Things I Love Thursday
[ 7 February 2008 ]
My Vogue 2008 calendar — I’m so glad I bought it (it came with the Dec/Jan issue of French Vogue). Beaucoup du beautiful pictures to take me from day to day. There is so much detail in every photo that I’m finding it really inspiring. I love the February model’s short hot pink nails, they are fiiiiierce! (Thanks, Tyra Banks. You have ruined me!) I had hot pink nails when I was in Sydney last & it was totally hot. I need to get my nails done!
Leather jackets — I have been stalking them on Ebay like mad but this morning I finally bit the bullet & bought one. It’s tiny & cropped with a diagonal zip, a belt around the waist, epaulettes on the shoulders & 3/4 sleeves. Too gorgeous. I can’t wait for it to arrive! I am going to rock it all winter. I’m going to wear it with cocktail dresses, jeans, maxi skirts, vintage t-shirts & my collection of turbans! YAY!
Benn Jordan of The Flashbulb — I have loved The Flashbulb for a really long time, but this article makes me love Benn even more. You should download Soundtrack To A Vacant Life — NOT from iTunes — & bliss out.
Lagerfeld Confidential — & the fact that the March edition of Australian Vogue came with a free copy of it. Be still my beating heart. It’s a great piece of film; I saw it at a film festival a while ago & really enjoyed it. I am in love with Mr Lagerfeld, I adore the way his mind works. If you haven’t seen it, you should definitely make the effort.
Wishlists that come true! Some of you will remember my Wishlist For 2008 that I posted a week ago. After I made that collage, I set it as my desktop wallpaper so that I could see it all the time & be reminded of what I wanted. Well, yesterday I received a Lelo Lily in the mail — free. I’m going to review it soon (ooh la la!), but let this serve as a reminder that the law of attraction works!
L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival — It’s coming! There are lots of fantastic events going on & I can’t wait to attend them — & to shake hands with the fabulous Zandra Rhodes! (I met her right-hand woman at the Chelsea Hotel, she was very friendly. She stopped me in the lobby to say that Zandra & I had the same coloured hair...)
iCiNG plans! Ooh baby, wait ‘til you see what I’ve got coming. This year is going to be HUGE & I’m so happy that you’re all along for the ride!
My mini-trampoline! Putting on some good, loud music & jumping up & down on my trampoline is one of the best ways to exercise that I know. It’s also good for getting rid of cellulite, yay!
This poem by Marianne Williamson. I have replaced the word ‘God’ with ‘the Universe’ because I think otherwise it is easy to misconstrue the message. Sorry, Marianne!
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of the Universe. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of the Universe that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
Audrey wanted to get in on it too, so here’s his list!
Robyn — I’m a little behind, I know, but I’m totally obsessed with her latest album right now – especially ‘Konichiwa Bitches’. It’s even my ringtone because I’m a complete dork. The video is amazing, and a little bit Michael Gondry-esque.
Accessories! I’ve gone accessory mad at the moment. My heart/lock necklace is of course paired with everything I’m wearing, but I went and got some charms to make a few more at a bead shop in the city. I also scored an amazing black woven-leather bracelet from a beatiful store in Adelaide called Bauhaus (257 Rundle Street). I brought five different hats with me on my trip (I scored an old grey houndstooth trilby from my grandpa which I’m loving immensely), and I’ve bought four pairs of cheap Kmart white canvas shoes in Adelaide to take home with me.
The February issue of GQ — It has an excellent article about America’s up-and-coming fashion designers for menswear in 2008. It’s great reading, judging from what I skimmed while standing in the store (I’m saving a proper read of it for my flight home on Saturday) but even better is the photo shoot accompanying it. Though it’s nice to look at a designer’s line of clothes, I find it even more inspiring to see what the designers are wearing themselves. Check it out.
Road trips — Though the road between Melbourne and Adelaide isn’t exactly exciting (straight road, a line of bitumen, some trees and a lot of dead grass), it was all kinds of fun. My friend Darren flew to Melbourne just to drive back to Adelaide with me. We stocked up on energy drinks, had a spindle of awesome CDs on standby, and explored little country towns for thrift stores. I bought some hacked in black-and-red Reebok Pumps for FOUR DOLLARS! So grab some friends, fill your tank with gas and get on the open road! Bonus points if you buy mirrored aviator sunglasses from a truck stop. Double bonus word score if only your driving arm gets a tan.
Family — As much fun as it is to go out into the world and make your own life, there’s still something to be said to being back in your old house, in your own room, eating home cooking, playing with the dog and watching cable TV. So get off the internet, all of you, and call your family to tell them you love them and appreciate everything they’ve ever done.
Alright, darlings! Fill the page up with your love & happy heart. TiLT is a great thing to do on a good day, to boost you up even higher, but it is even better to do on days when you feel miserable & dejected. By bringing yourself into the present moment, you will find that you have more to be grateful for than you ever imagined. Give it a try! This means you!
Super-love & cupcakes,
Gala
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I love all the things you’ve mentioned. Having a good family life is important; and getting through problems make you stronger.
Leather jackets are so in :) I saw a few half price.
Last year, my sister blagged one for FIVE POUNDS – yes – FIVE POUNDS, down from SIXTY POUNDS.
It was probably the best bargain ever. :)
Have a lovely Thursday Gala.
I have art class today; and tonight, I’m going out drinking with my friends, because it’s Claire’s birthday.
I’m wearing my new yellow Fenchurch tee, black shorts with tights and heels.
I can’t wait!!!
xox Lucy
YAY! Seeing TiLT pop up in my RSS feed always makes me smile! Sorry in advance for the novel this week. ;)
Tittsworth
I’ve been completely consumed of late by a relatively new, but very passionate, love affair with the Baltimore Club sound. But more about that some other time. What I’m loving this week, is one of the scene’s rising stars, Tittsworth, an “accomplished turntablist whose blend of Baltimore Club, hip-hop, ’80s mashups and remixes drops jaws as well as booties”. Check out one of the recent mixes from the man himself below & if you’re going to download just one, make it the first one, it’s to die for!
http://www.zshare.net/audio/5519433d8e0fba/
http://www.zshare.net/audio/25909749e85e8f/
Melbourne
Not only is there only one more sleep till I leave for a long weekend in Melbourne, I’m also making plans to move there either before the end of the year, or early next year! I am, understandably, super super excited about the prospect of calling Melbourne my home in 2009!
New skincare
After reading mademoiselle Gala Darling’s article, What We’re Using, a couple of weeks ago, I made the decision to start switching up the skincare routine I’ve been following for going on three years now (I know they say “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”, but it’s really not working as hard for me these days as I’d like it to). So I picked up a copy of the book Gala referenced in her article, Supermodel’s Beauty Secrets, while I was shopping in Hamilton over the weekend. Specifically, I was looking for the “favourites that don’t cost a fortune” section where the author recommends products that even supermodels use that won’t break the bank! Based on the author’s suggestions, this is my new routine:
Cleanser: Simple Purifying Cleansing Lotion – lovin’ it! It’s so beautifully light & refreshing!
Toner: Nothing! Like most people, I’ve had some bad experiences with toners, so I’ve decided to give my skin a break from them altogether to see how it responds. However, if it really feels like I need to add this step back into my routine, I’m going to try the book’s recommended rose water & witch hazel or distilled water suggestion!
Moisturiser: Nivea Cream – it’s lovely, but I am finding it quite heavy for my skin even though I’m using just the smallest amount each time. In saying that, it comes so well recommend, even outside of the book, that I’m not going to give up on it that easily!
Eye Gel: The Body Shop Elderflower Eye Gel – I realised when I bought it that I used this product during my teens (when The Body Shop was all the rage, of course) & now I can’t believe I ever stopped! It’s so cooling to apply & such a pick-me-up for your eyes.
Lips: Vaseline Lip Therapy – my lips are feeling altogether more kissable already! ;)
I’m still to purchase a new eye cream & serum, so if anyone has any recommendations it would be most appreciated.
Sprite Zero
Now that I’m caffeine-free & not consuming a litre plus of Diet Coke every day (as I have done for as long as I can remember), I am making a concerted effort to drink more still water during the day. That being said, I have been having the odd “fizzy” craving, which is hard to satisfy when you don’t want something full of sugar or with any caffeine. The solution? Sprite Zero! No sugar & no caffeine & super yum!
Tank Juice
I virtually lived & breathed Tank Juice (www.tankjuice.co.nz) when I was living in Auckland but, with a single Wellington Tank Juice bar located in Queensgate mall way out in Lower Hutt (of all places!), I’ve been deprived of my regular Full-Tank-Mango-Zest-please (mango, kiwifruit, pineapple & passionfruit) fix for the past year or so. Thankfully, all that changed when I was in Hamilton (oh, the shame) on Saturday & spotted a Tank Juice bar in one of the shopping centres I was aimlessly wandering through. It was literally love (again) at first sip! Also, how can something that tastes so good be so good for you! I don’t know, but who am I to question. :)
Sarah Silverman
Just watch this, it really does speak for itself. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnVJZkDuVBM
x
The Marianne Williamson poem is very lovely, and often an insecurity I have. Whether with God or the Universe, how it fits with one’s beliefs or how they read and consture the message, I think it’s a wonderfully uplifting sentiment and hope others see it as well.
That quotation gave me goosebumps. I love those moments when you find something that really speaks to you like that. In fact, I’m about to write it on a piece of paper and hang it on my bedroom wall. :]
& Audrey- I L-O-V-E Konichiwa Bitches!
This week I’m thankful for:
1.) Finding the PERFECT lipstick & lip gloss. It’s an instant boost in confidence.
2.) Going to local rock shows with your girlfriends. (Round 3 is tomorrow night!)
3.) My new jeans that fit like a GLOVE. & they’re from a department store, a place I hardly ever have good luck.
4.) Fashion & beauty magazine spreads that inspire you. I went out and bought a new load of makeup after a spread I just saw in Seventeen. (Seventeen doesn’t get enough cred! It’s a great magazine for teenage girls -a.k.a-me)
4.) Reading “Things I Love Thursdays” and finding that amazing quote!
Oh! I should also add to the list of things I certainly love:
John Fluevog shoes, that I intended to buy at full price, being super on sale. Meaning I can get two lovely pairs instead! And the lovely Chicago store employees calling to tell me that they would waive the shipping, too.
Misconstrue what message?
Woo! What a great Thursday…
having today off i am out looking for new jobs & i feel confident about it for the FIRST time in my entire life.
my job ‘letting me go’ after my contract ended usually, the old-Tasj would be FREAKING OUT but i am cool, calm & collected. EFT is a ca-razy thang and so is the Universe so blah! i’ll let them do all the work :)
recieving mail who doesn’t love that?!
my friends i always say my friends but really, even though I don’t have many, at least one of my friends will do or say something amazing every week that inspires me, makes me laugh or cry out with wonder at just how great they are. i also LOVE making new friends!
melbourne damn this is such a cool place, I am finding alleyway-wonders all the time, and it makes me wish i had the funds to open up a lil store or something
subway healthy-ish-takeaways. what DO they put in their teriyaki chicken? i’m sure i’m addicted…
eye-candy on public transport damn there are some good looking people around here.
Felicity — Are you going to bring your lover-man over when you move or are you flying solo?! Also — Nivea Soft is a lighter version of Nivea Creme. I’m using it now & it rules. Keep your Nivea Creme & use it in winter or on super-dry areas. & my CD serums are rocking my world, still. I give them two very enthusiastic thumbs uppppp!
Hey sweets! Oooh I’m having a great day! How gorgeous is that opening picture? Yummy. And I knew of that lovely quote, but had only come across it as being part of a Nelson Mandela speech. Thanks for ID-ing the originator.
I love:
- All the pieces of my ballet-teaching-empire are continuing to fall into place. Whoo!
- Gym-instructing ambitions also progressing. Had a productive wee chat with the gym manager thru the car window on the side of the road!
- A further less-thrilling but highly lucrative work opportunity arising.
- Waitangi Day. I luuuurve me a good historic vibe.
- Freeview. Now I can (finally!) get C4 and Maori TV – in time for Waitangi Day!
- Back to school – catching up with my gorgeous friends.
- Making the mammoth trek to Takapuna Beach on Tuesday after school to discover the water was as warm as a bath – incredible!
- Making biscuits.
- Making lemon honey and eating it off the spoon!
- My super-sweet neighbour who lets me raid her lemon tree.
- Being fully accepting of my un-coolness (the debate on Audrey’s post about concert T-shirts was hugely amusing).
- Realising that when I was little, I never thought I’d grow up to be as much of a bogan as I am.
- Choreographing exquisite ballet routines to Nineties power-ballads.
- Hanging with my parents yesterday.
- My lover-man.
- Sewing.
- TiLT & Gala & Audrey & the nonpareils – kisses!
—spending a rainy afternoon making valentines with friends.
—smiling at strangers.
Music— I am pretty sure I would not be going without it! I am loving my usual favorites, which include Fall Out Boy’s album “Take This To Your Grave” and anything at all by The Academy Is… or All Time Low.
Driving— I can’t wait to get my license. Nothing is as beautiful as the interstate when the sun in rising. It feels like going somewhere.
iCiNG!— I totally just found this recently, and I’m addicted to the fun and fabulous beauty and love going around here. It is cementing my plans to start a fashion blog for myself and others!
Basement Concerts— My friend’s annual Teahouse involves lots of silly looking emo boys and girls packed into her basement with some sound equipment and way too many amps. It’s going to be amazing.
Rainbow Sprinkles— They make everything better.
It’s nice to think about things I love when I’m feeling down.
oooh i’ve got the Marianne Williamson quote stuck on a canvas on my wall….and i LOVE it! so inspiring!
Other things i am LOVING this week are:
* the beautiful sunshine!
* receiving texts of appreciation from my best friend (much love!)
* corkboards layered with inspiration, lists and crazy pictures!
* the plant in my lounge room which has TRANSFORMED the vibe of the room
* grace
* research and mind expansion
* exercise to happy music!
Hope everyone has an amazing day filled with bubbles and rainbows and angel kisses!
PS – Gala, can we have a sneak peek at your Icing plans??!!!! (i think i need to work on the whole patience thing…... ;> )
xxx
how about an article on using the law of attraction, eh gala?!
great post, i will have to think of my own TiLT!
Miz Gala – bringing lover-boy (he’s only 21 so more of a lover-boy than a lover-man ;>) with me is the plan, but I’m waaay more keen on the move than he is, so I guess we’ll see! I am definitely bringing Slug with me though! Oh wow, thanks, I might try & pick up Nivea Soft while I’m shopping & what not this weekend, I’ll look for those CD serums too! Merci beaucoup! x
PS: Melbourne is a stepping stone for me though, I wanna move to New York or somewhere in Europe (*not* London, I’m not sure I can see myself living there) in a couple of years! :D x
1. Snow! It’s been snowing like crazy here, and it’s just ridiculously pretty.
2. My new orange winter jacket. It makes me feel like a little pumpkin (frolicking about in the snow!).
3. Karen Elizabeth Gordon’s The Well-Tempered Sentence, which is the spunkiest little punctuation handbook ever, and keeps my commas (somewhat) in line.
4. Homemade soup for chilly winter evenings. :)
Wow, I cannot believe that its Thursday already.
-Searching for a new job, so many possibilities.
-Finally sorting out my life. ie searching for a job I will love, re-enrolled at uni, setting up my art & design studio and working on some pieces to send to magazines to try and score some freelance work
-Winter 08 Fashion. Oh my, I cannot wait.
-Elle UK. I think Gala mentioned this a while ago, so I checked out some issues and I am loving it. Other fave mags are In Style and Simply You
-Being pain free. After a week of severe pain I finally seem to be getting better. Yay!
-Smoothies. Another Gala inspiration. Last night I wanted a drink, other than water, that was not too sweet. Since our fridges only had horrible carbonated drinks, which my tum tum does not appreciate, I decided to make a smoothie. In goes banana, frozen raspberries, greek yoghurt and milk. Yum! Had another one for breakfast.
-Clear blue skies, ahhh summer
Yoga – and exercise in general. As an ex-ballet dancer who let herself go, I have been very ashamed of how unfit I’ve become. I kicked up an exercise routine back in December and have just started yoga. My muscles currently hate me, but I’m convinced a sweet pink bath will fix this.
My eBay addiction – This could be a bad thing, but oh the LOOT, the LOOT I tell you! That said, I may need to purchase a third wardrobe. Bad bad bad me.
Swing dancing solo in your kitchen in nothin’ but lingerie and heels – you need a decent-sized kitchen for this, but oh my.
Making rose meringues – Speaks for itself!
Happy thursday!
Felicity — I think you & I are on the same path :>
Natalie — LOOT! I loves me some loot too. I am awaiting 4 packages at the moment. What have you been buying?!
Hehe what a question – a beautiful/grotesque candy pink ruffled lace and taffeta 50’s ballgown with bolero (a-cupcake-in-a-dress), a pink taffeta diamante-buttoned schoolgirl-esque 50’s dress, a pink floral 50’s sundress, a lavender chiffon 60’s party dress with balloon sleeves, black leather 70’s riding-type boots with strap details … the list goes on!!! I’m also on a Mansfield-pink kick at the moment, which I will have to balance out with something hard/androgynous, I think. What are you waiting on at the moment?
I also meant to say, I used to have the Williamson poem taped up on my bedroom wall when I was about fifteen. It’s such a good – and accurate – message :)
OMG Gala, I’ve been listening to Konichiwa Bitches on repeat for the last month and every time it’s reminded me of you. Good to know I wasn’t completely on the wrong track, but still it’s kinda spooky!
Also, I was just loving that crazy Elizabethan underwater shoot you’ve taken a photo of – I love the ones with the model in the crinoline especially!
Things I love:
– Feathery butterfly hairclips- Earning some money to spend on butterfly hairclips
- Making pancakes and going into hysterical giggling fits with my sister
- BBC Radio 4
- Lemon yellow! I’ve just started wearing it and it suits me so much more than I expected! Yay!
- Books about the mythology of clouds and the moon. Especially ones filled with gorgeous pictures.
- Ebay loot as well! I’m awaiting some fabulous dresses and a typewriter…
Natalie — It sounds like you have exquisite taste! I think you need a leather jacket too, to go over those dresses. I’m waiting on a Jari Love fitness DVD, a Bryan Kest yoga DVD, a vintage Kenzo silk scarf & my leather jacket. Though I just know that I’m going to start calling it a “yacket”. Haha.
Char — Yum! What kind of typewriter?
I love…
* getting offers from university at last! *getting an interview for the first ‘art, philosophy and contemporary studio practices’ course!!! (but I am so scared) *getting over an unrequited crush -thanks gala! *that konichiwa video! *second chances *reading ‘the beauty myth’ by naomi wolf *and Juno! Ellen page is amazing and I want to marry Michael Cera!Ooh, I just realised Robyn was on Audrey’s list – oops! Still, you’re the same person in my head ;)
Heehee, it’s a vintage Imperial “The Good Companion” typewriter, with a gold crest on it. Apparently it needs a good clean but I got it cheap and I’m excited about the project of getting it sparkling again! Do you have one?
I love that poem, Gala!
Have you read Girlosophy? That poem is in the first book, along with hundreds of other little inspirations!
lolarose — CONGRATULATIONS! Yay for university offers! Go you!
Char — Any typewriter with a gold crest on it gets my seal of approval. I have four typewriters, I think. All sorts. Olivetti, Brother & Smith-Corona :>
Kylie — Not in detail! I’ve flicked through it in bookshops & it looks pretty cool. Maybe I could get it from the library.
* My new job which lets me wear whatever I want and draw all the time and come to work at 4pm (I’m a telemarketer!)
* My friend Joe, for being so very sweet all the time
* Getting into uni and doing a course I know I’ll love!
* Sticky (in Degraves Subway) and all the fabulous people there who let me come and sit and chat
* The new badge dear Lou made me with sticky tape
* A Knight’s Tale because it is such a great movie and in respect of Heath Ledger.
* Long cardigans over other outfits
* Doing embarrassing things like dropping tampons on ex-teachers and having friends with whom to laugh over them!
Oooh I love Olivetti ones, that’s my next target! I love the cute little duck egg blue ones! I feel an obsessive collection coming on…
My New Blog – The Twilight Tales – I’ve never been brave enough to share my writings (more ramblings) with anyone, let alone decorating them with drawings – my friend found some and told me they were beautiful – told me I had beauty like ‘twilight’ in my fairytales and monsters. So I started a blog to keep track of beautiful ‘twilight’ things. No one reads it – but it still makes me happy.
I love:
*scoring a column at my student magazine *very ugly but lovable boat-shoes *the new Mountain goats album *biking to work on my 70’s pink and white bike!
Yay.
I’ve had a depressing day so maybe this will help. Things I Love:
1. My friends
2. My eyes
3. The Beatles: “With a Little Help from My Friends”
4. Andrea Bocelli
5. The New York Giants!!!!!!!
6. Bracelets that wind around your upper arm
7. Writing cheesy haikus
8. The moment when you suddenly realize the PERFECT ending to the novel you’re working on
9. Hula-hooping.
10. eBay’s vintage section
Char — I have always wanted a rainbow of typewriters (red, orange, yellow, blue, green, indigo, violet) to sit in a row along a bookcase. One day!
Meg — Oh my god! That body paint dragon is amazing! My jaw dropped! You rule!
That would be beautiful. It would be nice if you could get coloured ribbons to put in them, so you could type in rainbows too!
I actually ordered a Nea (which is like a Lily but glossy and slightly cheaper for us girls on a budget) but because of a glitch I have to re-order it! So pretty:) I might wait for you review to purchase it though.
Things I love:
-New Job Challenges
-Positive thinking chants on the way to work!
-Anticipation of clothes arriving in the mail!
++ New sheets to keep me warm on these long, rainy nights
++ MY NEW PROM DRESS. It’s off the rack, but it was on clearance, fit me perfectly, and was to darling to pass up.
++ Nirvana ‘Unplugged’ and Fall Out Boy ‘Infinity On High’
++ My sister, the other princess of dumbassia
++ Watching Rocky Horror clips on youtube. I need to see that movie no matter what!!!
++ Bubble gum
Things I LOVE Thursday
-Melbourne on rainy days like today
-My daughter’s blue eyes that look just like her dad’s. Genetics are so cool! – Feeling grateful for working from home. – Avocados – Peach green tea – Feeling excited about being a published author soon! The book is due to be released in less than 16 weeks. It’s such a buzz! – The Law of Attraction
oh yeah, and I LOVE Thursdays!
Sarah xx
- Soon to be husband covered in car grease and jean. yum. – Wedding dress hunting – Bright red stickings – Afternoon nas – The Office Series 1 and 2 – Sweeney Todd soundtrack – Spinach and feta pie – White cotton sheets that are crispy – Kinder surprises – Curling up for the aforementioned nap with my cat in my arms. – Cinnamon – gOOD hair days.
things i love this week:
+ my boyfriend!
+ barack obama.
+ jay-z’s american gangster album
+ pay day!
+ gatlin lewis
How did you do your hair in that picture of you with pink nails???
It’s beautiful!
Things I love today:
- Finishing my homework on time – New hot pink nail polish (even though it chips off faster than I can say nail) – Having a desktop that rotates like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foN4Xkj9gVk it is a bit faster on real life though – Being home after a twelve hour day at school – Jello!!! Specially the raspberry one!! – The Starbucks that I have on campus – Faith class (which has anything to do with everything BUT faith) – Internship with my friend Sara – Having my own interns – My new friend from Chile, Nicolas – Dieguito saying I love you in a friendly way always – Hector calling me gorgeous everytime he sees me – Clear skies – The Saks Fifth Avenue that opened in Mexico, even though I can’t afford anything there – Hugs from my friend Hans – Playing with my Maximus – Helping Sara by doing psychological tests – Not having Equations class – Russian cutting his class short – Operative Systems class – Coffee from the engineering machine – Engineering polo shirts – New books on Java
I’m such a geek, but I love it. BEsides, I’m a cute and hot geek.
Kisses.
Oh my is it that time again?
I love…
* Mr Smaggle
* Triple J
* My new AA socks
* Rushing through all my work so I can sneak off a little early
* Planning a double date for Valentines Day
* Rubber bracelets
* Getting my hair cut
* Comments on my blog – they me SO HAPPY!
* Making a travel monkey with TWO SURPRISES!
:) Melbourne Fashion Festival! Now I wish I were back in Melbourne (I emailed you a few days ago saying we had moved). Your leather jacket sounds great; I’m still working up the courage to wear one though.
Elixabeth — I backcombed the front & then hairsprayed it! Simple but effective!
Thursday is so the best day of the week!
TiLT:
-This crazy little athlete of a kitten that I am trying to convince my mum to let me have. She is allergic to cat hair, so my convincing isn’t really working.
-Watching silly shows on cable tv.
-Totally unhealthy but seriously yummy charcoal chicken with roast vegetables!
-Getting away from home for four nights in a row: the only way to currently preserve my sanity.
-Annnddd… Spending all day thursday at my beautiful boyfriends house!
Have an awesome thursday everything!
Xo
Gosh, that jacket sounds visually very awesome, but buying a leather jacket isn’t a very vegetarian thing to do, let alone vegan. And it’s definitely not raw.
pen — You’re right. But I’m not doing the raw vegan thing for animal rights, I’m doing it for my physical benefit (though the preservation of animal life is a cool bonus). I will continue to buy leather shoes until the end of my days!
You know, it bothers me that you took out the word “God” from the poem. I think that if you are to post a poem, then you should keep it the way the author intended it to be, and add your own remarks afterward.
Please don’t think that I am some evangelical Christian; I would be just as bothered by someone taking “The Universe” out and putting in “God.”
I think the reason why this disturbs me a little is that it reminds me too much of censorship.
Sherry — Well, in my experience, using the word “God” can lead to problems. People get upset about it very easily. I also didn’t want people to skim over it just because of two three-letter words, which is what I was personally tempted to do the first time I read it. I was just trying to keep the peace!
Mmmm.
Today, definitely liking the fact that it’s a little cooler, so rocking out some cardigans is totally in.
Also, the common room at my school, with the musos singing “The Toast Song” (“Oh my piece of toast, it is you I love the most, from coast to coast, I just have to boast”).
Finally getting over my lastest mega-dose of anxiety…
And getting back into the coffee because of this.
W. H. Auden.
T. S. Elliot.
Reading “White Teeth”.
And knowing that I only have a half day tomorrow, and am having a cupcake making adventure on the weekend with one of my favourite people.
HOORAY!
xx
I’ve been having such an excellent week this week that I just couldn’t wait for Thursday to roll around for TiLT!
- Seeing my absolute favourite Dan Kelly tonight. – My new James Dean mug. – Booking in hairdressers appointments. – Wednesday off from school, awesome! – A fabulous, new art teacher who lets us create anything we want. – Pink cupcakes with love hearts. – Printing out lots of inspiring photos to put up near my desk. – Family love. – Laying in bed at night and listening to the rain with the cat by my side. – Road trips. – Amazingly inspiring people who I am proud to call my friends.
Tilt
tank haha i had my mango tank fix today :) its very nice paired with chicken sushi :)
shopping sprees or manking epic plans for them, i’ve got cash to burn!
horrorpops new album kiss kiss kill kill is ubertastic!
gluten free goodies i recently found out i cant have any gluten in my diet, so today i found some lush choccie biccies for a treat :)
fresh black cherries melt in your mouth goodness!
parcels in the mail today i recieved a book on old hollywood glamour days and some amazing heart earrings :D! and some art deco style cicada brooches – ooooooo ;)
colouring my hair black and cobalt blue = love
creative makeup taking photos of it to post in livejournals’ eyeshadowsluts :)
I looooooooove that first pic you posted. It is gorgeeeeeeeeeeoussss! Is that from the calendar?
TiLT!
+finding out my sister has an oven in the bun! squee!
+spending 1 day a week in utter pastry glory at my friend kev’s house (he bakes oh so well)
+taking pictures of those pastries
+finally knowing where i want to go in life
+saving up for a piano!
Super exciting!
My boyfriend ringing me for advice on a serious topic. It really made me feel like what I had to say was important to him. (It also made me realise that my ex never asked my advice on anything!)
Waking up to hugs and the sound of rain on the window, while buried under a doona
Sitting on the couch watching The L Word cause I feel the start of the flu coming on so I’m trying to take it easy so it doesn’t take hold.
Realising I’ve been able to live off my earnings from my own business for six months now (I’m a freelance animator and designer) – looks like I CAN do this!
TiLT
+ My Mums chiken risoto
+ planning fun stuff for the weekend
+ actually having money in my bank account
+ darjeeling limited -WAS A FANTASTIC FILM
+ My computer – which has recentley come back from recovery as it had a near fatal tradgedy 2 weeks ago and would not start!!
+ Andy Warhol – the exhibt was awsome
+ Lyssy May- makes beatuiful handbags and they can also personally make you one if you choose style material and and what type of handle (my faves are the ones with chopstick handles)
http://www.lyssymay.com/
they are real gems
xx
- Kenickie. Best forgotten band of the 90s as far as I’m concerned. I’m obsessed with their first album – how can anyone not love a song that contains the line ‘we’re class we’ve got class’?! Exactly.
- It’s almost half term. Which means two weeks of school. It’s going to be amazing.
- Possession, by A.S. Byatt. I started this ages ago but I picked it up again a few days ago and now I’m obsessed. It’s just fantastic, and I didn’t realise it’d be so compelling.
- Paul Celan. His poetry is so so so fantastic and beautiful and sad.
- Risk! Because I’ve been playing a version of it on Facebook and last night I took over the world.
- London. I went there the other day and even though I was on a school trip and in a rubbish part of it I still loved it.
TiLT:
*The weather nearly being cool enough for me to wear my little black leather biker jacket again (and unlike some super bargains mentioned on here, mine was a looooong layby. but very very worth it)
*Not having cried today. It sounds terrible i know, but for some reason it’s been a rough week. I’m really going to try hard to push the law of attraction stuff this week!!
*buying the cutest hat today for $9. Perfect for upcoming rainy autumn frizz!
*The new gym i’ve signed up at opening next weekend – I can’t wait!!
*Having a great afternoon at work with a co-worker that is usually painful.. he bought my love with an easter egg… hehe
*Having the day off tmrw!!! Yayyyyy!!!! I’m broke but my room is messy and i want to get a new blog going on. Fingers crossed for productivity!!
*And last of all, iCing, for always having the answers and inspiration I need!!
love to all,
xoxo
- staying up talking all night with my boyfriend, still, after 3 and a half years.
- the fact that it’s starting to get cooler, weather wise.
- patent leather (or plastic, i go for the vegetarian option) and silver studs. i just bought a headband incorporating both!
- jiffies- those little ballet shoes, i so want some!
- the fact that valentines and my 21st are just around the corner
- turning my life around- i’m getting organised and healthy!!!
xoxo – gen
today i’m grateful for:
-my mom making me hot chocolate &listening to me ranting about my ex, even if she’s old&tired&just wants to go to bed:)I’m trying to treasure these moments as much as I can because in a while I’ll be moving out & very far from my family!
-music!in particular damien rice’s 9 album which I have recently re-discovered & is now constantly playing in my car, & tonight’s gig by a local rockabilly band I’m going to with my friends!let’s rock:D
-harry potter!oh my, I never thought I’d be caught up in this thing, but those novels are indeed lovely, & they make me so happy!!
-being able to pick up again my jogging routine thanks to decent weather again(I’ll have to buy some waterproof/technical garments for jogging sooner or later though! )!
-gala’s wise tips!
have a great week!!:)
Things I love at the moment – fabulous outfits! Saw this on Trademe tonight and immediately thought of you Gala http://www.trademe.co.nz/Clothing/Womenswear/Dresses/Size-10/auction-139419663.htm I’m sure the other nonpareils will find it as easy as I can to imagine you rocking this!
The most amazing thing that happened to me this week was stopping off at the Belgium waffle house off Degraves St, and ordering my coffee in French to the French-speaking owner.
And I was totally understood!
It was the absolutely best, most empowering feeling to actually speak another language. It put me in the most amazing mood, and made me so keen to keep learning!
Nadia, you rule. xxxxx
Feeling a bit bleh as our heating has stopped working and it’s freezing but am trying to keep hap-hap-happy _
Things i love Thursday:
*Memories of my time in Dublin last weekend & still laughing at all the photos and good times
*The buddah box my BF bought me all the way from Tibet…...it’s great to listen to it at night while relaxing for bed time.
*Flowers on my desk….i love freesia right now
*Loving the Ben’s cookies and Lost night i had with my BF last night…..at long last Lost is back yay!
That Robyn video is crazy (and shows how far behind I am on pop music, since the last song I heard by Robyn was in 1995: Do You Really Want Me, http://youtube.com/watch?v=OVr0iT4Nhsc).
TiLT:
*Finding something to wear to a wedding two weekends away, dresscode: “dress to feel beautiful..”
*The dress from queen vic night markets: pink, orange&black floraly kind of print, flowy and comfortable.perfect wedding wear me thinks..
*black bead necklace from same markets, black bulgy seedpods goes so well with the dress
*Finally trying Crabapple cupcakes! bought some for friends at markets was like I wonder who makes these delightful things, turn over the wrapper squeal “oh my gosh crabapple! gala wrote about these..” lol
*My friends; paul&anges house, so chilled and so well decorated
*King Valley Dairy Yoghurt with cut nectarines, peaches &drizzled with honey! so yum.
*TILT!- thinking it would be so hard to write this weeks list feeling so miserable but was actually quite easy!
bigfatsquishly love Icing comunity!
xxoo
TiLT
~ New job!
~Knowing that I have exactly 6 weeks till I go to Japan for a year on exchange :D
~Jasmine green tea… mmm
~My mums collection of old sewing patterns
~Seeing all my friends again (well that would be TiLWed) But since I’m still thinking about it I say it counts :D
~My watermelon plant. The one watermelon on it seems to grow a ridiculous amount in size each day! It’s the size of a fist at the moment.
~Red velvet ribbons. I like them everywhere! In my hair, hanging off my drawer handles on my ankles.
~Rediscovering my parents 60’s song collection
~Learning a really really important lesson in life.
~Rain! I loved the rain in Melb today.
And last but most importantly…
~iCiNG!
~my new red velvet pants
~pink hiacint standing merrily on my cupboard
~renovating my old (why oh why i forgot about it till last week?) typewriter- real olschool. black with golden name and glass button tops. but why it have to be so loudly?
~reading whole bunch of books i bought myself recently(i really did spent fortune on them), soaking coffee that’s starting to be colder and colder from my favourite cobalt blue mug
~my last thrift trip treasures (velvet black blouse with little vintage looking poodles whooah-gorgeous , turquoise underskirt with tulle edge and few more)
~learning how to stand on a head- i still can’t, but it makes me laugh!
~chocolate mint everything
~daytime naps with my cat on my face
~multi veg and fruit juice
~watching movies, that i’ve seen for twenty times each, saying dialogues along with the movie
~my job! (i’m translating culinary programs FROM english- the easier way:) ) i do it from home with all advantages and disadvantages of it.
~ at this certain moment munching the last of my dark chocolate and walnut muffins!
azzurra- give your patient mum big hug from me. when i read that part something inside me said awww..:)
1.my friends
2.new unexpected perspectives
3.discovering great things on the internet
4.books
5.monopol magazine (that’s a German art magazine)
6.going to concerts on saturday
7.waiting for cute necklaces I ordered online
8.MAC fluidline
9.American Cream sloid perfume by LUSH
10.the dance festival which took place in my town every year (it starts in a few weeks!yeah)
TiLT
#1; finally getting all of my degree change sorted. it’s such a huge weight off my shoulders and now i can’t wait to start university again in september doing a course i will truly love #2; my family. even though i have been known to bitch and moan about them, recently they have really been there for me and i am so super grateful for it. i didn’t realise just how supportive they are, and how much they want to see me happy. #3; dropping off apartment forms today! #4; my boy. he is adorable and sweet and we recently booked a holiday to new york together (and we are most definatly going on the satc tour!) #5; the feeling that is pulling out an old dress from your wardrobe and realising how in love with it you are #6; politics! i have always been a political junkie and it makes me super happy to see how interested everyone is in the ’08 presidential cycle.have a great day! xoxo
1. Spending all of yesterday playing video games and having tea and biscuits with my boyfriend
2. My new pair of jeans that fit me perfectly
3. Waiting for my CD of Kodo – Taiko drumming! – to arrive
4. Looking forward to going to the zoo this weekend! I haven’t been in years!
5. Going to zoology lectures (I’m at university) even though I’m supposed to be studying Philosophy and Politics (and therefore being really happy at university for possibly the first time in two years!)
6. Looking forward so much to spending six weeks working in a zoo this summer. The thought of it keeps me happy when I feel sad =)
TILT!!! Eeeeeee!!!
* The face that I went for my first English surf of ’08 yesterday despite the freezing sea temperatures. * Pilates, it’s the answer! * Lavender and Honeybush herbal tea * Being re-united with my dad’s amazing cooking after a month away :)
Xxx
nutella – amaaaaaaazing. nothing else to it.
willpower – I woke up this morning with the sorest (sp?) throat, I actually couldnt talk, and my nose was running like a tap, and all blocked and a thumping headache and I was about to call work to say I wouldnt be coming in tonight for late night but I thought no, I cant afford to be sick so I talked myself out of being sick and ended up going to dancing AND work :)
op-shopping – I’m going tomorrow morning before dancing. pretty excited :)))
~noisy and or synthy pop music for weird girls! eg: violetta beauregarde :D
http://www.sendspace.com/file/fi5o2b (kiii- 4littlejoy)
http://www.sendspace.com/file/rofyry (violette beauregarde- try to misunderstand this one)
~my pyjamas. that sounds so uncool, but they’re not daggy i promise! they’re SO GREAT especially if you avoid leaving the house like me.
~furry hot water bottles (its almost as good as a snuggle from a boy or pet or pet boy)
~vegan cheesecake made by my lovely friend
~dressing like your mum did in the 60s. in my case, thats a (60s style) mohair skirt suit. but any of those cute vintage skirt/dress with matching jacket things are the cutest thing ever, you look so pulled together and elegant. plus theyre really flattering.
~sushi! i can make sushi. i am a genius.
the end.
Snow Days-
So much snow here. I figured the effort of digging out my car and driving on treacherous roads was not worth going to a job I loathe. I called in and drank cocoa the rest of the day.
“Say Anything” shirt-
Its soo cute. Cartoony Godzilla terrorizing the streets.
Planning my trip to Portland OR-
I’ve been wanting to go to Portland for awhile now. I figured that I just need to get a budget together and I’ll be set. In the meantime I’ve been researching hotels, restaurants, and places that I must see. I’m getting very excited.
I’m loving the rainy weather we had today – an excuse to put on big black boots and splash in puddles with my dog, even though it’s still technically summer.
I’m loving Jason Stratham – I picked up the Transporter and Transporter 2 for $10 each at sanity. He is so my perfect man.
I love having a subscription to Australia Vogue, pretending I can afford everything but just don’t want to buy it (teehee – as if!)
Finally I love my friend Casey, who will drive across town in a mad rush before he goes to work just to lend me twenty dollars because I forgot to ring him and say I didn’t need it any more :) I love my friends.
-Planning a get-together with a fellow nonpareil!
-Watching silly clips on YouTube.
-Bright February days.
-The incredible bedhead I’ve got at the moment.
Water with a dash of rose syrupdelicious.-Filling up my notebooks like mad!
-Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn.
-FRUiTS magazine.
-Experimenting with acupressure, with good results.
-Cath Kidston’s gorgeous floral-print scarves and plimsolls- right on my wishlist for spring and summer, along with a pair of heart-shaped sunglasses!
-Being sensible with myself and avoiding going down the wrong paths.
* Waiting to start my second year of uni… and hardly able to wait to start, I’m so excited! I started uni because I was unemployed and lost, and by a lucky fluke I find that I LOVE IT! It might have taken me a few years, but I’m finally studying something and working towards something I truly love.
* Going to my first public poetry reading. I’ve been writing poetry – albeit crap poetry – for years, but I’ve never gone to a reading or read publicly. I went to my first reading this week, and it’s inspired me to revisit my old work not to mention work on some completely new and awesome stuff.
* Volunteering for the Adelaide Fringe Festival. I love the Fringe, I’ve been a patron since I can remember, and this year I found out that I can actually be involved. I’m volunteering as many hours I can manage, because not only will it be valuable experience for my future, but it is a cause I love and cherish.
* Bickford’s Iced Tea cordial. Because it is awesome.
I have a lot of love this Thursday!
(1) Spring weather in the middle of winter! It’s been around 18-20 degrees C for the past two days, and I’ve been loving sitting out side in my jeans and tee-shirts, with maybe a light jumper.
(2) Getting into university! I have been accepted to one of my top three unis for their computer forensics programme.
(3) Finishing the neck on my pullover in toxic neon green I am knitting. I have to finish the other side of the neck and do the sleeves, then knit it all together and I’m done!
(4) Having naturally rosey cheeks due to being slightly ill. I may have to find a rouge that this colour, because I am in love with the rosey cheeked look.
(5) Being brave enough to start posting on Things I love Thrusday. This is sucha great idea and has lifted my spirts for the day.
(6) Having only 120 more days until I leave high school behind for good!
(7) Getting a 91.9% on my Advanced Placement Biology test, and a 90% on my Advanced Placement Statistics test.
(8) Making glutean free hot cross buns and icing them with buttercreme.
(9) Eating more raw foods and not feeling hungery.
Things I’m loving today!
- The adorable Japanese dress-up doll/fashion site http://pupe.jp — you take pictures of your favorite fashion items, share them, and earn points towards dressing up your little dollie. It’s the most awesome thing.
- Painting my fingernails silver and my toes a dark dark red. Oooh, so glam!
- The Top Model behind-the-scenes episode from last night, with Joanie and Toccara and Heather giving background gossip. SO happy to see them again. I heart Joanie.
- Having the start of a story in my Moleskine notebook, and knowing that my teacher loved my writing voice.
- The fact that I have a BIG interview today and so I’m dressed up all fab for it. So. Excited. So. Nervous. It’s going to be amazing no matter what happens.
-paying off my student loans!
-70% dark Lindt chocolate
Making serious progress on my novel-and not giving up on days when I’m scared-getting a raise on Tuesday
-my classic black pumps, which make me feel oh-so-sophisticated
Things I Love!
-going to my university’s annual dance show tonight! :D
-Jazz night at a swish club with my lovely lovely friends!
-My brand new boyfriend! Not only is he delicious to look at, but he’s hilarious, sweet, and can cook!
-It’s almost the weekend, which means there will be fun for everyone!
-Walking past a preschool every morning on my way to class. Adorable kids make me want babies!
-Beautiful sunny days! :D
Things I Love:
Cooking! It may not be raw, but I made my boyfriend and myself a delicious peach chicken last night, with a butternut squash rice pilaf. It was so tasty! I still have squash left in the refrigerator, plus some spinach and chicken broth. I can’t wait to whip something up this weekend!
Shopping! Last week I found two perfect additions to my wardrobe: a purple v-neck from American Apparel and an orange cardigan from H&M. Both were exactly what I needed, and fit in my wardrobe so well.
Life Plans I’ve been making some decisions in my life recently, and they make me feel amazing. I’m going to graduate from college a semester early, work for several months, then go to graduate school. Having goals really enlivens me.
Moving Out I’m living in an apartment off-campus next year, and I’m already decorating it in my head! Yay!
Warm weather It’s been so lovely outside the past few days that I haven’t had to wear a heavy coat. Just going outside in a sweater or blazer is a lovely thing.
Also… Across the Universe on DVD, attending parties, and my wonderful boyfriend
-giving my friend a birthday present he genuinely likes (I never thought I would have a real boy mate, let alone buy him a good present :P)
-lasagne with crispy crunchy salad: they go so well together
-sitting down with Аквариум playing and a ton of work to do on my Russian Oral about them. Their music is the perfect antidote to stress :)
OK… Things I love this Thursday:
- Lucas paw paw ointment. I brought a tube with me when I moved to the UK and my mates are converted. It cures everything and makes my lips soft and smooth. Some of my work mates have asked me to get some sent over from Oz for them.
- Walking home from the tube station, listening to my iPod. I sing with headphones on and smile. I don’t think the locals are used to happy around here.“Ice cream is going to save the day. Again.”
This weeks favorites:
-NEW ROOM
I just painted my room a light blue (completely different than the neon yellow/green living-in-a-Sprite-can colors) and I’ve just hung all my art. LOVE. All of my favorite photos and drawings are hanging on my walls, and all my coffee table books are stacked under my orange-sheeted bed. INCREDIBLE.
-SUNSHINE
We haven’t got a lot of it here on the East Coast. All rain and no sun makes me a sad girl, but now… I haven’t stopped wearing my sandals with my new
-KARATE JACKET
My cousin took karate in 2nd grade, and his tunic shirt is the new perfect tank top cover to hide the winter tan! It’s got a red piping, with KUNG POW (no joke) embroidered in cursive and Korean on the left/right chests parts. I haven’t stopped wearing it since it came in the mail (for my little brother). On that note:
domo arigoto, guys! (what does this mean?)
My favorites this week:
http://thisisstar.com/blog/?p=55
Gala, don’t take this in offence, but how can you claim to be a vegan and buy leather jackets at the same time? I’m a vegan, and to me it’s not just a diet, it’s a complete lifestyle.
Emma — Well, I don’t actually call myself vegan. The way I eat is raw & vegan, but that doesn’t extend to my lifestyle. I am much too appreciative of wool & leather for that!
Emma — Actually, having said that, some (hardcore) vegans I know will actually occasionally buy leather shoes etc. off Ebay, figuring that because it’s secondhand or vintage that they’re not directly supporting the industry. Since my jacket is vintage I suppose I am doing the same. People seem to believe that about buying vintage fur, too, but I’m not totally convinced. Surely buying it at any point in the chain strengthens the overall value & therefore keeps the industry going? What are your thoughts on that?
-Beach! Gonna be here for all month, and I’m getting so tanned! :D
-Apricots, cause there are in season and they rock!
-Having a car still rocks my world
-The pictures my sister sends of her son. He’s SO cute, I can’t wait to finnally meet him :)
oooh i have one big love today: husband buying tickets for us to see Swan Lake by the Australia Ballet ON MY BIRTHDAY in April. i can’t wait!
also, i’m pretty sure you can’t reduce cellulite with exercise. in fact i have a feeling that there’s no research to prove that you can reduce it at all! if you have any info that says otherwise, can you let me know?
lcmo — Sounds like the best birthday ever!
Okay, re: cellulite.
From Wiki: “Dieting does not get rid of the dimpled appearance, but a balanced diet and exercise may help to reduce the fat content within the distorted cells, reducing their contribution to the dimpling.”
http://www.womentowomen.com/detoxification/cellulite.aspx
(“Exercise, deep breathing and massage are three fundamental ways to stimulate the cleansing flow of the lymphatic vessels. Exercise that targets lymph includes any type of up and down motion, such as skipping rope or jumping on a trampoline. Even as little as five minutes a day can help move the sludge collecting in your lymph vessels.”)
http://www.iconocast.com/News_Files/HNews8XC_X_05/Health6.htm
(“Yinka has discovered that exercising on a mini trampoline – a technique known as ‘rebounding’, which is popular in the U.S. – is the only way to strengthen ligaments, tendons and connective tissue to improve cellulite as well as toning muscles.”)
http://www.calorie-count.com/forums/post/73850.html
(“I read on some website that rebounding (mini trampoline jumping) helps reduce cellulite. I was skeptical until now! I had some major cellulite issues on my butt and thighs. I got my rebounder about a 2 weeks ago and have been using it at least every other day for 20-30 min straight and then 2 min here and there during the day and my cellulite has already improved a lot. It’s not all gone, and I still have like 30 more lbs to lose so I wouldn’t expect it to be gone but it is better! I had some deep dimples that are much much more shallow now.”)
!!
ahh ok. so basically, eating right and exercising will help reduce the appearance of the cellulite, but not get rid of it. another reason to treat our bodies well!
sorry to be picky. i feel so strongly about women respecting and loving their bodies and not expecting unrealistic things so any time i get to challenge a myth, i just have to do it!
I love cupcakes, icing, sunshine, running through fields of long grass, sunbathing, spending time with my boyfriend, catwalk shows, and warm days xxxxx