Film
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| I recently saw the adaptation of what was originally a coming-of-age novel, The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Touching, heartening and nostalgic ( the film is set to a perfect soundtrack brimming with gems from the 70s and 90s), it is a must see for anyone who enjoys a a good tear-shed and moral enlightenment :) |
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| So the much hyped Diana Vreeland: The Eye has to Travel documentary has finally landed on DVD, which I cannot wait to see. Featuring archived interviews with the original fashion empress herself, the documentary is expected to paint an appropriately charismatic and colourful portrait of the late, great and extraordinarily stylish Mrs.Vreeland. |
Book
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As if opening its first UK store wasn't enough, the ever-creative retailer Opening Ceremony have now released a book which i'm lusting after (early christmas prezzie mother?!). Full of contributions from the O.C founders Carol Lim and Humberto Leon as well as their painfully cool circle- Terry Richardson, Alexander Wang, Chloe Sevingy and Spike Jonze to name a few- the book celebrates the stores tenth anniversary, and is sure to be an inspiring read.
Shoot
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| If you've visited any hipsters tumblr as of late you'll have probably seen Wildfox's White Label intimates shoot; i've definitely jumped on the bandwagon and am just a little bit in love with the so-bad-its-good quirky 80s prints from the collection. Inspired by the concept of a 90s Juliet Capulet, the mix of grungey aesthetics and dreamy soft-pink lighting is well and truly on point. |
Music
Although the sixteen year old XXYYXX is another in a line of scarily young producers who have caused me to guiltily reminisce about how unproductive I was at that age, his self-titled album has been on repeat for me recently. Oh so perfect for a chilled night in, i'd say the album sits firmly in the James Blake-esque 'post-dubstep' category, featuring 90s r&b samples and lots of other electronic elements that are sadly far too technical for me.
Kendrick Lamar's Good Kid m.A.A.d City is another album i've been loving, his angsty lyrics being great for pretending i'm an olympian at the gym. The EP's autobiographical elements and guest features from the likes of Mary J Blige and Drake ('Poetic Justice' - above) make it a must-listen.