Just one look

Photo: Via Fashion156

My feelings
cannot be expressed to you through
My voice
My words
A song

Because once the words are spoken
Because once the paper has been written
Because once the song has been sung
The true meaning, becomes frail

My feelings
cannot be expressed to you through
My voice
My words
A song

The way the sun kisses your face
The way rain cools the air
The way the wind blows

My heart
My mind
My feelings for you
can only be expressed by looking into my eyes.

Only then could you possibly understand my feelings for you

Inspirational sparks from Ghost of Love

I am starting a series that was inspired by the song Ghost of Love from David Lynch and the movie Inland Empire, It will include photos, self portraits, art, some work that is archived that fits, etc etc :) whooo, who knows, but I will label each piece Inland Empire inspiration so to be known and I cannot wait to see where it takes me. David sparks quite a bit of inspiration in general for me of course, but I have teamed up with my good friends Aaron Goss and Jen Ramage as well to see what we can make of it all. So periodically watch for the series. Here are just a few photos to start with and a first post (within this post) of a photo I took of birds crossing the sky with my shutter left open and having this project in mind as well.

Photos: ©Leigh 2009



Hope you all had a wonderful weekend.

xo

"Eastern Glow"
Photo: ©Leigh 2009

One by one
We force ourselves
Turn it on
It comes in waves

Try to find
Maybe this time
Don't turn your head
it's easy to forget how we were

Once inside
We've made it here
We struggle with the lights
They never go away

What have we learned
It's the same old things
That drive us here
And never go away
We are changed

Through the tides
Make your way
You'll find the time
A comfort inside

Here I wait
In the safe place
Where we were so many years ago
So many years ago

One by one
We close our eyes
And returned to that place
As a thousand nights go by

One by one
We close our eyes
And returned to that place
As a thousand nights went by

♫ The Album Leaf ~ Eastern Glow

Polaroid, fashion, fabulous!

Discovered an amazing blog full of Polaroid fun. The Singular. Definitely head on over..

Draw the line

© Leigh 2009

Etsy

♫ Airlock ~ I am

London FW

Speaks for itself. Love it!



Over the pond from London Fashion Week, not me, but at least we have Scott, Garance, Dennis, Yvan and others to take us with them.. from top, Dennis at Get Your Plane on Time, and Garance Dore. I am inspired to combine my art and photography as she has done here. Also if in London make sure to stop by her exhibition for her collaboration with the Gap.

& Fall has definitely blew its air into Denver this past few days. Straight chill to my bones, I want to hop in a hot bubble bath with a book all day.. Wishful thinking, if I can schedule 15 minutes for myself I will be happy.. Enjoy yours.

To Catch A Train

Photos: ©Leigh 2009

Danny Roberts

I will leave you this weekend with some art and a fun video from Danny Roberts of igor and andre that he put together from his recent trip to NYC for fashion week. He also has an Etsy so be sure to head over there too.


What are all of your plans? I am going to take advantage of a fantastic sale from a local art supplier before they move. (They are only 5 minutes away currently) They are closing up shop and heading a few hours away :( What can you do, I am happy that I can order online at least, it's just frustrating now that I have to buy in bulk and the delay in getting supplies.. c'est la vie!
Also I am pulling out my oils and starting a new piece. It has been a few years actually since I have used that medium, so I am exited to get started.. I will also have some other new illustrations and some photography of mine that I will be sharing in a few days. And thank you Christina and Sarah and Liv for the features today :)

ViNcenZo RiZZo

I was reminded of the art of ViNcenZo RiZZo from Jennifer Ramos from MadeByGirl yesterday and immediately picked up this original piece. I love it and so many others, I suggest heading over to his Etsy, as there are so many fantastic pieces.
Enjoy as the prices are very affordable, (I think he should definitely charge more) just my thought ;)

Today I vow!!

Today I vow to let my natural curly hair just be more often... I have been trying to grow out my layers and the length for what seems forever!! I really do not mind the long layers I used to have, but once I cut those below my chin and my hair became shorter as a result... I have entered the long process of wanting it back.. A few years now have passed and I have yet to see it again! So I think what is best for now is air drying, no brushes, hiding of the blow dryer, straitening iron, and going darker again (which I think looks better) now looking back.
Here is a photo ( I had a retarded expression, why the black box) of me back in 2005, that is my motivation..SO much longer and thicker... What happened?


So today with it air dried and pulled in a low loose chiffon I have to admit not bad, I just honestly believe if you are not happy with the hair on your head it effects so much of your self esteem..


So what are your hair tricks to growing your hair out? Or regrets of color/cuts.. Share with me.


Top Photo via~ www.booooooom.com Taken by Julia Galdo

"Natalie" Commission illustration

©Leigh 2009

A recent commission I just completed for a client in Singapore.

I hope you all had a great weekend!! I will admit a bit jealous of those of you enjoying Fashion week in NYC, but loving all the amazing updates through all of your tweets. Next year I am there!
I am also ready for a new season of Gossip Girl tonight! (Simple things excite me).
Which takes me to what do you all think of Taylor Momsen's band and that outfit during Fashion's Night Out at the Giuseppe Zanotti Boutique.. She looks amazing, and knowing she is performing, but wow! ( I am just trying to remember when I was 16) I definitely never looked like that.. I was so scrawny still..


♫ The Pretty Reckless - Taylor Momsen Demo.

Via ~ MidDay

Let It Will Be

Photos: ©Leigh 2009



Oh how this Huge Fat Bumble was making me laugh.. I was chasing him & (running away) to capture a few photos of him in his quest for pollen. The top photo cracks me up as he looks so obsessed..
And in honor of Fashion Night out, I treated myself to this wonderful Gold Hawk blouson dress found her at Gilt Fuse (Such great sales!!!) This fall season, I am obsessed with anything flowy, silky and ultra feminine..

Which takes me to this gorgeous dress by Hamilton Paris.


Have a wonderful weekend everyone, take advantage of what warm weather we have while it lasts .. xo
**** and CONGRATS to Aritza for being the lucky winner from my giveway hosted by the wonderful Miss Lizzy Marie..

♫ Madonna ~ Let It Will Be

Hint of Sunshine

Photos: ©Leigh 2009




♫ The Field ~Everybody's got to learn sometime

Tank~LAMB, Skirt~Silence + Noise, Shoes~Guess, Cardigan~Richard Chai, Jewelry~Long necklace-vintage, key and heart-Me, Sunglasses~Target.

Fashion's Night Out 9/10/09

Photo : coacd

Tomorrow night enjoy the festivities around the globe for Fashion Night Out a global initiative to promote retail, restore consumer confidence, and celebrate fashion, U.S. and international editions of Vogue are coordinating evening extravaganzas in their respective world fashion capitals



SO Shop, shop, shop and take advantage of the many happenings, that I so wish I could be a part of,
but for one make sure to stop in to Charles Nolan's Flagship store where you can sip a dirty martini while the designer himself sketches on your new Charles Nolan purchase, a Signature Tote Bag. Tell everyone there I said hello.
30 Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District.


Here is the complete list of happenings in the Meatpacking District during Fashion's Night Out here.

Via ~ ideeli>
FahionNightOut.com

Stolkholm Street Style & The Day Before

Some fantastic inspiration from Stockholm, Check out Daniel Troyse and Caroline Blomst's blog, Stolkholm Street Style.

And tonight for all you fashionistas catch the premiere episode of THE DAY BEFORE at 10pm Eastern on the Sundance Channel. A four-part documentary series starting with the amazing Sonia Rykiel. Then to follow, Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi, and Proenza Schouler chronicling the final 36 hours prior to crucial seasonal runway shows.





Can you imagine having all of those amazing designers creating something just for you. Now that is a Birthday!!

Via ~ Full Frontal Fashion

"Besprinkle"

Photo ©Leigh 2009

Etsy.

I am back from a very relaxing trip, much needed as my zombie actions from last week proved. I left my Balenciaga in the supermarket parking lot, just pushed the basket and left for home. I live only a few minutes away thankfully, but not until I was home did I realize I was without, OMG. I drove back speeding like mad! and found it still in the basket wide open, cash, ipod, camera, you name it, untouched..I am counting my lucky stars, wheww.

SO refreshed and moving on, I am inspired to add to some soft romantic blouses for my wardrobe which was inspired from Pandora.




♫ Vitalic ~ Poison Lips (New Album "Flashmob" out September 28th)

Mini Holiday

I am starting my weekend early and heading up to the Rocky Mountains to take advantage of the last days of summer..(How can that be) anyway I hope you all have a lovely weekend and I will catch up with everyone when I get back in a few days.

xo

Photos Via~ (top) The Cherry Blossom Girl"
(bottom)Thomas Janowitz

"Beauty Mark"

©Leigh 2009


I've got a beauty mark
written on my skin
close to my heart
my favourite part
my beauty mark

i keep it out of sight
safe from the world outside
this old battle scar
this secret part
my beauty mark

this little death
this mark of sin
forever printed on my skin

i'll keep it for you

this hidden place
this private part
this secret door into my heart

i'll keep it for you

this precious jewel
this darling bud
this tiny resevoir of blood

my beauty mark
i'll keep it for you

♫ Charlotte Gainsbourg ~ Beauty Mark

Art based on a photo by Steven Klein of model Laura Stone.

Bruno Dayan

♫ This Mortal Coil ~ Another Day

Some visual candy from Photographer Bruno Dayan while I finish up a new illustration today.. These are beyond inspiring. I love the use of light and a bit of darkness that I am always drawn to with photography.

**Also I want to thank Liz over at It's Unbeweavable for hosting a giveaway.
Head on over for your chance to win one of my prints (you get to choose). And hello to my new wonderful followers, I will be checking in later to discover all of your blogs! :)

Photos via ~ www.BrunoDayan.com