super.fine

moving on...

2011-07-12T15:38:00.001-07:00

all this...and more.

at ctothelee.tumblr.com.

yeah CuDDer

2011-07-10T18:16:00.001-07:00

happy father's day

2011-06-19T13:33:00.001-07:00

here

wow

2011-06-06T20:53:00.000-07:00

said that Gucci taste good, but Dior taste amazing

2011-05-30T21:19:00.000-07:00

here

want

2011-05-30T20:15:00.000-07:00

...the makeup, shirt, nails and THAT STRAWBERRY.

swag

2011-05-20T13:23:00.001-07:00

here

peachy

2011-05-20T12:47:00.001-07:00

here

fast lane

2011-05-17T08:21:00.000-07:00

murderous verses from two of rap’s finest

holy shit = 2:10

here

baller ass shit

2011-05-17T07:57:00.000-07:00

LOOK AT THE GUCCI!!!!!!!

here

human

2011-05-16T18:02:00.000-07:00

“I couldn’t handle school. I just felt like it wasn’t for me. I felt like the outcast.
No one understood me. So I dropped out. Don’t judge me for that, but you already are.
I wanted to follow my dreams. School wasn’t for me. Well, I followed my dreams.
I’m successful too. The girl I loved was still with me. The only other girl in the world that cared about me was with me.
I was on top of the world. I was touching the sky. I felt good. I was the best and I wanted people to know it. People began to judge me. Telling me I’m arrogant and self centered.
Why? Well because I poured my soul into my art and spoke from the heart.
I didn’t let that phase me. The unexpected then happened.
The only girl that truly loved me passed away.
The other one that I loved broke my heart.
My life began to go into a downward motion. I was lost…. I am Kanye West.
I’m just like you. Human.”

- Kanye West

here

anticipation

2011-05-14T11:12:00.001-07:00

here

make her say

2011-05-10T15:38:00.001-07:00

perfect hair

2011-05-02T12:04:00.001-07:00

here

rain rain GETTHEHELLOUTTAHERE

2011-04-25T13:27:00.000-07:00

IT. WON'T. STOP. RAINING.

so I'm shaking off the shitty weather by listening to this on repeat & watching this sweet sunset video.

kanye's coachella set

2011-04-19T09:44:00.000-07:00

HOLY FUCKBALLS. IF I HAD KNOWN THIS WAS THE SET LIST I WOULD HAVE QUIT MY JOB, SOLD MY LEFT KIDNEY AND SACRIFICED MY LIFE TO GO TO COACHELLA!

Watch the entire show (yes, the dude put on a fucking movie) here

Set list:
H.A.M.
Power
Jesus Walks
Can’t Tell Me Nothin
Hell Of A Life
Monster
Flashing Lights
Good Life
Love Lockdown
Say You Will
Heartless
Swagger Like Us
Run This Town
E.T. (Remix)
Homecoming
Through The Wire
All Falls Down
Touch The Sky
Gold Digger
All Of The Lights
Stronger
Runaway w/ Pusha T
Lost In The World
Hey Mama

well hello there

2011-04-15T07:41:00.001-07:00

here

hot pants

2011-04-14T16:12:00.000-07:00

...just don't wear them with these.

here

free earl

2011-04-08T13:01:00.000-07:00

I hear Earl is locked up at some juvie center in Utah. Anyone know where? Let's go visit his ass. I'd like to kiss him on the mouth for this one.

these things

2011-04-07T14:47:00.000-07:00

I like them.

here and here

yeezy taught him

2011-04-04T12:41:00.001-07:00

here

never in a million years

2011-03-30T08:45:00.000-07:00

here

I'll take it

2011-03-30T08:40:00.000-07:00

...only 28 million dollars.

see more photos of Luigi Colani's Spanish "Villa Colani" here

strawberry swing

2011-03-21T09:25:00.000-07:00

no shortage of nostalgia in the new accompanying video for one of my fav tracks from
frank ocean's album "nostalgia, ultra."

here

kate moss for dior

2011-03-18T09:09:00.000-07:00

perfectly unpolished

here

spring fever

2011-03-16T14:10:00.000-07:00

in addition to the actual fever I was bedridden with last week, this new warm weather has given me a bad case of spring fever — 80 degrees to be exact.

I'm lusting after springy pieces, like this purse

this sweater, skirt and shades

and if two birds kissing over an egg on a ring doesn't scream spring to you then...I'm sorry?

I Got Love

2011-03-16T07:48:00.000-07:00

Yes, I know, it's not Regulators. You're welcome.

RIP Nate

here

cookies & cream

2011-03-14T20:27:00.000-07:00

structured chiffon in black and cream.

here

happy birthday grammy

2011-03-14T08:24:00.000-07:00

happy 91st (yes, 91st!) birthday to the only woman I know who still wears Chanel at 90, enjoys squashing spiders with her thumb and never fails to make a dozen best friends at the farmer's market.

above: my mom, grandma and me at my high school's homecoming parade.

below: a few throwbacks of my always classy g-ma below for your viewing pleasure.

My grandma and grandpa posing with their ride in 1943.

1943 again, but this time posing in the hot whip. Love the buttons, two-tone Chanel pumps and those LEGS!

Grandma at 16, on what is quite possibly the strangest picnic of all time. Afternoon tea, dress clothes with overalls, hotdogs and...marshmallows?

this just made my friday

2011-03-11T15:33:00.000-08:00

everybody shut up about how kanye ripped off all these artists (he didn't) and instead let us take a magical, borderline schizo journey into the genius of yeezy.

here

hollywood angel

2011-03-11T08:12:00.000-08:00

My FIERCE girl crush, Adriana Lima, portrays silver screen star Rita Hayworth in the latest Vogue Brasil.

here

sick installation

2011-03-04T12:34:00.000-08:00

“Any Colour You Like” by Dev Harlan

here

gisele is hot

2011-03-04T12:19:00.000-08:00

...just in case you forgot. or are blind.

gisele unzipped by hedi slimane for v magazine

here

black hand side

2011-03-04T11:52:00.000-08:00

onSMASH said it best - this is definitely "some relaxing hip-hop speaking real ish."

oh, and did I mention how much I missed you in my life, Styles P?

listen to Black Hand Side here

more hype

2011-03-04T11:29:00.000-08:00

another hype williams production.

it's definitely no "all of the lights" but...weezy in a fur hood, skinny plaid tie and military jacket?

I'm happy.

here

lasers leak

2011-03-01T08:23:00.000-08:00

Warning: this is not F+L or The Cool (in case you can't read...in which case, get the fuck outta here.)

Lasers is straightforward, with far less intricate lyrics, more booming instrumentals and mainstream hooks than we're used to from the old Lupe. We know he has already publicly expressed his distaste for this album, even before its release, but don't let that discourage you from appreciating it. It's Lupe and it's still DOPE AS HELL. While I'm not married to every single track - unlike Dark Twisted Fantasy, natch - there are quite a few gems on Lasers that blow the weak ones out of the water.

4 out of 5

01. Letting Go (feat. Sarah Green) 5/5
So good and so unexpected — it figuratively shit all over me.
02. Words I Never Said (feat. Skylar Grey) 3/5
Everyone else seems to love this song, but I can't get on it. I don't hate it, but need to give it a few more listens...
03. Till I Get There 4/5
Chill banger.
04. I Don’t Wanna Care Right Now (feat. MDMA) 3/5
Don't hate Lupe for this one - he came hard with the requisite club track.
05. Out Of My Head (feat. Trey Songz) 5/5
Headbanging tribute to the ladiez. I predict myself dancing to this in the mirror while getting ready to go out. Or right here in my cube at work...
06. The Show Goes On 5/5
Lupe didn't rip off Float On, it's called sampling. And it's close to perfect.
07. Beautiful Lasers, (Two Ways) (feat. MDMA) 5/5
One of the most anticipated tracks. Much stronger lyrically, incredible overall. Only wish there were more than 2 verses.
08. Coming up (feat. MDMA) 5/5
Uplifting attempt at a Tupac-esque anthem. For the girls and the hood. Clearly, as I just realized I'm clapping along...
09. State Run Radio (feat. Matt Mahaffey) 2/5
Not a fan.
10. Break The Chain (feat. Eric Turner & Sway) 3/5
Lupe DID his thing on the flow. This is probably the most epic-sounding track, but I'm not feeling the hook. And WTF did Sway say?
11. All Black Everything 4/5
Here's the Lupe we know and love. Thoroughly enjoying the sample - reminds me of a vintage Disney movie.
12. Never Forget You (feat. John Legend) 5/5
Love me some Legend. Addicting beat and a beautiful album closer, IMO.

Lasers comes out on March 8th.

march

2011-03-01T07:18:00.000-08:00

here

organizing the bookcase

2011-02-24T13:58:00.000-08:00

this reminds me — I need to organize my closet.

here

reminder

2011-02-24T11:38:00.001-08:00

here

brass & bone

2011-02-24T09:59:00.000-08:00

here

nostalgia, ultra

2011-02-23T09:49:00.000-08:00

meet frank ocean. a little chris brown at his finest meets lupe meets depressed 808's kanye.

read review here, download here

note to self: no more fur pillows. they are hard to actually sleep on.

2011-02-22T09:53:00.000-08:00

here

rodarte

2011-02-21T07:58:00.000-08:00

huge "fan" of these hair accessories spotted last week at Rodarte's Fall 2011 collection. Now...how to DIY this look?

here

so dope

2011-02-20T13:02:00.000-08:00

hype williams kills it again.

oh, and can I just say RIHANNA.

here

leroy

2011-02-18T08:40:00.001-08:00

this one's for danielle.

here

fresh friday

2011-02-18T08:18:00.000-08:00

lupe goes bacon on HAM

poetry with pusha

monster gets scary G.O.O.D.

french connection

2011-02-17T13:06:00.000-08:00

fucking love this movie. love this shot even more.

here

guess who

2011-02-17T11:48:00.000-08:00

Jeremy Scott fall 2011 runway show

here

good mood

2011-02-17T09:59:00.000-08:00

mood boards in action

here

bathe my ape in your milky way

2011-02-16T10:04:00.000-08:00

of COURSE kanye knows a bar out in mars.

listen here

sexy moles

2011-02-16T08:29:00.000-08:00

moleskine launches journals with community-sourced designs

here

I like you more than

2011-02-14T08:53:00.000-08:00

happy valentine's day!

I like you ALL more than (insert various shit Chelsea likes.)

distant relatives

2011-02-13T19:53:00.000-08:00

sick video from three favs: Nas, Damien and Nabil

here

no ordinary day

2011-02-10T11:21:00.000-08:00

happy birthday to my most favorite person in the world!

Day 8

2011-02-10T11:06:00.000-08:00

Dolman Sweater: Gap

Jeggings: J Brand

Suede OTK Boots: Dolce Vita

Scarf: Hotel Gift Shop

Pyrite Necklace: Swank Boutique

not so diff'rent strokes

2011-02-09T12:25:00.000-08:00

they're back! OR, they never left?

download the newly released single "Under Cover Of Darkness" here

thoughts?

monster remix

2011-02-09T12:08:00.000-08:00

this made my week

here

haute wallpaper

2011-02-09T11:29:00.000-08:00

wallpaper is cool again

(how gorgeous is that last one?)

here

30x30

2011-02-09T07:48:00.000-08:00

Alright, so not the entire 30 — I'll get a shot of the shoes tonight I promise! I had to post something before people thought I backed out (I didn't.)

13 Tops. 3 pants. 2 skirts (including one tutu...) 6 sweaters. 6 shoes.

Outfits so far. God, I look like a douche.

Sweater: ByCorpus

Tunic: Forever 21

Jeggings: J Brand

Boots: Chinese Laundry

Initial Necklace: Urban Outfitters

Blouse: Juicy Couture

Jeggings: J Brand

Riding Boots: Franco Sarto five years ago

Scarf: Hotel gift shop

Sweater: Free People

Striped Top: American Apparel

Jeggings: J Brand

Riding Boots: Franco Sarto

Jacket: H&M

T Shirt: American Apparel

Jeans: True Religion

Suede Wedges: Michael Kors

Scarf: Urban Outfitters

Douchebag Smile: That's All Me

Lace Top: Forever 21

Jeggings: J Brand

Suede OTK Boots: Dolce Vita

Pyrite Necklace: Swank Boutique

Once it's not -5,000 degrees out I'll get some better photos outside where you can actually see the clothes. I'm sure you'll be seeing these pieces again...

I JUST LOVE YOU SO MUCHHHHH!!!

2011-02-08T14:04:00.000-08:00

here

fierce

2011-02-07T13:13:00.000-08:00

Bringing back Riri's fierce spring look for Interview Mag, by Mikael Jansson

here

meet dylan

2011-02-07T07:48:00.000-08:00

you're welcome.

here

holy mother of shoe god

2011-02-03T12:55:00.000-08:00

Most are already aware of my love for all things Rebecca Minkoff (so much so that I received multiples of her wallets this Christmas.)

I've also been lusting after the classic black mini MAB for over a year, and will now be adding her entire Spring 2011 shoe collection to my lust list.

OMFG, I'll take them all.

here

louis love

2011-02-03T12:45:00.000-08:00

The Louis Vuitton Spring 2011 campaign makes me want to strip out of these black leggings, boots and cardigan. but then I'd be naked. and it would still be -7 degrees.

I should just dress colorfully instead.

here

lasers

2011-02-03T12:29:00.000-08:00

Lupe just released his Lasers tracklist, due out March 8th.

I only have one question - WHERE IS THE KANYE?

01. Letting Go (feat. Sarah Green)
02. Words I Never Said (feat. Skylar Grey)
03. Till I Get There
04. I Don’t Wanna Care Right Now (feat. MDMA)
05. Out Of My Head (feat. Trey Songz)
06. The Show Goes On
07. Beautiful Lasers, (Two Ways) (feat. MDMA)
08. Coming up (feat. MDMA)
09. State Run Radio (feat. Matt Mahaffey)
10. Break The Chain (feat. Eric Turner & Sway)
11. All Black Everything
12. Never Forget You (feat. John Legend)

here

I'm a dummy

2011-02-03T09:09:00.000-08:00

I normally try to keep my personal stuff off this blog, BUT for the next 30 days I'm making an exception. I made the executive decision LAST NIGHT to unofficially partake in Kendi's 30x30 Challenge - where you choose 30 items from your closet (shoes included!) and must wear a different outfit consisting of those pieces for the next 30 days.

(Thanks Danielle for the inspiration! And be sure to check her progress on her blog...ow ow! )

Considering I wear black leggings, boots and a huge cocoony black cardigan almost everyday, I figured giving my other clothes some attention was the least I could do for my wardrobe. I haphazardly threw my 30 together last night (that's why I'm a dummy) so this should be, interesting.

I'll be posting photos of the 30 and day 1 outfit later today.

Stay tuned for awkward self-portraits of my adventure...and enjoy the inspiration below.

forget about phil

2011-02-02T11:22:00.000-08:00

I always look forward to Atomicdust's monthly downloadable wallpapers, but I'm especially loving this one.

here

anywhere but here

2011-02-02T07:45:00.000-08:00

planning my (chic black + white) travels for when we get the fuck out of this snowstorm.

here

my thoughts exactly

2011-02-01T13:51:00.000-08:00

the man behind the camera

2011-02-01T11:50:00.000-08:00

Scott Schumann, aka, The Sartorialist, shares photos from his Visual Life with 70,000 readers a day.

(I'm doing my part by sharing it with my 2 daily readers. Hi mom! :)

here

february

2011-02-01T10:12:00.000-08:00

hope you're enjoying thundersnowpocalypsegeddon 2011. these adorable snow birdies sure are.

more really cute things here

the show goes on

2011-01-28T11:52:00.000-08:00

Modest Mouse + Lupe = awesome.

A little pedestrian, but that doesn't change the fact I can't stop listening. Over and over again.

If I'm going to buy "Lasers" I'm thinking Lupe should take MTV’s advice and call Kanye.

here

is this true?

2011-01-26T11:06:00.001-08:00

if so, yeahhhhhhh.

heart attack

2011-01-25T10:46:00.001-08:00

no need to panic, it's of the louis vuitton type.

louis releases some lovely new accessories, including pink and blue leopard print bracelets, girly heart-shaped bags and a Stephen Sprouse monogrammed wallet, appropriately just in time for vday.

(HINT HINT)

here

let's hang

2011-01-24T12:40:00.000-08:00

more adorable miniatures.

these little tiny hangers display your favorite things sans annoying thumbtack holes

here

pencil (he)art

2011-01-24T07:40:00.000-08:00

Professional carpenter Dalton Ghetti carefully crafts the tips of pencils into amazing micro sculptures.

These little hearts were my favorite.

here

vanity envy

2011-01-18T14:36:00.000-08:00

looks like I'll be stocking up on vibrant rose bouquets, mirrored trays and pretty lamps.

ps: bangles in an apothecary jar? genius!

here

happy monday.

2011-01-17T18:57:00.000-08:00

here

oooh sparkly

2011-01-13T08:21:00.000-08:00

sneak peek of louis vuitton's new IT girls for the spring/summer 2011 fashion jewelry collection

here

no one man should have all that flour

2011-01-12T14:52:00.000-08:00

The only thing better than this photo? This blog, dedicated to rewriting Kanye West lyrics about food.

PS: That frosting job is just god awful. Nice work, K.

--------------------------

Oh, and you know I had to include a few of my own (with a little help from Ryan)

Touch the Pie
50 told me go head switch the dial up, and if it bake, then let it bake and watch the flour pile up
Now throw you pans up in the skyyyy
Tart-less
Everything I bought made me...this delicious ham
Laaa. La la la, wait 'til I get my recipe right
Through the Fryer
Dumplings Are Forever
Throw Some Cheese On That (Remix)
Crepe Music
Stove Lockdown
Bake-Up Mr West

new fav

2011-01-12T10:54:00.000-08:00

I know the writer of this blog didn't ask, but just in case...I do.

here

belle fille

2011-01-12T08:57:00.000-08:00

To say Natalie looks absolutely stunning in the latest Miss Dior Cherie campaign is the understatement of the year (hey, I can say that, we're only 12 days in.)

And we all know how I feel about black bow headbands...

From one of my very favorite blogs, dress design decor

louis does it again

2011-01-11T12:14:00.000-08:00

winter rut = gone.

kind of. except that I'm still surrounded by 8 inches of snow.

oh well, these Louis Vuitton Cruise 2011 ads are sure helping.

here

prosciutto. salami. pepperoni. bologna.

2011-01-11T08:28:00.000-08:00

and the most important of the thinly sliced meats: HAM

this single was a little disappointing. ye, you are wearing the epic hip hopera sound into the ground. but, it goes without saying — I am still looking forward to the rest of the album.

friggin' sweet

2011-01-10T09:04:00.000-08:00

okay, so excuse the terrible title of this post, but these graphic depictions of the most blogged about artists of 2010 are exactly that. these are just a few of my favs — I'm thinking about installing the Kanye mosaic in my entryway.

(you think I'm joking.)

here

navy (and cognac and straw) swan

2011-01-09T21:01:00.000-08:00

here

pretty in pink

2011-01-09T20:59:00.001-08:00

here

true.

2011-01-03T12:43:00.000-08:00

surprised I haven't seen this version before — feels like I wrote it myself.

here

rap names

2011-01-02T23:21:00.000-08:00

must. own. this.

here

sweet home cedar rapids

2010-12-26T14:41:00.000-08:00

Big props to Danielle for showing me this gem.

I never ever ever EVER thought I'd see the day they'd make a movie out of my terrible (excuse me, beautiful and Barbados-like) hometown. In fact, as I sit here enjoying the sickly sweet scent of Quaker Oats and stare out the window at 12+ inches of snow and poorly-dressed Iowans, I wonder what Fox was thinking.

But, then I remember that I don't really care. CEDAR RAPIDS!

here

christmas in...awesome?

2010-12-15T20:19:00.000-08:00

despite the recent 10 hour client meetings, last minute cross-coast (cough-of missouri-cough) move and other various sources of stress — Kanye's first draft of Christmas in Harlem still manages to make me psyched for the holidays.

listen here

UPDATE: extended version featuring Cam, Vado, Jimmy, Pusha, Big Sean (my love), Cyhi, Teyana Taylor and Musiq

story of my life

2010-12-14T15:39:00.000-08:00

social media: where all noble journalism dreams go to die.

ugly sweater minus the sweater (and the ugly)

2010-12-08T12:11:00.000-08:00

cheat the system and avoid this season's inevitable holiday "itch."

(not that itch. gross. go to the doctor.)

not only do I thoroughly enjoy the concept of this shirt...but I think I'm also kind of in love with that boy.

here

italicized tower of pisa

2010-12-07T12:01:00.000-08:00

Danielle knows me too well. Great find.

here

mixtape month

2010-12-07T09:12:00.000-08:00

I'm in mixtape heaven.

First — Yeezy *faints*

Then, just when I thought it couldn't get any better — J. Cole *faints again*

Now — B.o.B. *dies happy*

Download here

in the navy

2010-12-07T08:16:00.000-08:00

any excuse to continue my nautical theme, right?

normally, upon finding this product page I'd scream "WHY DOESN'T THIS COME IN BLACK?" However, navy is certainly an unexpected and delightful surprise.

here

anchors away

2010-12-06T11:58:00.000-08:00

What better way to stay in touch with your friends?

Or sisters?

Or in my case — THOSE sisters.

(Back off sorority haters.)

Thanks Joanna.

here

seeing spots

2010-12-06T09:28:00.000-08:00

Just had to pick up a pair of polka dot tights after stumbling upon these killer inspiration looks this weekend.

Check out even more sexy spots here.

Now...what to wear with my leopard tights?

pupsession

2010-12-03T11:58:00.000-08:00

happy friday!

here

imaginary reality

2010-11-17T15:10:00.000-08:00

Korean artist Yeondoo Jung turns children's drawings into awesome reality.

here