Curry

So I've been casually looking for a certain type of bag for awhile now- like specifically one that I can easily wear on my bike (adjustable shoulder strap) and on the street, AND perhaps big enough to adapt to most "scenarios." There's no doubt I got a handle on the tote bag collection, most of which I have not bought (freebies!) except a Weedeater one I got at their show. A lot of these bags by Macromauro I saw at a Japanese online store called Wallace & Murron would be most IDEAL. Now if only I could figure out how to order anything from there...that's always the case.

I only want to see beautiful things

Life just threw a curveball at me. It's time to stop, look around, and smell the roses.

Smooth Talk, Self Service Fall 2009, Electric Wizard, Witchcult Today, Suehiro Maruo, Undercover, neon.tambourine, milkfloat, Viviane Sassen, Chloe, Myrtle Lee, Moonaa

Galeria Mercado

I was happy to get an email recently that introduced me to a small label I probably never would have found on my own. Based in Brazil, Galeria Mercado was born only a couple years ago by Daniela Goulart and Josana Matedi. They make clothes and accessories that showcase the vibrant connection to the culture, music, and experiences that make up their lives, like the 2010 Juu collection which was inspired by African culture. I love all the prints and the oversized totes are simply amazing. Unfortunately, they don't have a webshop, but you can email them to inquire about orders!

Don't look at me

Yep, I'm gonna be donning the granny visor this summer. I just picked up this one from a local shop in Brooklyn that sells TONS of costume jewelry and hats- you know the kind of place you can get every size of hoop earring and fake rhinestone hello kitty jewelry? I might even step it up casino/florida retiree style and pick up one of these visors from Starstyling Berlin.

Geotropics

Been looking at old Hussein Chalayan lately, and his summer '99 collection called Geotropics has been one I've pulled up quite a bit. I wish more designers kept meaty collection archives- you can look at Chalayan back to 1994 if you so please, a nice treat if you're into you know, FASHION. Anyway, back to the Geotropics-ness, I'm feelin it. If I was forced to wear just dresses this summer, this is the vibe I'd go for (how you like the little cut-out river going dead center through the boob?)