Ten For EST

TEN FOR EASTERN STANDARD TIME

Writer's block/vacation/winter has kept me away from this site for a week. I haven't had one thing in particular that I've been focused on writing about- too many things happened in the past week and my brain is on overload. Here are a few things that have been on my mind:


















1. POMMES FRITES AT BALTHAZAR
The best meal by I had by far in the city this past weekend.. Croque Monsieur/Madame? and french fries so good I can't even remember the words In 'N Out Burger.





2. ONE OF THE NICEST THINGS ANYONE HAS EVER SAID TO ME
I received an email from someone who I am a big fan of and it has totally made my week.


















3. HILLARY CLINTON IN THE PERSIAN GULF
Hillary at her best: stonefaced, bold, and empowered. A strength that never falters, inspiration that grows and grows.














4. TYPE RECORDS 53, 54, & 55
Type has established itself as one of the finest and most cohesive labels out there right now. I am reminded of how Touch used to be maybe 7 or 8 years ago- everything from the covers, the music, and the sense of lost/forgotten yesterdays is in complete synchronicity. Alphabet 1968 by Black To Comm, Give It Up by Zelienople, and Landings by Richard Skelton. Coming soon is the final record by The Yellow Swans which is sure to be a classic.



















5. THE ROLLING STONES
I can't stop listening to them. I often forget just how powerful Let It Bleed really is. Gimme Shelter, You Got The Silver, Monkey Man, Live With Me.... songs don't get much better than this.
















6. "THE ENDING, FOR SIMPLY BEING ITSELF WITHOUT APOLOGIES, IS PEERLESS"
The latest Top 10 list for Criterion comes from Michael Atkinson. The quote is from his thoughts on Kiarostami's A Taste Of Cherry. This film has been on my mind a lot lately, but I've never been able to think of words that can describe it as perfectly as this.



















7. GARANCE DORÉ & SCOTT SCHUMAN AT BAND OF OUTSIDERS
Two of the three reasons I started writing again in the first place (the other would be Gwyneth Paltrow) in person. I was so not expecting to see them that night (I was really only looking for Kirsten Dunst), but when they walked past I could have fainted. To see them at my first fashion show, and to have my first show be my favorite designer.. too much for one night is all I can say.















8. ROGER EBERT
There is a heartbreaking feature on Robert in the latest issue of Esquire, written by Jeff Labrecque. Speechless, but still so much to say. A dedication and love for the cinema that is simply unequaled. I still make it a habit to check for a new Great Movie every two weeks. Keep strong, Roger.. we still need you.


















9. MARC BY MARC JACOBS PRIMARY COLORS BLAZER
At Barneys this weekend, this blazer completely jumped off the rack at me. I completely fell in love with it and it just might have to be one of the VERY FEW purchases I am allowing myself for the rest of the year.



















10. "SORRY ANGEL"
I first really fell in love with this song when Charlotte sang it last month, but the more and more I listen to her dad's version I love it even more. Such a perfect song.