bohemian grove

wholesale-dress.net top

bralette from bloomingdales

diy shorts

triangle necklace c/o CorvidDelights

Exploring Jewelry tribal necklace

My Salvation crystal necklace

rats nest hair thanks to again, not washing it for 2 weeks

I go through bouts of obsessing over conspiracies and right now I'm back on my "new world order/Illuminati" kick. It's really quite interesting, and if the Illuminati still do exist today, there is nothing any single person could do about stopping their world takeover plan. Do you know about Bohemian Grove? If not, you should read up on the conspiracy surrounding it. Super nuts. Basically all of the most powerful CEOs, politicians, and just the wealthiest males spend time at this "males only" redwood forest club known as Bohemian Grove near San Fran. Obama's been there. Clinton's been there. Bush. Everyone. Male. What goes on there is unknown, but they say it's like a mens only party where they discuss important things and just "hang out" for a few weeks. It's been theorized that actually they go there and are basically brainwashed to do what the Illuminati want them to do, and they even supposedly worship a giant pagan owl statue. (owls are an extremely pagan symbol, as are pyramids, the all seeing eye, black and white checkerboard, etc). Well, a guy put together a film after he infiltrated Bohemian Grove, to show what goes on there. The whole club is outdoors, filled with skull and bone decor, and drunk rich guys all wearing khakis and hanging out. Weird bagpipe music plays during the day, and at night it is NUTS. The guy who is filming captures a super odd...presentation?...cult ritual...? on film. All these richies get together at night by this giant 40 ft owl and watch as a ritual goes on where the owl named Lucifer is given an effigy (fake human sacrifice) and a bunch of catholic looking leader men pray to this statue. More goes on, and it is entirely nuts, but you can watch the video here.

On the internet this question is answered. Or supposedly true:

What activities take place at the Bohemian Grove? The grove is the site of a two week retreat every July (as well as other smaller get-togethers throughout the year). At these retreats, the members commune with nature in a truly original way. They drink heavily from morning through the night, bask in their freedom to urinate on the redwoods, and perform pagan rituals (including the "Cremation of Care", in which the members wearing red-hooded robes, cremate a coffin effigy of "Dull Care" at the base of a 40 foot owl altar). Some (20%) engage in homosexual activity (but few of them support gay rights or AIDS research). They watch (and participate in) plays and comedy shows in which women are portrayed by male actors. Although women are not allowed in the Grove, members often leave at night to enjoy the company of the many prostitutes who come from around the world for this event. Is any of this hard to believe? Employees of the Grove have said that no verbal description can accurately portray the bizarre behavior of the Grove's inhabitants.  

But Bush, Clinton, every other male that's been there says they "can't talk about what goes on there," or they just get really awkward and don't totally answer the question. You can also find these clips on the internet where they get all tongue-tied. Anyway, really freaking weird, and I want to go to the Bohemian Grove. Too bad I am a woman. And not extremely rich. Workers at the grove also are very hush hush and say they don't want to repeat what goes on there. Here is a drawing of what the guy saw at the grove.

Anyway, sorry to bore you if that's what I did. I think it is extremely interesting to a point where I obsess for period of time. Our leaders are doing things that we have no idea about, and they possibly have an entirely different agenda than what we are told. Oh, my neck feels better. Doc gave me meds. Yippee drugs yippee.

Aztec shorts GIVEAWAY still going on here.

Aztec shorts GIVEAWAY!

The shorts I am wearing are courtesy of Lenni Vintage. The shorts this girl makes are outrageously AMAZING. These vintage couch-blanket-doily shorts are the most up my alley that could possibly be up in that alley. As you all know, I am a shorts hoarder. Shorts belong on my body at all times. Yet a big reason among reasons that I cannot stand Winter out here. Well, Lenni and I teamed up and are doing a suhweet give-away for my readers. Enter to win any pair of aztec shorts of your choice, made by Lenni Vintage! Winner will be chosen at random in 1 week from today! I will announce the winner on here, so stay posted. Like most give-aways, you gotta follow a few simple steps.

1. Like Lenni Vintage on facebook here.

2. Follow on bloglovin here and "like" this post. 

3. Leave me your name and e-mail address in a comment.

That's it. The more "likes", the more Lenni Vintage gets seen, the more business that awesome gal gets. Good luck! These shorts are too good to be true and you get to pick out ANY style if you win.

I am wearing:

Lenni Vintage shorts

Lamixx tank dress (awesome minimalist clothing that fits gloriously)

Nous Savons shoulder chain (also converts into a necklace!) and ring

Opulent Oddities earrings and bangles (get 20% off all jewelry with code strawberry20)

Sam Edelman shoes

UO belt
American Apparel crossback bra

don't you love a discount code

Shredded crop top courtesy of Sigrada Nation (tons of inexpensive shredded tops!)

Skull/stone bangles and long chain necklace from Opulent Oddities

Gather Jewelry crystal cuff

Vestige charm bracelet

thrifted skirt

I am writing this as I sit here with a folded up, roped towel wrapped around my neck like a tourniquet turtle neck. My neck is in severe pain and I cannot look to either side, up or down, or even stand up without having issues. I look very Stephen Hawking when I do end up turning to move or look at something. Not quite sure what is going on, but this is a-w-f-u-l. I wanted to go out and enjoy my weekend but nope, I'm left sitting here being a neck gimp. So just a forewarning, this may be a rambling post. 

I have had my blog for 6 months now. It's a ton of fun, but boy is it like having another job. I can understand how people could be full time bloggers for their career. And people who do outfit posts every day, wow! That's some committed and dedicated awesomeness right there. To brutally interrupt myself, a weirdo guy was hitting on my friends and I last night and I told him that I had a bacterial infection of the youknowwhat from an std to get him to go away but I think that only made him more intrigued, as he did NOT leave. Some guys are so beyond clueless that it boggles my mind. Who willingly and immediately tells you they have an std and still wishes you would talk to them? Yikes. Learn some distance, weirdo dudes. (and no, I do not have stds.)

Anywaaaaaaaay. Are you liking those sweet bangles on muh wrist? You need to opennewtab this page and check out Opulent Oddities rad jewelry. If you like my style, you'll love her style. And she is giving my readers a 20% discount on anything in her store. Just enter the code strawberry20 at checkout. Heck yes, right?

Next post...give-away. Hint: SHORTS

stabbing belt + peace

Free People shorts

UO belt

thrifted top

Darkling Studios hand piece

Black Willow Jewelry shark tooth necklace

DIY crystal necklace

It's hard to tell, but the table behind me has a giant peace sign spray painted on it. Randomly happened upon this thing. Was this before or after the storm of the day? Can't remember, we've had so many. None like the one I have pictured below. That was just the beginning, brewing black clouds above the city looking nutso. Somehow it resulted in NOT a tornado. Here, at least.  

Do you like that little number on my wrist/hand? Needs no other bracelets, lemme tell you. I got this courtesy of Darkling Studios. A magical gypsy jewelry shop, yet again. You know how I love those. Pay Darkling Studios some love here. Otherwise, shark tooth necklace from Black Willow Jewelry. Love me some teeth around my neck. Did you guys know that sharks are actually my favorite animal? I am fascinated by them. One time while boogy boarding (haha, yeah lame whatev') a shark head popped out of the ocean right next to me and scared the living heck out of me, as you could imagine. Come to find out, it was not alive, and not even a full shark. It had been freshly bitten off right under its fins, so naturally I grabbed it by those suckers and boarded back to shore where I could poke and prod. Did you know sharks feel like sandpaper? Not smooth at all. Anyway, something killed a shark. So...I didn't go back in the water. 

Any cool shark stories anyone? Probably not, probably just pain and death. In that case, don't depress us all. Or do.

 I photographed that random jewelry because I was convinced I would be sucked up in a massive tornado a few nights ago, so I packed up a "dash-to-the-basement-and-hide" bag with money, my laptop, some clothes, and a purse full o' jewelry, which later got dumped out onto my couch and now I have to sort though and put away. UGH.

 Hung out at the parents house the other day. My broseph is painting this cow skull he found a long time ago. Quite the artist, he is. Maybe if I am lucky this will end up in my livingroom?

gather that sparkly gypsy jewelry

Gypsy Warrior top, turquoise ring and skull bracelet

Gather Jewelry crystal cuff and beaded necklace

Sparklefarm turquoise arrow necklace

Erin Wasson Low Luv triangle pendant

DIY thrifted shorts

random other jewelry

Gypsy Warrior! A store you need to check out. As their site describes, you will love it if you are into gypsy-bohemian-rocknroll-70s clothing and jewelry. Great vintage selection, awesome jewelry. I was happy to be greeted after work to a package from them with this fringed top, ring, and skull bracelet. Check them out. Do it! 

Also, can we please talk about my obsession with geometric (particularly triangle) shaped jewelry? I wear that Low Luv triangle necklace to death, but these other 2 are killing it, yeah? I love the combination of the turquoise and copper chain that was courtesy of Sparklefarm, of course inspired by all things I love. I really love this and this from her store as well. Totally right up my alley. Gather Jewelry has been making their rounds on my body as well. You may have seen their designs on La Dama. The crystal cuff and beaded triangle necklace have been on repeat along with the Sparklefarm necklace for days now. Can't get enough. And you all know how much I love to stack my jewelry. I am dying for this pyramid ring and this necklace from Gather Jewelry. Check them out, support independent sellers. :-)

Couple photos from my real life (whoa, no way!). You've requested and now you shall receive. Just some fun at a carpeted-wall, karaoke, mega strong beverage bar. Friends birthday.
Not the best day at work following this night, lemme tell you.

fuzzhead

Even $5 shorts found at a weird little shop in Santa Monica make it to my collection. I know a lot of bloggers out there love to show off their expensive designer threads, but sometimes a little thrifty nifty is just as great. And really, so many people spend all of their money on designer clothing that is completely and severely heinous. This of which is safe to assume has been done on their credit cards with already twenty thousand dollars of debt that foresees no zero balance in the future. It's good to splurge sometimes, I do it. But come on people, buy cheap also! Cheap isn't bad. In fact, you're probably going to hate the clothing you bought today when a year rolls on by, so why not spend a little time going through those packed racks at slightly-more-inexpensive stores. Slightly-less-expensive. Whatev'.

Got a give-away or two in the near future for my readers. You know, just more awesome stuff that I am into. Stay posted. Oh, can we please take a (fourminute) second and listen to this. Not typically into Portishead, but I can't get enough of this song.

Since the clothing is no-name, I am wearing Erin Wasson Low Luv triangle pendant, thrifted eagle belt,  La Dama cage ring, and other random jewelry.