Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Crushin' It With Class


Thinking about Life today & how true it is there simply are NO accidents.
We're all creating our friendships, our journeys, our relationships, our very future, subconsciously (I believe) through the power of thought, visualization &
sheer magnetism. It's a powerful idea isn't it?? In the words of Elvis Costello .."everyday we write the book".

So many darling people in my world at the moment. A treasured thing. I dedicate this Crush Blog to you darlings who are working towards a dream, defying the odds daily & doing it with grace, achieving it with style & crushin' it with C L A S S . I say "GO!"

My idol ,Cyndi Lauper, once worked at Screaming Mimi's vintage in Greenwich Village. It's not only chic to the extreme but its also funky fun frills & walls full of vintage cowboy boots in my size & shape Do not go here with me unless you are fine with packing a sack lunch for the adventure. I digg the Mimi's

UK's LITTLE BOOTS. Currently on fire with NEW IN TOWN
And since I usually am ?? Uh Yes, 3 of my favorite words.


Kenneth Jay Lane Black Elephant bracelet is my current wrist crush. Not to mention Elephants are indeed good luck & I will need it over the next few months. So...I'll be taking it where I can find it. G O R G E O U S

Manhattan's Little ITALY is my all time favorite food hard sell entertainment.
I just want to dance under draped white lights in the streets when I'm there..oh & yes eat ridiculous amounts of carbohydrates.

City slick Sprouse inspired Ballerina Flats with attitude & y'know I'm a freak for a heart.
It is the C R U S H blog after all..right?



Blabac Photo book. Mike Blabac's surreal photography of skateboard Love & Lovers.
I can't get enough of his view from the street.

B L A B A C & San Fran Fabulosity


My favorite Cosmetic Look is actually IN??
SCORE. Strong 60's charcoal & golden eye with nude lips.
The fair girl's power pout. Finally Fall 09 Birdee Style ;)


PAPER MAG is my lunchtime rag. Janelle Monae??
Whoa . Je t'Adore Je t'Adore

Dead Bird Photography is a new look at life, art & the human form.
Fall In Love with Wayne Thomas Cran's EYE for life.
http://www.photoblog.com/deadbird


John's Pizza Greenwich Village. Yes you have to wait in line for like ever but it's a great place to meet new people . Ok people who are also grouchy & hungry BUT the pizza is ridiculous. Just please don't ask if it comes by the slice...just don't.

Vintage Buttons make my day a bit brighter. I have kept many buttons from old clothing over the years. Some of them quite personal & some of them from relatives & friends. They remind me of moments. Magic is made in the moments no?

Ron Saint Germain. Tremendous Producer. Enormous talent whose mantra is this “None of us remember for very long who won what Nobel Peace Prize, Academy Award or Grammy and those are the "best in their fields". Applause subsides, awards tarnish, and achievements are forgotten. The accolades and certificates usually get buried before their owners. What remains are the people who make a real difference in our lives and they are usually NOT the ones with the most money, credentials or awards. Like a great song, an inspired creation that is captured (in ANY format) at just that 'right' expressive moment will take on a life of its own and live on through generations! It has the ability to inspire and heal; actually change the world. Those are the moments I seek to capture and the only rewards that I strive to achieve with my work.” - Ron Saint Germain
Yess Swoon.


Lara Stone for being a 6 year in the making "Overnight" sensation & for bringing the Lauren Hutton GAP back. " It " girls with work ethic & without inheritance? Yes Yes

Vera Neumann Scarf Designs from the mid 1960's currently
making a comeback & a vintage fashion junkie's dream search ;)
This one is entitled Springtime in Central Park. l o v e l y

Artist Fred Tomaselli. Intricate collage paintings .

Opening the mind to new ways of seeing....

thought provoking & A L I V E

Impromptu Mariachi Band performances on a NYC One Train make me a HAPPY girl:)

Madison Avenue Ralph Lauren.
What is it about a man in simple Ralph Lauren??
C R U S H it.

Ralph Lauren Madison Ave Gorgeous
architecture made even more lovely when
brought to my attention by gorgeous friends.

Key West Diner. Upper West Side Manhattan.
Cute 50's Style with Upper West Side Panache.

Crushable recordings straight out of Jersey. Jake Antelis is
a producer, mixer & engineer with passion, drive & dedication.
One slick cat with skillz. Crush him here: http://www.jantelis.com/

Road trips on Old Route 66 & tiny Gas stations revisited.
I heart journeys down
historical highways.

Crushing time spent with my fam & learning more of my
French & Native American Heritage.
And the P A W N E E pride.

More Screaming Mimis :)
Window Displays for LOVERS

JILL SOBULE. She was writing songs about kissing girls Long before Katy Perry's writers had the idea...I'm just sayin'. One fearlessly independent musician with her own record label & strength enough for the masses. http://www.jillsobule.com/


O K L A H O M A Rugged Beauty Crush. The fine line harmony of pragmatist &
dreamer. The skills my band & I carry forward from a small town.

Peter Chasse. President & Founder of The Water Project. A man with a dream to help every child have access to the most simple of life's needs. I am honored to call him Friend. GO TO
http://www.thewaterproject.org/
Did you know that ONE BILLION people in the world do not have access to clean drinking water? Learn about The Water Project today & pass it on...

J E A N S E B E R G There will never be another.

Baby Jackson!! Tough week in the cone. But he's all better now ;)
100% crushable huggable loveable addictable

And MyLife, MyJoy, MyHeart, MyBoyz, My Band.
http://www.myspace.com/plasticparachute


& the Crush Goes On....

xoxo
Parachute Girl

BIRDEE