No, not the line to the curb bakery in New York. An amazing movie that, after watching, I felt different. Inspiration is something that is really needed right now, seeing as it's the start of a new, even more difficult semester. But not inspiration for fashion, or what I'm going to buy next...just how to live.
The acting, directing, editing, cinematography, and music is all incredible and make this movie really great. The combination of all these top notch elements made me connect with this movie. The soundtrack is by Aimee Mann & the song below is one that I can never hear enough of.
In the honor of my minty fresh header and newfound love for Polyvore.com, I only see it fit to share this collage with you all! Brittany Murphy (a rock star's daughter), and Dakota Fanning (a prep school ballerina) meet to create a really unique style. I dedicate this collage to Brittany. I can't believe I've waited so long to blog about the fashion from Uptown Girls: I saw it last May! Although the movie isn't 100% my taste, the whole feel and look of the movie is really whimsical and sweet (not to mention the music's AH-mazing!... :/ )
Today is the most depressing day of the year, according to Wiki. The bad weather, paired with a certain number of days since Christmas, along with the fact that you have been failing at your new years' resolutions, makes people want to cry. Think of today as the lowest point in your happiness meter, and it's all uphill from here. In honor of this day, here's some Elliott Smith; to bring you deeper into your hole than you already were.
Jonsi & Alex! The boys have created a free cookbook with delicious (raw) recipes!Since Sigur Ros is one of my favorite bands, I wanted to check out Jonsi's new project with Alex; including their website jonsiandalex.com, they also have an album of atmospheric music entitled "Riceboy Sleeps." As if this wasn't enough to tackle, they also make art, which is viewable on the site. Look out for Jonsi's solo album coming out in March & keep updated through his twitter!
Now, about the video: I've read Sarma Melngailis's (founder of Pure Food & Wine in NYC) "Living Raw" book and wasn't that inspired to make the recipes from the book. Green algae, cocao powder, and the pain of dehydrating kind of turned me off of making raw food. Salads and other foods that are meant to be raw, such as gazpacho are still do-able for me, but I'm not going to become a "raw-foodist" any time soon (heck, even Sarma herself doesn't categorize herself). Thankfully Jonsi & Alex have created some easy, healthy, raw recipes that aren't such a pain in the butt and time consuming:check out the pdf of their Healthy Heart cookbook at their site!
This tutorial features the Jonsi & Alex making a surprisingly easy raw vegan strawberry pie. Finally inspired by raw again!
How is it that Aritzia. always knows the best designers to take influence from? 1st it was Rodarte, now Sonia Rykiel, my fave Canadian retailer is always spot on with haute references.
Even though it's from 2 years ago, this design remains perfect in every way. This sweater has all of the most gorgeous colors ever smooshed into one lovely drapey-drop shoulder knit. Kudos: a perfect opportunity for Runway//Realway!
[Magdalena Fariowack @ S.R. via Style.com & Madeline L. via my SLR]
"This is your life and it's ending one minute at a time." - Fight Club
[See if you can guess the designers...Style.com]
New Years is, and probably always will be, a big letdown. It basically marks the end of the Christmas holiday: meaning Christmas trees that were once warm, decorated, and admired, are thrown out into the snow. Hooray!
But seriously. The only thing that actually gave me a glimmer of hope for the new year was the quote from Fight Club {above}. It's depressing to think about, but it made me rethink what I'm doing with my life & hopefully will for you too. Choose your resolutions wisely...
On a more +ve note, spring 2010 fashions are only a season away! There is light at the end of the tunnel.
Yay! It's finally here :) I hope everyone has a very joy-filled Christmas & Holidays-get in the spirit by making some milk & cookies (with a fashionable twist...)
Take a break from hokey music this Christmas and look up Sigur Ros on grooveshark.com. It'll fill your heart with love.
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Cream the butter with the sugars using an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy (approximately 30 seconds)
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Beat in the egg and the vanilla extract for another 30 seconds.
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In a mixing bowl, sift together the dry ingredients and beat into the butter mixture at low speed for about 15 seconds. Stir in the espresso coffee powder and chocolate chips.
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Using a 1 ounce scoop or a 2 tablespoon measure, drop cookie dough onto a greased cookie sheet about 3 inches apart. Gently press down on the dough with the back of a spoon to spread out into a 2 inch circle. Bake for about 20 minutes or until nicely browned around the edges. Bake a little longer for a crispier cookie.
I haven't seen a pump with such a nice shape since Lanvin spring 2008. The tall, slim heel, the glowy-nude color, and the perfectly rounded toe make this shoe perfection. The design is simple, but there are so many variations on this shoe that there is a unique miu miu fw/09 pump for everyone!
Just a shout out to this Miu Miu collection: it made me realize that I actually love this line of clothing. I hadn't really paid it much attention before, thinking that it was just a tame-version of Prada. It's actually just a younger version of Prada that's a bit more mainstream, but still very different, design wise. How does Miuccia do it?
Back when ElleGirl was my fashion bible, fun and carefree fashion were all that I knew. How exciting would this world look to an 11 year old? (Let alone a 16 year old...) Parties, cute clothes, and being fabulous seemed like a pretty great gig to me. Sure, not the best people to look up to, but it was decided, that that's what I would be. A supermodel- just like Gemma Ward, Anna J, and Cintia Dicker!
Reminiscing on the world of fashion from the early thousands makes me feel happy. Like, look at these pictures and tell me that you aren't inspired. Supermodel by the Presidents of the United States of America is an upbeat, perfectly fitting song that makes you want to dance, not unlike the impromptu conga line shown below.
This is the way to wear red lipstick. Proenza Schouler spring 2009(far left image)achieved perfection with an orange hued color, paired with a soft, natural hair. I've always been mystified as to what cheek color to wear with red lips. When I saw the far right image of Kate Moss, I finally understood. Apricot cream blush is the answer. Nars lipstick in Heat Wave or MAC in Vegas Volt are great options for an orange-y shade. As for blush, Stila convertible color in Gerberaworks, as does Tarte cheek stain inGreen Siren. This pairing was also mimicked in the Proenza Schouler show, further proving that these two products are amatch made in heaven.
Fashion, cool ideas, and fun things are my bag baby, so if that's what you're into, you've come to the right place. In the words of Beck:"please enjoy."
