Oh boy, another sign of the times…Saks Fifth Avenue tapped into the zeitgeist here in America, socialist and communist associations and policies are becoming increasingly, chic, so it seems. All the meanwhile nails are being hammered into the coffin of capitalism, the very system that has allowed an expensive store like Saks to thrive and grow since it’s founding. Oh the irony! haha!
Shepard Fairey, who also designed the,“Obey“ posters for Dear Leader, Obama, was the artist behind this campaign for Saks. Mr. Fairey states in this NYTs article, “it’s a way of grabbing attention. It’s commerce. I don’t think there is really any political statement embedded in this.” Regardless of how you look at it, innocent advertising or otherwise, the semiotics embedded in this particular art direction choice is interesting, given the current political environment.
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009
NEET Magazine March 2009
Don’t forget to check out the new issue of Neet mag!
What music are you listening to right now? The Velvet Underground
What was the last article of clothing or accessory you purchased? Black high waisted stretch cotton pencil skirt from H&M
Where was your most recent haul and what was the damage? Just Franklin Park mall, spent $50 on work clothes. Lately I avoid shopping at all costs since I don’t have a surplus of money.
What piece do you wish most to add to your closet at the moment?
What current trend are you loving the most? High waistlines
What current trend do you hate the most? Harem pants
What is your fave style or fashion-centric television program? Project Runway
Who is your favorite designer at the moment? Anna Sui
What is your favorite footwear line? Irregular Choice
Three fave materials? seersucker, lace, satin
Three words to describe your overall sense of style? feminine, quirky, retro
How would you describe your winter look? Function over fashion..it’s cold!
What will your look be this spring? Dark indigo “Bardot” jeans by J-Brand paired with femme blouses, tucked in, and polished flats. Of course dresses mainly, once it gets warmer!
What trend do you see becoming the biggest come spring? The trend of bargain hunting in a tough economy.
What’s your pick for the “it” tech gadget of the moment? Yudu screen printer
Who is your pick for the most stylish “it” celeb? Chloe & Zooey
If someone handed you $10,000 where would you blow it? Ebay, net-a-porter, and thrift shops in NYC, LA, etc
Favorite shopping destination? Beacon’s Closet in Williamsburg Brooklyn
My friend Katie has an incredible gift of finding musicians before they “make it big”. One such example is Greg Laswell, who she has been following for some time now. You may have heard his cover of “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” in the recently released movie Confessions of a Shopaholic, or his music on a slew of TV shows like The Hills, Grey’s Anatomy, 90210, One Tree Hill, Smallville, etc. Naturally, when It was announced that Greg would be performing in Cleveland, Katie’s enthusiasm for the prospect of attending this concert made it clear to me..this was not something to miss! The concert did not disappoint! Greg has a way of braiding music with vibrant mood and emotion, and the lyrics he writes are heart felt and complex. Although one of my favorite songs he sings, called That it Moves, was a simple demo he literally made up as he was recording on his laptop. He needed to submit songs he’d been working on, and since he was in a writing slump, this was “all” he had..yet it is a beautiful song! Goes to show that sometimes some of the best creations can come into being when you least expect it!
Friday, March 06, 2009
Art by Caitlin Shearer
Moody, enchanting, mysterious girls are given life by 19 year old artist Caitlin from Australia. These pictures and more can be found on her photostream and also check out her myspace page!
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Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Something that made me smile…
Nouvelle Vague song, “Dance with Me”, set to a film clip dance scene from “Bande a Part.“
