Discovery Channeled

Discovery is what happens when Rostam Batmanglij (keyboardist and producer of Vampire Weekend) makes love, sex and magic with Wes Miles (singer, Ra Ra Riot). The duo's first LP, called surprisingly enough, LP, was officially released last week, but ever since tracks leaked in early June, Dscvry has been playing on my ipod on repeat .

When John Met Paul

Today, July 6th, marks the 52nd anniversary of the date John Lennon met Paul McCartney at a garden party in Liverpool England. That fateful day in 1957 has led to a musical and fashion legacy that continues to influence both the sounds and styles of today. 

Nifty stuff, non?

Clockwise from upper left: Coat: A.P.C. Necklace: Lizzie Fortunato @ Charm and Chain. Sunglasses: Vintage Christian Dior. Shoes: Marni. Bag: Topshop. Belt: Zimmerman. Dress: A.P.C. Booties: Zimmerman. Top: Topshop. Turtleneck: Land's End. Faux Mustaches: Pipefitter Madison. 

DOWNLOAD: Dirt Off Your Shoulder - Jay Z & DJ Danger Mouse (from the Grey Album)

... The Grey Album is a combination of Jay-Z's "Black Album" and the Beatles "White Album".

SAMPLE SALES

If you're in New York or Los Angeles this week, definitely take a gander at these sample sales, from Kid Viskous and (holy duranomo!) ALEXANDER WANG.

( If you go to the Wang sale, would you be so kind as to pick me  out a few souvenirs? Please? Pretty Please? *winks )

I Can Predict The Future

You asked, I answered. My impossibly stylish childhood photos:

(In case you were wondering, I am sadly not the gorgeous, leggy runway denizen wearing some of Resort 2010's biggest trends [blue denim-on-denim, floral crops and rompers], but the pale, scrawny midget with the messy hair)

I asked my father what my personal style was like when I was a wee tot. 

His reply? "Uhhh...eclectic?". I would like to think that this was his nice way of saying exceedingly stylish, forward thinking and ahead of my time.

Unfortunately, I was a '90's child. Think: leggings, turtle necks, primary and neon colors. Onesie snowsuits. Scrunchies. 

All of this, as you can tell, equals some pretty terrible outfits. My one ounce of awesomeness were my floral Doc Martens.

However, some of my childhood 'faves have been reinvented for the recently released resort 2010 collections. Who would have thunk that a 7 year old could be such an amazing trend caster?!

It May Be June, But It's Been Fall Since January

Chanel Paris-Moscow Pre-Fall 2009 Accessories

(For the record, i want to step through my Macbook screen and walk into the creative Narnia-land that is Karl's mind and never return)

Wangatang

Alexander Wang's F/W 09 accessories.

Source: tFS

Pulp

Source: Pulp

Pulp art book and film; a collaboration between model Joni Harbeck and photographer Neil Krug.

And The Winner Is...

Congratulations to... Stefanie of extraskinny.com on winning the Elizabeth and James deconstructed tee!

Thank you to all who entered... all 347 of you! If you weren't a winner, have no fear... another contest is coming down the line very soon.

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On another note, I'm planning a question and answer post for the near future. If you've ever had a question... now is your chance to find out the answer. Ask away!

Everything You've Ever Known Will Be Different Now

I just recently came back from a trip to Rwanda and Tanzania. I went with a group from an organization called Partners in Health, a non-profit, non-government group. This incredible organization's vision is quite mission is simple, yet brilliantly powerful: to do whatever it takes to provide the best health and social care possible for people in need around the world. PIH operates on a few fundamental principles which have led to the group's enormous success in stopping the spread of infectious disease, feeding the malnourished, providing clean drinking water, and by building schools and hospitals. These principles (access to free healthcare and education, primary care, community partnerships, serving the poor through the public sector and addressing basic social and economic needs) are the basis needed for people the world over to live healthful and full lives.

To find out more information about Partners in Health, and see what you can do to affect change, please visit their webiste.

To view the larger version of each photo, click the thumbnail.

All of the below photos are the work and property of Olivia Fialkow, 2009. To use, copy or reproduce any of these images, please contact naturegraffitiblog@gmail.com

Back in the Hat

... Back from the wilds of Africa

- A total of 34 hours of flying
- 4 flights that showed Marley & Me (possibly the worst movie known to human kind. Sorry, Owen)
- 25 Doctors, students and humanitarians traveling together
- 10 amazing days

... I wish that it never ended. I learned a lifetime in just over a week... I want to go back.

Around The World

I'm going to be in Africa until the 14th...

Expect lots of photos and news very, very soon!