Ode to a Nightingale

1. Alexander Shevchuk (via deactivated tumblr). 2. (via)

I've been listening to this recording of "Ode to a Nightingale," (John Keats) as read by Benedict Cumberbatch. The things tumblr does to me sometimes. My mind is now thoroughly filled with poets, the least helpful thing in the world at the moment. Ah well, I enjoy it anyway.

P.S. Also see "La Belle Dame Sans Merci," (John Keats) as read by Ben Whishaw!

Marani

Marani F/W 2011 Lookbook. Julia Nobis by Rémi Lamandé Source: fashiongonerogue

Very creative titles names lately, I know. I thought I'd share some things I've been reading/enjoy over the past few days. 

The Empowerment of a Self-Portrait by The Citizen Rosebud: This mini-manifesto of self-empowerment through photography and fashion addresses societal ideals of how to behave as a female throughout life and how to be super awesome like Bella Q (the blogger herself).

Advanced Syle: This streetstyle blog by Ari Seth Cohen is anything but the norm. He documents the fashionable ladies of ages over what you'd typically see on most other streetstyle blogs. As you can tell by the style, it's about women (and men) who have lived and learned what "style" means. Look for nuggets of gold (i.e. words of advice) from the people captured. 

The Coveteur: I'm a bit behind on this bandwagon but I'd say it because I've always frequented Closet Visit (another worthwhile blog to check out). Still, I'll take another site dedicated to giving me a peak into someone else's closet!

Margaret Howell Fall Campaign 2011: I showcased one photo from this lookbook a few weeks back. The whole thing feels like treasure. Perhaps not for the clothing, which isn't terribly original, but for the styling, photography and Dree Hemingway. T'is the season I adore lookbooks (watch out for more soon).

What are you crazy for lately?

Have a good weekend!

Reasons/Excuses

I thought I'd show you all what I'm fighting against this semester. These books are all required texts for four classes this semester. And I'm even missing one. Needless to say I'll be busy trying to keep up with reading nearly 28 full books on a timeline. If I ever suddenly disappear or stop commenting on your blogs those bad boys up there are why. I'll try my hardest to keep up with this blog. I really will but I'm also trying to design my own AOC (Area of Concentration) and plan possible internships and research opportunities. Not to mention extracurricular activities (i.e. a social life) and researching good graduate programs.

Caught in Nets and Knits

Kate Somers by Felix Wong.
Source: fashiongonerogue

Flashback Saturday: can-can in Paris

Moulin Rouge, Paris, France, 1958.
Source: Life via stayfancyfree

I would follow the [via] link to see more colorful and fun pictures of girls in the Moulin Rouge. Definitely worth it.

Sorry I didn't post this yesterday. I was busy packing up my stuff for my move on Sunday. Let me tell you that picking and choosing clothes to wear for the next 3-4 months in a small town isn't easy. Not at all. And it was only a little easier than choosing leisure reading books to bring with.

This may be my last post for the next few days/this week as I don't know how busy I'll be exploring my new town. Have a good weekend all!

Anne

Publication: Interview Magazine, September 2011.
Photographers: Mert & Marcus.
Stylist: Karl Templer.
Model: Anne Hathaway.
Source fashiongonerogue, Interview

I saw this and I was absolutely stunned. I never pay much attention to Interview Magazine but this editorial with Anne Hathaway is beyond anything I've seen in quite a while. It hits just the right spot with its emotive, gothic, romantic feel. I definitely love it!

What do you think?

The Curve of Forgotten Things

Rodarte, The Curve of Forgotten Things
Source: screencaps by me

When I see videos (short videos like the above are no exception) I find myself drawn the most uninteresting things. Or rather, the bits without people. Images of a desolate looking landscape or an empty house tell stories just as well as human beings. Of course that's probably obvious.

I cherish those moments. The first picture captured my imagination the moment I saw it in the "The Curve of Forgotten Things," a short video by Rodarte.

I.

Did you see the sun die?

It did not go quietly, did not play pleasing parent.

A fury of light split space's inevitable, never-ending night, radiating.

Its arm stretched outward to clasp its children to its furiously heated core until they were no more but memories in the death of a star.

--
The "Ant nebula", a sun-like star dies. Source.

Flashback Friday: Melvin Sokolsky, 1963

Harper's Bazaar 1963.
Photos by Melvin Sokolsky.
Source: oneeightnine (via styleboquet)

This is really stunning. I'm not sure if you'll be able to tell with some of these small pictures but I'd recommend clicking the link to see them individually.

Thank you everyone for you well wishes for my upcoming move. I hope you all have good weekends!

Sweater Wear

From upper left: Knit Network, thrifted; H&M; Helmut Lang sweater dress; J. Crew, thrifted; H&M; Express Tricot, hand-me-down.

In 11 days time I'm moving to a small little town where I'm transferring to the University of Minnesota, Morris.  I've started combing my clothing for the pieces I want with me throughout the fall semester. This means that I got to look at my beloved sweaters which I'd packed away in boxes back in May (with the exception of the second to last-H&M-which I got the other day). I really like not freezing to death but I really miss these babies. And I really miss autumn, my favorite season, which lasts about two weeks in Minnesota because it goes from really hot and humid to chilly and windy and rainy quite fast.

I'm hoping I'll be able to continue the occasional outfit post once the semester starts but only time will tell. Regular posting shouldn't be affected though!

Childhood

Source: Private (more on my flickr)

I took these photos on a day not long before July 15th when I felt particularly in the mood (which isn't saying much as I was always in a Harry Potter mood then). I'm trying to get through another role of film before I move into the small town where my new college is located. It'll probably be the last of my film until J term.

A Place

Knossos, Crete 1956.
Photo by Lucien Herve.
Source: historyofourworld

Beautiful photo.

In other news does anyone know a good place to buy dress slips? I'm in major need of them. I spent much of my childhood taking them for granted and now no one seems to wear them under their heavily "not see through nor delicate" dresses. Damn do I miss those white slips with tiny flower embroidery on the collar.

1968

Source: private

Looks like this week is music week here on Dichotomous Darling.

I found this 1968 issue of LIFE magazine in a Half-Priced Books store a few weeks back. When I first picked it up it was only with the mild interest of a student of American Studies. I've always been fascinated by journalism of the past. As I flipped through it I found I couldn't pass it up.

It has type writer and Campbell's adverts which are rather fun.

More importantly, it has an article about Robert Kennedy running for the presidential nomination. A very long photo essay of Martin Luther King centers the magazine and an article about bombing Vietnam is wedged in there somewhere too. The magazine is packed with history. It feels rather surreal reading the articles, the captions and realizing how things have turned out.

Tucked in the second half is an incredibly long story on The Doors. At first I was startled to see Jim Morrison's visage under the heading "Wicked Go The Doors." The journalist describes them as satanic, as sensual. As I read further I discovered that this journalist had been present at the New Haven concert at which Morrison was arrested.

Needless to say I'm glad I bought this issue. There's so much in it I haven't even skimmed the surface. Fun times are ahead. Yes, I'm probably a dork.

Flashback Friday: Yesterday Was a Million Years Ago

Marilyn Manson.
Source: tumblr

You love him, you hate him, you’re completely indifferent to him. That’s the beauty of art, of writing, of music. It’s subjective. No one has to like the same thing. I, personally, do like him (I won't go into great detail as it would get boring and no one would read it). This photo is just breathtaking any way you look at it. Right?

"The Last Day on Earth," Marilyn Manson

Ready for Fall

Margaret Howell Fall 2010 Campaign.
Dree Hemingway by Alasdair McLellan.
Source: fashiongonerogue

Publication: "Spring Clean," Dansk #25, SS 2011.
Photographer: Henrick Bulow.
Model: Sessilee Lopez.
Source: tfs

Publication: "Nowhere Else!" Russh  #41.
Photographer: Will Davidson.
Model: Aymeline Valade.
Source: fashiongonerogue

There's something about tailoring, masculine shaped shoes, and a soft feminine blouse that puts me in the mood for my favorite season. I know it's still some time away but August will fly by and I'll be getting ready to pull out my favorite sweaters and blazers. I can't wait.