Narragansett/Newport: Back to Work and All on the Line

Going back to work was not a challenge. In fact, I was happy to get back into a routine--wake up, get dressed, do my "outfit of the day" Instagram photo, and grab a Starbucks before going to the Pell Center. I am working on a project that will hopefully be done before school starts, so it's like I'm already starting off the semester!

After browsing Netflix on my tablet, I discovered the second season of All on the Line with Joe Zee was uploaded. I have already breezed through half of the season--it is six episodes in all--but I wish there were more. The last episode features Joe helping Nicole Miller revamp her line for New York Fashion Week and I cannot wait to see it.

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Today's Outfit: Blazer, Express; Shirt, Gap; Jeans, Express; Boots, Forever 21; Bracelets, Alex and Ani

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Voir Un Film: Vanishing of the Bees

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Vanishing of the Bees (2009)
Genre(s): Documentary/History
Director(s): George Langworthy, Maryam Henein
Principals: Ellen Page (narrator), Simon Buxton, and Emilia Fox

Agriculture today is a mess. With all of the pesticides, mono-culture fields, GMOs, loose FDA and EPA regulation and enforcement, the natural environment suffers the consequences--even bees.

Bees are a vital part of agriculture because they are responsible for fertilizing crops. Within the past few years, scientists and beekeepers discovered that some bee hives suffer from colony collapse disorder (CCD). One week there will be hundreds of bees, then the hives are empty the next, barely leaving any traces of the thousands of bees that once inhabited them--the bees simply disappeared.

Beekeeper Dave Hackenberg is credited with raising awareness of the problem and stressing the adverse effects of the bee epidemic...

To put it simply, a shortage bees could eventually lead to food shortages.

Many possible causes were discussed among beekeeper associations and put forward by scientific research, but the most probable root of the problem is the most devastating. There are several factors to be considered, but it is believed that the bees suffer the most from crops whose seeds were integrated with pesticides.

Although crops grow with an immunity from mites or pests, the bee comes in contact with the crop and becomes toxic. Immediate contact does not kill the bee. Over time, the toxins build in the bee's body. Then, the contaminated bee returns to the hive, which spreads the toxicity.

CCD is a real problem and should be addressed soon to prevent an agricultural catastrophe.

To learn more about the bee epidemic, please check out Vanishing of the Bees on Netflix, or click here to check out the film's website.

Fashion Documentaries ... On Netflix?!

When I think of Netflix, I think of the service having television shows and movies that are too old to be called recent and too recent to be called old. In other words, I deemed Netflix as a waste of time, because I already saw those movies on HBO or Cinemax. As for television shows, I do not care for most of them, let alone have the time to sit down and watch them at university. 

It was not until the past few days that I really sat down and explored Netflix's potential. I already knew Netflix had The September Issue, the documentary of publishing Vogue's famous style bible, hundreds of pages dictating the latest trends and styles for the year. That was released in 2006.

Finding Bill Cunningham New York, released September 2010, surprised me.

I lost my mind when I saw how many cool fashion-related movies and shows were on Netflix. When did this happen? #MindBlown

For the past few days, I have sat in front of the television watching documentaries and a wonderful new television show.  Below, I compiled a list of  what I have watched and also put on the "Instant Queue." I plan on trying to do a full on review for each component, but a brief summary will suffice for now.

1. Bill Cunningham New York- see film review

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2. Valentino: The Last Emperor- The last couturier of the century and the father of haute couture in Italy, Valentino Garavani is passionate, genius, and intense. The film follows Garavani and his business partner Giancarlo Giammetti while planning Valentino's 45th anniversary in fashion and dealing with corporate outsiders buying out Valentino, s.p.A.

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3. L'Amour Fou- The French film tells the story of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berge and how they grew to create the beauty of the YSL brand. 

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4. Starz Inside: Fashion in Film- Starz created an informative bit about the influence of fashion and film and Hollywood has shaped our culture. Featuring a few actresses and costume designers who understand the relationship between fashion and film include Malin Akerman of 27 Dresses (2008); Amanda Bynes of She's The Man (2006); Sharen Davis, costume designer for The Pursuit of Happyness (2006); and Patricia Field, costume designer for Sex and the City (2008).

5. All On the Line with Joe Zee- Zee, creative director for Elle magazine, helps designers hit it big by guiding them to improve their business. If you love the business side of fashion, you will definitely want to watch this show.

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