a word of advice

when Barney enters your life, say yes.

fear is the death of creativity

New Release

Dear TCP readers,
My band, The Dark Mammoth, has finalized the cover art for our upcoming album. Enjoy.

Love,
T

The Dark Mammoth
1. Million Dollar Love
2. Good Smellin’ Woman
3. Roll Over One Time
4. Troundadin
5. Bring Back Bagel Bites
6. Hays Says
7. Double Barrel Justice
8. Yes and Love
9. TMT
10. Self-Aware Manatees
11. Becca
12. Make Money, Take Money, Eat Animals

a truth

EYES. Give me your EYES.

We here at The Clothing Project value well sculpted eyebrows and fierce gazes.

a day in the life...

GEEK CHIC
Everything "geek" is fabulous...

Merriam Webster Definition of "Geek:"

1 : a carnival performer often billed as a wild man whose act usually includes biting the head off a live chicken or snake
2 : a person often of an intellectual bent who is disliked

3 : an enthusiast or expert especially in a technological field or activity <computer geek>

Photo-essay by guest artist, Bri:

It's fun to read.
I love surrounding myself with the great authors.
I need glasses.
Do you like my sock monkey. I do...
Don't you hate it when you get an itch and you have to remove your glasses in order to relieve the itch?

Great Gatsby tee, polka dotted leggings, silk green headband, sock monkey, Geek Love by Katherine Dunn

Photo-documentary by T:
During gym class, I read A Portrait of A Young Artist instead...
Eventually, they made me participate...
I started to like it.
I played hard.
I played a little too hard.
It was really intense.

Black leggings, vintage graphic tee, black PF Flyers, American Apparel shorts, white headband

UPDATE: Lovin' on Dirty Lovin'

Darling Readers,

Recently we got a surprise gift in the mail! We LOVE surprise gifts! Apparently, a tiny minion (who requested anonymity) was so inspired by our "Dirty Lovin'" post that she created this beautiful acrylic piece in response.

She writes: "I love the juxtaposition of chic and grunge, so as soon as I saw your 'Dirty Lovin' post I knew my next piece had to relate somehow. I call it - 'Lost or Found (...Cart)?' "

THANK YOU avid fan! Your detailed craftsmanship and luminescent talent is perfection!

How FABULOUS is this?!

UPDATE

BIG NEWS

One of our headdress creations was spotted at an LA party.
Clearly, our earlier post lives on...

LOOKING GORGEOUS. NICE HEADDRESS.

FIRE. BIRD.

when? 2010

HELLO 2010!
B: snake print dress, party hat
T: sequins

Starting the new year with resolutions provides healthy structure.

B's New Year Resolutions

10. Hand-sew my own version of Bjork's swan dress for my brother's graduation.
9. Befriend and then play as many pranks as possible on the nerdy party guy who just moved in across the hall.
8. Give said nerdy party boy a fashion makeover (note: pleated denim is never acceptable - especially in pant form).
7. Envision, design, and actualize a Lady Gaga shrine. Encourage Lady Gaga to envision, design, and actualize a TCP shrine.
6. Own a pet chinchilla.
5. Pattern and create matching outfits for said chinchilla and TCP members.
4. Redecorate my living spaces purely in a palette of cream, dove, and putty.
3. Design an edgy and accessible harness for young 20 somethings to sport in street-friendly high couture AND for Portia and I to model in our video (see #1)
2. Bring fashion to the masses.
1. Create an alternative version of the famous "Ellen and Portia at Home" games, with Portia (original games)

Kisses,
B

T's New Year Resolutions

10. Wear more velvet.
9. French-kiss a lemur.
8. Pursue loving-kindness and extend compassion.
7. Eliminate all negativity, including people who suck.
6. Grow my vintage sock monkey collection.
5. Write a book relating quantum mechanics to high fashion.
4. Get it on Oprah's book list.
3. Order a Bedazzler.
2. Eat more blueberries.
1. Have a dance-off with Ellen Degeneres.

Warm hugs,
T

Have a splendid year full of joy, success, and great health.


And remember to always wear fabulous jewelry...