tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193987894086081932024-03-05T05:57:48.019-08:00bonanza!Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13915655430670256072noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519398789408608193.post-89514335573099709712012-09-17T11:32:00.000-07:002012-09-17T21:43:42.318-07:00Isaac in the Big Easy<br />
Yes, I was crazy enough to want to arrive in New Orleans the day before Hurricane Isaac hit - I had the tickets booked for weeks and had a friend to visit so I thought, hell, why not. It was my first stop before heading home after Santa Fe and I didn't want to miss it. Unfortunately I didn't get to breathe in the true life and energy that the city is famous for, but I got to see another side of it that most tourists probably never get to see. You're probably like "yeah, the inside of a local's living room with rain pounding on the windows", which is true, but there was so much more! The hustle of people boarding up their windows, the sense of community that formed around those that decided to stay, and the positive attitude that most people sustained in order to make the best of a bad situation. Only a day after it was over the bars and restaurants were opening their doors, sticking candles on the tables and taking advantage of bags of ice and BBQ grills on the streets. That would never fly in New York. I managed to get downtown a couple times, and what I did see I liked. It's like a piece of Europe chipped off, got lodged in Louisiana, then was spiced up by the subtropical southern Americans living down there. Big Easy, yes please...y?!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">the night before the storm</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">my lovely host Kirche (and Molly!)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">my first beignets!</span> </div>
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<br />Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13915655430670256072noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519398789408608193.post-48608764594977974932012-09-17T09:49:00.002-07:002012-09-17T11:40:04.395-07:00The Land of Enchantment<br />
The Land of Enchantment is absolutely an appropriate nickname for Santa Fe, New Mexico: sprawling mountains every way you turn, huge, beautiful, colorful skies, and clear, crisp air that takes your breath away (quite literally, actually, the high altitude makes it really hard to breath and you unfortunately feel like a floundering asthmatic). I had a brief stint in Santa Fe last summer (there's another post about it somewhere around here...) and fell in love, so living there for a whole summer was absolutely incredible. Granted, I spent a majority of my time working in the costume department at the Santa Fe Opera -- another story in itself as I practically lived there, but I can easily make the claim that it's the most beautiful place I've ever worked (check out their website <a href="http://www.santafeopera.org/" target="_blank">here</a>). This didn't stop me though! With the built up adrenaline and creative operatic juices flowing I managed to get out and see what else Santa Fe and the surrounding area has to offer... let me tell you, I still can't get enough. The food is great, the art is plenty, and the people are at that perfectly eccentric level of bizarre. So enjoy - and you probably should be looking at this with a margarita in your hand.<br />
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<br />Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13915655430670256072noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519398789408608193.post-35362400303318011632012-09-17T08:27:00.000-07:002012-09-17T08:28:49.066-07:00In Between Days<br />
I was back in NYC for a total of 4 months before I shipped off again to my next location, but I managed to get a lot of shots of the city. I tried to keep the tourist mentality when I got back because I really believe that that's what gets a person good photos - when you keep your eyes open to all of the new possibilities. This was the result, and I think it was fairly good... if anything it gave me an excuse to wander around my own city on my down time when I wasn't working on my show (which went wonderfully!). It seems like forever ago now, as always my posts somehow seem to fall to the wayside when I have other things going on, but it's not like the city's gone anywhere... ;)<br />
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Edinburgh, Scotland. Cold? Yes. Old? Yes? Boring? No way. Edinburgh surprised me... it's a city that is SO absolutely rich in culture and tradition, yet still makes room for new art (lots of it), design, fashion, food, etcetera within that. It's mysterious, the main cobbled roads are all connected with secret back allies and stairs that lead up to second levels of the street that you don't even notice at first glance. It has castles, cathedrals, palaces, and grand memorials, but it also has homey hole in the wall pubs, adorable shops, and welcoming locals. I could live there, but for now... I'll just relish in memories!</div>
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</div>Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13915655430670256072noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519398789408608193.post-14587849017037415432011-12-29T21:24:00.000-08:002012-09-17T08:00:44.559-07:00The Most Wonderful Time of the Year'Tis true... especially as I am back on home soil, enjoying the holidays at my parent's lovely house in Philadelphia until I can find myself a new shoe box to live in in NYC! Home now looks SO different since being away for so long - I feel like I'm looking at things like I never have before. This post contains photos of how my family does Philly during the holidays: something that is so familiar to me yet could be so different to anyone else who is not from here. I realized you don't usually think about that kind of thing until you have to. Moral of the story? Perspective is everything!<br />
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One of my favorite places in the world is Camden Market in London. Especially the Camden Horse Stables, London's old police force horse stables converted into a piece of the market... each stall houses a different vendor. There you will find some of the craziest people, the coolest variety of stuff for sale (vintage, recycled, new and confusing, food, etc.), and the liveliest atmosphere. I try to make a trip here every time I come to England, and luckily the tradition wasn't broken this time around! Unfortunately I couldn't take more photos due to the rain, go figure, but it was still a good time nonetheless. I even finished my present shopping! And on that note... happy holidays everyone :)</div>
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<br />Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13915655430670256072noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519398789408608193.post-39411490928405105292011-12-18T13:06:00.000-08:002011-12-18T17:19:26.945-08:00WanderlustAlthough there are a few more posts about my adventure abroad to come, I have finally left the lovely city of Liverpool to veg out at my aunt's in Hertfordshire before going back to Philly for the holidays. It's surreal... the people I've met, the experiences I've had, the growth I've felt. And now I'll be going home, to a world I've known my whole life but with a completely new state of mind. The journey's not over yet though. I can't wait to see what else comes out of this experience, how much I won't notice or understand until I'm back on my home turf. Anyway, I made this video out of all the film footage I've taken since I've been here on my little Nikon that has been so wonderful to me. I hope you enjoy and I hope you can feel at least a little of what I have seen in the past few incredible months of my life. Cheers!<br />
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<br />Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13915655430670256072noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519398789408608193.post-20535785107612944232011-11-20T13:31:00.001-08:002011-12-16T04:00:43.154-08:00Liverpool, Liverpool, Liverpool<br />
I've been in the outskirts of Liverpool for 3 months now and despite how much I love it, I must depart tomorrow. It is a city that is extremely underrated and has so much culture and great things to do, plus is accessible to so many other areas of England. I'm having a blast, traveling all around the area, and logging some great memories (that I'm sure I'll never forget) to boot. These are my fave pics since I've been jammin in the 'pool...<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Albert Docks... I love how varied the architecture is in Liverpool, so much new and so much old</span></div>
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<br />Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13915655430670256072noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519398789408608193.post-91182854450551201962011-11-20T09:29:00.003-08:002011-12-24T17:18:53.205-08:00Shout Out: Claudia Pink & Silver Birch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In my last post about Liverpool I noted a great little shop named after it's owners/ designers, Claudia Pink & Silver Birch. Claudia is the mastermind behind the jewelry, and Silver has the magic touch with the sewing machine. Together the girls have created a store that can't be described with any word except fabulous. I wanted to make this shout out about their store as I am seriously inspired by their success (and hope to be on the same page as them one day!) and want to spread the know about the gorgeous pieces they're creating. I've included their personal websites as well as a couple that sell their stuff, as well as a few pictures from their sites so you can see how funky and chic their style is. I hope you find them as marvelous as I do!<br />
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<a href="http://www.claudiapink.com/home.php">Claudia Pink</a> - <a href="http://www.myspace.com/silverbirchdesigns">Silver Birch</a> - <a href="https://marketplace.asos.com/listing/body-jewellery/silver-nadine-bodychain-by-claudia-pink/172397">Asos </a> - <a href="http://firecrackerfashion.blogspot.com/2011_10_01_archive.html">Blogspot</a></div>
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<br />Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13915655430670256072noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519398789408608193.post-87602934221043870612011-11-20T09:29:00.001-08:002011-12-24T17:19:48.498-08:00LIVAPEWL<br />
Liverpool is a <b><i>seriously</i></b> underrated city. Want proof? Hop a plane to John Lennon Airport and check out these spots...<br />
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<b>little red vintage</b><br />
74 Bold Street<br />
Liverpool, L1<br />
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By far my favorite store in Liverpool, this little boutique has such an amazing range of clothes, from authentic vintage to reconstructions to handmade replicas. You can get a unique grandpa sweater for £15, a leather clutch for £6, vintage Levi cutoffs for £25, and 2 for £5 silk scarves. Every time I walk in here (to my bank account's dismay) I walk out with something amazing... last time it was a super cool pleated vintage replica skirt (if you look back to my pictures from Paris I'm wearing it in some of them). The other thing I love about this store is how it's decorate.... butterfly wallpaper, candy-colored pom pom chandeliers, and old traveling trunks and cabinets for displays.<br />
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<b>Soho's</b><br />
80 Bold Street<br />
Liverpool, Merseyside L1 4HR<br />
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This spot is so awesomely reflective of how eclectic Liverpool is. The front of the shop is occupied by a very punk/ Gothic/ steampunk type store that carries all sorts of awesome corseted dresses with flouncy tulle underskirts, but in the back there's an entire wall of jeans, a few racks of cozy winter sweaters, and other various tops. Then head downstairs, vintage heaven. Upstairs? A tattoo and piercing shop called Dermagraffiti, complete with an excellent two story walkup who's walls are covered in spray painted murals. You could literally spend hours in this building and not get bored.<br />
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<b>Claudia Pink & Silver Birch</b><br />
84 Bold Street<br />
Liverpool L1 4HR<br />
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Glamour. In. A. Nutshell. If you love gems, chains, feathers, sequins, glitz, etcetera... come to this shop. Giant earrings, sheer dresses with billowing sleeves, Cleopatra-esque arm bands, bindis, show stealing cocktail rings, bustiers, and vintage style turbans are just some of what you can find here. University of Leeds fashion graduates Claudia and Silver opened this shop less than a month ago, and already it is incredible. Claudia makes/ alters/ buys all of the jewelry, and Silver hand-makes all of the clothes. Every time I go in here I can't leave because each piece is more fabulous than the next, and there's always that awesome feeling of supporting a small business and of buying something handmade and super unique.<br />
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<b>Miss Millie</b><br />
Grand Central Hall, Renshaw Street<br />
Liverpool L1 2SF<br />
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This store is jam-packed with vintage and handmade vintage-inspired jewelry. There's something for everyone... from kitschy plastic rings and pendants to cute evening bags and funky hair accessories, this place is a must-see as you can find something for everyone.<br />
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<b>Pop Boutique</b><br />
58 Whitechapel<br />
Liverpool L1 6EG<br />
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Love the 60's, 70's, and 80's? Then you'll love Pop. Bright, funky, retro clothes are everywhere you look and for a pretty decent price too. They have more locations in other cities in England, but this one is an old two-story bank and is filled with what they call "cool retro junk". Junk or not, this brightly colored, groovy shop is sure to put some pep in your step and maybe some platform shoes on your feet.<br />
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<b>Bold St. Coffee</b><br />
89 Bold St.<br />
Liverpool L1 4HF<br />
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This place could compete with any New York coffee shop for sure - in fact, it's better than most. They keep their record player next to their sandwich press... enough said. With a seriously laid back atmosphere and absolutely delicious coffee, treats, and meals (all of which are made in-house), Bold St. Coffee is always bustling with cool and interesting people. One time I was there they even had an older gentleman (which I just found out from their website that he is "Liverpool legend Sam Ambrose") come in to play his harp, and there's always local art being exhibited on the walls. It's privately owned and has only been open for a about a year, but it seems to be doing well so far as they've won an award and are already opening a second location. And girls... lots of attractive guys working here who can make you a killer cappaccino! ;)<br />
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<b>Leaf</b><br />
65-67 Bold Street<br />
Liverpool L1 4EZ<br />
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I could have found a picture of the outside of this tea house, but it wouldn't do it justice. What makes Leaf so cool is the interior... a giant splendid place filled with interesting wall paper, giant lamp shades, and excellent extravagent upholstered furniture. They have lots of tea, lots of food, and lots of space to sit and relax for as long as you want. They also host craft fairs, jukebox nights, a vintage fair on Sundays, life drawing classes, and use their space as music venue to name a few things. It was voted one of the Top 10 British Tearooms this year, and I believe they live up to the hype!<br />
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<b>Django's Riff</b><br />
24 Wood Street<br />
Liverpool L1 4AQ<br />
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My favorite bar in Liverpool... there's always an ecclectic, suave crowd and dj's that make the atmosphere just right with customized hip hop beats. But I mean any bar that's named after a famous guitarist has got to be pretty sensational. The drinks are decently priced, the bartenders are easy going, they've got some pretty sick art up on the walls, and they serve Red Stripe. Got me hooked. The street it's on is also filled with tons of other bars and places to hang out at night, which is a plus.<br />
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<b>The Cavern Club</b><br />
10 Mathew Street<br />
Liverpool L2 6RE<br />
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Yes... the place where The Beatles grew into what we know them as today. Although it is definitely one of Liverpool's prime tourist attractions, it is worth going if you're a Beatles fan. Even if you're not a huge fan, being here absolutely gives you the chills. It still feel fairly authentic despite the hundreds of people who go through it every day, and there's tons of band posters hanging on the wall with the dates that each one played there (Queen, The Who, Chuck Berry, and Jimi Hendrix to name a few). Other than the Cavern though, don't stick around Mathew Street for too long: tourist trap!<br />
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<b>Albert Dock</b><br />
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Beautiful, historic, and down right cool, Albert Dock is home to tons of great restaurants, bars, gift shops, and museums (including The Beatles Story). They're all filled with great interior design, and very industrial since most of the building still have the original architecture on the inside. I love hanging out here during the day or at night.Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13915655430670256072noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519398789408608193.post-56384447864807941922011-11-20T09:27:00.005-08:002011-12-05T14:07:04.983-08:00Oui, oui, Paris!Given away by the title of this post, I finally took my first trip to Paris a few weeks ago. Et quelle une surprise, mes amis! It was absolutely everything I ever dreamed it would be. Gorgeous buildings, gorgeous people, motor bikes everywhere, delicious smells, French conversations, cigarettes, caf<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; line-height: 16px;"><em style="color: black; font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">é</span></em></span>s, cappuchino, great sense of style, class, relaxing energy, romance... oh mon deiu! I was so overwhelmed and embraced by the city that I hardly had any time to shop or keep on eye out for vintage stores, but I was lucky enough to be completely submerged in the culture and hang out with some Parisians who showed me some great spots (via motorbike!). This was probably one of the best weekends of my life, no words can explain my experience. Ergo... regardez les photos de mon voyage. Bon journ<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; line-height: 16px;"><em style="color: black; font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">é</span></em></span>e!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">yess, I'm documenting my outfit, day 1! i packed smart for once (wasn't my hostel cool!? click <a href="http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/Absolute-Paris/Paris/7276?sc_sau=sfab">here</a> to book...)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">le Centre de Pompidou</span></div>
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In the midst of my (unfortuantely too short) time in Amsterdam I of course kept my eyes peeled for great places to expand my wardrobe. I only actually brought home a pair of 1980's orange enamel earrings (above) from Rumors Vintage - which I love! - but nonetheless I took note so I could share with all of you. The following are what I considered to be great spots, if only I had time to find more! Get shopping :)<br />
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<b>Karin 38 S</b><br />
Kloveniersburgwal 38-Sous<br />
1012 CW Amsterdam<br />
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Cute hole in the wall (or, ground) vintage store near the Nieuwmarkt square<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;"> </span>run by the sweetest woman ever. She made us feel like we were stepping into her closet and was so welcoming and helpful. Unfortunately I didn't have much time to poke around in here, but the place was lined floor to ceiling, literally clothing hanging from the ceiling, with so many pieces. There was also a couple huge tables in the front filled with accessories like gloves, scarves, bags, etc.<br />
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<b>By Tess</b><br />
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 349<br />
1012 RM Amsterdam<br />
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A sassy store that was just being put on it's feet when I poked my head in. The owner is a young girl (presumably Tess) who buys all of the store's stock herself. I loved it here because it really reflected Amsterdam's energy... she combines the city's omnipresent street art with feminine colors then puts a punk but not too punk twist on it. Lots of skulls, zippers, leopard print, printed T's and lots of PINK! She's open every day and I'm sure would love to build her clientelle so check it out!<br />
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<b>Laura Dols</b><br />
Wolvenstraat 7<br />
1016 EM Amsterdam<br />
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I unfortunately didn't get to go inside this one as we walked past it at night, but I've been finding a lot of hits for it online so I'm assuming it's a safe bet. As I was drooling in the window, however, I saw lots of sequins, furs, cute jackets, pill-box hats, and lots of purses. It's also conveniently located quite close to the red light district so it's central, therefore easy to walk past and drag your friends into. Someone let me know how it is!<br />
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Perk: here's their website... <a href="http://www.lauradols.nl/nl/vintage/galajurken/">http://www.lauradols.nl/nl/vintage/galajurken/</a><br />
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<b>Rumors Vintage</b><br />
Haarlemmerstraat 99A<br />
1013 EM Amsterdam<br />
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The lovely store where I bought my earrings (6 euro, there were tons more for the same price) and would have bought so many more things if I could! Shoes galore, amazing leather bags for only 15 euro, and tons of affordable vintage clothing. The girl at the counter told me that most of their stuff comes from cold stock from the 70's onward, so most of it has never been worn and is absolutely authentic vintage. The owners have great taste and apparently have other stores too (Marbles and Joosje), Rumors is actually their second shop and is fairly new for them. Highly recommended, I wish this place was local for me!<br />
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Unfortunately I messed up with this one and forgot to get a business card and of course can't find it online, but this shop was so great and so cheap! It's in the city centre so perhaps you may stumble upon it during your travels, and I hope you do because it's a find. All of those leather jackets hanging up outside the window were priced around 15 euro, and there was loads more stuff inside for under 10 euro. If anyone finds this, let me know so I can post the address and share the know.<br />
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Last but not least, there are TONS of markets in Amsterdam. In two days we stumbled upon 3 markets, all of which were completely different but fantastic. I didn't have the smarts to take note of where the ones were that I visited, but just walk around and you're sure to find a bunch. The ones we found had lots of great Dutch food, jewelry, leather goods, old records and photographs, imported goods, and so much more. Below are some pictures I took, to convince you to stop and take a look if you see any!<br />
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<br />Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13915655430670256072noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519398789408608193.post-43706009419477403972011-10-24T12:11:00.000-07:002011-10-24T12:22:37.626-07:00Amsterdam ObsessionThis past weekend I took my first real backpacking-on-my-own-staying-in-a-hostel excursion... and it was MAGNIFICENT. I arrived in Amsterdam Thursday night and even from the train platform I could already feel the city's positive energy. I can't put into words my experience there... it is so much more than the debauchery that it's famous for ("coffee shops", the red light district, etc.); the city has so much life and interesting culture, and the Dutch people are so friendly, relaxed, modest, and always appear happy. If you get a chance to go, grab it and take it for all it's worth. Hopefully my photos can describe what my words are failing to right now... genieten!<br />
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<br />Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13915655430670256072noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519398789408608193.post-5828483663259039872011-10-17T11:49:00.000-07:002011-12-24T17:21:05.763-08:00The Back BurnerThe following are just a few pictures that have been piling up on my desktop or images that have been relevant to my life lately. Research for my halloween costume, research for assessments, and just some random things I've stumbled upon. Welcome to the inside of my head...<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">*all photos from this post were found on the internet</span><br />
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<br />Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13915655430670256072noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519398789408608193.post-23692272531283375702011-10-02T12:16:00.000-07:002012-09-14T12:41:32.904-07:00Sol, beber, danza, otra vez!I hear some things are better late than never... which is why I'm finally posting about my trip to Spain! At first I thought "nah, I didn't really take pictures of anything to do with costumes or fashion or art". But then I thought to myself, who gives a shit? Being in Spain is INTERESTING! In 30 years I can look back and say "I was in Spain in the 10's" (will we say that still?) and it'll be cool, I will have experienced a piece - however small - of Spanish pop culture in 2011 as well as what it's like to be an Englishman, or, Englishwoman on holiday*! And that's what I want my blog to be about, my record of my own experiences with popular culture throughout the ages. Therefore in the spirit of my epiphanal "who gives a shit"... welcome to the south of Spain via August 2011.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Our "spot" at my favorite bar called The Windmill (named appropriately... )</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">LOVE Estelle's white one-piece on the far left </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Notice how put together her hair and makeup is, even on the beach!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">My mum Julie, 1970's at her home in Hertfordshire, England</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">The details on this modest two-piece are so beautiful, plus the original 1970's-style giant sunglasses</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Once again with the bathing cap - only this one appears to be way less practical!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">A lovely example of the 1960's sun bathing experience... </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Compliments of Bain de Soleil Orange Gelee (they still make this stuff).</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Mum sunbathing, 1990... this suit is one of my favorites.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">My parents honeymooning, 1987... nice short shorts dad! Mum rocking a great 80's style black and gold high cut bikini.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Plastic aviators, headphones, more short shorts... looks like it was a good day at the beach.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">And for laughs... me, age 2, on a purple day!</span></div>
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<br /></div>Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13915655430670256072noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519398789408608193.post-49602673147613791282011-07-19T09:54:00.000-07:002011-12-05T14:14:50.376-08:00Inspirational EnvironmentsIn the tradition of most summers thus far, I have the luxury of being able to escape from the hot and sweaty streets of New York to my parents' house in the suburbs of Philadelphia. Being home truly lets me unwind and enables me work on projects I've been meaning all year to complete, and to enjoy other things I've had to put on the back burner. Not to mention, I actually get a REAL CLOSET (ask any New York girl how important this is)! I only get to be home for a short time this year, it's my first stop before 5 months overseas (which is sure to bring many more excellent posts!) so I think that's why I've been appreciating it so much more this summer. This posting is a celebration of being one of the lucky ones that have a safe and inspiring home base... I hope it inspires you too!<br />
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Before Ms. Beyonce Knowles started empowering all the single ladies, there was little miss Rosie the Riveter bearing her muscles and taking one for the team during World War II. She's strong. She's iconic. She's beautiful. All things that women today still appreciate and many strive to be, but during WWII this came with much more difficulty and many more burdens as it was the women maintaining the economy. Clothes were rationed, tights were no where to be seen, and all those single ladies were stichin' themselves new dresses out of old curtains. So on this note (and seeing as I've racked up all of this information from the term paper I just finished), here comes a long list of reasons why we should keep looking up to Rosie and the other ladies who have earned the right to call themselves the original reccesionistas.<br />
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Girl power. 'Nuf said. </div>Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13915655430670256072noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519398789408608193.post-2220219874739000922011-03-17T14:12:00.000-07:002011-12-24T17:22:10.335-08:00Beauty of the SelfLong time no see blogging world... I took off in a zeppelin and the rest is history (if only). No, to be perfectly frank I've been exploring myself in the wondrous city that is New York. To slip back into the blogging coterie, I thought I'd honor this process by presenting some of my absolute favorite self portraits and some of my favorite people. I've chosen them mostly off of personal relevance or conceptual brilliance... bonsoir!<br />
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<br /></div>Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13915655430670256072noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519398789408608193.post-63409286795210730142011-01-16T12:53:00.000-08:002011-12-24T17:22:30.790-08:00Try a Little TendernessIf any of you know what wonderful song the lyric in the title is from, then you are aware of the wonders of Otis Redding. I've been in an Otis kick lately, the soul and passion in his voice are contagious and listening to him has put me in such a positive mindset. Another great thing about Otis Redding is that the above song is the soundtrack to one of my all time favorite movie scenes from John Hughes' 1986 film <i>Pretty in Pink</i>. Duckie (played by Jon Cryer, a fantastic performance) is attempting to woo his longtime childhood crush and best friend Andy (Molly Ringwald) at their local record store/ her day job. Luckily YouTube has the entire scene <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNGIg8f-0Wc">here</a>.<br />
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After watching the scene, you can see how incredible the costumes are and how specifically each character is presented. Costume designer Marilyn Vance (also credited for <i>G.I. Jane</i>, <i>Pretty Woman</i>, <i>Ferris Bueller's Day Off</i>, and <i>The Breakfast Club</i>) did an excellent job incorporating the trends of 1986 into her visions of each character and how they fit into the world on "the other side of the tracks".<br />
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The thing that I love most about being in England, though, is the laid back simplicity and practicality of their style. I think many things contribute to it; their proximity yet separation from the rest of Europe, their extensive and respectable history, and their value for things such as family and leisure. All of these things together make for a unique yet signature style for the English. Unfortunately I haven't had much of a chance to photograph individual examples because we've been busy preparing for Christmas - luckily I'm here for another week!<br />
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On a side note - I apologize for my lack of posts the past month but I was incredibly busy finishing up finals, preparing for my trips (next one's to Pittsburgh, PA!), and scouring the overwhelming NYC at Christmas-time shopping scene for gifts! Back to my point, below I've selected a handful of photos from my trip so far that I really feel embody the feeling of an English Christmas. Hope everyone's holidays are wonderful and filled with as much fun and happiness as mine have been so far!<br />
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