Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Hot Shot
I think I started believing in global warming today, I can't stop thinking about water even when I'm drinking it.
My solution so far: to sit down semi-naked in front of an electric fan on full blast.
Proposed, infinately more practical and aesthetic solution:
Revolver Fan, Commune de Paris
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My solution so far: to sit down semi-naked in front of an electric fan on full blast.
Proposed, infinately more practical and aesthetic solution:
Revolver Fan, Commune de ParisWednesday, June 24, 2009
Once a dapper man...
There have recently been some moments where I have genuinely wished I was a guy, one of those moments is when I see ads for anti-ageing products (right now, it's Andie Macdowell talking about 'deep-set wrinkles' which will disappear with the use of Revitalift - you can't reverse time people, cleanse, tone, moisturise and accept the inevitable), and the other is when I see men's clothes that I really love. Umit Benan's designs most certainly fit into this second category, apart from the fact that the model - his father, I think - oozes effortless cool, the clothes are so perfect because they combine wonderful sharp tailoring with worn-in style; it looks like you could buy a piece, throw it on and make it look like you've owned it for years (comfortable, not rumpled)...wait, have I finally discovered what smart casual means?
Labels: designers, labels, style
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Hello strangers.
Ahhhh! There's no place like a virtual home, and how I have missed my tiny place in the blogsphere.
Two months, zero absence notes and a bit of a revamp later, I'm still hoping that someone out there still pops back occasionally to look for updates!
I have officially finished the formal education part of my life though, so I can almost definitely assure you I won't be running off for such long periods of time in the future (promises, promises)...
PS. What do think of the new blog format? I'm the worst at coding so if something looks strange on your screen, let me know.
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Ahhhh! There's no place like a virtual home, and how I have missed my tiny place in the blogsphere.
Two months, zero absence notes and a bit of a revamp later, I'm still hoping that someone out there still pops back occasionally to look for updates!
I have officially finished the formal education part of my life though, so I can almost definitely assure you I won't be running off for such long periods of time in the future (promises, promises)...
PS. What do think of the new blog format? I'm the worst at coding so if something looks strange on your screen, let me know.
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Sunday, April 19, 2009
My blog is temporarily out-of-order.
Please HOLD and I'll get back to you.
Labels: other blogs, streetstyle, style
6 commentsWednesday, March 18, 2009
Beautifully clean...
I know we're in the midst of a dire economic situation, but that doesn't mean my eye isn't caught by vain little fripperies anymore...Including soap it seems, I'm loving how decadent the deco-style packaging is for Claus Porto. With scents like tobacco and vetyver, Claus Porto is like the soap equivalent of Serge Lutens, though decidely less expensive. However, I'm not sure if I'd use it or display it in a glass case as an example of lovely packaging.
Labels: design, nostalgia, packaging
9 commentsFriday, February 27, 2009
On Female Stereotypes...
bARBARA i gONGINI A/W09 totally made me rethink my position on pink and frou-frou.
I want this dress.
A lot.
And I don't know why...Not enough tulle in my childhood?
I want this dress.
A lot.
And I don't know why...Not enough tulle in my childhood?
Labels: designers
10 commentsWednesday, February 18, 2009
Jukebox session #1...
Long overdue music post with bit of everything, genres are roughly correct but you can listen to everything first anyway...
Vidulgi OoyoO - Elephant and I Might Be You
(Shoegaze - They have an Asobi Seksu vibe, though decidedly more morose and dreamy)
Chaz Knapp - Le Chien Mort
(Piano - fans of Yann Tiersan might enjoy his work)
Telefon Tel Aviv - Your Mouth
(Electronic - One half of this duo passed away in January so I'm not sure if the surviving member will continue on with Telefon, but the album Immolate Yourself is really worth listening to if you're an electronic fan)
Helios - Isoline and Mint Julep - Every Word
(Electronic ambient / ambient rock - Keith Kennif is behind both endeavours so they go together)
The Joy Formidable - The Greatest Light is the Greatest Shade
(Electronic rock - I love this song at the moment)
Mulatu Astatke and the Heliocentrics - Esketa Dance
(Ethiopian jazz - I actually blogged about Mulatu A back in 2007 (the tracks are still up), and I'm still in love with how mellow but listenable this stuff is, normally instrumental music makes me incredibly sleepy but despite the frequent repetition of this music, I'm still able to get on with my work whilst listening)
Frightened Rabbit - The Modern Leper and Fast Blood
(Indie rock - One of my top albums of 2008 was Frightened Rabbit's Midnight Organ Fight, it's so great from start and finish, and such a nice diversion from the droopy music I'm used to hearing from the Scottish lot)
Jenn Grant - Parachutes
(Let's say, alternative with retro stylings - a really low-key, understated singer with a voice that is such a nice break from the dull dull dull Adele, Kate Nash, Lily Allen, Amy Wino school of singers)
Mason Proper - Fog and Point A to Point B
(Alt. Rock - Why are these guys so underrated?? Another of my favourite albums from last year. Solid all the way through with some songs that make me nod and bop around a bit (you couldn't call it dancing, the point is that it's underheard for me to make any facial expression in public areas - I am excellent at looking blank) on the bus, and some which make me full-on flail when back in my flat)
The Middle East - Tsietsi
(Alternative - I know it's 13 minutes long but it's gorgeous and those 13 minutes are over before you know it)
Mojib - Underneath
(Electronic remixed - the whole album Whimsical Lifestyle is lovely, I ordinarily hate sampling (exception: Girl Talk) but I love his work, it's really well put together)
Neko Case - I'm An Animal and This Tornado Loves You
(From the upcoming album Middle Cyclone, which won't disappoint fans - this means you Lauren - Neko Case delivers again)
Fanfarlo - Comets
(Alternative indie/folk - If this song doesn't lift your spirits (even a bit), then you're probably dead inside)
Sidenote: I finally got around to watching the last Fraiser episode, and I cried - this probably isn't recommending the last song to you because you now think I'm an over-emotional wreck, which isn't true. I was really mourning the end of great sitcoms.(Shoegaze - They have an Asobi Seksu vibe, though decidedly more morose and dreamy)
Chaz Knapp - Le Chien Mort
(Piano - fans of Yann Tiersan might enjoy his work)
Telefon Tel Aviv - Your Mouth
(Electronic - One half of this duo passed away in January so I'm not sure if the surviving member will continue on with Telefon, but the album Immolate Yourself is really worth listening to if you're an electronic fan)
Helios - Isoline and Mint Julep - Every Word
(Electronic ambient / ambient rock - Keith Kennif is behind both endeavours so they go together)
The Joy Formidable - The Greatest Light is the Greatest Shade
(Electronic rock - I love this song at the moment)
Mulatu Astatke and the Heliocentrics - Esketa Dance
(Ethiopian jazz - I actually blogged about Mulatu A back in 2007 (the tracks are still up), and I'm still in love with how mellow but listenable this stuff is, normally instrumental music makes me incredibly sleepy but despite the frequent repetition of this music, I'm still able to get on with my work whilst listening)
Frightened Rabbit - The Modern Leper and Fast Blood
(Indie rock - One of my top albums of 2008 was Frightened Rabbit's Midnight Organ Fight, it's so great from start and finish, and such a nice diversion from the droopy music I'm used to hearing from the Scottish lot)
Jenn Grant - Parachutes
(Let's say, alternative with retro stylings - a really low-key, understated singer with a voice that is such a nice break from the dull dull dull Adele, Kate Nash, Lily Allen, Amy Wino school of singers)
Mason Proper - Fog and Point A to Point B
(Alt. Rock - Why are these guys so underrated?? Another of my favourite albums from last year. Solid all the way through with some songs that make me nod and bop around a bit (you couldn't call it dancing, the point is that it's underheard for me to make any facial expression in public areas - I am excellent at looking blank) on the bus, and some which make me full-on flail when back in my flat)
The Middle East - Tsietsi
(Alternative - I know it's 13 minutes long but it's gorgeous and those 13 minutes are over before you know it)
Mojib - Underneath
(Electronic remixed - the whole album Whimsical Lifestyle is lovely, I ordinarily hate sampling (exception: Girl Talk) but I love his work, it's really well put together)
Neko Case - I'm An Animal and This Tornado Loves You
(From the upcoming album Middle Cyclone, which won't disappoint fans - this means you Lauren - Neko Case delivers again)
Fanfarlo - Comets
(Alternative indie/folk - If this song doesn't lift your spirits (even a bit), then you're probably dead inside)
I won't be doing any Fashion Month posts because I'm reviewing a few collections on 212 Dressing Room's blog instead, so if you're interested head on over there (if you're feeling deprived of Riz from Mode Et Utopie's posts, she's one of the primary reviewers and her work is as interesting and engaging as ever!)
Labels: music
5 commentsAnyone else excited about the release of Franklyn next week? I'm a sucker for sci-fi films (not Star Wars - never ever Star Wars) set in the future (I could watch The Fifth Element repeatedly and enjoy it everytime), and more so when they involve a plot to take down the government (yeah, I'm sick of hearing about politics). Plus Sam Riley (Control), who I could frankly watch all day and the wonderful Eva Green are in it, which balances out the fact that Ryan Phillipe holds the lead role, though from what I understand, he spends a lot of time with a mask on so hopefully there won't be a lot of close-ups showing a dead, blank face (admit it, the man does not do emotion well at all - he always sounds so insincere). The plot sounds too convoluted for me to explain, but you know how to use Google...
Labels: films
2 commentsSaturday, February 14, 2009
I hear hair scrunchies are making a comeback, but I think I'd rather pass and sport one of these
bags from Hidden Goods on my wrist instead...Mostly because they don't make the 90's come screaming back to me (whenever I feel like I'm getting bigheaded about anything, I remember the days of the scrunchie and how I used to wear a spare one on my wrist...oh, the humanity).
Sidenote: While I'm pondering the past, I'll also make a reference to the future, I'm thinking about starting to learn how to read Tarot cards in preparation for my eventual status as my family's batty old mare, does anyone know if you actually need some sort of special ability (read: sensitivity), or will I be able to BS my way through readings? I've already decided what kind of cats I'm getting;a Russian Blue and a Bombay. Now if only I liked sherry...
bags from Hidden Goods on my wrist instead...Mostly because they don't make the 90's come screaming back to me (whenever I feel like I'm getting bigheaded about anything, I remember the days of the scrunchie and how I used to wear a spare one on my wrist...oh, the humanity).
Sidenote: While I'm pondering the past, I'll also make a reference to the future, I'm thinking about starting to learn how to read Tarot cards in preparation for my eventual status as my family's batty old mare, does anyone know if you actually need some sort of special ability (read: sensitivity), or will I be able to BS my way through readings? I've already decided what kind of cats I'm getting;a Russian Blue and a Bombay. Now if only I liked sherry...
Labels: design, designers, eventual spinsterhood, labels, nostalgia, style
6 commentsTuesday, February 03, 2009
Maybe I'll Learn Something...
I'll admit it, despite thinking Sundance is a bit of a watered down affair compared to what it used to be, I'm excited to hear the positive news/reviews circulating about Lone Scherfig's "An Education". I've been anticipating this movie since news of the cast and stills were released, and they were quite promising. (Also, it's written by Nick Hornby so it can't be bad surely?)
Set in 1961, it's a coming-of-age story, I suppose, about Jenny (Carey Mulligan - Kitty in Pride & Prejudice, 2005), an intelligent young girl with a bright future who meets David (Pete Sarsgaard), a 30 year old who charms her with his wealth and extravagance, and introduces her to a completely different life. She starts pal-ing around with his chic, worldly friends (Rosamund Pike and Dominic Cooper), and against her father's wishes (Alfred Molina), drifts further away from the future he wants her to have.
Let's fact it, the clothes in the film aren't exactly hideous so if the plot turns out to be awful, at least you'll have something to look at...
Labels: films, nostalgia, style
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