My cousin recently lent me some CDs and I have become obsessed with old school hip-hoppers De La Soul. Up until now I had only really listened to them from their collaborations with the Gorillaz. They were hilaaarious at the concert, definitely knew how to get the whole crowd amped, and they kept us so entertained with their choreography and crazy DJ. With its playful wordplay, innovative sampling and witty skits, the band's debut album, 3 Feet High and Rising, has been hailed as a hip-hop masterpiece, influencing the likes of Mos Def.
I love this song - it is proof that you can scrap the necessity to rhyme with words that rhyme and end every phrase with the same word instead, and still sound legit.
In other music news, The Strokes are set to release their new album Angles on March 21, how freaking EXCITED am I. This is definitely my greatest musical anticipation of this year, Julian please marry me.
In other music news, I am going to Sydney in a day and Good Vibrations in five days. How ridiculous do you think this humidity is? Sydney is apparently 42 degrees and humid, I think I might die.
7.2.11
6.2.11
90 black swan
This film made me feel a lot of things, and even though it promotes quite the opposite, I do really miss dancing.
1.2.11
88 fran x tom
I made my first piece of menswear last night, with/for Tom. This tee was done from 8pm to 2am, sleepy as...
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| photos: me |
30.1.11
87 free people
"the home of the free and the brave"
free
[free]
–adjective
13. unimpeded, as motion or movement; easy, firm, or swift.
29. at liberty to enter and enjoy at will (usually fol. by of ): to be free of a friend's house.
30. not subject to rules, set forms, etc.
peo•ple
[pee-puh l]
–noun
3. human beings, as distinguished from animals or other beings.
4. the entire body of persons who constitute a community, tribe, nation, or other group by virtue of a common culture, history, religion, or the like.
per·son
6. the body of a living human being, sometimes including the clothes being worn.
8. a character, part, or role, as in a play or story.
-Idioms
14. be one's own person, to be free from restrictions, control, or dictatorial influence.
free
[free]
–adjective
13. unimpeded, as motion or movement; easy, firm, or swift.
29. at liberty to enter and enjoy at will (usually fol. by of ): to be free of a friend's house.
30. not subject to rules, set forms, etc.
peo•ple
[pee-puh l]
–noun
3. human beings, as distinguished from animals or other beings.
4. the entire body of persons who constitute a community, tribe, nation, or other group by virtue of a common culture, history, religion, or the like.
per·son
6. the body of a living human being, sometimes including the clothes being worn.
8. a character, part, or role, as in a play or story.
-Idioms
14. be one's own person, to be free from restrictions, control, or dictatorial influence.
28.1.11
27.1.11
85 new accomplishments - new york, roast pork, what the fork..
Life is full of little achievements and I guess we spend so much time waiting for them that when they come they are pleasant little bundles of joy. Today I completed 3 things that I have never done before in my life, which I consider to be rather outstanding things on the checklist, but it's been such a chaotic and mare-ish day that only now can I sit down and reflect on these things.
1. Year off = win. Booked flights to New York!! A one way ticket in fact. This morning was veeery stressful, almost comparable to when NOM was being made and my Mum shouts "I'm so stressed!!!!" and we were all so freaked out and in the moment... Thankfully the travel agent looked after us well, it was an epic start to the day, even if I was an hour and a half late for work. Concrete jungle where dreams are made of, bitchesss.
2. Made crispy roast pork belly for dinner. I tell you it doesn't get much better than this :) This recipe is from Chubby Hubby a fantastic food blog which makes me drool. I just had to try this recipe! Obviously there are a mill and one roast pork recipes spamming the net, 99% dodgey, even Raymond said no recipe for roast pork is ever fail-safe, but I have gained quite a lot of respect and trust in this goodie! The meat turned out juicy and tender and not dry at all, with deeelicious flavour. The crackling sounded like the McCain crunchy chip ads but FO REALZ yo. Nuff said, party at mine.
3. Completed making a pleated skirt! Just to make my life ridiculously difficult, 1) it is chiffon 2) it is floor length 3) it is hand pleated with no Perfect Pleater :( I like to say that I intentionally only wanted to pleat a panel and not the whole thing, even though my guilty conscience (aka the aformentioned) tells me otherwise. I'll post some better photos later.
And thus ends the day of good travel, good food, and good clothes. I am ex-haus-ted!
1. Year off = win. Booked flights to New York!! A one way ticket in fact. This morning was veeery stressful, almost comparable to when NOM was being made and my Mum shouts "I'm so stressed!!!!" and we were all so freaked out and in the moment... Thankfully the travel agent looked after us well, it was an epic start to the day, even if I was an hour and a half late for work. Concrete jungle where dreams are made of, bitchesss.
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| photos: Lunch atop a Skyscraper / Zara Mirkin / google |
2. Made crispy roast pork belly for dinner. I tell you it doesn't get much better than this :) This recipe is from Chubby Hubby a fantastic food blog which makes me drool. I just had to try this recipe! Obviously there are a mill and one roast pork recipes spamming the net, 99% dodgey, even Raymond said no recipe for roast pork is ever fail-safe, but I have gained quite a lot of respect and trust in this goodie! The meat turned out juicy and tender and not dry at all, with deeelicious flavour. The crackling sounded like the McCain crunchy chip ads but FO REALZ yo. Nuff said, party at mine.
3. Completed making a pleated skirt! Just to make my life ridiculously difficult, 1) it is chiffon 2) it is floor length 3) it is hand pleated with no Perfect Pleater :( I like to say that I intentionally only wanted to pleat a panel and not the whole thing, even though my guilty conscience (aka the aformentioned) tells me otherwise. I'll post some better photos later.
And thus ends the day of good travel, good food, and good clothes. I am ex-haus-ted!
24.1.11
17.1.11
83 muso mondays #7
Welcome back, my musical brain has been on holiday, plus lets face it, I have no idea what day it is anymore and refuse to do muso monday's on a tuesday which is when I usually remember. Here's something to dream of - a humble welcome of British a cappella talent at Heathrow airport- no instruments are used.
82 i'll just keep it to myself in the sun
This outfit seems to go well with listening to She and Him. Melancholic, a bit old fashioned, sweet and dreamy. I became obsessed with this burgundy suede that I discovered, in fact I'd quite like to get every colour and make some super haptic patchwork technicoloured dream coat, even though thinking about such in this humidity usually results in me lounging around in not much more than a big t shirt for most of the day. The maxi dress was a result of wanting to make a maxi dress but knowing that so much can go wrong with such it turned out super basic, which I guess was the intention anyway.
12.1.11
81 today's day
Some inspiration for the day and night. Today I picked out the colours and some fabrics for my small and upcoming winter collection, and tonight I will be brainstorming my future. The heat has put me off capslock for a little while.
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| photos from: Always Sometimes Anytime, Zara Mirkin, Free People |
5.1.11
80 11
WASSUP 2011. So in these past couple of days off I've finally been able to sew again! This was made even more exciting by a super early birthday present from my Mum - an overlocker! I tried it out for the first time yesterday, and today I made my first top with it.
This top is kinda my obsession. I love it because of how comfy it is, how it looks like pajamas (thanks Dad), how it's a teeny bit see through, of course cos it has *stars*, the length - slighter shorter than your average tee but not a crop top, the wide hem at the bottom, and how simple but effective the collar detailing is - which was so much more of a mare than it looks to make. Worn with The Most Awesome Bikepants ever - sparkly blue/grey knit, from Lonely Hearts. Take a look at my sewing blog for more photos.
21.12.10
20.12.10
78 MUSO MONDAYS #6
Welcome to the world of the plastic beach on a rowdy ape infested party island.
I am SO excited. What is my first virtual band concert experience going to entail? Reviews say it's hard to pick a highlight because every song is a revelation. I'll take that, thanks!! Lebanese orchestra here I come! Here's 3 songs cos I can't pick one.
Dirty Harry from Demon Days -
White Flag - Plastic Beach
Superfast Jellyfish - Plastic Beach
I am SO excited. What is my first virtual band concert experience going to entail? Reviews say it's hard to pick a highlight because every song is a revelation. I'll take that, thanks!! Lebanese orchestra here I come! Here's 3 songs cos I can't pick one.
Dirty Harry from Demon Days -
White Flag - Plastic Beach
Superfast Jellyfish - Plastic Beach
77 MADAME HAWKE FALL 2011: ME HUMAN
I have raved about Ruby's winter collection which debuted at this year's Fashion Week, and now I will drink a glass of red and obsess over Madame Hawke's new collection, titled Me Human. Since becoming designer in 2008, Emily Miller-Sharma has branded Madame Hawke as a quirky and good-time gal, with an air of sophistication and class. Fall 2011 saw Emily's muse soften into a woman who is "just so beautifully human. With the need to feel safe coupled with the desire to be spontaneous".
This collection is my favourite so far- it is forever interesting and appealing, for the following reasons..
The main attraction for me with both Ruby and Madame Hawke is the incredible variety and use of textures that coheres every collection. Sheer and heavy silk, leather and suede, velvet, woolen knits, mesh, a fine selection of wools for the coats of course, and what about the Lush dress (image 3) !! This along with the Butterfly top (image 5) are high in my favourites list, which is inevitably very long.
Beautiful contrasts make Me Human so appealing and daring. Structured forms are worn with fluid under layers and starched collars attach to sheer silk. Tailored pants come in heavy weight knit for easy wearability and silk for luxury. Touches of ladylike balance the masculine - nipped waistlines, wool cashmere coats, beautifully shaped hemlines and a super tight calf length elastic skirt.
There is a more refined colour palette this season compared to last winter, the brighter bleeds of colour have matured to luscious burgundys, camel nudes and pale pinks resulting in a warmth and richness that could only make the wearer feel warm fuzzies inside. These are contrasted by crisp white and blacks which punctuate the collection.
If you can't fight the cold, embrace it. Ruby and Madame Hawke are of course reputable for their amazing winter coats, and this season just gets better. There is much to be excited about, the range of coats is in-depth and well thought out, and between Madame Hawke and Ruby combined, it is an extensive selection that needs to be part of every girl and their mother's wardrobe.
Here are some of my favourites from Me Human:
No one enjoys a rainy day (especially in this humidity) but looking through Madame Hawke's new collection for autumn and winter 2011 makes me wish dearly for the colder weather again. Of course this range will be a massive sell out locally with the brand's dedicated followers, but I also see a huge and ever-growing international appeal in it. Shoes and bags are also a new addition, completing the look of the Madame Hawke girl.
Me Human is mature yet sexy, classy yet cheeky fun, incredibly modern yet so classic and timeless, with stunning silhouettes and shapes yet such a fine attention to detail, all in a (few) days work. I cannot wait!
madame hawke fall 2011 Me Human
designer Emily Miller-Sharma
model Gina @ Red11
photographer Guy Coombes
This collection is my favourite so far- it is forever interesting and appealing, for the following reasons..
The main attraction for me with both Ruby and Madame Hawke is the incredible variety and use of textures that coheres every collection. Sheer and heavy silk, leather and suede, velvet, woolen knits, mesh, a fine selection of wools for the coats of course, and what about the Lush dress (image 3) !! This along with the Butterfly top (image 5) are high in my favourites list, which is inevitably very long.
Beautiful contrasts make Me Human so appealing and daring. Structured forms are worn with fluid under layers and starched collars attach to sheer silk. Tailored pants come in heavy weight knit for easy wearability and silk for luxury. Touches of ladylike balance the masculine - nipped waistlines, wool cashmere coats, beautifully shaped hemlines and a super tight calf length elastic skirt.
There is a more refined colour palette this season compared to last winter, the brighter bleeds of colour have matured to luscious burgundys, camel nudes and pale pinks resulting in a warmth and richness that could only make the wearer feel warm fuzzies inside. These are contrasted by crisp white and blacks which punctuate the collection.
If you can't fight the cold, embrace it. Ruby and Madame Hawke are of course reputable for their amazing winter coats, and this season just gets better. There is much to be excited about, the range of coats is in-depth and well thought out, and between Madame Hawke and Ruby combined, it is an extensive selection that needs to be part of every girl and their mother's wardrobe.
Here are some of my favourites from Me Human:
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| Madame Hawke Fall 2011, photos kindly from Eleisha |
No one enjoys a rainy day (especially in this humidity) but looking through Madame Hawke's new collection for autumn and winter 2011 makes me wish dearly for the colder weather again. Of course this range will be a massive sell out locally with the brand's dedicated followers, but I also see a huge and ever-growing international appeal in it. Shoes and bags are also a new addition, completing the look of the Madame Hawke girl.
Me Human is mature yet sexy, classy yet cheeky fun, incredibly modern yet so classic and timeless, with stunning silhouettes and shapes yet such a fine attention to detail, all in a (few) days work. I cannot wait!
madame hawke fall 2011 Me Human
designer Emily Miller-Sharma
model Gina @ Red11
photographer Guy Coombes
18.12.10
76 NOLA BEL JEWELLERY AT BLACK BOX
People in architecture school go on to do amazing things that don't have to include architecture (touch wood). I could not stop staring in fascination at the rings my friend Nicole was wearing the other day, and conversation developed that they were part of her and her friend Kara's wee jewellery collection, under their name Nola Bel.
According to Nicole, they are architectural postcards for the hands of the adventurous and brave. They are inspired by skylines of cities that Nola Bel has travelled to or will one day visit. From staring at them for so long you can see they have been crafted by the hands of an architect - as a delightful difference from the heavy metally clad hot hands (don't get me wrong, I would fit into this category) Nola Bel's rings are made up of a set of 5 individually designed and laser cut perspex rings which together form a mini city on your finger. They are also packaged with care and beauty - tucked into their own special skull box to keep your city safe.
Nola Bel have been stocking at Children of Vision this year and have just made it into Black Box just in time for Christmas! So go get one or many, for one for all, I couldn't choose... perfect timing for their partay tomorrow. Super congrats and so proud xx
According to Nicole, they are architectural postcards for the hands of the adventurous and brave. They are inspired by skylines of cities that Nola Bel has travelled to or will one day visit. From staring at them for so long you can see they have been crafted by the hands of an architect - as a delightful difference from the heavy metally clad hot hands (don't get me wrong, I would fit into this category) Nola Bel's rings are made up of a set of 5 individually designed and laser cut perspex rings which together form a mini city on your finger. They are also packaged with care and beauty - tucked into their own special skull box to keep your city safe.
Nola Bel have been stocking at Children of Vision this year and have just made it into Black Box just in time for Christmas! So go get one or many, for one for all, I couldn't choose... perfect timing for their partay tomorrow. Super congrats and so proud xx
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| Nola Bel's collection. Look book photos kindly from Nicole |
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