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How I wish I could take photos like this:

Via Lisa Rucker

Which is why I have resolved to get a Holga 120N as soon as possible.


Thanks,
Lloyd

If I Were to Build Myself a Dream House

It would look an a lot like this:


A two floor bookshelf filled with books

A view that can see for miles in every direction.

A bedroom that combines comfortable and artistic elements.


Rooms filled with airy open spaces.

And a lounge area filled with exotic pillows I've collected from my travels.

If only. The photos of this wonderful dream house in the Czech Republic were captured by the new york times. Learn more about the construction and inhabitants here.
-Lloyd

On a Road Trip to San Fran

Hello there,
even though it is only spring, I am already longing for summer. I want 80 degree weather and sunshine. I want to go on a road trip to San Francisco. Just me, my car, and a couple of close friends. Traveling with no deadline, only a final destination that someday we would reach. Where we went along the way wouldn't matter. And on that trip, if it were a perfect world, I would be equipped with all of these beautiful clothes:

vest, shoes, swim suit- urban outfitters; shorts- free people; bag- Market Publique; earrings- Modcloth; ensemble made on kaboodle

I am aware that the Canon Rebel Xs is not an article of clothing. But if I had an unlimited amount of money, that's where it would go.

-Lloyd

P.s. On this road trip I would only listen to great music, and this album would be played on high frequency : Big Echo

Ahh, Winter

I find it much harder to be fashionable in the winter, mainly because my survival instincts tell me to layer, layer, layer until I can't move my arms anymore, which usually leads me looking a bit like this:

Er yeah. Not so attractive. Also, I'm pretty sure my cold, cold heart slows down even more with the dropping temperatures, but that's neither here nor there and I suppose you don't really need an actual heart to have proper fashion sense. Anyway.

I am therefore looking for a coat. I am definitely a jacket person (thus the layering), but in my attempts to not freeze my rear end off while sitting in class (our entire school is like hell, but frozen over so that your snot turns into tiny icicles so the entire wffect is one of a slightly congested walrus), so I decided that it might be a good idea to invest in some warmth. I've been captivated by the mysterious appeal of a simple cape-like coat, as the unusual sleeves can take a classic black wool coat and really turn it into something unique.

(modcloth)

(net-a-porter)

(net-a-porter)

(net-a-porter)

Plus, I'd totally feel like a superhero. I like.

- The Tubsters

You Spin Me Right Round

Hello There Readers,
Due to the holiday weekend I too will most likely be posting less over the next couple of days.

However I have been thinking of things I would like to put on my Christmas list- now that thanksgiving has passed it is now the holiday season. One thing I am certain will go on my list is a circle scarf. The fad has grown incredibly in the last couple months, appearing everywhere. As a collector and purveyor of scarves I have been pining for one for months. The ones below are from modcloth and urban outfitters.








Enjoy your weekend!
-Lloyd

Drool...

Dammit, J. Crew, why must you be so expensive?!?! I cannot afford you nor your lovely, fully lined blazers with the perfect gold buttons with tiny anchors on them (shakes fist malevolently).

In case you couldn't tell yet, I delight in dressing like a little boy in prep school. Don't make fun.

- The Tubsters

Wishes

Hey there,
I don't have much to say today- too much work to do a proper post. However I would like to say this:

I wish I looked like this everyday.

Her glasses are undeniably chic. Her scarf has incredible detail and colors. Her bag is such a classic Chanel. Her skirt is so flattering. Not to mention the casual elegance she exudes. I am overcome with envy. I found this photo on the Sartorialist's blog, and if you've yet to see it, go there now.

That is all,
Lloyd

Senior Citizen

In perpetuating my sister's opinion that I tend to dress like my father, I've been wanting a pair of classic oxfords for a while. I think it's definitely in part because of the contrast between the old-man connotation of timeless shoes against some of the more modish aspects of my style, but something about oxfords is strangely appealing to me. Unfortunately, I am far from being able to afford any of the higher quality leather shoes, but I am on the hunt for some cheaper alternatives (open to suggestions, por supuesto). Although I can't exactly stomach the price for some gorgeous Bruno Magli stunners, I do have my eye on these lovely (though still relatively expensive) Frye Erin oxfords (the gray version kind of makes my heart weep).


There's always something endearing about the old-geezer assthetic (hey, I carried around a pocket watch in the fifth grade. Shut up.), so we'll see how far into it I get until some kid offers to help me across a busy intersection. Because that kid is dead, man.

- The Tubsters

Where the Wild Things Are, Redux

Playing off one of Lloyd's posts from before about Where the Wild Things Are, I was reminded of a collection from Opening Ceremony inspired by the movie, as well as why nobody above the age of 3 wears footie pajamas. Although there's definitely some covetable outerwear present in the line, some of the apparel is rather akin to the "fashionable," $300 and upward equivalent of a potato sack that sprouted fur. To be fair, when the weather gets cold, people tend use the frigid temperatures to justify any sartorial abominations (UGG BOOTS HELLO). Perhaps I should elaborate.

Cute!

Very cute!

Good for keeping your femoral arteries warm!

That's... Interesting!

Now, don't look at me like that.

Well. Hey there sexy.

OH MY GOD IT'S A FLEECE JUMPSUIT. WITH FEET.

Simply put, I appreciate the effort, but the outlandish feel of the clothes relegates the majority of them to Halloween-only status. Such a shame, such a shame.

- The Tubsters

Urban Playground

Known for cutting edge innovations in a world where absurdity is the norm (helloooo, crazy physics-defying shoes) Balenciaga's newest collection features the leather pants and biker chic urban grunge of that girl at your school who cuts class but has really cool jeans.


Disregarding the crazy mash up of design techniques utilized to create this show of street-warrior fashion, the juxtaposition of fabrics is what makes me drool. Combining recycled, natural, synthetic, whatever, is a feast for the senses that takes the fairly generic wardrobe standby of jeans and a tee to new levels of stunning.

But I'll stop now. Let's just look at the pretty clothes.

via Style.com

- The Tubsters