Movie Star.

Observe the iconic movie star-ness of Monica Vitti- The perfect doe-eye and a textural symphony of hair that i can only attempt to achieve with a concoction of products both powdery and oily. Still, I attempt.

Less Than Zero

So this photo shoot from Numero Tokyo completely reminds me of Blair from the (very loosely adapted) movie of the Bret Easton Ellis novel. I'm really feeling the deep side-parted, ultra curly hair and contoured make-up. I can't say I'd feel entirely comfortable dressing this way in real life but there are certainly some elements that are up for interpretation..

The Rebirth..

While nothing beats the tactile satisfaction of a brand new magazine (pages crisp and uncreased, binding intact, a world of information that lay ahead in every page) the meloncholy wave of the future is periodicals of the digital variety. Domino magazine has been shuttered for almost a year now but a collaboration between some of the original contributors and editors has resulted in Lonny Magazine, an online sequel to the late, great original with an independent point of view and familiar layout. Although nothing will quite take the place of it's predecessor, I'm looking forward to a literally endless (one feature is 35 pages!) source of inspiration.

can't really argue with this!

Respectfully I say to thee...

Everything that she's wearing in this montage looks amazing! A class act.

Glamour x 10

Some favorite art deco and 70's picks from 1stdibs.com.
These are really my favorite periods for furniture and objects in general, hence the name of this blog. 1st dibs has a consistently great selection from both era's and the price range is extremely varied (the glass topped table is 95,000$) but they also provide great profiles on design icons, movements, and exhibits

Oh, and they now represent vintage clothing dealers with an 80's-specific bent. They are after my heart.

Blah, blah.

I've been pretty fascinated by artist Tauba Auerbach's work for some time now. By questioning and re-purposing the meaning and intent of language in every form, from Morse code, to the Latin Alphabet, to digital and analog images, she brings a new perspective to typography and symbols that we take for granted and use every day (well, not Morse code). Aside from being visually arresting, Auerbach's work speaks on a level that is not immediately comprehensible as it examines the connections between familiar symbols and how we process them. Definitely check out taubaauerbach.com for the full spectrum of her work and awesome
website.

Kickin' it with Vena Cava

Again these girls have created a mini-masterpiece. Collaborating with Converse in the 1HUND(RED) project, they've created what looks like your favorite drawn- on -with- a sharpie shoes from high-school, only better. Additionally, proceeds from the purchase of these shoes help to eliminate Aids in Africa- so you can do your part and look damn good!

Crystalized

This is the Labyrinth necklace from Erica Weiner whose work of been a fan of for some time now. I really like the handmade, but not precious elements of her jewelry, and of course, her points of reference: A pre-Balenciaga Jennifer Connelly and a post-Ziggy Stardust David Bowie. Glamorous in every incarnation!

Inspired by: Michael Myers

This Mended Veil mask necklace (center), which I've obsessed over for years and recently re-visited, is the perfect creepy/cool nod to John Carpenter's Halloween. This is my favorite scary movie for a number of reasons; First-off, it takes place in suburbia- perhaps the scariest place of all. Second, Jamie Lee Curtis' epic high-waisted denim and crisp button down is a look that i've been feeling for some time now. In a time when edgy is the new norm, and sorority girls are wearing pyramid studs, this just looks fresh.

The Beginning

After much pondering, mulling-over, procrastinating and working-out of kinks, I'm ready to share my perspective with the world. Or at least with the few close friends who I know will read this!