Monday Playlist: The Workout Edition

Recently, my friend noted big differences between her workout playlist and mine. Whereas she prefers top 40 pump up songs, I insist that certain “normal” songs motivate me  equally.

1. “Evil” by Interpol

2. “Rebellion (Lies)” by Arcade Fire

3. “Golden Skans” by The Klaxons

4. “Bend & Break” by Keane

5. “Hong Kong Garden” by Siouxsie & the Banshees

6. “Helicopter” by Bloc Party

7. “Moth’s Wings” by Passion Pit

8. “Infra-Red” by Placebo

9. “Kelsey” by Metro Station

10. “Amsterdam” by Guster

What do you listen to at the gym? Please suggest your favorites!

Peace,

I Wanna See Movies Of My Dreams

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How interesting is it when you cannot remember if you lived or dreamed something? Both are memories–one real, one imagined. I wish I dreamt with imagery as pretty as these photos, because in reality my dreams are borderline mundane.

Peace,

Title from “Car” by Built To Spill

Culture Flash

READ

Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer

SEE

The Good Guy

[Opens Feb. 19]

FOLLOW

Madatoms

RENT

New York, I Love You


DOWNLOAD

Gorilla Manor album by Local Natives

SUPPORT

Partners in Health

RE-LISTEN

Cherry Tree album by The National

VISIT

Roni Horn’s exhibit at the ICA Boston

[Opens Feb. 19]


Peace,

Style Icon: Kirsten Dunst

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There She Was: Silky Starlit Pressed Up To The Screen

THE TALENT

Come to think of it, Kirsten Dunst has starred in almost strictly aesthetically-pleasing movies: Marie Antoinette, Elizabethtown, The Virgin Suicides, Crazy/Beautiful, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Many of these have become my favorites, not just for their prettiness, but also for Kirsten’s acting.  It is not surprising that Sofia Coppola has often dubbed Kirsten as one of her muses in the past.  As Lux Lisbon or Marie Antoinette, Kirsten always brings the perfect breezy irreverence to the screen.

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THE STYLE

Kirsten’s style can only be described as retro hipster grunge, if that’s even a possible combination. At times she looks like a stoned college student who threw on the nearest tee and jeans. This undone vibe has her sometimes looking like Eddie Vedder’s long-lost daughter. Yet, her choice in footwear and accessories shows she has one foot in the nineties and one the Gen X hipster world of today. Add in a dash of vintage and retro throwbacks (such as a shirtdress here or a full skirt there) and the combination is undeniably unique.

small prints | hipster accessories

full skirts | grungy accents

THE MISCELLANEOUS

One of Dunst’s projects is her production company with her mother called “Wooden Spoon Productions.” The name symbolizes women and creativity and was inspired by her grandmother, who used wooden spoons to keep her in line when she was little.

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Are you inspired by Kirsten’s style?

Peace,

Title from “Postage Stamp World” by Rogue Wave

La Vie Links

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  • Women’s response video to the anti-female “Man’s Last Stand” Superbowl commercial.
  • Drink beer for stronger bones…
  • The Shining reimagined as a family comedy.
  • As a student Boston University with a female-heavy population, I most definitely agree with this new phenomenon.
  • This is an interesting take on how men perceive fashion.
  • Lou Doillon is beautiful in this Vanessa Bruno Spring 2010 promo.
  • The answer to the question: what is sustainable fashion?
  • DIY hidden treasure box, aww.

Peace,