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A pattern of seeking sentimental, beautiful songs is beginning to emerge, isn't it? Anyway, aside from finally "getting" all those cheesy love songs, I've also been getting back into old musical favorites like Philip Glass and Joe Hisaishi. Here's a choral performance of "Caresse Sur L'Océan" by Bruno Coulais for the film, "Les Choristes."

I'm constantly adding new homemade, natural beauty products to my "recipe" box, and since I saw "A" using a sugar scrub, I was looking to try another one with remains/discards. I know, that sounds sort of like, using trash to wash your face, but no, no! Listen! Here's a quick tutorial from Michelle Phan (another one of those make-up tutorial girls that has infiltrated youtube-land) but it's super simple and you can just use the TOP of the tomato and eat the rest. I like to eat. Organic only, ladies and gents! It really left my skin feeling silky, amooth and fortified with lycopene! Whoo-whee!

Jumping on the buzz bandwagon over Susan Boyle's performance for Britain's Got Talent.
I hate cheesiness, but damn. That shit was moving. Susan Boyle, you are fucking fierce.

So, I get poked at a bit from "A" because I browse fashion blogs of little teenage fashionbloggernistas and I must admit, they are willing to put themselves out there and do anything. And I mean, any thing. Either they have more time, dedication, and narcissistic enough at that age to really try to discover their own selves. The outcome is this raw insight powered by their naivety and willingness to try everything new to be different. Aw, are they the darnest things? Another great aspect about the weird world of personal fashion blogs are all the DIYs of pieces that I can't or don't really want to pay for because it's just that simple.

A piece I covet and will make a DIY version of soon is the Pleasure Principle Shawl Dress. It's not a new concept to have one article of clothing transform into many. It's just like how fashion designers drape clothing on a form. I could argue that it's less thought out than a piece of clothing with one function, but who can ignore the fact that you can create this great shapes and silhouettes depending on your body shape?


It's worn so well by one of fashionbloggernistas that I follow, childhood flames, because she likes to play with her clothes and make it her own. (My only wish is that she combs her hair! Everything about her look is so well thought out and then, the HAIR! yikes!) Also she likes to limit the pieces she owns to make her closet more versitale and paired down to the bare essentials. I like that idealogy. More is not necessarily better, in her case. For me as well, since my new closet is tiny.

DIY by Sue.
More Pleasure Principle with photoshoot from local store here in SF, Harputs Market, which has gotten a lot of exposure over the web from sending free merch to all those fashionbloggernistas. Smooth Moves, Harputs.
Fall/08 Pleasure Principle Dress with Scarves $270
Gray Tank Dress with Knot $270

Who wants to DIY with me?

Moss Mills_Lorraine Belt in Red for $29.40

What better thing to do to fight the recession (or depression) with online window-shopping therapy. Maybe you'll find pieces here that are worth buying and won't completely break the bank. Treat yourself, hun. You've worked hard sending out a million applications to positions you're over-qualified for. It's okay, eat a Two-Bite brownie while you're at it.

I like thin red belts. I like animal closures. I like leather.










Twinkle - Women's Knitted Cowl Sweater (Aluminum/Coral) $134

I like this silhouette. (I just remembered how to spell silhouette without looking it up.) That deserves a reward right?

I want to learn more about knits. Machine knitting, more hand knitting techniques, or dying techniques...beautiful right?