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Friday, November 26, 2010

lou doillon

this video of doillon for vanessa bruno's S/S 2010 collection is probably the most romantic fashion video i have seen.  her atypical beauty, irresistable spirit, fragility shone through and gave the imagery so much more.  to me, she's a real style icon.  you can't take your eyes off her for who she is and not for what she wears.  with enviably good genes in her, being the third daughter of the stunningingly cool and avant-garde jane birkin, it seems promising that she will lead a colorful life.

lou

jane

mission statement contradiction?

alot of friends have subscribed to 11 FEET and written to let me know how much they love it.  a couple of gals heeded my tip, rushed to RH and thanked me for the additional discounts on their big purchases of gifts and stocking stuffings.  my church friend was so inspired by the safety-pin necklace, she can't wait to start making her own.  when mk came by this morning, she said as much as she enjoys reading the posts, she's starting to wonder what a 10K purse (the egg) has to do with "everyday life".  that's true.  some of the pieces i blog about are beyond everyday reach.  however, it is from an awareness of their existence, an exposure to and understanding of the high art and style, that will inform and encourage us to draw inspiration from everyday life.  please accept my apology to be stubborn, but i am determined to expose you to the full spectrum - from the dirt-cheap to the ultra-decadent.  it is my hope that once you've trained your eyes and sharpened your discerning taste, you might find yourself shopping at 99-cent store just as enthusiastically as at bergdorf goodman!

sweet butter

for my valley pals, a new bakery/cafe/market Sweet Butter just sprang up in sherman oaks.  before opening this week, owner leslie has religiously updated a blog to keep us posted with every construction move, delivery, new dish made.  on the opening day, mk and i couldn't wait to visit.  quaint little place, making smart use of the outdoor spaces (alley, sidewalk).  we felt that some simple layout changes will lead to huge improvement in traffic management.  perhaps given the craziness and exhaustion leading up to the grand debut, the store atmosphere that day wasn't particularly warm or personal.  but the menu looks enticing and we'll surely check in again soon.

just folk

it was preparing for a kids' school camp up near santa barbara one year that i started researching into the neighboring communities.  i came across this little store Just Folk in summerland with the most unusual and unpretentious collection of traditional americana as well as outsider art (their terminology).  the work is so refreshing with a simplicity and child-like appeal.




the Trust Ritual Heads date back to the late 19th - early 20th century, used in Odd Fellows Ritual.  why they splashed some red ink on the cut edge of the neck is more than a little troubling..