Starlett

I love these candid photos of Hayley Mills, found in the Life Magazine archives. Taken right after starring in Pollyanna, and just days after being cast in The Parent Trap, two of my favorites! What a cutie!

Mr. + Mrs. Winter

I'm in awe of this magical winterland photo set of the cutest couple around. These photos taken from the D.S. Dundee Winter 2011 Menswear Collection have me oogling this sharply dressed gentlemen and his Great Gatsbyesque lady. Women, if you're looking for clothing gifts for your misters this holiday season, please look into Dundee. In addition - get yourselves some faux fur... it's an obvious must! xxoo Chelsea!

Feature Friday: BLOUSE (Free Download!)

It's new music time! This week, check out my featured artist BLOUSE - a Portland based band working on the independent label Old Wave Records. With indie, low-fi rhythms and an ethereal, breezy female vocalist, it's hard to not daydream while listening.

"Shadow is the type of song you want to hear during the big climactic scene of any coming-of-age drama: It has that big, sweeping-yet-wistful sound of all the ’80s hits we remember from John Hughes’ movies, but it’s not just a caricature of New Order or Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark." -Local Cut

Check out Blouse's tracks Shadow and Into Black below:


You can download both tracks for free, here. For (a little) more information on BLOUSE, and for other amazing music, check out Old Wave Records.

Feature Friday: Imagine Nations

It's official. I've fallen in love with Imagine Nations unique painted globes! Each one's unique design is painted, screened or glued onto it's own full sized vintage globe. Artist Wendy Gold is ahead of her game in the green movement and uses only recycled materials to create these beautiful one of a kind pieces. I would have loved to get my hands on the "Peace" globe but someone snatched it up first!
Now for a Mr. Rodgers-like special... ever wondered how globes are made? This video shows the process from start to finish... and it's fascinating!

Happy Friday to all, and good luck if you're out and about shopping on this crazy day! Remember to check out Etsy for great Black Friday bargains! Xxoo Chelsea

Feature Friday: Jeremy Fish

When I found out I was taking over Seablanket I knew I would be featuring Mr. Fish, as he is one of Chelsea's favorite artists. I've been a huge fan of Jeremy Fish's for about 6 years and a friend of his for almost 2 years now. Jeremy is one of the raddest dudes and one of the most extremely talented artist I've ever met. He is always looking for ways to push his art in different direction, not just staying stagnant on one thing.
Being the awesome guy he is, he answered a few questions for this feature:

COC: Tell us your name, where are you from, what you do?

JF: My name is Jeremy Dan Fish. I was born in Albany, New York in 1974. I moved to California in 1994 and have called San Francisco home ever since. I am an artist, illustrator, van owner, beard grower, and generally a nice dude.

COC: Tell us about your studio in North Beach and the history that goes along with the space you create in?
JF: My studio used to be a martial arts studio. My landlord grew up in the building, and he and his friends taught and practiced in what is now my studio. According to myth and legend the kitchen and bathroom were added for a visiting martial arts dude from Korea, who was apparently the dude that fights Kareem in the opening fight scene in game of death (Bruce Lee's last movie). I like to imagine Bruce came over here for a couple cold oat sodas and an ass whooping here at some point, but thats just a theory of mine.

COC: Which artists, designers, film makers, and musicians inspire you and push to your art and creativity to the next level?
JF: I really like Travis Millard and Mike Giant's illustrations. As far as painters, I like Mark Ryden, Thomas Cambell, Jeff Soto and Mars-One. Musicians? I think Aesop Rock, Ghostface continue to push their creative boundaries in their thirties... and film: I'm not super movie savvy, but I like the Cohen Brothers and Wes Anderson - they seem to keep making better movies.

COC: I went to Rock the Bells with you and know hiphop is a huge part of your life. What are your 5 end all be all hiphop records?
JF: In no particular order...
1) Beastie Boys - pauls boutique
2) De La Soul - three feet high and rising
3) Public Enemy - it takes a nation of millions to hold us back
4) Company Flow - funcrusher plus
5) Aesop Rock - labor days

COC: You get to travel all over the world. Which is your favorite city outside of San Francisco and why?
JF: In the USA probably Portland, OR. I like umbrellas and raincoats - it has good food, good art scene, tasty beers and pretty girls. Anywhere in the world? I don't think I've found it yet but if I had to pick I would say Amsterdam or Rome. Rome for the food and history, and Amsterdam so I could grow my beard long and live on a houseboat in a canal.
COC: I know you love food, we ate at 4 different carts just for lunch all over PDX on your last visit. What is the local spot in San Francisco, that people need to hit up when they visit?
JF: Mama's for breakfast. Naked Lunch Sandwiches for lunch. Tony's Pizza for dinner. B3 for burgers.

COC: If you weren't an artist what do you think you'd be doing right now?
JF: Hard to say. Perhaps a professional beard grower. Possibly a professional kazoo player. When I was little I wanted to be a stuntman, then later an animator for Disney, then as a teenager a pro skateboarder. This job is better than anything I ever dreamed of so its hard to imagine what else I would be doing.
COC: Tells what you have on the horizon for Jeremy Fish and or Superfishal?
JF: Keep on keepin' on, I guess. Next year I have two big shows I'm starting to work on now. In New York in June with the Joshua Liner Gallery, and in Los Angeles in the fall with the Mark Moore Gallery. It's going to be a big year for me, I'm stoked. Superfishal is and always has been a fun way for me to create and produce tee shirts and art-related goods. It's going well, and I find it a nice balance to always working on art shows and gallery stuff. Just made a ton of new tee designs, I really enjoy that.

COC: Any other closing thoughts?
JF: "Well, a wiser fellow than myself once said, sometimes you eat the bear and much obliged, sometimes the bear... well, he eats you." Today, I painted a mural all day, and when I finished I turned my back for a minute to load my ladder in my friends van, and all my stuff got stolen. Yesterday, I ate the bear in a big way. Today the bear ate me. Tomorrow, im having f*%&#@^* bear for breakfast lunch and dinner... Look out bears!

COC: Thanks Jeremy!

One of the personal highlights of my career was getting the opportunity to animate one of Jeremy's illustrations for his website. Jeremy has also painted in Kamp's office, along with working on a commercial with us. I'm super excited to see what the future holds for Jeremy and can't wait to work on some upcoming projects together.

Stay tuned to all of Mr. Fish's happening here at his blog and his website Silly Pink Bunnies

*Photos by EveryDayDude and thanks

to him for getting me my first original Fish sketch which read"Happy Birthday Yogi"

Feature Friday: Chloe Sevigny

Dear Chloe Sevigny,
I have to apologize. Until this last week, I found you slightly frightening and far too bold. However, after laying in my sick bed and watching 3 straight seasons of Big Love the last week, my perception of you has changed completely.
Miss Sevigny is a powerhouse of the acting community as well as a leading trendsetter in the fashion world. I've found new inspiration, thanks to her. Cheers Chloe, to having guts!Happy Friday. Here's to all you little sickos like me getting well over the weekend, and that's an order!!
xxoo Chelsea

Feature Friday: Miss Crena Watson

I'm spellbound by the darling air of this video by the talented Crena Watson. Such a sweet theme and this girl is darling!! I'm delighted to share it with you all!

(The bit with sunglasses and the tulip made me laugh, what a hoot!)

I hope that you are all planning a fun and safe holiday weekend. Can't wait to begin the new month and move onward into the cold. November holds a lot of work for me and a lot of fun news for you!! I just can't wait!
xxoo Chelsea

dress up days

As I child, I was always dressing up in obscene outfits and romping around in public places. Below are just a few of the dazzling ensembles i donned for Halloweens in the past, I know you'll enjoy! Side note: I have no idea why I've always got a mustache drawn on my face, or why I looked like a boy....Ah...I sure was an awkward (UGLY) child. That mummy outfit is my favorite! What was your favorite Halloween costume as a child?
xxoo Chelsea

Exciting News!

I'm so excited to announce that Seablanket will be selling handmade goods at the Second Annual Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Sale in San Fransisco! Mark your calendars for December 18 + 19, and come visit myself and my lovely selection of handmade fashions. Seems like this will be a very busy next few months! I can hardly wait
xxoo Chelsea

{Feature Friday: In My Hometown}

Many of you know I live in Oregon, but not much about where. Here are some photos of the tiny town I've called home for much of my life and maybe you'll understand why I love it:
It's so beautiful at night. Thank you to Dibec (aka Dominik Kruger) for photographing such lovely images of my little Oregon town. It sure is beautiful in daylight or after dusk.
xxoo Chelsea

{Feature Friday: Nagi Sakai}

I often stumble upon inspiring photos, and this week is no exception. These photos by fashion photographer, Nagi Sakai, are perfect examples of playful luxury. So very pretty and free - so dreamy. Hope you all have a great weekend!
xxoo Chelsea

{Feature Friday: Dear Creatures}

Loving the Fall 2010 Dear Creatures Lookbook. Full of plaids, pea-coats and nautical themed-cardigans....ooooh I'm in love!xxoo chelsea

{Feature Friday: From Me To You Photography}

I've been following the work of Jaime, known as From Me To You for years. Jamie's photographs are full of life, color and beautiful things, how could I resist sharing with you? Currently she is updating her blog with photos of fashion week, models from on and off the runways. You can view some of my favorite From Me To You photographs below:
Also, my darling September Sponsor MyGirlThursday has a new set of Doll Face belt buckles in her store...they're adorable! Please take the time to look into both of these talented ladies today. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
xxoo chelsea