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At 2am, I cannot seem to quit thinking about everything I could wear with THESE

..if only I could afford them.  sad, sad bunny :(

Anyhow, my weekend turned out to be pretty crazy, but definitely a whole lot of fun.  Friday night my boyfriend's band played at some of our friends house and it went way better than I expected.  Meaning, the cops didn't show up! 

Before the the party, I headed over to Slice for food and a cocktails with pals Dusty and Jess. 

We got Dusty to take our picture, but apparently he has a fondness for choosing bad angles, so I won't be posting that one!

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I arrived at our funtime shindig with camera(s) ready to go, and after a few VERY delicious sweet tea vodka and lemonade drinks, I was actually running around shooting!  You know, I have to get that liquid courage at these events, otherwise I am just no good.  Here are a few of my favorites from the night..

me + Emil, brought to you by Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka

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That night was fun fun fun, but the next day was rouuuugh.  Therefore, Emil and I decided to take a little walk through the neighborhood and have breakfast down at Johnny Cake's.  On the way there I snapped this with one of my newer Polaroids..

So while I'm thinking about it, I should probably apologize for my lack of posts lately.  I have been nuts busy lately and it's been great, but I haven't had time for much internet fun, other than posting photos to my website and such.  One of the most exciting things I've done was help photographer Joeff Davis do a cover shoot for an issue of Creative Loafing.  They wanted to shoot the cover photo with a Holga camera, but didn't have one or know how to use one, so they found me!  It was actually really cool to see how the real pros do it, and I was totally flattered when Joeff sent me an email later telling me how awesome I was.  Score!  Anyhow, they shot the cover with my holga and my film, and I directed Joeff on how to work the magic with such a sketchy little camera.  So I'll be getting a special thanks in the issue.  Yay!  Let's hope it gets me some work..

And now, I have to run.  Yet again.  However, I will be back super soon to post some fabulous clothing items that I DESPERATELY need.  Oh!  And to share with you all some really beautiful photos I took last night of a local Atlanta aerialist.  SUPER pumped about these!  I'll be cooped up in my loft editing for the next week...

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my favorite photo from the past month, shot from my plane window on a flight to NY.  behold, the Holga magic..

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Wow I didn't realize it had been so long since I've done a post, and now I feel terrible about it!  I have been in high gear nerd mode for the past few weeks, along with being pretty busy in general, so I haven't really been doing my usual fake clothes shopping.  It is sad, I know.  I did however manage to do a slight closet clean out and find an amazing blazer that I had completely forgot about.  I bought this thing from The Limited at least 5 years ago, and it still had the tags on it.  hahaha..

excuse my messy room and the rolling rack.  this is what happens when you have 1 closet in your entire loft.  not cool.

I ended up going out that night and wearing the blazer (I couldn't resist), along with some black skinny jeans from Forever21, this awesome black burnout tee with the tiger face is from UO, fatty silver bracelet from Forever21, aaand I broke in these new strappy pumps from Aldo..

then during more clean out fun, I found all of these pins in my dresser!



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So that was about it for me actually being productive, in regards to my home anyway.  Now, to share why I refer to myself as Queen of the Nerds lately, here are some new additions to my constantly growing collection of stuff..

It's a Polaroid Super Shooter and the Polaroid Big Shot.  (Andy Warhol used a Big Shot, and they are awesome)

There you have it, I've been camera obsessed lately and haven't really been focusing on much else.  Which I guess is a good thing for me because hopefully it will help me make some money one day!  I've been trying to shoot a different camera every day, and so far so good!  Here are some photos from the past few weeks, taken on a bunch of different cameras with all sorts of film.  :)

these last two are my favorite.  these are from last week one afternoon when I talked Jess into walking around with me in the humidity to try out this new Polaroid Blue film.  we only got a few shots before it got too dark, but it was fun nonetheless!

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aaaaand that is all I have for today!  things have been kinda crazy and Emil gets home tomorrow night after being in the UK for a long, long month.  I am very excited but also kind of nervous, which is usually the case.  now i'm off to browse the ol' ebay for more flashcubes and expired film to feed my obsession, but rest assured I will be doing a PROPER post later this week.  I just got the new West Elm catalog the other day and they have so many things I am DYING for!

Oh, and I have to mention this, even though I'm a little behind.  Alexander McQueen Spring 2010 is MIND BLOWING.  I am really living for it, wow wow wow!  Go here!

Have an awesome week!

xo

Adrienne

Photography by Shawn Brackbill

I haven't done a post like this before, but I find some really amazing photographers sometimes and I'd love to share them with you all.  So, here we go!

I stumbled upon Brooklyn based Shawn Brackbill's photography by pure chance (and luck) while I was google image searching for Cale Parks newest album photo. Weird right? Anyhow, I began browsing his flickr stream and lurkin on his blog, and I am now totally inspired. Which honestly, doesn't happen that often when it comes to photography.

Lately I feel like people have been putting way to much emphasis on the post part of photography (too much photoshop, etc), and somewhat forgetting about the fact that you are creating art with your camera. Shawn's work is so simple but so beautiful at the same time, I really (obviously) cannot get over it. 

And now, I will quit blabbing and show you the awesome. These are just some of my personal favorites, but you all should definitely go and check out everything else on your own at http://www.shawnbrackbill.com/

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Lovely right?!  So sorry that I'm a bit behind on my posts.  I've been a bit busy lately and am about to start packing as we speak for my New York trip tomorrow.  Whewww, I cannot wait!  See you all soon and have a fantastic weekend! 

Oh!  And if you feel like it, check out my favorite jam of the day by The Bronzed Chorus.  It's suuuuuper.

xo

Adrienne

mini-vacay

In just a few weeks I'll be leaving town for a weekend in New York, visiting my sister and some old friends.  I miss my old neighborhood in Astoria (Queens) so I get really excited every time I get to go up, even if it is only for a few days.  While there I usually meet some friends down at The Sparrow for late drinks or brunch on Sunday, go visit some of the random/quirky stores that are scattered about, and then head into Manhattan at least a few times for a fabulous dining experience somewhere I've never been.

Soooo, you can probably imagine that I really love it when I have some new fun outfits to wear around town.  Here are a few pieces I've rounded up that I would LOVE to have for my little trip, and in a perfect world, they would all be mine, and due to my new and exciting clothes, I would have the best New York trip ever.

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Bodysuit: Anthropologie,  Chainmail Bag: Vagabond NYC,  Chiffon Knife Pleat Skirt: Vagaond NYC,  Givenchy Booties: Shopbop Belted Sholder Blazer: Topshop,  Butterfly Crop Top: Topshop,  Strike Platforms: Topshop,  Vintage Striped Textured Walking Pants: VagabondNYC  Festival Sweat Tee: Topshop,  Wide Metal Cuff: Forever21,  High Waisted Basque Skinny Jean: Topshop,  Strike Platforms: Topshop * * * * * * Le sigh.  I sure would love all of those things.  In other news, I've been laid up in the bed literally all day, not feeling so hot.  But I will have some photos that I took this weekend up hopefully in a few days.  Apparently my big canon is too fancy to have a timer on it, so for the moment I still have to take all of my photos via mirror.  Oh well oh well. Hope everyone is fairing ok in this yuck weather. xoxo Adrienne ps.  check out my new jams of the week.  it's the new Mew album, and it is amazing.

let's do it

As in, HOUSE CLEANIN! My place has been a total wreck..for pretty much a month now. As you can see, as in example #1 & #2 above. It's been too crazy lately to get much done! :)

So, that is my weekend. Sounds thrilling right?! Hope everyone else is doing something awesome, or equally gratifying I suppose. Also...

Two food lessons learned this weekend:

1. mustard is a terrible substitute for mayo

2. garlic salt makes everything better

x0

Adrienne

downtown/downtime

Yesterday, I did not want to get out of bed. At all. I'm sure I wasn't the only one in Atlanta feeling this though, as it was quite ugly out and drizzly all day. Blech. All I could think about when I was at work was coming home to do absolutely nothing. So other than a few house chores, I spent the night on the sofa, and it was grand. I did manage to take some photos though, gotta document those good times..

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I had a magnificent surprise waiting at the door for me when I got home, so I had to put them on for a photo. They are BEAUTIFUL and my new #1 lovers. Although my toes do go numb after a few minutes, they're totally worth it ;)

Windsor baby was being especially sweet and looking rather lovely curled up on my favorite books, Justine by the Marquis de Sade, and two Giger art books. He's rather fancy, you see. AND have I ever mentioned that we have the same birthday? We are obviously meant to be.

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I then headed over to Nasty Gal to browse through their new items and found a few jewels...

Leopard Cardi by Motel - $68

I HAD to have this. I got the M/L, so hopefully it'll be baggy and awesome. Cannot wait for it!

Concave Stud Ring - $18

I also purchased this ring, as it was fairly cheap and pretty festive! I've worn the same few rings for so many years, I guess it's time to start adding a few more to the mix.

Cosmic Woven Tee Dress - $138

I reallllllly wanted this, but I'd like it to be a little baggy and all of the mediums were sold out. sad bunny :(

Jeffrey Campbell Tower Over The Knee Boots - $138

Yes, more fierce boots that I desperately want, but have yet to purchase. They are actually priced so well that I can have them, but they're all sold out at the time, so I'll check back soon. I'm already planning out my outfits for these, is that sad?

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aaaaand then, I decided to finish off my night with a little delivery sushi from Aloha, @ about 10pm. I know, this sounds somewhat sketchy. and it was. hence the one roll that looks all wonky. the big roll was kinda pretty though, but for the most part everything was tasteless, so I gave it to cat. he didn't eat it either :/

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So tonight, I think I'll be putting on some rain friendly clothes (being some shorts, a cami, baggy cardigan, & sam edelman zoe boots), and stopping by my beloved Elliott St. Pub for a delicious grilled cheese. I love a grilled cheese. and it's cheap! then, headin home early to listen to some new records with cat. the new Kid Cudi and Mew should be at my doorstep upon my arrival home, and I cannot wait! :D

My weekend seems to be shaping up into a whirlwind of craziness, so I'll be back sooooon. Hope everyone has a lovely evening and rest of the week!

xoxo ~ Adrienne

Obsessed

I don't know what it is, I've really never been like this, but for some reason I cannot seem to get enough pairs of BOOTS. I mean I am reallllly living for them! It's getting pretty pathetic and constantly draining my bank account! So here are some of my currents lusts. I'll start with the best...

Christian Louboutin Nitoinimoi Bandage Ankle Boots - $1195

I swear to you, I almost fell out of my chair when I saw these on the saks website. They are the MOST FIERCE. UGH! Christian Louboutin, you are killing me.

Fendi Suede Platform Booties - $995

For some reason I picture these on Victoria Beckham, which of course makes me automatically want them. I secretly live for her.

Givenchy Distressed Paper Bag Boots - $1375

I really am trying to veer away from so many black shoes and boots, see?

Jeffrey Campbell Suede Over the Knee Boots - $250

These are the perfect over the knee boots for me. Not too dressy, not too casual, just bad ass. Yes please!

Twelfth St by Cynthia Vincent Lindy Boots - $475

More non-black boots, hooray! and I really love these.






Candela Over the Knee Boots - $430

These happen to be my current favorites, I'm guessing, as I have been staring at them on the UO website almost every day. So sad. They are magnificent and calling my name.





Aldo Guadagnolo - $250

I love Aldo shoes, so I had to throw these in there. Kinda plain but still awesome and perfect for those leather shorts that I also desperately neeeeed.

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Wish me luck on finding a wad of cash to buy all of these with! Whooooo! Also, I'm working on rigging up my tripod, since I just got my canon back, so I can take some pictures of my outifts when I need to. I think it's time to get a little more personal on here. ;)

xoxo

Adrienne