she’s real, yo.


Everything Epic
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When I was Sally’s age, I used to lie . . . a lot. I’m sure it had something to do with growing up in a complicated family of world class embellishers and accidentally pulling the short straw on a weird ass mid-90s, midwestern divorce (lions and tigers and gay dads – oh my).  At first, my lies were usually just a mild stretch of the truth, but, as time went on, they started to become more and more frequent and, unfortunately, more and more ridiculous. I stopped lying cold turkey after I tried (and failed) to convince my best friend that Alex, the neighbor boy I had the craziest most massive crush on, had just:
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a) serenaded me
b) with his guitar
c) outside my window
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. . . naked.
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I mean, really.  What was I thinking?  Alex didn’t even own a guitar.
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PS – I haven’t lied like this in over 12 years.
PPS – Alex is the one wearing a talking hat.

i surrender.


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dear, dear internet,
you’ve shown me soo much (too much?)
i just can’t quit you.

chill with chilly.


huw devine
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Wow, I fucking LOVE what’s going on outside. I mean, I know some of you are all, “Ooooh that indian summer was so nice, this cold shit blows,” but for card carrying tribe members who don’t have super-convenient, come rain or come shine asian hair genes, a hot and heavy 75°, 80% humidity, and 100% chance of bitchy ass light rain is exactly how our curls hate spiral into a full blown anxiety attack, we accidentally overdose on gel and mousse, and wednesday becomes just another epic fail.  So when I woke up this morning and discovered:
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49° and sunny
38% humidity
100% awesome
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I was all, ho-man (hell yes).

bread, books.


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i’m really starving
to read something (anything).
recommendations?

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weens & friends.


Marlene Dietrich & Friends. Chateau Thombeau
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Björk, Dietrich just schooled the Bjësus outta you.  Why don’t you suck it and go as a copy cat this year?  Also, I’ve gotta give some major props to my favorite hooray, I’m not pregnant! reminder.  You’ve really helped me perfect this face.
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That’s all.

pickled pears, wine sign.


abby try again
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Last week, my Aunt Max was visiting from Oakland and we went to this new Dutch bakery slash farm-to-table restaurant slash gin bar slash beer hall slash could we get another round of slash slashes, please. But really, she’s just the coolest, so it’s no surprise we ate and drank and talked and laughed ourselves delicious.  Like the pickled pear chillin’ in our pickle pot, she’s just a good one.

home town homies.


State by Celebrity Print. Mélangerie
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A few things:

1...NJ gets Jack Nicholson? No fair!
2...Last week, I messed up the math in my checkbook in the bad way.
3...Let’s just say, I’m delighted my cousin has yet to cash her Bat Mitzvah money.
4...This week, I messed up the math in my checkbook in the good way.
5...Let’s just say, I’m delighted (period).
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PS – I cannot stop listening to this ridiculous mash-up.

last to leave.


Pia Jane Bijkerk
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Nerves linger.
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So I haven’t been sleeping.
Because I had to do something big.
Like, really fucking big.
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So I decided to find old me.
Because I had to be prepared.
Like, really fucking prepared.
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So I did it till it was done.
Because I had to do something big.
Like, really fucking big.
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Of course, nerves linger.

now and ten.


1010.  Michelle Gow
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“10 photographers. 10 photos each.  All taken on 10/10/10.  A single day represented in 100 photographs.  No special occasion, no big event, just the essence of daily life captured through ten lenses.”

– The 1010 Project

seventies superbabe.


James Hunt, driver for March-Ford (1973)
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“His dashing looks & personality made him racing’s golden boy, the fans loved him. He had a commanding presence and spoke impressively in a deep voice with a cultivated accent, saying exactly what he thought. He hated dressing up – wearing old blue jeans and often walking around in his bare feet, even on formal occasions. He drank heavily, smoked two packs a day, experimented with drugs, partied hard, and enjoyed the ladies. He married one of them, Suzy Miller, a fashion model who eventually left him for the actor Richard Burton. Burton was so enthralled with her, he even offered to pay Hunt’s divorce settlement to Suzy: $1 million. Burton couldn’t believe that Hunt was so casual about letting his beautiful wife go. Hunt simply said, ‘Relax, Richard. You’ve done me a wonderful turn by taking on the most alarming expense account in the country.'”

– The Selvedge Yard

slightly frightening winner.

Comment # 8
Jenny: ..Definitely the fox mirror – love it!!! (N.B. this is a non-gratuitous use of multiple exclamation points)

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C…O…N…G…R…A…T…U…L…A…T…I…O…N…S…,…J…E…N…N…Y…!

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Also, that giant thank you is meant for those of you who courageously entered my first ever ilikeyoulikeyou giveaway, Nicola “Waaay Too Cool For School” Rowlands who made it all and made it all possible, and really anyone who happens to be reading this right now.  Seriously, all y’all been:
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makin’ life
more awesome
since 2009.
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PS – Jenny, please contact amyruthmarsh at gmail dot com to claim your Nicola Rowlands Monsters Mirror.

butts, not regrets.


Graustark
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I downloaded Das Racist’s Sit Down, Man mixtape yesterday (for freezies – hooray!) and now I’m officially freaking out.  Baby.  Babe.  Babe!  It’s ..S..O…..G..O..O..D.. that listening to it is kinda like going on a first date where you don’t spend any money, say “poop” multiple times throughout the evening, and still seem sexy enough to merit a killer make out session on a cement turtle in the section 8 playground right behind your apartment (this may or may not be inspired by actual events in Amy’s life).  Not to mention, their mixtape includes a superhot remix of The Very Best’s “Julia.”  Ugh, I die.
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butt-seriously.
do your ipod a solid
and download this shit.

transcendentally terrific.


Ghostly International. Michael Cina
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“Ghostly International commissioned Michael Cina to work on an album cover for them in 2007. As time passed, we developed a great working relationship. Ghostly International has been one of those amazing clients that continually pushes the boundaries of what a record label can be. We have helped them transcend how art and design can function, and in the end, have created objects of desire.”

– Michael Cina Associates

slightly frightening giveaway.


Monsters Mirror. Nicola Rowlands
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Guess what, kids?  I’ve got presents!  Well, actually, Nicola Rowlands and I have one present that we’re so excited to give away it’s almost spooky, scary.  For serious though, listen up, cause I’m a big big fan of this lady.  I found her through my internet wanderings and developed quite a crush when I realized her arts and farts and crafts were funtimes tenfold.  Since her Monsters Mirror is my favorite item in her shop and Halloween is just around the riverbend (beyond the shore, somewhere past the sea), if you visit her Envelop and/or Supermarket shop and comment on this post with your favorite item, you will automatically be entered to win a Monsters Mirror of your own!   I’m thinking one of these babies will be more than necessary when doing bruisey, bloody touch-ups later this month . . .
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So how do I win that spookycool Monsters Mirror again?

1. ...Visit Nicola Rowlands’ Envelop and/or Supermarket shop.
2. ..Comment on this post with your favorite item.
3. ..Check back on Wednesday, October 13 to see if you won.
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PS – Comments will close on Tuesday, October 12 at 5pm EST.

scarf & scowl pt. 2.


Autumn 2010 Collection. Lily & Jae
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i found some more scarf & scowls.
then again, this one’s kinda smiling.
what’s a smile + scowl?  a smowl ?
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ps – babushka!

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covers.


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G…O…O…D……C…A…L…L….

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