Monthly Archives: July 2009

Not Much Heart To Fight Black Coffee

Posted on July 27, 2009 by dannidupa

Coffee is good great for you. According to just about everyone… “The average cup of coffee has hundreds of different chemical compounds. Maybe that’s why news reports about coffee vacillate between lauding its health benefits and labeling it harmful. Still, … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Caffeine Addiction, Coffee, Ray Charles | 1 Comment

Not Just A Pretty Face

Posted on July 27, 2009 by dannidupa

STYLE ICON: MOLLY SIMS This All-American lovely has some consistently impressive fashion sense. I had to be highly selective in which outfits I used, because quite frankly I couldn’t find many that I disliked! To boot, the girl is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Style Icon | Tagged Couture Couture, Diane Von Furstenberg, DKNY, Mischa Barton, Models, Molly Sims, Rachel Zoe | 4 Comments

Oh Don’t You Judge A Book Just By The Cover

Posted on July 27, 2009 by dannidupa

Some of my favorite album covers…due to their clever or aesthetically pleasing natures: (clockwise from top left) Sky Blue Sky by Wilco: download “On and On and On” Hail to the Thief by Radiohead: download “A Wolf at the Door” … Continue reading →

Posted in Monday Playlists | Tagged Arcade Fire, Best album covers, Best Cover art, Dave Matthews Band, Death Cab For Cutie, Dr. Dog, Elliott Smith, Guster, Oasis, Pearl Jam, Radiohead, Sex Pistols, The Goo Goo Dolls, The Shins, The Strokes, Wilco | 2 Comments

Tell Me Why Should We Live Between Joy And Blues

Posted on July 25, 2009 by dannidupa

STYLE ICON: JOY BRYANT Five Reasons Why Joy Bryant is a Style Icon. Her casual style not only looks appropriate but makes her special ensembles that much more special. She’s interested in crafting a line of eco-friendly luggage and travel … Continue reading →

Posted in Style Icon | Tagged Charlotte Ronson, Joy Bryant, Marni, Matthew Williamson, Missoni, Models, Ziggy Marley | 1 Comment

She Was Practiced At The Art Of Deception

Posted on July 24, 2009 by dannidupa

STYLE ICON: MARIANNE FAITHFULL Marianne Faithfull started out as the It girl of London’s swinging 60s scene. She had a budding music career, a love affair with Mick Jagger, and a sense of style all her own. Like many groupies, … Continue reading →

Posted in Style Icon | Tagged Groupies, Marianne Faithfull, Mick Jagger, Rock royalty, the 60s, the 70s, The Rolling Stones | 1 Comment

Ideas for Summer on Little Money

Posted on July 22, 2009 by dannidupa

[source] Host a potluck dinner at your house: Go to the grocery store with your friends. Make everyone pitch in some money buy all the necessities for the desired meal. To create some restaurant ambience, light some candles and make … Continue reading →