It is HOT in the City today, the kind of day when air conditioning is no longer a "choice," it's a matter of fact. I think I've pretty much sweated out all the iced coffee I had with Maya and now, truth be told, I'm propped up sans pants with a stack of magazines between me and my computer (which makes a great lap warmer in the winter but becomes absolutely revolting in the summer...)
Anyways, my point is, this photo of Chloë in Jamaica is reminding me of why I am, in fact, so glad it's summer once again: flushed skin, fresh flowers, cool shade, sandy toes and polka dot bikinis. All this assuming, of course, I get to take a freakin' vacation sooner than later!
Opening Ceremony just posted a bunch of great photos of Chloë, including a few from her own personal collection. Check out her child modeling card! Lookit that Sears-catalog-ready smile. I think the eight year old me would have had a girl crush on her too.
As a belated Christmas present to myself, I'm thinking of buying a nice red lipstick to wear on New Year's Eve, a bright orange-red, ala Chloë up there. Maybe a little fancier than drugstore brand, but nothing too crazy (Sephora here I come!)
Saturday afternoon, post Opening Ceremony sample sale, I was feeling a little bit woozy. I swear every time the (freezing) wind blew I could hear it rustling down the canyons of my empty wallet. So by the time we passed the magazine shop on 14th which I knew carried Apartamento, I had pretty much given up any hope of actually owning the little bugger.
This story has a happy ending only because I happen to have the best bf in the world who didn't even think twice about marching into the store, throwing down some plastic, and plopping the magazine in my cold little hands.
So now, thanks to my favorite dude, we can all be just a little bit more envious of Ms. Sevigny's impeccable taste, not to mention her shoe collection. And do take the time to read the article--it's worth it for the gardening tips alone.
Apartamento is one of those magazines my boyfriend and I are always almost buying, but at the last minute balking at the $20.00 price tag. I mean, I know it's good, but I always have a hard time convincing myself it's that good.
Apparently, however I seem to have overlooked the fact that there is a story in the current issue featuring Chloë Sevigny, possibly in her own apartment right here in New York City? That's not just good...that's muy bueno!!
Nothing could ever top Chloë in Chloé, but Chloë in Miu Miu suuure ain't half bad.
Also, and I understand this will not be an overwhelmingly popular opinion, but I really don't have a beef with this outfit. I actually...kinda like it? It's not like she didn't have a reference point, it was a party for Miu Miu, and hell, at least she didn't choose to accessorize with some big hunk of roadkill.
Mostly, I just like that she isn't afraid to go out on a limb and risk being laughed at when she gets dressed, even for events. That's what makes Chloë Chloë afterall, and why oh why would you want it any other way??
I have no idea if this is true, but I kinda really want it to be.
Oh, and if you don't understand what the big deal about Jason Segel is (hey HEY, the years have not been kind to any of us...), you obviously haven't seen "Freaks and Geeks" (oh hell, just click that either way.) Your loss, Lindsey Weir!!
Suddenly, I feel like I could do with a little bit of leopard print in my life. Not too much, just a splash. It's definitely a pattern that toes the line between class and tack, but when you get it right, it just looks like so much damn fun. Some ideas (click for info):
Artistic representation of the only sensible way to deal with summer in New York City sans air conditioning:
Step 1) gather all your most attractive friends. Step 2) gather and arrange all your most powerful fans. Step 3) lie down on the floor and do not move.
Bags of various frozen vegetables recommended but not required, depending on your budget. (Photo from Italian Elle found here)
Just stopping by to drop off a little Chloë and assure you I'm still alive. I'm actually writing this from the front seat of my car, I was in town this morning anyways and thought I'd check if there were any free wireless signals roaming around.Now I'm off to stock up on jelly beans and swing by the thrift store before I drive back off into the wilderness...I promise some real pictures soon!
Pretty effing adorable little video from Coconut Records aka Jason Schwartzman (or as I like to refer to him, J'man.)
Also, I found out last night that my other dear friend bought me a Super 8 camera for my birthday! I can't wait to start making movies like this of my own. And I still need to show you guys the one I made in class this winter! It just needs a decent soundtrack, is all...
Ok, look you guys, I SWEAR I don't just spend all day obsessively looking for photos of Chloë Sevigny. And I know I've been posting a lot of her lately...and I know she's in my header and all, BUT:
Like, hello?? What the hell am I supposed to do, NOT post these?? As a card carrying member of the Church of White Blazers, Beach Hair and Jean Shorts (we're a pretty minor denomination but boy do we know how to party), I fear that would be downright blasphemous.
I feel like she should be about to break into the "Top That" rap from Teen Witch. Cuz, you know, you can give all that you can, but you will never top that/you can dream until you're blue but you can never TOP THAT!
A few behind the scenes shots from the "Cheap Chic" spread that Chloë did for the current issue of Elle Magazine (see the results, and the massive amounts of facial photoshopping, here and here)
Every warm afternoon that I find myself walking around the East Village, I start to think that maybe today's the day I'll catch a glimpse of her. What would I do if I did? Absolutely nothing, the poor girl deserves to be left the hell alone, especially by psychopaths like me! But it would be a totally stupid, totally silly thrill to add to my list of totally stupid, totally silly thrills that NYC has provided me so far... (Photos found on Chloë's thread over on the Fashion Spot)
