greens, pinks, light blues, skies and sea

Sometimes seeing one photo sets off my memory and I immediately associate it with images I have stored in the back of my mind. While internet-stalking a bunch of Prada lookbooks for a SUPER HUGE IMAGE SPAMMING BEAUTIFULNESS-OVERLOAD post going up later this week, a couple photos from the Spring 2008 sent me digging into the archives of Tumblr as well as my head as well as the folder entitled "can you please just like marry me" on my desktop..Royal Tenenbaums books, neon water Meisel goddesses, Totoro greens, Hanne in the new issue of Numero shot by Lina Scheynius, nebula, and fish grazing in coral (do fish graze?)
Prada, Numero, Nebula, Family of Geniuses, Meisel, coral, second Totoro still. Other photos, Youtube screencaps.

94 comments:

Unknown said...

I loooove my neighbour Totoro <3
and your blog btw, It's so nice finding someone with real taste around my age <3

Tiny Quirks said...

japanese anime <3

Soren Lorensen said...

OH GOD

Hanne

totally inappropriate CRUSH on that creature

Unknown said...

aww so cute i remember the days when I watched totoro in japanese class and in the credits we'd dance along with the little mushrooms and totoros haha. Love this blog post pretty much sums up things I like.

miyuki yoshimura said...

l love my neighbour totoro too. ;)
its so cute.

R. D. C. said...

I've been following your blog for more than one year and yet, you always manage to surprise me!
Long live randomness! :D
I love the pictures underwater/of a galaxy.
The colours remind me of Proenza S. Spring 2010.
Peace,
Rita.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful choice of images. I love Totoro!

stylespotterfashionblogger said...

I hope the beautiful clothes weren't ruined in the water..

Margarita said...

youre blog is sooo cute !

Anonymous said...

That is such a great post of inspiration!! I've never read or seen the royal T's, it was a book yeah?

Gorgeous as usual!

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TIRED MARGOT said...

the totoro stills are ace,
i like the other photos aswell
keep the posts coming tavi




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Mila said...

I LOVE those colors!!!!! I'm so happy you did a post on them:)

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Sandra Azwan said...

wow....what a cool pictures!;-)

Tavi said...

Captain Morgan-Tenenbaums is a movie but a book-wallpaper thing comes up throughout.

Ivy said...

Hey Tavs: I can call you that, right? Sure. Did you know the colors in the outerspace/galaxy/nebula pictures from the Hubble (Hubbs?) telescope are basically faked by Nasa? I always thought if I were afloat in the universe, it would look exactly the pictures and be sparkly cosmic smatterings of pastels. Nope. The human eye cannot see the gasses that the whatevers emit, so Nasa has assigned each gas a color. Also, the Hubbs "sees" differently than us. It's basically just a light capturing machine.

http://www.reddit.com/r/science/comments/af8h7/dear_reddit_im_tired_of_people_bitching_about_the/

ttp://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/astronomy/color_universe_020625-1.html

Ivy said...

Hey Tavs: I can call you that, right? Sure. Did you know the colors in the outerspace/galaxy/nebula pictures from the Hubble (Hubbs?) telescope are basically faked by Nasa? I always thought if I were afloat in the universe, it would look exactly the pictures and be sparkly cosmic smatterings of pastels. Nope. The human eye cannot see the gasses that the whatevers emit, so Nasa has assigned each gas a color. Also, the Hubbs "sees" differently than us. It's basically just a light capturing machine.

http://www.reddit.com/r/science/comments/af8h7/dear_reddit_im_tired_of_people_bitching_about_the/

ttp://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/astronomy/color_universe_020625-1.html

Monica said...

wowwwww, what inspration!
love totoro :)

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Masha said...

Ohh, Totoro is love)

Celia said...

TOTORO 'nuff said...

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Maddie said...

TOTORO!!!

FASHION SNAG said...

Great photos! xo

Katy said...

WOW. Super!

Diane said...

Wow, these images are amazing, so dreamy...so fantasy...especially the first one! Can't wait for the post you said it's coming up!

Have a fun week!

kiss

FashionHippieLoves said...

great inspiration!

X

mustownmore said...

All that other worldly green makes me want green shoes. Love the Prada skirt image. I wish life was more like photos.

david said...

mmmm, love all these images in that order. So ephemeral.

Anonymous said...

My neighbor Totoro and nebula in the same photo post!!! I'm crying tears of joy inside.

xo Jenny

İçimden Geldiği Gibi said...

I remember Tom Cruise Minority Report 2002:)

sarah said...

i've been meaning to see royal tenenbaums forever!! the quest continues ...

Anonymous said...

From high fashion, through Royal Tennenbaums, anime, bottom of the oceans and galaxies above, and back to high fashion. What an amazing inspiration this is, and who would've thought these photos go together and make so much sense! Awesome, Tavi :)

Unknown said...

great colors.

Leonidas said...

your weird. i like you :)

http://thestyleparticle.blogspot.com

Morse said...

Don't know how I feel about the Meisel images. I followed the link to see more; some look beautiful, like the girls are dreaming, some look like crime scene photos. But I'm sure that's the idea, the whole, mildly pretentious, beautiful is really ugly, you're ignorant and I'm enlightened dodadodado... But I digress. Wonderful connection of colors. Though we don't share the same design aesthetic I certainly appreciate your blog and your wit.

Morse said...

Don't know how I feel about the Meisel images. I followed the link to see more; some look beautiful, like the girls are dreaming, some look like crime scene photos. But I'm sure that's the idea, the whole, mildly pretentious, beautiful is really ugly, you're ignorant and I'm enlightened dodadodado... But I digress. Wonderful connection of colors. Though we don't share the same design aesthetic I certainly appreciate your blog and your wit.

Andie said...

preeeettttyyyy piiiicccctuuuurrrres

Jean-pierre MATTEI ( clothings maker who shares some fashion sketches .............................. ) said...

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
HEY ! TAVI !!

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR ?! ^^

I want to see your new hair !!
( And i 'm sure i am not the only one ...Right ? ^^ )
SHOW US YOUR BLUE HAIR !!! ^^

And please, takes the time to come on mine and discover the very moderns garments i made and worn, inspired by djellaba !

YOU WILL ALSO DISCOVER MY DRAWINGS !
( And i will send you some white australian chocolate if you 'll give me some comment ! ^^ )


Huge Kisses,
HAVE A Magical New Week !

Oh !
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Anonymous said...

Gorgeous selection of images!

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kyra said...

I love it

kyra said...

I love it

Unknown said...

LOVE posts like this, and the prada (I think?) photo about half-way down

UshiSato said...

i love the fabulous color ever!!!! sssssoooooo like it!!!


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UshiSato said...

i love the fabulous color ever!!!! sssssoooooo like it!!!


http://www.ushisato.blogspot.com

UshiSato said...

i love the fabulous color ever!!!! sssssoooooo like it!!!


http://www.ushisato.blogspot.com

UshiSato said...

i love the fabulous color ever!!!! sssssoooooo like it!!!


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brightlightsbigcity said...

AWESOME PICS TAVI! I love Totoro! Just the greatest colors, especailly the white and green long skirt with those awesome heels.

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Isabel said...

Dude, I need to start getting into 'colour'. Its a little frightening but I need to conquer it.

Anonymous said...

LOL, totoro green should be a nailpolish colour or something.
'check out my totorogreen nail polish', like that.

Anna said...

I love the sea and sky pictures.

Uh...btw, ONTD (Oh No They Didn't @ LJ) posted about you. http://community.livejournal.com/ohnotheydidnt/43556883.html

They obs don't like your new hair but I love it! Stay blue.

Lau' said...

Hi, I'm Lau'. I have the same age. I'm Swiss (I speak French). You are so cool. I love your blog. I just created my blog, just come look.Can you say "hi" at Marc Jacob, from me, the next time you see his. ;)
thank's bye

http://lau-andherhat.blogspot.com/

Deepali said...

Wonderful images!

elikonthereindeer said...

TOTORO!!!!!!

Sarah Grace said...

The water photos are so interesting and the coral. Great photography and very inspiring photos.

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Christina Catherine said...

I like that you capture this kind of meandering train of though through images. Lookit my neighbor Melvin's house. I think you'll like it.

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C A said...

Prada is the only italian brand that has so much creativity, in the collections and for the campaigns. The mens campaign in China is just magnificent, and so this is.

@ MAISONCHAPLIN.blogspot.com

chronologyoffashion@gmail.com said...

Hey hon,
word of advise on where your success is leading you. Unfortunately in this world, if you're doing something right....a lot of people are going to hate you. As you grow more successful (which I believe is inevitable) you will probably have to face a lot more hate. There are many people who have massive problems with their own insecurities......and strangely, a lot of the time these people are the "cool" people or seemingly "top of their game" (look at how many CEO's have drug and alcohol issues)...others are people just struggling with their every day mundane existence and are jealous of people living out their desires (ah, I believe you'll find this sort slagging you off in your "comments" section). Sadly, these jealous people may even sometimes be members of your family or friends. There is a LOT of them out there. And they will try to hold you back and put you down (i.e all that Dior hat hoo ha. Talk about petty jealousy! Who gives a shiznit about something like that?). IGNORE THEM! Ignore them all!!! Stay true to what you believe in and I promise you, you will do amazingly. I was considered a "freak" in high school, now I'm considered a "trend setter". I was told I "can't do" many of the things I strived towards, now I'm about to begin multiple internships with the organizations I most admire in the world. Ignore the haters, you are something special and they know it, and they are intimidated by it. Particularly when they don't "get" you....which is what happens with unique people. Unfortunately most geniuses through history have been outsiders of society. However, you have a very endearing personality so I'm sure you'll always have as many lovers as haters (hopefully the scales will tilt more to love than hate). The world needs more people like you, you're one of a kind. So stay true to yourself and keep pushing those boundaries, even if it does piss some people off. Because at the same time, it gives people like me a reason to exist in this often very negative world. Thanks for the inspiration. Peace Tavi : )

Avery Gee said...

Heya! I was wondering if I could possibly get your e-mail, because I am a big fan of yours, and also an amateur "fashion designer", and I REALLY want to make you a dress. Like, REALLY. You have such great taste in movies (Royal Tenenbaums, Ghost World, Harold and Maude) and artists (Edward Gorey, oh, how I love him). And I just want to make you something, because you are just so inspirational!!

Avery Gee said...

NEVER MIND, found your email. LOL, really outta keep my eyes open...

little fashions said...

love it when she goes into the turnnel and discovers another place sad in the end she has to leave them tho!!(i'm refering to Totoro

firefly said...

WOW. The fashion people started to finally drown their models. *shot*
Won't the clothes get ruined though?

Miss Tami Lee said...

Mmmm Royal Tenenbaums. Everytime I see that movie I wish I was Margot

Emily said...

awesomeee! i would totally love to raid your inspiration/photo folders

xx

Maddie said...

the dress the floaty lady is wearing is super pretty but she looks like she drown.

Unknown said...

wow, love all those pics.
Love you tavi you are a real inspiration ! enter to my blog:

http://www.thesophieland.blogspot.com

and here i thought you would like this argentinian magazine: www.regiamag.com

yours,

Sophie

Anonymous said...

awesome! i've just started reading and looking through your blog...

fun fact: those are sea-feathers sticking out from the coral there...they are animals related to sea-stars. When you touch the bristle/feather part they grab onto whatever is touching them and pull it in towards their mouth...they are beautiful and fun to play with!

jasmine said...

Royal Tenenbaums - yes!

zoomslow said...

Hi Tavi :-)) Have never seen an episode of "30 rock" so wasn't able to comment on your review :-( BUT - I did buy a copy of "The Royal Tenenbaums" the other day, and I really like it! I can't wait to watch it again 'cause I'm sure it's one of those movies where the more you watch it the more you get out of it. My favourite character is Margot. I'm kinda jealous of how she was a playwriting prodigy - but kinda happy that she wasn't able to capitalise on that early promise [is that bad? :-)]. I also find her kinda anti-personality strangely appealing.

Kool said...

Totoro, Totoro!!!
Love it!
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Nathaniel said...

Amazingly eye-arresting :)

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Sundberg said...

I <3 MIYAZAKI!

Unknown said...

hi tavi,you might you would enjoy this dress that I designed and made, judging from the photos in this post:

http://scsauction.ca/showitem.php?id=99

i love the Meisel photos! thanks for the inspiration

Unknown said...

the interweb wouldn't be the same without you.

Ross said...

Prada lookbooks should just be re-named sensory overload.

Anonymous said...

"totoro greens" ! so perfect.

unintentionally channelled harold the other day
and thought of you. <3

kym

Neo-Provocation said...

Salut, je ne parle pas anglais dsl. Mais si un jour tu arrives à traduir ces quelques lignes, ca serait cool.
J'adore ton blog, et je m'y référe souvent. Je te souhaite une bonne continuation.
Bonne chance.
Tom.

Unknown said...

TOTORO!!!! love you, sweetie, you got mad taste - the miyazaki just sealed it!

i.c. blogspot said...

You might appreciate one of my posts "Schouler de pescado", which is reminiscent of some of your images. Well done my dear!

Maximiliane said...
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Maximiliane said...

Dear Tavi -

great collage again and - as the unpredictable IWANTTHISRIGHTNOW-destiny plays, it took me only some clicks further in my favourite german fashion diy-magazine/blog called "CUT" to find some battlestar galactica goddess-alike batic designs, that made me think over and over again, if I would ever have the guts to get that great blueberrycottoncandy-coloured hair as you do. my roomy tried something like deep purple on me last summer, but it washed out in 4 weeks and I was out of a sudden blond: Total opposite, hair dying chapter failed and closed.

the blog
//http://www.cut-magazine.com/2010/02/01/batik-inspirationen/
the cloths
//http://www.shabdismyname.com/

Best, M

Neon Sprinkle said...

beautiful compilation of photos.
there's a lot of story-telling in them.
:)

jill said...

Yes. They do graze.

Or at least I think so.

Are you coming to London Fashion Week, Tavi?

Linda said...

I just adore your artistic ability. Its just so flawless, I sometimes find it hard to believe you're only like 13. I especially love the first one, it really reminds me of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly. :D

Helen Neely

THIS FEELING FROM WITHIN said...

Loving Prada so mutch(L)

THIS FEELING FROM WITHIN said...

Loving Prada so mutch(L)

Anonymous said...

So I've been following your blog for a little bit, and this post has thoroughly convinced me that we should be bffs.

Just making your day a little bit creepier!

Anna Hart said...

I love Totoro too.

Style Stars said...

lovely pics, enjoyed reading your thought process haha. :)

fall in love with a shooting star...
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Apple said...

<3 totoro! My little brother (hes's 6) is scared of the totoro.

Unknown said...

The meisel photographs are incredible.

Domino said...

The meisel photos are incerdible. Honestly, In the words of Rachel Zoe, "I Die"

you should check out my blog
http://domino-fashionprodigy.blogspot.com

Thank You,
Domino :/

DakotaRose said...

I use to ADORE anime, now its kind of slipped out of my fingers, but i remember watching sailor moon! i use to have the dolls and everything!i should see if i still have those tho :p

Unknown said...

nebulas are so mezmerising! they are so incredibly magical :)
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kiss

aleya padilla said...

hey i dont know if you read all your comments but i love what you do on your blog i have my own to and i was wondering how u put a music video i need one badly thanks a buch

P.S u can leave me a comment on my blog ッ

Anonymous said...

Totoro. Rocks. My. Socks.
YOU HAVE GOOD TASTE IN JAPANESE MOVIES!
I wish i had my own Totoro instead of my bed.
Love, Poppy
Follow me if you want : )
http://poppysperspective.blogspot.com/

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