Song of the Week

Sometimes. I effing hate itunes. I have been trying to upload a song for about 20 minutes. So now, you get a link because it's not working.

Song of the Week: Lost in the Supermarket - The Clash

I had this whole explanation about why I love this band and song. But forget it. Maybe I'll re-write it later. But rest assured. This song is fantastic as is the band.

When the rain comes...

I want new rain boots. If I didn’t just buy a whole bunch o’ text books and a desk and a new “school” bag, you better believe these suckers would be mine. I love that they’re short..i would tuck my jeans into them kinda slouchy-like. And i love the color.

Ohmygod...jordan catalano

"If you analyze why a certain person ends up with another person, you'll kill yourself."

Brian Krakow via My So-Called Life, which I just finished marathon-ing. SO much teen angst, yet every now and then there was a line or convo that struck a chord with me. Good to know I have the emotional maturity of a 16 year old.

There was also a lot of flannel and the soundtrack featured tunes by the violent femmes, the cranberries and nirvana. I miss the 90s. Man..they were great. If you see me walking around in doc martens and a lumberjack shirt the next few days..just go with it. Maybe I could dig up my YAGA shirt from somewhere...

Proust Questionnaire

So Vanity Fair is one of my favorite magazines. Both my mom and grandmother have subscriptions, so I rarely buy it since one or the other holds a big stack of them for me until I get home. But one of my favorite sections is the Proust Questionnaire on the last page and when I read it I always think..."what would my answers be if I were asked these questions" Well, what is a blog for, if not that. SO without further ado...my Proust Questionnaire.

What is your idea of perfect happiness? A perfect day in central park with cupcakes, coffee and all of my loved ones. Oh! and live music.

What do you consider your greatest achievement? Moving to New York, jobless and homeless and making it work.

What is a trait that you deplore most in yourself? Shyness or shallowness

Which living person do you most admire? My mother

What is your greatest extravagance? Kiehl's products, makeup and handbags

What is your current state of mind? Slightly overwhelmed

What is the quality you most like in a man? sense of humor

What or who is the greatest love of your live? Foggy Londontown

Who are your favorite writers? Austen, Wilde, Charlaine Harris and Lisa Kleypas

When and where were you happiest? London 2005 and New York, Winter/Spring of 2008

Where would you like to live? Several places all at once, New York, London, Austin

What is your most marked characteristic? over-exaggeration, inability to make a decision (hence the two answers per question)

If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be? I would love to be able to make myself not worry 24/7.

Who are your heroes in real life? My brother, my mom and Tony Blair

How would you like to die? A long, long time from now. Hopefully quickly and painlessly.

What is your motto? "Ignorance is Bliss"

Truly, MADly, Deeply

Me via Mad Men. Not exactly sure why I’m wearing a riding outfit in the offices of Sterling Cooper. But I love the equestrian look…so I ran with it. Please note my kickass broach and my cup of coffee. Clearly in this scene, I am striding in to Don Draper’s office where he will be super impressed with my great creative advertising skills and we will make out like teenagers.

Things I am loving...

1. Sharpie's new pens

2. This article from the New York Times. And this.

3. Re-reading The Time Traveler's Wife. For the 4,000th time.

4. This entire 30s/menswear inspired outfit from Anthropologie.

5. Being able to watch True Blood on an actual TV screen as opposed to watching it (illegally..shhh!) online last season.

Bad money management

Latest Unnecessary Etsy buy: vintage bird tin. I've been really into things with birds lately. And I love the bright colors on this.