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Adventures In Grahamstown PLUS: Move All Your ‘Likes’ to Bloglovin’ With Me!

Hello from Grahamstown! I just arrived here this morning (I hate bus trips- I don’t ever want to do it again after this festival) and so far I’ve found a place to eat and sleep, so that’s the absolute basics covered.I’ve also already done my fair share of Clueless Out-of-Towner meandering, and I sincerely hopeContinue reading “Adventures In Grahamstown PLUS: Move All Your ‘Likes’ to Bloglovin’ With Me!”

HB(I)C: Helena Bonham Carter for British Vogue

First, let’s acknowledge that Helena Bonham Carter has an amazing name. It just sounds like the best name for someone talented and famous; I think it’s the “Bonham”- a middle name makes all the difference. She also played the Queen of Hearts in Alice In Wonderland and does the red carpet like no one elseContinue reading “HB(I)C: Helena Bonham Carter for British Vogue”

Shay Mitchell for ELLE Canada

Shay Mitchell (who plays the character of Emily on Pretty Little Liars) has earned herself a lot of ardent admirers with her sincere, positive outlook on life and her brand of relatable celebrity. Shay likes the idea of being a role model, and runs a lifestyle website where she blogs about what she is currentlyContinue reading “Shay Mitchell for ELLE Canada”

Sara Bareilles Does Beyonce

How did I not know that Sara Bareilles did a cover of Single Ladies before now? http://youtube.googleapis.com/v/b1qD4LtaRIU&source=uds It is so good! Who would’ve thought that an RnB club hit could translate so well into a “Doo-Wopey voice and piano kind of song”, as Sara calls it? Thanks for this, Billboard.

What the Cool Kids Were Reading: Tama Janowitz and Bret Easton Ellis

Slaves of New York is a collection of short stories by Tama Janowitz. She was part of the art crowd of the 1980s (Tama, Jay McInerney and Bret Easton Ellis were considered the “literature brat pack”) and was a close friend of Andy Warhol’s. The stories are about the lives of young New Yorkers- thatContinue reading “What the Cool Kids Were Reading: Tama Janowitz and Bret Easton Ellis”

Friday Video: Mafikizolo, V.I.N.T.A.G.E Cru and Some Horses

Have a little weekend dance party to this latest release from South Africa’s favourite afro pop duo (well, maybe not “most favourite”, because they’re a dime a dozen these days- so maybe let’s go with “most consistent”, “well-loved, veteran”). http://youtube.googleapis.com/v/AawFx03nVAU&source=uds I love that it features V.I.N.T.A.G.E Cru dancers, and the wardrobe is amazing. Also, Theo’sContinue reading “Friday Video: Mafikizolo, V.I.N.T.A.G.E Cru and Some Horses”

MEAT: If Men Were The Ones Who Experienced Street Harassment

This video from SlamPow! Productions is a representation of what street harassment feels like for women. The man is walking through town, minding his own business, and he just can’t get away from the catcalls, inappropriate touching and invasive stares. This is the life of women every single day, especially if you live in a bigContinue reading “MEAT: If Men Were The Ones Who Experienced Street Harassment”

This Weekend At the Joburg Theatre: Chapter Untitled – Your Love Is My Fantasy

The student production which I have been following since O-Week is really going places. For the Joburg Theatre shows, Chapter Untitled is accompanied by this vague plot synopsis: “How do you heal a wound, by opening it up again? Two friends find themselves having to confront a hidden truth, which began to resonate from aContinue reading “This Weekend At the Joburg Theatre: Chapter Untitled – Your Love Is My Fantasy”

Anna Kendrick – Cups (When I’m Gone)

Anna Kendrick starred in Pitch Perfect, and performed this song as part of an audition scene in the movie. I was pleasantly surprised to hear it on radio a few nights ago. It’s a cute song with a charming gimmick (cups as “percussion”), and it actually sounds a lot like something that would have featuredContinue reading “Anna Kendrick – Cups (When I’m Gone)”

I Was Reading: Kopano Matlwa – Spilt Milk

I finally got around to finishing Spilt Milk, the second book by young South African author, Kopano Matlwa of Coconut fame.I picked up a copy of Coconut when I was in high school, at a time when I was struggling to make sense of what everyone was saying I was, and put it against whatContinue reading “I Was Reading: Kopano Matlwa – Spilt Milk”