Saturday, May 31, 2014

dandiread: the woman upstairs

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“I'm a good girl. I'm a nice girl. I'm a straight-A, strait-laced, good daughter, good career girl, and I never stole anybody's boyfriend and I never ran out on a girlfriend, and I put up with my parents' shit and brother's shit and I'm not a girl anyhow, I'm over forty fucking years old, and I'm good at my job and I'm great with kids and I held my mother's hand when she died,after four years of holding her hand while she was dying, and I speak to my father every day on the telephone -- every day, mind you, and what kind of weather do you have on your side of the river, because here it's pretty gray and a big muggy too? It was supposed to say "Great Artist" on my tombstone, but if I died right now it would say "Such a good teacher/daughter/friend" instead; and what I really want to shout, and want in big letters on that grave, too, is FUCK YOU ALL.” 

^^ Why I purchased The Woman Upstairs



Read. Absorb. Discuss. 

Friday, May 30, 2014

dandiwatch: Finding Vivian Maier

Finding Vivian Maier, a documentary directed by John Maloof and Charlie Siskel, chronicles the private life of Vivian Maier, an American street photographer born in New York City. Working as a nanny, she led her life with an element of mystery and took over 100,000 photographs -- but revealed none to the public.

Until now.

Stuck by her uncanny ability to capture a raw moment, Maloof sets out to uncover the secret life of Vivian Maier. Compiling old photographs, receipts and other treasures, Maloof pieces together a peculiar story that will no longer be forgotten.







image source: findingvivianmaier.com

Thursday, May 29, 2014

dandiwear: Carolina Herrera

"Elegance isn't solely defined by what you wear. It's how you carry yourself, how you speak, what you read" - Carolina Herrera

How to describe Carolina Herrera's fall 2014 collection: confident elegance. Staying true to her trademark -  playful prints paired with classic tailoring - the pronounced shapes, rich colors and triangle print gave off a retro feel with a "I want to be noticed" modern attitude.



























Image source: Style.com