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Psychedelic garage band, Mini Mansions, is an American modern-day Beatles, if you put aside their ethereal, grunge-goth sound not too far from a more pop-inclined Pink Floyd. “Monk” shows the whimsical side of their many catchy tunes off the LA threesome’s self-titled debut album. Although, “Kiddie Hypnogogia” is a perfectly nostalgic fit for READ MORE

Since I can remember 3.1 Phillip Lim has been for that girl that is urban and fashion forward, yet still polished and feminine.  This latest Resort 2012 Collection is what that girl is wearing to Sunday brunch and a film festival in the park.  The colors move between extremes.  They are either sun burnt with reds, oranges, and sandy mauves, giving a desert feel, READ MORE

Super A Market is the latest concept store opened in Tokyo. The concept behind the interior design of this luxury multi-brand boutique is centered on the idea of shopping for luxury items, which housed in an environment that emanates the enjoyment, the surmise and the ease of a supermarket.  An energetic sense of READ MORE

I really liked Reed Krakoff’s Resort 2012 Collection, though I did sense some influences from Balenciaga’s SS 2011 collection. However despite any similarities this collection is far more feminine than Balenciaga’s that I mentioned. I have a weakness for well executed color-blocking and this collection does a fine job at that.

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“I just fell in love, and I couldn’t help myself.” My sentiments exactly for The Belle Brigade‘s “Sweet Louise,” gem of a track. There is an overwhelmingly beautiful feeling created by this folksy Fleetwood Mac-esque group. The organic, guy-girl harmonies are sweet on the ear riding on an equally sweet piano with country quality twang. READ MORE

This limited edition of Fashionary is a collaboration with Hong Kong fashion retailer I.T. It comes in 4 Neon fabric covers, available now for this summer. Featuring Patterns & Flat Drawings, Specs Sheets, Fabric Dictionary, Laundry labels, Seams & Stitches and more. I love their ‘Tommy Ton Street style‘ inspired campaign.

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