Tag: coolshit

the fox is awesome.


When I first discovered Bobby Solomon’s blog thanks to this fine lady, it felt like I gained a rad older brother who should have been really annoyed at how much I wanted to be like him, but instead was totally cool with it and even let me hang out with him and his equally rad friends once in a while (hello, awesome).  Anyway, I’ve been trying to watch his CreativeMornings presentation, “Things I’ve Learned From Being Bored,” for over a month, but it’s been really insane here trying to get acclimated to this new job that I haven’t been able to get a whole lot of face time with my bff the internet . . . until now.  Oh man, not only was his talk the kind of kick in the blogging ass I soo hoped it would be, but it also totally reaffirmed that despite Bobby’s insane talent and ridiculously large following, he’s really just a super nice dude who also curates a super nice blog.
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basically, guys,
bobby is the f-ing best
(i love how he rolls).

there’s money in the banana stand.


Agenda 2011. Julie Joliat
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I do this every year. Whenever the final week of December is all “yo, what up girl?” I find myself jamming a fistful of miscellanies into my daily routine. It’s like, if I start doing something different the last week of December and it still scores face time even after all the slushpoo has melted and gone evaps forever, I don’t have to say it’s one of those laaaaaaame new year’s resolutions, but rather just something I started doing because, I don’t know, I’m awesome? And I do what I want? All the time?  Anyway, this time last year I started lying about what I did for a living (and moisturizing). This year?
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Neti potting.

agadorable.


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Armand:..What is that crap you served us?
Agador:….It’s Guatemalan Peasant Soup.
Armand:..What’s Guatemalan Peasant Soup?
Agador:….I don’t know, I made it up. I made it up!

– The Birdcage (1996)

hands up.


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I…F……Y…O…U……N…E…E…D……N…E…W……G…L…O…V…E…S….

i surrender.


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

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.

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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no sweat.


Vintage Fabric. Bella Dia
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Now that I don’t have to wear multiple outfits to work anymore (for gym sweat, inbound sweat, outbound sweat, etc), I’m thrilled to revive some of my not-so-summer friendly vintage pieces.  Today’s winner is a long, white Lloyd Williams blazer with mini shoulder pads that I got when Amarcord closed it’s 7th Street store, discounted everything a boobillion %, and Debra Messing showed up and was all “Is this coat wool? I’m alergic to wool. AGGHHHHH! I CAN’T FUCKING GET THIS COAT IF IT IS WOOOOOOOOOOL!”  Oh, what was that, blazer?  You’re sorry to interrupt, but you’re a polyester/rayon blend?  Baby, babe.  It’s September 29th and the high is 75°.
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It’s done.

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this is modcloth (we met on the internet).

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I know I’m pretty late to discover this place, but I stumbled upon ModCloth a few days ago and I think I already have a full-blown crush-session.  Not only are their prices totally reasonable, but their product names are .O..U..T..S..T..A..N..D..I..N..G..:
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You’re Smokin Jacket
I Dye! Maxi Dress
Dial M for Marvelous Skirt
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To top it off, their about us page says, we want to be the fashion company you’re friends with! Ugh, so many no brainers, so little time . . .
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PS – I was the last one to snag this, very excited.

oooo awww autumn.


Fall Accessories 2010.
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not ready to leave
my solo summer behind
(but fall looks damn fine).

how is it again?


IT’S OK. Sighn
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One day, I will be financially stable and wisely self-employed with one or two harmless yes men in my entourage.  But seeing as how I’m still a paycheck to paycheck entry-something, I find it hard to survive without having some of the very best it’s okay men by my side.
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I…….L…O…V...E…….Y…O…U…….G…U…Y…S….

koree ughhh.


Ping Pong Calendar. mmmg
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Unfortunately, the ordering portion of the online store where one can buy this wonderful little flip-cal is written entirely in Korean.  So if anyone has an extra 25,000 won lying around and is willing to try their luck South-K guess and click, just let me know!