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!