Must See: Bill Cunningham New York

I'm here to tell you about an absolute must-see in theaters right now - Bill Cunningham New York. It is one of the sweetest and most entertaining documentaries I have ever seen! Alyssa and I took to the streets yesterday in an attempt to break away from the dreary weather and found ourselves dying over this man's outlook on work and life. Not only has he made a name for himself as a coveted fashion photographer in New York City for literal decades (which is a feat in and of itself) but he managed to do so while living an unpretentious, quiet, almost solitary life. His take on the world and how he sees it is absolutely fascinating. Not only that, but he has an appreciation for art that is nothing short of contagious. Even more astounding is how a skinny, quirky guy in a blue smock can make himself relevant years and years in an industry that prides itself on being the most exclusive of them all.

If you are fortunate enough to find it in a theater near you then I say make a date for yourself. You won't regret it.

"Bill has chronicled the intersection of fashion, society and culture in New York for over fifty years like an anthropologist... Bill's rigorous work ethic, his joy and passion for his subject matter, and the simplicity with which he lives his life; all of that is an inspiration." - via

Genius

I (like everyone else) am hugely inspired by The Sartorialist blog. I look at the images daily, pull my favorites out of the bunch and hold onto them for a day when I need to look back and remember what I once found cool. This short film by Intel looks at the genius behind Scott Schuman's approach and what makes him find beauty in the everyday. I am struck by his lack of "formal" training and his strength in self-refinement when it comes to photography. He has taken the basic idea of "beauty in the eye of the beholder" and created a phenomenon.

Like he says in the video, it will be interesting to see how his work will transcend time and depict our generation for years to come.

Below: the short film and a few images I have loved.

the sartorialist

Just Marvelous

Oh to be talented. The kind of talent that makes people marvel, the work that compels a second look or the ability to make others downright envious. If I got a wish, that's what I'd wish for. Today I present to you something that makes me do all three...

(Black and white images of New York City's Fall Fashion Week.)

From Me To You

I'm obsessed.

"Nobody puts Baby in the corner"

I came across these photos of the Green family while perusing Lauren Larsen's (local talent! fellow Chi O!) photography blog. I immediately fell in love with the way that Lauren captured this family, and most importantly, these two little girls. The older one looks perfectly sweet in each photo, while the younger one looks like she has a trick or two up her sleeve.

I love how happy she looks in the first family image and then gets progressively "over it" as the shoot goes on. And will you just look at the way her little feet are dangled over the yellow chair in the last photo? Gets me every time.