@BarackObama

I recently read this article that said one of Obama's strengths is his mastery of the digital era. Tweets pour out from Capitol Hill nowadays, whereas his predecessors didn't seem to have a grasp on the English language, much less a keyboard. In the same magazine, I read a lovely little blurb which brought up the point of the ever charming Ms. Palin's strength- her appeal to the stay-at-home mom. A long ignored voter, this group finally found a candidate to relate to.

I find two slight issues with all of this. First of all, with Ms. "I can see Russia from my house!", it's wonderful a neglected group finally found someone to reach out too. I wish it had been someone else, but what can you do? I just feel this trend stretches out in everything. Everything has a target market. I personally am studying design, and it always seems to boil down to will someone buy what you're making, and better yet- who? People look at things and it has to remind them of something. "That's soo vintage." "Omg, that would totally sell at Banana Republic." "I can see my sister wearing that." Is it possible for people, any people, whatever they're into, to not be into anything? Can politicians just target voters in general? Do they need the black vote, the mom vote? Do I need the upper-class customer? The trendy customer? Can't people just need each other?

Second issue is really...does Obama actually use Twitter? I wonder. I mean if McCain tweeted at Snookie from the Jersey Shore nothing surprises me. A little while back I think the internet was aconsidered lazy, for people sitting at home wasting time online. Now, it's the fountain of innovation.

Do I need to blog about what's trendy and in?

That's what the new internet customer wants, after all.

By the way, loved your speak today Barack!

Our combat mission in ending, but our commitment to Iraq's future is not.

Say what you want, the man talks pretty.

Or can I blog about whatever I want?

Like this gourmet chocolate company in Philadelphia my roommate showed me today?

mmmmmmmm!

Before you rush to answer, I already know the answer to my what can I blog about question.

It's not what I wanna hear.

♥ Lini.

Sweet Caroline[s]

These drawings are so, so sick.

And, AND:

This lovely artist is..

1. Living in Paris,

2. The digital art director for Conde Naste,

3. And also named Caroline, like moi!

New hero? I think so.

Check her out, Caroline Andreieu.

♥ Lini.

Brain Food

I am mentally exhausted.

It's occurred to me how much emphasis is placed in our society to give us energy to carry out our daily tasks. Energy supplements, protein shakes. Go the extra mile, drop a pant size, drive through Starbucks.

I don't think my body is tired, my brain is. The need to constantly brainstorm and come up with ideas can be very draining. At least if I felt fatigued, I could sip a macchiato and body [plus taste buds!] would be revived. My brain however, wouldn't roll out ideas any faster. You can't drive-through for inspiration. Ideas aren't caffeinated nor do they come in containers named after Italian numbers.

I just want some ideas. On anything. Thoughts. On life. On a post to write. On something to say. On a place to visit. On something to do. On a design to make. My brain is thirsty for inspiration. Super thirsty. I'm talking I need a mental venti-four loko, double shot, 5-hour energy boost. Anyone?

Help.

♥

Lini.

Want, Want, Goose.

I get these ideas in my head to try new things. Sometimes they're little ideas, perhaps a venture to a different restaurant. Sometimes they're a little more adventurous, like the time I decided to get my lip pierced in Paris on a school trip many, many years ago.

Note to reader: your mother will likely be unhappy upon your return home, as will your chaperones.

Recently, I developed an interest in Buddhism and spent a sunny day stealing my neighbor's wireless and reading about it. I really liked it quite a lot, minus the few things...

Like the whole you shouldn't really want things thing... Because I am a girl who unfortunately really loves things.

Doc Marten USB.

So sexy, I love you to pieces.

I can see my roommate digging this. Clever, nutrious, cute- approved!

A Barbie iPhone app.
For me to decorate my virtual nails.
And I have a Droid so I can't buy this?!?!
Listen, before you judge me, just stop and take a look at how cute the poddle nail is!

Guerrilla promo for some movie.
This looks bad not to mention weird. But I do love me some guerrilla promo hype art.


Now this? This is just awesome.

Not to mention listening to Dance in the Dark got me to finish that extra mile at the gym earlier.

So I don't know how much room there is in Buddhism for beddazzled flashdrives and needlessly labelled fruit quasi-cupboards, but I do know there's always room to be nicer to people.

So I will try that out for now. Maybe later I can stop lusting after Barbie aps and such?

♥

Lini.

No Pants, No Problem

Are we ready for it?

Another post filled with shit I fell in love with while I should have been doing something else.

But how can I resist? The world is just filled with such pretty things!

MoMA pole dance experiment, blurring the forms of architecture.

I won't pretend like I entirely get it or read the whole article, but doesn't it look fun to play in? And I love those colors!

I love me some We Are Handsome. I can just look at their prints all day. Just don't ask me to pick which I like best, cause I can't. Check their lookbook out, drool.

Look, I can't tell you if my love for bodysuits is residual of my intense fascination with a certain unnamed popstar. I can't tell you if it's because I think they're the more comfortable than regular shirts. I can't tell you if it's because I just love hyped out pseudo-hipster clothing. I can just tell you I rarely meet a bodysuit I don't lust after.
And these have bones on them?!
Pinch me now please.
All below are Black Milk Clothing.

Spaceman ♥

I question how flattering these are, but last I checked they're sold out, so maybe I'm wrong!

Ultra cool, Anatomist Leggings by Black Milk.

Back to the task at hand,

♥ Lini.

Bleed Like Me

Warning: inappropriate images. Which you now must realize if you're reading this.

I am a big True Blood fan. I am not a big Sookie Stackhouse fan, she the blonde bitch with the main vampire man for those of you not following. Three seasons deep, she has however said something I can relate to. [Though moments later, so made me hate her again by performing the above when much better suitors were available for her.]

When she broke up with the boyfriend, she said she spent their entire relationship dealing with the hardships because she believed eventually they would end. Eventually, they would be able to be together and, for lack of better words, live happily ever after. Then, after one incident too many she merely stated, "That's never gonna happen for us, is it?"

Is it gonna happen for anyone?

Whether it be going through school hoping you'll step out on the other end into the "real world", or putting everything you own into a business expecting it eventually to succeed, I feel everyone puts up with all kinds of shit everyday. Why? We hope and believe the shit we live through is just the road to bliss and there's something better on the other side.

Is there something better on the other side? Or does one battle replace another? I keep anxiously wanting to graduate. I keep thinking I'll have my diploma, find a career, turn in my application to reality and wait for all my dreams to come true.

Maybe three seasons of True Blood were just preparing me for that moment. Sookie's one moment of good sense.

It's never gonna happen for us, it is? At least not how we want it to. But maybe that's not so bad after all.

♥ Lini.

Meow Mix.

Today, I blog for my cat who I love to hate. Because she is a nasty little thing. Who is ugly. And mean. And really my sister's cat. And having surgery tomorrow. And whether or not I like admitting it, I love her stupid evil cat self to death.

This is for you Annabel ♥

Now I am off to watch Batman Begins. Seeing Inception Again put me in Cillian Murphy mood.

♥ Lini.

Stud Muffin

I woke up today with a headache.

Once upon a time, Marc Jacobs said he was sick of seeing girls in studded out everything.

I love you sir, but I strongly disagree.

So, here's to what I feel will never grow old and to what I feel is currently being jammed into my brain. Ouch.

Steampunk bike, studded with love.

I once dressed at a fashion show and had that first pictured bitch of a model. I wish she had these shoes to wear. And I might have poked her with them, on accident of course.

Though I love this, it's not exactly my next swimsuit of choice. Cute though!

Beautiful. I love that it's not black, making it less harsh. RIP McQueen.

Casual table, you know.

For people who hate their babies I guess. Studded pacifier.

C'est tout.

♥ Lini.

These Are My Obsessions

The other day I checked my voicemail which I rarely do. I had a messaged from a friend demanding I update my blog because she couldn't live without it anymore. I couldn't tell if she was kidding or not, but far be it from me to be responsible for someone's demise via lack of blogging.

I have no theme today. Just videos you should watch. Songs you should hear. And pictures of things you should probably buy. For me. Or yourself. Whatever.

Biggest girl crush I have. Alice Dellal for Palladium Boots.

I dig these accessories. Coco & Breezy.

Love the background music, appreciate their stuff. We Are Handsome, Aussie Swimwear 2011.

Music: Grace Jones, Love You To Life.

Perrrrrfectttionnn. Lingerie, Obey My Command. [I believe they will.]

Takashi Murakami Watch. So, so cute. I think it's man's watch but I love it anyhow.

Minna Parikka Shoes, as are the pink ones below. I do love ♥

Cleobella Half Moon Clutch. I love this color. I wanna make it work for Fall.

See about. mmmm ♥

Zipper Nails, Laura SofiaKoski. I do love me some zippers.

Crazy Pig Ring. This is super duper awesome.

Cardona Bonache Accordion Shoes. Someone made this instrument not nerdy? I salute you.

Camera Lens mug. Cleverr.

Hope you got your fix my dear friend.

Dammnit, school starts way too soon.

So long, sweet summer.

♥ Lini.