“ Beautiful objects and places make suggestions to us about how we might behave. They are not ironclad laws, they are not medicines, but they are suggestions. We are free to take up those suggestions, or to reject them, but nevertheless, I do think that they do have a kind of beguiling and suggestive effect at their best.
Amorous Musings
There's a lot to love out there - get to it.
August 7, 2008
Fourth plinth is reserved for the Queen - News, Art & Architecture - The Independent
I suppose this is “breaking news” on some level - after months and months of discussion regarding the empty fourt plinth in Trafalgar Square, it’s been revealed that it’s on hold for the Queen.
Both Ken Livingstone and current London Mayor Boris Johnson have been a bit vague about the future of the plinth…
Anyway, as the Queen is still very much alive and well - we should be able to continue to enjoy temporary contemporary works on the site…
4 hours ago
Where the Fashionistas Go for a Quick Fix (NYT)
Article on the upswelling of fashion webzines.
Bookmarks added to my toolbar in Firefox already.
6 hours ago
August 5, 2008
Afternoon Break
(1) Walked through local park on way to run errands
(2) Distracted myself at Sephora (just opened new location near my office) - purchased beautiful lip gloss and liquid eyeliner - new late summer/early fall look comin’ atcha!
(3) Headed directly to Borders aka “the main objective” and purchased the newest Abitare & V Magazine
(4) Soy Latte
(5) Back to work
2 days ago
“ If you could do anything tomorrow, what would it be?
Michelle Williams as the face of Boy (Band of Outsiders women’s line) - this was my favorite image. Check their website for the rest.
This image evokes fall fun - I’m sooo looking forward to wearing layers again, not that I’m hating on summer at all - but I love me some jackets and sweaters.
via Alison S. Cohn @ The Moment Blog (NYT)
2 days ago
I know, back to back posts on Cecilia Dean, but c’mon - Fall 2008 GAP ad campaign featuring her is pretty epic.
Fall purchase: trench coat (maybe not Gap though)
2 days ago
August 4, 2008
A CUP OF JO: Where is my jetpack?
Very funny print based on popular Threadless tee.
3 days ago
I have a “wish she were my mentor” crush on Cecilia Dean (editor & co-founder of Visionaire). Whenever I see shots of her from events I think she is the epitome of stylish. (Full disclosure: I own the skirt she’s wearing in this video from H&M - it’s one of my favorite skirts right - I don’t wear it with fabulous Balenciaga heels though - ha!)
3 days ago
Restorefront: LEARNING FROM HANGZHOU
Really enjoying keeping up with the restoration/renovation of Storefront for Art & Architecture via their blog.
Tonight is the opening of their billboard-esque installation called “Learning from Hangzhou” by Mathieu Borysevicz.
Looks great.
3 days ago
A Film on the Reclusive Pianist Martha Argerich, Now on DVD :: NYT
Just added the film “Martha Argerich: Evening Talks” to my Netflix queue. I was unfamiliar with her talent until reading this article in the NYT today - sounds really fantastic and interesting though.
The reclusiveness of talent of this nature is interesting to me - when musicians of her level move away from the spotlight as opposed to standing center stage.
3 days ago
August 1, 2008
Happy Swiss National Day!!!!!
6 days ago
Video: Speaking In Code’s new trailer | Beatportal
Some nice press from Beatportal for the documentary!
6 days ago
Frieze Magazine | Comment | Playtime is Over
Really interesting article by Shumon Basar.
6 days ago
July 31, 2008
Zines Run Amok - The Moment (NYT)
Must see this next time I’m in Switzerland.
1 week ago