Ciao! Manhattan Tapes

They're Only Human

Waahhhh...

But if you were getting paid to go, you'd demand a front row seat next to the people who actually did something to get their press photographs too, wouldn't you?

Aren't We Over This Yet?

I saw some 12 year old kid on the subway today, waddling around, and he barely had his pants around his knees. I wanted to slap him twice across the face and say, "Pull your FUCKING pants up, dumbass."
SO OVER IT.

Bowling for Monkies

It's like an classy bowling bag that you take to the circus.
But all black and white and geometric and shit.

Crosshatch Satchel, $398, www.anthropologie.com.

They Make It, You Buy It

If you haven't heard of Etsy yet, it's something you should know about. Like Ebay with an artistic bent, which means better vintage finds and unique handmade items. (The last picture of the peach and stripe jumper is my favorite...)

Vanilla Wool Sweater Coat, $40 Cornflower Blue Tulip Dress, $108

Peach Silky Striped Jumper, $98

Money in the Bag

For the cost of a month's rent, it's a steal!
Sike.
Doesn't mean I don't want it anyway...

Miu Miu Coffer Bag, $1,445, www.net-a-porter.com.

Spring 2007 Couture Shows

Givenchy

Givenchy

Givenchy

Givenchy

Christian Lacroix

Christian Lacroix
Chanel Chanel

Christian Dior

Day of the Dolls

Last toy post for the day I swear!
It's just that I remembered seeing these little Thai String Dolls at the Union Square Holiday Market about a month ago, and had to share, because there are places to buy them online. Since their emigration in 2005, the String Doll Gang has been making people "eew" and "aww" all over the place, and range from 2" keychains to 14" baby-sized ones.
The Kamibashi website also sells other Asian art and textiles. So if Collin the Pirate doesn't steal your heart, you can always browse the selection of cute/creepy postcards.

El Diablo String Doll, $10, www.kamibashi.com.

Poetry is Deep

"It is evident the art of losing's not too hard to master
though it may look like (Write it!) like disaster."

Interesting article on Elizabeth Bishop and this book here.

Edgar Allan Poe & The Juke-Box: Uncollected Poems, Drafts, and Fragments, www.amazon.com.

You Ugly Muthafucka

OHMYGODTHEREAREMOREOFTHEM!
Those Uglydolls have really started something. Woollyhoodwinks have all the comedy and ten times the charm.

Woollyhoodwinks, $29.95 each, www.elsewares.com.

Ninja Power

Oh man, if only these things were real...

Wee Ninja, $22, www.elsewares.com.

Get Dressed #002

All I care to wear these days...

KAROO Mark Eisen Tunic Dress, $352 (but on sale now!), www.shopbop.com.

Anlo Brooke Skinny Jean, $194, www.shopbop.com.

Get Dressed #001

Basically, hella cute.

Daryl K. Handkerchief Neck Dress, $235, www.shopbop.com.

Loeffler Randall Kit Boot, $685, www.shopbop.com

Tough and Tougherer

Be trite, be contrary, but whatever you do, make sure you bring your fucking A-game.

Girly Brass Knuckles Necklace, $49, www.leviticusjewelry.com.

A Glass House

Glassware for the summertime, or for every other day you spend wishing it was warmer.

Carafe, $42, Highball $10, Lowball $8, at www.clio-home.com.

This is My Message to You

This pendant lamp reminds me of the days when birds were alright because they didn't leave presents on my windowsill.

Icarus, by Tord Boontje, $72 at www.modernpoverty.com.