Alex Prager

Alex Prager's work is so beautiful & has a 60's feel that I'm digging.

Check out more at her website.

Kanye Knows

Justice - DVNO from Freedom Record on Vimeo.

I always liked Kanye West, but I've been sold since he paired up with Daft Punk. If you didn't know by now, Murakami also did the art on his album cover.
The boy has taste & now that I've discovered his blog... I'm addicted! Next thing you know, I'll be sporting the glasses that look like mini blinds.

Before adding him to my blogroll, I have to show off this jam by Justice. He has many more treats to check out.

BTW, I'm going to buy the shutter shades. His blog is kanyeunivercity.com

Trip the Light Fantastic

This Silver Lake home was featured in The LA Times.
It was built in 1925 and I love the Morrocan and Thai influences. I thought my hallway was colorful - painted in teal & light blue - but this homeowner is bold!
Wouldn't you love to attend a party there on a warm summer evening? I can smell the incense already.

My Next Karaoke Song

While reading coco + kelly, I saw a poster with some of my favorite lyrics ever.
It takes me back to cheer camp during high school.
This song rocks the house.
Last night a DJ saved my life with a song. I can relate.

Memories & Murakami

Did you ever have Nintendo? Did you ever play Super Mario Brothers? I believe that's why Takashi Murakami's work brings a smile to my face. I can imagine bopping the little flowers for coins.

I'm not usually a big fan of anime.... particularly the exaggerated teenage girls. They give me the creeps.

But I like the simple animation that reminds me of playing SMB and Zelda with my little brother. Good times.

I love the Louis Vuitton commercial. It would look amazing in IMAX! But if you're paying $2 grand for a Murakami bag, wouldn't it be so much better to have a print on your wall?

Camel Cravings

Today, I had the rare opportunity to spend the morning with a couple of camels. The first was a full-grown male named Drake I believe. But the one who stole my heart was a 3 week old baby (appropriately) named Valentine.
Valentine romped around confidently and awkwardly, nuzzled everyone she met. I had the lovely opportunity to feed the sweet baby. Her body felt like cotton and her eyes were full of love.
When I learned she was rescued in India, my heart did a jump.
I've been thinking about India... craving an exotic trip this year. Last year I traveled stateside but I've been itching - for some time - to travel somewhere new.
My heart wants to go to South Africa. I will go there soon! Should I plan on India in the meantime?

Preps Head To The Lodge: The Event

Here are some snapshots from our Big Bear bonanza. (For super size, click here.)
I'll take you on a mini tour...

The gals prepared shish kabobs and looked fabulous.

We love our pine backdrop. Goes great with the scenery. That's me & my brother Jerry at right.

Robert.. The girls again. We never get sick of posing.

Jaime serenading Dana to Madonna's Dress You Up, Lindsey & Dana enjoying a wicked game of Zoom!

Sir Benson and Buckley sharing corn on the cob, Jaime & Lindsey dancing, my brother acting his normal self.

Showing the locals how you do karaoke. Dana sang Saturday Night's Alright. My version of Stayin' Alive brought down the house. Robert worked Celebration.


Our best prep poses to show off the duds.

The boys & a bit of the carnage.

The guys did go skiing but didn't take photos. :)

Astor Is Ready To Go

Wesley, would you hurry up already? I'm over it. Sigh.

Vintage Vogue Covers

One of my guilty pleasures is looking at vintage magazines. I recently found Vogue's archive of covers.
This first one is March, 1970.




April, 1940 below (!)
January 1950.
June 1950.

The last photo is from 1974. Anjelica Huston and Manolo Blahnik in the South of France.

Knock Your Kneesocks Off

I'm sure I'll be all prepped out when I return from the mountains, so here are some kneesock photos that will restore all things right in my world.
The photos are - mostly - from fabulous Face Hunter.

Sending everyone off with a perfect quote from John Waters:

"Stylists have ruined everything. . . Nobody wants to be Bjork. I love Bjork. We need Bjork."

- on the awfully boring show of good taste on the red carpet at this year's Academy Awards

snatched from Breaking Curfew

Preps Head to the Lodge

Just sent to me:

I think some tequila is in order. Anyhoo Buffy, I just had a champagne mojito that was to die for!The schedule sounds just divine. I hope my permanent is set by then!
TA TA!
Peyton

My response:

So much to prepare. highlights, check... boots, check. now as for my tan, dahling i'm heartbroken. just can't seem to get enough color! don't want anyone to think i haven't indulged in a vacay in weeks. (what would the society papers say? she's losing her edge? the absolute horror.)
ciao.
astor

One of the best parts of a road trip is the planning. If you haven't been following along, here's a quick catch up.

I'm heading to Big Bear this weekend. We're planning the prep theme & we've decided to go by waspy names. So glad you guys have given my chosen name, "Astor" the thumbs up. Hortense, love it! WDL, you already have the initials. So very prep.

Our entire group has been sharing a wicked string of emails, since you can't all come along with me, I thought I'd share a sample. toodles.

Loving Ralph Lauren

I spied the first photo in this week's Time & fell in love.

Remember I'm heading to Big Bear soon? No road trip is complete without a few theme nights. I was the first to jump in with the preppy idea - of course - more reasons to go shopping!

As for names, Applevenusian - I think I was inspired by you mentioning Lily Pulitzer before. Gotta love those waspy names. A name would really finish the look. Peyton or Madison... can't decide.

Couldn't Resist...

Here's some eye candy.
I want a dancing mailbox!

Pick a Color, Any Color

A little help here? This is my beloved Dorothy Draper chest. I scored it on Ebay a while back.

This is what it looks like restored, but I'm not thrilled with the color combo.


These two below are getting closer. The photo on the left is what I tend to see most often, but I want a softer color for upstairs. I'm kind of feeling the baby blue, but fear it may look too childish?

I like the grey on these chests. Not sure if they're authentic Draper, but I like the color combos. Maybe it's a copout though, going too neutral.

Thoughts?

Wanderlust With Bjork

Bjork's new video for Wanderlust looks absolutely stunning. All of her videos are so creative & beautiful. This one is directed by Encyclopedia Pictura.

Check out their videos on their website. Their work reminds me of the dreamlike creations of Michel Gondry.

Out To Lunch

I was so inspired by my Chanel post I grabbed my fave heels and rummaged through my closet... I'm wearing a Max Studio dress & Theory cardigan, The Mayle belt was a steal at Barney's. I think it toughens up the look a bit.

Who knows the labels Robert's wearing... Oh he has on a new tie from JCrew... & I insisted on the darling cream Gucci loafers. Very Sperry & Vampire Weekend inspired :)