elaine http://elaine.la Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:09:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 Don’t Even Get Me Started on Chanel http://elaine.la/2012/01/dont-even-get-me-started-on-chanel/?source=rss http://elaine.la/2012/01/dont-even-get-me-started-on-chanel/#comments Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:09:02 +0000 Elaine http://elaine.la/?p=1221 I will try my best this year to speak in complete sentences. And not be at total tard. Darn it. Failed already.

I love the fact that this is on Lululemon’s channel.

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]]> http://elaine.la/2011/11/its-time/feed/ 0 Images of Heaven http://elaine.la/2011/11/images-of-heaven/?source=rss http://elaine.la/2011/11/images-of-heaven/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 01:10:36 +0000 Elaine http://elaine.la/?p=1217 We were lucky to have XM Radio on this most recent road trip. As we drove around LA this song came on:

How can you not love the synth work in this song? I had this on a special mix tape marked “cool.”

Then this song came on XM Radio:

From the “Some Kind of Wonderful” soundtrack.
Which Helen (my high school BFF) and I would listen to repeatedly while sitting at the lifeguard station at Redondo Beach wondering if anyone was going to think we were pretty enough to date.

It kind of looked like this. Oh yes. So depressing.

November in Los Angeles

]]> http://elaine.la/2011/11/images-of-heaven/feed/ 0 80s music is now Muzak to the kiddies http://elaine.la/2011/11/80s-music-is-now-muzak-to-the-kiddies/?source=rss http://elaine.la/2011/11/80s-music-is-now-muzak-to-the-kiddies/#comments Sun, 13 Nov 2011 02:56:50 +0000 Elaine http://elaine.la/?p=1215 I listened to a podcast of Adam Carolla’s recently where he talks about how 80s music is played everywhere much like how we used to hear Muzak everywhere in dentist’s office and markets. It’s disturbing and true. So as I watch this video I revel in the fact that they included Troop Beverly Hills in it and I am seriously loving this mashup but it’s going to look so dated and lame to the kiddies. Or worse they’re going to embrace it and bring back Hammer pants. Please don’t bring back Hammer pants.

Skinemax from Smash TV on Vimeo.

]]> http://elaine.la/2011/11/80s-music-is-now-muzak-to-the-kiddies/feed/ 0 Since my mom is the only one who reads my blog http://elaine.la/2011/10/since-my-mom-is-the-only-one-who-reads-my-blog/?source=rss http://elaine.la/2011/10/since-my-mom-is-the-only-one-who-reads-my-blog/#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2011 03:05:27 +0000 Elaine http://elaine.la/?p=1213 This is dedicated to you.

Warning: it’s loud.

Love you.

Too bad “Australia” isn’t playing at the movie theatres when we visit. I know you love that movie. Because it has “such a great plot.”

]]> http://elaine.la/2011/10/since-my-mom-is-the-only-one-who-reads-my-blog/feed/ 0 Makeup filters are awesome http://elaine.la/2011/10/makeup-filters-are-awesome/?source=rss http://elaine.la/2011/10/makeup-filters-are-awesome/#comments Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:34:42 +0000 Elaine http://elaine.la/?p=1208 Here is Richard and I looking normal.

With no makeup filter on my Casio Exilim

But here we are looking all dewy and glowy.

Us with the Casio Exilim makeup filter on super high manga anime level!!!!

I love my Casio Exilim EX-S12.

]]> http://elaine.la/2011/10/makeup-filters-are-awesome/feed/ 2 The Smiths … Complete http://elaine.la/2011/09/the-smiths-complete/?source=rss http://elaine.la/2011/09/the-smiths-complete/#comments Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:59:27 +0000 Elaine http://elaine.la/?p=1203 Oh my lord yes.

All LPs are now available on iTunes. But it seems to be only UK for now.

Boooo.

]]> http://elaine.la/2011/09/the-smiths-complete/feed/ 0 The Thing http://elaine.la/2011/08/the-thing/?source=rss http://elaine.la/2011/08/the-thing/#comments Tue, 30 Aug 2011 04:30:56 +0000 Elaine http://elaine.la/?p=1194 The 1982 version of The Thing is one of my favorite movies of all time. So I’m not looking forward to the 2011 version

I’m all into girl power and the idea that this actress could somehow add a “Ripley-esque” feel to the story is interesting.

But she’s no Kurt Russell.

Look at him.

Total.
Badass.

The 1982 version had no women and I think that added to the horror of things being born without any human women being around. Don’t worry. I’m not giving anything away. Even if you read what it’s about on Wikipedia you’re not prepared for what John Carpenter does to you.

Haven’t seen it? Netflix’s got it instantly.


Ennio Morricone – fantastic soundtrack

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]]> http://elaine.la/2011/07/sometimes-things-are-just-frustrating/feed/ 0 Nicholas Higgins from North and South = John Bates from Downton Abbey = Brendan Coyle http://elaine.la/2011/07/nicholas-higgins-from-north-and-south-john-bates-from-downton-abbey-brendan-coyle/?source=rss http://elaine.la/2011/07/nicholas-higgins-from-north-and-south-john-bates-from-downton-abbey-brendan-coyle/#comments Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:03:35 +0000 Elaine http://elaine.la/?p=1181 Last night I started watching North and South because I was in the mood for something british, I’ve already watched Sherlock like 12 times, and The Guild Season 5 wasn’t available since we don’t have an Xbox. And North and South so far is providing all that is needed. Women in huge gowns that involve corsets, tension between the upper and lower classes, knowing looks from posh ladies, overly proud men wearing top coats and hats. And as I’m watching there’s one scene where a lower class guy helps an upper class lady. And when I see the guy I’m like “ya know I really trust him.” He looks familiar and it finally dawned on me who the hell he is.

It’s Bates from Downton Abbey. Hairy chest and all.

The hairy chest threw me off and it was kind of like seeing your Dad wear Speedos for the first time. Overall his character is good…but lord when is Downton coming back?

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