Battle Born Showdown Numero Dos

I'll be attending the Battle Born Showdown Numero Dos this Memorial Weekend in Virginia City, NV! This event is  hosted by the Mugrosos and Dead End Cruisers on May 28, 29, 30 at the Silverland Inn and Suite(aka Ramada Inn). You can register your Pre-'65 traditional hotrods, customs and motorcycles. The car registration begins at Noon on Friday May 28th and the show will start with a PRE-PARTY Friday night at 6pm at the PONDEROSA SALOON (next door to the Washoe Club) with music by The Moonlight Trio, The Pendletons, The Darlins sponsored by the LEFTOVERs Car Club.  On Saturday May 29th car registration begins at 6am and the car show is from 10am-7pm with music by Vintage Vandals, Cowbelleros. The Saturday night AFTER-PARTY is at 7pm at Red Dogs Saloon with music by Long Gone Trio, Little Robby and the Woundups with special guest. The entry fees are $20 for cars and $10 for bikes. The show is free for spectators.  For more info, check out the Myspace page www.myspace.com/battlebornshowdown. I'm looking forward to seeing all the cool cars and motorcycles and hanging out with my friends and family! You'll find me with the Flying Coffins & Coffinettes, look for our vintage trailers - looking forward to seeing you there! 

"Where do you get your clothes Pheenix?"

People always ask me where I get my clothes so I thought I would share with you some of the places I shop. You may be surprised to know that I like to shop at Target, Wal-Mart, Forever 21 and you may not be so surprised that there are great vintage finds at Junkee Clothing Exchange in Midtown Reno and Antiques & Treasures Downtown. In the pic above, the romper, clutch and cute pump are all from Target, the leopard print cardigan and wedges are from Forever 21. These are great examples of how you can buy one simple item and add the retro look to any outfit. And just a quick note, "vintage" is defined as an item that is 20 years or older and "retro" means a vintage inspired item. I have both vintage and retro items in my closet and mixing the two will always make a fabulous outfit. For instance, my Mom likes to collect vintage earrings and clutches, you'd be amazed how skinny jeans and a top are inspired vintage with just those two items. If you don't want to go all out vintage or retro, just an item or two will make you stand out and your outfit unique!

Make Up for Spanish Springs High School Production

I wanted to share the make up I did for the Spanish Springs High School production of "How To Succeed in Business." This is my friend Nick VonNolde. He played an older character in the musical and I think his make up turned out pretty well!

Headlights & Hot Rods

I went with Danny and a few friends to help support Asia Tuschen (she was is a terrible car accident in her Implala) at the Headlights & Hot Rods car show at the California Automobile Museum this past Sunday. It was a beautiful day, perfect weather for a car show in Sacramento.

Spring Break Photoshoot

Last week was Spring Break and I spent my time in beautiful green Napa with my Grandparents, Jim & Carol Beazley and was also able to schedule a photo shoot for

Janelle Lei Cardenas ("Inspired by icons like Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and Twiggy you can expect Love by Janelle Cardenas designs to inspire you with classic lines combined with feminine fabrics, texture, and contrast.") and Charles Casela ("...photography student at AAU of San Francisco i'm known for my photographic compositing or i like to call it photographic illustrating.") did the photography. I styled my hair and make up. Look for me on her website soon and check out Charles' blog!

Signing Autographs

At the VIVA LAS VEGAS car show I signed autographs at the DollFace Design booth. This was a really great experience and I got to meet a lot of neat people!

Viva Las Vegas 13 Car Show

I had a great time at the VIVA LAS VEGAS car show. It's held on Saturday during the event from 9:00 - 8:00 and hosted by the Shifters So. Cal. This is a great time to get out there and meet people. Lesley Ward did my make up and I styled my hair. My outfit was made for me by Jeanne Dugan of the Doll House in Reno. The first photograph is by Eddie G. and the second is by my good friend Kelly Jones - she's an amazing photographer!