Collar + Bling

Ever felt like your collar was missing something? I know I have.

 Here's an easy solution:

(Also... I think I found it on a Chinese version of Pinterest....?)

Stripes + Spots

Keds and Madewell have teamed up to form a beautiful love connection of shoes! The bright funky stripes and polkadots are getting me in the mood for one thing: Spring. 

(personal faves)

Spotted at Refinery 29.

Jessica + Hische

Last night I went to an amazing lecture by letterer, illustrator and designer Jessica Hische. Not only is she extremely talented and well-known in the design world, she's also young (28!), funny, and about to get married. 

The lecture consisted of her teaching us the differences between an illustrator and designer, and showing us her past and present creations- including the side projects she does when she is, and I quote, "procrastiworking"- being productive but not by doing the things you're supposed to be doing. I like that idea. Check out, "Should I Work for Free?"

Her advice: "Think about something that you wish existed- and make it."

She's designed her own awesome font called Buttermilk and recently did the opening credits for Wes Anderson's upcoming film Moonrise Kingdom. Pretty legit. 

Another one of her cooler jobs is she just designed covers for a collection of classics for Barnes & Nobles and they are beautiful.

Talk about inspiration to start doing something with your life.

DJ + CHANTAGOLD

Happy Mardi Gras! Another great show from ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING ALL AT ONCE.

PLAYLIST 2/18

THE GREAT DEFECTOR. bell x1.

DESPERATELY WANTING. better than ezra.

YOU, ME AND THE BOURGEOISIE. the submarines.

TWO WEEKS. grizzly bear.

ANOTHER SUNNY DAY. belle and sebastian.

BANQUET. bloc party. (requested by richard from london!)

WALK IN THE PARK. oh no! oh my!

THIS AIN'T A SCENE. the henry clay people.

GOBBLEDIGOOK. sigur ros.

FURR. blitzen trapper

SUNLIGHT. harlem shakes.

SOMETHING GOOD CAN WORK. two door cinema club.

{ Editor's Pick: Best song of the playlist:}

TUNE IN AND TUNE OUT. SAT. 10AM CENTRAL. KWUR.COM.

you won't regret it. 

(official tag line)

Pink + Camels

Smitten with the color combinations used on Virginia Johnson's pouches and iPhone sleeves. A palette to die for. Hot pink camels? Tangerine birds? Chocolate turtles? yes please.

(PS. THEY'RE ON SALE. treat. yo. self.)

(iwantiwantiwant)

Spotted on Pinterest.

Sequin + Drop

Crushing on the backdrop of Chris Benz's Fall 2012 Collection. 

The clothes are pretty cool too, I guess.

Benz drew inspiration from Judy Garland and Dolly Parton. I find that amusing.

Spotted at Fashionista.

lookbook + cookbook

Two of my favorite things? Food and Fashion. Combine them into one beautiful symbiotic relationship and BAM you get lookbook cookbook.  A gluten-free, vegan recipe website that shows off the final masterpieces with (some rather sexual) models (see: sauces + dips).

The main thing I've taken away from this scrumptious website? 

MODELS EAT!!!!

jk the food is never actually in their mouths.

Blueberry Lemon Tarts 

Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes

Mint Chocolate Cupcakes

Chocolate Button Cookies

Peanut Butter Yummies

Vegan Eggnog

Spotted at A Pair and a Spare.

Grammy + ♀

 Grammy Awards tonight. I literally couldn't even tell you my top choice. They're just all. so. great.

Although if I HAD to choose.... probably Beyonce. 

I just can't not... 

Spotted at Elle.

Bacon + Pancakes

Thoughts? I'm intrigued.

Spotted on Pinterest.

DJ + CHANTAGOLD

"Ah, what is this?" you might ask. Well, it's my "wonderful, fabulous, world/life-changing radio show" (direct quote from a listener).

Tune in Saturday mornings 10-11 central to get your weekly dose of excellent music, new and old. The title pretty much sums it up. 

FAQ

How can I listen to this radio show? I don't live within your soundwaves.

Never fear, KWUR streams 24/7 at KWUR.com. Or  find "KWUR" under the "eclectic" tab in iTune's radio.

How can I show my support for ANYTHING & EVERYTHING ALL AT ONCE?

Simple. Like the page on Facebook and keep up with the weekly playlists.

I WANT TO REQUEST A SONG.

ok. call the KWUR hotline at 314.935.5987 during the show. Just keep it non-mainstream. kwur rules. 

Do you really play anything and everything all at once?

No. Next question.

Can you give me a taste of what you play?

I'd thought you'd never ask. here are my last two playlists: 

PLAYLIST 2/4
COLOURS.grouplove.

AT HOME.crystal fighters.

THE SOUND. human highway.

PERCUSSION GUN. white rabbits.

POSTAGE/HOSTAGE. elle lefant.

HEART CONDITION. let's go sailing.

BROAD RIPPLE IS BURNING. margot and the nuclear so and so.'s.

MIDNIGHT CITY. m83.

SOMEBODY THAT I USED TO KNOW (FEAT SIMBRA). gotye.

POSTCARDS FROM ITALY. beirut + florence & the machine cover mashup.

{editor's pick: best song of the playlist:}  

{Bonus: sick Skizzy Mars remix:} 

PLAYLIST 2/11
MAKE ME SMILE. steve harley and cockney rebel.

FOOLS GOLD. tin sparrow.

HISTORY OF MODERN. orchestral manoeuvers in the dark.

YOUNG BLOOD. the naked & famous.

BANDITOS. the refreshments.

SOMETHING SALTY, SOMETHING SWEET. river city extension.

I'M FALLING. robyn hitchcock.

DYING IS FINE. ra ra riot.

SUN HANDS. local natives.

1269 LITTLE TALKS. of monsters and men.


{editor's pick: best song of the playlist:}

TUNE IN AND TUNE OUT. SAT. 10AM CENTRAL.

you won't regret it. 

(official tag line)

Back + Pack

What kind of rucksack are you? I'm thinking the first one on the third row. mmmm.

Spotted at Familiale.

Back + Less

How unbelievably sexy is this dress? 

Spotted at The Sartorialist.

Roberto + Cavalli

8 reasons as to why I am currently drooling over Roberto Cavalli's Spring/Summer 2012 collection:

(prepare yourself.)

Have more gold and sequins I dare you.

Spotted by Ariella.

Block + Color

Another ingenious DIY from Honestly... WTF. All you need? Pants, paint and tape. 

Voila!

 Trendy color block pants. 

Try it out I dare you.

Spotted at Honesty...WTF.

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