November 8, 2012
by Lauren
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Really digging this ANTI- Fall 2012 Music Sampler we picked up at last Saturday’s Indie Label Market in Silverlake. Of course there are some tunes I like more than others, but I’ll let you decide for yourself. Some general sentiments: … Continue reading
November 3, 2012
by Lauren
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Architectural-print-propogator, neutral-palette-confectioner and collar-enthusiast Dusen Dusen has struck a little chord on my heart string. Designer and creator Ellen Van Dusen creates “basics driven by the prints she creates from scratch each season.” D.C.-bred and Brooklyn-based Van Dusen makes friends … Continue reading
September 24, 2012
by Lauren
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Chigliak Records holds a mic out for personally treasured but forgotten–truth be told, tragically unknown–bodies of work. Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon minted Chigliak as an opportunity for people to behold “lost records” that “never went anywhere but [are] incredible.” The … Continue reading
September 6, 2012
by Lauren
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Welcome Home Playlist 1. Home – LCD Soundsystem 2. Romeo & Juliet – Dire Straits 3. I Need A Doctor – The Drums 4. I’ve Just Seen A Face – The Beatles 5. Mashed Potato Time – Dee Dee Sharp … Continue reading
September 6, 2012
by Lauren
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Charm School Vintage blooms in East Austin, TX amidst a big ole crated porch with a bench swing, a chunky gravel lot and the cozy, old sounds of creaking wood all wrapped around beautiful and thoughtful vintage and handcrafted charmers. … Continue reading
July 3, 2012
by Lauren
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Simon Evans has a story to tell. According to an inspiring interview with The San Francisco Bay Guardian Evans, moved from London to San Francisco to skateboard professionally. It was here that he realized skateboarding wasn’t ‘it’ for him–so he … Continue reading
June 24, 2012
by Lauren
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I can’t say enough about 8000nerves. So here’s a bit more. I fell in love with this punchy red blouse that is part country maiden, part saucy aristocrat. Kind of like a cross between Rufus Wainwright and Loretta Lynn. It … Continue reading
June 21, 2012
by Lauren
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Neck scarves. Blazers. Lapels. Tank tops. Dark roots. Bracelets. Rings. Nails. Contrast. Black. White. Brazen. Poised. As is. Debonaire. Yes. Heart of glass was one of my favorite songs when I was in middle school. Ha. This makes me laugh. … Continue reading
June 12, 2012
by Lauren
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8,000 Nerves pairs pretty patterns and silhouettes with bold color and a fresh-as-May way of doing a print. The line is a nervy mix between retro-saturated and modernist simplistic. 8,000 Nerves stood out to me the first time I stumbled … Continue reading
June 11, 2012
by Lauren
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Oh the places you will go…Silverlake Edition. Reform School: Local Artists’ community garden–where artwork is planted and begs to grow. Plentiful crop. Material bulbous and ripping at the seams to be chewed over. Yes Vintage in the back. YES! … Continue reading
