Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
the bearable lightness of being (22)
I just returned from the most enjoyable evening, first having drinks with work playing what I regard as lawn bowls albeit clumsily, then catching up with a v dear friend- ate so much that I had the guilty conviction (and full stomach; see below) to be able to walk all the way back home as opposed to bungling into a cab.
On my way I put my entire ipod on shuffle. Usually it loves to play me stubborn repeats of The XX, but tonight it knew exactly what to put on for me on this divine midsummer evening.
...It's been a long night in New York City
It's been a long night since Twenty too
There is a very low patience threshold for John Mayer here. Nobody admits to liking his music. It's lowbrow, he's a douche, etc. I don't mind it, and I don't really care what he does beyond his songs. I feel like everybody agrees, in secrecy. How else can he fill MSG? This song was perfect, ambling through the Village. It got me prematurely wistful about how I am to reflect on my year as a twenty two year old in the city and looking back on my time when I'm older, say, ten years onwards. Did I have fun? Did I make the most out of this madhouse city?
Yes to all of the above, I'm confident to say for now.
It put me in a very relaxed, light-hearted mood. Smiled at the fruit cart man. He shot back an uncomfortable scowl-grin, a little perplexed.
A lot of songs are about looking back at time in their early twenties. Lily Allen has one explicitly dedicated to my (our?) age. It's full of regret, self pity and bitterness. How does she have that foresight, I wonder, and should her young self preemptively feel so sorry for her older self already? Meta. I hope the song I write looking at the year that was twenty two won't turn out like that. I'm optimistic it won't.
Then this song comes on.
She takes a walk
She's wearing lady shoes
She hides a tear from the city
At its core, this is a melancholy song, and if I read it right it might possibly even be about dealing with depression (what indie track doesn't?). But. I can't think of a song that more perfectly paints the mood of a silver lining.
Gathering all the lost loves- what a gorgeous phrase. It could be gathering memories, it could be jumpers (nay, did I mean sweaters?), it could be a whiff of a scent, a smile. I love the vibe of this tune.
Especially walking home on a crisp Tuesday night, merry on berry sangria and churros. Let me savour this moment a little.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
How much dya heartheartheart @RobynKonichiwa!? HANG WITH HER NOW! @bryanboy @bobby_hayes
She is a voice!
A strong determined clever voice! I love her style and I love where she's coming from. She's an inspiration! I can wait to go DANCING ON MY OWN with her soon!!!
recklessly, headlessly in love with me
Cause its gonna be
All heartbreak
blissfully painful and insanity
if we agree
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Easy Breezy Eggplant
So simple but so good.
Fry eggplant in a pan heated liberally with olive oil. For sauce: Soy Sauce and Honey with a bit of hot water, bathe eggplant in the sauce. Dust with pepper. EAT!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
garçons de SS10
How futuristic we're talking about 2010's now!
Where are the flying saucer's already!
My favourite show was undeniably Paul Smith's collection, which was merry to the tee; a sensible palette with pops of Paul Smith audacity. The opening legion of suits were undauntingly tailored, comfortable yet sleek, uncontrivedly accessorised. My standout looks were the vinyl trenchcoat and pants in fire engine red, and the cream two tortoiseshell button jacket- perfect for nonchalant layering. The opening number with the db cardigan is chic and achievable for many. Dancing at the bow with Thriller: priceless!
Perhaps it is no coincidence that my favourite collection ever is the SS07 Louis Vuitton W show, which also had a backdrop of clouds.
Where are the flying saucer's already!
My favourite show was undeniably Paul Smith's collection, which was merry to the tee; a sensible palette with pops of Paul Smith audacity. The opening legion of suits were undauntingly tailored, comfortable yet sleek, uncontrivedly accessorised. My standout looks were the vinyl trenchcoat and pants in fire engine red, and the cream two tortoiseshell button jacket- perfect for nonchalant layering. The opening number with the db cardigan is chic and achievable for many. Dancing at the bow with Thriller: priceless!
Perhaps it is no coincidence that my favourite collection ever is the SS07 Louis Vuitton W show, which also had a backdrop of clouds.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Verano
Swedish 8 piece band playing on the pilot Monocle Summer series, wonderful work and oh so fitting for the summer; a cross between Diana Krall and Koop, below.
kcrw have been playing passion pit for quite some time and since they're going to be the opening for phoenix' next show I thought I'd give them a listen. the song and the clip are equally mesmerizing. substantially more amazing than amazing baby.
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