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premeditated murder of minutes
“Who has never killed an hour? Not casually or without thought, but carefully: a premeditated murder of minutes. The violence comes from a combination of giving up, not caring, and a resignation that getting past it is all you can hope to accomplish. So you kill the hour. You do not work, you do not read, you do not daydream. If you sleep it is not because you need to sleep. And when at last it is over, there is no evidence: no weapon, no blood, and no body. The only clue might be the shadows beneath your eyes or a terribly thin line near the corner of your mouth indicating something has been suffered, that in the privacy of your life you have lost something and the loss is too empty to share.”
— Mark Z. Danielewski, House of Leaves
*many photos via rococovintage pinterest
musician photoshoot: henry in topanga
All photos by Jessie Askinazi (moi!)
old-timey product packaging
Americana relics from the 1950′s-1970′s are some of my favorite to collect and observe. I suppose it represents a simpler time to me; when we were more human than robot, and latching on to nostalgia from eras past is a romantic odyssey. I admire the branding, packaging and advertising from decades ago- especially on common household items which we barely take notice of nowadays.
Likewise, a photo friend who goes by Roadsidepictures on Flickr has similar interests. He likes photographing old neon signs, cars, motels, gas stations, roadside attractions and suburban life; all of which I’m seduced by. I decided to compile some of my favorite images he’s collected of American packaging and share them here.
baked goods and braids
Photo by my lovely friend Tom Hines
voyage to topanga
Just got back to New York after a week-long Californian stint. I’ve always wanted to visit the city of Topanga (as I’ve heard from little birdies that the views are breathtaking) so a dear friend of mine and I geared up and shipped out. I was overwhelmed by the kindness of the community- the open hearts and friendly smiles- and the scenery wasn’t half bad, either! Photos I shot of my musician darling to come… 
my glamour photos at rococo vintage studios, LA
Photos: Rebecca Emily Darling
Styling: Jessie Askinazi (garments courtesy of Rococo Vintage)
Makeup: Jessie Askinazi
Hair: Rebecca Emily Darling
Editing: Jessie Askinazi
backstage with toxic vision clothing
Toxic Vision clothing
lucy clark: surface pattern designer
Oh, very much in love with surface designer Lucy Clark’s modern and lively patterns! I wish my walls were covered in her illustrations.
See more of her bright and cheerful work here! Lucy Clark
April Musings
Screen gem from one of my favorite directors: Available on Hulu’s queue of streaming Criterion Collection films
Comic relief: Pete Holmes. I had the opportunity to see a live recording of his podcast “You Made it Weird” in which he interviewed Michael Ian Black, Jim Gaffigan and other comedic voices. He is absolutely wonderful! Tune in.
Bathing beauty: via Anthropologie
Ashley Judd’s profound and important letter to the public about the media’s lashing out on her for her appearance (and the way women are made to feel worthless in the media in general)
Cannot stop daydreaming about a sleek Rock N’ Roll pant suit, ie: Alice + Olivia FW2012
Elizabeth Olsen rocks this velvet pant suit designed by her twin sissies line The Row like none other: The entire ensemble is PERFECTION!
Visual book musts! Found the left at a table on Bedford Ave (I interned for photographer Nat Finkelstein so this collection of imagery is very special to me) and I’m obsessed with the latest cover of the Style.com print version (right)
Photo display ideas: 1. instax mini pictures on a sheet of decorative paper and framed 2. medium format prints on scalloped cut-out construction paper 3. assembled slides on a lamp shade
Chevron garland I got from ebay so my apartment can look like a birthday party every day
