Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Free pie

dress: vintage from Dethrose Vintage | sunglasses: Forever 21 | wallet: Target | shoes: ModCloth

Last Thursday, Chris and I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the premiere of our friend Caleb's short film, "Free Pie." Since Chris did the artwork for the film - logo/poster, invitations, etc. - it was kind of a special occasion, so I jumped at the chance to get all dressed up! I bought this dress from Dethrose Vintage months ago, and hadn't found an opportunity to wear it - until now. Seeing as how the word "pie" was in the title, I decided to go full-on Charlotte Charles of Pushing Daisies. (Even my earrings are little bees!) I think she'd approve, don't you?




Going to the premiere made me realize once again how much I adore my city. Grand Rapids has so much to offer. The event was held at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, which has a gorgeous new theatre (where I was able to see a silent film for the first time last year!) There was food from one of my favorite local restaurants, great beer, and coffee from a local roaster named Rowster - quite possibly the best iced coffee I have ever had. And yes, there was free pie.

But front and center, of course, were the films - and they did not disappoint. There were excellent short films, stunning commercials (including the ad for Microsoft Surface, which was directed by Caleb!) fun music videos, and on and on. Free Pie - "a traumatic comedy about life, death, pie, and death" - was, of course, the standout film of the evening. I laughed and I got chills.

I wouldn't say this if I didn't mean it: the quality of all the films was incredible. There is a ton of talent here. It is a very exciting time to be a Grand Rapidian.






In other exciting news: I just got a fashion column in a local magazine! I'm not sure how much I can say yet, but it's pretty open ended....meaning that I get to explore the city to find the best fashion stories. It's just a side, freelance gig, but it's pretty amazing getting paid to do something I wanted to do anyway.

So there you have it. This was essentially a love letter to Grand Rapids. But it's important to love where you live, isn't it?




19 comments:

  1. I absolutely adore all of these photos. I went to GVSU, but moved out to the east coast last year to be closer to my boyfriend (another GVSU grad). I love everything about GR, but the two things I miss the most are Brick Road and Founders. Every city should have a great vegan restaurant and a delicious brewery.

    Congrats on your new gig! Will you be able to share your articles on the blog? If you can't, you should at least provide the links because I would love to check them out!

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  2. So an absolutely lovely dress! That color red looks absolutely gorgeous on you!

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  3. This dress is soo amazing and you look stunning in it! I love the shades <3

    Alexa <3
    http://sleepeatbreathefashion.blogspot.com/

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  4. red is certainly your color! You look down right gorgeous in this dress. Many congrats on the freelance gig!

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  5. The shades really contrast the dress. So cute! Also, congrats on the column! So cool.

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  6. oh my gosh that dress. the color is too much. it's perfect on you. what a good find!!

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  7. You look gorgeous, that dress is unbelievable! Congrats on the film; it sounds very intriguing and congrats too on the column!

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  8. What a beautiful vintage dress! You look like you stepped out of a scene from Mad Men.

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  9. That dress is SPECTACULAR. The color is the perfect shade for you, and I am smitten about the cut. And congratulations on the fashion column. That is pretty rad. What is the magazine called? Maybe I can get a copy since I am moving to Ann Arbor soon.

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  10. Oh my gosh, this is like the perfect red dress. I adore the color and the shape and it looks fantastic on you! Also, congrats on your fashion column :) this is really great news!

    Life is a romantic poem

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  11. your dress is absolutely wonderful and I love all these pics. such an amazing color and such great details!

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  12. Chuck would definitely approve! I think it looks fab!

    http://theoccasionalindulgence.blogspot.com/

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  13. You look so gorgeous! So old Hollywood!

    xo Jennifer

    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

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  14. Chuck would most definitely approve of, and probably wear, this outfit! I'm so envious of your red dress. I want one like that! The full skirt is gorgeous and the color is so perfect. You look beautiful!

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  15. You are absolutely beautiful and this dress is stunning!

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  16. Stunning dress, you look lovely

    Chloe Eleanor xx


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  17. That dress is STUNNING.

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  18. ADORE this red dress.. it looks fantastic on you!
    ~Mel
    Oh, My

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  19. You look like a star from the silent movies, beautiful dress <3

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