Grey Gardens (1975) Directed by Ellen Hoyde, Albert Maysles, David Maysles, and Muffie Meyer Source: imdb.com via Lis’Anne on Pinterest No one understands the meaning of the word “eccentric” until she sees this film. Grey Gardens follows the everyday lives of Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale and her daughter of the same name, Edith Bouvier Beale, […]
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This is the article I have been working on about whether or not Fair Trade fashion is a trend among the fashion world. It’s not what I expected to find, but hope exists that fairer fashion is possible. Searching for Sustainable Style An examination of the rising demand for fairer fashion Rachel Lessne, owner […]
Read MoreLes Miserables (2012)Directed by Tom Hooper Source: trailers.apple.com via Eyes Of Le Stage Photography – Suzanne Le Stage on Pinterest I know I’m a little late to give my two sous on Les Misérables and I am proud to say it differs little from the general opinion: no words can fully capture the […]
Read MorePark Avenue: Money, Power, and the American Dream (2012)Directed by Alex Gibney Park Avenue: Money, Power and the American Dream – Trailer from Jigsaw Productions on Vimeo. If becoming more politically aware is your New Year’s resolution, watching Park Avenue: Money, Power, and the American Dream wouldn’t be a bad start. The film opened by […]
Read MoreEvery year, I try to build on my personal style and get a better understanding of what I like might look good, or what I have yet to try. Flipping through my Pinterest boards and Chictopia has given me ideas on what to wear for 2013 and made me realize that I have to focus […]
Read MoreThe past week and a half was filled with cramming, meetings, and papers–not to mention the all-nighter I pulled last night/this morning to finish a 14 page research paper. I’ve been so tired and been so robotic, that I don’t want to do anything anymore! There is only one more week of finals resting between me […]
Read MoreBefore my usual Starbucks run and work, I went to Wish Newport just to browse, but of course, my detour ended with a small purchase. Wish Newport, which sells designer women’s consignment, also sells young children’s designer consignment for babies and toddlers. My cousin is expecting her second son in mid January, so I picked […]
Read MoreMy family and I had a great Thanksgiving–all I have to say is that our fridge is filled with leftovers and pies. My cousin and her son joined us for dinner, and we were happy to have them. We saw Lincoln (2012) in the evening. It was a good film, but it would have been […]
Read MoreThis article is posted on the university’s newspaper site, but I forgot to mention that Green Envy’s products are very affordable–there’s jewelry made from recyclable materials starting at $1! I greatly enjoyed speaking with Rachel Lessne and hope that Green Envy Eco Boutique continues to make a buzz in Newport. Shopping Downtown: Green Envy Eco […]
Read MoreIn the interest of learning about sustainable fashion–a system that counteracts all-for-profit “fast fashion” with ethical responsibility to global communities and the environment–I found Naked Fashion on the library’s online catalogue. Naked Fashion: The New Sustainable Fashion Revolution is written by Safia Minney, founder of People Tree, a Fair Trade clothing company based in the […]
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