Williams and Ledger

Somehow, Heath Ledger managed to become someone I greatly admired and cared for. He reminded me of people I love, my first love, and myself. I don't know why this vulnerability came about so strongly, but his death seemed more devastating and more real to me than anything had in some time. I guess the symbolism in his death was the hardest thing for me to cope with. At this point in our world, the loss of something purely good seems to be incredibly tragic and destructive. I have to say that all the annoying bloggy love posts about his death [omg heath i totally loved you RIP im praying for you] seem fake and tacky and I don't want this post to be about his death, I just want it to be about his talent and my respect for the work he has done. This post would be here with or without his death.

His best performance was in Candy. Heartbreaking. You'll just have to see it for yourself to understand (watch the first minute or so to get an idea.) Second is Brokeback Mountain. Like I said, you just have to see for yourself. You'll notice a pattern of subtlety in his acting- that is what his strength is. And of course, -and now nominated- The Dark Knight (I've got to say I found him incredibly sexy as The Joker. What can I say.)

While we are at it. I think Michelle Williams is beautiful and broken and damaged and therefore someone I love. I read a really heartbreaking interview of her and it made me really respect her. You can find the interview here. I can't wait to see Wendy and Lucy.

A few pictures and clips I like


Really cool painting by Vincent Fantauzzo

I thought this was darling. Mainly because of the fact that Michelle Williams looks like a grumpy 12 year old girl in her little ruffled one piece. Oh boy...

I think we all know why this picture is here. Love the Chloé dress.

Heath Ledger On The Ellen Show

Ledger and Williams At the Oscars
(Oh to have Heath Ledger call me his lovely little lady.)

For All Those Everyday Italian Lovers

Some of my favorite recipes from Everyday Italian. Enjoy!

Carbonara
How To Make It

Goat Cheese and Sun Dried Tomato Profiteroles with Herb Oil
How To Make It

Linguine with Shrimp and Lemon Oil
How To Make It

Mascarpone Mini Cupcakes with Strawberry Glaze
How To Make It

Spiced Americano with Cinnamon Whipped Cream
How To Make It

Almost Christmas

2 More Days...

p.s. click on the pic to see her little panties and antlers get a little bigger

Greg Kadel

Greg Kadel is one of my favorite photographers. Take a peek at his site and make sure to look at his films (love Inguna and Anouck.) Here are some of my favorites

Vogue Italia Cover

Theodora Richards

Caroline Trentini

Sean Lennon

Playboy France

Numéro Covers

Daughter Names

I've always loved thinking about what i want to name my children. As of now, I have trillions of girls names. I love the idea of my daughter's having a name that has history and power. I want to name them after women who have made a difference in my life. Here are my top names.

Edith (Edie)
Edie is breathtaking and heartbreaking. She is spontaneous and full of wonder and chaos. She is damaged and wild and lost and it makes everyone fall in love with her.


Lolita

I fell in love with the book and fell in love with Lolita. She is charmingly restless and rebellious. Lolita, with all the scandal put aside, is more powerful than she could ever know.

Candice (Candy)

Candy walks on the wild side. She is an artist. The loveliest artist you'll ever meet.

Eloise

The little girl that I've envied since I was a little girl. She is rawther silly and rawther foolish and yet so chic. Charge it to the room please and thank you.

Decorating Galore

Some things I love and want for my future NYC loft. (FYI- most of my findings are just in the Apartment section of Urban Outfitters!)

Coming And Going Coat Rack


Antoinette Fainting Sofa In Apple Green

Or in this adorable print
(It is about time we get treated like queens...)


Cotton Candy Slipper Chair



Studio 54 Shower Curtain


The [Stylish] Clumsy Girl's Bandages

Pinwheel Patchwork Pillow

Vintage Reversible Sunflower Quilt
(I can't choose which side is more adorable)


Wizard of Oz
and
Alice In Wonderland
Glasses

My Newest Crush

I have been madly in love with Wizard of Oz ever since I was a little girl, parading about in my own little Ruby Slippers. Now, all my little girl fantasies have come back into play...

Manolo Blahnik, Jimmy Choo, Christian Louboutin, Roger Vivier, Oscard de la Renta, Guiseppe Zanotti, Botkier, Diane von Furstenberg, Betsey Johnson, Moshino, Stuart Weitzman, Tuleh, and many many more are redesigning the Ruby Slipper. The sketches have seduced me enough, and I'm already clicking my heels together. All the shoes will be revealed in Manhattan for the 70th anniversary of The Wizard Of Oz. Everyone is talking about it and I've seen it on everyone's blogs, and I'm sure that just like me, everyone's inner little girl is dying to come out and play. Heres a little peek at the just-kill-me-now sketches...