Southern Fried Blues

All I want for Christmas is…

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:40:06 -0500

All I want for Christmas is…

Monogrammed julep cups

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:09:00 -0500

Monogrammed julep cups

"They’re Indians! They ran around eating corn and killing people! That’s just what they..."

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:59:51 -0500

““They’re Indians! They ran around eating corn and killing people! That’s just what they did!””

- my fervent 10th grade History teacher, when his un-P.C. opinions on Native Americans were questioned. Wrote it down, never forgot it.

The First Thanksgiving, Jean Louis Gerome Ferris...

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:57:20 -0500

The First Thanksgiving, Jean Louis Gerome Ferris (1863-1930)

Happy Thanksgiving, yall.

Get it, Jackie.

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:38:11 -0500

Get it, Jackie.

Lolita girls in Harajuku. In my perfect world, I swear, all of...

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:21:50 -0500

Lolita girls in Harajuku. In my perfect world, I swear, all of my friends and I would dress like this every single day. And we would shop recklessly, then head home for tea. Which is probably what these girls are up to…so. un. fair.

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Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:16:28 -0500

Lolita Fashion and Angelic Pretty

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:16:14 -0500

Recently researching Japanese fashion in lieu of math homework, I stumbled across a movement of perfect loveliness I was completely unaware of. There is a fashion sub-culture in Japan called “Lolita”. There are two main waves: Gothic Lolita and Sweet Lolita. They’re both wonderfully pleasing to look at, but Sweet Lolita is particularly exciting to me because it successfully incorporates everything I love: lace, frills, stockings, bows, ribbons, floral patterns, and French Rococo and Victorian fashion. It attempts to imitate the lifestyle and wardrobe of a pampered Victorian child, and the outfits usually consist of gingham, pastels, and floral prints. Some popular themes in Sweet Lolita are references to Alice in Wonderland (this stuff was made for me?), fruits, candy, crowns, hearts, etc to emphasize “cuteness”— the ultimate aim for this look. They also wear head dressess, hairbows, and ribbons for hair accessories.

Something that incorporates everything I hold to be ideal: the formality of Victorian traditions and fashion, delicate textiles, fairy tales, and childhood. I’m only jealous that Japanese fashion is so forward and eccentric that they can actually adapt this lifestyle. Unfortunately, here in the states people would mistake me for a crazy, delusional woman dressed as a babydoll.

“Angelic Pretty” is one of the of the major brands/distributors of this fashion wave and they seem to now be distributing somewhat more toned down items to Western customers. Christmas wish-list: done.

Advertisement for Angelic Pretty

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:59:19 -0500

Advertisement for Angelic Pretty

Dress, Angelic Pretty

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:58:53 -0500

Dress, Angelic Pretty

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Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:42:41 -0400

If I Were a Cocktail...

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:57:10 -0400

I think I may call this “Pearson Girl”

Champagne
Rosemary-infused vodka
2 slightly muddled mint leaves per glass

Infuse Svedka vodka with rosemary - 25 ounces plus 2 sprigs in an airtight container.
Allow the rosemary to steep for two days but no longer, or it will taste like twigs.

(via juliasegal)

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:41:49 -0400

(via juliasegal)

Prada’s marketing team has found all of my weaknesses and...

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:36:41 -0400

Prada’s marketing team has found all of my weaknesses and combined them into one evil advertising scheme: stockings, buttery leather bags, expensive bedding, and kittens. You win.

"It is better to be alone and acting upon the truth in my heart than to follow a gaggle of silly..."

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:19:01 -0400

““It is better to be alone and acting upon the truth in my heart than to follow a gaggle of silly geese doomed to mediocrity.””

- Christopher Columbus

I just cooked a fantastic dinner, courtesy of The Duchess of...

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:15:00 -0400

I just cooked a fantastic dinner, courtesy of The Duchess of Fork, a blog that has made its way to my top visited websites lately! This pasta dish consists of asparagus, eggplant, portobellos, prosciutto, red onion, and 3 cheese tortellini! Yum!

Thanks Molly!

Watching “Old Acquaintances”, 1943. “Diedre, I...

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:48:00 -0400

Watching “Old Acquaintances”, 1943.

“Diedre, I have never made a practice of slapping people but you should know I’m dangerously close.” — Bette Davis as Kit.

Christian Lacroix 2009 Yes, please.

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:23:06 -0400

Christian Lacroix 2009

Yes, please.

Carla Bruni-Sarkosy, first lady of France, with Queen Elizabeth...

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:28:33 -0400

Carla Bruni-Sarkosy, first lady of France, with Queen Elizabeth II of England

Maybe on my list of most enviable women alive.

Bette Davis

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:20:56 -0400

Bette Davis