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.

And I said what about "Breakfast at Tiffany's?

Last night TCM was playing of my favorite movies(and coincidentally one of my favorite nineties song titles), Breakfast at Tiffany's . This outfit is modeled after the one Audrey wears playing Moon River out on the fire escape. She is most definitely one of my style icons. She is so effortlessly simple and chic.

I'm also really loving the chic sweatshirt trend and wanted to give it a try. Its admittedly a little boring as I paired it with a pair of skinnies and some vans.
I took these pictures a little hastily and didn't have the right lighting and didn't even do my make up, ugh. I probably should have taken this shoot outside (ideally on a fire escape, but alas we don't have one), but I'm lazy and plan on lounging around looking for jobs on the internet all day!

What's it all about, Rosie?

Yep, I'm bringing back the buns! I feel as though I have time traveled back to 8th grade with these little knobs on the top of my head and frankly I love them!

Outfit details: Vintage Lanz Jersey Dress...Thrift, Belt...thrift, Vans...Journeys, Sunglasses... Forever 21, Margaret Smith Purse...Antique Mall

AND Check out my most recent find... this beautiful Margaret Smith of Gardiner,Maine Purse. Back in NYC Betsy and I had found such an adorable vintage store, but everything was priced over $100 dollars. I had my eye on this same purse, only with a different fabric, which cost a mere $125! On a antiquing adventure this weekend, I found myself at an antique mall loaded with junk and could not believe my eyes when I looked up and saw this beauty! What luck and I snagged it at a mere fraction of what they were priced at the vintage store!

So,
I just finished watching the Michael Caine Version of Alfie and my goodness is that man dreamy or what. Even with his womanizing ways in this movie, I cannot help but fall for his British charm. The girls who do fall victim to his Casanova like attitude are equally fantastic as I find myself wanting their bouffants and cat eye-makeup.

This bottom one isn't from the movie , but dear god! Do I want to super impose my head on that woman's body or what?!

What once was lost, now is found.

Ethan's cousin Ellie is the person behind the fabulous design blog Mint. She also has her own online shop, Hellotenfold where she sells her beautiful stationery. I was browsing her blog the other day and found this amazing stop-motion film by Angela Kohler & Ithyle Griffiths featuring Alison Sudol of A Fine Frenzy titled Lost Things. Alison wrote the song specifically for this film and I could not be more smitten. for some reason, I find stop-motion really enchanting. It takes a lot of imagination and hard-work, that's for sure! Watch below & don't forget to check out Mint!

P.S. Just found out that She& Him's new video In the Sun premiered! This is their first single off Volume II due out March 23rd! Yay, love this video in all of its old school glory!

Rosie in Wonderland

This Rodarte for Target dress was on the clearance rack. I was unable to pass it up, I'm such a sucker for bargains! The dress is the cutest thing ever and reminds me so much of something Alice would wear to tea party with the Mad Hatter. I paired it with my pointelle socks from Forever 21, my t-strap mary janes, and a thrifted scarf and coat.

I cannot wait to check out Tim Burton's spin on Alice in Wonderland. It looks almost creepy and dark but I think that is the direction that Lewis Caroll was going in, but Disney felt the need to sugar coat it, so I think his interpretation will be interesting!

Random fact of the day via my cluttered brain:

The term 'Mad hatter' has an interesting background. It is what they used to call the people who went insane from the mercury that seeped into their brain from top hats, which they used to dip in mercury to keep them stiff.

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Rosie and the Chocolate Factory

This Sunday, Ethan and I went to the Hebert Candy mansion, which in theory sounds like the most magical place ever, right? Well not exactly.I'm not too disappointed that I forgot my camera yesterday because this place was not all it cracked up to be. I guess I had high expectations of lollipop chandeliers, giant chocolate fountains, and little orange men with green hair running around singing. Basically it was a candy shoppe in the main floor of a mansion.And not even a cool looking mansion at that. There was no whimsy or imagination whatsoever, and really not a large selection of candy.Too bad, so sad.

Ethan and I spent the rest of the afternoon driving around looking for antique stores (we only found one surprisingly). When we got back I took these pictures below of what I wore (my outfit is a blatant ripoff of one of Alexa Chung's Madewell outfits) and watched the Julie Christie version of Dr. Zhivago on TCM. I'd seen the Exxon Mobil masterpiece theatre version on PBS back in High School and read the novel, but still had not seen the original version. Besides falling asleep in the middle (I was really tuckered out from our excursions) and waking up to see the end, I really enjoyed this version with its old-timey sweeping epic romance and beautiful landscape shots of the Urals in Russia.

Wearing above: Skirt, Shoes, blouse...thrifted, Pointelle socks, Cardigan...Forever21

Tonight you belong to me

I just watched The Jerk tonight with Ethan. We watched this movie on our first date almost a year ago :) I love this duet between Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters. If you have not seen this movie, I highly recommend it! It is wicked hilarious and Bernadette Peters wears the cutest outfits in it. I was hard pressed to find some stills of her outfits from The Jerk on the internet... just go watch the movie and take my word for it.

And once you see the movie you'll be aching to buy an adorable thermos like these cuties sold on etsy by littleneedydog

"I'm picking out a thermos for youuuuuuuu" Seriously,I could quote this movie forever.

Edge Of Love

I just watched the film Edge of Love with Kiera Knightley(another style icon of mine) and Sienna Miller and just completely fell in love with the costuming! The film is set in WWII Brittain and by golly, are there every so many chunky knit sweaters paired with adorable florals. UGH I just want to have it all! Does anybody have the number for the costume director? We need to be BFFs ASAP, so I can have this wardrobe.

ahh mustard cardigan, how I love thee.

I've blogged about galoshes like these before. I think the universe is telling me that I need a pair.

photos found via google search

AND since we're on the topic of vintage fashion and Brittain, here are some photos of Mom from her trip to England and Scotland in the early eighties. I wish she still owned this stuff!

Pip Pip Cheerio!!!!!!!