July 3, 2009
I have been thinking a lot about switches lately; about how nice it would be to be able to simply flick one to change things. To stop feeling this and start feeling that would be like going from darkness to light without lighting a fire or standing on a wobbling chair to screw in a bulb. Although sometimes that little feeling when the wobbling chair leg seems to be taking forever to hit the ground and you think, just for a moment, that you might fall, is kind of exhilarating. Unless you do actually fall, of course. But even then, maybe that’s not so bad? Bruises are pretty cool, sometimes
So, much like Kate tried to do, I am officially banning myself from shopping for clothes, shoes and accessories. But I am being super ambitious this time and setting a limit of THREE MONTHS. That’s right, I will not buy any clothes until the end of September.
I made this cake for a colleague’s birthday. It’s a swimming pool.
My best friend saw David Hasslehoff at the gym this morning.
Sorry for the randomness. It’s been a weird week.
[pictures that have nothing to do with anything are from here]
Filed by vic at July 3rd, 2009 under words
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July 1, 2009
Miranda July’s Eleven Heavy Things at the Venice Biennial looks spectacular. She is awe inspiring.
Filed by vic at July 1st, 2009 under art
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June 29, 2009
Yesterday I turned 28 and went to the seaside.
Over the last week I’ve received birthday cake, pie and cookies from nine different people, and beautiful, unexpected presents from a bunch of others. I feel loved.
I have decided that in my 29th year I am going to do a lot of things: write, swim, go to the ballet, be a better friend, sister, daughter, granddaughter, colleague. I want to learn, read, cook and sleep more. I want to draw and take photos (of myself!) and save money and more.
Sometimes it’s easy to forget how special life (and the people in it) is.
Filed by vic at June 29th, 2009 under world
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June 23, 2009
Amazing.
[via Kirathon]
Filed by vic at June 23rd, 2009 under photography
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June 22, 2009
I am feeling a little lost for inspiration at the moment. Or maybe a little lost in general. Things are changing, always changing. I am about to turn 28 and I have no idea where I’m going or what I’m doing. And this is fine, of course. In fact, sometimes it’s great and I wouldn’t want it any other way. But there are moments when I think about the strange order in which I do things, in which I’ve done things, and I wonder how it got like this. How did we get here? And I don’t mean just you and I, I mean everyone. How did you get here? What are you doing?
But then I look at this photo of Oprah and I realise that everything is going to be ok. It has to be. After all, this is all there is.
Filed by vic at June 22nd, 2009 under words
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June 20, 2009
Love this.
Filed by vic at June 20th, 2009 under art
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This is how I want to dress every single day of the summer.
[via the sartorialist]
Filed by vic at June 20th, 2009 under fashion
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June 18, 2009
This photo encapsulates exactly how I feel this week. By Jay B Sauceda.
[via everyone on the internet].
Filed by vic at June 18th, 2009 under fashion, photography
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June 10, 2009
How amazing is this old-fashioned soda bar? I love how they’ve organised them in rainbow order, too. These pictures are making me want a big summer garden party for my birthday. It’s a shame I’ve only got 18 days to organise it. Eek!
[via project wedding]
Filed by vic at June 10th, 2009 under DIY, inspiration
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I’m such a stickler for things having a reason for being, for heritage and depth. I find so often in the work I do that people want beautiful things but with no rhyme or reason. In my opinion, this kind of superficiality is obvious immediately. People always see through it.
That’s why I was so thrilled to see that Romy and Sarah have started Troski & Ash, a cooking blog with a difference. Each recipe comes with its own personal story, about when it was first cooked or why it is significant. And it’s this kind of personal storytelling (not to mention the beautiful styling and photography) that colours it with such warmth and sincerity.
Visit Trotski & Ash, and you’ll be left hungry for more.
Filed by vic at June 10th, 2009 under food
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I’m not sure if I’ve ever blogged about how important Dave Eggers has been in my life. It’s a long and boring story in which I gush and gush like a broken pipe, so I will spare you. But needless to say, when I heard the man wrote a movie (well, more than one actually!!), I almost imploded. I want to see this so badly but it’s not out in the UK until September.
[poster via the incredible Old Sweet Song]
Filed by vic at June 10th, 2009 under wishlist
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June 7, 2009
I have been having the biggest fashion freak outs lately. I hate everything in my wardrobe and can never find anything to wear.
I’ve decided to clean everything out, put a few things on eBay (buy them here!! Please!!) and start again.
Now I just need to work out what on earth I’m going to buy next! Can anyone suggest a new fashion icon/inspiration?
Filed by vic at June 7th, 2009 under wishlist
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June 2, 2009
Beautiful work by Christina Drejenstam.
Filed by vic at June 2nd, 2009 under illustration
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I’m doing a job for work which is all about life being crisp and fresh and green and I think it’s rubbing off on me. How beautiful is this picture from the Anthropologie catalogue!?
[from the superb unruly things]
Filed by vic at June 2nd, 2009 under inspiration
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June 1, 2009
Awesome.
Filed by vic at June 1st, 2009 under photography
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How beautiful are these hair dos? They make me want to grow my hair and learn to do amazing things.
[via labour of heart]
Filed by vic at June 1st, 2009 under illustration
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May 30, 2009
The super lovely Kate from For Me, For You has just opened her etsy store. At the moment she’s just selling prints but word on the street is there’ll be jewellery available soon.
I love her and so should you. Buy everything here now.
Filed by vic at May 30th, 2009 under art
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Totally randomly love these. Photos by Yelena Yemchuk.
[found via scout holiday]
Filed by vic at May 30th, 2009 under fashion
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Lehel Kovac is an illustrator from Budapest, Hungary. Don’t you just love his style?
See more of his work here.
[found via Kira]
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May 28, 2009
I went to Romania. I drank milk straight from a cow at a farmhouse in Transylvania. I was prayed for, I was ripped off, I was stared at, I hiked up a mountain, I had picnics in the sun, I laughed, I played cards, I drank wine. I had a ball. I hated it. I loved it. I’m glad I went but I would never go back.
More photos here.
Filed by vic at May 28th, 2009 under travel
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May 16, 2009
I’m interrupting my brief hiatus for a bit of schadenfreude.
My friend Luke is selling these hilarious t-shirts on his brand new Swine Apparel website. They’re limited to a run of just 50, so I’m guessing the word will spread on these babies faster than a pig pandemic.
Buy one here.
Filed by vic at May 16th, 2009 under fashion
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May 14, 2009
Do you ever have those weeks where you are so tired you can barely even breathe? I am so. so busy at work at the moment, plus I’m moving house and then going to Romania for a few days. Things are going to be pretty quiet around here for a while. I’ll be back soon, but until then, stay safe.
[photo from here]
Filed by vic at May 14th, 2009 under wishlist
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May 6, 2009
Ever since the sun started shining in London, I’ve been obsessed with summer shoes. Here are some of my current favourites:
1. Howie Woven Slingback Sandal in green , £20
2. Howie Traditional Flat Sandal in tan, £20
3. Abu Dhabi black leather peep toes, £55
4. Heaven Weave Vamp sandals in tan, £40
Filed by vic at May 6th, 2009 under shoes
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I have a big thing for rain motifs. I even considered getting a tattoo of one (sorry Mum). These wall stickers by Studio Violet are incredible! And much less permanent. I’m moving house soon so might invest in some for my new room.
Filed by vic at May 6th, 2009 under interior
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I’ve been thinking about tattoos lately (sorry Mum). Some of my friends’ tattoos are amazing. These are the best photos I could find of Caro’s:
And then I saw this on the SUPER awesome summer journal. So beautiful!
And this, from here:
Do you have any tattoos? Please show me photos!
Filed by vic at May 6th, 2009 under art
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May 5, 2009
I can’t stop thinking about New York today. These amazing photos aren’t helping.
[from here]
Filed by vic at May 5th, 2009 under photography, travel
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May 4, 2009
If I had the choice between world peace and owning that dress on the right, I would seriously have to make a pros and cons list. Tough choice. That dress is magical.
[from here and here]
Filed by vic at May 4th, 2009 under fashion
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70 year-old Buddhist monk Hua Chi has been praying in the same spot at his temple in Tongren, China for over 20 years. His footprints, which are up to 1.2 inches deep in some areas, are the result of performing his prayers up to 3000 times a day. Now that he is 70, he says that he has greatly reduced his quantity of prayers to 1,000 times each day.
[via excavation by spoonfulls]
Filed by vic at May 4th, 2009 under world
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What do you do when your best friend’s had a really crappy couple of weeks? You secretly plot with her boyfriend to organise a surprise picnic to cheer her up, of course!
Luke and I took Vanessa to Richmond Park on Saturday. There were egg sandwiches, award ceremonies and bunnies! A perfect spring afternoon.
Filed by vic at May 4th, 2009 under london
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