Take a Leap of Faith with Erin Wasson for Free People

Photo via Elle, courtesy of Free People

During this dreary (and snowy and rainy and cold) NYC weather all I have been thinking of is the west coast - California sun, 70 degree weather, being out on the open road, camping, NOT having to wear 17 layers - which is why Erin Wasson's campaign video "The Ride" for Free People could not have come at a better time. Starring 32-year old model Erin Wasson alongside actor Mark Wystrach, the short film tells the story of brokenhearted Wasson who reconnects with Wystrach, a past love, and "takes a leap of faith" (or a hop on the backseat of Wystrach's Harley) - all while wearing dreamy Free People designs. 

Photo via Elle, courtesy of Free People

Salvation Mountain Artist Leonard Knight Dies at Age 82

Photo by Joe Decruyenaere 

Perhaps you have seen it in Sean Penn's "Into the Wild" or the backdrop of British band Hurts' music video "Somebody to Die For". Whether you have gone to see this large art installation covering the hills near Calipatria, California in person or have just viewed  it through the scope of a computer screen, it has probably touched you in some way.

"Salvation Mountain", which was started by Vermont-born artist Leonard Knight nearly decades ago (after much trial and error), is a large scale art installation comprised of bales of straw and adobe covered in a dazzling array of colorful paints, much donated by people passing through. Knight started this art endeavor hoping that this message of love would be able to radiate throughout the world, therefore creating a place of peace and harmony. 

Knight died at a convalescent hospital in San Diego County. RIP Leonard xo May your work live on!