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La Vie Links
Published on 2012-04-22 21:47:06
Stop the Traffik demonstration was brilliant. (NSFW-ish) Project Switcheroo is randomly amusing. A “glimpse” in to Zooey Deschanel’s future… 61+ women Rush Limbaugh has called “babe…” Mapping the winds! Plus, trinket art & this parade, Filed under: La Vie Links Tagged: Links, … Continue reading → > read more
The Pearly Gates Had Such Eloquent Graffiti
Published on 2012-04-18 22:26:35
Inspired by the eccentricities of Melbourne, my photos hardly do justice to the canvas that is the hundreds of twisting and art-filled laneways. All photos are for once my own. Ballerina amazingness included. “On the wall behind St. Peter, so bright … Continue reading → > read more
10 Things I Love Tuesday
Published on 2012-04-17 22:21:26
1. .CARPE DIEM. [source] 2. .NATURAL HEARTS. [source] 3. .PRETTY EYESORES. [source] 4. .TEA BAG COOKIES. [source] 5. .CENTER PARTS. [source] [source] 6. .SMOKE. [source] 7. .AND MIRRORS. For the record, this is June Carter Cash’s actual vanity! Jeisa Chiminazzo for La Perla Spring/Summer 2012 8. .’HIPSTER’ BRANDING. [source] … Continue reading → > read more
Monday Playlist
Published on 2012-04-15 23:01:17
1. ”Velvet Elvis“ by Alex Winston 2. “Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings” by Father John Misty 3. “Noche Nada” by Givers 4. “And The Boys” by Angus & Julia Stone 5. “Disparate Youth” by Santigold 6. “Orpheo Looks Back” by Andrew Bird 7. … Continue reading → > read more
The Best Things in Life are Meant to be Shared
Published on 2012-04-09 18:50:04
[source] Inspired by this lady’s post today, I have decided it’s high time to dust off this blog a bit and get back to some consistency around here. Have I made this promise before? Yes. But here’s hoping. Filed under: Uncategorized > read more
10 Things I Love Tuesday
Published on 2012-02-21 22:33:42
1. .LIVING GRAFFITI. [source] 2. .VIEW FROM THE DASH. [source] [source] 3. .GEO-ARCHITECTURE. [source] [source] [source] 4. .FRYE DAYS. 5. .WINTER TREES. [source] 6. .THE NEWS. As spoken by my two favorites. And no one else. 7. .OSCAR-ISMS. [source] 8. .TOO-LONG HAIR. [source] [source] 9. .TOO-SHORT SKIRTS. … Continue reading → > read more
La Vie Links
Published on 2012-02-08 16:00:25
Some time-passers for a not-quite-ready-to-admit-it’s Monday kind of night. The photographers behind the world’s most iconic photos. Counting down the years until Zach Wahls turns 35. This speech is why. Plus, fortune balloons, test tube chandeliers, and wooden hearts. Hope you … Continue reading → > read more
10 Things I Love Tuesday
Published on 2012-02-07 21:25:13
1. .ELEPHANT WALK. [source] 2. .HINT OF LEMON. Like this tart or those kebabs. Yes. Lemon meringue kebabs. [source] [source] 3. .PRETTY STRENGTH. [source] 4. .GOOFY GRAND GESTURES. [source] 5. .THE UNNATURAL. [source] [source] 6. .FREJA. [source] 7. .COLORED … Continue reading → > read more
10 Things I Love Tuesday
Published on 2012-01-24 22:48:30
1. .BOOT WEATHER. Quite possibly the only thing I missed about Boston winters while abroad. [source] [source] 2. .GETTING BUTTERFLIES. [By Patrick Demarchelier] [source] 3. .OSCAR NODS. Ms. Williams for Best Leading Actress & Ms. Wiig for Best Original Screenplay. … Continue reading → > read more
Monday Playlist
Published on 2012-01-23 11:37:01
1. “Simple Song” by The Shins 2. “Little Talks (Live)” by Of Monsters and Men 3. “Sweet Sour” by Band of Skulls 4. “Ta Douleur” by Camille 5. “Ffunny Ffrends” by Unknown Mortal Orchestra 6. “Do the Rump” by The … Continue reading → > read more
La Vie Links
Published on 2012-01-14 21:34:08
[by Patrick Demarchelier] A dose of wandlerlust. The first-ever vertical forest. Amazing. A little Coppola compilation video. Must-watch this Australian ad. Old but good: Mindy Kaling on chick flicks. The world’s most spectacular roads. [Lucky to have driven three: Milford Road, Great … Continue reading → > read more
10 Things I Love Tuesday: Travelling
Published on 2011-12-27 18:00:11
1. .PLANES. [Rodney Smith] 2. .[TRAINS] AND AUTOMOBILES. 3. .MIDNIGHT EXPLORATIONS. [source] 4. .THIS MOMENT. [source] 5. .POSTCARDS FROM FAR AWAY. [source] 6. .CULTURAL IMMERSION. A la this and this. 7. .NATIVES. [by Joseph Montezinos] 8. .FAUNA. [source] 9. .LANDMARKS. There’s … Continue reading → > read more
Hello Again, Boston.
Published on 2011-12-25 22:52:45
I’m back to La Vie Boston both geographically and blog-wise. Two days ago, my four-month-long stay in Australia and New Zealand sadly came to a close. My time there was a whirlwind of new friends, sturdy backpacks, good food, stunning … Continue reading → > read more
Monday Playlist: Sending Postcards from Far Away
Published on 2011-11-28 03:01:30
1. “Go Outside” by Cults 2. ”Morning Sun” by Saloons 3. “For You” by Tin Sparrow 4. ”Don’t Wait” by The Duke Spirit 5. “Video Games” by Lana Del Ray 6. ”Nothing’s Gunna Be Undone” by Rainbow Arabia 7. “Welcome Home” by Radical … Continue reading → > read more
Not All Who Wander Are Lost
Published on 2011-11-28 00:22:42
[Corrie Bond] [Marie Claire] Living in the same location for twenty years takes care of that whole “getting lost” thing. So it took three planes and 10,000 miles for me to actually experience the concept. It’s beginning to grow on me. … Continue reading → > read more
Monday Playlist: Curving Away
Published on 2011-11-20 20:57:10
1. “Two Cousins” by Slow Club 2. “Dance Card” by Pepper Rabbit 3. “It’s Real” by Real Estate 4. ”Lonely Boy” by The Black Keys 5. ”Penobska Oakwalk” by Quilt 6. ”Do You Remember” by Ane Brun 7. ”Blood” by The Middle East 8. ”The … Continue reading → > read more
10 Things I Love Tuesday
Published on 2011-05-31 23:14:46
1. .FLORA. [source] [source] 2. .SKIRTING THE ISSUE. [source] 3. .OLD FRIENDS. [source] 4. .BON (E)VERYTHING. [source] This font! 5. .BEAUTIFYING WHITEWASH. Ever-obligatory in landlord-limited decorating. [source] [source] 6. .CAMERA TALKING. [source > read more
Vive Y Deja Vivir
Published on 2011-05-05 01:21:27
[source] [Elle December 2010] [source] ¡Feliz Cinco de Mayos, mis amores! Paz, Filed under: Photography Tagged: Cinco de Mayo, Elle Magazine, Jessica Alba, Margaritas, Photography, Spanish, Typography > read more
Monday Playlist
Published on 2011-05-02 04:13:29
1. “Lotus Flower” by Radiohead 2. “Parentheses” by The Antlers 3.”True Blue” by Dirty Beaches 4. “House of Balloons” by The Weeknd 5. “Half Asleep” by School of Seven Bells 6. “Creep&# > read more
10 Things I Love Tuesday
Published on 2011-04-26 03:20:50
1. .”TEA” SHIRTS. [source] 2. .URBAN DECAY. [source] 3. .THIS LIV PICTORIAL. [Purple Fashion] 4. .DESIGN SEEDS PALETTES. See more of these on this beautiful blog. [source] [source] [source] 5. .AMY. Doing anything. I adore her. 6. .REFLEC > read more
La Vie Links
Published on 2011-04-21 23:09:12
[source and via] Netflix Instant Watch movies for every…specific occasion. Anthropologie’s April catalogue shot in Cartagena is stunning. Here’s a video that shows the scale of the universe! [via] And a US infographic mapping out the mo > read more
Monday Playlist
Published on 2011-04-04 01:05:28
1. “Still Sound” by Toro Y Moi 2. “An Easy Life” by Broken Bells 3.”Second Chance” by Pete Bjorn and John 4. “Cigarettes” by Russian Red 5.”Elevator Fight” by Little Ghost 6. “Glass De > read more
Beneath the Sun of California One
Published on 2011-03-16 04:52:42
[my own] In beautiful California for a relaxing spring break. Will be back, hopefully more sane and ideally a bit tanner. Peace, Title from “California One/Youth And Beauty Brigade” by The Decemberists Filed under: Musings Tagged: > read more
Themeless
Published on 2011-03-09 15:34:00
[source] [source] [source] [by David Mushegain] [source] [source] Having been a little all over the place myself recently, this un-thematic mix of inspiration is partially more explicable. Peace, Filed under: Photography Tagged: Alexa C > read more
Monday Playlist
Published on 2011-03-07 10:39:12
1. “Young Blood” by The Naked and the Famous 2. “Heaven’s On Fire” by The Radio Dept. 3. “Someone Like You” by ADELE 4. “Mermaid” by Okkervil River 5. “Hallelujah” by The Helio Sequenc > read more
The Art of Shopping
Published on 2011-02-24 15:41:41
[source] Some words to shop by: “If she can’t afford it, she won’t buy it. If it doesn’t fit (or make her feel good, or flaunt what she’s got), she won’t wear it. If she can’t find it, she won’t … Continue reading → > read more
Chasing Pavements
Published on 2011-02-24 12:05:49
[source] A foot injury has me counting the painful steps it takes just to get from Point A to Point B. Already I’m missing leisurely walks and chasing pavements for no reason other than pure lack of agenda. This healing … Continue reading > read more
La Vie Looks of the Week: NYFW Edition
Published on 2011-02-16 17:17:12
1. CHARLOTTE RONSON 2. JILL STUART 3. VIVIENNE TAM 4. BCBG MAX AZRIA 5. CYNTHIA ROWLEY 6. DOO.RI 7. JENNY PACKHAM 8. TIBI 9. J. MENDEL 10. ERIN FETHERSTON 11. REBECCA MINKOFF 12. TRACY REESE Which collections were your … Continue reading > read more
10 Things I Love Tuesday
Published on 2011-02-15 15:33:55
1. .REESE BY WARWICK SAINT. [Flaunt by Warwick Saint, August 2001] 2. .THIS VIEW. [source] [source] [source] 3. .TRIANGULAR ARCHITECTURE. [source] [source] 4. .PLAYING WITH LIGHT. [source] 5. .THESE TWO. [source] 6. .SOME HUGHS. [source] 7. .THIS QUO > read more
February the Fourteenth
Published on 2011-02-14 17:20:39
[by Tali Schiffer] [source] To tell you the truth, I’m feeling a bit neutral about Valentine’s Day this year. Regardless, I hope everyone is loving and being loved today. Is it not strange that we have to have a holiday … Continue r > read more
On Being Present
Published on 2011-02-09 17:40:49
[source] A little reminder for those days when you hit snooze 4+ times, when you cancel out the sounds of the world with your iPod, when you avoid all eye contact on the sidewalk, when you just want to shirk … Continue reading → > read more
10 Things I Love Tuesday
Published on 2011-02-08 13:24:23
1. .THIS TEA PARTY. [source] 2. .LIGHT FIXATION. [source] [source] [source] 3. .KEIRA IN VOGUE ITALIA. 4. .COVER ART. I’m adoring Leanne Shapton‘s book blocks. This talented lady also redesigned ban.do’s website. [source] And these expensiv > read more
Monday Playlist
Published on 2011-02-07 00:34:09
1. “Generator First Floor” by Freelance Whales 2. “3 Rounds & A Sound” by Blind Pilot 3. “Helplessness Blues” by Fleet Foxes 4. “Let Go” by Everest 5. “You Got The Love” remixed by The X > read more
La Vie Links
Published on 2011-02-03 01:52:57
[source] This “could-have-been” love story video is an adorable wake up call. Waste a snow day perusing the latest batch of online mags like Rue, High Gloss, and Matchbook. So impressed by the Acapella version of The Postal Service’ > read more
10 Things I Love(d) Tuesday
Published on 2011-01-26 20:59:00
1. .THIS PAIR. 2. .MINTY FRESHNESS. [source] [source] [Anthropologie 2010] 3. .ANDREW GARFIELD. [source] [source] And here’s his awesome shoot for Band of Outsiders. 4. .MOCHI. Mochi (frozen Japanese ice cream) = cultural, delicious, and sold > read more
The Little Things
Published on 2011-01-24 01:32:40
[source] Sure, the big things are great. They’re what we live for. But getting from Point A to Point B would be a whole lot more lackluster if not for all the wonderful little things in life. [source] Like staying … Continue reading ͛ > read more
Monday Playlist
Published on 2011-01-17 03:52:52
1.”Friends” by Luke Top* 2. “Bambi” by Tokyo Police Club 3. “I Follow Rivers” by Lykke Li 4. “Rox in the Box” by The Decemberists 5. “Window” by PVT 6. “Something Good Can Work” > read more
La Vie Links
Published on 2011-01-15 18:16:53
[source] “Clearly, you have both equally whored out your music.” – Stephen Colbert You might be a Comic Sans criminal. . .but I’m here to help you. Super cool mash-up of 2010′s movies. Love love love this. And here are … C > read more
Though Not In So Many Words
Published on 2011-01-15 16:56:53
[source] [source] [source] [source] [source] Between text messaging, tweeting, blogging, Facebook wallposting, and the like, I feel as if I’m constantly having more and more opportunity to think before I “speak.” Being a bit of an i > read more
10 Things I Love Tuesday
Published on 2011-01-05 02:58:46
1. .WINTER SUN. But apparently Beach House feels differently. [source] 2. .NATASHA KHAN. 3. .SUPPORTING THE SOLDIERS. Though not always, (if ever) the war. [source] 4. .(COMPARATIVELY) REALISTIC LOVE STORIES. Like Love and Other Drugs – the mov > read more
Monday Playlist
Published on 2011-01-02 23:10:42
These are some of the songs have been in my earbuds as 2010 became 2011. 1. “I Am Mine” by Brooke Waggoner 2. “Carolina” by Girls 3. “O.N.E.” by Yeasayer 4. “Odessa” by Caribou 5. “Round and Round > read more
Things I Loved Tuesday 2010
Published on 2011-01-02 15:41:52
wallflowers • stop motion • mapquesting • forgivable outfit flaws • masquerading • gypsy caravans • anti-morning people • concert poster art • ice cream weather • consumed walls • making an exit • futuresight • witty signage > read more
The 25 Best Albums of 2010
Published on 2010-12-30 04:28:10
The past 365 days have played host to quite the amount of amazing new music. Some of these records made the list for being satisfying follow-up efforts while some made it for being awesome new bands in general. In … Continue reading U > read more