January 2010
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“Men seldom make passes
At girls who wear glasses.”
– Dorothy Parker, Not So Deep as a Well, “News Item” (1937)
…I more often than not find Parker’s wit a bit biting for my taste – but this quote sure hits home!
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December 2009
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How are you celebrating new year? Also i really think you are lovely, a very special person, I love what you wear and all your inspirations, you a true inspiration to me xx
I had grand plans. “Had” is the key word. Wow, thank you! I’m heartily flattered! Bunny hugs ox
Are you ever hyper?
Not terribly…
Julia - I think that was very brave of you to answer that question about...
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What do you love about England the most?
Just about everything… from the Highlands down to London! Perhaps most of all, though, is that I feel right at home among their distinctive, self-deprecating wit and eccentric, unapologetic whimsy.
How do you feel about the fuss made over your thin frame, and what is your response to those who say you are an example of the “too thin-...
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Tell us random/odd things about yourself!
This week, I’ve been enamored with Penhaligon’s Lily & Spice and Byredo Parfums’ Blanche fragrances.
Between being innately clumsy and playing soccer, basketball, softball, tennis and skiing growing up – I’ve managed to procure several broken bones over the years. Not cute.
While I immensely relish a good Rachel Maddow Show...
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Describe your favourite colour, or favourite colour scheme at the moment. x
Buttercup yellow with Alice blue or periwinkle; fern green with pumpkin or rust…
What wishes do you hope come true this New Year? Please do not worry about answering if they are secret wishes.
Some solace and relief for the disparate human rights catastrophes occurring around the globe. On a more personal,...
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How did you develop such an incredible vocabulary and ability to write? Your blog posts never cease to amaze me — the syntax and diction is truly unbelievable.
You’re far too kind! I’m truly taken aback… I have relished in writing since before I can recall.
What sort of extra-curricular activities were you involved with at school? Do you have a favourite hobby at the...
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Why did you decide to be vegan? Why art and not science?
See: http://www.formspring.me/jfbunnyBISOUS/q/14530863 ox Art and science, paw-in-paw…
Thanks Jules!!! They’re awesome blogs :) I love adding more to my ‘to read’ list hehe
Why thank you kindly! Merry 2010
How long have you been a raw vegan?
I’m not exactly sure… perhaps I have been a live foods vegan...
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WatchThis SNL Digital Short of yore (October ‘08) featuring Andy Samberg never fails to render me chuckling like a buckler. Ras Trent!
Oh, and how achingly lucky is Joanna Newsom?
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What is your favourite form of communication? Snail-mail/email/text/secret code? xx
Via flocks of sheep, while counting them in search of sleep.
How do editors get in contact with you to write/appear in their magazines?
Magic! (Email, in-person at events, phone calls from assistants, via my agency, et al.)
Would you consider yourself a World Traveller?
I do delight in traveling for work, but I...
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Do you reply to all of your fan email from your blog? Please do! xx
I only wish I had the time! Plus it all tends to become a bit jumbled on account of silly settings and illogical junk-mail options. ox
Feel free to ask me anything!
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Do you mind me asking, why/how did you become a vegan?
Quite simply… witnessing the horrors of factory farming firsthand (whilst volunteering) and thereafter devouring every book on the subject! Ox
Feel free to ask me anything!
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What are some of your favourite fashion/art blogs? xx
…offhand?
http://www.lulamag.com/scrapbook/
http://russhblog.com/
http://thelovemagazineblog.wordpress.com/
http://www.10magazine.com/blog/
…and others, too.
Feel free to ask me anything!
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How did you first get into fashion?
First appeared in Vogue Girl Korea in 2008: “I began writing and working for Paper Magazine when I was 17, and in truth have been involved in media since the age of 13 when I interned at my local NBC/CBS television news station affiliate. Growing up, I’ve always had a passionate interest in fashion, and since around the age of six – well before the...
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What motivates you? What are your goals? [:
To please my mum!
Feel free to ask me anything!
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Where do you buy your vegan salad ingredients? I live in the East Village and can guess from Pure Food, One Lucky Duck, etc. that you’re not far away; would appreciate your tips so I can eat more healthily in the new year!
The Union Square Greenmarket (in my book, the best organic farmers are there on Wednesdays and Saturdays), the small farmers’ market that gathers...
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Thanks Mr. Newton! →
Our Street Style’s Best Dressed in 2009
Above, from left: Mr. Newton loved the painterly tights worn by Bunny Bisous’ Julia Frakes featured in our NY Fashion Week street style roundup…
today, via Refinery 29
also today, Twitter Troll: Radarte… from bunny BISOUS via Refinery 29
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Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Fulfilled, I do hope – personally, professionally, philanthropically…
Feel free to ask me anything!
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Do you really have a journalist cloche? (please lie to me if necessary and tell me that you do)
Why yes, an Albertus Swanepoel newsboy cap with a ‘press’ pass properly propped atop its rim! ;)
Feel free to ask me anything!
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Jane Leslie & Co. featured on NYLON Blogs!
This re-blogging feature sure is nifty!
janeleslieco:
Our fantastical little boutique is currently being featured on NYLON Magazine’s blog!
Fashion writer Julia Frakes – daughter of our proprietress Janie Alperin – has chosen Santa Maria Novella’s festive Ginestra “Scottish Broom” (available from our online shop here) and romantic Caprifoglio “Honeysuckle” (here) as her best-loved holiday...
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Would you rather have a pet monkey or a pet seal?
I’d like to sing “I am the Walrus” with Seal Henry Olusegun Olumide Adeola Samuel.
Feel free to ask me anything!
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What is on your jewelry wish list?
- @ForDetailSee
A Katie Hillier bunny necklace, a Delfina Delettrez hand bracelet, the House of Waris blue and yellow macaw blue pendant necklace, a Pamela Love x Zac Posen Iris brooch, the Proenza Schouler brooch #3, a Where the Wild Things Are x Opening Ceremony Carol headband by Pamela Love, the Les Bijoux de Sophie squirrel necklace, a...
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What was the very first publication you ever wrote for?
The Wyoming Seminary student newspaper, The Opinator (2003).
Feel free to ask me anything!
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How did your father pass away How old were you?
Wow! Not expecting that… how did you know? He died of pancreatic cancer; I was seven years old.
Feel free to ask me anything!
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WatchFrom 11/08 – Keith Olbermann’s Special Comment: Gay marriage is a question of love
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What music are you listening to today?
Housse de Racket’s EP: Sur le papier (especially head-over-bunny-heels for “Synthétiseur”) and Washed Out’s EP: Life of Leisure
…along with tidbits of Pink Skull, Parallel Danse Ensemble and The Phenomenal Handclap Band
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What’s the nicest thing someone’s ever done for you?
Kim and David giving me an as good as blind chance of a lifetime (at the tender age of 16).
Ask me anything