These N'That N'Those

sweet and light looks

2011-04-24T12:21:00.001-07:00

wisdom and summer

2011-04-18T11:26:00.000-07:00

some things are like this

2011-04-02T14:48:00.000-07:00

Of Bright & Blue Birds & the Gala Sun
Some things niño, some things are like this
That instantly and in themselves are gay,
And you and I are such things, O most miserable...

For a moment they are gay and are a part
Of an element, the exactest element for us,
In which we pronounace joy like a word of our own.

It is there, being imperfect, and with these things
And erudite in happiness, with nothing learned,
That we are joyously ourselves and we think

Without the labor of thought, in that element,
And we feel, in a way apart, for a moment, as if
There was a bright scienza outside of ourselves,

A gaeity that is being, not merely knowing,
The will to be and to be total in belief,
Provoking a laughter, an agreement, by surprise.

--Wallace Stevens

trip to the desert

2011-04-02T14:44:00.001-07:00

I want to go to the desert with a suitcase and build the following:

And run around in nothing but these:

Et Dieu... créa la femme: la musique

2011-03-15T19:49:00.000-07:00

spring is coming!

2011-03-15T19:45:00.001-07:00

doog has a blog!!

2011-03-12T15:36:00.000-08:00

My brudder has started his own music blog and it's pretty damn good. Click here!

devotchka - how it ends

2011-03-08T08:17:00.001-08:00

in a dusty library

2011-03-06T08:42:00.001-08:00

paul smith rtw

2011-03-06T08:14:00.000-08:00

source: becauseimaddicted

a naag mix

2011-02-18T10:20:00.000-08:00

chris benz fall 2011

get the to a nunnery

toro y moi

source: naag

missing the beach

2011-02-09T22:23:00.001-08:00

source: etsy

mcqueen

2011-02-09T22:20:00.000-08:00

source: cupofjo

black kitchen wallpaper

2011-02-07T22:52:00.001-08:00

DIY? suitcase chair

2011-02-07T22:50:00.001-08:00

ESBEN AND THE WITCH

2011-02-06T19:33:00.001-08:00

douce

2011-02-06T19:19:00.000-08:00

source: frommetoyou

bardot time

2011-02-02T19:50:00.001-08:00

source: fffound

we do not have a dinosaur

2011-02-02T18:43:00.000-08:00

Short story ideas, anyone?

source: ffffound

rodebjer ss 11

2011-02-02T16:33:00.000-08:00

source: luluandyourmom

gene davis, philadelphia, 1972

2011-02-01T20:12:00.001-08:00

tunnelvision

2011-02-01T20:04:00.002-08:00

future kitchen/dining room

2011-02-01T20:04:00.000-08:00

Not so simple flooring.

source: designsponge

the beautiful and the damned

2011-02-01T19:54:00.001-08:00

The Beautiful & The Damned from stylestalker on Vimeo.

you and me

2011-01-28T02:30:00.001-08:00

found a postcard

2011-01-28T02:22:00.000-08:00

source: threepotatofour

oh, the eyes

2011-01-28T02:19:00.001-08:00

oh, couture

2011-01-25T18:42:00.000-08:00

source: souvenirs

marie antionette for 500/night

2011-01-25T18:40:00.000-08:00

Versailles is opening its doors to hotel guests. This is how I envision it'll look.

source: cherryblossomgirl

button-up hunt

2011-01-25T17:08:00.001-08:00

source: refinery29

wild horses

2011-01-25T17:07:00.001-08:00

source: littleplasticponies

elongate

2011-01-25T17:06:00.000-08:00

source: becauseimaddicted

The Bedford

2011-01-20T09:12:00.000-08:00

I reviewed The Bedford for YAH a month or so ago, forgot to repost:

110 Bedford St. between 11th and 12th

(p) 718-301-1002

The Bedford, located in the old Sound Fix HQ, is throwing its hat in the ring to contend with Williamsburg’s ‘new American’ heavy hitters, such as Marlow & Sons and Rye. Guess what? Their ingredients are local, their would-be patrons are stylish in that nostalgia-for-another-era fashion, and their interior is oaky and candlelit. What’s wrong with hopping on a bandwagon if said bandwagon is proving to be a hot ticket? You shouldn’t need one more reason to leave Manhattan for better shores, says this Brooklyn loyalist. CONT'D

While the menu is as sparse as the dinner crowd at this point, there are some true highlights. Meaty ones at that. The pork shank and lamb ribs, both, are so tender they barely stay on the bone. Added points to the North Carolina vinegar-based sauce, which pays homage to the Chef Blake Joyal’s hometown origins. Goat cheese on a burger, unsurprisingly, a crowd pleaser.

The chef is just a little heavy-handed it seems. We found the black kale Caesar salad a bit too over-dressed. Like Cher, always. And the roasted half-chicken, while being quite the looker of a dish, was salty. Deer lick salty.

But the cocktails, oh my the cocktails, were a ginger divinity. Ginger beer + liquor = maybe I should be a Southerner. Our faves: the Kicking Mule, a lime juice, vodka, ginger beer concoction, and the Bedford Sour, which is essentially an Old Fashioned plus egg whites.

If not for a few kinks yet to be worked out, The Bedford is poised to blossom into a local hotspot. And less we forget, there is a rear lounge and bar perfect for a DJ’d dance night. So dance on, Williamsburgers, dance like it’s 1935 in a men’s smoking lounge and the Second World War has yet to come.

(Also, on scoutmob!)

Oh Comely Shoot

2011-01-20T09:04:00.000-08:00

Working on Tumblr today; found these lovelies thanks to photog Ross Garrett.

dirty night clowns

2011-01-16T10:20:00.001-08:00

ride around shining

2010-12-18T19:18:00.000-08:00

source: fffound

introducing, charlie

2010-12-14T14:55:00.000-08:00

Sometimes I take photos and write from them. This character is Charlie.

source

homemade poptarts

2010-12-14T09:47:00.000-08:00

RECIPE

brilliant dior campaign

2010-12-13T12:54:00.001-08:00

Dust bunny divas

2010-12-13T12:03:00.000-08:00

An image from my visual script for an idea I'm thinking up.

source: tfs

ny album

2010-12-03T09:23:00.000-08:00

I like the xmas trees (free delivery) for sale at random corners of the city. It smells of winter holidays following you down the block.

source: cherryblossomgirl

50s housewife

2010-12-02T19:51:00.000-08:00

I always check my lipstick with a butter knife. In fact, I carry one around with me at all times.

source: fgr

red cocktail

2010-11-30T09:00:00.000-08:00

zara... whiskey on the rocks.

source: becauseimaddicted

pink hair

2010-11-28T22:03:00.001-08:00

a good look

2010-11-28T22:02:00.001-08:00

crystal renn

2010-11-28T22:01:00.000-08:00

source: tfs

minkoff polyvore competition

2010-11-28T21:59:00.000-08:00

Anomaly by lyle lyle featuring a vneck dress

Pleat-detailed jersey dress
$232 - theoutnet.com
Vneck dress »

Convertible Cardigan
$595 - lagarconne.com
Batwing tops »

Chloe Wool flannel turn-up shorts
$470 - net-a-porter.com
High waisted shorts »

Lace Skirt
41 SGD - yesstyle.com
Lace skirt »

GOLD STUDDED FAITHFUL BOOT
$1,285 - alexandermcqueen.com
Circle shoes »

14-karat gold-plated watch necklace
$128 - net-a-porter.com
Gold plated jewelry »

Grey Mac Body
rebeccaminkoff.com

Ellen Von Unwerth, Fräulein
home.frognet.net

Blue Mac Flap
rebeccaminkoff.com

Grey Fringe
rebeccaminkoff.com

Gold Pointed Circular Studs
rebeccaminkoff.com

Gold Hook
rebeccaminkoff.com

Gold Pointed Circle Stud
rebeccaminkoff.com

the drums - down by the water

2010-11-12T10:35:00.001-08:00

masquerade!

2010-11-09T15:18:00.001-08:00

source: knightcat

autumnal

2010-11-09T15:14:00.001-08:00

source: blonde salad, frou frouu

pretty

2010-11-04T08:30:00.000-07:00

Just needed some pretty, in face of this gross, cold rain.

source: frommetoyou, lefashion

Naag on Instyle!

2010-11-04T08:26:00.000-07:00

Instyle

lost unicorn

2010-10-31T12:32:00.000-07:00

happy halloweeeen

2010-10-31T12:30:00.000-07:00

Go watch a spooky movie.

get some

2010-10-31T12:26:00.001-07:00

paris v nyc

2010-10-31T12:25:00.000-07:00

inspiration with roses

2010-10-11T08:17:00.000-07:00

source: knightcat, thedreamscape, dagalang, refinery

fashion week from the past

2010-10-06T23:35:00.000-07:00

source: frommetoyou

thinking about going red

2010-10-05T03:23:00.000-07:00

source: becauseimaddicted

room envy

2010-10-05T03:20:00.000-07:00

Having a room as pristine as this is a dream...

source: vanillascented

my desired looks

2010-10-04T02:57:00.001-07:00

source: gary pepper, jak&jil

you can see the fall

2010-10-04T02:45:00.000-07:00

Thinking about that zara trench and all things see-through.

source: elenita, jak&jil

Another genius

2010-10-04T02:37:00.000-07:00

HOW TO DRESS WELL - "Decisions" (feat. Yüksel Arslan) from Jamie Harley on Vimeo.

the tour show

2010-10-04T02:34:00.000-07:00

source: thetourshow

the long short... for fall

2010-09-27T21:24:00.000-07:00

source: sartorialist

chungking express

2010-09-26T19:50:00.000-07:00

Perhaps my new favorite movie. At times bizarre, but so authentic, romantic, and touching.

liminality

2010-09-21T19:58:00.000-07:00

Liminality

is a man standing in the hallway

waiting for one of

both doors

ahead and behind him

to open.

Knowing how the countertops

and embossed dishware,

in the porcelain sink or

stacked behind glass pantry doors,

would look in any light of day,

he tells himself to hope

for the door ahead

to open first.

But he tells himself this

while counting the change,

thumb to forefinger,

the coins now greasy with

fingertip dew,

in the pocket of his gray slacks.

His pants with the sweaty sheen

of too much ironing

under her hand.

image source: myheartscreamsyourname

poem: me

awesomeskirts

2010-09-20T21:24:00.000-07:00

source: garypeppervintage and //style//

marais usa collages

2010-09-18T08:30:00.000-07:00

source: maraisusa

vogue 2010 yellowhaze

2010-09-14T03:24:00.000-07:00

The barrette, the hat, the oversized coats and sweaters, what a buttery entrance into fall. My response:

See by Chloé Printed silk dress
$390 - net-a-porter.com
Leopard print dress »

Elizabeth and James Silk-charmeuse kimono-style blouse
$345 - net-a-porter.com
Kimono tops »

Roll Neck Pullover
$250 - calypso-celle.com
Pullover tops »

Women's - tees & tanks - Sail Away Tee - Madewell 1937
$188 - madewell.com
Suede leather boots »

Diane von Furstenberg Masons animal-print wool-blend scarf
$145 - net-a-porter.com
Diane von Furstenberg scarves »

source: tfs via knightcat

nicole miller

2010-09-12T21:08:00.000-07:00

source: vanillascented

on set

2010-09-12T21:06:00.003-07:00

FNO Collage

2010-09-12T10:51:00.000-07:00

All Photos By Meee!!

Collage by MEEEE! hehe

Hmm, how to reconcile?

2010-09-11T10:32:00.000-07:00

Rag & Bone

Chloe

Pondering how to marry these two trends for my fall look. Can you wear a camel trench with jean leggings? Maybe I'll just have to come to terms with my split personality on this one.

source: style.com

possible fall looks

2010-09-07T06:16:00.001-07:00

source: songofstyle, garypeppervintage

DIY wrap skirt

2010-09-05T22:19:00.000-07:00

This might be inspiration enough for my first ever DIY... sheer fabric wrapped into a skirt. Seems simple enough... hubris.

source: garypeppervintage and ponyhunter

giro helmet

2010-09-04T19:58:00.000-07:00

The solution to the nerdy bike helmet. Pretend you have a Vespa and wear this instead.

vanilla scented

2010-09-04T18:29:00.000-07:00

My new favorite blog. Vanillascented.

la garconne

2010-09-04T18:08:00.000-07:00

source: la garconna via vanillascented

hanneli in tuscany

2010-09-02T20:11:00.000-07:00

source:hannelimustaparta

ok, LA

2010-08-26T23:50:00.001-07:00

source: refinery

Outfit for In Vino

2010-08-25T11:59:00.000-07:00

Musing on a possible outfit for a date night at a bustling wine bar tucked into the LES... what would it be like to be a fashionable Roman woman off to meet one of her friends at a neighborhood hot spot where you know your local chef will deliver on Italian fare?

In Vino, with its arched ceiling that looks like the underbelly of a wine cellar, is just the place for this kind of fantasy to play out and it's so reasonably priced, too. The crowd and the owners are young and attractive. The plentiful appetizers are not to be missed, especially the fried artichoke.

To match the honey glow of the lighting, wear your gold trinkets and a camel blazer. Don a touch of bright color, a salute to Italian flare of your own, but stay comfortable, it's feast before fashion here.

In Vino Winebar

215 E. 4th St

(Between A & B)

droopy trench

2010-08-25T11:54:00.001-07:00

source: shopnastygal

Stolen Girlfriends Club

2010-08-24T20:27:00.000-07:00

All of this just looks so right. Elegant fabrics, simple designs make classically beautiful pieces with a small touch of strange to catch the eye.

source: studdedhearts

home is when im alone with you!

2010-08-24T10:15:00.000-07:00

goya, the duchess of alba

2010-08-23T23:16:00.000-07:00

Jerry Saltz picked Goya's Duchess of Alba as one of his favorite paintings in NY. He points out the intensity and attention invested in the black gown, a color that is near impossible to master on its own. I was taken by the idea that this painting of a woman, so tenderly rendered, was meant to signify 'unrequited love,' if only we were all spared of such a terrible location for the heart. The inscription at the bottom translates to 'only Goya,' speaking to the isolation of such love. How is it that all of this is present in this painting?

source: nymag

until one is committed

2010-08-21T11:55:00.000-07:00

source: MY DAD!!!

figures in wood

2010-08-21T06:12:00.000-07:00

A DIY art project I'm thinking... if I could relearn how to figure sketch...

source: cupofjo

Vogue Russia

2010-08-19T21:57:00.000-07:00

Natalia Vodianova is the kind of beautiful that has been appreciated for the entire span of human existence and these other-worldly photos prove it.

source: littleplastichorses

the mullet shirt

2010-08-18T20:55:00.001-07:00

source: refinery

i think i need to travel

2010-08-16T20:29:00.000-07:00

source: wishwishwishblog

coney island

2010-08-14T07:59:00.000-07:00

source: frommetoyou

une femme est une femme

2010-08-13T20:52:00.000-07:00

my new shoes!!!

2010-08-12T14:59:00.000-07:00

source: lulus

hard at work

2010-08-12T14:57:00.000-07:00

A lovely friend and I have decided to take on writing a screenplay. This is how I envision us being hard at work next summer... somewhere near the Mediterranean.

source:maraisgirls

dream big!

2010-08-12T14:55:00.000-07:00

source: marianaanddiamonds.blog

marie claire france 2010

2010-08-12T14:00:00.000-07:00

Vacation on the lake to get away. Sometimes it's easier to retreat into a solitary world of your own imagination than continually trying to keep up.

source: studdedhearts

l'effet du gratin

2010-07-23T18:36:00.000-07:00

I'm gonna look like this while I make a raspberry brown sugar gratin for brrrrunch.

source: cartoonstyles, smitten kitchen

hitrecord.org

2010-07-20T02:54:00.000-07:00

je te plumerai

2010-07-18T23:56:00.001-07:00