a gypsy's life's for me

kate moss - V magazine Sept 09( photos from tfs)

continuing with the gypsy theme:Fleetwood Mac & their terribly 80s video for gypsy

 

sail on, sailor girl...

You may have noticed this banner in my sidebar over the past week or so and I thought I'd just do a little post to explain it as it is getting down to the wire...

that lovely lady is Emily Richmond and she is on a mission to raise funds for her solo-world-circumnavigation-extravaganza. When I found out about this project I thought it was so very cool that one 24 year old gal was ready and willing to do this all by her lonesome. here is a little more about what she is doing:

"FULL PROJECT INFO AT www.bobbieroundstheworld.com!

the plan.
circumnavigating the world by boat: 24,000 miles in 24 months.

EXPLORE remote towns in far-away lands.

CONNECT with people from various cultures. interact, document, give.

CONSERVE energy by utilizing alternatives like wind and solar power. research and promote developing initiatives in sustainability around the world.


the route.
Below is the planned route for the trip. A more detailed itinerary with specific ports and mileage markers will be uploaded closer to departure. For now, this is a rough outline for how to move through the world in 24 months while navigating the various oceans at the proper weather windows" ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT so make a pledge here






Do you too think this an incredible mission?! Do you want Emily to reach her goal? Do you have a few spare dollars burning a hole in your virtual pocket? then, by all means, go visit her site and make a little pledge!! did I mention there are incentives?? well...there are! AND you can read this splendid post by Miss Laura Jane Faulds of NoGoodForMe.com to learn about the newest of these incentives.

Ok, I'll stop bugging you now (but don't forget to pledge here) - have a great weekend everyone!!

PS: I couldn't help myself from posting this uber-cheesey Rod Stewart  "Sailing" video in honor of this boatcentric post. He must have spent a fortune on makeup back then...yikes.


***UPDATE***Thanks to everyone who helped Emily reach her goal!!

some birds

I'm a self-confessed dork and I get so excited when this woman's seasonal short films come out. This one, entitled "Birds of a Fether", did not disappoint and Miss Erin herself is the star this time around...

Erin Fetherston Autumn/Winter 2009

Now, where did I leave my glitter-encrusted trumpet? hmmm...

ultimate leading man part 3: Harrison Ford

This is the 3rd and last installment (for a while, anyway) of ultimate leading man. I can think of no better way to close it out...I love, love, love Harrison Ford.
Admittedly, he hasn't done many (good) movies lately but he has many many great films under his belt so we forgive him.

"Indie" between takes...

"Han Solo"? yes, please

how can you not love über-geek "Dr. Jones"?

While best know for the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises (which I think most people have seen), I would highly recommend watching one of the following:

Blade Runner (1982): He may be covered in grease and sweat for half the movie but, trust me, in this case it works in his favor! The gritty futuristic cityscape thrown together with bits of art deco decor and 1940s fashion makes for an eerie backdrop to an equally eerie story. **Please watch the Director's cut if possible - it really is that much better. (trailer here)Frantic (1988): a great film by director Roman Polanski. Harrison plays an American doctor whose wife suddenly vanishes while the couple is visiting Paris. Harrison, Polanski & Paris = an all around entertaining cinematic experience.
Regarding Henry(1991): this is one of those movies that I always catch the tail end of on channels like TNT at 1am on a Tuesday. It's been a while since I watched it in its entirety but it is definitely worth seeing. Warning: there are a few tear-jerking moments but (without giving away too much) I love his interactions with his daughter post-accident. You really fall in love with his character by the end of the film.Sabrina (1995) I know it can't really compete with the original and many of you will think it blasphemous that I liked this remake so much (I own both versions) but the story is so wonderful and this cast has really great chemistry - It's also fabulously 90s, in a good way. Harrison's Linus Larrabee is a little more appealing to me then Bogart's - it's easier to understand why Sabrina would be wooed by him in this case. Sydney Pollack directed it so it can be bad, right?!
lastly...I'm sorry but I laughed so hard when I found this picture and had to include it!

enter the dinner dress

Ok people, I am officially ready for fall after this gorgeous editorial from British Vogue's september issue...

How about you?

Model: Freja Beha Erichsen

Editorial: Enter the Dinner Dress

Magazine: British Vogue

Issue: September 2009

Photographer: Javier Vallhonrat

scans: thefashionspot

oh, karl...

I found a little "profile in style" about dear old Karl on the NYTimes site and it made me giggle a little. Don't get me wrong, I love Karl. Everyone knows he's a sartorial genius but there is also something truly satirical about him. I'm assuming he has a sense of humor about himself (to a degree, anyway). I think you'd have to to pull that "Karl-ness" off. Anyhow, this is more of a profile on his homes over the years, really. I especially like his current apartment - so overwhelmingly modern industrial but with this gigantic over-stuffed comfy bed. When you'll see it you'll think "Of course that's what his bedroom looks like"!

Profile in Style: Karl Lagerfeld
(sorry I couldn't embed it! It loads pretty quickly though)

Just how many homes does Mr. Lagerfeld have these days, anyway??


Happy Weekend!

Hong Kong Garden - - Siouxsie & The Banshees

wild ambition

Photographer, Nick Brand. I am thinking anyone who can turn wildlife photography into this deserves some serious attention. I have never seen anything like his work and I'm still not quite sure how he managed to capture these incredibly magical scenes.Born and raised in London, Nick Brand studied Film and Painting at St. Martins School of Art. He started photographing in December 2000 in East Africa, beginning the body of work that is his signature subject matter and style. He no longer directs, devoting himself full time to his fine art photography now. Brandt's first book of photographs, "On This Earth", was published in October 2005, by Chronicle Books, with forewords by Jane Goodall and Alice Sebold (author of "The Lovely Bones") and in September comes his newest book, A Shadow Falls.

more of nick here

DJRD is One Year Old!

I've been seeing a lot of these Blogiversary posts lately - I think it's because the days are longer in the summer so more people find themselves ready to start up a new project or blog in the summertime. This is just my theory anyway. But I do apologize that you have to skim through yet another (mildly self-congratulatory) blog anniversary post...But...

It has officially been one year since I started this little blog! I have to stop and give myself a pat on the back for keeping it going twelve whole months without missing more than, I think, 4 days or so. Yay me! (that would be the self-congratulatory bit)

When I started I really didn't have a clue how long I would keep it up. For someone as busy as me, a year of continuous blogging is quite a feat but truthfully I would love to (and will) do more with Don Juan's Reckless Daughter. I don't want to make any specific promises because that can be a deadly trap for me but I will tell you to please keep popping by because there will be lots more to come in the second Act.

SO, I'm sure you're wondering (ehem) "What on earth can I get DJRD to help ring in the next year of fabulous blogging???" WELL...funny you should ask...as a blogiversary present you can simply leave a comment or better yet link my blog on your own blog - that's the best virtual gift I can think of!

But seriously, thank you all so much for your comments, support and most of all your own blogs for continually inspiring me even on my most uninspired days!

and now, a video to share but don't worry love has not actually left the room, I just like the song! and its another great video by the Belles of the Black Diamond Field!

reckless daughter wardrobe

Surprise, a weekend post! I've been promising to do more (ie: any at all) personal style posts for quite sometime and I told you I would get around to it. As I am sure most of you know, it's quite a time consuming thing putting together wardrobe shots and I simply don't have enough free time when the lighting is acceptable outside and not a ton of room inside to work with. That being said I will try harder to do more "reckless daughter wardrobe" of posts in the future.

I've been pretty tired of my closet lately - especially since it's still fairly hot during the days and that limits the amount of fabric I am willing to pile on to my body - but I've been making myself dig around in the closet and dust off some oldies. like this playsuit from Vain & Vapid (ss08)

playsuit: vain & vapid, shoes: vintage

And this dress, which is at least a year and a half old and I haven't worn it in ages.

dress: forever21, belt: vintage, necklace:a gift, hair: a mess ;)

drive to dallas - - the fiery furnaces

this mess we're in

I'm not a huge fan of Marie Claire and to be honest I not that much of an Ashley Olsen fan BUT I think some of these shots from her Ed in the Sept Issue are gorgeous...

I love that the backdrop seems to be in shambles yet is somehow so elegant.

I want to run around that amazing apartment in my couture knickers too!

pj harvey & thom yorke (of radiohead) - - this mess we're in

have a lovely weekend everyone!

this tornado loves you.

I need a little blog break for the moment - I'll be back with a proper post tomorrow or Wednesday. In the meantime - Neko Case sounds & looks great on this Letterman performance. I wanted to share...



cheers!

DJRD's ultimate leading men:: part deux

Continuing with the DJRD's ultimate leading men series...

Exhibit #2 "Bogey"
I have to admit, when I was younger I didn't really get the Humphrey Bogart thing so I understand if you think I'm a little nuts at first. Like most, I'd seen Casablanca and the Maltese Falcon but I don't think I really understood the appeal (or the films for that matter!). Sure, he was a good actor but to me he just seemed like a grumpy, grumbling older man. I think it was seeing Sabrina when I was in my early teens and then later in Dark Passage - opposite his real leading lady Laurel Bacall - that changed my mind.And to be fair, I think it's likely his leading ladies who helped me understand his appeal along with the more likable characters he played throughout his career. The rough and tumble exterior seems to be masking what's really going on with this dude. The end result is pretty hot. I mean, who doesn't love a man in a trench coat and fedora or a tuxedo for that matter?I've also been reading Lauren Bacall's autobiography (for WAY too long, incidentally. I must finish it!) which may be the reason Humphrey popped into my mind when coming up with my ultimate leading men list. None the less, if you're looking for a good introduction to Humphrey Bogart I would say start with one of the following:

Dark Passage (1947) Though it may be a tad obvious I now see the importance of Casablanca (1942)


and my personal favorite: Sabrina (1954)



Have a great weekend kids!


PS: I'm still open to your leading men suggestions!

mid-week inspirations

I missed my alarm this morning. By a long way. That hasn't happened in ages but I gave me an excuse to have a slow morning, take my time getting ready, read my emails, gather strength to go out and face the rest of this week head-on. So, I thought a little wednesday inspiration was in order. I have posted some of Sandra Freij's work before but am particularly liking this set at the moment...


the colors reminded me that summer is heading toward it's close but that there is still time to soak up the last precious drops. (more here)

additional inspiration...