Daily Outfit: 5th February 2010 -- Plus, Win A Violetville Vintage Gift Certificate!

[ 8 February 2010, 07:21 ]

Bonjour, bonjour! This is my outfit from Friday.

Walking around the East Village in winter is kind of eerie, there’s hardly anyone around & it’s very quiet — totally the opposite of how it is in my neighbourhood in summer! But then, it’s also bitterly cold… Brrrr!

I love the colour of this building, it’s like peppermint sorbet.

I am wearing…

50s dress courtesy of Violetville Vintage
Black tulle petticoat from Leg Avenue worn underneath
Black cashmere cardigan from Urban Outfitters
Black jacket from H&M
Black stockings
Iggy heels by Harajuku Lovers
Black headband from Charlotte Russe
Diamante skull ring

This dress was sent to me by Tina from Violetville Vintage. Anyone with a penchant for high quality vintage clothing knows about this brilliant company! After many years dominating eBay’s vintage clothing market (no joke!), Tina has struck out on her own & now has a dedicated website at Violetville Vintage dot com! The site launched recently & is stocked to overflowing with truly fabulous, one-of-a-kind vintage frocks, outerwear, accessories & footwear. She really does look for flattering shapes, fabulous fabric & interesting details — she has a great eye & it shows. Just have a flick through her shop & you’ll see exactly what I mean.

But the best thing? We’ve teamed up so that you can go in to win a $50 Violetville gift certificate! All you have to do is click the link! Click click! CLICK CLICK!

Now then… more pictures!

I’m laughing so hard in this picture because I’m standing in front of a bus shelter showing an ad for toilet paper! Chloe said, “Don’t worry! Your dress is so huge that no one will even be able to tell!” The girl was RIGHT!

My nailpolish is OPI DS Exclusive. It’s a really pretty, super-sparkly cranberry.

I had a little old lady come up to me while I was wearing this & tell me how much she loved my outfit — maybe it reminded her of dresses she used to wear?! Anyway, it was a beautiful moment in the East Village.

As I was standing on a street corner having these photos taken, a guy stopped his van & yelled out the window, “ARE YOU LADY GAGA?” Time for a hair change, perhaps… !

Thank you again to Tina of Violetville Vintage & don’t forget to enter to win a $50 gift certificate!

Photos by the inimitable Chloe Rice !

Love letters & feather headdresses,

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Cherry On Top

[ 7 February 2010, 08:58 ]

finished?
Charles Bukowski.

the critics now have me
drinking champagne and
driving a BMW
and also married to a
socialite from
Philadelphia’s Main Line
which of course is going to prevent me
from writing my earthy
and grubby stuff.
and they might be
right,
I could be getting to be
more like them,
and that’s as close to
death as you can
get.

we’ll see.
but don’t bury me yet.
don’t worry if I drink with
Sean Penn.
just measure the poems
as they come off the
keyboard.
listen only to them.
after this long fight
I have no intention of
quitting short.
or late.
or satisfied.

Love letters & feather headdresses,

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Carousel: Week Ending 5th February 2010

[ 5 February 2010, 10:33 ]

Good morning my sweet! Here are some links for you to devour.

New Zealand is so rad! Air New Zealand have developed Skycouch seating, where you can fold your seats out into a big couch so you can lie down horizontally & cuddle with your partner or children on long-haul flights. BRILLIANT. GENIUS. I cannot tell you how excited this makes me! My favourite thing is what Ed Sims, Air New Zealand’s international manager said — which makes perfect sense.

Perhaps the best thing about all this creativity is that it is primarily focused on economy class and long-haul flights because, as Fyfe acknowledged, “most of our passengers fly economy class” and “we have a higher proportion of passengers flying long-haul than any other airline”. Most airlines, as he said, put a huge effort into developing the world’s best first class. “We think it’s more logical for us to develop the world’s best economy class.”

Even smarter. Love it. You’ll also be able to order the type of food (steak, medium rare?) you want WHEN YOU WANT IT. These things are so simple but have never been implemented before, & I love that they are doing it. If you ever have the chance to fly Air NZ, you should do it. They are my favourite airline. Well, okay, they tie with Singapore Airlines for my #1 pick, & I love to rep New Zealand whenever I get the chance!

Victoria Beckham in Glamour, yay!

I am continually wowed by clever people who DIY designer looks. The Ensemble Project DIY’d a pair of Miu Miu boots using a plain $27.80 boot from Forever 21 & some craft supplies!

Sex Positivity & the Virgin/Whore Dichotomy.

Oh, amazing!!! Drugstore Deejay, courtesy of my sweet friend Eden. I always sing along to music in “drugstores”. (I’m not used to calling them that yet!)

Song posting litmus test: would one hear it while browsing the racks at a Walgreens, CVS, RiteAid, Duane Reade or Sav-On? Would one dance and/or sing along in the aisles?

Sarah Wilson (loooove) wrote healing auto-immune disease, by someone who’s been there, & it’s very, very good.

It’s so hard to find good hairstyles online, don’t you think? Okay, well, now there is F!ck Yeah Cute Hair! Oh, you’re welcome!

This made me laugh like mad. Scorpio Men On Prozac — read the comments.

I’ll Never Be A Wag Again. I love you Zoe Foster & I want to read everything you’ve ever written!

The Rise of Dog Identity Politics from New York magazine.

And the dog can even tell you whether or not you’re a good person. A 1999 study found that people who strongly dislike dogs score significantly higher on the measure of anal character and lower on the empathy scale of the California Psychological Inventory, indicating “that people who liked dogs have less difficulty relating to people.”

Sexism and the City. Wendy Brandes wrote this two years ago & I somehow only just found it!

Look at all this Elie Saab prettiness. Wonderful colours. It must be said that anything would look good on that runway, though. It’s like a frozen lake disco.

Check out Tatyana Usova by Elias Wessel. Great perspective & angles. I love that plane hat way too much!

Sasha Pivovarova look super-fly in these pictures for Longchamp. Dem BROWZ!

I want to live here so badly you cannot even fathom it.

There’s a little directory listing of Erotica on Tumblr here. Obviously NSFW...

Um, goodness. More Churches Promote Martial Arts to Reach Young Men from the New York Times. Thoughts?

Mr. Renken, who founded the church and academy, doubles as the team’s coach. The school’s motto is “Where Feet, Fist and Faith Collide.” ... “What you attract people to Christ with is also what you need to get people to stay,” said Eugene Cho, 39, a pastor at Quest Church, an evangelical congregation in Seattle. “I don’t live for the Jesus who eats red meat, drinks beer and beats on other men.” ... Over the past year and a half, a subculture has evolved, with Christian mixed martial arts clothing brands like Jesus Didn’t Tap (in the sport, “tap” means to give up) and Christian social networking Web sites like Anointedfighter.com.

Also from the New York Times: Abstract Thoughts? The Body Takes Them Literally. I am not surprised but it’s nice to have science back it up!

Give Up on Mr. Perfect? Amazing. I love the comments too. I posted one below.

What of the misery of the sad, pathetic, partnered woman, stuck at home with a somnolent spouse or boyfriend who sits around watching TV and eating Chunky soup and won’t let her play her Netflix? ... The way she sees it, as she explains in a chapter called, “How Feminism F*cked Up My Love Life,” a generation of women (or should I say ‘girls’?) who ought to have been taught—like their great-grandmothers and like women in Taliban-era Afghanistan—to be demure in deportment and modest in aspiration, were tricked by the women’s movement into “ego-tripping themselves out of romantic connection.” That’s right girls: If you’re unwillingly unwed, blame it on mom and Title IX for duping you into educating, respecting and supporting yourselves.

fk4711 said: I am actually agree with both Schillinger and Gottlieb. Can I do that? The truth is that there are some truth in either of their thinking. I married someone who is fat and bold. My friends think I was settling. But for me, the one most important thing in looking for a partner is my “heart of gold” rule. I wanted someone that I know is truly an honest and good man, one that I can live with day in and day out and don’t lose respect for. And my husband is the one. He may not be a dream boat that every girl is dreaming for, but he has a good job, he is kind and gentle with a sense of humor, he is a fantastic father, and most of all, he treasures me above all things. For some, he may be a boring person, but for me he is a steady force in my life. Sure, we’ve been through ups and downs (job loss, illness) but I feel the connections is getting stronger and stronger after more than 20 years. Some of those friends who think I was settling are still single or married and got divorced. Some are still waiting for the perfect prince to show up and sweep them of their feet…

My Life With Death is the blog of someone who works in a funeral home…

Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen want you to help them design for their new label, Olsenboye, & Teen Vogue has all the details!

Primped is running an awesome contest for anyone who has makeup skills! You should enter, the prizes are mos’ def’ worth it!

The Selvedge Yard is like a big treasure chest of radness. Some of my picks: VINTAGE PLAYBOY LANGUAGE OF LEGS | THE STUFF OF MALE SEXUAL DELUSIONS & “IT NEVER GOT FAST ENOUGH FOR ME” | GONZO — HUNTER S. THOMPSON & ICONIC BRANDING OF A BUNNY KIND | THE BIRTH OF PLAYBOY MAGAZINE & SHE RIPPED AND SHE ROARED | EPIC WOMEN OF DESTINY & DETERMINATION & BUNNY ROGER | BRITISH STYLE ICON YOU’VE PROBABLY NEVER HEARD OF.

25 People Arrested In Costume, hahah! There are a few pictures from New Zealand too, nice to, um, see?!

The Top 10 Wackiest Stripper Shoes courtesy of The Frisky.

You had me at health insurance. So funny, I love it. Romance, psshhhh!

I really like this song by Booka B & So Gold. It’s a remix of Bugz In The Attic’s “Consequences” & Jay-Z’s “Change Clothes”... Get on it!

Candice sent me this: Make Your Own Herstory.

The 15 Books You Must Read In 2010! Thanks, Sri!

The Unicorn Code is so cute, merci beaucoup Zita!

I love love LOVE these creepy pictures: Fashion’s Gnosis from Pseudo-Occult Media.

Here’s a free Enneagram test, thanks Lauren! Enneagram tests are cool because they can help you get a better understanding of how you work.

Coco de Mer is having a special deal through to Valentine’s Day — what better way to celebrate radical self love than with a delicious toy? Enter COCOFB at the checkout to claim 20% off everything & free shipping!

Big Think’s 10 Most Popular Videos of 2009. Check out the Mary Roach video on the clitoris — her books are brilliant too!

This is my new favourite website: Selleck Waterfall Sandwich. Amaze.

Ban.do has a red sequinned heart headband which is a w-o-n-d-e-r-f-u-l way to celebrate the month!

Raw On Tour! is a blog by Pandie, a girl I have known for eeeever, who tours the States a lot & is also a raw vegan. It’s all about how she stays raw on the road! It’s new but it’s great, check it out!

Hello rainbow pancakes! Oh my!

Half-up, half-down hair: Dudes love it. Yes they do! Anyway, who cares if they do, it looks GREAT!

I like Trend de la Creme a whole lot.

Ghost Marriage: Not Even Death Can Stop You From Getting Married. Yes, you can marry a ghost?!

Why am I crying during sex? It’s not what you think.

Radical Self Love
links, updates, journals, etc.!

28 days of silence is Jacqueline’s journey!

Vanessa is writing one thing she loves about herself every day for 365 days.

Amanda writes, My Valentine? Radical Self Love! Yay!

Luinae from More Magic Always wrote about how she plans to bring magic into her month. The answer? Radical Self Love OF COURSE!

Rigby has a magical hat. & is excellent.

Flutterby3 wrote about radical self love too!

Jessica Lynn’s doing it…

Darling oh Darling from Your Saving Style. A+ on the homework assignment little lady!

Kylie is going to bloom where she is planted...

Erin Meagan wants to love all parts of herself.

Here’s Alzy’s Radical Self Love Bible!

... & here’s Bef With An F’s!

I say it’s time to stop wanting to be perfect, But time to be fierce, proud and grounded like a tank, I am going to war, and I’m not there to lose! Let’s start a war, a radical self-love war!

Veebhu is all over it!

It’s happening here too…

Katelan of Constellation Magazine is encouraging you to go red this month!

If you’re taking part in RADICAL SELF LOVE this month, comment with a link to your blog below! Mwah!

John’s Hugnation this week was about #radicalselflove, too!

Love letters & feather headdresses,

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Things I Love Thursday

[ 4 February 2010, 16:05 ]

Hello! Roll up, roll up! Welcome to Things I Love Thursday. If you’re new here (& I know a bunch of you are!), this is a little participation project where we bliss out on the gratitude attitude! (Ha!) You make a list of the things you’re loving, or happy about, & read other people’s lists, & it’s a sweet little thing we do. It’s an excellent way to kick off RADICAL SELF LOVE month, too! In fact, consider this another official homework assignment… You can enter it in your Radical Self Love bible if that’s more your style!

Here’s my list!

So so so so so looking forward to seeing Jazzi (in town for NYFW)!; & also Jake!; eating chocolate chip cookies for breakfast; Secret Diary Of A Call Girl season three (!!!); #radicalselflove; Timbaland (Presents Shock Value was SO EFFING GOOD & continues to be); Thierry Mugler’s Alien perfume (I sprayed some on a card in my room & it smells so delicious!); dreaming about Hunter S. Thompson; cavorting around the house in Hopeless Hotel lingerie, fishnets & high heels; ridiculous rings; Iconoclasts again (I saw the one of Mario Battali & Michael Stipe, c‘était magnifique); Cut Copy; The Dish for bringing me coffee & making me soup on a Sunday so I could work all day with no interruptions; inhaling cans of San Pellegrino Aranciata; talking to your favourite fashion designer ever on Twitter (hello Erin Fetherston I love you!); pulling le puppy into bed for cuddles; speaking to smart, brave, encouraging women who attach roots to your dreams & show you how to make them real; prowling around the Hotel Chelsea looking at suites (also apparently half the rooms there are private residences, which I did not know!); goodie bags with Barbie dolls in them!; Wendy of Nitrolicious; wearing tulle petticoats; Harajuku Lovers high heels (LOVE); Sour Patch watermelon slices (new favourite candy); a pile of index cards scrawled with purple ink; sparkly manicures; wearing sassy outfits; having a to do list which is terrifying but empowering; replacing song lyrics with your own; Beyonce; daytime naps; taxi drivers who tell me they like my outfit (“Is that fashion? Very pretty”); toffee sauce; fleur de sel chocolate; sunshine; pineapple for breakfast; Jefferson Airplane – White Rabbit (Mojo Filter Wonderland Mix) (new favourite song); beep music (“It sounds like beeping… Beep beep doot doot”); edIT’s remix of Artsy (I think this is one of my favourite tracks of all time [“You ain’t artsier than me, ‘cause you live in Los Feliz, b!tch you ain’t Jesus”]); see also; my teeny Moleskine planner — fits perfectly in my handbag which ultimately makes me a much more organised person!; giving away a tutu!; feeling more on top of things than I have in a long time; that wonderful feeling of sitting at a clean desk in a clean room with the sunlight streaming in & good music playing at decent volume.

I know I have said this a lot recently but I am so so so looking forward to summer. Seriously, bring it on. I can’t wait any longer! What are your warm weather plans? Mine: motorcycle adventures, going out dancing ALL THE TIME, exploring the city, cocktails, photos, sundresses, high heels, rooftops, general deliciousness. Yes please!