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Peggy Lipton

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{images via: google, flikr, wehearit, imd} Peggy Lipton - a style inspiration to many, myself included. Simplistic, natural, and stunning. She did everything right. Multi, multi talented as she is, she was an original fashionista.  [Keep Reading]

Space Lotus

PB Lookbook

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When it comes to lookbooks, Planet Blue always seems to do it right. Their images are always captivating, and visually exhilerating!There are big inspirations seen in recent lookbooks coming from the "galaxy" as well as "nature" combined. A true artistic collaboration of what is perfectly accessible, true, natural and organic, with what is unknown, and unseen to our naked eye.  A beautiful contrast, that oddly enough works seemlessly and effortlessly together.I can't seem to get over the hair-... [Keep Reading]

The New Leather Skinny

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When a person thinks about leather pants for guys the first thing that probably pops into their mind is skin tight pants with flashes of an eighties rocker or some cheesy biker dude. But recent incarnations of the leather pant are actually unbelievably cool...Of course we have Kanye to thank for this trend making a come back. He is an ambassador of sorts for the 2012 version of  the leather pant. Kid Cudi has said Kanye turned him onto them (He also said they are actually some of the most... [Keep Reading]

Mamma love, Goodies, and Aloe Blacc

Suggestions from Spareparts

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I love my mom. So much. She's the absolute best and in my humble opinion, totally better than yours. 50 percent of me came from her, and that's pretty serious stuff, so I'm taking full advantage of the fact that this Sunday is internationally recognized as a day to appreciate her. I reckon there are (or should be) a lot of people out there that feel the same about their own mothers, so read on... This list of Mother's Day gifts is full of heart-melters, if you'd like to capitalize.Happy SocksI... [Keep Reading]

Yo' mama!

Girl gave you LIFE so you'd better give her something good on Sunday.

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Mother's Day is this Sunday, and though there's something thrillingly evil about being the very last customer to squeeze through the half-closed security door, your mum might appreciate seeing a more thoughtful date and time on her gift receipt. Just sayin'. <!--break--> I know, I know: she's hard to buy for because she swears that all she wants is to spend more time with you and she already has everything she needs... but let's face it, you're going to get her something. So before you... [Keep Reading]

MAY TOP 10!!

My personal picks for May!

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Here are my top 10 obsessions for the month of May!!!Brighten up with some dip dyed tips in one color or every color! So fun for the warmer months!SST Black Label Tinted Primer & Moisture Kick! THE BEST EVER! This is perfect year round. Wear alone or as a base for your face! Seriously in love with this stuff and LOVE that its paraben and chemical free!Loving the new comfy vintage pieces from Jac Vanek! The "I Hate Everyone" is my fave. Having a bad day? Throw this on and your shirt will... [Keep Reading]

Making a pallet coffee table...

Getting creative with old pallets

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       I have been doing some home renovations over the past few weeks, so I have been checking out design ideas online. I ended up finding some furniture made of old pallets. I came across some pretty creative ideas and it gave me inspiration to make a coffee table out of one. Most of us will find or use pallets every day and not think twice about it so I knew it would be easy to find a couple to try the project out. I ended up doing the honest thing and offering the business beside my office... [Keep Reading]

Street Fashion x Graphic Design

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While reading through my daily blogs I came across this amazing series of images. It is a collaboration between New York street fashion photographer Monsieur Jerome, who is known for capturing bold menswear in action and New York based design firm, Manhattan Born. The images meld simple street wear shots and design in the most amazing way. Manhattan Born has taken elements from the clothes in each picture and created an entire mood and story. It seems like the clothes have literally come to... [Keep Reading]

Street Smith

Street Style

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For all of you lookbook lovers out there, I thought that I would share my new found gem. It's almost unfair how trendy Australia is. Yet, as someone who has traveled the country, and fallen deeply in love with Australia, it kind of just makes sense. Also, as much as I covet how ahead of us in fashion they seem to always be, it does give me something to follow, and gather inspiration from.  Here is a street style blog that is merely people off of Melbourne's fine streets. Considering Melbourne... [Keep Reading]

Lady In The Water

Alexandra Valenti

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I have come to the realization that I tend to use the words "favorite" and "excited" a lot in my posts. However, it is almost torture to not use them when talking about one of my favorite photographers, Alexandra Valenti. Her latest work has a mixed media aura about it, blending feelings of surrealism and wonder into simple pleasures of our every day lives.  These are indeed the most inspiring images I have come across in a long while - and I do love it when I see things that truly make me want... [Keep Reading]

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