same same, but different

I haven't really been able to get over this Same Hill, Different Day project by Paul Octavious. His concept is straightforward; go to the exact same spot and take a picture, with a different result every time.
WELL! the results are beautiful and make me want to fly a kite.

Oh Joy!

Oh Joy! blog is authored by Joy Deangdeelert Cho, a graphic designer who owns her own business designing textiles, packaging, and branding for clients in the fashion and food industries. She also has a super cute stationery line.

Don't you wish your name could be branded? or at least a pun??

Anyways, it's one of those collection-of-all-things-pretty-and-inspiring-and-fun blogs that I (clearly) die for. It's updated a few times a day so go CrAzZyYyYyyyy

beckerbabes

Ive been a fan of the Beckermans and the Beckerman brand for quite some time, but only recently came across their blog. Written by sisters Callianne, Samantha and Chloe, the blog chronicles the outfits of the three designers and their friends, which needless to say, are amazing.

Clothing can not be considered fashion until someone ups the ante and infuses some life into it. The girls create all their own textiles each season which ensures something completely new, fresh and alive. Their fun approach to fashion is something that should be celebrated(!) and their blog not only consecrates their own designs, but their own personal style.

Living in Toronto (particularly in the dark and dreary winter months) can be incredibly depressing and monotonous. For a city that's so multicultural, diverse and full of life, I'm constantly amazed at how vapid and effortless people's outfits can be. The Beckerman's blog is fun and INSPIRING and breathes some energy back into every day dressing.

Whaaaat the february

Another one i lurve. The Unknown Hipster started out when (an incredibly talented) French guy moved from Paris to New York and created an alternate persona known as "The Unknown Hipster". Self described as that guy who "appears at Fashionable and Cultural events without being necessarily on the list", he puts a different spin on the traditional fashion blog. Instead of photographs, he opts to draws his own depictions of the events he attends and/or the goings-on around him.  His colourful sketches (and paintings, on a good day!) document his encounters in the world of fashion and art.

Everyone knows him, yet no one knows who he is. Brilliant!

true that

garance, j'taime.

Happy hump day, ya'll.

I've been trailing Garance Doré since the first time I saw her featured on the Sartorialist about two years back. After discovering her own blog, I continue to be constantly filled with girlish envy every time I find myself perusing her photos and illustrations. Her effortless style and her ability to spot the subtleties in the style of others puts such a smile on my face. In fact, I can only imagine that if I were to meet her I would be so overcome with nervousness and giggles that it would completely knock down the wall of coolness that I have spent the last 21 years of my life trying to build up.

See for yourself!  http://www.garancedore.fr/en

I like looking at the French version of the site. It makes me feel frilly and fancy.

image by Garance Doré

puzzled

Came across this montage-a-la-montag this morning and haven't been able stop staring at it since. Admittedly, I am a huge Hills junkie, but after seeing the picture above, and watching this video, I've had a very uneasy feeling and am seriously doubting if I will be able to continue watching next season (or ever sleep again).

I really can't wrap my head around this. I know that there is no way I can possibly come to understand the pressure that accompanies a career completely reliant on physical appearance, but still. At twenty three years she's barely two years older than me and these pictures break my heart. Doesn't she look sad? I want so badly to barge into her house, interrupt her threesome with Spencer and Jesus, and shake the silicone out of her.

In writing this blog I love looking for fun quirky things that make me (and hopefully you!) smile, so I apologize for being such a downer.  I am just so puzzled by this complete transmogrification. I don't know what else to say :(

"Make everything as simple as possible, but not simpler." -Albert Einstein

I found this blog called simple song that I really love. It's a catalogue of simple, lovely things that are meant to inspire. It really is just lovely! Thank you Bill Withers for giving me the perfect song to listen to on this lovely, lovely, LOVELY occasion :)

The author of the blog is a letterpress designer and printer. Pretty neat to see some of his inspiration and where his idea's begin to bubble. To see his work go here.

change comes from within.... your wallet

If everyone in the USA gave $1 to help Haiti, it would add up to approximately $304, 059, 724

text "HAITI" to 90999 to donate $10 to Red Cross relief Efforts in Haiti

love dis

These pictures are from the fall/winter 2009 Collection of TALC boutique, a children's clothing line based in Paris, France. Their current spring/summer collection is just as delicious, but the coziness factor for fall/winter can not be beat. Not only do I wish I was fifteen years younger so I could snuggle up in all of these clothes, I also wish I knew where these children lived so I could kidnap them.

I want to start wearing crowns.

http://www.talcboutique.com/