Current State of Affairs

So we haven't posted in a while, and I (Mamie) wanted to update you with some things I'm currently loving.

These are two portraits from Vik Muniz's series "Pictures of Garbage." Last Friday we saw a movie called Waste Land and it was phenomenal. I'm not sure if you know anything about Vik Muniz's work, but he does a lot of portraits using mediums that most artists don't usually use (he carved the Mona Lisa into a peanut butter and jelly sandwich) and this movie is about a series he did in Brazil using garbage. He puts together these portraits and then photographs them. What's so wonderful is the story behind the portraits, and how he got to know the subjects. I don't want to give anything away, but it was such an inspirational movie, I strongly recommend it.

via fashion gone rogue

I want to try out this eye makeup. I've never been one for crazy makeup, but I really want to try metallic eye shadow.

via 500 Photographers

I wish I could make this photograph bigger, because it is just so great. Once, when I was around 10, my parent's best friends left us pink flamingos in our summer house garden to greet us when we got there. At the time I thought it was the funniest thing ever, and whenever I see them I think back to the pink flamingos that looked out of place in our New England garden for an entire summer. This photograph was taken by Peter Granser who is coming out with a book with images from an insane asylum. What an interesting subject...I definitely want to get the book when it comes out (expected late 2011)

Expect more posts soon, this hiatus is over.

A Few of My Favorite Things

Just a few of my favorite things, people, places, and events taken with my favorite cameras.

Carnivals

Light Displays with Cristina, myself, and Nicole

Sublunar

Alex

Casper, the friendly ghost

Alex and Mamie

Van Dyke's, Lincoln Road

Jassenia, myself, and Cristina


Cristina, Jassenia, and Mamie

The Frieze with Nicole, Alex, myself, and Cristina

Police Department Building in NYC

My unfriendly cat

Pika, fluffiest dog

Model Behavior

Farmers' Market, NYC

it's finally here!

WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE OUR ETSY STORE IS FINALLY OPEN! WE KNOW WHAT YOU'RE THINKING: "WELL IT'S ABOUT TIME!" YEAH, WE KNOW IT HAS TAKEN US A WHILE. BUT NOW THAT WE ARE FINALLY OPEN FOR BUSINESS WE COULDN'T BE HAPPIER. SO, WITHOUT FUTHER ADO, HERE IS THE LINK TO OUR ETSY SHOP:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/asquaredplusm

ENJOY!

Military Status

I (Ale) recently bought combat lace-up boots and am completely obsessed with them. Yes, I do realize this military style has been quite prominent for a while but I wasn't quite sure about them before for a couple of reasons:

1. I didn't think they'd match with ANYTHING.
2. I thought they'd be incredibly hot and let's face it, boots in 100 degree Miami weather does not sound very enticing.

Quickly I after I bought the boots, I was able to realize these myths were completely and utterly false. The boots match was absolutely everything. I've worn them with summery floral-print dresses, jean cut-off shorts, and even with skirts. The boots basically create any style you want, whether you're looking for an edgy, "hipster," or even minimalistic look, the boots are there for you!

Usually, I am the #1 advocate against boots in hot/summery weather, but these boots are so versatile. Which brings me to my next point; they are not hot at all and are incredibly comfortable! If you have been hesitant over making this fantastic purchase, I recommend you get over your hunch and buy those boots already! You will never regret it; I can definitely promise you that!

Anja Rubik

love her.

minimalism

I (ALEX) HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT REINVENTING MY LOOK. I WOULDN'T REALLY CALL WHAT I WEAR NOW A "LOOK." I BASICALLY JUST BUY WHAT I LIKE, NOT NECESSARILY THINKING ABOUT HOW THE DIFFERENT PIECES IN MY CLOSET WILL FIT TOGETHER TO CREATE AN OVERALL LOOK. AT FIRST I WAS THINKING ABOUT GOING FOR SOMETHING KIND OF ROCKER-GLAM. BUT IT'S HARD TO FIND A GOOD PAIR OF LEATHER PANTS THAT AREN'T SUPER EXPENSIVE! AND YOU CAN'T HAVE A ROCKER LOOK WITHOUT LEATHER PANTS! SO I'VE DECIDED TO GO FOR A SIMPLER LOOK THAT WONT BREAK MY BUDGET: MINIMALISM. I LIKE MINIMALISM BECAUSE IT'S VERY CLEAN, FRESH, AND ALWAYS LOOKS CHIC WITHOUT TRYING TOO HARD.

I WAS INSPIRED BY THE FALL 2010 RTW COLLECTION BY STELLA McCARTNEY:

(VIA STYLE.COM)

TODAY I WAS BROWSING THROUGH MY FAVORITE WEBSITE, LOOKBOOK.NU (REMEMBER I TOLD YOU IT'S ADDICTIVE) AND I SAW THIS GIRL:

HER NAME IS PATRYCIA REGULSKA AND I'M KIND OF OBSESSED WITH HER STYLE. HERE ARE A COUPLE OF HER OUTFITS:

(VIA LOOKBOOK.NU; SHE ALSO HAS A BLOG: PUCHAT.BLOGSPOT.COM)

I'M DEFINITELY GOING TO TAKE SOME NOTES FROM HER STYLE AND TRY TO INCORPORATE IT INTO MY WARDROBE.

FINALLY (SORRY THIS POST IS SO LONG!) HERE ARE A LIST OF ITEMS I THINK YOU NEED IN YOUR CLOSET WHEN TRYING TO PUT TOGETHER A MINIMALIST LOOK:
1) SLIM, CROPPED AT THE ANKLE BLACK, WHITE AND BEIGE PANTS
2) SKINNY DARK JEANS
2) A COUPLE OF SIMPLE T-SHIRTS (WHITE, BLACK, AND GREY)
4) SOME NICE OVER SIZED SWEATERS
5) A COUPLE OF STATEMENT PIECES THAT STILL MAINTAIN A SIMPLE SHAPE (KIND OF LIKE THE LACE SHIRT PATRYCIA IS WEARING IN THE LAST PHOTO)

OVERALL, I WOULD WEAR SIMPLE SHOES THAT ARE STILL FUN, LIKE STUDDED BOOTIES, AND I WOULD KEEP THE COLOR PALETTE PRETTY BASIC MAYBE ADDING IN A POP OF COLOR EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE.

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE MINIMALISTIC LOOK? WHAT IS YOUR LOOK?

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wisdom teeth

I (Alex) just got my wisdom teeth out yesterday. Thank God I'm not in too much pain (it only hurts a little when I chew or talk) and I'm only a little swollen; that was my biggest fear, looking like a chipmunk. On a side note, I realized the other day that one of my biggest fears is spelling my name wrong when writing in sharpie on a book or something, I mean how embarrassing is that? Anyways, so today I'm missing school and I'm really bored so of course I've spent the morning online window shopping and looking at blogs. Here are a couple of things I'm craving:

A.R. Trapp Maestro Sunglasses ($450.00, J.Crew)


Albertus Swanepoel Fedora ($165.00, J.Crew)


Mangolian Lamb Stole ($98.00, J.Crew)

And a couple of looks I love from lookbook.nu. If you've never been on that website I must warn you its addictive! I've spent the last hour on it and had to force myself to close it.






I love all four of these looks, but I think my favorite is the last one with the green shirt and fur vest, so CHIC! Which look is your favorite?

Well, I have a ton of homework to do since I'm missing school. Better get crackin'.

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