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Guy Crush: Workaholic's Blake Anderson

by RealPTC Expert




I don’t usually go for goofy stoner "brah" men, but somehow Blake Anderson has crept up and knocked my socks off.  He’s one of the main writers and lead characters in the Comedy Central show Workaholics.  




























The show is about three California boys who lived together in college and have maintained their friendships and living situation as they try to make their way into adulthood.  It’s a sort of coming-of-age meets quarter-life-crisis story of three guys not quite ready to let their youth go, but not nearly mature enough to be taken seriously as adults. 

The show details their exploits as they try to prove how cool they still are and, of course, try to impress ladies.  On paper it sounds like my worst nightmare, but the three characters are so endearing that it’s impossible to hate them. 













Blake is my personal favorite because he is the timid voice of reason.  He’s the good guy with a heart of gold who gets a little nervous when things get out of hand.   He thinks he’s a total badass but he’s totally the moral compass in the group.  


A big, lovable teddy bear, one could say.  















He also always wears printed 70’s button downs with wide ties to work.  I’m a vintage gal, so I love a boy who can rock such a cheesy look and still look  good.  And that 70’s mustache…  Not normally a fan but his is definitely an exception. 




And there’s also this…




Who knew curly hair could look so sexy when it's wet?  

Blake is just a pup.  I can't even find his age on the internet (ok, ok, I didn't look that hard) but we all know I don't discriminate against younger men.  And Jesus, can you blame me?

Blake, next time you're in NYC, come hang with the Dolls.  We'll have a slumber party with pillow fights, punching practice and then we can all braid each other's hair.  Or something.  


love and punches,
Mess Demeanor

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The Dolls' Take on Thanksgiving Traditions

by RealPTC Expert


This is the second Thanksgiving the Dolls have spent together.  We're all from somewhere else and most of us wait until the Christmas holidays to visit family and friends, so we gather up all of the orphans and have a huge feast at the Dusty Rose Vintage HQ.

Now that this little shindig is becoming a tradition, the Dolls are bringing their own traditions into the fold.  Now no Thanksgiving will feel complete without:








The kiddie table.  Look at who's sitting there.  We all had no doubt in our minds where we'd end up this evening. 





The adult table.   A much more sophisticated scene.  At least for a little while.  





Fall colored getups.  It really sets the mood.  And also the food you're eating matches your outfit, which may come in handy.  Check our facebook page for more on that one.




Punching practice.  This is how the gang shows our love for eachother.




Boys.  We're quite an exclusive group, but we let the boys in on some of our activities.  





Mostly because they do all the cooking.  




The Mr. Monopoly story with reenactments.  No Thanksgiving would be complete without it.  If you don't know it you're missing out.  Ask Joan Threat next time  you see her.  Hopefully she's not wearing something super nice because she will definitely be face down on the ground to paint the complete picture.  




Food coma induced napping.  Ok, maybe for some of us it's also due to drinking all day.  Either way, you know you're real family when you ask to lay down because your guts are about to burst or you fall asleep on the couch in the middle of all the noise.  




Leftovers Movie Night!!!!  Best way to deal with the mountains of food in the fridge on Friday.  



Can't wait to make some new traditions next year!

l&p,
Mess Demeanor


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FOD of the Month: You need to meet Ariana Page Russell

by RealPTC Expert

The Dolls love to roll deep.  We like to surround ourselves with awesome ladies with a variety of talents and interests.  So we've been pretty stoked to add Ariana to our "Friend of the Dolls" rolodex.  She's definitely got what it takes to play with us and we are proud to honor her as Novemeber's FOD of the Month.


1) What do your weekdays generally consist of (ie, how do you make money, what are you working on, etc?)
I'm an artist, so do various things for that.  For example, working on projects in my studio, making temporary tattoos of nipples at home, sending images out, applying for grants, photographing my stomach, etc.  Today I had a Skype interview with a newspaper in Columbia!  My day job is a dental assistant, so I'm looking in people's mouths a lot.







2) When you're not running around with the Dolls, what do your weekends usually consist of?
Going to art openings, galleries, museums, music shows, taking walks around the city, or relaxing at home with my adorable cat Beep.


3) How did you get mixed up with the Dolls?
Through mutual friends over some homemade sushi.  Then at a rooftop party that ended with me going home carrying a cupcake at 4am.  It was all downhill from there ;) 


4) What's your favorite thing about rolling with these ladies?
They aren't afraid to be silly so we laugh all over the place, even with the impending doom of a hurricane (see image).



5) If you could dictate an ideal Dolls Day or Night Out, what would it be?
Let's go to brunch and then have a vintage dress up day!

Ariana playing dress up at the Dusty Rose Vintage Fashion's Night Out party


6) We're all huge fans of your work, so could you tell us a little about your art?
Thank you!  I make work about skin, and in particular my skin condition called dermatographia.  Using temporary tattoos, collage, photographs, video, wallpaper, and window decals, I'm exploring unconventional ideas of beauty.  I think we experience life through our bodies as well as our minds, and skin is our largest organ.  So it's a great place to start, especially since it reveals so much about us. 


 



7) What are your three favorite things to do in NYC?
Watch fireflies in the summer (I love the summer here!), go for boat rides (especially to Ft Tilden!), and look at all the amazing art and architecture New York has to offer (the Met is one of my favorites!)


8) How long have you had bangs?
Since 2007


9) Do you have any recurring dreams?
Many of my dreams involve water: looking at it, swimming in it, riding on it, sliding into it, walking next to it, or flying above it.  Sometimes there are cool creatures in it too.  But not really one recurring dream in particular...it's more of a theme.


10) East coast or West coast?
East (even though I'm from the West coast and and some things are just better out there)


11) What's one thing you can't get enough of these days?
Cheesy hip hop and R & B.  It reminds me of when I was a kid.


12) Tell us one random thing about yourself. 
I'm an avid snowboarder and have been doing it for the past 17 years.  It's almost that season again, who wants to go!?



How cool is this girl?  Thanks for being our friend, Ariana!!!  We're looking forward to many more good times to come!  I'm pretty sure I see a brunch and then vintage dress up cocktail party in our future!  

Love and punches,
Mess Demeanor

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