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May 14, 2013

Trend to Try: Jelly Shoes!

Source: Twin Magazine/Kamilla Takacs

This emerging trend could definitely be classified under a ‘throwback’ category, which is why everyone MUST try it. Giving off an 90′s/early 2000′s vibe of /slightly/ tacky yet also /severely/ amazing, the jelly shoe is making a well-deserved comeback, and is now available for purchase in sizes appropriate for adult-type humans!! No longer exclusive to the GAP Kids section, these beauties have grown up with us and have transformed by mega-brands like Acne and Topshop. Behold the new and improved, jelly shoe! read more…

Posted by Stacie Campbell | Tagged 90’s, Azealia Banks, jellies, shoes, shopping, Solange, trends

April 17, 2013

TREND TO TRY: Crop It Like It’s Hot

What do Balenciaga, the cast of Girls, and a 90s Gwen Stefani have in common? They all know how to ~crop it like it’s hot~. On the runway and on the streets, cop tops are having a major moment by way of the recent 90s revival. Embrace your summer style with a midriff-baring blouse perfect for every occasion. We’ve scoured the web to bring you only the crème of the crop (haha) when in comes to outfit inspo. Read on for your comprehensive guide to buying (and wearing) crop tops.

Sunday Morning Moodboard: Rad Ringwear

Jessica Seaton via HonestlyWTF

They can be big, small, quiet, loud, single or attached – and no, we’re not talking about variations of humans. This morning’s mood board is all about rings and the many shapes, sizes and personalities they come in. So, pull those hands out of your pockets and let your hands do the talking…for once.
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Posted by Lauren Quinn | Tagged alexa chung, Balenciaga, Erin Wasson, Jewellery, lowluv, Michele Lamy, Rick Owens, rings, shopping, Sunday Morning Moodboard, The Man Repeller, topshop

March 26, 2013

SPRING KICKS!

Despite what the outdoor snow flurries are telling us, SPRING IS HERE! So why not kick-start the season by sprucing up your kicks collection? There are some serious bad-ass runners jumping onto the market & I for one, would like to incorporate them into my sneaker wardrobe, (which is seriously lacking, btw). Here’s some of our favourites that you’ll want to get your hands on before they ~run away~. read more…

Posted by Carlene McDavid | Tagged Adidas, alexander mcqueen, Alexander McQueen x Puma, Aritzia, Deck Mid II, jeffrey campbell, Keds, Kenzo, Kenzo x Vans, kicks, Kith NYC, Nike, Nike Dunk Sky High City, Puma, Rabble Mid, Ransom, Ransom x Adidas, Riviera, Running Shoes, shopping, Sneakers, vans, zara

March 22, 2013

10 Reasons Why Australia’s Fashion Scene is the Place to Be

Source: Mania Mania

The weather outside is a frightening -7° but on the other side of the hemisphere, Sydneyites are basking in a 33° climate! It’s all surf, sand, sun, and some enviably cool fashion cred for the land down under as Australians are making waves on the style scene. Move over NY and London because the Outbacks are here to stay. With a gang of bronzed belles of the beach leading the way, we’re counting down ten reasons why Australia’s fashion scene is white hot. read more…

Posted by Dani Reynolds | Tagged Abbey Lee Kershaw, australia, Bambi Northwood Blyth, christine centenera, Elle McPherson, Gemma Ward, Grimes, Leif Podjhasky, Miranda Kerr, music, shopping, Tame Impala, travel, trends, vogue australia, Wrangler Australia

March 22, 2013

Your Comprehensive Guide To Buying Spring Sunglasses

Source: Wildfox

Dreary winter wardrobe, meet your springtime essentials! With the dreadfully cold weather (finalllly) bidding us farewell, it’s time to channel your inner Lana, Lennon, or Penny Lane with our carefully curated shopping guide to your most fashionable defence against UVs and squinty eyes: sunnies! Spring it on with our top picks, and who knows, maybe you’ll wind up in “Frames: Part Un Deux Trois”! read more…

Posted by Dani Reynolds | Tagged Lana Del Rey, Mickey Mouse, NastyGal, opening ceremony, shopping, sunglasses, Twiggy, Urban outfitters, Wildfox

March 13, 2013

Unavoidable #Trending Thing: TIGER FEVER

Photo Credit: 8 and 2

If Kenzo has taught us anything, it’s that tiger faces are going nowhere fast. Whether you spend your bucks on an ~all the rage~ Kenzo tiger sweater, spend a little less on an equally rad Kenzo tiger iPad case, or spend even less on one of the trillion tiger faced goods on the market – there’s a tiger-related in for you. read more…

Posted by Carlene McDavid | Tagged ASOS, bags, bathing suit, BLACK MILK CLOTHING, bottoms, cases, clothes, crop top, denim, etsy, Far Fetch, Forever 21, headband, iPad, jacket, jeffrey campbell, Kenzo, Matches Fashion, Nasty Gal, necklace, parka, Pixie Market, ring, River Island, shirts, shoes, shopping, silver, skirt, sneaker, sweater, swimwear, Tees, tiger, Top Shop, trends, zara

March 11, 2013

Pantone for St. Patty’s: Non-Lame Green Garb to Help You Celebrate

Photo Source: Tommy Ton / Jak & Jil

And the hunt begins! With St. Paddy’s less than a week away, it’s crunch time for your shamrock-centered shopping pilgrimage. Avoid feeing green around the gills about finding the perfect emerald somethin’ somethin’ by followging our Irish-inspired shopping guide to Pantones for Paddy’s (Not a “Kiss Me I’m Irish” tee in sight!) Simply follow the rainbow of chartreuse, harlequin, and honeydew, to the pot of sartorial gold. Happy hunting. read more…

Posted by Dani Reynolds | Tagged accessories, ASOS, BCBG, Emerald, Forever 21, Jacflash, jewelry, Nasty Gal, Panton, Ralph Lauren, shopping, St. Patrick's Day, topshop, Urban outfitters, zara

March 7, 2013

Your Guide to Channeling Lisa Frank

Source: StreetFSN

It’s all rainbows, unicorns and techni-coloured dolphins on the sartorial scene as fashion pays its respects to the mother of girly 90s graphics: Lisa Frank. Oh, if only Frank’s pink pony pencils with the giant rainbow clad easers on the end were acceptable office supplies au courant. ~Woe is adult life~ but you can still get your sparkly teddy fix in a grown up way. We urge you to Keep Calm & Lisa Frank On by checking out this rainbow-tastic shopping guide. read more…

Posted by Dani Reynolds | Tagged ASOS, Forever 21, free people, jeffrey campbell, Lei Van Kash, Lisa Frank, Mila Kunis, Nasty Gal, NastyGal, shopping, sole struck, topshop, trends, Unif, Urban outfitters, zara

March 6, 2013

Here are some ridiculous websites to waste your time with.

Can one count the many gifts the worldwide web has bestowed upon our generation? Facebook, YouTube, and cat memes, to name a few, have shaped our cultural landscape both online and IRL. Cyberspace also happens to be a Mecca for the absurd. With more Internet users than ever, you can now hire a fake girlfriend, send a bouquet of rotten roses to an ex, or even make your own beat boxing group.

Take a look at these totally zany, 100% real, 0% reliable websites. Quality procrastination material, guaranteed. read more…

Posted by Dani Reynolds | Tagged beat boxing, Cats, Internet Stuff, shopping

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