8.28.2011

Mean, Mean Irene

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Well, turns out she wasn't so mean to us. Our house on Shark River in Neptune City, NJ, somehow managed to keep power while most surrounding towns are dark and flooded. We did encounter a boat in our yard this morning (I'm thinking finders-keepers mentality) and we've lost some of our dock. All in all I'd say we're very fortunate. My thoughts are with those who got the worst of the hurricane...never taunt or disrespect mother nature! And to avoid total boredom we have resorted to heavy drinking and playing dress up, resulting in me looking like a drunk from the 60's. More photos later.

8.21.2011

Let It Go






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Between my birthday, the move back to the Asbury Park area and our show Friday in Philly, I am pooped, sore, bruised, beat, my liver literally hurts and I have an insane amount of photos to upload. For now the blood tear cake and the feeling switch express my current state spot on.

Some thoughts this week...

1. Quit the emotional bitching on facebook. Get a blog. Or some tissues.
2. There is a thin line between being skinny and looking like fragile grandmothers. Nothing ages you quite like the slow starvation process.
3. Can we all take a minute and bask in the amazing moment when you thought someone was too cool for you, but then you realize they are just a giant pussy? Almost feels like sun.

8.18.2011

Sitting in the dark, waiting for the lights to come on.

I revisit this area and I can feel the darkness coming up around me.
I claw the walls in an attempt to avoid drowning.

A lot of good can come upon you, but the great things you have to reach out and grab. You have to work for them until you deserve each opportunity you get. Envision what you want and make it yours. Keep your thoughts positive and productive and dreams begin to fulfill themselves. This seems wildly optimistic in a world where people are more comfortable expressing their emotions through a telephone than in the flesh. This seems wildly optimistic in a world where you can piss your life away doing nothing and it's a success if the bills are paid on time.

Don't be your own black hole. These ideas are not impossible. They are real. This is your life. Every second that passes is gone for good. Laziness is the opiate of the masses! Society has built such a brilliant trap. Everyone is dizzy and drunk off the idea that it's impossible to do what they love. A haze is over their eyes so thick that they can only see as far as their next fuck. It's all a fucking scheme. The food loses flavor, the radio dies, and no one even notices because they're too busy working a job they hate. Stress controls them. Fear moves them. They stay in the town where they were born because leaving seems an impossibility. They keep thinking tomorrow will be better as they sit on  their asses and watch them expand. Tomorrow isn't going to be better on its own, it's just going to be.

Shit happens. Sure, shit happens, but the smart people come up with solutions for the shit. A bridge to span the fecal matter that gets laid at your feet. Dirty your fucking boots up, otherwise don't bother putting them on.

If you're sitting in the dark, waiting for the lights to come on, count me out.
I'm busy building a new world.


8.08.2011

Black Rabbit. Shredding.

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One of our Summer concoctions - The Shred Vicious Cut Offs!

The pair photographed above are Vintage Levis in a size 28, shredded in studded. We are currently sending this pair to Holdfast in Asbury Park for sale. So, if you love em, head down to the city by the sea and ask Meghan and Joe for these righteous threads! Or shoot an email to blackrabbitbabes@gmail.com for a custom order. Just let us know how much bum you wanna show.

8.07.2011

Concrete Gold





Wu Lyf is so inspiring to me right now! "Go Tell Fire To The Mountain" is currently dominating my summer playlist. Just bought some fresh fruit from the market so I can make some Sangria. Also got my hands on some amazing deep purple fabric dye, going to mix it with beet juice to dip a dress into and then bleach dye the finished product. Catch you later bunnies.

8.01.2011

Watermelon Salad

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Just writing about this is making me drool. The watermelon, basil and feta combo is so on point.
Perfect for when you drag your sunburned and sandy self back home, half-buzzed and fully-hungry.
Watermelon Salad with Feta, Olives, and Basil
6 cups watermelon, cut into cubes (roughly half a small watermelon)
1 1/2 cups Greek feta, rough chopped
1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
1/4 cup basil leaves, cut chiffonade (tiny thin ribbons)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Cut and prepare the ingredients for the salad. To mix the vinaigrette, whisk the balsamic into the olive oil until emulsified. 20 – 30 minutes before serving, toss the ingredients together and lightly dress the salad. Serve garnished with basil leaves.


Recipe and photo via Babble