Today American actor and screen legend, James Dean would've been 83 years old.
Poor thing and such a tragic death he had at 24 in a horrible car crash.
He is one of my all time favorite actors and loves and truly one of my inspirations and idols.
May you have a Happy Birthday Jimmy, Rest In Peace.
I've lived in Los Angles my whole entire life and I've been the Griffith Park Observatory before, but I had never visited the James Dean monument there. So late last year on a class field trip I visited, I paid my respects and wore my Dean shirt.
One of my very favorite favorite singers and idols Morrissey, is also a huge Dean fan. In his music video for his debut solo single he pays tribute to Dean by filming Dean's his hometown of Fairmount, Indiana and his artifacts. He even gets a chance to "play" Jimmy's bongos and straddle his motorcycle.
Often Morrissey used Dean as inspiration during his time with the band The Smiths.
Arguably the most popular DM album ever and probably my very favorite album of theirs, Depeche Mode's Violator was released 23 years ago today. This was the first album in which I first heard and discovered DM and it also holds some of my very favorite DM songs (Blue Dress, Enjoy The Silence, Waiting For The Night and their B-sides Happiest Girl, Sea of Sin & Dangerous). I hold this album very near and dear to me because I feel a special connection with it, the month of it's release I was conceived, I was born a day after the single for WFTN and we arrived the same year! I've been saying for years how I want the rose tattooed on me, but I've yet to still do it. I love the artwork and imagery artist Anton Corbijn created it represents a lot for me. I've even had my 20th birthday party themed Violator and I even created a dress for my school fashion show in 2011 inspired by "Personal Jesus" and Depeche Mode!
My 20th Birthday Violator Cake I made myself
My own design, created and made by me
'Depeche Mode Personal Jesus Dress'
Anywho today I decided to pay tribute to the album with my wardrobe.
I wore my faux Leather Jacket from Forever 21
Clubmaster sunglasses, I bought for $1
My DM Violator shirt from Uptown 2000
Pencil Skirt (Made by Me)
I'll leave you with some of my Violator favorites for you to enjoy!
If you're a Star Wars Nerd and love some industrial music like myself, then you won't want to miss this event at this world famous nightclub!! I've never been to the club, but I've always wanted to go! Once I found out about this event I just had too go!! Unfortunately I don't think I could make it out. Check out the dancing in that video, nothing but strobe lights in a dark room oh yes!!
Only $10 and 18+ Early arrival strongly suggested!
Rhythm N Booze presents: Pre Cinco De Mayo Fiesta with Pachuco Jose y Los Diamantes
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo in advance! With Pachuco Jose!! It's time for some swinging, strolling, jiving and bopping at Spikes for what's sure to be a fun night of dancing and singing with an awesome band and djs!
May 5th- 6th
Santa Monica Vintage Fashion Expo
The vintage expo is here yet again!! Celebrate Cinco De Mayo while shopping or pick out a Mothers Day gift or just spoil yourself!! You never know who or what you'll find or bump into at the vintage expo!! It's a complete treasure trove!!
May 6th
Part Time Punks: Depeche Mode Night
Dave Gahan's 50th Birthday Celebration
Yes!!! I'll be here for sure!! Part Time Punks host DM Night in celebration for Dave Gahan's 50th birthday!! Dance the way to a night full of DM plus other synthy beats and songs! Oh and Dave Gahan cutout will be there to take pictures with, yay!!
$5
May 10th
Morrissey-oke at Eastside Luv
Morrissey to be found in the eastside? It's inevitable with all us Latinos in love with him!! Eastside Luv, an awesome little wine and cheese bar dedicated to to love and culture of the Boyle Heights and East LA neighborhoods! They've hosted the famous Morrissey-oke! Were fans belt out nothing but Smiths & Moz songs and without monitors! They celebrate they're 1 year anniversary! I've never been to this bar, I've always wanted to and know I'm finally legal too haha So this is an event I don't want to miss!
May 11th
Dave Gahan's 50th Birthday Celebration
with Devotional Dave at the New Wave Bar
Yes!!! This is surely a unique event not to be missed at all!! One night only, with a very special performance for the greatest of Black Celebrations!! Celebrate Dave Gahan's 50th Birthday with a special performance and DJ set by Devotional Dave of Strangelove!! Not only will there be singing, dancing and celebrating the worlds greatest frontman for the greatest band ever, but I'll be providing some very special Dave Gahan cupcakes, so get them while you can!!!! I bet there will be much much more than what you'll be expecting!! I'll be seeing you there!!
May 11th- 12th
Dita Von Teese presents: Strip Strip Horray!
at the House of Blues Hollywood
Boy am I excited for this! Beautiful, exciting and glamorous women undressing under the spotlights! But not just anyone Dita Von Teese and her amazing lineup of performers!! Dita performs in LA two back to back nights!! This will be my first time seeing Dita, even though I've met her three times, I can finally see what she does for a living!! I"m pretty excited to see all the glamour so up close and personal and plus all the other amazing talent that will be there!! I've had the chance to see the outstanding Perle Noire at the Viva Las Vegas Burlesque Showcase and I was blown away!! I can't wait to see more!!
Hello my dears, like the title says I'm stressed, really really stressed. So stressed out that I've lost more weight (not that it's necessarily a bad thing), forgotten things, have sleep depravation, and I feel like my body is slowly shutting down on me, definitely not good. I've neglected this blog to the max, I've missed out on events, job opportunities, important conferences, even conversations with friends. Being worried about little things, not so little things, will so and so call me? Dumb stuff like that. Plus, I really don't know what's going on in the world either. I just "celebrated" my 21st birthday (yup the big 21) on such a short notice this Sunday! I have soo much to tell you, I' ve even changed my look! (don't worry it's not that drastic). I now spend 10 to 12 hour days at school everyday. The reason for this stress is pretty much school, it literally has taken over my life!!! But I just wanted to let you know I'm still alive, and I really wish I could blog more, it makes me upset that it's not flourishing the way I hoped. I hope all is well, take care and I'll be back soon!
with love
-Victoria
This song would be very fitting for how I feel lately. It's one of my very favorite songs by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, who are one of my very favorite bands!
"...Well its anyones, anyones guess. Its anyones, anyones guess. Stress!! Stress! Stress!! Stress! Stress! Stressss!!!"
