Banksy in New York: Better Out Than In

Banksy, everyone's favorite subversive street artist, is at it again 

... this time in New York City.

His latest project, Better Out Than In, is a month-long plot to 

"host an entire show on the streets of New York".

One new Banksy piece each day in October?  

Yes please and thank you.

{ Day one:  "Graffiti", October 1st } 

{ "This is my New York accent"; October 2, 2013 }

For an audio tour of each piece, call the toll free number:  

1 800 656 4271.

Happy Banksing!

Banksy does more than graffiti:  watch the film he directed and stars in, 
'Exit Through the Gift Shop'.

{ follow Banksy's New York adventures on instagram here }

PHOTO SHOOT 13 October '13

... our shoot today with Chloe!  Every piece, crushable.

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{ Bingo, we have a winner!  An utterly sweet dress, holy moly.  Cotton windowpane plaid with printed bows at the full skirt and a velveteen belt with faux diamond buckle.  Yes, please!  circa 1950s. }

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{ WOW!  An Edwardian two piece walking suit in rust colored wool.  Just look at that jacket; she's a work of art.  circa 1910s. }

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{ super chic antique rayon LBD with original belt, peplum and lace detailing; 1930s }

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{ pretty toile dress in Mediterranean blue }

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{ an orange orange ensemble!  tank and swing skirt in very fine fabric and photograph print!  1960s }

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{ a great earthy plaid cotton frock with big buttons and pockets; 1950s. }

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{ Classy black faille cotton swing coat with faux diamond buttons; 1950s or 60s. }

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{ gauzey linen dress with embroidered details; 1940s or 50s. }

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{ me and my shadow... }

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PHOTO SHOOT 24th October

what lovely weather we had today!  Sunny and 70 degrees... feels more like spring than late autumn!

and here are the sweet treats from today's photo shoot.

{ super cute corduroy mini dress with gold buttons down the back; 1960s. }

{ disco inferno!  one piece strapless with enormous lace bell bottoms from 'Funky'; 1970s. }

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{ adorable rayon top with sailor neck and asymmetrical waist buttons; 1940s. }

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{ lovely three piece: top, sundress and belt; 1940s. }

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{ helloooo fancy pants!  gorgeous chiffon gown; 1960s. }

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{ amazing two piece in linen; Victorian period. }

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and THIS number.... 

{ if I had a ranch in the country I would wear this every day to go horseback riding. }

{ LOVE IT! }

{ showgirl dance costume; mid century. }

>> ENTER THE SHOP HERE <<

xoxox

20,000 Days On Earth

Yesternight I attended a pre-screening of 

20,000 Days On Earth, a film exploring the legend 

and the myth that is the great Nick Cave.

The film combines real conversations in staged environments between the musician and a select group of his friends and collaborators, with the effect of creating a sort of biopic mocku-documentary.  

The story takes place over a 24-hour period of Mr. Cave's 20,000th day on earth, and delves deeply into the mind of the man, his artistic process, the memories, the moments and the people who have shaped his philosophy, and figure so profoundly into his disparate body of work.  Adding to the richness of the film are the interspersed real-time studio song recordings that treat the viewer to a glimpse into his artistic process.

I could go on an analytical tangent about the nuances, freudian subtleties and complex depth of man and film, but there are adequate articles to be read here and here, if one so desires.

On a personal note, I've been a passionate fan of the many faces (and facets) of Mr. Cave for about fifteen years now, and his mind continues to fascinate me.  

I was a bit nervous going into the film, because often I find that pulling the curtain back on a subject that has achieved a mythical standing -- in my view -- can be a bit of a let-down.  Legends so very rarely stand up to their hype.  Not so with 20,000 Days On Earth.  Watching it, I was intrigued, delighted and not the least bit disillusioned; on the contrary I walked away from the theater with not only a greater understanding, but an appreciation and respect for Nicholas Edward Cave deeper than I'd realized possible.

As he himself says in the film, it was, for me, one of those rare and important moments (and I think I'm paraphrasing, here) 

"when the workings of the heart change".

The film opens nation-wide on October 10th.

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The song Mr. Cave might best be known for: The Mercy Seat, about a man on his way to the electric chair; from the album Tender Prey, 1988.

Some ballads, et al:
Another wonderful film and one of my faves is The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, directed by Andrew Dominik and staring Brad "Dreamboat" Pitt and Casey Affleck, with soundtrack by-- you guessed it-- N.C.
Here's Nick's cameo at the end of the film:



... And one of my top 3 favorite books of all time was written by Nick Cave:
And the Ass Saw the Angel. Below is an excerpt read by the author in 1989.
A huge bonus to 20,000 Days for me was hearing stories and seeing a photograph of the tiny cubby room in Germany where he wrote this little masterpiece. The subject matter, of course, is dark, dark, dark -- but intoxicatingly so... if you can handle it.
Hey, I'm a dark girl, what can I say?

PHOTO SHOOT 1st of October

Seasonal transition wear, coming at ya from Vagueville!

Check out our collection of leather and love, wool and wonderment....

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{ suede trench with fur collar and waist tie.  circa 1970s }

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{ Fashion, my dear Watson!  a great Sherlock-esque coat with removable capelet; c. 1960s  }

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{ Geez Louise-- this leather pea coat is everything!  love the color. 1960s }

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{ simple sweater dress with cowl collar in cable knit; 1970s }

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{ suede trench!  can't get enough of this coat!  1970s all the way. }

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{ slubbed wool two piece suit featuring jacket and perma-crease pant.  1960s }

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{ soft and light-- suede coat with fur collar and satin lining; 1950s/60s }

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{ Pendleton Classic two piece blazer and skirt suit; 1960s }

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{ fur trimmed coat with textured wool outer; 1950s }

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{ gorgeous wool two piece in black with MINK trim AND purse!  circa 1950s }

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{ one slick jacket:  suede outer with leather pockets, collar and even a belt!  1960s }

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{ lovely navy blue dress with big hip pockets and bows at declotage and back; 1950s/60s }

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{ dark chocolate suede jacket with leather collar; 1970s }

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{ incredible silk gown; circa 1910s-1920s }

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{ a light cotton overcoat in plaid with flair cut; 1950s/60s }

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{ suede and sweater, together forever; 1960s/70s }

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{ suede jacket with faux fur lining.  1970s }

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{ suede shirt-jacket!  circa 1970s }

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{ classic LBD with gathered side in textured knit; 1950s/60s }

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