i put a spell on you

she said, "hello mister"

If you're going downtown, take me with you.

If you're bored, press play:

so come out of your cave walking on your hands

I finally got around to purchasing the Mumford and Sons album. A few of their songs have been stuck on repeat in my mental jukebox for awhile now, so I figured I'd check the entire album out. The Cave inspired today's post. 

Top and Necklace: Urban Outfitters

Skirt and Shoes: Forever 21

Cardigan: Zara

take this sinking boat and point it home

This week alone I think I've watched the movie Once three times - one of those times being earlier today. It's my second favorite musical. Today's outfit was very much inspired by the female lead character. Her style is very consistent throughout the film: below the knee dresses, thick-knit scarves, and oversized blazers. It was a bit too warm to sport my blazer or a scarf, so I went for an oversized cardigan and a bare neck instead.

It's a great movie and a beautiful story, but it's the music that really sucks you in - specifically the lyrics. Several of the songs incorporate this sort of marriage between hope and despair. Doesn't make much sense, does it? I say 'marriage' because both emotional states are equally present in their songs - the music is the love that brings the two together in one spectrum. Still doesn't make sense, does it? I guess that's the beauty of it all. Very often it's hard to express what it is you really feel because very often you feel two completely opposite things at the same time: like hope and despair. 

It's a definite struggle for the two lead roles. Overall the movie does an excellent job of portraying or articulating something real. There is no happy ending - not your typical mainstream sort at least. It just ends. It's kind of sad...but at least it's honest.

These songs are part of the reason why I've got the movie on repeat:

Dress: Urban Outfitters

Cardigan: Zara

Shoes: Forever 21

Bag: Aldo

mikey i love you

This post/song is for my friend Mikey. He was a soul mate. He was my favorite person, still is. I miss him so much.

I bought Slapstick to remember you, to remember that time...all this effort to remember moments with you and I couldn't remember the most important date. I'm so sorry it slipped by me. I'm so sorry. I miss you terribly. I won't ever get over you:

i wish that i knew what i know now, when i was younger

I didn't find time to photograph my looks during the week so I spent my day off recreating the looks and shooting them. I refer to these looks as my "three days of winter outfits." I wore my trench all three days, it was nice to experience a bit of the winter season. Anyway, I am going to leave you with a great tune by Faces called Ooh La La. It's great so be sure to listen to it:

everything i've learned i've forgotten

This was my work outfit the day before yesterday. I recently purchased the cardigan and was eager to wear it. It's already a closet favorite. Something else that's a favorite: M.Ward. I was listening to him and stumbled upon Eyes on the Prize. The song goes well with some of the photographs. The last one especially is very fitting and a favorite, I'm channeling a toy soldier. A toy soldier that really enjoys listening to M.Ward. His voice is very soothing and the music always paves the way to a deep world where my thoughts roam free. I hope it does the same for you:

Cardigan: Anthropologie
Top: Aeropostale
Pants, Belt: Zara
Flats: Nine West