Shit, Shit, Shit, And More Shit

I first found out about David Shrigley when a friend gave me his book Err for my 22nd birthday. I am a sucker for anything wreaking sass, so it was love at first sight.

From Err

David Shrigley is easy. His messages are entertaining and accessible and cool-looking. He's raw and honest. A+.

Untitled, 1998, at the Tate

"How Are You Feeling?", 2012, on the High Line billboard. Via.

Aspen Ski Passes

His exhibition Signs epitomizes his work in the best way possible: with a nod to Saussure's study of semiotics and the most fundamental way in which language functions (that we so often forget). What I mean is, a giant gong that says "gong" on it. Taken to the next level, a taxidermied dog holding a sign that says "I'm Dead." Sign, signifer, signified.

"Gong," 2012, at Anton Kern Gallery

"I'm Dead," 2011, at Anton Kern Gallery

"Backwards Burgers", 2013, at Anton Kern Gallery

"Words (2)", 2012, at Anton Kern Gallery

"Cat (It's OK, It's Not OK)", 2012, at Anton Kern Gallery

"Shit Shit Shit and More Shit", 2012, at Anton Kern Gallery

Hi, Mom

This post is a tribute to my favorite shopping buddy, and not just because she pays for everything, mi madre. Over Christmas she tried to find me the perfect down winter coat that would actually be warm enough and that I would also not be too vain to wear in New York City, to no avail. And here is what would have been the winning combination of puffy and stylish, the Marios Puffer Jacket from No. 6.

And even though winter is nearing its end, it's still cold outside, so I just bought the second best option, this 80's Down Jacket from sparv in the iele tree on Etsy.

And by I bought I mean my mom/dad bought me this (thanks guys!) because winter coats are their territory (i.e. practical, even if I am incessantly impractical in choosing them).

Be My Valentine

Vintage Valentine's Day cards have the most ridiculous puns, some of which cross the WTF line. Images via Google Images, in order from cheesiest to creepiest (and most rape-y and most racist).

Want: Otaat

These Otaat Party Hats are made of leather. If I was rich and famous I would have them for all my guests at all my birthday parties.