Betty Page

In wake of Betty Page's recent death, I thought a series of photos would be appropriate to reflect on this enigmatic figure.

Nashville Local Designers

There's a great cover story on local designers from the Nashville Scene out right now. It's really very exciting to see how fast the fashion scene has increased in little over a year. It's incredibly inspiring, but a reminder to us is that we must nurture our local fashion scene otherwise one does not exist. If you think hard copies are archaic or can't wait to read the article here's the link

http://www.nashvillescene.com/2008-12-11/news/a-handful-of-designers-are-igniting-nashville-s-underground-fashion-scene/1

latest creation: Studded motorcycle jacket

I can't decide on whether to add more studs or not. I think I'll keep it this way for at least a while. What do you think? more studs or no?

Zahra's Best Albums of 2008

The Kills-Midnight Boom
The Raconteurs-Consolers of the Lonely
Darker My Love-2
Black Angels-Directions to See a Ghost
No Age-Nouns
MGMT-Oracular Spectacular ( I can't help it..)
Lucinda Williams-Little Honey
The Hives-Black and White album
Vivian Girls- Vivian Girls
Strange Boys- Nothing EP

I'm sure the choices of the kills and the hives will be controversial. I think I'm the only one who actually liked those albums (except Arielle). I congratulate them on making albums that actually sound like they're from 2008.

That's all I can remember of this crazy year. I'm sure I'm missing some albums from the list.

Arielle's Favorite Albums of 2008

Exam week has arrived and intense methods of procrastination leave you with this. Some of my favorite albums of 2008. In no particular order because that's too difficult. Enjoy!

Crystal Castles > Crystal Castles

No Age > Nouns

Vivian Girls > Vivian Girls

Lykke Li > Youth Novels

M83 > Saturdays = Youth

MGMT > Oracular Spectacular

Cut Copy > In Ghost Colors

Wavves > WAVVES

Mates of State > Re-Arrange Us

Santogold > Santogold

Hot Chip > Made in The Dark

Paavoharju > Laulu Laakson Kukista

Lil Wayne > Tha Carter III

The Ting Tings > We Started Nothing

Harlem > free drugs ; - )

Sigur Ros > Med sud i eyrum vid spilum endalaust

Gang Gang Dance > Saint Dymphna 

The Kills > Midnight Book

As for the approach of 2009, I'm really looking forward to the release of the new Metric album (listen to a released song here: help I'm alive) and 200 Thousand Million by the Black Lips!

Current Inspiration: Urban Outfitters holiday collection

I've been swooning over the recent holiday edition, urban outfitters' catalogs. I want to prance around in nonfunctional itty-bitty shorts and blazers and pretend its not 30 degrees outside.

Naomi Campbell- Mixte Magazine