New Dresses

I want a new dress.

(Ha. I think I say that every week. Always wanting something. Maybe I should take a forced buying hiatus like Joanna.)

Curious as to whether I could pull this look from urban off. I am taller, long legged and in general the stuff from urban seems to creep up on the indecent side of things. Although, given my history this shouldn't bother me right?

I am having a love affair with lumberjack plaid right now. It is so not me.

Diana Szeinblum

I went to see ALASKA last night with my mom. It was a dance by choreographer Diana Szeinblum presented by PICA.

I have a love-love relationship with contemporary dance costumes too. I want to make skirts like the ones the females wore. They moved so freely. Weekend project.

I loved it. If you are not in Portland and have an opportunity to see it I highly recommend you do. If you are in Portland and didn't see it...too bad you missed it.

Bon Iver

Ooooh. I'm such a stalker.

I was searching last night to find out concert dates for Bon Iver one of my new music favorites. I got an advance copy of his album in October and can't stop listening to it. The scheduled release date for "For Emma, Forever Ago" is Feb. 19. To me that means touring time! And, wouldn't you know, I was right!

Holocene (perfect venue), March 24th (perfect date) the only question now is...who to take!

You can download one of my favorites from the album "Skinny Love" here.

Photo a Day

Aly is doing a photo a day. I love the idea but I don't think i could ever stick with it.

Way to commit!

image: unruly things

Conversations...

Jessica: Can I get two Pilsners please.
Bartender Dude: Umm, that's a beer.
Jessica: Yes, I know.
Bartender Dude: What kind? There are many.
Jessica: The kind that comes from the tap in a pint glass. That I have previously ordered.
Bartender Dude: Well they all could come in a pint glass.
Jessica: And from the tap? What? I have never had to explain this before. I just walk up say Pilsner and you pour it.
Bartender Dude: Can I see some ID. This seems like a trick question.
Jessica: Seriously? Umm, Sure.
Bartender Dude: So one Pilsner and two Whiskeys?
Jessica: What? No, two Pilsners.
Bartender Dude: (pours drinks) Anything else?
Jessica: Nope, that is it. Can you put it on my tab? Last name R-I-S-...
Bartender Dude: Do you have a card.
Jessica: You have my card. You started a tab for me already.
Bartender Dude: Last name?
Jessica: Ughhh!

I have been told I come across as being bitchy and I might. But this guy deserved it. My friend said he was flirting but that seems backwards to me.

Grey Diamonds

I'm not one for romanticizing weddings. I never dreamed of my own and am kinda doubtful i will ever actually get married. I most likely will, but it will include a surprise trip somewhere, no family, no friends etc. I don't like big productions.

I do however LOVE this grey diamond ring and if I ever were to fantasize about an engagement ring, this would be it.

I wish...

I was a DJ and a watch person. I would wear old school pink air force ones, faded-grey-skinny-jeans, and t-shirts with little stars on 'em. Maybe I would be into ladies and wear one of these bad boys while I spun spankrock and cadence weapon with a little pretenders and LCD soundsystem thrown in. Slow dances to alphaville and tina turner.

I think I just found my secret life.

Meet Princess Fussy Face

Name: Princess Fussy Face.
Nicknames: fussy, fuss-nuss, faucet face (she drools a lot), fussita
Loves: Bonito Flakes, playing with hair ties, wine corks and her brother Björn, climbing onto the roof, rubbing herself against my shoes and licking my sweaters' armpits. (Gross fuss!)
Hates: The vacuum, her mom, lemons and chopping onions. She cries with me when I cook.

She ate my flowers yesterday. Here is proof. Way to go fuss!

Love Songs

I have gotten a great response to my Love Songs compilation so far. It is a completely random selection including:

Absolutely Cuckoo - Magnetic Fields
Open the Door - Otis Redding
Grovvy Kind of Love - Phil Collins

(See, random.)

I love it and there is room for MORE! So, email me and i'll let you know how to contribute a song and receive your very own compilation!

Dr. Feelgood

I'm not a huge makeup person. I wear light eye shadow, mascara and sometimes a little blush if I am looking really pale. About four year's ago I met Dr. Feelgood and he changed my life. It is a colorless balm that you can wear under makeup or alone and it just smoothes your complexion and matte-ifies your skin. And it smells nice.

I'm out again. I think it is time for a re-order.

xoxo Dr. Feelgood.