10 Things I Love Tuesday

Posted by dannidupa in 10 Things I Love Tuesday, Green Living and tagged with Andrew Bird, Closer, Damien Rice, Emile Hirsch, Go green, Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Biel, Joseph Gordon Levitt, Lost in Translation, M. Ward, Natalie Portman, Pete Yorn, Quotations, Reese Witherspoon, Reusable bags, Ryan Gosling, Scarlett Johansson, Scarlett Johansson and Pete Yorn, She & Him, Sienna Miller, Zooey Deschanel December 15, 2009

1. .WHEN ACTRESS + INDIE ARTIST = BAND.

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2. .CROWDED SIDEWALKS.

I’ve always been obsessed with Natalie Portman’s sidewalk scene in Closer. I’ve even listened to “The Blower’s Daughter ” by Damien Rice in crowded commutes to recreate the same experience. Didn’t meet Jude Law though, which was weird…

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3. .THIS OBVIOUS STATEMENT.

As obvious as it may be, this weirds me out.

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4. .SCRUFF.

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5. .THE MANMADE VS. NATURAL CYCLE.

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6. .GRUNGY KATE.

in British Vogue

.AND CLEAN KATE.

in W magazine

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7. .NINTENDO CUPCAKES.

Although…as a die-hard Yoshi loyalist, this batch is lacking my fave player.

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8. .NOT USING PLASTIC BAGS.

9. .HAPPY SIGNS.

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10. .ANDREW BIRD.

Recently, I can’t seem to stop listening to him.

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Have a better day than me! I’ll be library bound with a jittery caffeinated buzz all day. Oh, exam week…

Peace,

Monday Playlist

Posted by dannidupa in Monday Playlists and tagged with Andrew Bird, Arcade Fire, Braddigan, Christmas, John Mayer, The Raveonettes December 13, 2009

1. “Suicide” by The Raveonettes

2. “Fallin‘” by Braddigan

3. “Heretics” by Andrew Bird

4. “Ocean of Noise” by Arcade Fire

5. “Edge of Desire” by John Mayer <<Thanks, Steph C!

Hope you enjoy these.

What are you all listening to?

Peace,

La Vie Links

Posted by dannidupa in La Vie Links and tagged with Boho Braids, Bon Iver, Braids, Cool links, Death Cab For Cutie, Etsy finds, Headbands, Interesting links, January Jones, Rolling Stone, Sufjan Stevens, Summer, The 90s, The Postal Service, Vampire Weekend, Wilco December 13, 2009

Things that were popular in the nineties.
I am now on the market for one of these headbands. But cheaper.
The 100 best albums of the decade, according to Rolling Stone. (Props to Wilco, Bon Iver, The Postal Service, Sufjan Stevens, Death Cab and Vampire Weekend for being included!)
Jealous that it is summer somewhere else…at least keep your hair in the warm weather mode.
You are about to waste an hour: the top ten everything lists of 2009.

Peace,

Six Winter Style Essentials

Posted by dannidupa in Fashion Trends and tagged with Amanda Peet, Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, Beanie hats, Becki Newton, Blake Lively, Diane Kruger, Elle Macpherson, Fair Isle Sweaters, Forever 21, Frye boots, Jessica Biel, Kate Bosworth, Kate Hudson, Keira Knightley, Lauren Conrad, Layering, Mary-Kate Olsen, Michelle Williams, Milla Jovovich, Nicole Richie, Rachel Bilson, Rihanna, Scarves, Sienna Miller, Toggle jacket, Winter coats, Winter style December 13, 2009

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1. .BEANIE KNIT HATS.

There is nothing worse than facing the cold with wet hair. But, it’s 8 AM. You’re hair is so dirty it’s almost clean again. Enter stage left: the beanie. Cozy and adorable, this cold weather accessory has concealed some of my laziest beauty days.

2. .STURDY BOOTS.

But now it’s 8:30. An obligatory coffee detour has cut your schedule a little too close for comfort. Not the time for some stylish booties or blister-inducing flats. Give me a no-frills pair of Fryes (or its Target lookalikes) and I promise I will haul my caffeinated self to my destination on time.

3. .PRINTED SCARVES.

Ever step out the door in late winter only realize that your life-stifling boredom has turned your wardrobe black? Monochrome has its time and place and the bleak winter landscape is not it. Energize your outfit and maybe even your mood with some pops of texture or color. The printed scarf is the easiest fix. The draping options are innumerable and the effect is immediate. Plus, cold necks are the worst.

4. .TOGGLE COATS.

One good coat is just simply not enough. Every day you can pick out the world’s most adorable winter outfit, but what do you inevitably have to conceal it with? Your outerwear. I have me a puffer, a belted swing coat, a trench–-all perfect to have in stock. But, only with the addition of a toggle jacket will I finally be content with my coat rotation. While I’ll keep scanning the local thrift racks, let the ladies below convince you to do the same.

5. .LAYERING.

This one goes without saying. The more items, the less freezing-ness. And if anything spells out bohemian winter, it’s carelessly haphazard layering.

6. .FAIR ISLE SWEATERS.

The Scandinavian sweater is a warm, cabin-fever trend that keeps catching my eye. It’s another piece I’m planning to obtain by means of my trusty local Goodwill. Though I admit Diane does it the best, also note the fearlessness that is Rihanna–singlehandedly killing two trends with one stone (fair isle and poncho). Brave woman.

Stay warm!

Peace,

You Strike A Profile On The Low Side Of My Imagination

Posted by dannidupa in Photography and tagged with Audrey Hepburn, Blake Lively, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jamie Dornan, Kate Hudson, Kate Winslet, Michelle Williams, Paul Newman, Side profile, Sienna Miller December 9, 2009

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I’ve always been intrigued by side profiles. Perhaps the fascination derives from the fact that I barely recognize my own side view. Maybe Audrey will trade me. Aren’t these people beautiful?

Peace,

Title from “You’ll Never Be a Man” by Elvis Costello

Modern Girls Always Get Their Way, Modern Men Dream Of What They Can’t Say

Posted by dannidupa in Fashion Trends and tagged with Ginnifer Goodwin, Kate Bosworth, Kate Moss, Kate Moss Style, Lauren Conrad, Mod, Naomi Watts, Nicole Richie, Nicole Richie style, Regina Spektor, Sienna Miller, Sienna Miller Style, Sophia Bush, The Strokes December 8, 2009

As this season has progressed, I have begun to notice that my daily outfits have turned into something of a uniform: black opaque tights, colorblock dresses, black boots or flats, headbands for bad hair days, and less jewelry than usual. These looks are not my typical bohemian, flowy outfits that I live in from Spring to Fall. Blame it on the cold or the chasing pavements but I’ve gotten used to this seasonal wardrobe change. Dare I progress to the full on mod look a la Sienna Miller post 2005boho-chic? Probably not, but the inspiring outfits I’ve been seeing on some of my favorites have not dissuaded me completely!