Grey Garden

Thanks to Cotton Candy's Whimsical Delights Blog - I have discovered the fabulous Tokyo Spring Fashion Week. Among its unique designers, I discovered a new favorite : Mayumi Sasaki for Lyrics M. The runway was all covered in moss and the girls looked like they were dressed to have a picnic in the English countryside. I loved the straw hats, faded colors, delicate fabrics and unique shapes. The collection also reminded me a LOT Marie Antoinette when she had built her village and spent her time frolicking around! Next spring, I'm thinking vintage straw hats, lace, khaki, and hippie-ish/English countryside touches.

Rag & Bone even caught onto the trend:

Also I read about this play in Teen Vogue and the poster captured my attention and reminds me of this look I'm talking about:

Weekly Top 10 Songs!

Put my ipod on random and here's what I got:

1. On the Table - A.C. Newman
2. Let's Go - Little Miss Sunshine Soundtrack
3. Transparent Things - Fujiya & Miyagi
4. O Pamela - Nouvelle Vague
5. If Looks Could Kill - Camera Obscura
6. I Won't Be Left - Tegan and Sara
7. Slow Cheetah - Red Hot Chili Peppers
8. Yours to Keep - Teddybears
9. All the Way - Frank Sinatra
10. The Angels Hung Around - Rilo Kiley

Enjoy!

The Ghost That Carries ME Away...

If you love Garden State or other Zack Braff soundtracks, then you will love Searbear's debut disk, The Ghost That Carried Us Away. I love the violin and romantic feel to it, yet it sounds modern and mystical (not in a new age-y way! no!) - some even harvesty (love the odd adjectives?). It makes you wanna skip around or walk quietly through the woods at night. I recommend the ENTIRE CD - you wont be sorry!

and who could resist a band called Seabear - how cute, right?

**check out some of their songs on the music player

Oh and another thing! If you are a redhead, you will greatly appreciate this article @
http://stylebubble.typepad.com/style_bubble/ (today's post) - I DID! Go us!
I love the Lucy quote!

Epitome of Modern Marie

The Chanel Couture Fall Fashion Show - Delicious!

Boys, Boys, Boys

So last week my top 10 songs were all girl names - and I did that item with each song. This week is all boys names, but unfortunately not many brands and designers name their women's clothing with men names (the Brian bag?... no). But anyways here is the list - all still good songs:

1. Alfie - Lily Allen
2. Billy Brown - Mika
3. Charlie - Red Hot Chili Peppers
4. David - Nellie McKay
5. Dudley - Yeah Yeah Yeahs
6. Gabriel - Lamb
7. James - Josh Rouse
8. Michael - Franz Ferdinand
9. Timothy - Jet
10. Willie - Cat Power

"L" a L.A.M.B. Fragrance by Gwen Stefani

The Girls

So I was on a roll and look up a piece of clothing, shoe, or accessory to go with each of the songs this week. You know how designers and brands often name their pieces girl names (ex: Stam bag by Marc Jacobs), well I looked up a item to go with each girl name of this week's top 10 songs. The clothes aren't that unusual or anything, but I would wear all of them - they're kinda preppy (hesitant to use that word) and totally ready for fall. Enjoy!

1. Annie - Vanessa Carlton

"Annie Oakley Tote" - Anthropologie

2. Cecilia - Simon and Garfunkel

"Cecilia" top - J.Crew / "Cecilia" dress - Delias

3. Eleanor - Jet

"Eleanor" Keds

4. Jacqueline - Franz Ferdinand

"Jackie O" Dress - Tart @ Bluefly.com

5. Jenny - I'm From Barcelona

Jenny Jen top @ Bluefly.com

6. Jolene - Ray LaMontagne

(um I couldn't find anything I liked with this name - its a toughie)

7. Josephine - Brandi Carlile

"Josephine" dress - Nanettte Lepore @ Nordstroms

8. Katie - Missy Higgins

Kate Spade Tote

9. Polly - Keren Ann

"Polly" Flat - Irregular Choice @ Zappos.com

10. Suzie - Boy Kill Boy

"Suzie" Jacket - J.Crew

Loving Life Under the Blacklight

Yesterday was like Christmas - the long awaited new Rilo Kiley CD came out. I was a little skeptical about their single "Moneymaker" because it didn't sound like them and I thought they were trying to go more mainstream. However, the rest of the CD is back to the way things were. They have a little different sound, but its still original. It sounds more like Jenny Lewis' solo project than it does the old Rilo Kiley - so you know it will be AMAZING. If you've never heard of Rilo Kiley, I would highly recommend this CD. The theme of the album is the club/dance floor (but NOT in the pop-Madonna way) - and it sounds a bit retro. It will definitely make you smile (the lyrics are sometimes funny) and wanna dance around in your underwear.

and did I mention that the plastic of the CD case is purple? yet another reason to check it out!

** I have some of the songs playing on the audio feature (my fav is Silver Lining!)

Think Pink

Here is a scene from my favorite movie, Funny Face (with Audrey Hepburn. Since Fuchsia seems to be one of the "it" colors for fall - I found this clip to be quite fitting. Remember - think pink!

Weekly Top 10 Songs!

So I have a really random playlist this week and I was gonna try to be an overachiever and find something cute to go with the theme of each song... but I got really lazy and didn't. However, I did find some nice things along the way(above)... anyways mind the boring post - here is the weeks playlist:

1. The Comeback - Shout Out Louds
2. The Counter - Psapp
3. The Greatest - Cat Power
4. The Guide - Borne
5. The Hat - Ingrid Michaelson
6. The Heavens - The Raveonettes
7. The News - Jack Johnson
8. The Park - Feist
9. The Rain - K-OS
10. The View - Modest Mouse

I don't know if any of you watch So You Think You Can Dance? but I was soooooooo HAPPY that Sabra won - she sooo deserved it :)

**going shopping tomorrow so hopefully I'll find a dress - wish me luck!

Gold Tote- Target

Geometric Necklace - Forever 21

Disney Couture Necklace - fredflare.com

Silver Heels- Forever 21

Makes Going Back to School Fun?

decorated cookies @ http://www.elenis.com/

***and a quick note the itunes free single of the week is by A Fine Frenzy! gotta love free music!

Watercamera Pictures

got my watercamera developed from the beach - here are some cool pics
the middle one is my friend doing a handstand in the water - the pic came out very artsy I think
in the last one those are my feet - I got an airbrush tattoo of a bird on it ;)

Party into Fall

So I'm going to a surprise party for a girl on the dance team - its a sweet 16 bash at a yummy Italian restaurant all equipped with a dance floor for us to boogie (that is such a strange word). Its in 2 weeks, so I still have time to find a dress, but I was just looking online for some ideas. I don't want a summery looking dress, but I still want to be able to keep cool in it. I loved these dresses because they have fall colors, but the cut is still cool, so I wont be too hot - you kno? Hopefully I can find a dress this weekend - I'll post my results :)

#1-3: Dillards

#4 & #5: Nordstroms

A Very Fine Frenzy

If you love Coldplay, Aqualung, and The Fray, then you will love A Fine Frenzy. All male band it is not - it is the stage name of singer songwriter Alison Sudol. Her full length album One Cell in the Sea is absolutely heavenly. I recommend purchasing the whole album (its only $7.99 on itunes). My favorite song is "The Minnow and the Trout" but all the songs are just as lovely. They give you a serene, walking on the beach at dusk feel - and with school starting tomorrow, I want to have that mindset often. Below is her video for her single "Almost Lover" and I've put a few of her songs on my music player. Enjoy!

Almost Lover - A Fine Frenzy

Gorgeous!

Beach Photos

The house
Seaside Market



Attempted to take a pic @ night

We rode bicyclyes everywhere

The sun ;D

Home Sweet Home

YAY! I'm finally home :D Thanks for all your comments and for not abandoning me! The beach was amazing - although I did get burned (but what else did I expect - I am a redhead)....and now I'm all peely - yuck! College visits went good.... family visits were fun - it was a pretty good vacation I say! but I CAN'T believe that school starts in 4 days! AND I still need to finish a summer reading book :( hmmmm I'm savoring these last few days of summer.

Here is an end of summer playlist - I know that the season isn't officially over, but it might as well be to me - I guess that means BRING ON THE FALL FASHION!

1. Pulling Our Weight - The Radio Dept.
2. Eighties Fan - Camera Obscura
3. Close Your Eyes - Young Love
4. Friend and Foe - The Watson Twins
5. Up and Gone - Cat Power
6. Imagine - Jack Johnson
7. Come Home Safely - Let's Go Sailing
8. Summer Skin - Death Cab for Cutie
9. Summer in the City - Regina Spektor
10. How It Ends - Little Miss Sunshine Soundtrack

Have a happy rest of summer!

*some of these songs are playing on the audio feature!