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FOSTER THE PEOPLE - HELENA BEAT

{TREND} RACERBACK DRESS

I've been admiring the racerback look on dresses; simple with a hint of sexy.

The art of losing isn't hard to master;
so many things seem filled with the intent
to be lost that their loss is no disaster,

Lose something every day. Accept the fluster
of lost door keys, the hour badly spent.
The art of losing isn't hard to master.

Then practice losing farther, losing faster:
places, and names, and where it was you meant
to travel. None of these will bring disaster.

I lost my mother's watch. And look! my last, or
next-to-last, of three beloved houses went.
The art of losing isn't hard to master.

I lost two cities, lovely ones. And, vaster,
some realms I owned, two rivers, a continent.
I miss them, but it wasn't a disaster.

-- Even losing you (the joking voice, a gesture
I love) I shan't have lied. It's evident
the art of losing's not too hard to master
though it may look like (Write it!) a disaster.

-Elizabeth Bishop

OH NA NA

Get it girl.

JACKSON POLLOCK ON A WEDGE BOOTIE

Jeffrey Campbell "Tick Paint" Bootie

SHOP

VITAMINS

Here are some of my favorite dubstep remixes for your enjoyment :) Some old, some new.

ELLIE GOULDING - STARRY EYED (JAKWOB REMIX)

ELLIE GOULDING - LIGHTS (BASSNECTAR REMIX)

NATALIA KILLS - WONDERLAND (PEACETREATY DUBSTEP REMIX)

N.A.S.A. (Feat. Kanye West, Santigold & Lykke Li) - Gifted (Masuka Remix)

CHROMEO - NIGHT BY NIGHT (SKREAM REMIX)

FLUX PAVILION - I CAN'T STOP

SKY FERREIRA - ONE (BAR9 REMIX)

ELLIE GOULDING - UNDER THE SHEETS (JAKWOB REMIX)

MASSIVE ATTACK - PARADISE CIRCUS (ZED'S DEAD REMIX)

BLUE FOUNDATION - EYES ON FIRE (ZED'S DEAD REMIX)

ERIC TURNER - STEREO SUN (SAKO REMIX)

TEMPER TRAP - LOVE LOST (ADVENTURE CLUB REMIX)

CHASE & STATUS - TIME (H³²º REMIX)

For about a year or so, Magnetic Man (Skream, Benga, and Artwork) has been one of my favorite groups out there right now. Take a listen!

MAGNETIC MAN - I NEED AIR

MAGNETIC MAN - CROSSOVER (FEAT. KATY B)

MAGNETIC MAN - KARMA CRAZY

KATY B - KATY ON A MISSION (PROD. BY BENGA)

BON IVER - NEW ALBUM

Yeeee! More homework/grind/chill music to listen to for this fall. Here's a sneak peak of a song and the cover art off of Bon Iver's upcoming sophomore album.

RELEASE DATE : June 21st via Jagjaguwar

"And I hope she'll be a fool - that's the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool."

THE GREAT GATSBY, F. SCOTT FITZGERALD

[STREET CHIC] MOLLIE KING IN LONDON, APRIL 15TH

WEARING: REISS BLEEKER STRUCTURED BAG & ALDO ALAPAI WEDGES IN COGNAC

ALL THE MODELS TO THE FLOOR RIGHT NOW

REBECCA TAYLOR SS 2011 RTW - Just some summer inspiration from NYFW back in September.

Soft floral and polka dot printed silk blouses and dresses, high waisted denim flares with diagonal zip pockets, pleated chiffon skirts that dropped to the feet, and a touch of python that gave the collection a bite. Even a few cotton crews and buttoned down henley's snuck in.

Lots of summer trends all rolled into one dazzling collection.

SATISFYING MY SWEET TOOTH

Here in Michigan, it's very hard to find a place that makes decent French Macarons. So as I was in the Royal Oak/Ferndale area earlier today, I couldn't help but make a pit stop at PINWHEEL BAKERY :) I didn't have my camera with me until I got home, so I had to result to taking a single photo before they were all gone.

Today's selection consisted of raspberry, strawberry, vanilla, pistachio, dulce de leche, and chocolate.

photo credit: me, myself, and I

Now the key to a good Macaron is this:

+ the cookie should have an eggshell-like crust on the top, and a moist/chewy consistency underneath (almost like a meringue).

++ it must have a "foot" (the crackly ringlet that surrounds the bottom of the cookie).

+++ the filling should be light and have a decadent flavor to it.

Pinwheel does a great job making these babies. If you are from around here and a Macaron addict like myself, I suggest you take a trip to Ferndale! And a special thanks to TOO FANCY FOR PAPER for filling me in on this place. *Cough* Click the link to see her blog *Cough*. It's just about as fab as that scene from Funny Face... you know, when Jo dances in that smokey jazz bar in a pair of loafers? Makes me smile every time.

FOR ALL THE MEN CURRENTLY FORMING A LINE OUTSIDE MY DOOR [SARCASM]: I hate red roses but these are exquisite.

[iLove]

Ah, Blake Lively in a seed-bead embroidered strapless dress from Marchesa Resort 2011. Superb. Her style just seems so effortless.

And I thought I had a large book collection...
Inside Karl Lagerfeld's studio in Paris.

YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE, MY ONLY SUNSHINE

Chanel Summer 2011 Les Fleurs D'été de Chanel includes three new shades of the Le Vernis Nail Colour collection: Beige Pétale, Mimosa, and Morning Rose.

I am a l l o v e r that Mimosa color. Well worth $25 each. SHOP!

OSCAR DE LA RENTA SPRING 2004 COLLAGE

photo credit

FRESHEN UP A BIT

Guacamole is one of my favorite things to make for a snack because it's tastes fresh and is delicious. It's the perfect summer treat and is so easy to make! I found this recipe on KATE SPADE'S website and after trying it out, I must say that it beats my original recipe. The thing is, my recipe requires more household items so it would save you from a trip to the grocery store. Instead of tomatillos and jalapeño, I usually just use red tomatoes and tabasco sauce to give it that kick. Either way, the results turn out great! Enjoy!

ingredients:

3 avocados, peeled, pitted and mashed
3 tomatillos, husked and chopped (to make about 1 cup)
1 red onion, finely chopped
juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
salt and pepper to taste

directions:

1. mix all ingredients in a medium bowl
2. cover, and refrigerate for fifteen minutes before serving

BLUE FOUNDATION - EYES ON FIRE

I don't care if this is older, depressing, and from the Twilight Soundtrack. I just like this song (and the Zed's Dead remix).

INFECTIOUS SMILES

"And in the end, the love you take

is equal to the love you make."