Barbara Stanwyck and Carol Lombard

I am enjoying these two images.

On my mind

I saw Beautiful Losers this weekend. I was looking forward to it but I didn't know what to expect. The movie really focused on the purity of the artists' intentions. The film their work simply as doing makes them happy and implied that somehow because most of them were not classically trained they were free of the "rules" of fine art. That they were free to do what made them happy, often how children draw with no insecurity, it allowed them to not have to question themselves ever.



Because the film had to cover so many people on top of keeping focus on the actual art show Beautiful Losers, it didn't get into most of their personal struggles or how and why they were the ones to become more popular than others. The film did however touch a little bit on the dilemma of working with ad agencies while keeping their fans and peers still interested.

Also on my mind - I'm excited for fashion week. It's a good birthday gift to me. :P

Mostly on my mind - today is my first day of non-work. I quit my job and will be starting school on Sept. 2. I'm excited and scared and excited and stressed and nervous and worried and excited.

Recently on my mind, this past weekend I met up with Jessica of Shiny Squirrel, Lee of 2 or 3 things, Kate of Forme-ForYou, Porter of Porter Polaroid Project, Sarah of Coutorture, and Charu of Butterfly Diary, . What a wonderful group of women - hope to do it again soon.

Excited for

where the wild things are



and everything that happens will happen today

The O.Z.

betsey johnson and 19 other designers are reinventing the ruby slipper to commemorate the 70th(!) anniversary of the film.
This movie has inspired tons of fashion designers and remakes. There is something very special about it. I might have to rent it again!

sidebar: My first roommate in college was OBSESSED with this movie. we had paraphernalia everywhere in our dorm room. so i've since stayed away. i might be ready to revisit.

Tromphe l'oeil love

Mean Magazine staged an homage of sorts to Anna Karina performing in Serge Gainsbourg's "Rollergirl."

It's fun sometimes to see a direct imitation but I would love to see a modern day interpretation instead.
What do you think?

Click on pics below to view the original and Mean magazine videos via youtube.