Just a Kiss

The Metro St James Cafe 
"is a classic, relaxed bistro combining the best of Parisian and New York café culture with Sydney’s natural beauty and urban chic.

Housed in a heritage-listed sandstone building behind St James Station in leafy Hyde Park, the MSJ’s restrained and quasi-industrial style pays homage to the building’s history and makes the most of its unique location."

And here's the best part!

For the month of June between the hours of 9-11am, you can pay for you coffee with....

A KISS!

That's right: This small cafe in Sydney is "bringing romance back" by 

offering an alternative to paying with cash.  Show them a kiss with your loved one and

you will get your coffee free of charge!!  Definitely drop by if you have a chance!!!

http://metrostjames.com.au/

Let your imagination run free!

"I asked a six year old what my movie should be about, and this is what he told me." 

Bianca Giaever

An adorable and very well made video portraying a kid's idea of what a movies should be.

Bianca captures every "um" and "oh" in the most creative fashion.

She truly brings the story to life -- I wish I could be the kid narrating!

This extremely fun video emphasizes the pureness of a child's' imagination. 

Revenge is a dish best served cold.

Well I just posted some of Tyler Shield's work recently in a blogpost but upon further research I found out that he photographed one of my favorite show's cast members!  I present the official cast of Revenge Season 2.  (Also if you have never seen the show and have time this summer, it's a must-watch -- unfortunately it is also addictive...)

These photos are bold, artistic, classy and (best of all) simple.

Check out the rest of his work at his website (conveniently named on every single photo...)

http://www.tylershields.com

Ghibli strikes again.

Watched The Great Gatsby recently and was fortunate enough to watch the trailer for Studio Ghibli's two new films -- coming this summer/fall!!  

Anime-film making sensations Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata have each created a brand new film for me to watch, fall in love with and proceed to quote, think about and love for the rest of my life.  

Miyazaki's new film "風の立ちぬ" will premiere on July 20th 2013 in Japan.  Kaze no tachinu is a film based on his manga series about the life of Jiro Horikoshi, the designer of the Zero Fighter airplane.

Other classic films by Miyazaki include: My Neighbor Totoro (1988), Princess Mononoke (1997), and Spirited Away (2001).

http://www.kazetachinu.jp/

Takahata's new film "かぐや姫の物語" is a film adaptation of the classic Japanese folktale of the bamboo cutter and the princess he finds in a bamboo stalk who is the princess of "the capital of the moon".  This film will premiere in Japan in the fall 2013.

Other classic films by Takahata include: Grave of the Fireflies (1988), Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind (1984), and Pom Poko (1994).

http://www.kaguyahime-monogatari.jp/

Pork Chops and Karate Chops

"To this day, I hate pork chops."  

A STUNNING anti-bullying campaign video by Shane Koyczan.

Not only are the lyrics phenomenal, but the performance is also riveting and effective.

The video animation quality is superb as well, just adding to the strong story-line of the spoken-word piece.  I firmly believe that this video should receive more recognition and be played publicly throughout schools.  

As a graduate and survivor of K-12 at an private all-girls Catholic school I have had my share of being bullied and (regretfully) bullying.  The impact it can have on your existence is life-long whether positive or negative.  This video tells a story that many can relate to. 

Truly beautiful in a heart aching sort of way.

To This Day Project

Find anti-bullying resources at http://www.bullying.org

WE ARE HANDSOME Part 2

It's summer again and we are back for more!
You all remember the post about these haute suits back in April 2012?
Well it's summer again and these photos are too gorgeous to be kept in my archives.






And too gorgeous not to buy...
YES MA'AM I HAVE PURCHASED TWO We Are Handsome suits!  
The "Calypso Deep V Onepiece"(above) and "The Stalker"(right) string bikini.                        
 Love them.

The Great Gatsby

Finally was able to watch this marvelous film.
That's right -- I LOVED IT.

I was super skeptical since I absolutely hated the Romeo + Juliet (1996) film and I was dreading that this classic book would also be ruined with the touch of the modern devil's trident.

Fortunately the film was completed with superb taste, class and just enough flair.

The way the eye was drawn in through the movement of the camera (Moulin Rouge! anyone?) and the sparkle and glitz of it all WITHOUT losing the classiness of the story.

And the music.
Same idea but backwards.  Taking modern songs and twisting them to fit the 1920s flappers era.
Bought the Deluxe Edition as soon as I got home.

I am just so so happy!
I must say though, I don't know if I will like
watching it on my computer screen.. I think the
large theater allowed the film to come alive and
I don't know if that can translate on a smaller screen.

But I must say, Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan were phenomenal along with Elizabeth Debicki (who is she!?), Isla Fisher (small role but lasting impression), Tobey Maguire (will always be spiderman to me...), and Joel Edgerton.

Flying Fingers

The Song of the Golden Dragon

I have spent quite some time researching this mystery guitarist 

and finally came across his "mini-bio" on his website.  

Estas Tonne is a charismatic modern day Troubadour spreading an inspirational message of the new consciousness and paradigm while playing all over the world, delighting audiences from Americas to India, from the Middle East to Europe. He is known for his unique and remarkable guitar style by touching listeners deeply, especially those who witness the intensity of his music live in concert.  

Unfortunately I still have no idea who he is, where he came from, or where he is now.

I know that he travels a lot, is spiritual, and his music is free on his website.

Most of his videos are him on the streets of God-only-knows-where.

I need to meet him.

http://estastonne.bandcamp.com/

Paint Yourselves

I found these amazing photos a while back.

Unbelievably sharp and brilliant colors bring life to these model's eyes.

These vibrant photos make you want to live life to the fullest.

Enjoy a brief view of Tyler Shields'

"Chromatic" series

"Imagination is the idea of excellence art is the act of creating it!"

http://www.tylershields.com/