Werner Herzog reads Madeleine

Here is Werner Herzog's hilarious interpretation of the classic Madeleine tales. You may also enjoy his renderings of Where's Waldo and Curious George.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=57EDxvldLD4

Fuck Yeah, Mick Jagger

I came across this blog that has the most incredible candid vintage photographs of Mick Jagger and the Stones. Who knew Mick had such an affinity for dressing in drag? There are more great pictures of Mick with Bowie, Dylan, Hendrix and James Brown among others.

http://fuckyeahmickjagger.tumblr.com/

Portraits of America's Endangered Species

Joel Sartore, who has been called the Richard Avedon of animals, traveled from coast to coast, compiling portraits of American wildlife on the brink of extinction. I love how his photographs of these largely overlooked and unknown creatures give the animals such character against the black or white backdrop- especially the California tiger salamander.

There are more incredibly photos here on NPR's website by way of National Geographic: http://www.npr.org/blogs/pictureshow/2010/03/rare.html

Dries Van Noten

I know the last couple of posts have been pretty fashion-heavy, but that being said- check out the latest Dries Van Noten winter 10/11 collection...dayumm. This essentially sums up my own personal aesthetic or a more polished version if I had a bottomless bank account. I'm in love with the mixing of leopard with stripes and bold patterns as well as the belted trenches that give the collection a contemporary take on the French new wave look. Enjoy!

Leslie Mann for Band of Outsiders

This isn't exactly a fashion-centric blog, but I can't resist sharing these photos from Boy by Band of Outsiders polaroid look book featuring my own personal girl-crush, Leslie Mann, as well as Dave Franco and Donald Glover. Who knew homegirl could look so fierce? Kudos, by the way to Band of Outsiders for featuring my favorite comediennes in their campaigns (Sarah Silverman was their previous spokesmodel).

The Evolution of Cigarette Advertisements

NPR compiled a list of vintage cigarette advertisements since the 1920's. One that particularly stuck out was the MURAD ad, which features a woman looking at her beau admiringly since it was considered taboo for a woman to be seen smoking in public. But, you have to admit, the catchphrase: "Reach for a Lucky instead of a Sweet", is quite catchy. It seems by that by the 50's, Cigarette companies had to abandon the cigarette- as- asthma cure or the ultimate emblem of masculinity and opt for marketing towards women which meant one thing: staying slim. I know the ad featuring the baby is supremely creepy, but I couldn't resist.

Click to see more: http://www.npr.org/blogs/pictureshow/2010/02/cig_ads.html

RIP Art Clokey

Art Clokey passed away on January 8th, 2010. Larely responsible for the popularity of stop motion clay animation, he began his career with the production "Gumbasia," a hypnotic and lush exhibition of his talents as an animator. Later he went on to create the popular television show Gumby inspired by trips to his grandfather's farm as a child. Originally released in 1955, his playful relationship with clay as a medium is reminiscent of the Eames video's where they explore textiles such as fiberglass and plastic. Stay tuned, I have more to say for this piece but I think I've just been shot with a horse tranquilizer and must bid you adieu for now.