Diary of Miss X: Amelia’s Birthday 2010
By Destroyx | August 5, 2010
This year I’m turning the big 25 and I’m so excited about all of the crazy things that have transpired in the last year. When I reflect upon my year as a 24 year old, I can hardly believe all of the amazing adventures I’ve had, people I’ve had the pleasure of connecting with and art I’ve been lucky enough to make.
I lived 80% of my year out of a suitcase in 2 of my favourite cities in the world, NYC and London. I went on the adventure of a lifetime with Angelspit, playing over 50 shows to 15 - 2000 people in tiny venues and sold out shows all over the world. I got my dream job, and then quit after I realised that the daily grind was not for me and most importantly I’ve been able to make a living from art despite everyone telling me it couldn’t be done.
It has not been a year without a great deal of heartache and tumultuous change, but life is better with the gritty bits left in.
I’d like to thank all of you, the readers of this blog, supporters of Angelspit & Miss X Aesthetic Laboratories and everyone who has had faith in me over the years. Thanks to everyone who has let me sleep on their floor, baked me cupcakes, thrown me beach parties, drawn amazing fan art and generally enriched my life. Thanks for supporting me and helping me put my art out into the world, allowing me to share my vision with you all. I’m glad that I have been able to inspire some of you to do the same, so here’s to dreaming big!
Here’s a shout out to some of the new and favorite friends that I’ve had the pleasure of hanging out with over the past year, Zoog (my creative muse always), Kevin & Amy (Sugarpill), Carmen Pie, Duncy, Donna & Steve (Ego Likeness), Louisa & Baron & Izzy (best housemates ever), Steph & Tom (creative soulmates), Nubby, Star, Vulpy and Nico.
This post is dedicated to Rich Jones, my partner in crime and person who I owe so much of my happiness to. Here’s to more international trashbag adventures, zooper hot berlin warehouse underwear parties, alcoholic souvenirs and pressed pennies!
To those who have kindly asked:
No I do not have an amazon birthday wishlist as I’m desperately trying not to accumulate too many possessions as I can’t take them with me on my travels. However, I did unfortunately break my camera a few months ago (hence the lack of photo updates) and I’m saving up for a new one, so if you wanted to donate to my camera fund I would appreciate it so much! Paypal is the best way to donate: amelia @ aisforarsenic.com
A Birthday Announcement:
I’m so excited to be announcing that I will be launching my own art + fashion label called ‘A is for Arsenic’ sometime next week. Keep your eyes peeled for that!
Amelia’s Birthday Playlist:
Here are some of my favourite tunes at the moment that I will be guaranteed to be blasting on my birthday. They aren’t well put together or in any particular order.
- French Tickler - Sonic Youth
- Butter - The Bloody Beetroots
- Rave is King - Fukkk Offf (Le Castle Vania remix)
- Dolls - New Young Pony Club
- Decoy - Proxy
- USB Dick - Teenage Bad Girl
- $$Troopers - Huoratron
- Let’s Make Out - Does it Offend You Yeah?
- Hustler - Simian Mobile Disco
- Trash - The Whip
- On Fire - Alec Empire
- My People - The Presets
As always my lovelies, thank you for reading. I’m off to go on some London adventures with Rich before catching a 6am flight tomorrow morning to Hamburg (ouch!).
Topics: Amelia Arsenic, Diary of Miss X | 45 Comments »
Style Division: Latex & Lace
By Destroyx | August 3, 2010
One part gothic doll + one part bride of frankenstein = one crazy latex lolita.
Photo Credits
Photography: Redrum Collaboration
Hair: Sarah My Big Hair Day
Makeup: Miss X Aesthetic Laboratories
Wardrobe Credits
Baroque Crest Necklace: Miss X Aesthetic Laboratories
Puff Sleeve Latex top: Atsuko Kudo
Latex suspender skirt: Reactor Rubber Sydney
Lace racing gloves: Forever 21
Strappy heels: Forever 21
Stockings: Cevrin
Corset: Deadlygirlz
Topics: Amelia Arsenic, Fashion, Miss X Cosmetics, Miss X Jewellery, Photoshoots, Style, Style Division | 17 Comments »
Revenge of the Baroque Crest
By Destroyx | June 30, 2010
Just thought I’d share an image with you all of an upcoming photoshoot I’ll be sharing with you this week. Sorry things have been quieter than planned here, as I’m currently finishing up 2 new jewellery ranges and a a Miss X makeup launch that’ll be coming up in the next week or so.
The photograph was taken by the inimitable Amanda from Redrum collaboration.
If you like the necklace featured in the photograph, it’s available from Etsy or Blackpillredpill.com
Topics: Amelia Arsenic, Jewelry, Miss X Jewellery | 20 Comments »
Zombie Playground
By Destroyx | June 12, 2010
While we were driving back from Savannah on our last mini tour, we happened across this abandoned, derelict motel and playground by the side of the highway. We stopped to explore and I was absolutely captivated by the textures and chilling atmosphere of the now eerily abandoned ‘Family Inn’. We all agreed that it would be the perfect setting for a zombie film. I hope to one day return to shoot a video or a proper photoshoot at this location as I think it has such an evocative quality.
Topics: Travel | 27 Comments »
Style Division: Paris 2050
By Destroyx | June 10, 2010
A few months ago I had the pleasure of shooting the promotional images for the new Miss X eyelash range ‘Paris 2050′ with the inimitable Amanda and Jason from Redrum Collaboration. The amazing Sarah at My Big Hair Day was responsible for the two tone braided updo. I am so pleased with the outcome and couldn’t have done it without this amazing team. YAY!
Custom stripy latex top & skirt: Jane Doe Latex
Red latex spats: Vex Clothing
Mini Beret & Gloves: Atsuko Kudo
Thigh Highs: Agent Provocateur
Shoes: Dsquared2
Eyelashes: Danse Macabre & Petite Mort
Topics: Amelia Arsenic, Fashion, Miss X Cosmetics, Photoshoots, Style, Style Division | 21 Comments »
Diary of Miss X: Egospit tour part 2
By Destroyx | June 8, 2010
The second installment of my photo diary of my experiences on tour with Ego Likeness. If you missed the first installment, check it out here.
DAY 3: Passaic, NJ: 28-03-10
A view of the dressing room a.k.a ladies toilet
The walls of the toilet were grungy, but I loved the vintage graphics collaged onto them.
I took snapshots of some of my favourite trashy articles collaged onto the walls.
View of the small, but fun audience from the stage.
Ego Likeness in action (with Tiger Towel in view to the right. Check out its’ facebook page!)
DAY 4: Travel day: 29-03-10
A pretty truckstop moment.
On the way we stopped briefly at South of the Border which I will be blogging more about this week.
Waiting in the lobby of our hotel in Savannah.
DAY 5: Savannah, GA: 30-03-10
I love the posters in the backstage area of the venue. I especially like the band name ‘Sinister Moustache’
Our backstage room.
Before the show.
The venue.
An abandoned supermarket opposite the venue.
Across the venue there was the amazing ‘Boyz II Men Barber Shop’. What a classy establishment!
The sign outside the venue. I love neon signs!
A fan made an amazing ‘Vena Cava’ t-shirt.
A view of the super fun audience from the stage.
DAY 6: Travel Day Savannah, GA: 31-03-10
On our day off, Donna and I commandeered our own ship!
Lobster Eggs Benedict for breakfast. Delicious!
Some buildings on the riverside in Savannah.
DAY 7: Pittsburgh, PA: 01-04-10
At a truckstop.
Cool street art outside the venue.
Outside the venue in Pittsburgh.
The audience from the stage. There weren’t that many people, but we had so much fun!
DAY 8: Richmond, VA: 02-03-10
Our backstage area in Richmond.
A snapshot of our crazy audience from the stage.
Our wild audience… the show was nuts!
Donna and I bought miniature sombreros at South of the Border. WOO!
Made of awesome list: Tiny sombreros UNITE!, scoping out the honeymoon suite at South of the Border for future kitschy adventures, finally realising it’s not important what people think, getting asked to design and collaborate with one of my favorite companies, having one of your musical idols buy stuff from your etsy store, planning future Berlin warehouse headquarters with space hopper racetracks, running around the East Village manically holding hands so tightly gripped, ‘cave man chic’ black metal bands, putting straws in Joey Letz’s hair, waking up with a huge smile on my face with ridiculous memories of the night before, heart collisions and midnight texts from pretty boys.
On the playlist: Echoplex - Nine Inch Nails, Atlas Air - Massive Attack, Forza - Zombie Nation (Fukkk Offf remix).
Topics: Amelia Arsenic, Angelspit, Diary of Miss X, Travel | 12 Comments »
Miss X Paris 2050 Eyelash Collection
By Destroyx | June 7, 2010
Fierce lashes for femme fatales by Miss X Aesthetic Laboratories. Inspired by an imagining of a futuristic Neo Noir Paris in 2050; the collection consists of 5 dramatic yet classic eyelash styles.
Campaign image shot by Redrum collaboration. More images and info about the shoot in my upcoming Style Division and Makeup Mayhem columns.
Available immediately from Blackpillredpill.com and at our retail stockiests in a few weeks.
Topics: Beauty, Makeup, Miss X Cosmetics | 23 Comments »
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