|
|
i started Keep Calm & Carry On last summer as a means of sharing the things that interest me- with my friends and anybody else who stumbled upon my site after a failed search for this WWII poster. most of these interests lie in the domains of food, fashion, and design, but today’s post is an exception. two of my friends are involved in a group called ChangEducate, which seeks to “raise awareness of poverty and to empower students to make a difference” through a DVD-based curriculum. by targeting the self-perpetuating problem of poverty through youth education, ChangEducate is taking a practical, efficient approach to an increasingly pressing issue.
of course, ChangEducate needs funds in order to put this plan into action. they’re currently in the running for a grant from the Pepsi Refresh Project, which is giving millions of dollars to people, businesses, and non-profits with positive ideas. the selection process is voting-based, so please click here to vote for ChangEducate. it’s a quick and easy process, so do it today (and tomorrow, and the day after- voting continues until the end of march.) much love and thanks from both myself and the wonderful people behind this project!
KC&CO,
Bessie
photo via
hope you all had a happy weekend! i spent a lovely sunday morning exploring the maisons du chocolat in my neighborhood with my valentine. below, a few of my favorite photos:
KC&CO,
Bessie
my dear readers, i hope that your vision is blurred by love this weekend . . .
. . . or if not by love, then by a few glasses of sparkling wine. happy valentine’s day!
KC&CO,
Bessie
these lovely watercolor, gouache, and ink paintings by Alejandro Cardenas (art director of Proenza Schouler) . . .
 
 
. . . remind me of this graffitied statement in the 4th arrondissement:
(”art makes money intelligent”)
KC&CO,
Bessie
via
how great is this “tattoo house” in victoria, australia?
KC&CO,
Bessie
happy new year’s eve, my dears! i’ve had a wonderful time sharing my favorite finds with you this year, and i can’t wait to continue in 2010. hope your night is filled with good conversation and laughter, and sealed with a perfect kiss.
KC&CO,
Bessie
i’m a huge sucker for beauty products in pretty packages, and i swear that i’ve tried half of sephora’s offerings. here are a few of my tried-and-true favorites:
  
  
  
  
1. bare escentuals- bareMinerals (medium), 2. benefit- benetint, 3. guerlain- terracotta blush & sun (sun kissed,)
4. too faced- chocolate soleil bronzer, 5. guerlain- prismissime mat & glow (sunny) 6. stila- smudge pot (golden noir)
7. bare escentuals- buxom lash mascara (black), 8. smashbox jet set liner (bronze), 9. givenchy- magic kajal eye liner
10. jack black- intense therapy lip balm, 11. l’occitane- almond apple sweet peel, 12. weleda- skin food moisturizer
. . . all at once! just kidding.
all products from sephora unless otherwise noted
KC&CO,
Bessie
She shares your love for old Friends episodes, stilettos, and long sunday brunches. She doesn’t mind when you borrow from her lovely jewelry collection. She sings along to songs, even when she doesn’t know the words. She shows you the humor in even the messiest of situations, and you value her opinion incredibly- whether it’s about your love life or your new shoes.
{a sequined dress with striking cut-outs, so she turns even more heads than usual}
{a silk-and-glass statement necklace to add some sparkle to simple ensembles}
{cashmere robe that she can snuggle into after a long day}
{frames that add a dose of quiet glamour to any ensemble}
{and heels that show off those dancer’s legs of hers}
KC&CO,
Bessie
just discovered areaware’s great selection of wall decor:
from whimsical decals . . .
. . . to quirky mirrors (i need the aviators) . . .
. . . to this hilarious incense-holder, where the ash falls directly into the hand . . .
. . . i love it all.
KC&CO,
Bessie
amidst these wintery gray clouds, i’m dreaming of the coast . . .
 
. . . of new zealand, at the lodge at kauri cliffs . . .
 
. . . of morocco, at madada mogador . . .
 
. . . of china, at the homa (hotel of modern art) . . .
 
. . . of seychelles, at the round island praslin . . .
 
. . . of st. barths, at eden rock . . .
 
. . . and of antigua, at hermitage bay.
all hotels via mr. and mrs. smith
KC&CO,
Bessie
|
|
