Monthly Archives: June 2009

Don’t Shoot The Messenger

Posted on June 22, 2009 by dannidupa

This post is more about utility than fashion, for once. Let it be said that I have become a huge fan of the cross-body messenger bag. This style has come in handy for my long work days walking around Boston. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion Trends | Tagged Elizabethtown, Jessica Biel, Kate Bosworth, Kirsten Dunst, Messenger bags, Minka Kelly, Minka Kelly casual, Minka Kelly style, Monet Mazur, Nicole Richie, Orlando Bloom, Orlando Bloom and Kirsten Dunst | 1 Comment

She Was A Working Girl North Of England Way

Posted on June 17, 2009 by dannidupa

I’m sure I’m not the only one this summer who has work and money on the brain. Fortunately I am on the overworked rather than underworked spectrum for once, as a result of a few flukes. Therefore, I have spent … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion Trends | Tagged Alexa Chung, Bohemian professional, Boho work chic, Forever 21, How to dress like yourself for work, Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson, Kristen Bell, Models, Molly Sims, Retro work chic for the modern stifled hippie., The Beatles, The Devil Wears Prada | 2 Comments

Monday Playlist

Posted on June 16, 2009 by dannidupa

“The Ark” by Dr. Dog “Festival” by Dungen (pronounced “Doon-jen”) (ignore the fact that it is in Swedish.) “Fans” by Kings of Leon “Girl I Wanna Lay You Down” by Jack Johnson (and “High Tide or Low Tide”) “Falling” by … Continue reading →

Posted in Monday Playlists | Tagged Dr. Dog, Dungen, Elephant Butterfly, Jack Johnson, Kings of Leon, Nitin Sawhney | Leave a comment

I’m With The Band

Posted on June 15, 2009 by dannidupa

Anita Pallenberg This model had affairs with three members of the Rolling Stones (Brian Jones, Mick Jagger, and Keith Richards) and was rumored to have inspired several of their songs (including “Angie,” “You Got the Silver” and “Gimmee Shelter”). She … Continue reading →

Posted in Style Icon | Tagged 60s groupies, Almost Famous, Anita Pallenberg, Band groupies, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Jim Morrison, Kate Hudson, Layla, Led Zeppelin, Marianne Faithfull, Mick Jagger, Miss Pamela, Models, Pamela Des Barres, Pattie Boyd, Robert Plant, Sienna Miller, The Rolling Stones, Wonderful Tonight | 2 Comments

Traveling The Train Through Moroccan Skies

Posted on June 15, 2009 by dannidupa

Just imagine how beautiful color film would have made Casablanca with its Moroccan setting. I became enthralled by Morocco’s charm upon visiting Disney’s World Showcase of Morocco at Epcot. Lame, I know. But their take on the African country’s architecture … Continue reading →

Posted in Worldly-ness | Tagged Casablanca, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Moroccan architecture, Moroccan home, Moroccan style, Morocco, Talitha Getty | 4 Comments

I Can Still See Yesterday Sailing Away

Posted on June 15, 2009 by dannidupa

I’ve often noticed that my eye is drawn to classic stripes and lines of the whole nautical trend. Slightly counterintuitive to my usually more pattern, bohemian taste? Nah. These two can coexist, though seemingly opposing. Here are some love children … Continue reading →