With a vengeance.

Hello friends.

A few people have snuck in quandries here and there as to where my blog has gone. I wasn't really sure that anyone read it, and though my volition for writing in the first place was seated in some sort of ego based excitement in seeing my own thoughts so officially posted on the oh-so regal interweb, I've decided to ressurect 'er.

I know how enjoyable it is to read other people's seeminly candid but incredibly constructed and vulnerable thoughts. Like seeing someone's barefeet wiggle when you cut your eyes to the floor of the dressing room beside you. Not too revealing, but exciting all the same.

I just got back from China maybe two weeks ago. Which perhaps I'll talk about in formalities later, but odds are I will get distracted with other things and only reference my trip in passing.

Things I have gathered from my excursion: I do not particularly like large groups of people, I do not like rules, I do not like umbrellas, I am fond of cold beer, I like fat babies, I enjoy walking with no destination, and I particularly adore my boyfriend.

In other and much more blase news: I'm again working at the market which is quite job-ish at times but much better than most, I think. Even if I come home smelling like a tuna-gutter with a dollar fifty in tips.

Lastly, Nathan recently pointed out Devendra Banhart's obsession with children and I'm slightly upset with him for ruining my disheveldly pristine image. Okay so there's the whole "Chinese Children" thing; great he's a philanthropist (go adoption!). Oh but wait...what about the song on "Cripple Crow" where he says there are so many boys he wants to marry. And then...ohhhhh eewwwwwwwww...he quickly tells us that he gets his pleasure in the shower or...umm something. Okay so then "...I'm a child"? Well, what do we do with all of this?
Well he's dating Natalie Portman. I adore her and that totally points the compass away from pedophile alley.

I tried to refute Nathan's hypothesis with the whole "poets can have different points of view" kind of thing. He's just a clever dude with a silly sense of humor. And I'm sticking by that theory for my own love of the 'hart. But seriously, in almost every picture I've seen him in recently, his short-shorts definitely look like he could have stolen them from a boy-scout...


Ah well, it's none of my bees wax now, is it?

I've been having weird dreams lately so perhaps I'll analyze some of them for you in my next post. You'd like that wouldn't you?


Ciao sweets!

Cobra sceptorrrrrr.

I feel like right now is on the verge of explosion.

Everything I have interacted with has been catalystic in one way or another.

Something is definitely about to happen.

I've come to this level of mental clarity,

like I understand where I need to be right now.

The issue now, is preparing.

Nothing's Gonna Change My World

The new year has brought in much more change than expected. I tend not to buy into the whole "Wiping away the past; this year I'm working off my fat ass!" idea but with this new year (more than ever)I have done, and am continuing, some major life rennovations.

Most importantly, I've reached some really striking conclusions. I would go so far as to call them epiphanies! I won't call the other things resolutions although you might. "Resolution" is much too cold and, well ,resolute! Let's call them "Positive Tasks". Oh yeaaaahhh, that sounds good.

1) I have developed an accute sense of understanding a persons character quite quickly. After being around someone for a short period of time, I can generally tell whether they will be a positive influence on my life or non. However, now is the time to put this super power into action. Quite recently my feigned naivete has set me on my heine as I decided to give some people a chance that I knew were not exuding positive energy. This will be no longer. These recent events have also caused me to see beautiful light in alot of people and that is the only kind of energy I will allow in the future.

2) While I have never considered my mind or body completely unhealthy, I feel that I have neglected to treat my (collective) body as the temple that it truly is. This references to point number one, as only allowing positivity in my general vicinity will clean out a majority of the scum in my mental grout! Physically, I will regain the connection between the mind and body that I used to have so strongly. I will listen to my physical self, and only do/eat/drink/smoke/play with/ things that support my well being. If it is not a positive action for my phsyical or mental self, it will not be done. Positive actions include: Long conversations,being outside, physical exercise, mental exercise, earth foods, doing things for mother earth, practicing the art of love.

3)Now we arrive at one word: Superfluous.

I will no longer indulge in things that are such. There will be no superfluous purchases, intoxication, chatter etc. I will still indulge in these things but not to the extent that qualifies this word. I know quite well when this level is reached and my responsibility is to stop (whatever it may be) before it is reached. Included in this idea is definitely reducing my consumption and waste production!

The following points are those tasks we discussed!

Task 1) Get a compost heap started at Western. I have pals with connections and similar interests. I eat far too many bananas for this to remain un-done.

Task 2) Research and campaign for removal of styrofoam containers in Western food service. I can never carry out because I refuse the thousand year death foam! There are a couple really great companies that offer compostable food containers. One such company is http://www.ecoproducts.com/. Must find beneficiary with lots of moolah to spend on good will!

I've had a really good time pulling from my mind's file cabinets and putting these notions into words. I'm incredibly excited about the way things are looking even if it took some shocking and sometimes painful events to get me here. So it goes, eh?

I'm totally convinced this life is beautiful.

Maxxximum Pleasure.

Here comes the time when we forget vintage buys for just a moment and direct a nod at my FAVOURITE retail heaven...T.J. Maxx!

During an unexpected splurge a couple days after Christmas I got my hands on these babies:

1) An adorable black patent leather kitten-heel from Coach. I know you won't believe me, but they're incrediby comfortable. I couldn't find exact pricing online, but I'm going to estimate they go retail for around $300-$500 as they are Italian leather. I'd say $375 is a safe estimate. Any way, I snagged them at T.J for 70 bucks

2) In the same day, I thought I lost my purse in the store (my mom and shopping companion had accidentally run off with it) and as I was frantically searching the store I still managed to grab these gorgeous things and keep freaking. That is when you know fashion is too important; it over-rides moments of crisis. I found them online for around $230 on most sites. Picked 'em up brand new for $22!

Ah the joys of expensive taste with little money to waste!

Ciao for now.

Avid Lister

Now that all that introductoryness is finito, let's get to the good stuff! Holiday wish-list! These are things that I will be thrifting for over the next winter months, in various degrees of accuracy...

1. Distressed leather boots to the tune of these babies from Free People. They will not, however, cost three hundred and something. I will post on how much I adore that company despite their deathly prices at a later date.


2. The Ray-Ban Wayfarer frame like these from sunglassesshop.uk. I don't want the whole shabang. I actually just want a sturdy frame to have real lenses put in as I have had shoddy vision since I was a wee babe and I sometimes like to trade out the contacts.

3. A Garden Gnome for my dorm/future apartment. What better company? This guy from Tradition-Shop is pretty bangin.


4. Absolutely any sweet tiny flower-prints dresses. Especially those ala depression era. I love the collar and practical pockets. I love this fabric from Not Too Shabby's website. I think it is a Rachel Ashwell design. I love her too. I'll go on about that lady later as well.


5. A kaleidescope! This one from Gasoline Alley is exactly what I want. Note the tiny birdie detailing. Who needs psychedelics when you have one of these babies? Or perhaps they were meant to go hand in hand...

Well, folks, the list goes on but alas my toes have froze and the night is old.
My luscious antique quilts beckon! Lastly, I'll leave you with an image of this smokin' babe from free-people's website. I really want to bleach my hair to match hers. It's just gorgeous. I've already kind of got the Scandanavian/German thing going for me so I think (if done properly this time!) this look will work. Must first find moolah for such excursions.
Anyway, here she is. Au Revoir from a much less blonde though quite happy girl!

Ciao

Evening world, I'm Hannah and I've created this blog to catalogue my immense love of fashion and all the things that incite that love. Perhaps I'll write about art, literature, music, nature, and fashion itself. In all honesty, I made this in order to have a sort of collection of my own musings to look over. I want to have a place where I can caterwaul about all the things I love and loathe and wish for. Like Leadbelly records, and distressed leather boots, and Jack Kerouac first editions, and kitschy wallpaper, and tiny blue sweaters, and rosebud dresses, and tea in my own yellow kitchen.


Ciao for now.