de l'eau et des fetes foraines donc ceci explique cela! Bred, j'ecris n'importe quoi, je vais me coucher!

V Stands For Victory

2010-09-09T14:29:00.000-07:00

Check out the new issue of V Magazine:

Lady Gaga + Marc Jacobs + Mario Testino = Amazing.

It's the NYC issue featuring Larry Clark, Thurston Moore, Woody Allen, Karl Lagerfeld, Terry Richardson...! Get it!

San Diego Seranade

2010-09-09T10:44:00.000-07:00

Last weekend, I did a little bit of tourism. I visited San Diego and it's surroundings for the 1st time and I've to say it was a nice surprise. I don't know why, I was expecting this city less classy and dirtier, and it was totally the opposite. I loved the the architecture, there was water everywhere (water = happy me), people seemed nice (well at the same time I didn't start talking to everybody..), beaches were clean...I felt like I was on vacation for a day. I'll definitely go back especially cause it's so close from my place, and next time I'll push the road trip to Mexico :)

This article wasn't sponsored by the city of SD k!

Le weekend dernier, j'ai fait ma touriste. J'ai visité San Diego et ses alentours pour la 1ere fois et j'avoue que j'ai ete agreablement surprise. Je ne sais pas pourquoi, je m'attendais a une ville moins classe et un peu crade, et ce fut tout le contraire. Architecture sympa, de l'eau un peu partout (rien de plus pour me rendre heureuse), gens coolos (en meme temps j'ai pas vraiment tapé la discute avec tout la ville), plages propres... je me suis sentie en vacances l'espace d'une journée. A refaire surtout que c'est vraiment pas loin de chez moi, et la prochaine fois je pense pousser le road trip jusqu'a Mexico :)

Cette article n'est pas sponso par la mairie de SD hein..!

Top & Purse H&M

Shorts, Shoes & Necklace Forever21

9.02.10

2010-09-02T11:09:00.000-07:00

Goodbye My Summer Love

2010-09-02T03:00:00.000-07:00

Summer is almost over...

WHHHAAAAATTT!!!!!!!!!!! Really? September? Where did my summer go??!

Not that I didn't have a good time those past 2 months, I moved to a new city, got a fun job and met some cool people, but I didn't get a "real" summer time. What I mean by that, is chillin by the pool, the ocean, a lake...(it doesn't really matter where as long as there's some kind of water feeling) with a margarita, the sun in my face, some friends and if possible for a week straight.

I love Summer, I can't get over the sun, I'm obsessed with it. I used to put a sun in each left corner of my drawings when I was a kid. I loved going to school, but during summer I felt free and able to do anything, my friends and I would get together and play until the sun goes down, sometimes until midnight and I thought we were the coolest for staying up late that long.

I also love fall for so many reasons. It's the time of the renewal, the colors are beautiful, you have to go back to school, to your business, with you summer memories in your bag, start fresh while the leaves are falling on the ground. Fall is new and nostalgic.

It's also the best time for fashion. After living almost naked during 2 months, I'm always excited for scarfs, boots, coats, beanies... My wallet is usually not super stoked about it cause I get the shopping fever during that time =)

I think I've already said this, I love looking at fashion blogs and outfits, I just feel weird doing it myself. There's something really "look at me ego trip", but I decided to get over it today.

So I've an outfit! Nothing crazy and it's super cheap. I went to a 5mn trip to Forever21 yesterday, during my rush I saw this dress, or should I say, I saw the shoulders on the dress, and literally grabbed it in 5 seconds. I can't get over those puffy shoulders. So yes, I love this little dress, there's a vintage feeling to it and it's super comfy. Scored!

Dress Forever21

Shoes Modcloth

Necklace & Bracelets H&M

Rings Forever21

Jackassitude

2010-09-01T00:24:00.000-07:00

Last Thursday, I got invited to the Jackass 3D wrap party. I seriously didn't know what to expect and was super duper excited! I definitely had a lot of fun, and no one threw up on me, so I guess it was a success!

The venue had a sushi bar, a Misfits cover band, a photo booth and.... a cotton candy machine!!! I seriously ran towards it as soon as I saw it. A lot of shots, crazy pictures, destroyed clothes... Nothing too crazy for those guys I'm sure ;)

You can see more pictures about this party on my friend Rick Kosick's website: www.rickkosick.com

He's a famous skateboarder photographer (Big Brother) but also takes amazing bands pictures: he did Deftones Around the Fur cover album to only name one of his work.

He also works as a cameraman with Jackass, Wildboyz, Nitro Circus,... he's pretty rad so check it out!

Btw, I got a chance to see the new Jackass 3D last month. I can't say much about it besides you're gonna love it. Yeah, that wasn't really helpful to say this, but it's out soon so get ready to laugh. Hard. And maybe to throw up a little.

Inspirations #2

2010-08-25T01:30:00.000-07:00

Walking On Sunshine

2010-08-24T01:32:00.000-07:00

Ok, I work too much and I've no time to take care of KTW... Sad face, I really love my blog and I wish I could post more often. I've a crazy schedule, I'm hustling big time but I'm going to find a way to be over here at least more than once a week.

I work so much that I can barely walk. Saturday I went out with my roommates, we were going to some bars in West Hollywood, totally sober, missed the curb and fell on the concrete like a big potato. Hands first (my brain was still working somehow) but I didn't get a chance to save my poor left knee...

Talking about roommates, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Ryan, I got lucky with my living situation in LA, and he's one of the two cool people I live with!

Happy lovely Friday!

2010-08-20T14:41:00.000-07:00

To Have, To Hold, To Love

2010-08-15T14:54:00.000-07:00

Katie and Steve had a wonderful wedding and I'm so happy for them! I cried A LOT, too much, and totally embarrassed myself. But I couldn't contain my emotions looking at my friends on their big day =)

Everybody had a great time, nothing is better than friends, a great dinner, some dance moves and lots of love..!

One one one one one

2010-08-08T23:48:00.000-07:00

A Fair Young Maiden

2010-08-08T14:58:00.000-07:00

I'm so busy with work lately that I haven't had time to upload my pics from last weekend *sigh*

I finally made it to the California State Fair and as I was expecting, had an awesome day.

It's a happy place, where the sun is hot and seems to never sleep, where you'll find animals, wine, rides, vendors, interesting fashion, fried food, music and have a good time.

But honestly, I didn't feel so good the next morning..!