In DeNile

My webcam is such shit, but I made a video. I talk about my hair and there are sailboats and I'm slightly green. Guys, I wish I could tell you I'm not this inept in person, but that would be a lie.

Here's some pictures.

Here's the tutorial I mentioned:

Ultimately this post was alot more trouble than it's probably worth, but I don't know, still let me hear your thoughts and stuff...

Kelis - Caught Out There

Kelis crica 1999 = HAIR Goals. Style Goals. Life Goals

Press play.

anew

Hello in 2013 everyone.

I'm stuck between making ridiculous expectations for myself and just saying, "Hey whatever happens, happens." The past year was...eventful to say the least. Does the same go for anyone else?

Hope the holidays have treated you well and the food and drinks were good. Here's to a promising new year.

I don't really have any concrete "resolutions" so I can't really list any here. I would like to draw/paint/create alot more. Be spontaneous. Whatever the hell that means. Last year, I was so overwhelmed with pleasing others, that I neglected myself or it was extremely difficult for me to take the time to treat myself. This year, I want to self preserve, within limits.

It's okay to just sit at home and stare at the ceiling for hours on end after a particularly long week. It's okay to ride the train to the end of the line on early mornings and just be alone with your thoughts. It's okay to try on ALL the clothes in your closet ( and then meticulously put them back) like you've never seen them before. What I'm trying to say is everything is okay, you will be okay. Okay?

Here's some Thangs I got that make me feel all pink on the inside.

My Best Friends (really cheesy I know, but I don't see them often!)
Norman Rockwell Coffee table book.
Kendrick Lamar - Good Kid M.a.a.d City (CD)
CHEAP 50s/60s jeans
Polaroid film
So.Much.Free.Paint.
New Specs
Brother Sewing Machine
A book of short stories by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Space Chronicles - Neil DeGrasse Tyson
Broadcast - The Noise Made By People (CD)
Good Food
Good Company
Great Memories

I dig my new layout I wanted my banner to look something like this but I guess the file was too big as a gif.

What are some of your favorite things? Tell me even if they weren't a gift! Any hopes for the new year? How do you like the new blog look?

Jean Cyborg

see what I did there? huh huh? hopefully...

So I've been thinking about robots alot lately. Particularly female robots, the loss of emotion, the lack of agency and shiny armor. I care not if you judge me.

This is inspired in part by AI Artificial Intelligence, I'm A Cyborg but That's Okay, Cindy Mayweather, Death of a Tin Man, Data from Star Trek, iRobot(?), Robot Jones, My Life as a Teenage Robot and too many other things. I'm keen on the idea of a human trying to become a robot or a robot striving to be more human. I'm gonna stop talking, because this sounds like madness. Look, a playlist that will hopefully explain these thoughts...

My Life as a Teenage Robot from ThickCrinoline on 8tracks Radio.

I haven't done a mix in a while! If you like, leave comments. I really really enjoy them. Oh and I may upload this to Spotify because sometimes 8 tracks isn't always compatible with certain web browsers or the most user friendly.

Tracklist:

I've wanted to use a FOTC song in a playlist since forever .

I always love the tracklist art on Rookie so I tried out a version here. I think it's fitting. no?

*EDIT : here's a link to the mix on Spotify :)

It's A Wonderful Life

The amount of strange and bizarre movies there are out there about "womanhood" are in no shortage. This just may be the MOST ABSOLUTELY STUNNING one I've ever seen...

Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (originally Valerie A Tyden Divu), is a Czech movie, based on a book, about a girl and her period. Oh, if only it were that simple. You see, Valerie's menstrual cycle cause a series of terrifying surreal events to happen around her.

Lustful priests, a jealous and pious grandmother, and brief encounters with the debauched residents of Valerie's picturesque town all threaten this extremely pivotal, vulnerable moment in her life.

It's not clear who can be trusted or feared in this movie. Or if anything in this movie is a dream or reality. That vague distinction made the film work for me. The set design is spectacular and immaculate. Everything works just the right way in this movie, even things that seem the most irrelevant.

The synopsis compares this movie to Snow White or Alice in Wonderland, which I suppose does traditionally fit. I also think it shares many similarities with Pan's Labyrinth for the same dream/reality dynamic, adult fairytale elements, and idealistic doe-eyed protagonist.

I heard about this movie in so many different places, but the Broadcast album, Haha Sound, made me finally check it out, since it's heavily inspired by the film. There are alot of religious and sexual overtures in this movie that may make it an uncomfortable watch. Did I mention the lead actress was only THIRTEEN when this movie was made!?

The thought of doing a style collage for this movie crossed my mind, but I gave up and just watched it again and again and again. Here's some awesome news, the full film is on YouTube with English subs!!!

Like seriously, watch it...now.

All poorly done screencaps by yours truly.

-Peace & Hair Grease.

(◡‿◡✿) I'M NINETEEN

Plaid Girls' Club

Oh god, that title sounds like a Macy's Uniform ad :-(

So uhhhhherrrm yeah. It may be a bit early for most folks, but in Georgia, kids are already in school/headed back to school! Including yours truly (begrudgingly of course).


One thing I've always wanted was the perfect little school girl uniform, complete with plaid skirt, crisp blouse, knee highs, and Mary Janes/ saddle shoes. Of course, now that I am technically a *cough* adult *cough* it seems a bit strange...

I have yet to find the perfect little plaid ensemble, but here's a few images that have inspired me to take this look on:

Click photos to enlarge.

Source

Empire Records

The Craft trailer

Marc Jacobs AW12

Rosario Dawson 25th Hour

Back to school and plaid...I know how wholly original :-p In other news:

I've taken to queuing posts more often! Well, not entirely by choice, but because I have no time for anything until the weekend :-( I'm writing a guest post for Vintage Fee that should be up some time with in the next two weeks. I'll add a link when that happens. Also, this is my first time using Polyvore for a collage. I'm not 100% sold. It is more efficient and organic looking than MS Paint (which is what I've used in the past).