The Threshold of 2010

With the New Year beginning tonight at midnight, I have been thinking a lot about what my resolution should be. Eliminating soda? Going to bed earlier? Not shopping so much? None of these are realistic, so I have settled on being more organized. Yes, I know this is a cop-out, but everything that I could possibly stop doing or everything I could get rid of is too routine and familiar to me that without it, I may start having convulsions. New Year's resolutions may seem cheesy, but they really do work. I know that I always stick to mine, because I don't want to let myself down as soon as the year begins, which is motivation in itself.

Happy New Years, Suckers.

ACROSS THE NATION

Ahh, Free People. A store that I have quite the addiction for, but a store that would devour everything in my wallet every time I walk in there, if it weren't for my somewhat strong will power. I'm in the shoe/accessory/jewelry/trinket mood right now, so I thought I'd tell y'all about some of my choice items at this moment. I have been really into leg warmers and high socks for winter, and boots too, are an item that I have way too many of, but cannot resist buying. Most of the items posted are rather inexpensive, and though there are a few that I find to be mighty purchases, they will last for many winters to come.

All photos courtesy of Free People.

Andrew Jeffrey Wright is an unbelievable photographer uses anything and everything he sees as his medium. In addition to being a photographer, he is a movie maker and part of Space 1026, a community of talented artists. Here are examples of his work, as well as some links where he can be SUMMONED.

Andrew Jeffrey Wright

Space 1026

CHECK OUT THE MADNESS

I can dream.

Wraith Wednesday

Yes, today is wraith Wednesday. Wraith is another word for ghost, and because I felt like using alliteration, ghost just did not fit. The paranormal has always interested me and I hope to one day live in a house inhabited by spirits because they have their stories to tell, and few people are willing to listen. Ouija boards, tarot cards, and psychics are all ways to provoke spirits and an Ouija board in particular is something that has been on my wish list for way too long.

In this clip, you can distinctly hear a black male say, "I like the one with the hat," meaning Jason.



This is a mass of some of the most amazing evidence I have seen TAPS find on Ghost Hunters.



This is a video of numerous photographs supposedly riddled with ghosts. I have checked the credibility for most of the pictures and they come from paranormal investigators or families who are sure of their findings. (Ignore the weird music)

To keep in the spirit of Wraith Wednesday, I thought I would show you all some amazing jewelry by Henry Darger from his line inspired by Triskaidekaphobia, fear or phobia of the number 13. The jewelry is eerie, yet inspiring and encompasses both the unreal and the completely fantastic.

Here are some links if you want more on Triskaidekaphobia's line:

Triskaidekaphobia's website
THE BLOG

There is a website called Slipoffs.com, that allows shoe lovers to custom design a pair of their choosing. People find inspiration everywhere for their shoes; I've seen Frankenstein and his bride, a drum set, Pink Floyd, a tractor, Arizona Iced Tea, and even mountains--so basically nothing is off limits. They are $180 a pair, and that price tag includes, the shoes, materials to create the design, and artist Shauna Mae's time. Here is an example of the high quality you can expect:

They're sw33t.

Poor Man's Ice Skates

December 31 is the last full moon of 2009. It is also a blue moon, which is what the second full moon in a month is called. I was recently told by an acquaintance how heavily the moon affects peoples actions and their moods. The moon controls the oceans, determining how calm or rough they are, and because we as humans are 50-75% water, there is no doubt that the moon can affect us as well. This full/blue moon happens to fall on New Years Eve this year, so expect the unexpected.

And because I felt it necessary to show you all a ring that I am obsessed with that shows the phases of the moon by the lovely Pamela Love, here you are:

(It is the ring on the right)

I was just going through my January 2010 issue of Nylon when I found an awesome freebie that you all should totally get in on. Nylon is giving everyone 27 free song downloads of some amazing music makers like Discovery, Animal Collective, Washed Out, Lissy Trullie and The Boxer Rebellion.

This song has been playing on repeat in my head all day. I may go crazy . . .

I'd rather this be playing in there . . .

Tumultous Tuesday

Oh the irony.

Photograph by Hannah Davis

Two incredibly talented bloggers, Jess Gough and Hannah Davis, have put together this joint blog called, The Land Between Here and Mountains, as a project/photo journal where they detail their journeys through life. The pictures are beyond magical, and show how adventurously every young adult should live, exploring the unknown . . . .

U N E A R T H E N is the conception of Gia Bahm, a New York based artisan who crafts necklaces out of gems, and none other than bullet casings. The casings hold the rod shaped gem stones which many believe to hold healing powers if worn strung around the neck. The necklaces are a bit costly; however, they make a great gift for anyone who loves hand-crafted, unique creations. Here are a few of my favorites, and a link where more can be seen and bought:

Unearthen website
Bona Drag Boutique

The Mundane

Could you fit everything onto a single page?

I can't.

Time for an overhaul.

Hysteria

Here is one of those rather sporadic posts I mentioned might happen . . .


Ah, Jeffery David Luker. A man of many talents whose photography caught my eye the second I saw it. He has been featured on The Company of People, which is an accomplishment in itself, and has been recruited by numerous companies to display his captures. Here is just a sample of his work which can be further gazed at through the links posted below:

http://www.jeffluker.com/Site/_..its_a_long_way_home....html

The Raconteurs are Gods with guitars . . . .

I WANT THIS: http://www.allforthemountain.com/furniture_cm_eat.html





I have been thinking a lot lately about colleges, yes I am a senior, and yes I cannot write this post without bringing this up. I have broadened my horizons to numerous schools, none of which are a sure thing for me. Though I should be going to school for something that I want to spend the rest of my life doing, I don't think I am. At this very moment, the best thing feels like taking a few years off to sing, make my way shopping throughout the east coast, and taking my small jewelry making scheme and making it something that numerous people can get in on. Though this seems to be the best thing for me right now, I guess it is not all too 'practical.' I so wish I didn't have to give in to the NORM.



How I love my Music Mondays over at UO.

Celestial Bodies

The people over at NASA choose a phenomenal photograph every day and release it for us all to admire. Looking at them reminds me just how small I am in contrast to the cosmos around me. Check it out, you may be as amazed as I was at how beautiful the universe really is.

http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html

LOOT

Christmas brought me joy and elation, as all of those Hallmark cards wish for us, but it also brought me gift cards and money, as I'm sure it did you all as well. Urban Outfitters is a great store where I spend way too much time and money, but it all goes to good use. Here is a list of things that I hope to buy with my newly acquired $$$.

-Waylaid Bone Foot Necklace
-Aubaine Nail Bracelet
-Staring at Stars Shetland Hat
-Seychelles Lace Up Foldover Boot (in brown)
-Silence and Noise Tweed Boyfriend Blazer
-Kimchi Blue Pleated Lace Top
-Silence and Noise Marled Cocoon Cardigan
-BDG Ankle Length Acid Wash Cigarette Jean
-Silence and Noise Hi-Waisted Tupil Skirt (in grey)
-Rosevine Lace Fullfoot Tight
-Cheap Monday Molly Legwarmer

Here are some photographs by Jess Gough, a photographer who I adore, as well as her flickr where you can find even more amazing shots.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jessgough/

Conifer

Ah, the trials and tribulations of being a blogger. I am just getting the hang of this thing and it is taking some getting used to. I am starting to realize where I want this blog to go, and it is looking to become more of a lifestyle blog where there are no boundaries; anything and everything is open for discussion. I'm not only going to be doing posts of things that I find appealing, but I want reader input as well, so let me have it. HTML is a new language for me so hopefully I will soon be able to get this page looking the way I envision it, but for now, I am just going to have to imagine it being kick ass, as will you. Here is some cool stuff that I found perusing the internet today, hope you enjoy it . . .

Pamela Love is a goddess. I actually have a bit of an obsession with jewelry, and this girl is a true visionary and the definition of a go-getter. I have resorted to making my own jewelry because very few things I have stumbled upon stimulated me enough to buy them, until I saw her Moon Ring and Double Finger Snake Ring, which can be seen below in her 2009 Lookbook. Her jewelry is unrivaled and I live vicariously through her, and I hope that one day I can do what I love, and have as much fun doing it as she does :

http://www.pamelalovenyc.com/
http://pamelalovenyc.com/files/09lookbook.pdf
http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/features/about_a_girl_pamela_love
http://tomtommagazine.wordpress.com/2009/08/14/exclusive-interview-with-drummer-%20jewelry-designer-pamela-love/