Never Never Never Give Up

JESSICA KAGAN CUSHMAN

Truer words were never spoken.

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Weekly Bag

Big Heart Tote

I have decided to start a weekly feature called "Weekly Bag" which will highlight new handbags on the market and others I find interesting. This week I thought I would start with something whimsical by Marc Jacobs. This "Big Heart Tote" is roomy, colorful, and adds some playfulness to an otherwise boring work week. Since it's the Marc Jacobs label rather than Marc by Marc Jacobs, the price is rather high for a tote ($1,895), but the cute fluttery hearts almost make it worth it. What do you think?

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Greed

MICHELLE WILLIAMS AND NATALIE PORTMAN in"GREED"

FRANCESCO VEZZOLI "Greed"

MARCEL DUCHMAP "Belle Haleine: Eau de Voilette"

One of my favorite artists Francesco Vezzoli has just produced a film (directed by Roman Polanski) about a fictitious perfume called Greed. The film stars Natalie Portman and Michelle Williams and is currently on view at Gagosian Gallery in Rome. In the film Portman and Williams fight over an ornate bottle of perfume, which is adorned with a label featuring an image of Vezzoli in drag. Vezzoli's film is a nod to the father of ready made art, Marcel Duchamp, who once took a bottle a perfume and pasted his own label on it. Duchamp's piece entitled, "Belle Haleine: eue de Voilette" also features a portrait of Duchamp dressed as his female alter ego Rrose Sélavy, the photo was taken by none other than Man Ray. As an artist Vezzoli has long been preoccupied with the concept of truth, seduction, and I would say irony...all of which are present in his latest film.

Vezzoli's piece is on view at Gagosian Rome through March 21, so if you're lucky enough to be there check it out!

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Gagosian Gallery

Alexander Wang

I have recently fallen in LOVE with Alexander Wang and his collections. His clothing is a mix of chic and sophisticated wear to work pieces with a dash of urban utility mixed in. He received top honors in 2008 from the Vogue/CFDA fund, and he is only 24 years old to boot!

I recently purchased the piece above, with is perfect for both work and going out.

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Alexander Wang

Twitter

I recently joined Twitter, although I must confess I don't really know what to use it for. It's fun to follow the "famous" people on it (Lance Armstrong, Jimmy Fallon, Britney Spears among others) but unless your friends are on it I think its kind of pointless...maybe my feelings will change over time and if more friends join, haha THIS MEANS YOU JK!!!

If you do decide to join though my username is : LeighNM follow me!

NEON

MICHAEL KORS FALL 2009

If you know me, you know just how much I am obsessed with neon. Thank goodness for Mr. Michael Kors, who is keeping the trend going for Fall 2009! The hot pink trapper hat is my number one pick....

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About the Oyster

SCONSET LARGE BRIM HAT

SIGNATURE HAT BOXES

I know "the world is my oyster" is a somewhat cliche phrase, but for me it relates to a small hat shop on Nantucket. The store, Peter Beaton, sells fine straw hats and other preppy/Nantucket centered attire. Their logo or motto is "because the world is my oyster" and they print the phrase on t-shirts in a preppy pink color. While I own one of their t-shirts I do not yet own one of their hats...something I have wanted for a long time. The phrase reminds me of the store, which reminds me of my summers on Cape Cod, family, friends, and my wonderful (for the most part) life.

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PETER BEATON

Welcome!

Hello,

Welcome to my blog...I am not 100% sure how this thing will take shape or what direction it will go in but I am hoping you'll join me and find out....

xox

Leigh