QUIERO QUE TE QUEDES JUNTO A MI

I want to learn to play this bachata. I love the Dominican accent. Along with Argentinian and Colombian, it might be the prettiest Spanish accent (IMHO)...

[This posts's title is brought to you by a lyric in Kat deLuna's song "Como Un Sueno," which incidentally is also a lyric in Shakira's famous hit "Suerte," known in English as "Whenever, Wherever"]

IL PLEUT, MAIS CE N'EST PAS LA PLUE QUI OCCUPE MES NUITS...

Working on an acoustic version of this. I don't know why French people say there are no good French musicians. Just think of Vanessa Paradis, Emilie Simon, -M-, Nouvelle Vague, Passi, not to mention the obvious like Serge Gainsbourg... you're all fous if you think that...!!

[This post's title is brought to you by lyrics from the Emilie Simon electronic pop song "Il Pleut." She was playing in Shoreditch (East London) last week but I didn't go... I'm crazy!]

THE FUTURE OF POP IS TODAY

My boss sent this to me today and said he thought I might like it. First of all, of COURSE I like it. Second of all, how cool that my boss was the one to send it to me...! It's the official video to 'Bright Lit Blue Skies' by Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti.

[the title for today's post is brought to you from youtube user inquiringof, who made the first comment I saw after listening to/watching this track]

RUSSELL OR RINGO?

pacific print qipao dress from someplace in paris + mules dr scholls originals + the same earrings I always wear...


[This post's title comes from that age-old question 'Would you rather be the best musician in an average band, like Russell Hammond from Almost Famous, or the worst musician in an incredible band, like Ringo Starr from the Beatles. I'd rather be Ringo because to be fair, I bet if Ringo were in a mediocre band, he'd be the best musician in it. And he still got to hang out with the other Beatles. And he got to sing lead vocals on "Yellow Submarine." A clip from the film clip included below to enrich the blogosphere...]

[PS: I GOT A GUITAR AND I CAN PLAY THIS SONG! It's called "Fires" and it's from Band of Skulls' album "Baby Darling, Dollface, Honey"]

ME FIRST

Status: Lounging in my custom Goodone leggings and pretending to be THAT NEW NEW like Margo (...if you don't know, just click below)

AND I SWORE, I SWORE I WOULD BE TRUE. AND HONEY, SO DID YOU.

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[This post's title comes from The Cranberries' song 'Linger,' included above. I love the video art slant of the beginning of this video. And, the Cranberries' makeup (dark, matte ... cranberry lips!) is making me think that the solution to the style rut I've been in is probably... 70s clothes and 90s makeup!] 

2010 FDC YOUNG DESIGNER SHOW

Maria and I went out again last Saturday looking for unknown talented designers, and we ended up at the Young Designer Show 2010. It's a really unique event that showcases up and coming multicultural designers who have excelled creatively and academically. I've included my favourites in this post - it's a very pic-heavy post, so get ready for it...

THE MODELS
I was blown away by how beautiful the models were, and kind of dissapointed that I haven't seen them anywhere else. Some of them definitely should be all over the place and I can't figure out why they're not... hmmmmm (the first model pictured here was our host Annaliese Dayes from Britain's Next Top Model)

THE DESIGNERS (in order presented)

MAKEDA GETACHEW

This collection made me want to listen to M.I.A. - the vibe was really urban and crisp. My favourites were the simple one-pieces with small rosette cloth details.

CHERRELLE STRACHAN
This collection featured lots of exaggerated panels to accentuate curves, and was inspired by DNA's double helix wrapped around the body.

LEEANNE RIPLEY-GARRETT
Leeanne Ripley-Garrett (yep, she was at the La Geneve North Event too!) won the category of Raducical Designer. She put on the most amazing show, and was so humble.

KANYINSOLA ONALAJA
I was SO excited about this designer - how does she make tie-dye so classy?! I could see myself wearing these garments.

 
LEANDA BOATSWAIN 

Leanda was inspired by calm Caribbean beaches, and I loved her direction. Breezy, Halston-esque, minimal and cool.

GBEMISOLA OKUNLOLA 

The idea behind this was to combine African fabrics with Western tailoring, and convey "African theme = English Dream." I thought it was cool, especially the way she incorporated traditional fabrics.

LINDA COBBINA (Single Garment Entry)

Reminiscent of Vivienne Westwood! Click the thumbnail below to see a clearer pic Maria took in the lobby.

SHANICE BRYCE (Single Garment Entry) I absolutely loved this little dress - it reminded me of a glam fishbowl.

RACHEL OTTO (Single Garment Entry)

Rachel's piece won the single garment entry contest. I think it was really well fitted.

That's it! It was a really fun night with lots of talented young designers, one or two of whom I am keeping my eye on. Many thanks to Leeanne Ripley-Garrett for the invitation and Joanna Marcella for putting this huge event together. Also, thanks very much to Maria Ling for the incredible photography.