More Than A Woman

The Calm

THE CALM

Band On The Run

BAND ON THE RUN

This is my dinner party dream guest list.

From left to right: Anita Pallenberg, Marianne Faithfull, Mick Jagger, Stella McCartney, Huma Abedin, Hillary Clinton, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Moss, Mario Batali, Sofia Coppola, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Catherine Breillat, Ina Garten.

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.

Goodbye MMIX

GOODBYE MMIX


1. ANTICHRIST - What else is there to say? The most intense movie since Saló and the most beautifully personal thing I've ever seen. This is movie-making as it's meant to be: fantastical, transportative, haunting, poetic, unnerving, and unlike anything real life has to offer.

2. IRM - Better than I could have even hoped.. I still play 5:55 all the time, but this is the sound of freedom and loving who you are and what you've been given, all done in a way that only Charlotte can.

3. ISABELLE HUPPERT, PRESIDENT OF THE JURY - I fell so hard for this woman this year, its not even funny. As President of the Jury at Cannes this year she was so regal, so elegant, and truly has the presence of no other. Easily the best actress we've ever had. Simply devastating.

4. SECRETARY OF THE STATE HILLARY CLINTON - Of course she's doing a great job like we all knew she would. This is a woman made of stone, an inspiration beyond compare: tireless, selfless, and determined. I still hang on her every word and melt every time I see her on the news or in the paper in some faraway place just doing her thing.

5. BAND OF OUTSIDERS - The obsession carried over from last year.. The overdyed oxfords still take my breath away.

6. BELLA SWAN - This was in many ways the year of Twilight for me. A little late, but I finally caught on. New Moon anticipation was crazy, and it was so worth the wait. The books are lovely; Bella and Edward are truly one of the all-time great love stories.

7. LIMA, PERU - Coastal, foggy, colorful, restorative, and so far away..

8. NIGHTY NIGHT - Julia Davis as Jill Tyrell is my favorite character in the history of all characters.

9. BON IVER - His song from Twilight and my trip back to WI were what finally sealed the deal for me on this guy. Lately he sings me to sleep.. there really are no better songwriters around today.

10. VIVIANNE'S MIDDLE EAST FOOD - For giving me something to look forward to every Thursday and still making the best meal I've ever had.