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I love fashion, but I do not consider it a significant part of who I am. I would say what makes me who I am is the unconditional, fierce love I feel for those who are most important to me. I have always been a homebody. I am home when I am with the people I adore the most in this world. The things surrounding me in this dwelling -- the little belongings I see and experience on a daily basis -- are a reminder of the life I have now and what I've gone through to get here: a pair of shoes I was wearing when my husband and I realized we were going to be parents, an old Norwegian knick-knack my mother gave me when I moved into my first apartment, a plush animal I slept with as a child that now sits in my son's crib. I never pictured my life this way ten or even two years ago. I am not sure what I did to deserve the special people with whom I get to share my days, but I try not to ask questions. Life is too short to not cherish and enjoy what matters most to you, whatever that may be.

DAY OF RECKONING

Ann-Sofie Back "Drip" shades, Pentagram tour shirt, American Apparel leggings, Miu Miu halter clogs, Comme des Garcons red silk hobo bag, leopard print scarf (?)





Junk pile: (rings L to R, top photo): gifted sterling antiqued eagle knuckle ring by AlbertoJuan, gifted sterling falcon skull ring by Blue Bayer, custom sterling "shield," Chanel sterling/ivory cocktail ring, matte black Margeila "engagement" ring, custom sterling/onyx ring, gifted black gold/sterling talon ring by Leviticus. Bracelets: various custom sterling chains, custom sterling "squiggle" cuff by Donald Pywell. Necklace: Foti by Chrome Hearts, leather/sterling.




This Comme des Garcons bag I was originally going to sell because I don't carry it much, but lately it's come in handy when I need an unexpected addition of color to an otherwise monotone outfit. I love the cocoon shape and the black ruffles ... surprisingly, the satin material holds up beautifully while carrying my usual cornucopia of junk on a regular basis.




I wear these clogs every chance I get, even if I am in desperate need of a pedicure. They're so appropriately retro kitschy-cool, and even at over eight months pregnant, are still relatively comfortable.




More soon ... baby is ready to come out any day now, so we've been so busy getting his nursery together, etc. Thank you once again to all of your sweet emails and well-wishes. Your continued support means the world! &hearts

BLOOD MILK GIVEAWAY

How amazing is this brass knife necklace from Blood Milk? The piece, which is called joan of arc as duelist part iii and retails at $85.00, is limited edition and features a dueling pistol/real knife pendant (complete with push button release & safety lock) on a vintage bar link chain with a sacred heart rosary connector and an additional small brass pendant at the clasp. I styled a similar piece (the butterfly knife necklace) several weeks ago ... it is by far one of my favorite pendants in my vast collection:



Good news: J.L. Schnabel, the artist behind Blood Milk creations, has been generous enough to offer one of these exquisite pendants to a lucky reader. All you need to do to qualify is:

1) Become a follower of both Halcoholic and the Blood Milk blog on either Bloglovin' or Google friend connect.

2) Comment to this post with your name, email address, and your favorite piece from the Blood Milk webstore.

Only one submission per reader. This giveaway will run for two weeks and all submissions must be made before Friday, July 2. The winner will be chosen randomly and announced on Sunday, July 4th. Good luck! &hearts

ACCESSORY

One-of-a-kind distressed blue leather briefcase by Wa Bags; I use this for my Macbook.



Several readers have asked for photos of my entire collection of jewelry and accessories. Based on the fact that I have such a massive amount of jewelry and is strewn literally everywhere around the house -- in drawers, purses, various boxes, hung on doorknobs, wall hooks, etc. -- providing photos of every single piece is virtually impossible. Thus, I've compiled these photos, which represent a very small portion of my accessories ..





Blood Milk owl claw, Chanel cocktail ring, Pamela Love cross ring & Pamela Love dagger rosary, vintage gold men's watch, Juicy Couture charm bracelet, Foti by Chrome Hearts sterling/leather necklace, Forever 21 cross ring, vintage sterling silver bangles, vintage sterling/opal cuff from my mother-in-law, Donald Pywell custom solid sterling "squiggle" cuff, 3-row leather cone stud cuff, Lostmarc'h Din Dan eau de toilette, Vera Wang Princess edt.




L to R: vintage sterling/onyx, Leviticus black gold/sterling talon, sterling ram skull, Forever 21 cross, custom sterling "armor" knuckle ring & black jade band, white & black diamond buckle. Nail polish is "Rise and Shine" by Sinful Colors.



Motorhead "March or Die" pendant, Lucky Brand turquoise/bronze pendant, custom bone & turquoise skeleton, vintage maltese cross w/ gemstone embellishments.



BOYY "Slash" bag, Furla pebbled leather hobo, Jas M.B. leather shopper. These 3 (along with my Marc Jacobs crossbody) are my standard black leather bags on rotation .. I like the fact that they all have different-colored hardware (BOYY bag has black chrome, Furla has silver, and Jas M.B. has gold).



Weird little "shrine" shelf I have in the bedroom.



Blue Bayer solid sterling crow skull, bronze pentagram pendant from Summer Adeline, vintage porcelain "Monet" pendant, various other necklaces/chains.

I have many new incredible statement pieces on their way to me this week (more Blue Bayer, among others) ... I'm very excited to style & share them on here.



My husband carries around this black leather fanny pack. In the 80s, he used a white leather man-purse with a pentagram on it.



Bobby has always loved gaudy clothing and accessories. Here he wears his standard custom sterling silver & white gold pieces and his Prada aviators. Sorry to disappoint all of his kvlt fans; after 35 years of being a virtual pariah in the music industry and playing gigs for $100, he'd rather wear Prada and not trash from yard sales.



Looking like Liberace at Maryland Deathfest '10 (Return to the Pit via The Pentagram Archives)



The choker is engraved "LAMF" and was a gift from me. The large rope-looking piece is antique solid sterling and fully-jointed.

I recently acquired a new Moleskine, since my old one is now completely filled since I started brainstorming design concepts for MeineLiebe. Today I opened up the new one, and found that Bobby had written in it:

"To whomever: No matter how high you climb, think of the principle of the ladder. Each rung may sensationalize one's rise, yet it cannot occur without also first having the gravitational pull of the other foot to stable you. Henceforth: down = gravity = people = earth. Question: is up down? Food for thought 6/12/10."

Based on this pearl of wisdom from the same man who won't let his vegetables touch his meat on his dinner plate, what do you think? xo

BLUT & KRIEG

Alexander Wang "Anouck" beatle boots, Alexandra Cassaniti money bag, camo Moonblood shirt, DIY shredded stockings, custom Ralph Lauren oversized glasses (1st photo), custom vintage bronze-tinted wire aviators (4th photo); Accessories: Pamela Love dagger rosary, gifted Leviticus, gifted Summer Adeline, Blood Milk (brass talon earrings), Foti by Chrome Hearts, Forever 21, vintage & other custom designs.





Right-hand rings L to R: gifted sterling silver ram head courtesy of Summer Adeline, gifted black gold "talon" ring courtesy of Leviticus, vintage sterling/onyx, vintage sterling/onyx rosary thumb ring. Left-hand rings L to R: Forever 21 cross, custom sterling "armor" knuckle ring, white gold black & white diamond buckle ring. Foti by Chrome Hearts leather/sterling silver necklace (as bracelet).

I haven't taken the Leviticus ring off since I received it; thank you so very much to Tara for sending it to me. The oxidized finish wears off to reveal the gold underneath, achieving a very cool patina. This design also comes in plain sterling silver. Leviticus' creations are absolutely stunning and very versatile. I can't wait to see what they plan on offering in the future.




I just got these Alex Wang boots, and I have to say they're probably my new favorite shoes next to my Ann D strappy wedges. My pair is in the brown/gray distressed color scheme, but they also come in regular black. The leather is so supple -- not droopy, just really soft -- and the cut-out heel with the chrome panel nailed ontop sets them apart from any other standard pair of beatle boots. They also have an elastic panel with black leather strips sewn on for flexibility, and black braided leather detail at the back, behind the pull-on tabs. Just as one would think they couldn't get any better, they also have arch support for optimum comfort.




These kicks are my first piece of Alex Wang, and I'm totally sold. Just a warning if you're planning on purchasing: size up one whole size. They run VERY small. I normally take a 37.5 or a 38, and these are a 39 and fit perfectly. They're such exquisite boots; I just adore them.




I attached this cheesy fur fox tail to my Alexandra Cassaniti money bag, just to enhance the tackiness factor and make it even more conspicuous. Don't get too excited: if you robbed me, all you'd get is about 20 lip glosses, a medical insurance card, a Starbucks gift card, my husband's old lyric sheets, and about 5 pairs of glasses.




Custom Ray Ban tinted aviators. Yes, black metal elitists, I'm wearing a Moonblood shirt. Yes I actually listen to Moonblood. Sorry if this isn't kvlt enough for your liking. FOAD &hearts And no, I'm not racist. Come on, seriously.

My dear friend Amanda has started a blog, The Malcontent Yogini. If you're into yoga or just good, sardonic writing in general, check her out.

Also, don't forget you can keep track of Halcoholic on Facebook; this includes site update notifications, unseen photos, and updates on MeineLiebe (which will have its own site very soon: shopmeineliebe.com). On the topic of MeineLiebe, I am floored at the designs so far and am so excited to see them worn on other people (and myself, of course). We have made vast progress and are just working on some finishing touches, so our webshop will be up sooner than we had originally thought. I vow to keep you updated!



Lastly, I am very honored to have been chosen for the June/July "Blogger of the Moment" (issue #11) for Fringe Indie Magazine. Keep checking back with Fringe to see the feature on Halcoholic, which includes an interview and photos.

Have a safe, fantastic weekend! xo