Paul Newman and Carole Lombard

Turner Classic Movies will be showing a selection of films starring Paul Newman all day today. I was deeply saddened by his passing. He was truly an amazing person, not only for his talent, but for his kind heart. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is one of my favorites.

TCM is also honoring Carole Lombard this month. She is a very close second to Audrey Hepburn as my favorite actress of all time. Her beauty, class, style and humor are all qualities I look up to. They are showing her films every Monday, so be sure to watch if you get the chance.

The Magnetic Fields - With Whom to Dance

Moons in June I've given up on that stuff
Arms have charms but I've no hope of falling in love
The rest of life pales in significance

I'm looking for somebody with whom to dance
With whom to dance. With whom to dance.
I'm looking for somebody with whom to dance.

Rings and strings What use have I for these things?
Bells and carousels I'd just be fooling myself.

The rest of life pales in significance
I'm looking for somebody with whom to dance
With whom to dance. With whom to dance.
I'm looking for somebody with whom to dance.

And you You look like heaven
An angel who stepped from a dream
777 times lovelier than anything I've ever seen.

The rest of life pales in significance
I'm looking for somebody with whom to dance
With whom to dance? With whom to dance?
I'm looking for somebody with whom to dance

Psycho

I always seem to focus on the sound the knife makes in the movie. I wonder what they used to create the noise.

I need a big fat raise.

$515

Deliciousssss

So, my uncle manufactures gelatin cups, and has for years. He is now producing vegan gel cups. I've been testing them out for months, and they are finally available for everyone! They are really yummy. The black cherry is my favorite. Whole Foods put them out on shelves today in California, and Trader Joes will have them nation wide next week! If you see them, check them out. They are a nice cool summer treat and low on calories. :)

www.cool-cups.com

My next purchase.

I've seen this DVD at the MJ shops for the longest time, and I don't know why I put off buying it. It's been sitting on my DVR for a few weeks and last night I finally felt like watching it. Stuff like this always stirs something inside me. I end up feeling disappointed in myself for dropping out of fashion school. I used to be a lot more daring, and assured in my clothing choices. Even if they were terrible, at least I was confident in them. Seeing Marc create wonderful things makes me want to be creative again. I want to start sketching again, and maybe play around on the sewing machine and see what I come up with.

You don't have to be obsessed with MJ to see this. It is interesting to see how two different fashion houses are run, even though the same person is behind them. Fashion designers are true workaholics, which is why I was probably not truly up for the job. Anyway, I will be buying this DVD next time I visit the MJ shop, and spend money I don't have on $100 hair accessories. Happiness is a new head band after all.

Reccomended Viewing

I've been on a documentary kick lately. These are the last

Wetback: The Undocumented Documentary
http://www.opencityworks.com/wetback/

I learned a lot watching this. You always hear about Mexicans crossing the US border, and how dangerous is is, but I never thought about people from Central America traveling numerous borders just to get to Mexico, and then crossing into US borders. It's inspiring to see the determination, but also depressing to see the conditions these people live in. The story focuses on two men traveling through Central America and Mexico on their journey here to the US. It also touches on stories of other people, and border patrol issues. I have family members who made that journey, so it is a matter close to my heart. It also makes me feel really lucky to have been born here in the US, and to know my parents were documented and got here safely without having to risk their lives like so many others. I had this recorded on my DVR since April, and just watched it last week. I checked the listings, but it's not playing anytime soon, so just keep an eye out, or get it on netflix or something.

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired
http://www.hbo.com/docs/docuseries/romanpolanski/

I had always heard stories of Roman Polanski, and the trouble he got in years ago, but never knew much about it. This is an inside look at his case, and the people who worked on it. The judge was basically a media whore, and in the end wanted to make an example of Polanski to make himself look good, regardless of the promises he made.

At the Death House Door
http://www.ifc.com/atthedeathhousedoor

This doc is about Pastor Carol Pickett, who worked on Death Row, and comforted prisoners on their last day before getting executed. He would also be there with them at the time of the execution. He tape recorded himself talking about his day after the execution as a sort of therapy. The documentary focuses on one prisoner, Carlos De La Luna, who was executed, and Pickett believed to be innocent. The Chicago Tribune did an investigation, and have evidence to support that he indeed was innocent.

Thank You for Being a Friend necklace

This necklace is the most awesome thing ever. Sadly it is sold out at the moment. You can buy it here if they make more.

When I was a kid, I thought the last line in the theme song said "And the heart attacks would say, thank you for being a friend!" I guess because old people get heart attacks?

03/02/08

Jovovich-Hawk is the next GO designer for Target! The line should be out in stores March 2nd. I am super excited. I am a huge fan of their clothing line but can never partake because I cannot afford it. The dresses I've seen have soft details and are perfectly romantic for spring. I must say that I will not be buying the culottes! Not even if I grew another 7 inches.

Blue Satin

I am so in love with this nail polish. It is actually a lot darker than it looks in the photo and in the tube. When you put it on it is a very very dark navy and has a blue sparkle to it. If you do 2 coats it looks black and will sparkle blue in the sun. I have the prettiest nails!