Theo Wenner photographer

I'm into Theo Wenner's photographic work lately. It's candid and grainy taken with the simplest lighting. He's apparently Liv Tyler's new bf. Who cares. I do care, however, that he's photographed the xx (bottom photo).

[Sourced from The World of Photographers.com]

dark magic

Even more vague inspiration: I get a sort of goth pilgrim vibe from all this. Thass just me.

[Nordic braids and white collars | The Blair Witch Project x3 | Andy Goldsworthy's supernatural landscape art photography x2 | the cover of New Brigade by Iceage | Vogue Italia prairie people | The Villiage was kinda scary when I was 12 | Children of the Corn is so messed but Malachi rules | Knit bonnets are cool @ Rochas FW11- Gabby I hope you wore yours this Thanksgiving]

*Also see: White magic

Ben Lee, Kathleen Hanna- 'i wish i was him'

[D, G, A Chords]

Well, it may sound stupid when I say it out loud 
Like I'm just jealous of his silver cloud 
He's crazy as hell, he drinks diet Coke 
He gets his NMEs sent by air not boat

I wish I was him 
He gets the girls at his feet 
With all his cool friends 
He gets his records for free 
I wish I was him 
He has no enemies 
I wish I was him

Well, he's got six different flannel shirts 
Airwalks not thongs 
He even understands the words to Pavement songs [yes!]
He's got his little fan club and his guitar toys 
He loves Smudge and the Beastie Boys

Originally performed by Ben Lee (ahh he's so small and Australian in the video!) I Wish I Was Him covered by Bikini Kill's Kathleen Hanna is almost equally cute. Luckily for Ben and Kathleen, although you can't necessarily be 'him,'  you can dress like him. Here's some boy clothing inspiration to make up for the exclusivity of the hairstyle post! I composed a listography SWAG checklist last night on the train home and included one point as "girls who wear slouchy guys' clothes." Not sure whether I want to share the entire list quite yet, but I'm thinking it over. On the other hand, I'm 100% certain on the fact that skinny ties are ultimate.

[70s swagger glasses via Vogue UK | Blue jean boiz gang | Skinny ties are so sweet via H&M mag | Balenciaga FW04- sheepskin aviator jacket | Loafers and a b-ball hat | Male models being goofy in black on black | Luella FW03 featuring boyish cuts and VANS | Totally trashed mens jeans are prime for skating | Jean on jean via Stop It Right Now]

hipster boys saying no

Sometimes you should take no for an answer. I would include the song Say Yes by Elliott Smith, but the train Wifi won't gimme youtube, so you're SOL I guess. No but really, look it up guyyz! The ironic juxtaposition of my facetious drawing + the earnest plea of Elliott's quavering voice asking you to "say yes" will provide you with enough mixed messages, there's no need to ever fall in love!

Hair 'DOs

Here are some hair ideas to spice up your life. Drowning in self-doubt? Any one of these styles might make you see a 0.5% improvement. I'm sorry for secluding my male readers and those of you without long hair, but if it's any consolation, it's a beautiful October day! Okayy..aaand, here's an awesome Jamie T. song that you should listen to while walking down the street so that you can feel super confident and cool. I hope this covers all my bases.

[Cutest pigtail variation | Cleanest ponytail | Metal hair clip thingy | Friendship bracelet hair]

self-indulgent nonsense

nü emo

I hold the belief that the way that you dress is in direct correlation with what you listen to (solid thesis no?). Music is my biggest inspiration in every aspect of life- it affects any art that I create, things I do, see, wear, people I connect with... Music has so many facets of inspiration that affect me both emotionally and intellectually, guiding me along my path of choosing who to be. Lately I've been listening to Sunny Day Real Estate and have become a believer of black-on-black clothing. Coincidence? Nope.

Emo used to be cool in a 90s underground shoegaze way, but its reputation was trashed by a bunch of those 'scene' types listening to My Chemical Romance. I mean, the term originally meant musicians with emotional, confessional lyrics- let's reinvent emo to mean what it meant in the first place- check out my mix (both new and old!) then give yourself a choppy haircut in your throes of teen angst.

Nü Emo [emo revival] MIX: Seven- Sunny Day Real Estate Parasite- Nick Drake Whatever- Elliott Smith Mistaken For Strangers- The National Dead Shark- Liz Phair Novelty- Joy Division Honorable Mention- Fall Out Boy Kale- Nerves Junior Creep- Radiohead Fireman- Jawbreaker Shook Down- Yuck You're With Stupid Now- Aimee Mann

[Freja being androgynous in Harper's Bazaar | Black on black- stringy hair optional |  Kim Noorda w. a turtleneck and chain | THE nu emo-cut via i-D mag | Long black skirt-yep, black sweater- check, pin straight hair-mhm via H&M mag | Crazy about YSL's minimalist Fall 2011- CHOKERS are rad |  Acne Fall 2011 minimalist and monochromatic | Prada Fall 2006- stained lips, that's all | Luella's use of Vans and creepers in her fall 2003 collection. This is how it's done.]