C Is For Coconut Records

Posted by dannidupa in Future-Favorite-Band Series and tagged with Coconut Records, Indie music, Jason Schwartzman, Phantom Planet, Sofia Coppola June 30, 2010

If you like: She & Him, Ben Kweller, Rilo Kiley

Then let me introduce: Coconut Records

“I was the drummer in a band that you’ve heard of,” sings Jason Schwartzman, and that band was Phantom Planet. After ditching this role to pursue his acting career (thankfully), Schwartzman returned to the music scene with a much more clear-cut, poppy sound than his past band ever had. In two records, he churns out tracks that can be likened to the epitome of modern indie pop—friendly, re-playable, and hummable. In another leap from Phantom Planet, Jason went from strictly drumming to playing nearly all instruments on Coconut’s “records.” It’s a sound so sunny that at first it seems suitable only for your up moods; take another listen and the lyrics reveal themselves to be the smart, ironic lyrics only a Coppola actor could write.

Starter Kit:

“Microphone”

“West Coast”

“Any Fun”

Check out the rest of The Future-Favorite-Band Series:

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Peace,

Put My Love On The Line, Put My Laundry Up To Dry

Posted by dannidupa in Photography and tagged with Adam, Hugh Dancy, Jason Schwartzman, Laundry, Rose Byrne, Tristan Prettyman May 6, 2010

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With the close of the semester comes the piles and piles of clothes that need to be washed, folded, and packed. An arduous process for such a beautiful week we’re having in Boston. Now that the water is back, it’s time to clean those clothes and get ready for summer. If only my life would mirror one of those Laundromat moments that take place in the movies. So mundanely sweet.

Peace,

Title from “Blindfold” by Tristan Prettyman

Sky Could Be Blue, I Don’t Mind, Without You It’s A Waste Of Time

Posted by dannidupa in Photography and tagged with Alicia Silverstone, Aquarium, Carnival, Coldplay, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jason Schwartzman, Jim Fallon, Zooey Deschanel April 9, 2010

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The beginning of this week was non-stop sunshine, and therefore, happiness. Today it rained, but tomorrow the forecast is sunny again and I couldn’t be more excited for an adventurous weekend. Any ideas for a good sunny Saturday adventure, in this city or otherwise?

Peace,

Title from “Strawberry Swing” by Coldpay

La Vie Links

Posted by dannidupa in La Vie Links and tagged with (500) Days of Summer, Jason Schwartzman, Joseph Gordon Levitt, Kirsten Dunst, Obama, Opening Ceremony, Sofia Coppola, Zooey Deschanel February 25, 2010

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Must-watch: Kirsten Dunst and Jason Schwartzman short film directed by Coppola for Opening Ceremony.
What your favorite author says about you.
Fairy tale endings: 2010-style.
A history of Obama feigning interest in mundane things.
A look at the disgusting ingredients that are in your cosmetics!
This moment makes me happy, too.
Adorably unlikely animal pals.
Hypocritical rappers.
The New York Times gives you steps to be happier.
Maybe I should just start planning for hitting the snooze button, like this blog does.

Peace,

Style Icon: Kirsten Dunst

Posted by dannidupa in Style Icon and tagged with Crazy/Beautiful, Eddie Vedder, Elizabethtown, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Jason Schwartzman, Jim Sturgess, Kirsten Dunst, Kirsten Dunst Outfits, Kirsten Dunst Style, Lux, Lux Lisbon, Marie Antoinette, Rogue Wave, Sofia Coppola, Style Icon, Style Icon: Kirsten Dunst, Sweet Relief, Upside Down, Virgin Suicides, Wooden Spoon Productions February 18, 2010

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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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