Gin & Gossip

A Trip to Milan.

2009-07-06T11:22:00.001-04:00

Vogue UK, August 2009
Freja Beha Erichsen (in Fendi) and Sasha Piovovarova (in Cavalli),
Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier

V.

2009-07-04T14:43:00.002-04:00

Who knew Cam was such a badass?

V Magazine #60, Beauty Issue

Source: PopSugar

4th.

2009-07-04T14:16:00.004-04:00

Sorry I've been lacking on posts this week. I just started a new job which has had me working 2pm-midnight every day. But luckily, I have today off...so I can enjoy the fireworks, hot dogs, potato chips, & ice cold beer (or in my case, gin) with the rest of 'em.

Happy 4th of July!

Shirt: Topshop. Shorts: A&F. Brogues: ASOS.
Fedora: Topshop. Sunglasses: Marc Jacobs. Ring: Gem Affair.

Julia.

2009-07-01T13:33:00.002-04:00

Julia Stegner at Berlin Fashion Week S/S 2010

Source: Zimbio

Like Brother, Like Sister.

2009-07-01T01:40:00.000-04:00

Anna Selezneva

"Comme Frère et Soeur"
Vogue Paris, March 2009

Venus in Furs.

2009-07-01T00:25:00.000-04:00

Daria Webowy
V Magazine, #30

Wild Thing.

2009-06-29T21:56:00.000-04:00

"Wild Thing"
Vogue UK, November 2001
Charlotte Gainsbourg, photographed by Mario Testino

Let's Be Friends.

2009-06-29T21:40:00.002-04:00

Source: Trendy Crew

Sweet Child of Mine.

2009-06-27T20:34:00.002-04:00

"I'm not gonna be a slave. I'm a rock n' roller."
-Steven Adler

"Sweet Child of Mine"
Vogue Nippon, August 2009
Abbey Lee Kershaw, photographed by Terry Richardson

Sacha.

2009-06-27T18:50:00.004-04:00

Thanks to Young Damsel, I discovered and subsequently fell in love with Sacha Hilton. The photos he posts are nothing less than awe-inspiring. Check out his blog (here) and you're sure to feel the same way we do.

Bonus: He's obsessed with masks, just like I am.

At Dries van Noten.

2009-06-26T21:48:00.001-04:00

Siiiiiiiiick.

Source: Garance Dore

Glastonbury.

2009-06-26T12:29:00.007-04:00

There's nothing I want more right now than to be at Glastonbury.

Listen to the line-up for today:
Neil Young. Lily Allen. Fleet Foxes. Lady Gaga. Regina Spektor. The Specials. The Ting Tings. Bloc Party. The Maccabees. The Rakes. And like 300 more.

Tomorrow: Bruce Springsteen. Crosby, Stills, and Nash. Franz Ferdinand. Pete Doherty. Metric.

WHY DON'T I LIVE IN ENGLAND??

But of course, just as good as the music (or better) is the fashion.
And I'm sure most of us would agree that no one does festival style better than Kate Moss.
Here are a few of my favorite looks from over the years.

But I can't seem to find my favorite Glastonbury look of all time.
It's the one of Kate in a black fedora, white military vest, & gold shorts.
If anyone knows where I can find it, spill! :)

Dinner and a Movie.

2009-06-25T20:13:00.003-04:00

Jeans: Crafted. Tank: American Eagle. Vest: Oasis. Shoes: Forever 21.
Fedora: Volcom. Clutch: Element. Snake Ring: Elizabeth and James.

Those Summer Nights.

2009-06-25T16:29:00.001-04:00

NEED RED DOCS.
Oh well...I guess my floral-print ones will have to do.

Source: Wildfox

We Love Farrah.

2009-06-25T14:59:00.003-04:00

Pretty Reckless.

2009-06-25T14:14:00.003-04:00

Taylor Momsen performing with her band The Pretty Reckless
at the Henry Fonda Theater in Hollywood on Tuesday night.

Love her look. Want her guitar.

Source: PopSugar

Remember This?

2009-06-24T14:58:00.000-04:00

Vogue Paris, April 2008
Kate Moss, photographed by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin

Bloglovin.

2009-06-23T17:54:00.001-04:00

Like the loser I am, I finally just figured out this whole Bloglovin' thing.
(Yeah, I know...like it's realllll hard.)

Anywhoooo...the link is on the left side of the page.
Follow me and put a smile on my face.

Ditto.

2009-06-23T15:33:00.000-04:00

Source: Face Hunter

Calling All Models.

2009-06-23T14:18:00.003-04:00

V Magazine and Ford Models have announced their V a Model contest.

The selected winner will appear in an issue of V Magazine, as well as receive a modeling contract from Ford. Finalists and winner will be chosen by a group of top fashion insiders, and word has it that Alexander Wang is officially on the panel.

Last year's winner, Amanda Laine, has appeared in W, Bazaar, Numero, Interview, and more. She's walked runways at Vuitton, McQueen, Wang, Lanvin, Marc Jacobs, and Gucci (just to name a few.) And she was even named one of the new faces of Balenciaga.

Ruffian and Roberto Cavalli

Balenciaga and Gucci

Backstage at Marios Schwab and Burberry

Harper's Bazaar, January and February 2009

So if you think you've got what it takes, head on over their site. You have until June 29 to submit online.

Complot.

2009-06-20T15:41:00.000-04:00

Source: Le Fashion

Prettiest Kate in Christendom.

2009-06-20T14:35:00.000-04:00

Source: Le Smoking

Saturday.

2009-06-20T12:55:00.002-04:00

"I want out of the labels. I don't want my whole life crammed into a single word. A story. I want to find something else, unknowable, some place to be that's not on the map. A real adventure. A sphinx. A mystery. A blank. Unknown. Undefined."
-Chuck Palahniuk, Invisible Monsters

Cindy Crawford
Vogue España, July 2009

Source: Fashion Gone Rogue

Glambert.

2009-06-19T17:05:00.007-04:00

I am so disappointed.
My doppelganger, Adam Lambert (aka Glambert...aka The Love of My Life) just released "Want," the first single off his debut album...and I do NOT like it. Apparently, the album is being released sometime this summer and is comprised of songs recorded before he was even on Idol. The single is far too mid-tempo pop for my taste, and I'm really hoping it's not an indicator of how the rest of the album will be. What happened to the studded, leather-clad, guylined rock star I fell in LOVE with??

Source: RollingStone.com

The Fashion Interviewer.

2009-06-19T16:18:00.010-04:00

My friend Katie just started her own blog, The Fashion Interviewer. You can check it out here.
And for her first interview, she decided to talk to me. Thanks, Katie!

Why did you start blogging?
I'm a really creative person in general. When I'm not acting, writing, sketching, or whipping up some disaster in the kitchen, you can usually find me with a shirt in one hand and a pair of scissors in the other. I'm perpetually cutting, dying, studding, or destroying my clothes. What I love so much about fashion is how expressive it is. It's just another way of showcasing your personality. And after addictively reading other fashion blogs for years, I just felt the urge to start my own. (Especially now that I've graduated college and have an incredibly large amount of time on my hands.) My blog's been mostly about the things that inspire me. I haven't done much in the way of cataloguing my own outfit choices, but I might start doing that a bit more.

Do you have a fashion philosophy?
Don't let trends dictate what you wear, just wear what you love. No one looks good wearing a trend that makes them feel uncomfortable, or worse, like someone other than themselves. In the latest issue of Harper's Bazaar, they listed feather detailing as "out." Well, I like feather detailing! And I'm not going to stop wearing it just because a magazine told me not to.

Can you describe your style? What are some of your trademark looks?
I'm pretty ecclectic; I dress based on my mood. But I tend to gravitate towards the rocker look. Lots of leather, lots of accessories, lots of black. A friend once called me "a rock star crossed with a ballerina." That seems pretty accurate. :) Now that it's Summer though, I'm wearing more color, more prints, and substituting creams and browns for my usual black.

Who are your favorite designers and style icons?
Right now I'm obsessed with Balmain, Alexander Wang, Christopher Kane, Gucci, Stella McCartney, Diane von Furstenberg, MKA's The Row and Elizabeth and James, and of course, Chanel. As for icons...I don't ever want to be a carbon copy of someone else. But the people I find particularly inspiring are usually the ones who break the fashion rules: Erin Wasson, Alexa Chung, Dree Hemingway, Chloe Sevigny, The Olsens, The Trainas, Edie Sedgwick, Jane Birkin, Anita Pallenberg, Marianne Faithful. And the list wouldn't be complete without Kate Moss. No matter what she wears, she looks effortless and fun.

Are there any men whose style you admire?
Johnny Depp. Like all the women I admire, he never looks like he's trying too hard. His outfits often look slighty off, but in the best possible way. Heath Ledger had a very similar quality.

What item of your wardrobe do you spend the most on?
Shoes, bags, and sunglasses. You almost always get what you pay for in quality, and nothing's worse than when those things fall apart after a few wears.

How many pairs of shoes do you own? Bags? Sunglasses?
Shoes: Around 40 pairs. I used to have more, but I needed to scale back.
Bags: About 25.
Sunglasses: 15.

What makes your closet special?
I keep things forever. I have pieces from 8 years ago that I just rediscovered and started wearing again. Fashion is cyclical, which is why I have such a hard time getting rid of anything. I also do alot of vintage and thrift store shopping, which of course can lead to amazing, one-of-a-kind finds. And I'm constantly raiding my mom's closet and jewelry chest for unique pieces I couldn't find anywhere else.

What's your dream item right now?
I just discovered this Swarovski crystal-studded leather jacket by Jaded by Knight. (I posted it on my blog.) I'm in serious lust-mode. But it's $3,700...so that won't be happening anytime soon.

Do you wear perfume?
Everyday. Right now I'm wearing Prada's Infusion d'Iris. It's light and slightly earthy. Perfect for summer.

What are your top picks for Summer?
Floral dresses. Slouchy trousers or jeans stolen from the brother or boyfriend. Slouchy blazers. (I'm sensing a trend here.) Wispy tanks. Distressed denim shorts. Straw fedoras. Brightly colored heels. Low boots. Bohemian jewelry.

Now a little about YOU...

How old are you?
22.

Do you have a job?
I'm an actress...but since all actors need a "real" job in order to survive, I have that too. I just got hired at an accessories store, and if all goes according to plan, I'll also be working as an assistant promoter for a radio station.

Besides fashion, what are your interests?
Acting and traveling are really my biggest passions.

Name 5 things you can't live without.
Friends. Coffee. Wine. Dark chocolate. Leather.

What kind of music do you listen to?
I have a really broad taste in music. I like pretty much everything except country. However, my favorite genres are indie/folk and classic rock.

What's your favorite movie? Book? TV Show?
Movie: There's so many I love, but Almost Famous has to be my favorite.
Book: The Great Gatsby (I think I've read it about 18 times)...followed closely by Franny and Zooey.
TV Show: Sex and the City will always be a favorite. But right now, I'm addicted to Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D List and old episodes of Laguna Beach (I know...for shame!) I'll also watch ANYTHING on the Food Network.

If you could be anyone from the past, who would you be?
Zelda Fitzgerald or Edie Segwick...minus the mental breakdowns.

Jaded by Knight.

2009-06-18T16:40:00.001-04:00

NEED this jacket. But at over $3700,
something tells me it's slightly out of my price range.

Jaded by Knight

Animal.

2009-06-18T15:09:00.003-04:00

"The truth is I love being alive. And I love feeling free. So if I can't have those things then I feel like a caged animal, and I'd rather not be in a cage. I'd rather be dead."
-Angelina Jolie

Source: Cobra Snake

Filthy Youth.

2009-06-18T13:54:00.001-04:00

Source: RU_Glamour

It's Not Easy Being Green (But it Sure is Cute.)

2009-06-17T18:09:00.003-04:00

Source: Citizen Couture

Interview #2.

2009-06-17T15:51:00.002-04:00

Blazer: Elizabeth and James. Tank: Hanes. Jeans: 7 for All Mankind. Shoes: Vince Camuto.
Bag: Betsy Johnson. Ring: Topshop. Necklace: Mom's. Belt: Dorothy Perkins. Watch: Guess.

Outlaw Country.

2009-06-15T13:48:00.004-04:00

"If you ain't a cowboy, you ain't shit."

Elle, February 2009

Source: RU_Glamour

Dream On.

2009-06-15T13:28:00.003-04:00

Cover, May 2009
Masha Novoselova, photographed by Hasse Nielsen

Source: Fashion Gone Rogue

Just a Minute...in June.

2009-06-15T12:47:00.004-04:00

Lots of bloggers have been jumping on the "Just a Minute" train...

and I didn't want miss out on the fun.

*****

Reading...the play Love Letters, by AR Gurney. I've read it about 7 times now, and I seem to revisit it every summer. It's beautiful, and heart-wrenching, and restores my faith in relationships (friendship and otherwise.)
Watching...Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D List and old episodes of Laguna Beach. It's summertime...I'm allowed to watch shitty TV. (And you know you love it, too!)
Listening to...lotssss of classic rock. Mainly The Stones, Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, Creedence Clearwater, The Doors, and The Who.
Eating...fresh berries, yogurt, cheese, and gelato.
Drinking...chardonnay outside in the sunshine.
Loving...living on the water, bike rides, bleach denim shirts, & Mariella Mosthof.
Wanting...the job I'm interviewing for tomorrow. Fingers crossed!

Happy Monday.

2009-06-15T11:44:00.007-04:00

Who doesn't love receiving surprise packages??

A box from Bloomingdale's was just delivered on my doorstep, and inside I found this Badgley Mischka belt:

And these Hudson skinnies:

From far away, they almost look like leather...but they're really black jean with a metallic finish and a gold sheen. I'm in LURVEEEEE.

La madre finally broke down and bought these Jimmy Choo Roka shades, which she's been lusting after for months. We'll see how long it takes before I've stealthily taken off with them.

Whimsy.

2009-06-13T12:21:00.005-04:00

On the agenda for the day:

Beach, bike ride, flea market, Fitzgerald, strawberries, & chardonnay.

It's officially summertime, kids.

Source: Nylon Juvenile on DeviantArt

Shoe Porn.

2009-06-11T12:33:00.004-04:00

"A pair of shoes can change your life. Just ask Cinderella."
-Anonymous

Christian Louboutin for Rodarte, Nicholas Kirkwood for Belstaff, Givenchy

Source: Jak & Jil

Stella McCartney: Spring 2010.

2009-06-11T11:14:00.001-04:00

Source: Fashionologie

Interview.

2009-06-10T20:27:00.000-04:00

Dress: Topshop. Blazer: Topshop. Brogues: J. Maskrey.
Bag: Chloe. Sunglasses: Dior. Belt: Furla. Bangle: Chanel.

Here's hoping I got the job!

Feline.

2009-06-09T16:07:00.004-04:00

"Man wishes woman to be peaceable,
but in fact she is essentially warlike, like a cat."
-Nietzsche

Devon Aoki in Vogue Nippon, June 2009

Source: Fashion Gone Rogue

Plaid Shirts in Brooklyn.

2009-06-09T12:39:00.002-04:00

These photos are from months ago, but I just got the sudden urge to post them.

Peaches Geldof & friends, Bunny & Lily, at their home in Brooklyn.
Peaches & I have the same dress.

Source: The Selby

Zack Attack is Back.

2009-06-09T12:09:00.000-04:00

Did I have a Zack Morris poster hanging on my bedroom wall when I was 7??
Yes. Yes I did.

Alexa, Alexa.

2009-06-06T20:27:00.002-04:00

Source: TFS

Alexander Wang.

2009-06-06T15:01:00.002-04:00

Oscar de la Renta.

2009-06-06T13:05:00.006-04:00

My favorites from the Resort 2010 collection.

The Good Life.

2009-06-05T14:19:00.005-04:00

"Let us toast to animal pleasures, to escapism, to rain on the roof and instant coffee, to unemployment insurance and library cards, to absinthe and good-hearted landlords, to music and warm bodies and contraceptives...and to the good life, whatever it is and wherever it happens to be."

-Hunter S. Thompson

Sources: Wildfox, Teen Vogue, Le Love, Le Fashion, Fffound, Newborn Hippy

All That's Worth Anything.

2009-06-04T21:04:00.007-04:00

Source: Senseless Acts of Beauty

Roadhouse Blues.

2009-06-04T14:18:00.004-04:00

I've really been into pairing different colored denims lately.

Denim Shirt: Topshop. Shorts: Topshop. Shoes: BCBG. Bag: Pepe.
Belt: Linea Pelle. Necklace: Gucci. Watch: Bell & Ross.

Ticket to Ride.

2009-06-04T12:53:00.009-04:00

I apologize for the lack of posts over the last couple days. Things have been pretty crazy here. Between the job search, catching up with family I haven't seen in months, and restaurant-hopping with my mom (nothing beats eating well on someone else's credit card!), I've been a busy little bee.

And speaking of my mother...
My mom has amazing taste in clothes. She has racks and racks of to-die-for pieces, which I would no doubt be stealing if we wore the same size. (Thank God for accessories, right?) Where my mom's sartorial sense slightly weakens is in the actual putting together of outfits. She gets it right most of the time, but often she's just missing that one extra little detail that takes an ensemble from fierce to flawless. (Oh my God...I am so sorry for that. I just had a Christian Siriano moment.) Anyways, my mom asked me to reorgranize her closet and put together about 50 outfits that she can just grab, throw on, and walk out the door...minus all the "heavy lifting." And to add even more to this already marvelous assignment, she's actually PAYING me to do this!

Feast your eyes on this editorial. I'm salivating. This is my idea of the perfect summer. Now where do I get the bike and the boy??

Vogue UK, July 2009
Angela Lindvall, photographed by David Mushegain

On the Hunt.

2009-05-31T22:37:00.002-04:00

Few things are as stressful as the hunt for a new job. Especially when you've recently graduated and are in more desperate need than ever before. Fortunately, I have a few leads that I am really excited about, so keep your fingers crossed.

Thankfully, I've been able to take a few breaks from my search to gorge on greasy burgers with the "twin," drink chardonnay alfresco at sunset....and of course, do a little vintage shopping. I may or may not have bought a tiny black romper that I plan to accessorize with an oversized white sun hat, ridiculously enormous shades, and the ever ubiquitous cocktail. Just the right amount of obnoxiousness. :)

Source: Flickr

Here Comes the Sun.

2009-05-29T13:31:00.004-04:00

Denim Corset: Charlotte Russe. Shorts: Dorothy Perkins. Booties: H&M.
Bag: Marc Jacobs. Sunglasses: Dior. Belt & Bangles: Selfridges.

She Belongs to the Night.

2009-05-28T12:39:00.007-04:00

Chloe Sevigny
Elle, June 09

Fear and Loathing.

2009-05-27T14:38:00.007-04:00

"I wouldn't recommend sex, drugs, or insanity for everyone,
but they've always worked for me."
-Hunter S. Thompson

Source: TFS, via Le Smoking

Evil Twin.

2009-05-26T13:43:00.005-04:00

"If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun."
-Katharine Hepburn

Source: 10th Muse

Brown-Eyed Girl.

2009-05-26T11:48:00.006-04:00

Tee: Elizabeth and James. Jeans: Cheap Monday. Shoes: Pour la Victoire. Bag: Miu Miu.
Headband: Susan Daniels. Ring: Elizabeth and James. Bangles: Iosselliani. Belt: Fossil.

The Game.

2009-05-25T18:38:00.009-04:00

"Fashion is the attempt to realize art in living forms and social intercourse."
-Sir Francis Bacon

"Le Jeu"
Vogue Paris, September 2006

Source: Fashion Gone Rogue

Dirty.

2009-05-25T17:38:00.001-04:00

Let's Have a Picnic.

2009-05-25T13:17:00.004-04:00

Happy Memorial Day!

Dress: Rebecca Taylor. Boots: Humor. Bag: Zagliani.
Sunglasses: Ray Ban. Necklace: Anaconda. Belt: Topshop. Cuff: Erickson Beamon.

Vogue Paris, June/July 09

2009-05-24T14:35:00.008-04:00

"I don't do fashion, I am fashion."
-Coco Chanel

Obsessed.

2009-05-24T12:38:00.004-04:00

LITTER.
Jewelry for shoes, head, and body.
www.littersf.com

Dance Little Sister.

2009-05-23T12:26:00.008-04:00

"You don't find a style...a style finds you."
-Keith Richards

Pictures from over a month ago. Had just gotten new headshots taken that day, and I have only now come to terms with the fact that my hair has never and WILL never look that good again.

Dress: Forever 21. Boots: Harley Davidson. Belt: Mom's. Jewelry: Marc Jacobs, H&M.
Gin: Obligatory.

Sweets.

2009-05-23T10:57:00.004-04:00

Another really old video, but I'm obsessed. Looks like it came straight out of Lula Magazine, no?

M Craft, Sweets

Dress-Up.

2009-05-22T23:43:00.006-04:00

Video is over a year & a half old, but I've never forgotten it.

Leave It to Karl.

2009-05-22T13:03:00.004-04:00

Source: Wildfox

I Think I Just Died.

2009-05-22T11:38:00.008-04:00

"Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say,
and not giving a damn."

-Gore Vidal

D Squared, Fall 2009 RTW

Sunshine of Your Love.

2009-05-21T16:45:00.005-04:00

Blazer: Elizabeth and James. Tank: La Garconne. Short: Sass and Bide.
Shoes: Dollhouse. Bag: Nine West. Fedora: Forever 21. Necklace: YSL.

To Brandon Stoeser.

2009-05-21T13:15:00.003-04:00

To the loud, irrational, creative, intelligent, free-spirited, open-minded person who I call
my best friend, my muse, my partner in crime, my SOULMATE.

Nothing makes more sense than US.

Source: We Heart It

High Summer.

2009-05-21T11:52:00.010-04:00

Kate Moss's Summer Topshop collection hit stores and the web today. Some of it is just so-so, but a few pieces are truly lust-worthy. My faves are the ones clearly inspired by her world travels...with rich textures and heavy embellishments that provide the exotic, bohemian, Indian-Summer feel I'm definitely going to be channeling in the upcoming months.

My Picks:

Studded Waistcoat

Tie-Dye Blouse

All-Over Sequin Cardigan and Animal Vest

Leopard Halter Dress

Zebra Bandeau Dress

Macrame Waistcoat and Fringe Halterneck Vest

All I Want is Everything.

2009-05-20T22:50:00.003-04:00

Things I'm craving right now:

1. Fringed sandals.

Jessica Simpson and Sam Edelman

2. A peacock feather tattoo.

3. A guitar (and the ability to play it.)

Martin Vintage Series: 000-28EC Sunburst

4. A motorcycle.

Harley Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy

5. Lazy summer afternoons...and wine-soaked summer nights.

Source: Knight Cat

Sympathy for the Devil.

2009-05-20T19:47:00.004-04:00

"Reality doesn't impress me. I only believe in intoxication, in ecstasy...& when ordinary life shackles me, I escape, one way or another. No more walls."

-Anais Nin

Dress: Forever 21. Belt: Mom's. Fedora: Street Vendor in Camden (London).
Jewelry: Marc Jacobs, H&M, & Vintage. Shoes (unseen): Anne Klein.

Mankind is No Island.

2009-05-20T12:21:00.003-04:00

Source: YouAreSexy

Wild Horses.

2009-05-19T23:12:00.006-04:00

"These days, a girl can put on her sparkly dress to go dancing at a fancy party. Then she might hop off to a neighborhood bar in it, then sleep in it. And then she could wake up in the morning, put a hoodie on over it, & go get coffee."
-Alexander Wang

Source: Le Smoking

Proust Questionnaire.

2009-05-19T18:07:00.003-04:00

I love the Proust Questionnaire. And frankly, it's one of the best parts of Vanity Fair.

***

What is your current state of mind?
Quirky and creative.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Being surrounded by people I love, in a place I love.

What is your greatest fear?
Failure. Not doing something extraordinary with my life.

What is your most marked characteristic?
Personality: I'm "The Sassy One."
Appearance: Lots of accessories. Lots of black.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
Laziness.

What is the trait you most deplore in others?
Ignorance and hypocrisy.

What is your greatest extravagance?
Shopping. Eating out. Wine and gin.

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?
Reason. What fun is life if it's always lived sensibly?

On what occasion do you lie?
When sparing someone's feelings is more important than the truth.

What do you most dislike about your appearance?
How small my lips are.

What is the quality you most like in a man?
Sense of humor, confidence, and spontaneity.

What is the quality you most like in a woman?
Sense of humor, confidence, and spontaneity.

What do you most value in your friends?
Loyalty, creativity, and the ability to laugh at themselves.

Which talent would you most like to have?
Musical ability. I would love to to be able to sing really well, as well as play the guitar and piano.

Where would you most like to live?
Right now, I'd give anything to be back in New York.
But actually I don't like to stay in one place for too long.

Who are your favorite prose writers?

Fitzgerald, Salinger, Kerouac, & T Williams.

Who are your favorite poets?

Shakespeare, Cummings, Bukowski, Whitman, and Neruda.

Who are your favorite heros of fiction?

Holden Caulfied, Rick Blaine, and Hamlet.

Who are your favorite heroines of fiction?

Penny Lane, Daisy Buchanan, Holly Golightly, and Franny Glass.

Who are your heroes in real life?
Anyone who lives ferociously with passion, obsession, and enthusiasm.

And of course, my mom and dad.

Which historical figure do you most identify with?
Zelda Fitzgerald and Edie Sedgwick.

If you were to die and come back as a person or a thing, what would it be?
I'd probably come back as one of the Kate's: Moss or Winslet.
Or a peacock.

What is your most treasured possession?
A gold and ruby ring that my grandma bought in the 30s.

What or who is the greatest love of your life?
In the end, I think all we have is family.
And the true loves of my life are the friends that turn into family.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?
I'd like to think my greatest achievement is yet to come.

When and where were you happiest?
I think this last year may have been the happiest time of my life.
Seattle for the Summer, London for the Fall, New York in the Spring.
Surrounded by people I love, in places I love, doing what I love.

What is it that you most dislike?
Being told how to live my life.

How would you like to die?
With no regrets.

What is your motto?
Make & break the rules for your own life.

Gin & Gossip.

2009-05-19T16:16:00.000-04:00

Decided to figure out what this whole blogosphere thing is about.
Welcome to GIN & GOSSIP.