the clothes 2011

Vogue Riots creates some of the most lovely gifs I've ever seen. They are quite mesmerizing, although an entire page of the moving pictures does strain the eyes! There's even a tutorial on the site to guide you in making your own.

I'd love to dance the night away with these on my feet and this unicorn on my finger...if you haven't noticed yet, I have a gold addiction!

Here's the little stop motion video I made featuring my Rebecca Minkoff purse and linked to earlier this week. It's basically a little spin on the blogger cliche "what's in my bag?" post.

I bought this buffalo plaid dress while I was in Japan on a bit of a whim; it was cute and cheap, so why not? It's definitely one of those pieces that has really been worn to bits in the past four years! I find it so versatile and the lightweight material makes it perfect for layering. I think anyone looking for a great clothing item to remix: a shirt dress is a good place to start.

If there was ever a film that served as a warning against corporate life and a few other so-called American ideals from the “golden age” of history which people are want to remember overly fondly, it is The Apartment. Comedic actors Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine decidedly lighten the bleak portrait of then-contemporary society painted by writer and producer Billy Wilder.
At first glance the film seems to revere patriarchal ideology and capitalist work ethic, but the method of success seems solely to be prostitution of one’s self and exploitation of others. Lemmon loans his apartment to his superiors who use his bachelor pad to entertain their mistresses. MacLaine is the quirky and witty elevator operator who always falls for the wrong man; this time it’s a scoundrel higher-up with the perfect family in the suburbs (played by Fred MacMurray). Lemmon begins to climb the corporate ladder, but sink ever lower in self-respect.
The entire movie plays with comedy and drama, light and dark. The somber tale of Lemmon’s character’s suicide attempt with a gun is lightened by his offer to show MacLaine the scar and she refuses saying, “the fellows in the office might get the wrong idea about how I found out.” We shake our heads at Lemmon’s weakness as he can’t seem to say no, but then cheer his moments of strength; we are never made entirely cynical.
In the end, the characters only manage to morally rise above their situations by escaping the firm in which they both work. Their boss, the perfect example of corporate success, maintains his position of power and control. The message is clear: you can lead a moral, happy life, just not in the corporate world.

I visited an old college friend (okay, not so old but I love being able to use that phrase) up north a little while ago. Sadly, she came down with a bad cold while I was visiting, but it meant just spending much of our time indoors under a pile of blankets watching movies…which in my world is never a bad thing. One of the films we watched was Le fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain (it’s rather an obvious favorite of mine, no?). In honor of the lovely Amelie, I thought I’d share some things that make me smile and others that make me scowl.

I dislike:
-people who push you with their carts at the grocery store
-bare feet on cold tile
-stereotypes & boxes
I like:
-people who talk passionately with their hands
-running the backs of my fingernails across fabric
-the way the world looks through rosy sunglasses
What are a few of your favorite and least favorite things?

Outfit details:

Tulle coat via Shop Ruche

cardigan c/o Modcloth

ASOS dress

Bebaroque tights

MaraisUSA flats

One of my favorite blogs to read lately is Tick Tock Vintage. The lady behind the blog, Veronika is seriously stylish with rad color-mixing skills and an eye for amazing vintage pieces. She graciously took aside some time to do an interview for me and so I had her plan her dream dinner party complete with eclectic guest list and a delectable menu.
What type of party is it?

bryan and i would be cuddled up next to the fire; he'd be finishing up his bourbon, and i'd be finishing off the rest of the ice cream.Where does it take place?

ina decided that she'd take care of cocktails and hors d'oeuvres (i couldn't decline), and brought mint juleps, pimm's cups and a whole spread of cheeses. for dinner, we're having barbecue! there's pulled pork, cedar smoked salmon, potato salads, and jalapeno cornbread. if you've finished all your dinner, there's ice cream sundaes for dessert (with a full toppings bar, of course).
Who gets to sit next to you? my man would take the spot to my right because we come as a pair. mary poppins is on the left; i simply must know how she fit all of her belongings into that tiny bag.
What is the theme or what is everyone wearing?

in lieu of favors, we set up a photobooth with more props than you could ever ask for. everyone took home their favorite photos from the night.
What are the hot topics of the evening?

dolly parton and myself.
Who is the last to leave?
all photographs courtesy of Tick Tock Vintage

I fervently believe that we shouldn't be afraid to wear our favorite clothes every day and everywhere. However, when you like climbing trees, scrambling on rocks by the ocean, and in general being slightly outdoors-y, you do tend to be rough on your clothes. Case in point: my brand new lace tights from ASOS ripped on a rock the very first day I wore them. Oh well, at least I will have the memory of a blindingly bright day and crashing waves to comfort me...

We've had some frightfully clear and cold days lately. It always strikes me as counter-intuitive that overcast days with snow can be significantly more warm than clear, bright winter days with a brisk wind. It's as if the outside is deceptively brilliant and inviting, but like a will-o'-the-wisp from a fairy tale, it's an illusion of false warmth and security. I am of course that foolish wanderer of yore who can't resist following the flickering lights...if I chase the sun long enough spring will arrive, no?

This is just a screenshot of a stop motion video I made featuring my Labbit Nasha and my new purse from Rebecca Minkoff. If you want to see the video go check-out my new post up at Minkette!