June 29, 2012
by Lauren
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Sun Kil Moon “Elaine”

I’m going to talk about Sun Kil Moon again today because the song “Elaine” on Among The Leaves is, um, incredible. It’s storytelling at it’s most delicate passage–starting off in the thick of a problem and then slowly revealing why … Continue reading

June 25, 2012
by Lauren
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Sun Kil Moon “Sunshine In Chicago”

Do you know the feeling of rediscovering a favorite musician? It can be a profound experience. This recently happened to me with Mark Kozelek. I just forgot how much his music means to me. This piggybacks on recent reflection of this … Continue reading

June 24, 2012
by Lauren
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On The Hanger: 8000nerves

I can’t say enough about 8000nerves. So here’s a bit more. I fell in love with this punchy red blouse that is part country maiden, part saucy aristocrat. Kind of like a cross between Rufus Wainwright and Loretta Lynn. It … Continue reading

June 12, 2012
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The Touch Of Color: 8,000 Nerves

8,000 Nerves pairs pretty patterns and silhouettes with bold color and a fresh-as-May way of doing a print. The line is a nervy mix between retro-saturated and modernist simplistic. 8,000 Nerves stood out to me the first time I stumbled … Continue reading

June 11, 2012
by Lauren
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Sunset Junction

Oh the places you will go…Silverlake Edition.   Reform School: Local Artists’ community garden–where artwork is planted and begs to grow. Plentiful crop. Material bulbous and ripping at the seams to be chewed over. Yes Vintage in the back. YES! … Continue reading

June 6, 2012
by Lauren
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Don’t Mind If I Do: Jelly Shoes

I just picked up a pair of vintage jelly shoes or “jellies.” I’ve had them for barely one day and I can already say for certain they are my summer jam. Some reasons why to say yes to jellies: 1. … Continue reading

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May 29, 2012
by Lauren
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Inez, Rosemary, Margot, Jane, Suzy

Wes Anderson is a master at creating characters with styles that reveal their inner workings.  As visually appealing as the characters and costuming may be, Anderson includes details that go beyond the aesthetic. Anderson understands the unspoken, ever-telling language of … Continue reading