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March 15, 2013

Four Fashion Prodigies (Who Are Probably Younger Than You)


Source: Olivia Bee for Vice Fashion Issue 2013 

Uncle Sam wants YOU to take a good look at how insanely-incredible the above photograph is^. Look reallll close because guess what, guess what?! It was taken by an eighteen year old! ~YEAH GURL~ Let’s hear it for the up-and-comers, ’cause today we’re saluting four fashion prodigies who are rollin’ in the dough, the designer contracts, and the front row seats. Who says fashion is a grown-ups game? Because these alarmingingly gifted prodigies are thirteen going on Anna Wintour. read more…

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March 12, 2013

Five Fashion-y Artists You Should Know


Source: Quentin Jones

This article deserves a DISCLAIMER of awesomeness. Catsuits are involved. Grimes makes a cameo. And, most importantly, it’s brimming with artistic geniality. From London to LA (and even our homebase T.O. gets a shout out) we’ve rounded up five mind-blowing acts who combine art and fashion to make the world a MUCH prettier place. Less talk, more drooling. Enjoy>>>

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Lifestyle
February 14, 2013

Awkward Couples’ Portraits: An MTV FORA x Lomography Gallery

Just a couple of weeks ago, we asked you to submit awkward photos of you and your ~lover~ (or other lovers) so we could share them with The Internet, and choose one funny couple to win a Diana F+ Camera. Most of the photos were just really cute (stop it, you and your cute couple-ness) but a pretty impressive amount of them were super silly/awkward/strange. Here are our favourites: read more…

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February 8, 2013

7 Street Artists You Should Know About

Unrestrained & undercover, street artists are unleashing their satirical sprays all over the urban landscape. These modern-day Basquiats are the war on boredom; they are the unrelenting truth; they are the voice of the people. From street to stardom, muralists and graffiti artists are the tastemakers of 2013. Here is a list of our favourites from around the globe: read more…

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Lifestyle
February 4, 2013

Museum-Worthy Album Art

The love affair between music and art never ceases to produce mind-blowing, tweet-worthy content. Often when I buy vinyl I can’t decide if I want to frame it on my wall or play it on my record player. Other times, artists release records with covers featuring floating heads photoshopped onto hams, and sleazy heavy metal albums with bad visuals. Exhibit A. To counter balance how awful that was, here is a collection of museum worthy album art to feast your eyes on. read more…

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Lifestyle
November 23, 2012

#FF: Ilse Valfre

23 year-old superwoman Ilse Valfrè, is the talented illustrator behind the art/style/girly thoughts blog iValfrè. Currently based in Los Angeles but raised in Mexico, Ilse’s resume extends far past her well-known title of “blogger”. A working illustrator, photographer and model, Ilse is a girl with a serious multitude of talents. Her illustrations are so lovely – we wish she would draw us. But for real, please draw us. read more…

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Lifestyle
November 23, 2012

Q & A With Ilse Valfre

We had the lovely pleasure of asking über talented illustrator, Ilse Valfré, a few questions about her travels, musical loves, and style inspirations. We already knew how rad she was, but getting to know her a little better only made us adore her more. read more…

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November 8, 2012

Check This Out: Revolucionario x Wixaritari Beaded Skulls

Hands down the most impressive thing we’ve seen today: BC clothing brand Revolucionario collaborated with western central Mexican ethnic group The Wixáritari to create these stunning hand-beaded skulls. Safe to say we’re back in the skull game, people. read more…

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September 24, 2012

6 Young Canadian Photographers You Should Know About

Aged as young as 19, these rising photographers are making a name for themselves in the industry as blossoming creators behind the lens. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but I’ll give you the low-down on each of these homegrown photogs in slightly less. Here are six young Canadian photographers you definitely need to know. read more…

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Lifestyle
September 14, 2012

#FF: Pony Hunter

I know we often joke that a photographer boyfriend is imperative for a successful fashion blog… but in the case of Laura Allard-Fleischl, a photographer (and self proclaimed pony-hunter) hailing from New Zealand, it is more than evident that the eerie, whimsical and nostalgic qualities of her work are meticulously translated into her blog photos by her own hands. read more…

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