I am so happy that Jabbawockeez won America’s Best Dance Crew!

I love to dance and I remember practicing and learning new steps with friends. I used to love any talent show or school performances that required dance or acting. There’s something about practicing and getting a move down and using that in front of everyone.

The thing that I love about the Jabbawockeez is how tight and precise they are with their movements. Which I know from experience takes a lot of practice and dedication to have everyone be in sync. This crew from San Diego uses masks and gloves to add some drama to their performances. Also, I’m not sure but I think their name comes from a Lewis Carroll poem and if that’s true, then I heart them even more.

Plus, their vibe reminds me of some friends and an ex-boyfriend who used to compete in dance-offs. So, it’s very sentimental to me. Here are some performances. Also, check out MTV overdrive for more videos!

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♥ the alchemist

Yes, yes we know florals are everywhere!

In nature, on dresses, in your hair.

Perhaps.

There are times that I think I’m very close to being sick of the floral overload with clothes already…or am I? Done right, I can appreciate it. Done wrong…hmm.

These thoughts will not stop me from rocking my thrifted floral dresses and mixing and matching them with interesting patterns and textures, though.

I have realized that I am not sick of seeing gauzy, images with flowers. I’ve added many to the inspiration board.

Case in point, these images from Ellegirl Korea are just romantic and magical enough to keep me inspired.

Is there anything that you might be close to tiring of but still find inspiration in?

♥ the alchemist

As they say there are no new ideas.

Everything is pretty cyclical and there are many reincarnations of a basic idea. Besides trends in fashion there are trends in hairstyles that are have circular moments of revivals.

One of those is the bob.

Back in the 1920’s, the bob haircut was a blunt cut basically level with the ears all around. This was a huge departure from the long locks that were in fashion. With the popularity of Coco Chanel, Clara Bow and Louise Brooks the bob became the must-have hairstyle for the younger generation.

So, last year I did some research for a speakeasy party that I was attending. The kind of party where everyone would get dressed up to the nines,  in authentic style of clothing for the era, hairstyles, the works.  Oh what was the reason for this fabulous fete: all to celebrate the end of Prohibition. That’s the end of Prohibition. Let that thought simmer for a moment. 

So, I’ve had this image stashed in my files since the end of November. Here is the glorious Louise Brooks, the original jazz baby.

I mean, if this is not the epitome of glamour, then I don’t know what is.

So, this started me thinking about this classic hairstyle and it’s many interpretations and manifestations.

Although, Rihanna just went super short with her hair, didn’t she look lovely in this hairstyle?

I had a bob several years ago and that particular cut was mostly influenced from these two fabulous versions of Ms. Natalie Portman’s bobbed hair.

Here in 2002: this was the look that made me want to cut it to my chin and pretend that I was a glamourous movie star. It was this look that made me swoon.

And the original bad-ass haircut from one of my favorite movies ever (seriously, I must have watched it at least 15 times) Leon, The Professional.

Even at a young age, I thought this was a rocking hairstyle and for the longest time I wanted to be Mathilda…well, without all the family issues and messed up childhood.

It’s just that everyone in that movie was hardcore and I just wanted to be hardcore with a bob.

Don’t think its just the ladies, who rock this look. Please!

There’s the iconic drawing of the little Dutch Boy and No Country for Old Men is proof that if you want to scare people put a man in a bob.
                           

♥ the alchemist