An Old Navy Peacoat

I used to have an peacoat of my grandpa's from his time in the Navy and after seeing this beautiful coat from Burberry Prorsum, I am wishing I still had it. The failings of youth! Maybe I will check out the surplus for one come fall. 

Not to mention those boots!!

River of Light

We are lucky enough in Calgary to have the city producing a summer long art program about our beloved Bow river. I am especially excited for the project called "River of LIght", by London based Creatmosphere, in which 500 illuminated spheres will be released at various points along the Bow on August 21st. The Louise Riley bridge (on 10th st NW) and the trees along the river will be lit also, and when I say lit it is more than just lights, they are colored as well and make for a surreal and fantastic landscape. You can participate by making your own sphere and releasing it or by volunteering. Here are a few shots from various other installations by artist Laurent Louyer and Creatmosphere.

From the city's website, 


August 14 - 21
For seven nights, three-foot, illuminated floating spheres will be located along the Bow River. These lit spheres will be colour programmed to highlight glacier melt, streams and rainfall that sustain the Bow River.  On the eve of  August 21, a total of 500 inflated, illuminated spheres will be launched from various sites along the river.

Flintstones

I don't usually reblog stuff but this guy is a genius. He found, and made ready for you to download, the background music from the Flintstones! So great! I watched that show religiously my whole childhood at lunchtime and it is a huge part of my frame of reference. I am just trying to figure out how to make one into a ringtone.

Hoyt Curtin Rocks: A few old Flintstones music cues

Ponytail

I have been growing out my trademark bob since January because I miss my ponytail! I am glad I started when I did because it should be ready for this Louis Vuitton look for fall. Now my only question is; bangs?

Let Me Off Uptown

Anita O'Day plus Gene Krupa with Roy Eldrige! Swingin' man!

Cabin/Cottage

In the east they call it a cottage but in the west we have cabins. Usually in the woods or on a lake. Mine is both and I tell you, I wish I was there now! 

Fabrizio!

I want to know him! Thanks to the Sartorialist for any possible introduction.