Remind me, we'll send him a red cap and a Speedo.

This guy made a quite prolific mock up of a hypothetical Wes Anderson film festival.

It is worth checking out, for sure: The link is right here.

Fashion Week: Fall 2009 Favorites

Ello. So, I'm not posting my sculpture project just yet because I don't feel like it, for some reason. Instead, I am going to share with you some of my favorite looks from Fashion Week thus far. So without further ado...

Prada
A lot of these looks sort of missed the mark for me, but these two really stood out. I love the colors--I'm really into the whole large expanse of neutral with a bit of bright color hidden away thing they've got going on--and the structure of these dresses is so fabulous. The low v-neck is really sexy, and the proportions of the dress (the length in particular) is just right. It's revealing and conservative at the same time. Maybe that's just because the models have no boobies.

Missoni
Ah, yes, very nice. The colors are right up my alley, and although the layering is a little much in my opinion, I really dig the long looping headscarves that they're playing around with. Also, the turbans. Yes. Love it. The first look (above) really harks back to Lacoste's Spring 09 collection (at least a portion of it), which I in fact posted about previously on my blog. Anyways, the scarves really inspired me, knitting-wise, and I think I'm going to knit some oversized, cashmere (I wish) loop scarf as soon as I finish what I'm already working on. And speaking of Lacoste...

Lacoste
Well, I have to admit, I always underestimate Lacoste. It's probably due to the fact that I tend to associate them solely with their polo shirts, etc. But I think their runway collection this season was pretty cute. Admittedly, I didn't really get the whole solid mustard and sky blue looks, but there were definitely a few nice, wearable outfits among the bunch. I picked these two because I would definitely wear them, or at least elements of them. The aviator style hat is just too precious and I love that all white outfit, with all its layering and buttons and cuteness.

Burberry Prorsum
I didn't like a lot of looks in this collection, but I had to include these two! I just love that scarf and dress combo in the first look; the fullness of the scarf paired with the tight waist and full skirt of the dress is just so flattering and reminds me of Italy in some vague way. I really want to like the hat, but something about it doesn't completely win me over. Maybe it's the model's hair, I dunno. Anyways, I just really like that look as a whole, even the hat...I guess. And the velvet suit, well. Who can resist such a beautiful oceany blue, especially in a rich velvet? And to make it into an entire suit? So sharp! The lapel and bow-tie area are particularly adorable.

3.1 Phillip Lim
Okay, Phillip Lim. Hmm. I find him pretty tricky, because I always think that I love his stuff, but every season I tend to be a little underwhelmed, so to speak. This look, however, really appeals to me. Maybe its the color combination (actually, definitely the color combination), but I also just love its simplicity and sophistication. I dunno, I just like it. The coat is just right, and the cream color with the plum tights...satisfaction! And the model is really cute too. She reminds me of a lot of the little doodles I make of strange looking little ladies, which might be an insult to her, I don't know.

Okay, that's it for now. I definitely haven't checked out every designer by any means, but from the few that I did, these were my favorites. I'd love to hear your opinions, personal favorites, what have you. Have a lovely week!

Making Stuff Again

Okay, so I haven't posted a craft-related entry in quite some time. I realize this. So, I figured I had to change that, considering that I hadn't necessarily stopped crafting all together--I've just been a little/hugely busy, and I don't have a sewing machine (tear!! this saddens me greatly). But, I have been able to knit and crochet, and I have produced something. Technically it is only half of something, and I don't even know if I'm going to finish the other half, but I will post about it anyways. Because I feel I should.

So without further ado, I give you my very first knitted sock!

Hurray! Cheers! Woo!

Except, not so much. I really don't like the sock, aesthetically. Plainly put, I think the stripes are ugly and the fabric was a poor choice. Also, it's all a little saggy, especially around the ankle/stripe region. Hmmm...part of me says "That's enough! Knit a new pair of socks from a prettier pattern, with lace, and with nicer yarn that is thinner and less bulky and of higher quality!" but the other half of me says "You've already got this far! And it was so easy! Just do the other one so you can have a pair of socks for the winter, instead of just one warm foot!"

What should I do? Be a one-socked-wonder for the time being as I work on a completely new pair, or should I finish this rather ugly one? I'm leaning towards scrapping this stripey sock and beginning a new pair...but I want to get some secondary opinions!

In other news, I bought a nice little pencil holder at this store called Muji in Soho (I was tipped off by Kristina, by-the-by). I really like its simplicity and all that.

Lookin' good

So yeah, that's what's goin' on for me. I've been running around like a chicken with its head cut off trying to buy art supplies and film and everything that I need. I'm blowing through money like a wind blows through ... something poetic, and it's crazy. Life's crazy! Ah! I need to get a handle on things, and then get a job. Good plan.

(P.S. It was cooler today, and it rained and thundered and stormed yesterday, which was SOOOOO exciting for me)

Lacoste : Yes!

Lets talk about how great the first portion of Lacoste's Spring 09 Ready-to-wear collection is:

I think it's pretty fab for several reasons.

1. The colors and fabrics are gorgeous. They are the perfect dusty, sandy colors and they looks especially great paired with these skinny little waspy white models. For reals!
2. When I got back from India, I really wished that turbans would be in-style, and that girls would start wearing them. In India, obviously, its only a man thing, but I thought that it was so so so awesome and elegant that I wanted to figure out a way to wear one myself without looking like a moron. Case closed!
3. I love how these are draped. The flow and cut to each piece is oh-so-perfect. And the shoes are very nice too.

All in all, go Lacoste! However, I did not like the rest of your line; it was very...Lacoste-y. Too sporty, bright, jocky/tennis player-ish. Yeah, I know that's your thing, but you are so good at fashion too!

(P.S. I got 8-cent unlimited serving size frozen yogurt at 16 Handles in the city today. EPIC!)

Neat-o

How much does this storage chair rock??

A lot, to be sure. It's from fawn & forest, which you should browse through because its pretty cute and designy. If you know what I mean.