Grimoire- A Fairy Tale Come True

Neat NHK video about Grimoire fashion. This style is inspired by the woods, fairy tales, folk costumes, gypsies and the dark stories compiled by the Brothers Grimm. Recipe for magic!

The Burning House

I was so inspired by Foster Huntington's website The Burning House, where people submit photographs of prized possessions that they would save were their house to be engulfed by flames, that I decided to go about my room and see what I would want beside me on the lawn as I watch my house go up in smoke. It's such a neat concept and it was refreshing and fascinating to see this idea realized on a universal scale with entries from all over the world. Each entry was touching and deeply revealing about their submitter.

Before having discovered this website, I had many times wondered as I was in bed or in the car what I would save if I only had a few minutes to collect my things before it was too late. It made me think of vanitas still-lifes and the uselessness of the things I had accumulated in my room, things of little necessity and yet which each mean something to me and the life I have created for myself. To think that in a moment, it could all be destroyed. However, there are a few irreplaceable items in my room that are of absolute importance to me--that I would risk my life to save. Of course, I would save my family and Gia first and foremost, but let's say they could save themselves. What then would I rush around dumping into a blanket?

Vogue Girl Korea

I've always wanted to dye my hair pastel pink and seeing this editorial in Vogue Girl Korea is making me seriously consider it. Vogue Girl Korea does a wonderful job of capturing the ultra feminine and sugary sensibilities of the true girly-girl.

Harpsichord Appreciation Day

In appreciation of the beautiful and at times, eerie sounds created by the harpsichord, my favorite musical instrument of all time. This is for all the times that snobby musicians have scoffed at the Baroque instrument, misunderstanding its importance to the world of classical music, and loathed it's sounds, and in the words of one friend reiterating famous musical conductor Sir Thomas Beecham, said that "the sound of a harpsichord" was like "two skeletons copulating on a tin roof in a thunderstorm" --this is for you Harpsichord, y'ole rebel.

Playlist below that will hopefully convert you to the excellence and musical delight of the Harpsichord!

Ondine: Free People Edition

The gamine sea nymph dons nets and tattered fabrics that glisten with sand. She emerges from the waves, her damp body iridescent with drops of sea water and clumps of seaweed lit by the moon. Her dress is the color of sea foam. Like the surface of the sea in sunlight, the sequins and stones sewn into her clothes reflect the light on land. She layers crochet and netting to allow glimpses of her pearly body beneath. 

water scene from the film "Romeo + Juliet" (1996)

I came across a few pieces by the brand Free People that truly capture the magical aura of the sea nymph. Think gauzy and sheer, knotted and crocheted. Visit their online store to purchase the items below: http://www.freepeople.com/

Electrifying Electronics

Electrifying accessories for your electronics and desk that make my heart miss a beat.

Cooperative trompe l'oeil laptop case $28: Urban Outfitters

This ultra-chic trompe l'oeil laptop case was sold out at UO. After months of writing to UO's customer service to see if they would restock this item, I was thrilled to see that the case is back in stock! I've never seen a cuter laptop case and probably won't for a long time.

Boombox Romance

I recently saw "Say Anything" (1989) for the first time and what can I say, I found myself completely enchanted by John Cusack's character! Why can't the world be populated with more Lloyd Doblers?! Talk about old school wooing and chivalry. Man, I love me some 80s romance films.

John Cusack in "Say Anything" (1989)