March 2010 Inspiration Board

Posted by dannidupa in Monthly Inspiration Boards and tagged with Alice In Wonderland, Beacon Hill, Chanel, Cupcakes, Diane Von Furstenberg, Go green, Green tea, South End Boston, Twiggy, Vegan, Vegan recipe March 5, 2010

[clockwise from top left corner]

1. .ALICE IN WONDERLAND. I went to the midnight premiere last night, so much more on this later.

2. .GREEN NAILS. By means of Chanel Jade.

3. .GREEN TEA. Traditional Arizona green tea or try Arnold Palmer green tea. Yum.

4. .GOING GREEN. This month Dani and roomie’s resolution is NO more plastic bags.

5. .MINT CUPCAKES. And these ones are Vegan, too.

6. .GREEN BOOTS. We’ve been seeing so much rain in Boston that I’d like a new pair of boots to cheer me up.

7. .GREEN CROCHET. This look is from Diane Von Furstenberg’s Spring 2010 collection.

8. .PRETTY GREEN IRON. A la Paris…or more locally, Beacon Hill.

9. .CITY GARDENS. Like this one in Boston’s South End.

10. .BABY ANIMALS. The cutest part of spring.

11. .SEEING GREEN AGAIN. Give. Me. Spring.

12. .EDIE EARRINGS. My newly-found favorite going-out accessory.

What’s inspiring to you this March?

Peace,

The Alternative Resolution

Posted by dannidupa in Musings and tagged with 2010, Newspapers, Owen Lowery, Resolutions, Vegan, Yoga January 7, 2010

***I’ve postponed this project to next year due to fickleness.

I’ve been wanting to do something resolute for the new year yet my mind has been plagued by past resolution failures. Fortunately, I have stumbled upon a compromise. For the next 51 weeks, I will attempt one predetermined goal per week. I choose a project or a rule to complete or abide by for one entire week, and the theme will change each week until the end of the year. I came across this idea in a variety of places (such as here and here), but the source of this Carpe Diem mantra is really Owen Lowery and his documentary “An Alternative to Slitting Your Wrist.” The concept is a lot less morbid than the title of his film. Essentially, it assigns deadlines to your Bucket List. And this combination is the perfect solution for procrastinators like me.

Some of my most anticipated ideas so far:

-Upping the Ante from Vegetarian to Vegan Week

-Yoga Everyday Week

-Volunteer Everyday Week

-Spend No Money Week

-No Computer Week

-Drinking Only Water Week

-Reading the Full Newspaper Everyday Week

-Yes Week

I’m still compiling my list of 52 endeavors, so please give me suggestions for week-long projects!

Peace,

La Vie Links

Posted by dannidupa in La Vie Links, Veg-Life and tagged with Blake Lively, Bloglovin, Boots, Chick flicks, Cool links, Google, Interesting links, Misogynism, Sarah Palin, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter style November 29, 2009

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This is the most adorable ad for Google about a Parisian love story!
An article about the not so subtle misogynism of chick flicks.
Follow these rules and you’ll make it the most stylish winter to date. (No UGGs were hurt in the making of this article.)
Sarah Palin has something unintelligent to say about vegans.
Click! Actually this link is me trying to trick you into following me on bloglovin. (It changed when my my URL dropped the “wordpress.”) Humor me? =)

Peace,

Exploring Boston Part I

Posted by dannidupa in Boston-ness, Veg-Life and tagged with Boston-ness, Castle Island, Cheap things to do, Coffee, Garment District, Things to do in Boston, Vegan, Vegetarian October 1, 2009

CASTLE ISLAND

Castle Island Boston

This gem is a lovely walking loop that provides your exercise with surrounding ocean views and green grass that you see very little of on your city campus. Combined with ample people-watching, a picture-friendly stone fort, and a cute (though unhealthy) snack shop, this South Boston haven is a relaxing afternoon trip.

Get here: Take the Red Line to Andrew. It’s a bit of a walk but the scenery is nice.

The fort at Castle Island

GARMENT DISTRICT

Garment District Boston

Need a decade-themed costume or even just a vintage piece in general? Plan a little jaunt to the smartest part of the city (right by MIT, of course). This indie shopping joint has racks upon racks of cheap, stylish, secondhand and sometimes new fashions. Tack on a veritable room of clothes where you dig on the floor for good finds and you’ve differentiated Garment District from your standard Goodwill.

Get here: Take the Red Line to Kendall/MIT. It’s about a ten minute walk from the stop at 200 Broadway.

$1.50/pound room at Garment District

COOLIDGE CORNER THEATRE

Interior of the Coolidge Corner Theatre

“Who wants to see a movie tonight?” It’s funny how, at least with my friends, this craving is usually a spontaneous yet collective idea. Fenway 13 is great and all, but maybe you might be looking fr a theatre with a bit more charm and a tad less of that hyper-commercial feel. Luckily, I’ve lived ten minutes from Coolidge Corner for the past two school years and from Milk to (500) Days of Summer, I’m promising you that the dimly-lit, old-Hollywood feel of the place will enrich the whole outing. Start your experience at Ana’s Taqueria and end it with some JP Licks Oatmeal Cookie ice cream and you’ve got the makings of a perfect night/date!

Get here: Take the Green C Line to Coolidge Corner. It’s down the street at 290 Harvard St.

Coolidge Corner Theatre

MY THAI VEGAN CAFE

"Beef" Lemongrass and jasmine rice

The day I stumbled upon this place, I barely believed the menu’s promise that everything is prepared vegan. I was walking around on break from work about to settle for a yogurt or granola bar, when I spotted it. The door and stairwell leading to the eatery are undeniably sketchy. But overlook this. Continue on up and behold: great Thai food that’s all vegan and relatively cheap! Take your order to go and walk a few blocks to the Commons. Enjoy.

Get here: Take the Green Line to Boylston. It’s around the corner at 3 Beach Street.

ESPRESSO ROYALE

Espresso Royale on Comm Ave

Feel like a Beatnik and stop by this bustling cafe for a coffee or mmm Mate tea (I acquired a taste for this stuff in Argentina visiting my cultured and hilarious cousin). Choose a pretty mosaic table and people-watch, overhearing some intelligent conversations. Bring some homework or a newspaper and settle in. You will fall in love with the beverages, the music, the setting, and your new favorite afternoon activity!

Get here: Take the Green B Line to BU Central. It’s located across the street at 736 Commonwealth Ave.

For more ideas: check out part two of this series!

Peace,

Big Bright Accent, Catty Smile Oscar Wilde

Posted by dannidupa in Style Icon and tagged with Almost Famous, Boho Chic, Company of Thieves, J Mendel, Olivia Wilde, Oscar Wilde, Patrick Fugit, Reem Acra, Style Icon, Tao Ruspoli, The OC, Vegan, William Miller August 11, 2009

STYLE ICON: OLIVIA WILDE

This style icon is strangely fascinating.

1. She is Vegan.

2. She is best friends with Patrick Fugit who played William Miller/main character in Almost Famous.

3. She eloped with her husband Tao Ruspoli, who is an Italian prince, when she was 18. They married in his family’s castle in Vignanello, Italy.

4. [Maxim ranked her #1 hottest female in the world]. That is actually a pretty damn sweet little title to have.

5. She graduated high school in Andover, MA!

6. She was on The OC. Obviously.

7. She was born with the last name Cockburn, but changed it to Wilde, after playing Gwendolen in Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest in high school.

Olivia Wilde and Tao Ruspoli

Olivia Wilde in casual, boho chic.

Olivia Wilde in gowns by Reem Acra, Farah Angsana, J Mendel and Zuhair Murad

Peace,

Title from “Oscar Wilde” by Company of Thieves

But I’m A Vegetarian So…It’s A Frozen Pizza

Posted by dannidupa in Veg-Life and tagged with Alicia Silverstone, Amber Valetta, Anne Hathaway, Brigitte Bardot, Chris Martin, Coldplay, Eddie Vedder, Ellen Degeneres, Emily Deschanel, Ginnifer Goodwin, Gwyneth Paltrow, Josh Hartnett, Kate Winslet, Missy Higgins, Natalie Portman, Nico, Orlando Bloom, Regina Spektor, Stella Mccartney, Vegan, Vegetarian, Zooey Deschanel April 28, 2009

In honor of my spur of the moment decision (just now) to be a Vegetarian for the month of May (and possibly all summer), I have decided to post a list of my favorite famous herbivores.

Famous Vegetarians: