June 6, 2012
by Lauren
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Don’t Mind If I Do: Jelly Shoes

I just picked up a pair of vintage jelly shoes or “jellies.” I’ve had them for barely one day and I can already say for certain they are my summer jam. Some reasons why to say yes to jellies: 1. … Continue reading

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May 29, 2012
by Lauren
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Inez, Rosemary, Margot, Jane, Suzy

Wes Anderson is a master at creating characters with styles that reveal their inner workings.  As visually appealing as the characters and costuming may be, Anderson includes details that go beyond the aesthetic. Anderson understands the unspoken, ever-telling language of … Continue reading

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May 16, 2012
by Lauren
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Grand Abandon Loves Kris Chau

KRIS CHAU’S ART Cindy Lou Who, 1950′s cosmetic advertisements, paper dolls, pastel circuses, dreaming, pale peach, realizing, secrets,  pursed lips, eyelashes, freckles, beauty marks, fluttering around, thinking but not saying, floating, still having it, oddballs, soft animals, the quirks of … Continue reading

May 7, 2012
by Lauren
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Vintage-Inspired Online Retailers

Finding everyday-wearable vintage clothing can be work. It often requires some serious digging. So much digging in fact, that ofttimes when that hanger is before you, when that awesome jacket is dangling in your face like a grape on a … Continue reading

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April 27, 2012
by Lauren
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Grand Abandon Loves Kate Bingaman Burt

Kate Bingaman Burt: Drawing-of-the-everyday extraordinaire. I’ve picked out a few of my favorites, and have also included her introduce-me, “hello nametag” video. Her artwork embodies lo-fi–perfectly imperfect sketch-style drawings of things you wouldn’t usually think to commemorate. Kate’s “Daily Purchase … Continue reading

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March 9, 2012
by Lauren
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SXSW 2012 In Spirit

So sad I won’t be in Austin for SXSW this year:( But I would be allover these stellar free music events and parties if I was in town! Here’s where I will be in spirit during SXSW 2012: The Warby … Continue reading

Art + Style

December 26, 2011 by Lauren

Bianca Green’s “Ladies Love Leggings” makes me want to do the legging dance. Check out her work here in your favorite pair of leggings.

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