A wishlist of sorts...

I can't believe my birthday is in a little over two weeks already! For tradition's sake, here's my list of things that I don't exactly need, but wouldn't refuse as gifts. In no particular order...

A dress form. If there is anything left to own that would legitimize myself as a fashion designer/ seamstress/ sewing enthusiast, it's one of these. I pretty much have everything else.

High Violet by The National on vinyl. Currently loving this album.

Stella McCartney anything. More reasonably, Stella by Stella McCartney perfume. It's my favorite. And I'm all out.

And last, but not certainly least, an iPod Touch WITH camera phone. I've been wanting one of these even before they were in existence.

I'm always willing to accept old cameras, fashion & design books, Criterion Collection films, and pretty much anything vintage!

And because I know it's greater to give than to receive, please do not forget about all the lovely giveaways I'll be featuring throughout the month of October.

The Heads Twogether sweater clip contest is open until Friday, 8th October. You can't win if you don't enter!

Best of the Week Vol.Forty-Nine

1. See Jane Advocate is a great resource for learning ways to bring out social justice in the world. Recently posted is an opportunity to donate clothing to survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation.

2. If you're a sucker for perfume commercials (like I am), you'll enjoy the the making of 'Love, Chloé' fragrance ad directed by Roman Coppola.

3. Consume less. Share more. Save money. SIMPLE.

4. This is pretty amazing. You can now have your cremated ashes pressed into a vinyl record.

5. European IKEA outlets, in an effort to be resourceful, are now selling second hand furniture online. Let's hope they bring this idea stateside!

6. Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably already seen this interactive music video from Arcade Fire. Still, it's pretty cool.

[Image via greenwatermelon on flickr.]

Dior, Mon Amour...

A few recent Christian Dior offerings that have captivated me in one way or another:


The above is just one of the many stunning photos in a Vogue Paris editorial by David Sims. The blouse! That skirt! Those leggings! The stuff that dreams are made of...


Foxy ribbon heels for Dior Couture. Too much? Never!



And lastly, The Lady Noir Affair is a beautiful, Hitchcock inspired short starring Marion Cotillard of La Vie en Rose fame.

Greed—The new faux fragrance!

This concept is so interesting to me...In a series of fabricated campaigns, Francesco Vezzoli is releasing a short film directed by Roman Polanski, starring Natalie Portman & Michelle Williams (love!). The clip features a perfume, Greed, and it pokes fun at the hype around perfume advertising.

The actual short film will be released online at the Gagosian Gallery on February 6th. In the mean time, check out the teaser clip and more info on the project here.

Miss Dior Cherie by Sofia Coppola

Everything about this clip makes my heart smile...