Author Archives: Hellin Kay

Gil Scott-Heron

Music and cultural legend Gil Scott-Heron just released a new song recorded with Jamie xx (below) and an earlier track I am obsessed with that was released last February from his album “I’m New Here” (above). It’s all pretty self … Continue reading

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Tokyo Milk

Nothing sexier than a brand with a great product inside & out. I am obsessed with the graphics on this little tube of Tokyo Milk shea butter officially called Dead Sexy No. 6 Bon Bon Shea Butter Rich Lotion made … Continue reading

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Moby’s New Album

Moby has a new album coming out on Mute Records. Destroyed, accompanied by a book of his photographs, comes out on May 17th, 2011. You can download three tracks off the album for free on his site. The album is … Continue reading

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Directives West Fall 2011 First LA Show

Last night was the FIRST.LA contemporary fashion show organized by Directives West and packed with fun brands, including Twinkle By Wenlan, Whitney Eve, great knits from Yu Yu, lots of cool separates from James Icon and beautiful faux fur pieces … Continue reading

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Vanity Fair, Henry Rollins, etc

The old guard rises again. Recent questionable covers aside Vanity Fair is still one of the best reads in publishing. I FINALLY had a chance to catch up on some of my long overdue magazine reading thanks to countless delays … Continue reading

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Tim Hecker, “The Piano Drop”

Amazing what a washed out B&W image and a few well-placed ominous chords can do. Love this track, eerie and effective and yet has a great beat that begs a wicked re-mix. Tim Hecker, “The Piano Drop” is off of … Continue reading

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Antique Bottles & Sprayers

I love delicate bottles of perfume and old antique bottles and sprayers. My grandmother gave me a few really beautiful ones on one of my trips to Moscow years ago and I still have them sitting on my shelves. I … Continue reading

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Michael Kors in LA

Michael Kors is coming to LA. Rumor has it his first LA boutique will be opening sometime this year at 108 North Robertson Boulevard. His 30th Anniversary Fall 2011 collection is above. I love his chic well put together ladies, … Continue reading

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Chanel Fall 2011

Once again the mixture of high and low, young and old, is brilliant in Chanel‘s Fall 2011 collection. I’m not sure what is going on in Paris with the bulky fabrics and oversized shapes but I do love the separate … Continue reading

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Yohji Yamamoto

Yohji Yamamoto’s show during Paris Fashion Week was always one of my favorite highlights. It was usually at the start of the week so would set the tone for me. I always loved the poetic presentations and thoughtful lines and … Continue reading

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