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Lucy Griffiths of London, Lucy Griffiths of True Blood, Lucy Griffiths of Another Era

Fri, 04 May 2012 22:06:00 -0400

The following are some photographs I shot of my dear friend Lucy Griffiths, soon to be seen as ‘Nora’ on the upcoming season of True Blood. Possibly one of the most intriguing people I have ever met, a brilliant actress, and so quickly a close friend— it was so much fun to take her picture in her sun drenched Los Angeles apartment and I happily anticipate many more collaborations such as these in the future.

p.s. she is entirely self-styled in ACNE!

photographs by Molly Gottschalk

New Interview with PIPES for OC!

Fri, 04 May 2012 21:46:11 -0400

Read the full interview and download their new mixtape on the Opening Ceremony Blog HERE!

Shhhh

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:13:00 -0400

This is very unlike me to post part of a series before it is complete; however, I am so excited to be working on this show about my mother and had to share just one image!

The Beautiful Véronique Sacri

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 23:16:15 -0400

Just a few of the images I took of my dear friend, actress Véronique Sacri, who has been visiting me from Paris for the past two weeks. She is quite stunning from any angle, which made my job here fairly easy. :)

B.C. Kingdom for Opening Ceremony

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:18:43 -0400

New pictures plus an interview I did for B.C. Kingdom — see it all on the Opening Ceremony blog!

New article! Flaunt cover story- feature on Liam Hemsworth of The Hunger Games

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 16:37:00 -0400

Read the full article HERE.

Matty and Megan Coachella Editorial for Opening Ceremony Blog!

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:44:04 -0400

Check out my new photo collaboration with Jessica Collins for the Opening Ceremony Blog! So excited about these!!!

See the full post here!

Terry Richardson at OH WOW Gallery

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:30:00 -0500

Terry Richardson’s opening at OH WOW Gallery in Los Angeles was a true celebration of photography. Perhaps inspired by this first glimpse at new work of one of the most prolific and notorious photographers, or the exclusivity maintained by a line spanning several blocks, came the consequent need to take and expedite pictures into all forms of social media as unabashed proof of attendance. Aside from the over 25 images presented in the exhibition, the gallery danced with flickering flashbulbs, flashes of iPhones, and in every moment, a woman posed before a large pair of painted lips that would seconds later be uploaded to Instagram. Right away, it was clear: just as much as the patrons came to see the pictures, they were there to be a part of them as well. Even Richardson, who interacted with the crowd the entire night, took many pictures of his own, placing eager guests in front of his giant prints.

It is no surprise that such a collection, entitled TERRYWOOD, would inspire this kind of excitement in Los Angeles. With the city as the basis of his subject matter, Richardson presents an interpretation of Hollywood that employs local landscapes and icons, from landmarks to signs to infamous characters, all shown in a way that explores the nature of the city and the idealized dreams of Hollywood. In this vein, the volume of iconic Hollywood faces showing their support (Pamela Anderson, Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, James Franco, Ron Jeremy, to name a few) was equally foreseen. Their attendance could be attributed to Oscar weekend, and if so, the Oscar-from-afar but up close, Terry Richardson trophies displayed in the center of the room are all the more appropriate for the occasion.

Throughout the night, the pictures of pictures, of people taking pictures, meant an evening for Richardson not soon to be forgotten. The massive turnout and tendency of this zealous crown to condense in any area where he might be standing only strengthens the idea that this evening was every bit about seeing the art as trying to become part of it. Isn’t that what Hollywood is about anyway, finding your way into the spotlight that once lured you there to begin with?

So much fun! Look for more on the Opening Ceremony blog!

Rosson Crow at Honor Fraser

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 12:40:00 -0500

If I was buying art, I’d be buying hers.

C L O U D H U N T E R

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:59:37 -0500

Let this be a mood board for the unabashed romantics— the ultimate fantasy of bedrooms for dreamers. Quite literally titled, the new collection Cloud Hunter by Megan Alason Pearl is the light, white, soft, sensual, flirty, feminine bedding arrangement we’ve all searched high and low for, until now finding only in our dreams. The settings below are more than an idealized lookbook; instead, they rather accurately depict how one might spend their day in a Cloud Hunter bedroom: lounging in fancy, frilly underwear, sipping mint tea, scribbling in a diary, and ardently dreaming of their lover.

Cloud Hunter is a home collection company specializing in dreamy winsome bedding. Collections consist of duvets & shams accessorized with decorative pillows, euro pillows & throws.

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I am so proud of my friend Megan! Admittedly, equal parts proud and anxious to get my hands on some of her beautiful collection!

Las Vegas for Lili's Birthday!

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:39:57 -0500

new friend / old school hip hop

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:46:22 -0500

Bonded with a new friend over our mutual love of dancing and old school hip hop! She’s not crazy about internet photos, hence the disguise, but Jessica and I, we are certainly crazy about her!

Daniel Arsham at OH WOW

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:22:38 -0500

Stay tuned.

Also: CUTE POST ABOUT THE SHOW BY TEENA ON THE OPENING CEREMONY BLOG

Howl of the Alpha

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:31:27 -0500

My new article published in Flaunt:

Click here to read the text!

Paris continued: Dîner à deux <3

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:00:00 -0500

Often the most intimate glimpse into a foreign culture can be achieved through integration of neighborhood gems, a task which is particularly easy when all of the gems are located in your neighborhood! Residing in the trendy Le Marais, we frequented nearby boulangeries by day and in the evenings, set aside hours for extended, indulgent, often by candlelight, unabashedly romantic dinners to be savored and remembered long after the course of the meal.

It was hard to pick my favorites, but I present the following four restaurants with the very highest regards: (note- photos are limited with respect for both the settings and appreciation of the moment)

Robert et Louise: 64 Rue Vieille du Temple 75003 (pictured above)

On one of the coldest nights, we followed the scent of a wood-burning stove into an intimate hotspot that had clearly been whispered among the young and elite. We opted for seats at the bar and at once found ourselves elbow to elbow with the locals and instantly enchanted by the buzzing atmosphere and aroma of roasting meat. Feeling charmed by the moment and noticing plates of escargot among diners, I was inclined to order my first taste of French snails. Matt couldn’t resist a steak cooked on the centric wood burning stove, or for that matter, requesting a second helping of the sautéed potatoes, which he declared were the best “dans le monde” and despite the risk of blowing our anonymity by appearing to seek US portions. The waiter agreed with a knowing smile, and later discouraged our choice of crème brûlée for an oversized chocolate brownie that, like our evening in this authentic and cozy little den, we savored every moment of.

Le Pantruche: 3, rue Victor Massé 75009

Le Pantruche is a small, classic French bistro nestled in a storefront near Pigalle and boasting a menu by a chef with high notoriety. Apparently, Chef Franck Baranger studied below Christian Constant, the latter praised as the master of the modern bistro. This seemed a fitting choice for one of our first afternoons in Paris, and we were delighted to squeeze in among an intimate crowd for a long, leisurely prefix lunch, ordered off a large chalkboard brought to the table by a very patient waiter as I dusted off my recently dormant French language skills. The highlight of our meal was my butternut, pumpkin, and truffle oil soup, so rich that despite a bit of help from across the table, I may have taken a whole half hour to savor every bite.

La Fidelite: 12 Rue Fidélité 75010 Paris, France

My first glimpse of La Fidelite was curbside with a craning, upward glance at a vertical sign missing six of its ten neon letters. I immediately made a prediction of a hole-in-the-wall setting relying heavily on charm, yet as I walked through the door I lost these ideals as quickly as my breath. In no way had the unassuming exterior prepared me for such elegant decor. My eyes traveled up the expansive white walls to high ceilings embellished with intricate moldings, and back down to a room full of red leather booths and bright white tablecloths. The brasserie was packed with large groups and heavy chatter and we immediately felt we had joined one giant, very trendy party. I was not surprised to learn La Fidelite was owned by André Saraiva and Lionel Bensemoun of Le Baron, or to discover the bar beneath for after dinner drinks. We skipped this part, satiated by an incredible 2007 Bordeaux, and instead, headed straight to Le Baron itself.

Le Mini Palais: Le Mini-Palais, Avenue Winston Churchill

Ironically, our most formal dining experience occurred on an evening of pouring rain, however this inconvenience could not possibly keep me from wearing the chiffon dress I had packed for the occasion. While closing a giant umbrella, I stepped my soaking suede pumps across the threshold and onto a pristine marble floor. Suddenly I could not differentiate whether I had entered a museum, or a palace, as the high ceilings and walls were decorated with large scale, formal artwork- busts and urns and majestic works of many sorts. The allure continued as we were escorted to our seats and served an immediate glass of champagne and complimentary gougères (cheese puffs!) The next course was Pil-Pil squid followed by almond crusted Merlan, and I was enthralled every moment of our meal up to the last point where we shared one giant “crazy pot” dessert: vanilla ice cream, meringue, caramel, chocolate sauce, and a biscuit, all of which was set aside our more modest choice of strawberries, yogurt sorbet, and basil, because either alone would surely not have been enough. ;)

Just a start….

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:40:00 -0500

Just a start….

A year in pictures:

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:02:23 -0500

In anticipation of the new year, I have decided to stagger my Paris posts and instead take the evening to reflect on some of my favorite moments of 2011. Click below to see more— this was so much fun!!

Paris for Christmas

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 16:34:00 -0500

Tomorrow is only Christmas eve and yet today, on the 23rd of December, I can prematurely name this my favorite Christmas of all time. I am in North Carolina, and have just returned from a week in Paris (the world’s greatest and most romantic Christmas gift, from Matt) and two days spent with his family in NYC. The pictures below are just a small sampling of what I will post, as I plan to write thorough descriptions of all the neighborhoods, restaurants, clubs, and museums we visited. In an effort to remain in the moment of this perfect little holiday, however, I will have to pick up this task sometime next week. Until then, Merry Christmas!!!

(L) The foyer in our apartment in Le Marais. We even had a Christmas tree!! I love the beautiful antique furniture and the herringbone hardwood floors.

(R) Wall to wall books. It was a dream. Look at that dream.

Staying in to cook dinner, drink wine, and read books on a rainy night.

Sipping ‘la piscine’ at Le Pompon.

(L) Drinking vin chaud to keep warm while shopping at the Champs-Élysées Christmas market.

(R) Merci Boutique. I think I went here four times.

(L) Le baron.

(R) Superdunny and Charly Party dj set at Le Pompon!

And finally: walking around the streets of le marais on our last day in Paris.

Taken while dancing on the set of B.C.’s new video for...

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:21:00 -0500

Taken while dancing on the set of B.C.’s new video for the song Melody. LOVED working on this and cannot wait to share the video when it is complete!!

A North Carolina Thanksgiving

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:46:59 -0500

Swinging at dusk by the marsh, waiting for the oysters to steam.

Baking an apple pie, not without Bloody Marys.

Thanksgiving dinner, not without fresh caught shrimp.

The perfect hour.

The best part of the trip. <3

My childhood neighborhood.