Paul & Linda

A nice little seventies flashback:

There must be something I can dream tonight

I can't work out whether I'm listening to this song on repeat because I'm sad, or I'm sad because I'm listening to this song on repeat. But this album is gold, and her voice is so haunting.

Oh Florence

I love her so.

Some things that make me happy...

I think that if you start to feel sad because you miss people who are in another country or another state it's definately a reason to start surrounding yourself with more happy things!

These are just a few things that make me smile...

1. George Harrison's mustache

2.  Watching Anna Karina movies in bed

3. That 70s show

4. A nice, cheap cup of tea in the afternoon

and

5. Friendship

Guess I have lots to work with hey.

 Have a great Wednesday

x L

In my dreams

Last night I had a dream about this man, this lovely man and in my dream I was in love with George (I know "are you sure this was a dream"!) All I can say is that it is terribly indulgent when you dream that you are in a relationship with you're musician crush! and even though George broke my heart in the end...though I can't exactly remember why?...I still thoroughly enjoyed my nights sleep haha...

I can't imagine what it must have been like to be a teenager in the 60s, to go to a Beatles show and to see your Beatle crush up so close, yet so far away. It must have been so heart breaking to know that these (very lovable) Beatles boys would probably never know you existed!

Anyway I thought I'd paste an outfit from yesterday onto the end of this story, especially seeing as my outfit was 60s...The weather has also been unbelievably freezing the past week which is why I whipped out this massive scarf - not sure I can go back to wearing moderately sized scarfs after this, it is so snuggly!

 outfit: dress vintage, shoes thrifted, scarf was a hand-me-down

Having a great weekend I hope!

Honey

images: 1, 2, 3 & 4

Feeling lovey, listening to Best Coast and hanging out for Friday already.

Hope your Tuesday was quite nice  :)

Think kind thoughts...

 

 Images: via here and here

peace x

Dreams and realities

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As I'm sure you may have noticed I've been feeling a little bit angsty lately. Not in a bad way - my life definitely isn't falling to pieces, in fact I feel like I am in a good place in my life. It is more a kind of restless angst, expectant and suspicious of things to come.

I have met quite a few new people lately, which is great (I am only just beginning to get over my shyness at 21!) all of which are nice and some of which are of the opposite sex. I find this slightly unsettling because at the start of the year I finally managed to shake off my desire for a 'man' and appreciate being independent. So essentially as soon as I stop looking for love fate presents me with a platter of nice guys. I have also grown to be instinctively suspicious of happiness.

I guess I try and combat this feeling of suspicious instability by:

a. listening to angry girl music haha

and

b. dressing with my foot in two doors - feminine and tomboy - ie. I like to wear short skirts with clumpy riding boots, or florals with bow ties...

and

c. sometimes writing poetry

I suppose the most important thing to remember is that, no matter what happens (nothing may happen or everything may happen) is to love yourself and be true to your own desires.

Here is a song from my favourite teenage go-to angsty band: The Ramones - 'Needles and Pins'

Hope you're having a fun week.

x L

"The reason you're around is because you're unhappy..."

Today I came across a red and black horizontal stripe, turtle neck, long sleaved leotard in a Salvos store. I very nearly bought it, but decided against it at the last minute. I think if it had been black and not turtle neck I would have got it. I think it would be fun to dress up like Edie Sedgwick one day and just dance around the house in a leotard and tights and massive silver earrings!

She is just my favourite style icon.

"Where do the ducks go in winter?"

Hello. Apologies for my lack of posting this week, I have been living it up in Brisbane. After my flight/bus ride/train journey back to cloudy Melbourne today I passed out asleep on the bed for three hours so tonight's post will be short and sweet.

Over the past week I have watched several movies and these were my basic reactions:

1. True Grit = thumbs up

2. The Virgin Suicides = why? + tear

3. Coco Avant Chanel = I wanna rip off my corset and wear pants

4. Control = omg incredible + depression :(

All really awesome films in there own right.

Night

x L

Blowing in the wind

Hello! I am so sorry I haven't appeared much this week, I have had internet troubles. This week has been super busy and unpleasently hot with two days peaking at 40 degrees C.

However, earlier in the week I had some good fortune. I have managed to get myself a ticket to see Bob Dylan. I am so so excited because I have never seen him live!

Now I have some serious music listening to do! It is hard for me to decide what my favourite Bob song is, but one of my favourites is Sad Eyed Lady Of The Lowlands. I remember lying in bed one night listening to that song over and over again until I fell asleep. It is like a lullaby.

What is your favourite Bob song?

Hope you're having a great week.

x L

Plastic Joy

Hello again! It seems I have been nominated for the Plastic Joy award by You've Got The Silver (thankyou!) by which I am required to share with you my top 5 film and TV heart throbs - no easy feat!

So lets see what we've got here...(they will probably be weird haha)

In no particular order...

1. Ben Whishaw as John Keats in Bright Star

This is the first film I ever saw Ben in believe it or not, and I instantly fell gut-wrenchingly in love with his John Keats. Perhaps this is because I have a thing for sensitive, skinny men - or perhaps it is just because he is amazing. I saw this film twice at the movies. Both times I was sobbing by the end and I hardly ever sob in films.

2. Casey Affeck as Robert Ford in The Assassination of Jesse James

 Once again like Ben Whishaw, Casey's performance as Robert Ford just blew me away. Sure, he is also exceptionally good looking in period costume but I think I also find troubled characters very alluring.

 3. Graham Garden from The Goodies

 Ok. So I know this is funny (have blogged about this one before!) but I really do love him! His curly blond side burns, thick spectacles and long legs are just fantastic - and he makes me laugh - what more could you want in a man? hahaha

4. Mark Lee as Archie in Gallipoli

This one is a childhood crush. I saw Gallipoli when I was about eleven and Archie's innocent boyish charm charmed the wits out of me. Plus his character is so heroic and yes...ok...I did cry over this one too - but it is such a sad film!

5. Gene Kelly in Singing in the Rain

I was trying to think of my favourite old movie guy...and I had to really think...but then I remembered Gene. Gene has to be one of the sexist dancers of all time. I mean this man can dance! I love how he can be funny and dance at the same time <3

See! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3YWWfnWBJM&feature=related

Now it's your turn! I nominate:

Hello Beautiful Street

Summer Baby

The Knack and How to Get It

&

Krystallee

Have fun!

Monday Love

Just another magical tumblr for you to explore...

Image via Mod Squad

Hope this adds a little extra colour to your Monday!

x L

I heart 60s

Holy crumpets! This tumblr is amazing. Just saying..

via i heart 60s

2011 is going to be Maxi

 I went thrift shopping today...and I am yet to leave one of those places empty handed (not that I need more clothes). I found this really amazing maxi skirt - a 60s/70s staple I think - so I was very stoked. Can't wait to wear it over summer.

I have also been inspired to think about my three top new years resolutions by this blog post on Thrift Core.

These are my top three in no particular order:

1. Love and respect myself: I will stop comparing myself to others and believe in myself. I can do anything if I just believe I can. (oh gosh that sounds so daggy! But I believe it's true)

2. Think positively and fully appreciate life: I have come to realise that I should not waste precious energy worrying and dwelling on small troubles that befall me, because in the big scheme of things these are nothing compared to what other people are dealing with. I am healthy, living in a safe place, getting an education and financially secure, and I should not take this for granted.

I will be grateful for my life.

3. Consume less and more ethically: I will try to buy significantly less brand new products, I will buy organic foods, go dumpster diving (I know this sounds scary but my friends do it all the time and get some amazing stuff!), make more gifts instead of buying them, use recycled paper and consider where products have come from ie. sweat shops, places/procedures that use harmful chemicals or corrupt companies.

Phew. That was intense.

Now here is something a little lighter - a maxi skirt inspired polyvore set!

Maxi in 2011 by the wild one featuring long floral skirts

Also, here are clips from two must see films that made me think in 2010 - The Vanishing of The Bees and Food Inc.

Have a Happy New Year!

I hope 2011 is good to you.

x L

Someone has a very important message for you

My (beautiful) friend Char and I discovered this on the back of a bathroom door today.

What a wonderful project!

http://operationbeautiful.com/



Sea of love

Images via: Timetraveller