Thursday, July 30, 2009
how's the weather?
I am baffled by what the weather must be like in NYC at the moment. I hear, from a trusted source, that it is stinking hot. But as I was perusing the stylesightings blog, I saw these images, presumably from the same day/week. I'm confused. I hope the weather isn't this varied when I go in November.. I won't know what to pack!
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
a force to be reckoned with
I have always loved Kate Winslet. Yep, always - even when she peed on herself in Holy Smoke. Her latest efforts in Harper's Bazaar have not changed my opinion.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
please put your gaga away.
i think i'll tackle lady gaga, rip one of her huge, ridiculous accesories off her head/torso, and use it to make pants or at least some kind of loin cloth so i no longer have to look at images like this:
personally, my favourite 'why doesn't lady gaga wear pants?' quote comes from gofugyourself.com:
"Yes. You're wearing a nude leotard -- presumably to give the impression that you're totally naked under that blazer -- but god forbid someone look at your FACE."
bligh's bridgebane blunder
Is it just me, or is Brisbane completely over-run by bridges? Since leaving the city to move to Sydney, the utter chaos that is "bridgebane" has become more and more apparent. Last time I flew into the city, looking out the window, I was not impressed by the view - it just looks messy. Don't get me wrong - I'm still fond of Brisbane, it has much to offer - it's just that the bridges no longer seem to be beneficial to the city.
The latest eye-sore is the Kurilpa bridge: a foot-bridge connecting the Gallery of Modern Art to Tank St, costing $63 million. I'm confused: I believe there is a bridge serving the same purpose approximately 100m away? God forbid pedestrians should have to walk that extra distance. Not only that, but apparently the bridge designed specifically for pedestrians opens up directly onto Tank St, where there are no footpaths. Kind of defeats the purpose, right? But these are not the only problems. Oh no. The bridge was also reportedly built 2m lower than originally intended, creating an increased risk of collision with high vehicles. This is made even more risky by the fact that the bridge is one of the first ever "tensegrity" bridges - meaning that it is held up by a series of cable networks rather than concrete (or something along those lines. Forgive me, i'm not an engineer). This is all very well - until there is a collision. It's been said that the tensegrity design is far more vulnerable to structural failure. The opening scenes of the latest Harry Potter movie spring to mind...
Of course, the government has counter-arguments to all these factors. But even if you agree with what they have to say, you have to admit, the thing is damn ugly.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
it's a stylish view from the ssideline of hell.
from the man who brought you ssideline jeans (with a little help from Mr. T)...
comes the first international installment of POSTER PRESS. artwork on one side, articles on the other, and 100% free. genius.
check it out.
for loud legwear: http://www.ssideline.com/
for a more modern take on media: http://www.posterpress.net/
i guarantee, you will be THIS excited:
TACK! TACK!
photography: http://www.robertnilsson.net/
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
get on your bike freddy
chanel.
nyc.
kemp muhl by ellen von unworth
there is just something insanely cool about bikes at the moment. can't wait to go rollin round surry hills on my little yellow number, with a breadstick in the basket parisian style.
credit: fashionrat, olsen-files, thearabparrot, fashiongonerogue.
Monday, July 13, 2009
we are ex-supermodels. the recession got us down.
I'm so excited for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Unfortunate broomstick placement though, Warner Bros...
credit: thearabparrot, tfs, warner bros (via google images).
Friday, July 10, 2009
odd claws
This blog really has nothing to do with crabs. Of any kind. The title is simply an anogram. However, I find these images interesting...
if Degas made dresses
I lied. I did manage to find one inspiring thing today. I wish this was in my wardrobe.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
tired and unispired
Some days my cup runneth over with creative inspiration.
This is not one of those days.
Today all I have to say is, to the man in the photos: "marry me."
credit: backyardbill
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