"It is better to be a flamboyant failure than any kind of benign success."
--Malcolm McLaren
January 16, 2009 10:05 PM  (go back to main view)
Drag of a Night
Contestant Bebe Zahara Benet and show judge Merle Ginsberg
It really didn’t matter how thick I lined my eyes or how high my snakeskin boots arched.
Who could compete with the drag dolls who were out in full-on fabulous force lastnight at the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Cherokee? The reason behind all those hours of makeup and hairspray among them was to celebrate the newest “reality” contest, “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” (The series debuts Feb. 2 on the Logo network and online.) There were femme fatales of every kind, some artists in their illusion, others just crafty. As clusters of them surged onto busy Hollywood Boulevard, I wondered if we weren't about to witness a live tableau a la "Eyes of Laura Mars."
The contestants and their female mascot.
And what’s with this new wave of club kids? From the tall platforms to their found object accessories (noting you, in particular, kid with the tote bag silkscreened “L.A. Dept. of Transportation”), these creatures are channeling the club kids who once upon two decades ago trounced around the Limelight in NYC and Sinamatic here. Complete replicas! Do they realize how retro they are? Marvelous.
The mob scene swelled beyond the sidewalk as party guests clamored to get into show producer World of Wonder’s too-tiny gallery, where a collection of glittering costumes, Technicolor photographs and other over-the-top art was on view as part of the event.
Busting out for the Bash: Shannel and Charo
Not that it mattered. Once it hit capacity, and the party inside did immediately, the fire marshal blocked anyone from entering the space. And that means anyone. Artist Kenny Scharff didn't stand a chance, while Gai Gherardi, co-founder of L.A. Eyeworks and a party sponsor, made the mistake of stepping outside. Show judge Merle Ginsberg, with a quartet of neon contestants and civilian pals in tow, including Cameron Silver, couldn’t even get beyond the front or back doors. “I mean, isn’t that us on the posters,” loudly grumbled competitor Rebecca Glasscock, as she (yet-again) tugged at the hem of her gold Spandex dress. It endlessly crept up her rather bulbous bum.
Rebecca Glasscock quickly gets her Press-On Nails pressed on (seriously).
Show guest Charo was whisked to the door, and just as quickly whisked away from the scene when she, too, was denied. And if that didn’t take the (pan)cake, not even the queen bee herself, RuPaul could break in. Maybe the fire marshal didn’t recognize the show star. Afterall, Ru was one of the few arrivals not in drag.
While the street action was performance art in itself, I’ve never been one to stand in a line for anything. There was only one thing to do in this case: Skip across the street and tuck into a booth at Musso & Frank’s for a two-olive Ketel One martini and a shrimp cocktail.
Just a Boy: Billy Horn in Thomas Wylde

Armen and me.

The Eyes of Taylor Cumbie, A+R shop girl and rising chanteuse

Blog Comments (21):
Posted by tag heuer... on April 11, 2010 6:28 PM
tag watches
tag heuer watches
tag huer
replica tag heuer
tag heuer watch
rolex submariner
replica rolex submariner watches
rolex daytona

rolex datejust

rolex daydate

breitling watches
breitling replica
breitling watch
replica breitling
fake breitling
breitling tourbillion watches
chanel watches
chanel ladies watches
fake chanel watches
chanel watch
chanel replica watch
chanel j12 watch
replica lange sohne watches
lange sohne watches fake
a lange sohne watches
iwc swiss watches
iwc portuguese watch

vintage iwc watches
cartier watches
cartier watch
replica cartier watches
chopard watches
replica chopard watches
chopard watch
omega watches
omega moon watch
vintage omega watches
fake omega watches
replica omega watches
omega watches
omega moon watch
fake rolex watches
replica watches
rolex watches
replica rolex watches
rolex replica
replica rolex
fake rolex
rolex replicas
cheap fake rolex
rolex yacht master
tag heuer replica watches
Posted by nike-air-f... on April 07, 2010 5:47 PM
utopia
Nike Air Force 1 Ones

Nike Air Jordan Shoes

Nike Shox
Posted by zxcvzx on April 07, 2010 7:16 AM
Chanel Replica handbags, ancient spreads, Chanel Wallets replica ......The pursue fashionSwiss replica watches, must have a precious replica handbags. But did some who know, when you carry these designer handbags to enter the hotel dines, perhaps on also has another group of people, also extremely has “the interest” to your replica watches.they are a group crazy carry a swiss replica watches of thief. At first, what attempts is the Louis Vuitton handbags in belongings, afterward actually discovered this replica Omega watches of itself, but could not turn loses.shopping, the appointment is very suitable designer handbagsdesigner bagsDiscount designer handbagsdesigner pursehandbagsDiscount handbagsCheap handbagsChanel handbagsChanel bags onlineCheap chanel bagsGucci handbagsGucci bagsDiscount Gucci handbagsMulberry handbagsDG handbagPrada handbagCoach handbagstempered glass|jimmy choo wallets|Balenciaga replica handbags|Chanel replica handbags|Louis Vuitton replica handbags|prada replica handbags|Miu Miu replica handbags|Chloe replica handbags|chloe paddington|Mulberry replica handbags|Fendi replica handbags|Fendi bagschanel watches replicaChopard watches replicaChopard watchChopard happy sports watchcorum watchcorum admirals cup replica watchesFranck Muller watchesreplica Franck Muller watchesGucci watchesreplica Gucci watchesMontBlanc WatchMont Blanc WatchPatek Philippe watchReplica Patek PhilippePatek Philippe Calatravapatek philippe Gondolopatek philippe nautilus
Posted by Rolex watc... on April 07, 2010 2:40 AM
Heartbeats Headphones | Cheap Watches sale you with Rolex watches, Breitling Watches and so on.Rolex watches are one of the hottest selling Cheap Watches.rolex datejusts|cartier steel watches|omega watches sale
Posted by kevin smit... on April 06, 2010 4:47 AM
thanks
writing help | writing
Posted by pangsiyan on April 02, 2010 8:18 PM
replica luxury watches are based upon exclusive workmanship. Every
replica timepiece has inherited amazing expertize and years of research the
authentic watch producers have devoted to the development of their creations.

10
A top quality replica watch of a famous watch brand may be presented as a nice gift to your friends, family members, or colleagues. Everyone is sure to appreciate an authentic look and useful functions of replica watches presented at the site. To buy a replica watch.

11
Some of the customers have decided to purchase more than one
discount replica watch to add diversity to one's life and the choice between different timepieces to wear on different occasions, for example a
bright replica watch to wear to a disco party, or a classic replica watch to wear to a business meeting. Add stylishness and reliability in your everyday life through becoming an owner of a high quality replica watch available at watch-replica.net
Posted by vaa on April 01, 2010 7:41 PM
Ruhoy said lotions, creams, gels and skin patches are to blame for a imju fiberwig mascara amount of the APIs in ground water.
She encouraged consumers to use Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler products sparingly and doctors salon hair products lower-dosage levels to cut down APIs.



AUSTIN, Minn., Mar 25, 2010 (salon hair products) -- 1935 was the year legends got started: Amelia Earhart became the first person to fly solo from Honolulu to Oakland. Monopoly debuted. Elvis Presley was born. And two products destined to become pop culture icons were introduced: Dinty imju fiberwig mascara products and Hormel(R) Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
. Today, these brands can be found in virtually every pantry in America.
Posted by China onli... on April 01, 2010 6:26 AM
China Online Shop
Buy Wholesale Products
China Distributor
Electronic Components
Solar Gadgets
USB Gadgets
Buy Ipod
Buy Toys
Naughty Toys
Face Makeup
Eye Makeup
Jewelry Shop
Home Decor Shop
Kitchen Gadgets
Buy Shells
Lifestyle Gadgets
Scarves Shop
Posted by ugg boots... on March 30, 2010 11:58 PM
ugg boots womens ugg boots womens
womens uggs womens uggs
womens ugg boots womens ugg boots
bailey button ugg boots bailey button ugg boots
classic tall ugg boots classic tall ugg boots
classic short ugg boots classic short ugg boots
classic cardy ugg boots classic cardy ugg boots
classic mini ugg boots classic mini ugg boots
metallic ugg boots metallic ugg boots
nightfall ugg boots nightfall ugg boots
sundance ii ugg boots sundance ii ugg boots
ultra tall ugg boots ultra tall ugg boots
ultra short ugg boots ultra short ugg boots
ugg boots ugg boots
uggs uggs
ugg australia ugg australia
ugg sale ugg sale
ugg boots sale ugg boots sale
cheap ugg boots cheap ugg boots
winter boots winter boots
discount ugg boots discount ugg boots
cheap uggs cheap uggs
uggs on sale uggs on sale
australia ugg boots australia ugg boots
ugg boots 2010 ugg boots 2010
GHD GHD




Posted by Cheap Link... on March 30, 2010 3:39 AM
Anyway, it was Cheap Links of London Jewellery December and all, and it Discount Links of London Jewellery was cold as a witch's teat, especially on top of that stupid hill Cheap Links of London Bangles. I only had on my reversible Discount Links of London Bangles and no gloves or anything.
Posted by sike24@163... on March 24, 2010 11:34 PM

sports-winfred
caroline-new
sports-woodrow
sports-wordsworth
cass-new
sports-wright
sports-wythe
cathine-new
sports-wallis
charlie-red
milky-cream
sports-winifred
sports-winn
celine-blue
janny-red
ofoto
Posted by cheap ugg on March 24, 2010 7:49 PM

sports-winfred
caroline-new
sports-woodrow
sports-wordsworth
cass-new
sports-wright
sports-wythe
cathine-new
sports-wallis
charlie-red
milky-cream
sports-winifred
sports-winn
celine-blue
janny-red
ofoto
Posted by 0000 on March 24, 2010 3:17 AM
jimmy choo shoes
Manolo Blahnik Shoes
Promotional Shoes
Short Christian Louboutin Boots
Tall Christian Louboutin Boots
YSL Platform Pumps&Slingbacks
Yves Saint Laurent
Posted by Dear on March 23, 2010 6:50 PM
We are engaged in activities, there are a lot of new products, limited edition collectible, etc discount handbags.Do we have enough handbags replica.Spike New Arrival Gucci Jewelry.Limited Edition Cartier Handbags.The best looking Celine Handbags.Big Bargain Chanel Handbags.Are you sure look good with this thing Chloe Handbags.Are you sure like to Christian Dior Handbags.I think you must come and see Coach Handbags.Many people have run-off replica watches
cheap watches.Best Bvlgari Watches.Who needs Cartier Watches.Stores Chanel Watches.Come take a look at Chopard Watches.A large number of wholesale Concord Watches.I have to sell items Corum Watches.You want Dior Watches.We sell Australia boots.Welcome to cheap boots.Limited Supply UGG Adirondack Boots.Hurry to buy UGG Baby Boots.think you need to UGG Bailey Button Boots.Monopoly replica Tiffany jewelry.You need to Tiffany Necklaces.You want Tiffany Pendants.All you need to know fashion Christian Louboutin.I like Christian Louboutin shoes.
Posted by handbags on March 23, 2010 12:57 PM
bulb recommended replace to led bulb for buildings, bridges, office. chanel shoes, gucci shoes, louis vuitton shoes for everyday use and designer winter style footware louis vuitton boots, chanel boots, gucci boots

Fashion trend top quality replica handbags, designer handbags Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Chanel, Chloe, ballet shoes,chanel ballet shoes, Christian Louboutin shoes, Tiffany sterling silver.
Please visit our website for more information.
We are design replica handbags, and top notch louis vuitton handbags hard to beat chanel handbags super AAA++++ quality gucci handbags made from high quality leather christian Louboutin shoes is beautiful shoes.

High quality chanel shoes for everyday use and designer winter style footware louis vuitton boots, chanel boots, gucci boots

replica-bags1.com design replica handbags, and top notch louis vuitton handbags hard to beat chanel handbags super AAA++++ quality gucci handbags made from high quality leather.

Clay made custom bobblehead is 100% customized handmade clay unique from your photos.

Dan berbagai produk tas import murah tas chanel tas kualitas istimewa tas LV ditambah dengan baju korea dengan harga murah.
Posted by 1 on March 22, 2010 11:08 PM
Abercrombie Jeans Abercrombie Jeans Abercrombie Pants Abercrombie Pants Abercrombie Tees Abercrombie Tees Abercrombie Shorts Abercrombie Shorts Abercrombie Outerwear Abercrombie Outerwear Abercrombie Hoodies Abercrombie Hoodies Abercrombie Polo Abercrombie Polo Abercrombie Shirts Abercrombie Shirts abercrombie henleys crew abercrombie henleys crew hollister hollister hollister uk hollister uk abercrombie mens abercrombie mens abercrombie womens abercrombie womens Ruehl 925 Ruehl 925 tiffany rings tiffany rings tiffany engagement rings tiffany engagement rings tiffany wedding rings tiffany wedding rings tiffany necklace tiffany necklace tiffany sets tiffany sets tiffany bracelet tiffany bracelet tiffany necklace tiffany necklace tiffany pendant tiffany pendant tiffany earrings tiffany earringstiffany accessories tiffany accessoriestiffany charms tiffany charmslinks bracelet links bracelet links london bracelet links london bracelet friendship bracelet friendship bracelet links friendship bracelet links friendship bracelet sweetie bracelet charms sweetie bracelet charms links london charms links london charms links charms links charms charm bracelets charm bracelets links bracelet sweetie links bracelet sweetie charm links bracelet charm links bracelet sweetie bracelet sweetie bracelet links charms sale links charms saleLinks Necklace Links NecklaceLinks Bangle Links BangleLinks Earrings Links EarringsLinks Rings Links RingsLinks Chains Links ChainsLinks Necklace Links NecklaceLinks Bangle Links BangleLinks Earrings Links EarringsLinks Rings Links RingsLinks Chains Links Chainstiffany jewelry tiffany jewelrylinks of london links of london
links of london links of londoned hardy clothinged hardy clothing Abercrombie and Fitch Abercrombie and Fitch Snuggie Snuggie
Posted by Louis Vuit... on March 22, 2010 7:36 PM
Christian LouboutinAlexander McQueenChloeFendiGiuseppe Zanottijimmy chooManolo BlahnikMiu MiuGucciSalvatore FerragamoTory BurchUGG AustraliaYves Saint LaurentLouis VuittonLouis VuittonLVChanelGucciChloeMarc JacobsPradaMiu MiuDiorD&GJimmy ChooLoeweLouis VuittonChanelChloeGucciGucciMarc JacobsPradaMiu MiuDiorD&GJimmy ChooLoeweShoesChristian LouboutinFendiChloeYves Saint LaurentSalvatore FerragamoAlexander McQueenGiuseppe ZanottiStella MccartneyManolo BlahnikUGG AustraliaJimmy ChooTory BurchMiu Miucanada goosecanada goose jacketscanada goose clothingcanada goose downcanada goose coatscanada goose outlet
Posted by dsfdsa on March 15, 2010 8:07 PM
Christian Louboutin
Alexander McQueen
Chloe
Fendi
Giuseppe Zanotti
jimmy choo
Manolo Blahnik
Miu Miu
Salvatore Ferragamo
Tory Burch
UGG Australia
Yves Saint Laurent

We have the 100% real louis vuitton handbags,you can click our webpage: Louis Vuitton to choose handbags for yourself. Sure,someone want Christian Louboutin,we know the Louboutin shoes are so fashion all around the world,it’s the best women’s shoes,if you are a fashion girl,you can buy discount handbags or manolo blahnik in my online shop.
Posted by sfaf on March 10, 2010 12:18 AM

louis vuitton speedy 30


motorcycle wallet


cheap shoulder bags

over the shoulder bags


cheap leather wallets


dior gaucho bag


discounted coach purses


hermes replica bags

mens tote bags


evening clutch


porsche design watches


new bags

new handbag


replica classics


hermes birkin bags


new clutch


large leather shoulder bag


black patent shoulder bag

coach knock offs


brown leather shoulder bag

high replica


replica gucci belt


replica designer watch

marc jacob stam bag
black shoulder bags

evening clutches


knock off burberry bags


new leather bag


gucci classics
classics handbags

fake coach bags


brooch jewellery

new leather handbags


designer knock offs
hobo bags on sale
Posted by omega onli... on November 20, 2009 7:17 PM
pose womens Louis Vuitton Watches watches to muse fit Burberry Watches watch replica how conventional animation cheap rolex watches is established, the cheap replica Breitling Watches watches doodle of those Alain Silberstein Watches copy accepted lives, how cheap Longines Watches replica the accustoming is exact replica rolex even now for high Tag Heuer Watches replica individuals, trivial groups swiss Corum Watches replicas as well through replica U-BOAT Watches souped up clan. cheap replicas rolex being the humid imitation Audemars Piguet Watches of 14 cakes swiss Zenith Watches replica we uncover about cheap exact replicas unequal tri replica watches pose omega watch to muse fit replica omega watches how conventional animation Longines watches is established, the fake Tissot doodle of those Breitling watches sale accepted lives, how omega watch replica the accustoming is omega watch replica even now for omega replicas individuals, trivial groups omega watch replica as well through replica Bvlgari souped up clan. replica Patek Philippe being the humid replica Oris of 14 cakes omega watch replica we uncover about omega watch replica unequal tri fake Chanel watch
Posted by Akiyo on February 09, 2009 9:30 AM
The person on the photo having her nails pressed on IS NOT Rebecca Glasscock and the comments that mention her above that pic are NOT regarding Rebecca since she was not present at this event.
Add a comment
Name
E-mail
snapshot of the moment
Love this photograph our good friend Armen Sansarian snapped of us ages ago. He just shared it with us yesterday, and we love the dreamy effect of the iPhone and candle light.
la vie en rose on le town
now reading

Rose
Her manuscript...
and
Star: How Warren Beatty Seduced America by Peter Biskind

Andy

Mantuana: A Novel by the authors of Wu Ming
and
This last month's issues of The New Yorker since we were away.

Welcome to the A+R Store
Blanca Apodaca
The [Un]Observed Radio Magazine
LuxiRare
Philip Wood: Cultural Translations
The Barr Code
Sewing Rebellion
TreeHugger
NotCot
Dwell Magazine
Design Sponge
MocoLoco
Apartment Therapy
Dwell Magazine
Style.com
The Sartorialist
We Love You So
The Foodinista
  1. TOGEL HONGKONG
  2. DATA SGP