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i’ve posted my Queen self-portrait!

December 27, 2008

check it out. under my “Queen Self-Portrait” page.

also, in the mass email i sent i forgot to mention that my crown was made by the lovely and talented Cassie Marquez. how awful of me to forget! her work is so amazing she’s even had a marriage proposal……and it’s only been a week!

always yours,

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Aaardvark’s Vintage Clothing of Pasadena – Official Sponsor of the Queen!

December 12, 2008

That’s right. I believe I’m the first Queen to be sponsored! I actually wear a piece of clothing from that store everyday. My dress for the Queen Tryouts was from Aaardvarks (and the belt)! It was only $20! I love their deals. I’ll post up all the photos I have with various outfits soon.

Aaardvark’s Odd Ark
33 w. Green St., Pasadena, CA 91105

626-583-9109

Here are some other clothes I bought there:

sequined tube top & skirt from Aaardvarks; Self-Portrait

Self-Portrait

self-portrait

wedding dress- I think I bought it for $25

top from Aaardvark's --- $10

self-portrait

pink wig($35) & blue snake skin skirt($10) from Aaardvarks; I was JEM for halloween!

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Interview on LA Metblogs!

December 12, 2008

Frazgo of LA Metblogs interviewed me! Check it out here: http://la.metblogs.com/2008/12/11/meet-queen-skittles-new-queen-of-the-doo-dah-parade/

I’m just happy I was able to give my lil 2 cents on film vs digital.

Cheers,

Queen Skittles

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Upcoming Event with Charles Phoenix

December 8, 2008

He’ll be the Grand Marshall for the Doo Dah Parade. Come to Charles Phoenix’s Moonlight Rollerway Holiday Jubilee! I’ll be going to the show on Sunday, December 14th @ 3pm.

Charles’ live comedy retro holiday-themed slide show!
A roller skating revue spectacular starring sixty champion skaters in a variety of costumed musical acts celebrating all the holidays- New Years Eve, Valentines Day, Cinco De Mayo, Easter, 4th of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas!
Live Hammond Organ stylings by “The Worlds Greatest Roller Rink Organist,” Dominic Cangilosi!
FREE snack bar treats!
After Show All-Skate Party – FREE skate rental!
FREE parking across the street at Home Depot!
All this at Southern California’s last classic roller rink!

Tickets are $35

Just two performances…
Saturday night
Dec 13, 2008 – 8 pm

Sunday matinee
Dec 14, 2008 – 3pm

Moonlight Rollerway
5110 San Fernando Road
Glendale, California 91204
818 241 3630

check out his website: www.charlesphoenix.com

Cheers,

Queen Skittles

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PartyParty for the new Queen @ Vine Bar

December 8, 2008

The lovely former Queen Tequila Mockingbird threw me a party in Hollywood at Vine Bar on Nov 30th, 2008. My friends came and we chatted and listened to music while havin a lil drinky drink

: me & my friends partying it up!

: the camera couldn’t fit us all in one shot

: Here I am with Tequila Mockingbird

For more photos, go to my flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/julieklima/sets/72157610825606718/

Cheers,

Queen Skittles

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I was on the radio! (KXLU 88.9fm)

December 8, 2008

I was on the She Rock segment of KXLU 88.9fm!!! It’s a local radio station that plays music created by females.

That evening was hosting by the lovely ladies McAllister and Yoli. I was on with one of my princesses- CassMonster. You can check out photos from the studio AND the podcast (which is available for download) at: www.sherockskxlu.com . The link for the mp3 of the show is here: http://www.sherockskxlu.com/mp3//SHE_ROCKS_12_01_08.mp3

Send me a comment and let me know if I sounded ridiculous

Cheers,

Queens Skittles

Queen Skittles, Cass Monster, McAllister, & Yoli

L-R: Queen Skittles, Princess Cass Monster, McAllister, & Yoli

me waitin to go on the air waitin’ to go on the air

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Just the beginning….and a blurb about the Tryouts

December 5, 2008

Doo Dah Queen Tryouts on Nov 23, 2008

I know it’s been a couple of weeks since the tryouts. I’m new on this ‘blogging’ thing and so I’ll try to make a habit out of it! (And please bear with me because I am not an amazing published writer like the last Queen – Naughty Mickie)

As someone who’s mostly been behind the lens, it was very nerve wracking to have to perform in front of people. I always feel safer when I have my camera around my neck. Helps me be an observer AND a participant. I LOVED running around and seeing the variety of people who showed up to the tryouts! …..this woman was amazing: one of the contestants @ the tryouts

I started drinking right after I checked in because I knew I’d be a whole mess of nerves. Being tipsy helped me relax

and this is why…….

So what’s it like trying out to be the Doo Dah Queen?

There’s about 100 people gathered in a room in a semi-organized state. Some people yell out questions instead of the judges. Some people are just there to drink and create a hubbub of laughter and shouting. I love it! So it’s a little bit of a blur what I did and said up there. But I did my best amongst the eclectic audience and contestants! I guess I did something right……..

I should’ve written something right after it happened. I’m sure I’ll come up with more interesting tidbits later. OR if people want to ask me questions, that works too!

For now, I’ll be finished. There’s much more blogging to do!

Cheers,

Queen Skittles

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