9 Frames

Have you heard about 9 Film Frames? It’s an awesome tumblr that showcases some totally iconic films using only nine of its frames. It’s a great way to get a feel of the films - they bring back memories or might even entice you to watch them. If you are a movie buff, you will love this place :). Above are a few of my favourites. What are yours?

From top: Amelie, The Royal Tenenbaums, Mulholland Drive, Inception, The Dark Knight, The Shining, The Godfather, Taxi Driver, Three Colors Trilogy and The Darjeeling Limited

P.S: Plus, a few other films that I love right now.

(via Sho & Tell)

Oversized Clutch: Thumbs up or down?

Would you wear an oversized clutch on a daily basis? Ever since I can remember, I thought they were ideal for date nights as they are the perfect busy-hands accessory. You can fit in them just enough without over packing, plus I'm convinced they make your arms look super sexy:). Anyway, last week I’ve received a sassy and understated oversized black clutch as a gift from a sweet friend and decided to just roll with it for a few days and wear it with my usual casual gear of jeans and tees. At first, I thought it would be on my way because of its size, but it actually felt very comfy to just stick it under my arm and stroll on. What do you think? xo

P.S: This one looks almost identical to the one I own.
P.P.S: And here is the sassiest backpack and a paper bag with a twist:)

(Photos by/via Stockholm Streetstyle, Wendy's Lookbook, Obaz, Polished to Perfection, The Suburban Diary, Lolobu, The Northern light, Le Fashion)

Raw Emotions

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Imagine sitting across from someone you don’t know but who stares into your eyes…now, what kind of emotions do you think you will feel? Would you break down, be uncomfortable or wouldn’t feel anything at all? How many minutes would it take you to start crying?

Back in 2010 an amazing performance artist Marina Abramović put on an art exhibition at the New York’s MoMA where she sat on a chair and stared into the eyes of anymore who was brave enough to engage her. The rules were simple; just sit down across from Marina and let your emotions take you over. There was not time restriction so you could leave anytime you were done without a word. Marina sat in the museum for a total of 716 hours and 30 minutes and engaged with over 1500 people. The photos above are the collection of the raw emotions that many of the individuals experienced at the time when they were sitting across from Marina.

The strangest thing is that by just looking at those photos I get a bit choked up and I wonder what they were thinking about at that exact moment when the photo was taken. Were those the tears of grief, love-lost, happiness, regret, sadness, hope or maybe a final goodbye...

And here is an incredibly emotional video of the artist herself reunited with her former love that she hasn’t seen in years. They had an intense relationship in the 70s when they decided to walk the Great Wall of China, each from one end and meeting for the last time in the middle…but they never seen each other again…till that day back in 2010 when he sat across from her during the exhibition. Just like that! (Little warning: you will need tissues. Every time I watch it, I get chills). xo

P.S: A Soldier's story.
P.P.S: Women are heroes.

(via My Modern Met, video via Swiss Miss)

Llama Type of Day

Fancy a smile? Recently a Canadian photographer, Jen Osborne had a one day assignment that left her amazed and utterly happy. She was asked to photograph two therapy llamas on the job at a Washington state rehabilitation centre where elderly people are recovering from illnesses. She said that as soon as the patients knew that llamas are coming, the whole vibe of the rather sad place became vibrant and uplifting. They all patiently waited for their turn to hug, kiss, cuddle or just be around those calm creatures that are often associated with naughtiness or aggression. But Jen said they were very calm, tolerant and incredibly therapeutic. It always amazes me how much joy animals bring us with their presence, wiggly tails, sweet eyes and loving aura.

Do you have a pet? xo

P.S: Remember those cuties or those two best pals?

(via Slate)

Walking meetings?

Would you go for a walking coffee date/meeting with a friend or a colleague? Recently, I read Nilofer’s article where she boldly stated that sitting is the smoking of our generation. As harsh as that might sound, it's true. Sadly (or not) the 21st century is all about technology, whether it's work or play, and we tend to swap walking, strolling or outdoor activities for sitting, watching and browsing. It’s incredible to think that on average we sit about 9 hours a day while sleeping about 7 hours. Sitting became so prevalent that we don’t even question or realize how much we actually do it.

How long do you sit on average each day? I’m totally guilty of over-sitting. There are days that I have cooking clubs or a recipe day and I stand all day long, but there are others that I spend even up to 10 hours at my monitor working on projects, writing for exPress-o or doing a research. Knowing all that and being super inspired by Nilofer's article, I decided not to be a statistic anymore!

About 3 weeks ago I started scheduling my Tuesday morning breakfast dates with Sofia in a park. We used to meet in a Bistro down the road for a French toast and eggs breakfast, but now we just pick up a cup of coffee and an egg sandwich, put on running shoes and off we go. We walk for 1,5 hours instead of sitting. It’s not much but it’s already something and you know what? Tuesday just became my favourite day ever! I feel inspired, lighter, my mind is clearer and my brain is more absorbent. Can you imagine how much better we could feel if we made this into a long lasting habit? Are you game?

Psst: From now on, every Tuesday morning, I’ll tweet a photo of my walking path and if you decide to join in, just tweet yours too in a way that I can see it. We can be walking buddies even if we are in two different countries, continents, cities or neighbourhoods. Deal? xo

P.S: And the healther way to phone chit-chats!
P.P.S: Plus a few great ways to cope with stress.

(Photos by/via David Bellemere, Hamburg Kennedy, Hip Paris)

Alluring Creatures

Darlings, would you have guessed that those photographs are actually macro shots of starfish "bellies"? Mind blowing, isn't it? They were taken by a Russian biologist, Alexander Semenov  who wanted to show how vibrant and full of patterns they really are. As for me, at first glance I thought they were underwater flower gardens or coral reefs...How about you? Oh boy, stunning and super unexpected. Wish you an equally beautiful morning. xo

P.S: And here is something if you need a moment of serene peacefulness:)
P.P.S: Plus, bubble clouds.

(Photos by Alexander Semenov via Taxi)

Giveaway Winner

Drum rolls, please!!!

The winner of the Albion Fit Giveaway is Ashley. Congrats!! xo

 

P.S: Thank you all for playing...New giveaway is coming on Wednesday.