no regrets, coyote.
January 26th, 2012 § Leave a Comment
nothing keeps me warmer, and happier, than my fur coats in winter. this week, i was attacked by the elements like random on the spot snow storms & torrential rain, but my piazza sempione fur vest kept me smiling & chic. my cat, maybeline still has reservations about my fur collection.
right there with you in your glass house.
January 25th, 2012 § Leave a Comment
i’ve always dreamed of living in a glass house. i don’t have anything to hide.
the kekkila prefab garden shed… what finnish marvel.
drive into springtime.
January 24th, 2012 § Leave a Comment
spring seems like months away, especially after having snow, rain storms, and floods this week. it hasn’t crushed my spirits completely as i found myself this pop top by issey miyake. it will be an eye-catching addition to s/s12 blue hues.
patron saint: Talitha Getty
January 21st, 2012 § Leave a Comment
the ethereal & eternally beautiful Talitha Getty.
new obsession: mac makeup classes.
January 19th, 2012 § Leave a Comment
every few months, the M.A.C. store offers private makeup classes to a small group of enthusiasts. the cost is insignificant, which can be redeemed in product, compared to all the insider tips & tricks you learn from pros. i am anxious for spring & from the s/s12 collection: pure show liquid gold eyeliner, style driven eye shadow, fresh flare eye shadow, palladium cream eyeshadow, and melon pigment.
but it’s just a shop window.
January 18th, 2012 § Leave a Comment
my mother taught me to always look up, not down toward the gutters, when walking down the street. my roving, street level eye spotted two windows that caught my fancy. above, film slides en masse at anthropologie. below, a stack of what i assume to be amplifiers at a guitar shop. the orange orange boxes stacked & popped.
get NUDE.
January 17th, 2012 § Leave a Comment
MAC makeup is wonderful because it lasts for hours and doesn’t require re-application; however it takes a great force to thoroughly cleanse skin when using their products. Often, the strongest cleansers rely on detergents and oil that strip your makeup, and your skin along the way. This was until I discovered NUDE Skincare Facial Cleansing Wash (3.4oz, $24). NUDE is a high performance, British skin care line that is 98% natural and free of many toxins. The cleanser is an orange gel with aloe vera, botanical moringae extract and probiotics to repair skin at the cellular level. I washed my face at night using only two pumps of product and it gently lathered and cleansed my skin without stripping it dry. My skin felt hydrated, soft, and clean. I particularly liked that NUDE Skincare is oil fee and totally worth its value compared to the amount of product you need. In my quest for a thorough makeup remover and cleanser, this is the top cleanser I have found to date and highly applaud it.
21 year old fire.
January 12th, 2012 § Leave a Comment
incredible image by steve mccurry. 1991 kuwait.
julius.
January 11th, 2012 § Leave a Comment
enso part II
January 10th, 2012 § Leave a Comment
I have featured the enso building before, but I just can’t get enough. architecturally, it is one of the most unusual buildings in my neighborhood. however, my favorite part is that the building faces west & captures lightly beautifully.
diet butcher slim skin.
January 8th, 2012 § Leave a Comment
fashion is something that constantly needs to excite me & i seek things that are extraordinary. I am discovering the style of japanese cult labels like diet butcher slim skin. these two looks may be from s/s11, but they are timeless. diet butcher has punk influences yet wearable with clean lines for the modern man.
inflammatory essays.
January 5th, 2012 § Leave a Comment
a missive from her inflammatory essay project by conceptual artist jenny holzer.
eiko ishioka.
January 4th, 2012 § Leave a Comment
I recently went to see the film the immortals in 3d. not a typical movie that i would go to, but it was directed by/with the vibrant cinematography of tarsem singh + costumes by eiko ishioka. her work is absolutely phenomenal conjuring up images of christian lacroix. she is known for films like the cell + dracula.
nails, inc.
January 3rd, 2012 § Leave a Comment
Nail polish is a product that doesn’t really change over time, except for its colors and tweaks to ingredients. When choosing a nail polish, I look for durability over time, color options, and brush quality. Out of the U.K., I discovered Nails Inc. ($10 per bottle). Nails Inc. launched in 1999 and is the most popular nail salon chain across the pond. Think Starbucks of manicures. These polish come in a vast range of hues with kitschy landmark names like Saville Row (eggplant), Foubert’s Place (matte grey), or Tate (red); often inspiring runway trends. The application is smoother than smooth; usually requiring just one application. The finish is super glossy and won’t chip for days. It may be a while for Nails Inc. to reach British levels of popularity in America, but you can always get a head start with this fabulous line!
january pages.
January 1st, 2012 § Leave a Comment
an autobiographical, contemporary sequel of sorts to The Alchemist. the story is captivating & luminous.
some light reading. it’s hipster, it’s witty and a quick read.
a new year, so why a new You, too?
sibling relationships can be so… interesting. this is the third book by dana spiotta & it doesn’t disappoint.
happy new year.
December 31st, 2011 § Leave a Comment
good resolutions are simply checks that men draw on a bank where they have no account - oscar wilde
a hazy shade of winter.
December 22nd, 2011 § Leave a Comment
clear, sun-filled days in winter make for a wonderful, natural filter for photography. the interplay of light + gold leaves almost resemble snowfall.
vera wang pre-fall 12.
December 21st, 2011 § Leave a Comment
i have to admit; i wasn’t too excited when vera wang branched out from bridal wear into ready-to-wear. she was just so good at bridal & became the dream dress for woman all over the world. it’s not because i wasn’t confident in what she would produce commercially, but there is something to be lost when a designer starts creating products from couture bridal dresses to socks or knives for a mass retailer. the pre-fall collections are out & vera wang immensely impressed me with her collection. from grey, layered looks to oil slick, psychedelic prints such as this one.
ziba, ziba.
December 20th, 2011 § Leave a Comment
ilari.
December 19th, 2011 § Leave a Comment
Every great while comes a marvelous, sensual fragrance that envelopes and engages all the senses. The last time I made such a discovery was with Tom Ford, and then came a fragrance called Ilari. Ilari is a specialty perfume consisting of a balance of oils and floral notes to create a sexy, clean essence. It is the home-grown creation of a Midwestern transplant to New York City. The emerald and gold bottle comes in the form of a roll-on applicator. The essential ingredients include jasmine, ebony wood, orange blossom, musk and sandalwood. The oil had a smooth application that lasted for hours, which caused several people to stop and ask what I was wearing. This is a wonderful perfume that is easily portable due to its size and shape.
ode to kate the great.
December 18th, 2011 § Leave a Comment
i admire kate moss. she is truly a woman; beautiful, classy, refined, chic.
i’m not the only one who shares an appreciation for the supermodel/superwoman.
italian photographer Erique LaCorbeille has created a visual tribute to kate the great with a tongue-in-cheek approach.
these frozen times.
December 16th, 2011 § Leave a Comment
it isn’t quite winter yet, but the temperatures have been dastardly chilly. i have witnessed some of the most beautiful nights in the city against clear, infinite black sky.
the stars + a lunar eclipse + low, dense fog rolling across the river + empty streets.
it’s like an urban sleep hollow.
la dolce vita.
December 14th, 2011 § Leave a Comment
my bitchin’dolce vita black double zip ankle boots for a/w11. what are shoes in pdx without nordstrom?
i still have a few fashion explorations before i commit to rick owens boots, but he’s coming.
listening to: gotye + kimbra.
December 12th, 2011 § Leave a Comment
beautiful, sweet dulcet vocals.
easy winter listening to keep you warm & cozy.
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