/// LDR

For those of you who have been in long distance relationships, you know how much it totally sucks. I'm counting down the days until I can see my dude again. Luckily, he's worth it.

Here's a little Ministry to pick us all up.

/// MID-WEEK PICK ME UP :: DAVID LYNCH

David Lynch is a total creep. And I love him. So much.
David Lynch Signature Cup Coffee from David Lynch on Vimeo.

Also, this is a photo of myself & some of the cool kids I roll with. This photo is so awesome, I don't even remember it being taken.

/// Photo by Matt Steck

/// MID-WEEK PICK ME UP :: ROMANCE WAS BORN

It was finally somewhat warm today. I spent a good chunk of the day inside at work, but I enjoyed walking to get some lunch and not having to wear a coat. (However, as the evening was chilly, I got to parade around in my leopard print crop jacket from by CORPUS.) The sunshine & the smell of spring in the air got me craving some fun colors & florals. Enter the label Romance Was Born.

Romance Was Born is the creation of designers Anna Plunkett & Luke Sales, hailing from the Land Down Under. Their lines are flirty meet edgy; whimsical with attitude. They are just what I need to spruce up my all black closet & still keep my style.

/// Photos courtesy of the fucking amazing Australian store VIOLENT GREEN showcasing their arrival of new Romance Was Born items.

(PS. Can I move to Australia now? Those cats are cool as shit.)

/// MID-WEEK PICK ME UP :: PRETTY IN PRINT

More than being addicted to shopping (which I am), I am addicted to print and patterns and interesting textiles. Even the bf thinks he can buy me clothes based on my love for pattern. ("I'll just buy you something leopard print.") So here's a (small) collection of lovely prints I've come across recently.

  

    

  

Row 1: Emma Cook Lightbulbs Sleeveless Shirt Dress; Just Female Sleeveless Printed Maxi Dress

Row 2: Giambattista Valli Leopard-print Silk-shantung Skirt; Givenchy Gladiator Sandals

Row 3: Nom de Plume by YaYa Penny Dress; Stine Goya Anthias Cotton Dress

Row 4: Charlotte Olympia Marina Flat Sandals; Silence & Noise Architectural Dress  

/// MID-WEEK PICK ME UP

It may not be your mid-week pick me up, but it sure as shit is mine. Like I mentioned on Monday's edition of STEAL THIS, I was trying to go see Cloud Nothings in Pittsburgh. Well, kids -- WE DID IT.

It was a very brief trip : leave State College shortly after 6pm, arrive close to 9pm, drop belongings off at DZ's, buy beer, walk to show, CLOUD NOTHINGS, bar, the O, pass out, drive home.

As for the show itself, I highly recommend going to see Cloud Nothings. Get off your butt & do it. Seriously.

In conclusion, one of the best songs played that night:

/// Mid-Week Pick Me Up

1. Mini-vacations to NYC. (Leaving tomorrow!)

2. Mint green nail polish.

3. Kate Bush.

4. Crocs/Uggs combination that make me want to die but are still hilarious.

5. V.D. advertisements for Valentine's Day.

/// MID-WEEK PICK ME UP

 1. Lazertits with records.

2. Jacuzzi Boys covering Roy Orbison

3.  The film by Ruth Hogben for Gareth Pugh's Pitti Immagine showcase.

4. Rob Lowe on "Parks & Recreation".

5. Jean-Paul Gaultier Spring '11 Couture