Blog of the Week

Word of the Week: Optimism.
I felt a very fresh posi vibe from the blogosphere this week; people must have received their new crystals.

Really though, I felt a collective sense of calm and good looking at every one's blogs this week and it really made my day.

Ryan. The pictures from Omaha. Love.

SuperBeast dudes/dudettes. The "am I right or am I right" link is especially nice.

Roxie. For her adorable post which led to this awesome site about lego ads.

Sam. I think reading this really set the tone for how I felt about all of the rest of them. Nicely enunciated dude.

Louisa. Damn the girl has a way with the camera (she's got a romantic eye).

Juri. This might sound slightly negative, but I know Juri and I don't think that's what he means by it. Live your life. Ignore all the bullshit and stop making rules for how it's supposed to go.

Lauren. I'm glad you shared some Yeats. Very nice. Pretty birthday desires too.

Roomie. BSE. Sam & me high-fiving. I will own this print, just need dollars.

Crista Bell loves to travel. I love that about her. She also loves hip hop and tattoos and we're going to see the gaslight anthem this weekend. I told her I'm stealing her most recent tattoo. She didn't mind.

Cody. She and Sam definitely win on the posi-crystal-vibes this week. LOVE.

I feel like a lot of us have had a crazy couple of days/weeks/months/year(s). I don't think any of that will be over any time soon, but I'm glad to see that through it all we remain a happy, thoughtful, creative group of people who push ourselves and each other to be those things.

posi-fresh ya'll.

With that being said. It's a TIE. Never before in the history of BOTW have I declared a tie.

Sam & Cody. Keeping it real.

All Day Ery Day.

I stare at the internet all day. Sometimes I am completely inspired by people and their thoughts/images/work/emotions on display. Sometimes it makes me laugh, other times I question humanity, and frequently I steal it and display it on this blog.

What a wonderful, useless, necessary tool the internet has become.

Two favorite things on the internet today:
http://yimmyayo.tumblr.com/ - today it isn't safe for work. Ryan - you're welcome.
http://jezebel.com/ - always good. #8 image of the J. Crew spread is my fave too.

A Few Randoms

So I've snapped a few pics in the past two weeks that I wanted to throw up. Nothing much to do with each other, but all pretty cool. Enjoy.

This is what the Target Center hallways look like when you're trying to find seating to listen to the President of the United States give a speech about healthcare reform. >>>

This is what the Target Center looks like when those people find seats.

This is the President. I had a nice view of his butt. I also liked his speech:

There were some crazy ass protesters outside, but not as many as I expected to see. This is the day the STP police were dicks to Chase.

Totally different day...and it was adorable!!!
I went to the park to lay out with Esther Eve. Sam and Tucker met me after a coffee date. Walking around the corner and we ran into June!!!

Cutest Frenchie ever:

Went for a run the next day. Was treated to an amazing sunset on the way home. Ran inside, grabbed the camera and snapped a few shots.

Had a work meeting/party at Memory Lanes. Dropped Tucker off at Umber to tear-down. He discovered someone had moved his sculpture without his knowledge. That was a bummer.

Went to E-Rock at First Amendment for Inkala's show/going away party. Awesome.

Then we went to the front. Kyndra, Me, Amelia. Cuteness.

Esther Eve approves:

BOTW (day late)

Oops. It's Tuesday. Have a distraction this week.
Lots and lots and lots of good stuff to look at on all ya'lls bloggies this week.

Tucker Jaymes on that mobile tip:

Getting Beasty:

Roxie's post about where she'd like to place her books was delightful.

Louisa continues to delight:

Lords of Apathy. Favorite post this week was about Andrew Cuomo. Cat Mitzvah didn't hurt either:

Bla Bla Bla. (Hahaha).

Delightful: (plus she sent me a present last week).

Dear Chase,

Awesome.

This is so NOT because she hinted at it...but the winner has got to be LOUISY YOUNG JEEZY. It may have something to do with the cute photos of me on her blog. JS.

Things I Like.

Dear 1950 Ducati 60,

Please be mine.

Love,
Ashley

I'd settle for:

Um...yes! >>>

Hi Kate Moss. You're sexy.

Special place in my heart:

Over the top cute. They hurt to look at. Because they're SO cute.

In case you haven't heard (i'm in love).

This is rather nice:

I love this. (sometimes mean things are very very funny).

Hope you're all having a great day.

Bad Day Remedy

Having a bad day? I was. A REALLY FRUSTRATING, ANNOYING, ANXIETY RIDDEN DAY.

Just watch all of these and your bad mood will go away (mostly). I promise.

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE trailer in HD

Alice in Wonderland

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Exclusive Clip

The Twilight Saga: New Moon Trailer


I'm pretty sure most of you dudes don't care about that last one, although I know a few who liked the first movie and probably want to see the second. I didn't link to either of you - your secret is safe.

Feeling better?

New York Fashion Week

New York Fashion Week. A lot of it is making me very happy. Optimism abounds in Spring.

Just had to throw this one up first as a DON'T. Other than this monstrous outfit Thom Brown got it right.

See! This is Thom Brown getting it REALLY right >>>

This would be REALLY right, except for the footwear. Please don't encourage the use of flippy floppies with an outfit of this caliber. >>>

Erin Wasson x RVCA...not hugely impressed with the line but liked a few pieces. Give me a bra and an open shirt any day.

Straight outta Dynasty:

Tiffany Amber scores with this color. Fabulous. >>>

Normally not a huge Herve Lege fan, but the muted metallic look is a win.

Jewel by Lisa. A mini with capped sleeves? Love.

I thought he was making a price-point line, but then I saw this? Christian Siriano had a few stunners in my opinion >

There are a few collections that are doing no wrong:

Alexander Wang (duh):

and Derek Lam. Oh Derek Lam...I heart all of thee. >>>

SO GOOD!!!

Lacoste!

Monochromatic makes me so happy, and Lacoste does it so well. Plus I'm mega psyched on her hair scarf/ribbon.

Yes Please. Thank you.

Rag & Bone. Keeping it classy.