If I Was Young, I'd Flee This Town

Wouldn't something like this make a great party theme? Guests could choose to dress as a hunter or the prey. I would totally get myself one of those elephant masks.

On another note, have you read Shooting an Elephant by George Orwell, I found it pretty unbearable.

Lou Doillon for Vanessa Bruno

A divine video starring Jane's other daughter.


Vanessa Bruno s/s '10

Speaking of Fashion

This past weekend I watched The September Issue, a documentary on the stunning, infamous, Vogue editor Anna Wintour. It's really crazy the influence that fashion has in the world and the number of people, including myself, who subscribe to the madness. It's a scary industry.

However, the clothes were enough to make me cry and I fell instantly in love with creative director, Grace Coddington.

She says, "I think I got left behind somewhere because I'm still a romantic"

moi je joue

dreaming of flowy dresses and parfum that smells like Spring.


Sophia Coppola's wonderfully washed-out ad for Miss Dior Cherie.

Band of Outsiders

love this.

remember Anna and her rad style?

How fun would it be to run through the Louvre?

Oh How We Danced

so good. so so good.

I love you already.

Before I begin, I'd like to say that I am the proud owner of the most charming and adorable yorkiepoo ever- Pookie- and no one, human or animal, could ever replace her. However, Pookie is my family's dog and, well, I look forward to owning (and raising) a pooch of my own one day.

My better half and I have been daydreaming lately about owning a couple of these:

Chow puppies! I want one so bad it hurts.

Oh, and if you like dogs do yourself a favor and see the movie UP.

photo via themarthablog.com.

Stunning

Audrey Tautou for Chanel.

Happy I got a bottle for Christmas.

Let's stay in, Let the TV be our stars

It began last month with everyone cracking jokes, "I though the rhyme went: April showers bring May flowers...not more showers!" which ceased to be a joke after May passed and it continued raining all through June. That's right, it has been raining for 2 whole months, seemingly nonstop. And though I'd love nothing more than to be outside right now, riding my bike or picnicking on the beach, sometimes staying in is just as fun.

Last night a very special boy and I made homemade pizza which, aside from the crust, contained no traditional toppings, and watched a funny movie. I also made this chocolate torte which was so good I plan on abandoning everything in my life to elope with it...or at least to eat it on my birthday/wedding and also breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

What do you do to beat the rainy day blues?
kiss? bake? take a bubble bath? watch funny videos?

I'm Just Sitting On the Shelf

I have a serious girl crush on Zooey Deschanel. Have you seen her in the new Cotton ads? She has a great, quirky style and I think Autumn de Wilde really captures that aspect of her in these shots.


A winning team.
Also, how cute is that outfit? It's like someone crossed a China doll with a bumble bee.

See more Autumn here.

And check out this video of She & Him (Zooey and M. Ward), so fun!

Do yourself a favor and buy the whole album, "Volume One".

Give My Gun Away When It's Loaded

I wrote a few days ago about seeing Lisa Hannigan live and while her performance was pure genius and I'm so proud that her solo career is taking off, I can't help but feel sad that she and Damien are no longer a duo. It's so rare that two people can create the same musical chemistry that they did.
How lovely is this video?

My Heart Swoons

Last night I saw the lovely Lisa Hannigan, after whose lyrics this blog is named and for whom I lost many hours of sleep, listening to her CD on repeat. She charmed the crowd and sang beautifully. She was divine and I can say very little else. I feel lucky to have seen her.

Check out this video of Lisa at an older live performance.
She makes the cutest faces when she sings.