Ici et La

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

feeling a little ruffled

Saturday, June 14, 2008

10 most recently played songs on iTunes

Love Always Remains - MGMT
So Nice So Smart - Kimya Dawson
Creator - Santogold
Frenchy, I'm Faking - Architecture in Helsinki
American Boy - Kanye West feat. Estelle
That's Not My Name - The Ting Tings
Oxford Comma - Vampire Weekend
Youth Alcoholic - Fox N Wolf
Weekend Wars - MGMT
Antillas - El Guincho

take the chap stick, put it on your lips

Come August and I'll be jumping up and down to the sounds of New York indie rock band, Vampire Weekend.

Their recently released self-titled album is about 40 minutes worth of great listening. Their music is fun and infectious, the perfect tunes to put you in a good mood on the early morning, dreary commute to work or study. Stand out tracks include Oxford Comma, A-Punk, Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa and Walcott.

Whenever I think about their upcoming concert, I feel a little bit like this...

AAAAIIIIIIEEEEE!!!!

Thursday, June 12, 2008

my new love

well after my recent post drooling over anoraks, what did i snap up on my latest shopping trip? that's correct, a lovely, classic green anorak - the perfect fit, perfect length, perfect colour, perfect style. perhaps a little thin being 100% cotton, but it does make it the perfect transeasonal piece.
it's an early birthday present from my mum ( my bday is in about 3.5 weeks) but i'm trying to weasel it away from her before the big day.... oh ps. it's new from sportsgirl, so i hope it won't turn up all over town within the next week...

It's all about the crop.

Friday, May 23, 2008

next!

in a previous post i extolled the virtues of black cropped leather jackets. while i still think they can somehow manage to make any outfit look stylish and complete, the fact that every second person on the street is wearing one now, owing to the fact that every chain store worth it's salt has at least one style in store, has made them somewhat less desirable. not that i consider myself some uber cool fashionista that only wears the latest fashions, but i can say i'd prefer not to look like every other girl walking down the street.

so i've moved onto my next jacket crush, which has been simmering away for some time in the background... the anorak. but i'm not talking the big clunky raincoat that your elderly aunty may sport on a trek through the bush. i'm talking the sleeker, more stylish anorak of today. kirsten dunst is often seen in them, along with a number of other celebs who manage to pull them off well. evidence below. enjoy

kiss hug

Saturday, April 26, 2008

etsy a good place to buy

I've rediscovered etsy.com lately, and I'm loving it! If not for actually buying things, at least for providing plenty of inspiration. For those of you unfamiliar, here are some facts about it. (And yes, I copied them from the website... it's late and I'm lazy).

What is Etsy?

Etsy is an online marketplace for buying & selling all things handmade.

Their mission is to enable people to make a living making things, and to reconnect makers with buyers.

Their vision is to build a new economy and present a better choice:

Buy, Sell, and Live Handmade.

My favourite category of goods by far is the Geekery section. Filled with all things kitsch, quirky and cute, it's a great place to find interesting and creative accessories, stationery and other knick knacks. And it's not expensive either, shipping something overseas won't cost you much at all.

Below are some examples of my favourite pieces in the Geekery section. Enjoy.

kiss hug

Raspberry Beret.

As winter approaches Down Under I'm on the hunt for the perfect beanie. I already have a cream one, and after considering black, grey and white, i've decided something a little more vibrant would be a better choice. Winter can so easily turn dreary with so much use of neutrals - grey, black, white and navy make up the bullk of my warm wardrobe - so some red headwear is the perfect thing to add a punch to an outfit on a cold wintery day.

And i watched Elizabethtown today, and Kirsten Dunst's recurring red beanie just consolidated my decision. Now I'm off to find the perfect fit and perfect knit.

kiss hug