The Eye Candy

Josie Outlaw

by Monica Weymouth

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Published: Apr 23, 2008

Photos by Michael T. Regan (CLICK IMAGES FOR LARGER VERSIONS)

Who: Josie Outlaw

What: Creator of Red Letter Girl Cosmetics

Age: 26

Hood: Fishtown

Day job: Keyboardist for the A.K.A.s

Inspired by: Life as a musician; clueless mainstream cosmetic lines trying to fake it

Color scheme: Bold, shimmery metallics rule her debut eye shadow collection, Chromatose.

Green factor: Fashionable, reusable packaging makes for no waste

Bunny factor: Not tested on animals

Spring lids shimmer in: Blitz Blonde, Loud Lilac and Electric Envy eye shadows

It's Friday night. She's wearing: A shade of black, heels and a fake leather jacket

Favorite thing in her closet: Black-and-pink stiletto ankle boots and a red-striped blazer

Most embarrassing thing in her closet: Free T-shirts from touring

Makeup must: A nice black liner

Likes her boy in: Boxer briefs

Likes her buns in: Anything but thongs

Best friend: Zeus, a cuddly miniature pinscher

Sleepover party favor: An "I Slept With Zeus" T-shirt

Favorite place to people-watch: The Art Museum

Soundtrack: B52s, Foxy Shazam, old punk rock

Snack attack: Vegan Treats Bakery cupcakes, brownies and peanut butter bombs

Favorite place to shop: Buffalo Exchange, Forever 21

What's next: Limited-edition packaging created by tattoo artists and graphic designers

Get pretty at: An A.K.A.s merch table near you or redlettergirlcosmetics.com

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