Okay, this week is a little overwhelming with both the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF) and MN Fashion Week going on. How is one expected to get anything done otherwise?
Pick up this week's vita.mn if you haven't already for a nice rundown of many of MSPIFF's films. The story's online too, of course, but it's nice to sit down with the paper and map out your movie plan of attack. There are a few food-themed selections this year that I'm anxious to see, like "Secrets of the Grain" (which I'm about to miss tonight but can catch again Thursday) and "The Biggest Chinese Restaurant in the World", a documentary about The West Lake Restaurant, its owner and employees (almost 1,000 of them).
I'm also pumped to see the new Gael García Bernal comedy, "Rudo y Cursi," which will be presented by director Carlos Cuaron.
I honestly have barely had any time the last few days to go over the MN Fashion Week schedule and commit to any events. Plus, it's kind of the 11th hour of planning my own event a week from tonight (Pink Elephants at La Belle Vie, got your tickets?). What's everyone hitting up? What should I definitely not miss?
My sister sent me a link to Mohop sandals yesterday. They're animal-friendly and eco-friendly, not to mention incredibly versatile:
How versatile? Each pair comes with 5 interchangeable ribbons which can be tied in numerous ways so you can customize them depending on your outfit (and there's certainly nothing stopping you from buying your own ribbon to further expand your choices). The sandals also come in 9 different styles, all ergonomically designed to be the most comfortable pair of summer heels (or flats) you own.
I'll take a pair of the High Cherry Wedge Platforms in a 9, please.
Love the sandals! When I saw the black stockings with the black/white ribboned sandals I was reminded of how you and your sister would make fun of me when I wore stockings with mine!!
Posted by: Mom | April 22, 2009 at 07:04 AM
LOVE the sandals.....but they need to hurry up on the size 11! Stupid clown feet.
Posted by: Moe | April 22, 2009 at 07:50 AM
Secrets of the grain was playing on demand with Comcast awhile back. It was a good movie, but not what I was expecting.
Posted by: Jen | April 22, 2009 at 11:34 AM
I have also seen The Biggest Chinese restaurant in the World on TV. Now that was a great film.
Posted by: Jen | April 22, 2009 at 11:35 AM
The mid-cherry wedges are going on my b-day list!
Posted by: Tara | April 22, 2009 at 11:52 AM
And we still would, Mom.
Posted by: Alexis | April 22, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Great concept.
Of course... they stop WAY short of my size. Bastards! :(
Posted by: Tara | April 22, 2009 at 10:19 PM
Okay... I take it all back. Check out how cool these people are. I e-mailed them, and this was the response:
"Hi Tara,
Thanks for contacting me about this!
Good news, I plan on having size 13 available in a week or two! I've always wanted to make a wider range of sizes, but my lumberyard had cut the blocks of wood I use for the shoes too narrow, so I had only been able to make up to a narrow-ish 10.
However, I'm expecting a shipment of walnut early next week that I can make size 13s out of. I've attached a picture showing what the walnut looks like (maple is available as well). I can also make square and round toes, not just the pointy as shown.
I'm planning on sending out an email when these new options launch, but you may also want to check back at my site and send me some hate mail if I haven't contacted you or added the new size range within two weeks.
Thanks and have a super day!
Annie"
Posted by: Tara | April 23, 2009 at 01:15 PM
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Posted by: daria | August 18, 2009 at 01:35 PM