[source] Juanes had me at “La Camisa Negra,” the Border Cafe in Harvard Square had me at homemade tortilla chips. Mexican-influenced clothing? It had me at being loose, comfortable, and exquisite. For the record, I am engaged in a long-term love affair with many aspects of Hispanic culture: language, food, people, and clothing. And summertime … Continue reading »
Monthly Archives: July 2009
(500)Days of Summer: An Intellectual Review
[source] The movie is about a man named Tom and a woman named Summer and their days in and out of love. But as the narrator warns at the start of the film: “This is a boy meets girl story. It is not a love story.” Joseph Gordon Levitt plays Tom: a twenty-something whiling away … Continue reading »
August 2009 Inspiration Board
[clockwise from top left corner] 1. .NAVAJO STYLE. Tribal, beading, feathers, perfection. 2. .DIANE VON FURSTENBERG. The print-maker. 3. .NICOLE RICHIE. 4. .OSSIE CLARK. Retro, Australian fashion house. 5. .LORDS OF DOGTOWN. A sunny classic. 6. .MICHELLE WILLIAMS. 7. .(500) DAYS OF SUMMER. 8. .MEXICAN STYLE. Embroidery, brights, peasant tops, perfecto. 9. .LAYERED RINGS. (Ixnay … Continue reading »
Monday Playlist
[source] Click on the links to hear these gems on Youtube! “Vagabond” by Wolfmother This is embarrassing, but a JAM. “Africa” by Toto “Heart It Races” by Dr. Dog (Architecture in Helsinki cover) “Kids (Soulwax Remix)” by MGMT “One Day” by Matisyahu Happy jamming! Peace, Continue reading »
Accessorizing With A Conscience
[source] For every one of these bracelets sold, a tree is planted in the Brazilian rainforest. According to their website, “brazilets” are a 200 year old accessory from Bahia, Brazil. Supposedly, when the bracelets wears out and falls off, three wishes will come true. Lauren Conrad has gained the company some spotlight with her abundant … Continue reading »
Etro Obsession
Oh! So this is how you mix prints and patterns correctly! The art of the mix and match, and even just prints in general, is an intimidating one. Yet in every one of her beautiful collections, Veronica Etro proves herself to be a print genius. How does she keep her busy style from being overwhelming? … Continue reading »
