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have you pre-ordered your oc buckle boots? i have.

almost 30 years after the delorean dmc-12 first hit the streets, it’s back in almost full force.  you can actually buy a pre-owned one from delorean motor company, or build a brand new one from scratch. yes, that’s right. a brand new dmc-12 with original specs including LED lights. plus you can add a navi system or ipod hookup. all starting at $57,500.

nevermind that the delorean tanked in 1983 because the man himself, john delorean, got caught in a cocaine sting saying “cocaine is as good as gold”. all the more reason to snap up this opportunity to own a totally rad rare car.

John DeLorean 1925-2005

finally a day off from work, but still very jet lagged

thanks for the prints, jimmy. you’re amazing.

copyright jimmy fikes

so last thursday during my trip to LA, i went to witness the most magical group of people i know - west indian girl @ saint rocke. the sound was very below par at the venue and totally didn’t do them any justice, but enjoyable nonetheless. new album is being recorded as of right now.

rob and mariqueen doing that rad thing they do on stage.

whoa, that’s some hair dude.

new 2009 campaign for bisazza mosaic tiles launched in april

gianfranco ferre

etro

paul smith

michael kors

i walked into church’s english shoes today at pacific place and tried on (two) incredibly exquisite oxfords for women - still handmade in northampton, england today. brown leather brogues and black patent leather capped oxfords. i believe they should be a must for every dandified wardrobe (including ladies).

much like style icons katherine hepburn and marlene dietrich, i refuse to accept that the female population with an acquired taste for being fashion forward should let men have all the fun relishing in their dandy ways. i’d take a cue from shalom harlow’s getup - gucci tie, yslo blouse and marc jacob trousers. so i suppose i’ll be back at church’s for my next purchase in the near future - with a tailored suit to match.

marlene dietrich

katherine hepburn

shalom harlow

and a very warm congratulations to the groom!  i’m so pleased to announce the engagement of the lovely mariqueen maandig of west indian girl to trent reznor of NIN.  she’s a super independent mind whom i know would settle for nothing less than true love and the best of the best. to anyone who thinks otherwise, i feel terribly sad that your life has been invariably spiked with hatorade.

for those of you curious to see her ring bling…she sent me this blurry, but still otherwise gorgeous shot of her rock from harry winston!

p.s. - it’s a personal pet peeve of mine when people say “congratulations” to the bride. it is proper etiquette to say best wishes to the bride and congratulations to the groom.  she hasn’t won anything, duh. she’s is the PRIZE. if anything, the groom should be congratulated on the occasion that the bride accepts his proposal.  it is, however, normally acceptable to extend the best wishes to the groom too.

i heart flowers! i bought 20 stems of these the other day.

something old, but i couldn’t help re-posting since it is most likely the best and most publicized craigslist personal and response ever. hands down.

What am I doing wrong?

Okay, I’m tired of beating around the bush. I’m a beautiful
(spectacularly beautiful) 25 year old girl. I’m articulate and classy.
I’m not from New York. I’m looking to get married to a guy who makes at
least half a million a year. I know how that sounds, but keep in mind
that a million a year is middle class in New York City, so I don’t think
I’m overreaching at all.

Are there any guys who make 500K or more on this board? Any wives? Could
you send me some tips? I dated a business man who makes average around
200 - 250. But that’s where I seem to hit a roadblock. 250,000 won’t get
me to central park west. I know a woman in my yoga class who was married
to an investment banker and lives in Tribeca, and she’s not as pretty as
I am, nor is she a great genius. So what is she doing right? How do I
get to her level?

Here are my questions specifically:

- Where do you single rich men hang out? Give me specifics- bars,
restaurants, gyms

-What are you looking for in a mate? Be honest guys, you won’t hurt my
feelings

-Is there an age range I should be targeting (I’m 25)?

- Why are some of the women living lavish lifestyles on the upper east
side so plain? I’ve seen really ‘plain jane’ boring types who have
nothing to offer married to incredibly wealthy guys. I’ve seen drop dead
gorgeous girls in singles bars in the east village. What’s the story
there?

- Jobs I should look out for? Everyone knows - lawyer, investment
banker, doctor. How much do those guys really make? And where do they
hang out? Where do the hedge fund guys hang out?

- How you decide marriage vs. just a girlfriend? I am looking for
MARRIAGE ONLY

Please hold your insults - I’m putting myself out there in an honest
way. Most beautiful women are superficial; at least I’m being up front
about it. I wouldn’t be searching for these kind of guys if I wasn’t
able to match them - in looks, culture, sophistication, and keeping a
nice home and hearth.

it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial
interests
PostingID: 432279810

THE ANSWER
Dear Pers-431649184:

I read your posting with great interest and have thought meaningfully
about your dilemma. I offer the following analysis of your predicament.
Firstly, I’m not wasting your time, I qualify as a guy who fits your
bill; that is I make more than $500K per year. That said here’s how I
see it.

Your offer, from the prospective of a guy like me, is plain and simple a
crappy business deal. Here’s why. Cutting through all the B.S., what you
suggest is a simple trade: you bring your looks to the party and I bring
my money. Fine, simple. But here’s the rub, your looks will fade and my
money will likely continue into perpetuity…in fact, it is very likely
that my income increases but it is an absolute certainty that you won’t
be getting any more beautiful!

So, in economic terms you are a depreciating asset and I am an earning
asset. Not only are you a depreciating asset, your depreciation
accelerates! Let me explain, you’re 25 now and will likely stay pretty
hot for the next 5 years, but less so each year. Then the fade begins in
earnest. By 35 stick a fork in you!

So in Wall Street terms, we would call you a trading position, not a buy
and hold…hence the rub…marriage. It doesn’t make good business sense
to “buy you” (which is what you’re asking) so I’d rather lease. In case
you think I’m being cruel, I would say the following. If my money were
to go away, so would you, so when your beauty fades I need an out. It’s
as simple as that. So a deal that makes sense is dating, not marriage.

Separately, I was taught early in my career about efficient markets. So,
I wonder why a girl as “articulate, classy and spectacularly beautiful”
as you has been unable to find your sugar daddy. I find it hard to
believe that if you are as gorgeous as you say you are that the $500K
hasn’t found you, if not only for a tryout.

By the way, you could always find a way to make your own money and then
we wouldn’t need to have this difficult conversation.

With all that said, I must say you’re going about it the right way.
Classic “pump and dump.”
I hope this is helpful, and if you want to enter into some sort of
lease, let me know.

i couldn’t help but laugh when someone passed this along to me. sad, pathetic and filled with anything but passion - i’m so grateful that my love letters convey none of these attributes. a word of advice to whomever wrote this: there are plenty of girls like you, and you should probably get over yourself before you get fat from an overload of alcohol/pills.

Hi [deleted name],

You may find this funny or weigh it in for consideration. Hopefully you will not find it a waste of time to read on your day off.

There are only two eligible bachelors in the Berkshires when the word “eligible” comes to mind. I will not name names, but yes “you” being the first.

I am looking forward to summer in the Berkshires and I would just have so much more fun if I could share it with you. Tanglewood, the annual wine tasting on the vineyard, the Weatleigh, and Saranack, the Croquet and the Boat Club. The Sportswing late night in the Gingerbread House, a trip to Amsterdam, The Pony Club, hiking, picnics, swimming and day trips. The car races at Lime Rock, the galas, camping and weddings.

I can’t go dateless like last summer. When you are a couple you get invited to so many more events and dinner parties. Going stag intimidates the other ladies so it looks much better when I am with you. Last year [deleted name] was my stand-in boyfriend, but he is so clearly gay and it fooled no one.

I really care about you and that is why it makes perfect sense for us to be in some fashion together.

What we have in common:

Privileged, well-traveled backgrounds with fascinating family lineage and success. Similar views on politics, religion, and population control. We are gifted and talented and do not settle with the norm.

We love animals and have sophisticated style and taste. We love to cook and play, I like to match your socks while you stare at my boobs. We have class and don’t mind a total dive either. You are a fun partner to party with and I love having sex with you.

We love foreign cars, racing and I don’t mind your guns. We spend lovely weekends together and go to nice places. We are curious about health matters and have to be on the same diet.

It’s nice when we can go out with your friends who all have girlfriends. We both have a lot going for us, just need to grow up. I have super interesting experiences to share with you and I believe you will never find a girl like me [gag]. I am not looking to get married or have children immediately, I have so many cool projects going on and I don’t expect a man to support me.

Just consider and weigh these exciting similarities and the fun we may miss out on this summer. I don’t know your reservations unless you have an arranged marriage and it’s coming up soon. Remember, we are really in our 3rd or 4th month of this maybe time will tell should it continue.

I am not going to approach you on this matter any time soon. This is for you to decide. If time has passed and I moved on then I am sorry to have lost you [double gag].

I don’t know what I did wrong.

(In my past I thought I could “leave” somebody to get exactly what I was looking for. I found him and he didn’t want me) Always remember that you can’t have everything you want it has to want you too.

T

starring sasha grey