In other news...

As many of you know, or not know, Gossip Girl's final episode was aired this last Tuesday. I watched all of season 6 in the past two days. GG was always one of those shows that I tried watching while it was on television, but I would always go back to looking for it online or waiting for Netflix to put up the next season. Although I wasn't shocked by the finale because someone spoiled Gossip Girl's identity via Twitter, I am finally free from GG's grasp! When I get into shows, I GET INTO SHOWS. I hate surprises and so I have to know what's going to happen in the next episode right away. I have honestly spent full days watching TV shows on Netflix or the internet just to finish a season. I know I am not alone here.

This clip from Portlandia is my life in a nutshell:

Final remark: Go get hooked on Portlandia. Trust me on this one. 

Mad for Plaid

It's finally getting cold and you know what that means... time to take out the plaid. Plaid always works and will always work. It was a popular pattern in the 1950s found in dresses and mens suits. It was popular in the 1980s and 1990s either worn for a preppy or grunge look. And it's back again. When I think of plaid, there are three awesome things I remember:

1. Clueless: This movie is like the Mean Girls of the 1990s. Cher, Dionne, and Tai have so many memorable outfits throughout the movie. Their plaid on plaid ensembles are so cute. I know I'm not the only girl who was wishing they had Cher's virtual closet or went on a date with that god Christian even though he turned out ______. 
2. My So-Called Life: When I started watching this show on Netflix, I was going through a rough time. Just like any teenager, I spent days thinking about my purpose on this earth and never came to any conclusions. I was full of self-loathing, self-pity, and had no idea who I was. That's why I loved this show. Angela (main character) was a mirror image of me. Plus, I really loved the way they dressed. Patterns on patterns on patterns. Another plus is that Jordan Catalano is attractive and the definition of the teenage heartthrob. 
3. GUYS IN KILTS: Any guy that has the courage to wear a skirt is just awesome. 

I just really want a plaid skirt right now, but I cant find any affordable ones. Can anyone tell me where I can find one? Thanks.

Lana Del Rey / Requiem for a Dream / Bob's Burgers

Music:

Track List (in order of my favorites):
1. American
2. Yayo
3. Gods and Monsters
4. Ride
5. Bel Air
6. Blue Velvet
7. Body Electric
8. Cola

Lana Del Rey's new album, Paradise, came out and of course I had to get my hands on it. I have listened to it so many times that my parents know the words to some of the songs. Just like in her Born to Die album, Lana's voice reaches my soul and opens up my innermost dark thoughts. There is a mystifying effect to it that pulls you in and once you're in, it's hard to get out; like an addiction.  Although the title is Paradise, some songs say otherwise. Songs like "Gods and Monsters" and "Yayo" (a song she released when she was formerly known as Lizzy Grant) are dismal and somewhat wicked. While songs like "American" (my favorite) and "Bel Air"refer to the Paradise Lana was seeking.

Movies:

Requiem for a Dream

Requiem for a Dream is insane, but brilliantly executed and so you should watch it. The story revolves around four different characters (all connected) who fall hard into drugs and the lethal effects the drugs have on their bodies and mind. However, it not only addresses drug dependency, but also simple things like addiction to coffee or losing weight. While watching it, I felt as if I was the one going insane because of the different camera/sound effects used. The film is brutally honest and when you think that things are going to get better, they go from bad to worse. Just watch it okay? Ellen Burstyn is amazing. Jared Leto is cute. I never realized how pretty Jennifer Connelly was. Marlon Wayans finally has serious part in a movie. Requiem kept my mind active throughout the whole film just anticipating what was going to happen next. If that's not enough, I hope the preview convinces you. 

TV:

Tina from Bob's Burgers

The show, Bob's Burgers, is about a family who owns a burger joint and their struggle to fit in to society. At the same time, though, it doesn't seem like they want to fit in. They are a strange family, but how they act in public is how a lot of families act in private (mines mines mines). I am in love with this show. It's hilarious, but in a not in your face way. Also, I love Tina; I relate to her so much. I think we all have a Tina inside of us: awkward, weird, full of angst. Tina is every teenage girl in the world. Well, almost every. The first season is streaming on Netflix right now so if you wanna waste time and not do what you're supposed to, watch Bob's Burgers. Actually, It would be more of an investment of time than a waste of time.