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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →