too much too much too much

i don't normally fall in love with people because of their looks.  in fact, i rarely to never do.  i've always wondered at my mother and other girls/ women who can have crushes on the stars or actors just from a television show.  "it really doesn't do it for me," i always say, "i need to know their personality!"

well i take it back.  each time i watch this video i fall in love with it more and more.  and i didn't like the dude in the nike shirt at first.  but as i kept watching, i kept thinking, "hmm.  he's kind of cute."  and then after the 10th or 11th time thought, "damn.  he's REALLY cute."

it's a weird kind of attraction.  it's not sexual per se, because i don't think if i'd met him i'd be nervous or want to jump his bones or anything.  i actually thought about it, and thought "if i met this person in real life, i probably wouldn't even be interested in them."  and yet there is definitely some kind of attraction there.   "what is this?" i said to myself.  i had to figure it out.

i did a google search or sometype of search to figure out who the actor in this video is.  turns out, the handsome character in question is actually SUFJAN STEVENS himself.  OH.  ok.  no wonder.

well, i guess i finally found my first celebrity crush.  him and wes anderson.  man do i have good taste.

the perfect sexual encounter

i'm drawing in bed or on a train or something and it's not quite coming out right.  i'm patient but growing steadily frustrated i feel i keep trying to make something beautiful, it's in there, just out of reach.  he looks over observing my work for a couple minutes, he is amused and pleased/ he knows exactly what needs to happen but enjoys watching me figure it out.  after a while my frustration becomes palpable though i keep going.  he gently and effortlessly takes the pen and paper from my hands and starts to work.  he moves the pencil gracefully over the notebook, he is confident and proficient, intent and relaxed.  before i've watched for nearly as long at as i might've liked, he hands me back the drawing with a kind and satisfied smile.  it's exactly what i had been looking for. 

roebling tea house

today i woke up with a slight hangover and an even slighter broken heart, so i decided to take myself out to breakfast at one of my most favorite coffee houses in all of brooklyn new york and maybe the whole world, the roebling tea house.  i ordered the sardine sandwich and a hard egg, and a coffee, which the bartender served as an americano with plenty of cream and brown sugar on the side.  it was such a lovely, lovely time, sitting in that cozy place, filled with the all beautiful people of brooklyn-- really did wonders for my sore emotions.  you know, for having such a hip and incredibly good looking waitstaff, the servers and bartenders there were surprisingly attentive and kind.  they really know how to flawlessly execute both a killer brunch AND outfit.  i noticed that the staff was dressed simply and demurely, trading in the glamourous accents that many of the customers were sporting for tailored cuts and tasteful accessories in dark, rich colors.  and all of them had the best haircuts i'd seen the entire week i've been here.  way to go, roebling tea house!  thanks for taking this broken girl under your wing.

 

some things clothes just can't match

"they move very quickly through all the positions/ lots of trust here"















this video makes me long to find somebody special and spend hours cultivating communication and connection.  i am deeply inspired by and fully revere jenny and jason's collaborative partership.  beautiful beautiful beautiful


www.acroyoga.org

integrating jivamukti immersion

athava yoginam eva/ kule bhavati dhimatam
etad dhi durlabhataram/ loke janma yad idrsam

one of the best births, but difficult to attain, is to be reborn into a family of yogis

says Lord Krisha to Arjune, chapter VI.42 from the Bhagavad Gita, as translated by the jivamukti yoga school

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Lord Krishna may be right-- but if being born of yogic progeny is the best, then i can't imagine being born into the family of a famous fashion designer is very far behind, if 29 year old whitney pozgay is any indication.  whitney's fall 2010 lookbook debuts her very first collection under her own label, but she has already in her short life overseen collaborations at kate spade, as well as achieved the prestigious role as lead designer for steven alan (responsible for looks coveted by indie girls' everywhere).  i was incredulous when i read this young woman's biography; only a year older than me, and already so accomplished!  until sometime later when a bit of sleuthing on my behalf revealed her to be the providential young niece of kate spade herself.  apparently it helps to have family in high places!

i must admit that i feel a bit of reservation regarding some of the more whimsical pieces in her collection, but these outfits below (notwithstanding the strictly ornamental headpieces)  are absolutely darling!

view more here





i wonder what life is going to be like in brooklyn, and i wonder if i'm ever going to wear any of these outfits out on a date!  i'd like to think, yes, i believe so.

who are the kims?

dear kris and karen kim,

please come style all of my outfits for me.  i love you.

sincerely,

melissalynne


here are some gorgeous looks from the pre-fall 2010 lookbook by la garconne:

check out the rest of the la garconne pre-fall 2010 lookbook here.








after working with these pictures for a couple hours, i realized that what i love about these looks is not exactly the clothes that are in them*, but rawther the way they are put together.  these outfits are flawlessly executed.  the stylists for this shoot are kris kim, the owner of la garconne, and karen kim, the style editor.  who are these fashion geniuses, and how did they learn to create such elegant ensembles in such a seemingly effortless fashion?  are you available for personal consultations?  please let me know for i would love to arrange one when i am rich.


special thanks to calivintage for turning me on to this awesome distributor!  





*that said, i will readily accept an order of the see by chloe studded side pocket pant, size 6 if anybody's offering

looking living

todays blog is about inspired living and design.  i spend a fair amount of time dreaming about exactly what i'd like my living space to look like, including the gatherings i would host and the meals i would cook for all the various people i'd invite.  i also spend a fair amount of time dreaming about the places i will travel to and the people i will take with me when i'm rich and famous.  this blog is a little bit inspiration for both:

sleek little nest in lyon, france, via the style files

loving the use of green cabinetry in this kitchen, image via the seventy tree

totally rad living area, via ffffound

 the cozy and luxurious uxua casa hotel,  also via the style files:

"nine beautiful rustic ‘casas’ are built and decorated in collaboration with local artisans using traditional building methods, recycled and organic materials, and attention to detail."








ahem.  two tickets to brazil, please.  one for me and one for my favorite other person.  i have some scoping out to do!