Current/Elliot Spring 2012

               

photos via Refinery 29

Why these girls look so bored and annoyed in this lookbook, I don't know. Its springtime and you're wearing the most adorable clothes ever! Seriously now, crack a smile! At least you aren't wearing 19 layers of clothing and still feel cold and don't have dry skin that itches like a mofo. Maybe its because the one chick has to wear lame easter bunny ears and pose on a toilet. Okay, I'll admit the bathroom is a pretty color that matches the pants and all, but really?! Not such a natural setting, although I do frequent bathrooms with my best girl friends, but we don't stand there and pose looking all bored like that with one foot on the toilet....
Anyway, I love the girlishness and easy breeziness of the styling with classic denim. Saddle shoes have always been a favorite ever since my sister Sarah and I had our own pairs when we were little, hers pink, mine classic black. The cute bow barrettes are something I am going to have to find/ make? I smell a DIY project! All in all, perfect spring inspiration. Now if only, the winter months will disappear?

remaining neutral

Listening: Cabinet of Curiosities on Vinyl (christmas gift from Jeramy)
Wearing: Target Cardigan and cozy socks with my new citrine drop necklace (also gift from Jeramy)
Doing: Drawing moonstone runes (another gift on behalf of Jeramy)
Reading: An Awakening, By Kate Chopin

The Heart of the Matter

I just really wanted to let you all know that I really appreciated your well wishes. This year so far, although we are only six days in,  has been great, I've been really trying to maintain a positive attitude which has been helping me tremendously. It scares me a little bit that I'm not sure what is in store for this year, but I am definitely down for an adventure!

Outfit Details: Blazer... Vintage Pendleton, Sheer Blouse... Grandmother's, High-waisted Jeans...BDG, 5'0 Clock Tea Havana Glasses... Bonlook, Loafers...Bass

Melancholia

I touched upon depression in my last post how it has been a constant struggle for myself. I've never been diagnosed with depression, but I strongly believe that we have all experienced it to some degree. I recently saw the film Melancholia, a film starring Kirsten Dunst and Charlotte Gainsbourg and directed by Lars Von Trier. Set in a time where the end of the world is imminent,  it beautifully depicts how depression can affect a human so deeply. With existence nearing an end, each character loses themselves in sadness, with some finding themselves again (at least in a state of understanding their depression). Von Trier accurately delves into what it means to experience an ever consuming sadness and in what ways it can affect the person and those who care for them. The cinematography is a work of art in and of itself. With each camera frame as if it were a painting hung on the wall of an impressive english estate that the film is set. If depression is something that affects you or a loved one, I suggest this movie as it brings to light why sadness is one of the most powerful emotions that we can experience. If you do see it, I suggest that you go with somebody and grab a cup of coffee afterward to discuss the movie and digest its contents, it is definetly a lot to take in.

New Year's Revelations

Reflecting back on 2011, its hard to believe another year has already started. More than ever I notice that time is truly fleeting and too precious to waste. Although, the majority of my year succumbed to negativity and depression, I've discovered and learned so much about myself that I have to be grateful that 2011 even occurred. Most importantly I have begun to understand why I have been making myself so miserable. It all boils down to a severe lack of self esteem. I have been keeping the people I love at an arms length, including my own self. I've been carrying around a crippling fear of being rejected for so long, that I did not even realize that by not letting people in, I was causing myself more and more isolation. In effect, it was myself that was creating this world of rejection surrounding me because I was afraid of being abandoned by those I love. It has only recently come to my attention that I was doing this and now that I do understand that my actions were not serving my well-being, I am committed to make the necessary effort to let love in and in turn to love myself wholly and completely. For me, 2012 means the year in which I focus and nurture my emotional, physical, and creative needs. I wish you all the best in the coming year and may you love with all you hearts. Don't ever hold back.

Outfit Details: Vintage Cashmere Swing Coat...Thrifted, Jeans...BDG, Chelsea Boots... Asos
Photos by Jeramy

Currier & Ives

Merry Christmas Everybody! I woke up to snowflakes this Christmas morning. May your days be merry and bright!




Outfit Details: Sweater, Plaid Pendleton Skirt....Thrifted, Tights...Kohl's, Bass Loafers
Photos by Jeramy

North Country

Outfit Details: Cape, sweater...Thrifted, Velvet Headband...American Apparel, Jeans...BDG, Chesea Boots...ASOS
Photos by Jeramy


I was so excited to have found this cape on a thrifting hunt a few weeks ago. It is everything and more that I had been looking for in a cape and I'm so glad I held out on buying one, because this once is perfect for me, well almost, I'm pretty sure I am going to replace the buttons since the faux military buttons aren't really my thing. My goal is to replace them with some tortoise shell buttons. I wore this outfit last week to a show out in Peterborough, where I randomly ran into Michal of North Country Girl. She was very sweet and her new haircut looks awesome! We hope to meet up soon and grab some coffee together since we mingle in the same area of NH.

Christmas Spirit

The weather lately has been a bit out of whack in New England, especially in the area where Jeramy lives which has bizarre weather patterns to begin with. They always have some sort of a storm when the rest of New Hampshire has barely anything. The snow in these photos was from a little storm has since melted and I'm convinced that we had a 'White Halloween' and it will remain a 'Green Christmas' this year. I've been trying to get in the holiday spirit with a few decorations here and there. Jeramy surprised me with my own stocking hanging by the fireplace. Its a big step up from my old stocking that still read "Baby's First Christmas" 24 years later.  I found this wreath at a little shop in Peterborough and bought it along with some lights to cheer up the fireplace and get us somewhat in the holiday spirit. Shopping for presents is getting there and my knitting has started to take over my life as I rush to get all of my hats done for my family and friends. I still cannot believe we'll be celebrating this weekend. Then its New Years... must start thinking of resolutions. Geez I hope next year paces itself. This year has flown!

Holiday Party

Outfit Details: Dress...UO super sale marked down from $100-$30, Tights...I can never remember, Booties...Target, Lipstick...Wet & Wild, Spiced Rum

Work threw a huge holiday bash this past Tuesday and it gave me a perfect opportunity to wear my newest steal, a dress I found at the bargain basement at Urban Outfitters at Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA. I'm not one for fanciness and intricate details on clothes, but for some reason I could not resist this beaded beauty. The blush color matches perfectly with my new favorite shade of lipstick, inspired by the beauties  on my the best show ever, Twin Peaks. For some reason early nineties make-up looks very simple and flawless to me. Never overdone, plus thick eyebrows were cool and for a girl with caterpillar brows, such as myself I feel confident rocking them! So onto the party, there was lots of free booze and I may have been involved in a Wii dance-off. Good times all around.

Winter is coming.

 
Getting the hang of my camera a little bit, practice makes perfect. Most of the pictures taken in and around Peterborough, NH. Also a lame attempt to dress like Audrey Horne from Twin Peaks in my last photo.