Monday, November 15, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
Back to School: A Wish List
I'm starting school at the beginning of January and am extremely excited about it! I'm looking forward to having some mental occupation and to escaping from the monotony of my retail job. Although it is still two months away I have started picking out some things that I would like to have to wear to class. Below are some of my picks...
Saturday, November 6, 2010
A Part of the Woods
Finally got around to posting an outfit on lookbook. Photo by my friend Brandon Jenkins. You can see more of his photography here... http://vaer.deviantart.com/
Monday, September 27, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
I think I found them...
I've been on the lookout for a pair of boots for the past few months and hadn't had much luck, but I found these today and I'm thinking that they are the ones. I'm a huge fan of the buttons especially.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Animal Collective - Summertime Clothes
I think it's safe to say that summer is pretty much over! I'm far more partial to fall, plus I have quite a few shows coming up that I'm going to as well as other plans. Can't wait!
This has been one of my favorite songs for the past few months. The video is pretty crazy...enjoy!
This has been one of my favorite songs for the past few months. The video is pretty crazy...enjoy!
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Decor
I find that the appearance of my personal surroundings is just as important to me as is what I wear. I like for my room to reflect my style and tastes, so that I am constantly surrounded by things that I love. Thus I have always taken an interest in unique decor and love seeing pictures of prettily decorated rooms.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
The Figures of Art
I'm trying to spend a bit less time looking at clothing to buy online, as doing so makes me constantly want new things. I hate being so materialistic plus also I would prefer to be saving my money to go out and do more things instead of just using it to buy stuff. So I spent quite a bit of time on tumblr yesterday looking at photos of all sorts of pretty things, which I felt was more fulfilling than my usual. So I will probably be sharing much more various art with those of you who read my blog. Plus I like having lots of the pretty pictures that I find all in one place.
In my browsing yesterday I came across this deviantart page http://hamondo.deviantart.com/gallery/ which I recommend taking a look at. I think that all of her artwork is very lovely and below are a few of my favorites.
In my browsing yesterday I came across this deviantart page http://hamondo.deviantart.com/gallery/ which I recommend taking a look at. I think that all of her artwork is very lovely and below are a few of my favorites.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Art is Hard
I'm not sure who to credit for this because the site was in Japanese I'm assuming and once I translated it, that didn't help much either. But, I really love this and just wanted to share...
Victorian Boots
I've been on an epic hunt for some Victorian-esque boots for the past couple months. I'm really picky about boots though, so I'm having a lot of trouble finding exactly the right pair (ie: not only the design must be perfect, but the price must also be reasonable). The first pair pictured I absolutely love, though they are extremely pricey and probably not the right colors for my wardrobe. They second pair are perfect price wise, but with the lace insets I think my feet would get wet in the rain. The third would be completely perfect as far as design and price however, I really wish that they were black. And so the search continues...
Monday, July 26, 2010
Tarina Tarantino
Tarina Tarantino has been my absolute favorite jewelry designer for quite some time. Her designs are all very pretty and unique, not to mention that she has lines which feature some of my favorite characters (Alice in Wonderland and Pink Head). Below are some of her current designs of which I am particularly fond of.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Pull My Daisy
I'm a pretty huge fan of Beat Generation literature and of Jack Kerouac especially, so I love this short film based on an incident that once occurred between Carolyn and Neal Cassady.
Written and narrated by Jack Kerouac. Directed by Robert Frank and Alfred Leslie.
Written and narrated by Jack Kerouac. Directed by Robert Frank and Alfred Leslie.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Fever Ray - When I Grow Up
This is one of my favorite songs right now, and I quite like the video as well.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Nathalie Blair
Last summer I first discovered the wonders of lookbook. I spent hours upon hours scrolling through looks that were all so lovely and original. Recently though I have begun to realize that if you look through the hot page (probably my first mistake) that there does not seem to be as much creativity as there once was. I wish I could stay inspired on my own, but unfortunately I feel that I can only be most excited about fashion when I see that there are people who are inventive with their outfits.
So, I decided that I would really love to feature on here some of the people whose looks I do find to be creative and inspiring. The first person I thought of whose outfits I consistently find to be just that, was artist and lookbook user Nathalie Blair. I really admire her eclecticism, her quirky accessories (her Amanita muscaria hat is the single most amazing piece of head wear I've ever seen), and her way of putting it all together. So, I contacted her and she was so nice as to not only let me feature her outfits, but also to tell me a bit about herself. I really had a lot of fun with this and am feeling more inspired already. Here are her responses to my many questions...thanks again so much Nathalie!
Clearly fashion is a big interest of yours, but what are some of your other interests?
I love all kinds of art! Drawing and painting is basically the light of my life, and I also take a keen interest in photography and collage. I've recently been getting more into sewing and arts and crafts. I write poetry, write songs, raps, and make music and beats when the vibe is right. I have a small group of friends who are amazing to create experimental songs and collaborate with. I am a huge fan of slam poetry/spoken word, as well. However, drawing and painting takes the cake. As far as physical activities go, I have never been into sports, but hikes and nice walks are lovely!
How would you describe your personal style?
Honestly, it varies so much. I could be dressed in all black one day, and the next, I could be wearing a colorful flow-y outfit. I guess it's safe to say that my style is eclectic, but I am constantly influenced by the styles of the 40's and 60's. I very much like all styles, but mine is usually quite prim and proper. I love the style of 60's french fashion, and I think a lot of times it subconsciously has an impact on my choice of clothing, I have the most expensive taste, and I am anything but rich, so it's a bit of a curse. It's nice though, because it's easy for me to find cool things at thrift stores that would be worth a lot more elsewhere.
How did you first get interested in fashion?
I've always loved pretty clothes, but I think the first time I really was captivated by fashion was the first time I went to France in 2002. These days, European fashion and US fashion are almost identical. Back then, it was a bit different, so I got to see all of the cool stores, and drool over everything. My sister influenced me a lot when I was growing up, fashion-wise. It was in the early 2000s that the bohemian style started showing up in my lifetime, along with this odd sense that the spirit of the 60's was slowly coming back into the world, so we both kind of got hooked on the idea of it. I remember when UrbanOutfitters was the new thing, not a lot of people knew what it was. It's kind of sad to see what was once pretty good fashion go more mainstream, but I suppose it can't be helped.
How do you feel about the local fashion?
One word. Hipsters. If there is one thing that I would like to see Seattle produce more of, it is uniqueness. Most of the people who are considered fashionable here are just robots in black skinny jeans and giant silly glasses with no lenses. I love my city, but honestly, we could do a lot better. People here are normally incredibly lax about their fashion, and take comfort over looks. Personally, there should be an equal balance, but we know that's not going to happen in my lovely heels. Here in Seattle, we are nerds, hippies, and hipsters. Almost everyone here kind of reflects each other in their style. It's almost like a net of fashion. Not a bad thing, but originality is always what you should look for.
Do you have any local shops that you are especially fond of?
The vintage boutiques in Fremont, Seattle. There is a vintage mall that always has the coolest stuff, and another that has literally everything beautiful and vintage in a teeny tiny shop hidden in a block of stores. You can find anything from vintage family photos, to fur coats! The thrift stores here never fail me, either. I always find at least one thing, even if it means I might have to alter it a bit.
What are some of your favorite bands/books/movies/artists?
Bands:
I love hip-hop, probably too much. J Dilla, Madlib, Quasimoto, The Roots, Black Star, MF Doom, Talib Kweli, Mr Lif, Prefuse 73, just a smidgen of my favorite hip-hop artists.
I love Flying Lotus and Samiyam, it's a bit like extremely slow dubstep/hip-hop. I love indie music, too, such as Animal Collective, Joanna Newsom, Devendra Banhart, Broken Social Scene, Cocorosie, The Walkmen, Yo La Tengo, Modest Mouse. There is so much more, but it's impossible to get them all down!
Books:
I love the beat generation of writers, such as Allen Ginsberg, William S. Burroughs, and Jack Kerouac. Junky, On The Road, Howl, Naked Lunch, The Dharma Bums, etc. They have such amazing imagery and its what was, at the time, fairly radical. Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass is amazing, too. His poems are so vivid, and the way he incorporates sexuality into his works, despite it's controversial nature, is pretty much genius. Ken Kesey's One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest is brilliant, as well. I read more poetry than books these days, really. Rumi has some incredibly symbolic works, and, in an odd resemblance, Shel SIlverstein, as well. His poems for children take on some seriously philosophical meaning when you read them from an adult's standpoint.
Movies:
Now, I watch a whole lot of movies, but it is rare that I find one that sticks with me. Here are a handful that undeniably have.
Amelie, for it's sheer lustrous humor, almost child-like and full of wonder. My all time favorite movie.
Hayao Miyazaki's work's, namely, Princess Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro, and Spirited Away.
The Animatrix, I love how perfectly they combined all the different styles and stories. Truly a wonderful maze of art, in my opinion.
Gummo, Kids, City of God, The Last Kind of Scotland, The Gods Must Be Crazy, Fear and Loathing, The Shining, Ferris Beuller's Day off, and last, but not least, Cool Runnings. Because now you know Jamaica has a bobsled team.
Artists- Gustav Klimt, Mark Ryden, Keiji Ito, Kyoko Murase, Miss Van, Camille Rose Garcia, Klaus Haapaniemi, Timo Vaittinen, Michael Ferris Jr, Kelsey Brookes, Henry Darger
Photographers- Denise Grunstein, Michael Graham, Steven Meisel, Tim Walker, Ryan McGinley
How did you first gain an interest in art and do you have any particular muses for your art?
I have loved drawing since I could hold a pencil. Throughout elementary school, art was my all-time favorite subject. I started out drawing Beanie Babies and Pokemon in 2nd grade, then later moved onto drawing anime. I got out of my anime phase the summer of freshman year in highschool. It gave me a solid ground to work on my realism from, so I'm glad I started out with cartoons. As for muses, I would have to say mother nature. I just take in the ebb and flow of the cosmos, and let her do all the work. If I have an artist's block, I don't try to force it or dwell on it. I notice that I improve way more as an artist when I make art when I truly get in the "zone".
So, I decided that I would really love to feature on here some of the people whose looks I do find to be creative and inspiring. The first person I thought of whose outfits I consistently find to be just that, was artist and lookbook user Nathalie Blair. I really admire her eclecticism, her quirky accessories (her Amanita muscaria hat is the single most amazing piece of head wear I've ever seen), and her way of putting it all together. So, I contacted her and she was so nice as to not only let me feature her outfits, but also to tell me a bit about herself. I really had a lot of fun with this and am feeling more inspired already. Here are her responses to my many questions...thanks again so much Nathalie!
Clearly fashion is a big interest of yours, but what are some of your other interests?
I love all kinds of art! Drawing and painting is basically the light of my life, and I also take a keen interest in photography and collage. I've recently been getting more into sewing and arts and crafts. I write poetry, write songs, raps, and make music and beats when the vibe is right. I have a small group of friends who are amazing to create experimental songs and collaborate with. I am a huge fan of slam poetry/spoken word, as well. However, drawing and painting takes the cake. As far as physical activities go, I have never been into sports, but hikes and nice walks are lovely!
How would you describe your personal style?
Honestly, it varies so much. I could be dressed in all black one day, and the next, I could be wearing a colorful flow-y outfit. I guess it's safe to say that my style is eclectic, but I am constantly influenced by the styles of the 40's and 60's. I very much like all styles, but mine is usually quite prim and proper. I love the style of 60's french fashion, and I think a lot of times it subconsciously has an impact on my choice of clothing, I have the most expensive taste, and I am anything but rich, so it's a bit of a curse. It's nice though, because it's easy for me to find cool things at thrift stores that would be worth a lot more elsewhere.
How did you first get interested in fashion?
I've always loved pretty clothes, but I think the first time I really was captivated by fashion was the first time I went to France in 2002. These days, European fashion and US fashion are almost identical. Back then, it was a bit different, so I got to see all of the cool stores, and drool over everything. My sister influenced me a lot when I was growing up, fashion-wise. It was in the early 2000s that the bohemian style started showing up in my lifetime, along with this odd sense that the spirit of the 60's was slowly coming back into the world, so we both kind of got hooked on the idea of it. I remember when UrbanOutfitters was the new thing, not a lot of people knew what it was. It's kind of sad to see what was once pretty good fashion go more mainstream, but I suppose it can't be helped.
How do you feel about the local fashion?
One word. Hipsters. If there is one thing that I would like to see Seattle produce more of, it is uniqueness. Most of the people who are considered fashionable here are just robots in black skinny jeans and giant silly glasses with no lenses. I love my city, but honestly, we could do a lot better. People here are normally incredibly lax about their fashion, and take comfort over looks. Personally, there should be an equal balance, but we know that's not going to happen in my lovely heels. Here in Seattle, we are nerds, hippies, and hipsters. Almost everyone here kind of reflects each other in their style. It's almost like a net of fashion. Not a bad thing, but originality is always what you should look for.
Do you have any local shops that you are especially fond of?
The vintage boutiques in Fremont, Seattle. There is a vintage mall that always has the coolest stuff, and another that has literally everything beautiful and vintage in a teeny tiny shop hidden in a block of stores. You can find anything from vintage family photos, to fur coats! The thrift stores here never fail me, either. I always find at least one thing, even if it means I might have to alter it a bit.
What are some of your favorite bands/books/movies/artists?
Bands:
I love hip-hop, probably too much. J Dilla, Madlib, Quasimoto, The Roots, Black Star, MF Doom, Talib Kweli, Mr Lif, Prefuse 73, just a smidgen of my favorite hip-hop artists.
I love Flying Lotus and Samiyam, it's a bit like extremely slow dubstep/hip-hop. I love indie music, too, such as Animal Collective, Joanna Newsom, Devendra Banhart, Broken Social Scene, Cocorosie, The Walkmen, Yo La Tengo, Modest Mouse. There is so much more, but it's impossible to get them all down!
Books:
I love the beat generation of writers, such as Allen Ginsberg, William S. Burroughs, and Jack Kerouac. Junky, On The Road, Howl, Naked Lunch, The Dharma Bums, etc. They have such amazing imagery and its what was, at the time, fairly radical. Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass is amazing, too. His poems are so vivid, and the way he incorporates sexuality into his works, despite it's controversial nature, is pretty much genius. Ken Kesey's One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest is brilliant, as well. I read more poetry than books these days, really. Rumi has some incredibly symbolic works, and, in an odd resemblance, Shel SIlverstein, as well. His poems for children take on some seriously philosophical meaning when you read them from an adult's standpoint.
Movies:
Now, I watch a whole lot of movies, but it is rare that I find one that sticks with me. Here are a handful that undeniably have.
Amelie, for it's sheer lustrous humor, almost child-like and full of wonder. My all time favorite movie.
Hayao Miyazaki's work's, namely, Princess Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro, and Spirited Away.
The Animatrix, I love how perfectly they combined all the different styles and stories. Truly a wonderful maze of art, in my opinion.
Gummo, Kids, City of God, The Last Kind of Scotland, The Gods Must Be Crazy, Fear and Loathing, The Shining, Ferris Beuller's Day off, and last, but not least, Cool Runnings. Because now you know Jamaica has a bobsled team.
Artists- Gustav Klimt, Mark Ryden, Keiji Ito, Kyoko Murase, Miss Van, Camille Rose Garcia, Klaus Haapaniemi, Timo Vaittinen, Michael Ferris Jr, Kelsey Brookes, Henry Darger
Photographers- Denise Grunstein, Michael Graham, Steven Meisel, Tim Walker, Ryan McGinley
How did you first gain an interest in art and do you have any particular muses for your art?
I have loved drawing since I could hold a pencil. Throughout elementary school, art was my all-time favorite subject. I started out drawing Beanie Babies and Pokemon in 2nd grade, then later moved onto drawing anime. I got out of my anime phase the summer of freshman year in highschool. It gave me a solid ground to work on my realism from, so I'm glad I started out with cartoons. As for muses, I would have to say mother nature. I just take in the ebb and flow of the cosmos, and let her do all the work. If I have an artist's block, I don't try to force it or dwell on it. I notice that I improve way more as an artist when I make art when I truly get in the "zone".
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Fall Wishlist
I'm really excited for new fall clothes and am entirely bored with summer. Good thing I can count on the weather being cool very soon (certainly within the next month and a half). Here's what I'm wanting for fall...
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Friday, July 9, 2010
Animation
I've officially come to realize that they don't make children's cartoons the way the used to. They once used to be visually interesting and mainly utilized classical music. I'm just wondering who along the way decided that all children's cartoons should be a cutesy learning experience with absolutely no depth. Not to mention, once upon a time children learned morals from stories and cartoons through the actions of the characters, not by being directly told what is considered to be good and what is bad. Now instead children watch 30 something year old men dance and sing, that to me is far more creepy than bats and skeletons.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Jewelry
My mother having been a jeweler for most of my childhood, I pretty much grew up around lots of fancy jewelry. For some reason though, it seems that being constantly around something makes it entirely uninteresting, thus I've just never really cared much for it. Well until now that is. I suddenly have a new found fascination, whether this comes from the fact that my mother no longer works in the jewelry business or because I have realized that more "classic" pieces just aren't really to my taste. Either way, I may actually start accessorizing with jewelry in the very near future.
Monday, July 5, 2010
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Not Couture
I recently discovered the website www.notcouture.com while searching around online. On the site are posts of clothing and accessories many of which I found to be quite lovely and/or unique. I really recommend checking it out as it is a great place to find inspiration and new designers.
Friday, July 2, 2010
The Murdochs - Snow of October
The Murdochs are four very nice and talented guys from my home town of Port Orchard, Washington. You can watch some more videos and listen to their songs on their Myspace at... http://www.myspace.com/themurdochs360
Monday, June 28, 2010
Dear Creatures
Dear Creatures is one of my new favorite brands. Their designs are all very vintage inspired and yet are still very unique. Below are some pictures from their Spring/Summer 2010 lookbook.
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