In the Mood for Love

I saw In the Mood for Love a few months ago, and was really struck by the fashion, especially the dresses. I love the idea of having one basic style and making it look so different through fabric and trim.

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It would probably be pretty easy to get a Cheongsam pattern and find some nifty fabric, but if you look you can find some interesting vintage ones on ebay or etsy. I prefer etsy because I consistently lose autions on ebay . . .

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~Zed

Les Vacances

It's spring break, meaning Zed and I are trapped indoors with a severe case of bloggers block. How unfortunate.

However to ease your boredom, I suggest you listen to some Joe Hisaishi. He's a Japanese musician who has done the soundtracks to many movies, and is excellent to listen to on rainy days. If you've seen any of Kitano's films, you're probably already familiar with Joe Hisaishi's work.




And while your listening to contemporary Japanese pianists, I'd also recommend Yoshiki.



Yoshiki's fame stems from his band X Japan, but his solo project and his classical compositions and covers of his previous works should be noted for their excellence as well.

D.