tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48631283430387599222024-03-13T19:31:52.117-07:00Peculiar Minds, Never Ending Curls.Peculiar Curls is a photography blog based in California, showcasing the works and reviews of the best friend duo, Shelby and Stevie. Monthly photoshoots are posted here as well as on our Flickr. Reviews and personal achievements vary.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00707021855438212370noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4863128343038759922.post-65293944003233487702013-02-23T19:06:00.002-08:002013-03-01T18:28:57.828-08:00Chinese New YearsHello, one. Hello, all. Stevie here. Shelby and I went to the Chinese New Years festival held every year downtown. For those of you who aren't sure what Chinese New Years is all about, it's the mark of the new year for the Chinese culture. Chinese New Years falls on a different day every year, based on the lunar calendar. It always falls on the second moon after the winter solstice. <a href="http://chineseculture.about.com/od/chinesefestivals/a/ChineseNewYear.htm" target="_blank">Here's</a> a great link if you're interested in learning more about the holiday.<br />
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This is the third year Shelby and I have gone together, and we have photo traditions. What is a photo tradition? Well, some people always take photos in front of the Christmas tree for Christmas. I take a photo of Shelby with a Chinese paper fan every Chinese New Year. Seriously. I have three pictures of her holding a Chinese fan like she's Mulan or something.<br />
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We decided to have a mini shoot whilst downtown, and I have to say, it was pretty fantastic. Shelby wore these cute high waisted shorts from a thrift shop (no, she didn't have to pop any tags.) I just wore my brother's bleached Nixon tank top and a pleated skirt from American Apparel, since that's the only place that sells clothes that actually fit my body type.<br />
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BUT THIS WAS THE YEAR, READERS. THIS WAS THE YEAR WE GOT OUR RICE PICKING HATS. They're pretty cute, I'm not gonna lie, and they do a great job at keeping the sun from blinding your eyes, which is a problem we have here in southern California, even in the winter time. </div>
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We didn't get good photos of the fun dragons and people dressed up because of the crowds (damn, people.) However, we got a lot of awesome shots. Some are posted on our <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/peculiarcurls/page1/" target="_blank">Flickr</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/foxyclassy" target="_blank">my Instagram</a>, and our <a href="http://instagram.com/peculiarcurls" target="_blank">Peculiar Curls Instagram</a>. So be sure to check all of those out and have a wonderful week. </div>
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It's been so long since I've posted; Stevie convinced me to write a review on my Nikon camera, so here we are. This past Christmas, I begged my parents to buy me a Nikon camera. I wanted a DSLR with interchangeable lens and all the fancy shmancy adjustments. I did my research and stumbled upon the Nikon D3200.<br />
God's gift to photographers, I'm telling you, is this model of Nikon DSLRs.<br />
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If you like light-weight, get-up-and-shoot cameras with a nice grip, crystal clear quality, and tons of features <b>you </b>can adjust (no flash, capturing children and pets, nighttime friendly settings, etc), then the Nikon D3200 is a model you should consider purchasing!<br />
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Of course, the content of your photos are all <b>your </b>doing, but the Nikon D3200 has a way of guiding you in the right direction. With 24.2 megapixels, this camera does not disappoint. The clarity of the photos will definitely impress you, as well as the bonus 1080p video recording feature. At local Best Buy retailers, the Nikon D3200 ranges from about $500-$800, depending on whether or not you'll be purchasing the starter kit!<br />
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My parents bought me the starter kit, which includes the camera itself, standard 18-55mm lenses, as well as an additional 55-200mm Nikkor lenses.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00707021855438212370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4863128343038759922.post-75015260894694134102013-01-31T19:33:00.000-08:002013-01-31T19:33:05.468-08:00Gated CommunitiesHello, one. Hello, all. Stevie here. Sorry Shelby and I haven't been posting much lately. With school starting and all of that jazz, things have been pretty hectic for the both of us. High school is a full time job that neither of us want.<br />
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We have squeezed in time together to take a large amounts of photos, though. Shelby invited me over, and we were in search of a new place to take photos. Somewhere with calm streets and beautiful scenery. That's hard to find when you're in a busy and bustling suburb, so we decided to go to a "friend's" house who lives in a gated community, and it was the best idea we've had yet.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00707021855438212370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4863128343038759922.post-12029238174638375552012-12-21T22:49:00.006-08:002013-01-02T09:06:14.280-08:00The Head and the Heart, She & Him, Snowmine, and More.I like music.<br />
You like music.<br />
Have you ever met a soul in this world who didn't feel personally drawn to it?<br />
Music is universal.<br />
Music has saved cultures entirely. Music preserves aspects of communities for generations to come.<br />
Music is saving us from forgetting the perks of simply <i>being, </i>every day.<br />
I am here to share some of my favorite songs (of all time) with you.<br />
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<i style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Classic</span></i></div>
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I recommend you stop what you're doing, redirect yourself to the YouTubes, and start searching these titles.<br />
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da by the Beatles</span><br />
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So now I am working on one of my projects for school and listening to XXYYXX. I don't listen to electronic music that often, probably because I'm not always in the mood to listen to it. However, my boyfriend (who is a giant fan of electronic music) is starting to rub off on me. Plus, it's great working music. You can just turn it up super loud, bob your head to the music, and work on whatever you're working on. Unless you're reading. Then it's super hard. I find it insanely difficult to read with any noise in the background, but I feel like that's probably just me, be it that most people I know can read with music and screaming people in the background.<br /></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00707021855438212370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4863128343038759922.post-30964529999951131822012-12-03T19:54:00.001-08:002013-01-02T09:06:36.620-08:00DecemberOh, goodness. December has thrust itself on us, ensconcing us. I'm sorry for all the sappy text, but I really do love the final month on the calendar. I've recently discovered a tree, a little ways down from my block, that has the most beautiful leaves I've seen in California. The trees don't really change down here, and I've always wanted to enjoy the "true," essence of autumn. I took some shots and I would like to share them with you! I'm also sorry for the lack of posting, as you can see, it's been my turn to post for a couple weeks now! I'll have some reviews coming soon.<br />
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This is what Shelby and I did today in case anyone cares.<br />
Also, we did a mini photo shoot!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00707021855438212370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4863128343038759922.post-9447982217650763032012-11-17T16:18:00.004-08:002013-01-02T09:06:54.991-08:00Love Prevails<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Today, while sitting on a bed of pebbles in my backyard, I overheard my four year old neighbor tell his father something that I don't think I'll be able to "unhear," for quite a while. As the 11-o'-clock sun beat down on me, with my matted hair and pajama pants, I heard little (we'll call him) Daniel exclaim, "I hate you!" His father paused for about half a beat, before laughing and saying, "no, you don't, Danny." Daniel didn't have to think twice about it, because he simply said, "yes, I do."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Now, whether the boy meant it or not, I was still unable to register that this toddler actually thought that he felt such a distain toward his father. I'm not sure how their relationship will work out as Daniel matures, but I wish them the best. I would like to dedicate this post to the people, places, and things I love.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Have a peaceful Thanksgiving. As Ellen says, be kind to one another. Thank you for reading, and please remember to be thankful and appreciative. </span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00707021855438212370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4863128343038759922.post-58800978893076967492012-11-04T17:22:00.000-08:002013-01-02T09:07:45.297-08:00Aesop Rock and Alabama Shakes.Hello, readers. It is I, Stevie, of the best friend duo. Sorry I haven't been posting as much as Shelby has. But that should be changing soon!<br />
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This post will be reviews on rapper Aesop Rock and the up and coming band, Alabama Shakes.<br />
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No, not Asap Rocky, who sort of stole Aesop Rock's name. But Aesop Rock. The rapper who first debuted in the super early 2000's.<br />
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Wow, when I started writing this post, my boyfriend called to Facetime me and I was listening to Aesop Rock, writing this post, and then he just started a rap battle with me. I just got sidetracked. Sorry, y'all. Rap battles are healthy for all relationships.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00707021855438212370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4863128343038759922.post-66618685033212208932012-11-02T18:01:00.000-07:002013-01-02T09:06:14.284-08:00Taylor Swift: Red and A Fine Frenzy: Pines<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This is a duo album review, analyzing the newest released records of Taylor Swift and A Fine Frenzy. Both albums were released in October, and although the month has recently passed, these reviews have been long over-due.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We knew this was coming, the album was recently released on October 22nd, and Taylor Swift has been all over the media. Between her infamous songs (in which the lyrics not only spotlight her ex-lovers, but highlight each and every one of their mistakes) and her disgusting, failed relationship with Connor Kennedy, Taylor Swift just loves attention.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Her album, <span style="color: red;">Red</span>, is filled with dance-inspired songs (a new addition to her Wikipedia "Genre," section), reminiscent ballads, and annoyingly screechy anthems. Her first single, "We Are Never Getting Back Together," not only rattles through the depths of your mind, but brings you to the conclusion that at 22, Swift really shouldn't be focusing on juvenile relationships. These kinds of relationships, however, seem to be the only thing keeping her from being another lost country star.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Red</span> is a poppier, more repetitive side of Swift's musical career. "22," and "I Knew You Were Trouble." are quite a jump from her previous singles. Personally, I don't like this new sound Swift has experimented with; her songwriting abilities seem to be lacking throughout the album, with uninspired beats and immature choruses. Expect the usual pining for her ex-lovers on each track.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">"Starlight," is one of my personal favorites, despite the ho-hum tracks on <span style="color: #cc0000;">Red</span>. Although the painfully raw lyrics we're used to hearing from Swift are not present throughout the album (at least not as much as I'd like them to be), "Starlight," and "Everything Has Changed," (a duet with Ed Sheeran) really stand out on <span style="color: #cc0000;">Red</span>. "The Last Time," (a duet with Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol) is a beautiful ballad between Lightbody's rugged voice and Swift's haunted notes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Because the majority of Swift's songs revolve around her unsuccesful relationships, her tracks are the perfect remedy for a bad breakup. <span style="color: #cc0000;">Red </span>switches things up a little, replacing yearning verses with "mainstreamed," whoa-oh-oh chants.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As a long time fan of A Fine Frenzy, I approached the album with an open mind. Sudol's opening track jumps into a peaceful, yoga-esque, beach soundtrack. For the first minute or so, Sudol entrances her fans, as always, with her soothing melodies. This, however, is not at all short lived, as the album continues at the same pace for the first third of the album.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The first six tracks are solemn, calming, and all together boring. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If it is Sudol's signature, upbeat tunes you are looking for, promptly skip to the seventh track, "Sailingsong," before switching to, "It's Alive." "Now Is The Start," concludes Sudol's uplifting tracks on the album <span style="color: #93c47d;">Pines</span>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sudol, ultimately, should stick to heart warming ballads paired with poetic verses, rather than the strained, upsetting record she has presented us. Unless you enjoy aching for the lover you never really had or watching paint dry, <span style="color: #93c47d;">Pines</span> is not for you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Today I wanted to bring everyone's attention to a bitchin' band, by the name of<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"> <span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><a href="http://dogisdead.co.uk/" target="_blank">Dog Is Dead</a>. </span></span>Their innovative, catchy, and "indie-pop," tunes on their newest release, <a href="http://dogisdead.co.uk/album.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">All Our Favorite Stories</span></a>, will have you hooked.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">All Our Favorite Stories </span>opens with a down-tempo "Get Low," before picking up speed with its typical Dog Is Dead sound, "Do The Right Thing." <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">All Our Favorite Stories</span> is a collection of jazzy, poppy, and folksy rhythms, including the dancing-down-the-street jingle, "Glockenspiel Song," and the summer nights anthem, "Talk Through the Night." "River Jordan," is perhaps the darker side of <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">All Our Favorite Stories</span>, with a daunting melody. "Ricochet," transitions the album to a slower, more mellow pace, before slightly picking back up again with "Burial Ground." The album finishes with "Talent Show," and despite the 10% popularity bar on iTunes, the closing track really brings the album to closure.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Shelby Alice</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00707021855438212370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4863128343038759922.post-34699317702501364642012-10-13T22:23:00.002-07:002013-01-02T09:05:03.791-08:00October 13th PhotoshootSo hey, we've been gone for a couple of months, soaking up the sun, enjoying the crisp autumn air, and all. We decided to get together for another shoot, using that Canon Rebel T3 (with da 18-55 mm lens) and a nice backdrop.<br />
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Here is Stevie contemplating whilst posing on an abandoned tree stump. Her lovely blue lace dress is from Urban Outfitters, for those of you fashion-crazed viewers.<br />
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Shelby here, is posing in her American Eagle dress, looking rather perturbed.</div>
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Hello, world! Shelby and Stevie here. We just finished snapping photos out under the uncomfortably hot Southern California sun in the middle of a field with a Canon Rebel T3 and a humble 18-55mm lens. Above, we have attached a slideshow that showcases our newest photographs, linked to our Flickr account, that you should totally check out. Images will change often, so be sure to check it periodically.<br />
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If anyone would like to know, Shelby's skirt is from <a href="http://www.missselfridge.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TopCategoriesDisplay?storeId=12554&catalogId=33055">Miss Selfridge</a> and her lovely sailboat shirt is from Forever 21. Stevie, on the other hand, got her skirt from American Apparel and her unicorn shirt from Urban Outfitters, if any of y'all cared. We used various items as props: two glass Coca Cola bottles, an antique tea set (Yeah, I really have no idea where it came from), a Kodak pocket instamatic, and whatever props nature gave us (which wasn't much).<br />
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