Tuesday, November 24, 2009

(500) Days of Winter Soundtrack

.. also known as the songs featured in the movie about a girl's journey through New England's freezing days.

1 - Flaming Lips (feat. Karen O) - Watching The Planets
2 - Ben Kweller -
Gypsy Rose
3 - Cold Cave -
Life Magazine
4 - Lady GaGa - Bad Romance (HELLA YEAH!)

5 - The Raveonettes - Last Dance

6 - Beach House -
Norway (and, below, an old video of mine - Gila live at the MFA)
7 - Kurt Vile -
Freeway
8 - Best Coast - When I'm With You
9 - The XX / Florence and the Machine -
You've Got The Love (you'll find the video a couple of posts below)
10 - Fanfarlo -
The Walls Are Coming Down

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! <3

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Everybody Loves Dolly

I must have been completely out of the loop to miss this.

Dolly Parton's "Jolene" video (one of her best songs ever, ever):



And Lily Allen's "Not Fair" video, previously posted here on TWM:



To prove that the similarities between the videos above aren't just a coincidence, click here, here and here.

Turns out Lily Allen, like me, is a HUGE Dolly Parton fan! HOORAY!

Well I guess that sets the theme to my country-ish holiday season. In New England, I know. But soon visiting Tennessee, Louisiana and Texas, eeeha! (road trip, anyone?)


Best. Holiday. Album. Ever.

PS: soon a post about Dolly's legacy on big hair. LOVES IT.

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Winter Passing

**It's hard to return from vacation. It's harder to return from vacationing in a tropical country. Even harder when the place is filled with family and friends that never get tired to spoil you with delicious meals, awesome parties and tons of TLC. Now, it's practically impossible to leave that wonderland to get back on track with work, routine and yes, WINTER. New England Winter. Not that I do not enjoy the time of the year -- it's my second favorite after the Fall. It's just the change of scenario that makes adaptation a lil' bit more complicated. But there's always a way out, isn't there?

In my case, the solution to missing Brazil/winter depression is based on my calendar. Going to the gym also helps, but basically, if I have all sorts of fun stuff scheduled around the clock during the freezing months, I'm ready to go.
Luckily, my friends are no different. When they're not joining my bandwagon, they're coming up with awesome events and small gatherings to drink the low temperatures away.

So we planned a visit to the woman who's now one of our biggest style icons (along with Lady GaGa, obviously): Iris Apfel. The Peabody Essex Museum is hosting the exhibit that takes you on a wild ride through her amazing wardrobe. Insane coats, dresses, jewelry and (yes!) shoes are divided into five separate rooms, and tell a lot about someone who was never afraid to take risks and express her personality and beliefs via fashion. My friend Amy was able to sneak her camera in and take some cool photos, but I got caught right when I tried to snap a shot of Iris' badass leather studded jacket. Too bad. Karen O would be jealous.




**In other related news, I've decided to shake up my holiday decoration with some DIY. Anthropologie's visual team has inspired me to gather friends at home for a cool workshop and try to make our houses look like their AWESOME windows (the outfits can go straight to our closets, thanks):




December 6th, bring ideas and supplies.


**Last but not least, if you're a Fashion Blogger in the Boston area, you should be at least a little curious about this:

Soon, more info at Punky Style, New Brahmin and Jen Loves Kev.

**Next up: battling the winter blues with sewing classes and a roller derby team. I will survive, people.


PS: This post's title is a homage to one of my favorite winter movies of all time. Winter Passing, with my idol (and fashion icon) Zooey Deschanel, tells the story of a girl that returns home to face not only the freezing days of snow, but also family drama and Will Ferrell wearing eyeliner. Netflix Winter Queue!

Friday, November 06, 2009

Faith No More no Rio




Não dá pra escrever com bom julgamento de um show que eu espero há 11 anos.
Na hora que ele acontece, a gente perde o senso crítico.

Quem já viu 1 milhão de shows do Faith no More em youtube, DVD, alguns ao vivo e outros do Mike Patton com outros projetos percebe que as coisas não são as mesma de antes, como era de se esperar.
Não existem mais surpresas tão absurdas do Mike Patton como jogar xixi na própria cabeça e afins. As bizarrices da fase 2.0 do Faith No More são mais controladas.
Ele mudou muito. Hoje ele tem um sarcasmo e cinismo maior. Uma total noção do quanto hipnotiza a platéia. Do que funciona. Também tem uma voz mais potente, grave e absurdamente versátil. E tem 40 anos.

Patton e Faith No More tem mais consciência e controle. Mas isso não faze o show ser pior. Não tem mais grandes loucuras mas tem as surpresas 'normais'. Versão lounge de Midlife Crisis, Evidence inteira em português dedicada a locutora de aeroporto que Mike ouviu no Brasil em meados dos anos 90 (na época ele falou que se apaixonou por uma voz tão doce as 6h da manhã e sampleou a voz dela para uma musica), Mike no ombro do segurança...





A sensação é que agora o Faith No More sabe o que está fazendo ali, o porque e o poder que tem sobre as pessoas. A gente ali em baixo também sabe. E isso só faz a gente ficar mais cúmplice.

A noite que espero há 11 anos foi mais ou menos assim.









Fotos do show aqui no flickr
Meus outros Vídeos aqui
Post do show do Mike Patton com Hazel em 2009 aqui e aqui

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

as "in loop" da semana

1- You've got the Love
Florence fez uma cover linda e o xx fez o remix.
Música e vídeo originais estão aqui.



O vídeo só podia ter menos tempo da Florence sendo sexy na lua e mais da festa.


2- Let`s go Surfing, do The Drums



3- Lust for Life do Girls

Tem essa versão fofa de vídeo:

E essa versão "hardcore" que tem cenas bem explícitas de partes do corpo humano. Já aviso.

Mas fica até light porque ao mesmo tempo eles estão cantando coisas fofas assim:
"Oh I Wish I Had A Sun Tan
I Wish I Had A Pizza And A Bottle Of Wine
I Wish I Had A Beach House
Then We Could Make A Big Fire Every Night
Instead Im Just Crazy Im
Totally Mad
Yeah Im Just Crazy Im Fucked In The Head

And Maybe If I Really Tried With All Of My Heart

Then I Could Make A Brand New Start In Love With You "
<3

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Jade Green Nails

Pras meninas que perguntaram...

...o trend report do WhoWhat Wear que fala sobre o esmalte Jade Green da Chanel (exclusivo pra Saks Fifth Avenue) - $25...
... e a opcao mais acessivel (fisica e finaceiramente falando) criada pela OPI e Sephora: Ocean Love Potion - $9. 

lindo(s)! :)

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Sao Paulo Vintage


Today I was lucky to come across one of Sao Paulo´s most famous vintage stores almost by accident. I had plans to try and visit some of them, but definitely not on a rainy Saturday morning, after only 3 hours of sleep. The effort to keep myself awake was totally paid off and the place I ended up at was so amazing I didn´t even feel tired anymore.

Minha Vo Tinha* is a 15-year-old vintage shop in a traditional neighborhood of Sao Paulo, Perdizes. In an old little house, full of different levels and stairways, there are treasures that would drive any of you insane. I spent an hour there, and still felt like I could´ve seen much more. With proper authorization, I was able to take many pictures and roam around for a while. I went back home with jewelry and a clock from the 1940´s. The Polaroid cameras were not for sale -- the store rents memorabilia for film production companies too. That´s how good their stuff is, and how much of it they have.

Here´s my little album. I hope you can tell how absolutely wonderful this shop was just by looking at the photos. Worth a visit when you´re in the city (it´s a shame I've never been there before, I know).

*The store´s website is under construction, but there are many reviews and features on it around the internet. Like this onethis one and this one here. All in Portuguese, sorry English-speaking readers :( I can offer my translation services anytime!


vintage fur zone






their bathroom, how pretty?

blowdryers were always a must!




Minha Avó Tinha
Rua Dr. Franco da Rocha, 74, Perdizes, São Paulo
3865-1759

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

TWM Clothing Swap


Já faz um tempinho que eu escrevi pela primeira vez sobre os Clothing Swaps que abençoaram meu guarda-roupa de um ano pra cá. A minha amiga querida Amy, do PunkyStyle.com começou a mania de um jeito mais bacana em Boston, a moda pegou e agora a gente não vive sem o troca-troca da mulherada.

Em setembro a NBC Boston se interessou pela história e foi até a minha casa filmar a nossa tarde mais que divertida. O vídeo é em inglês e além de rápido, explica a idéia do negócio.

Inspiradas pela idéia, eu a Fê resolvemos fazer a
versão Two Way Monologue do Clothing Swap, aqui em São Paulo. Pra quem ainda não entendeu, as regras são as seguintes:

1) Você faz uma limpa no seu guarda-roupa e separa as roupas que não usa mais, que não gosta mais ou que não servem mais. As peças têm que estar em ótimo estado, limpas e se possível, serem estilosérrimas. Ha, esse último requisito não é obrigatório, afinal existe gosto pra tudo (mas ia ajudar, tá). Vale trazer roupa, acessório, sapato, esmalte que comprou e não gostou, etc.

2) No lugar combinado, eu e a Fê organizamos as peças por categoria enquanto vocês fofocam. Com tudo pronto, e com a sua sacolinha a tira-colo, é hora de ir às "compras".

3) Não há limite de peças, e as trocas não precisam ser exatas. Ou seja, se você trouxe 5 peças, não precisa necessariamente levar só 5 pra casa, mas é legal ter bom senso e ser justa. Se o vestido não te serviu direito ou se você não sabe se vai usar no futuro, deixa a menina do seu lado provar também.

As interessadas podem mandar um e-mail pra mim (thaisleon@gmail.com) ou pra Fê (fevendramini@gmail.com).

O TWM Clothing Swap vai rolar nesse final-de-semana em SP e vamos dar prioridade as amigas queridas e leitoras que responderem primeiro. A data, endereço e local certinhos vão por e-mail.

Nos vemos lá! Boa sorte com a limpeza e tragam coisas liindas, tá meninas? :)

Wednesday, September 09, 2009

Obsessed

Eu cresci alérgica a todo metal que não fosse ouro, e na adolescência qualquer bijoux dourada era "de mãe". Assim, sempre que tentei usar um par de brincos descolados, morri de alergia - sorte minha ainda ter duas orelhas.

Anos atrás desisti de brinco, e resolvi dedicar a vida à minha paixão por colares. Teve época que eu até arrisquei meu lado artístico e vendi uns bacanas feitos por mim pras colegas de trabalho. O que me lembra a falta que eu sinto da 25 de Março. Em Boston não tem nada parecido, e fica mais fácil e barato encontrar peças vintage do que fazer as suas próprias.


Dizem que, pra curar um vício, a pessoa deve primeiro reconhecê-lo. Então cá estou, assumindo minha obsessão por colares.

Os meus favoritos:

Alguns são antiiigos, nem lembro onde achei. Mas entre eles, estão as marcas Urban Outfitters, Cosmic Girl, Haberdash Vintage, Aldo Accessories, Anthropologie e Lenora Dame.

Thursday, September 03, 2009

Clothing Swap - TV Edition


My friend Amy, aka Punky, has been driving girls crazy with her amazingly creative and incredibly charming ideas such as the ones in her blog, her Clothing Swaps and the Haberdash for a little while now. There's a particular legion of girls that will follow her to any stylish corner in the world, too. We do consider ourselves swapaholics, since it seems like we have a lot more fun at the awesome swaps than in any real shopping spree around town. Shoestring Magazine, Frock, The Closet, Make Ready, Flaunt, The Second Glass, Meg Wright Photography and the Improper Bostonian Magazine are a few of the names some of these girls go by, and I shall say, we know how to have a fashionably good time.

When Channel 7 News Boston asked Amy if they could do a story on one of her swaps, we were all ready to go. I had the honor to host the cutest and most fun backyard, end-of-the-summer party my street has ever seen (in the current decade, at least -- I heard the old ladies in the street used to have a kickass good time back in the day).

Here are some of the photos my friend Meg and Amy herself took of our girlie day:


cocktail rings by Frock


pretty (and natural!) flower hairclips by Sprout


B-b-b-brigadeiro cupcakes, yum!










The Channel 7 Clothing Swap will be aired by the end of September. Hopefully we will have a clip of it to update this post.


PS: if you're in Boston, follow the Swapaholics on Twitter to find out when the next swap will happen!