Tag Archives: New

Look of the Week: T-Shirt Chic

Posted on by

I find something very sexy about a casual tee paired with high heel shoes. If you’ve never done this, I recommend you try! It says “Yes, I’m hot” but still very down to earth… a.k.a., approachable. Let me show you how it’s done with Miss Leah’s outfit, and maybe you can take a stab at it this glorious long weekend!

We accessorized here with….

Blot on that red lip for an extra touch of badass and you’re done. Statement tees work best for me — it’s gives your crush a reason to come talk to you… (Maybe we should turn this into a how to get a the guy post?? I kid). At the end of the day, always dress up for yourself. You are more than worth it!

Model: Leah

Photographer: Mari Nishimura

Stylist: Jasmine Imani

 

Justin Siddons x The Clink Room

Posted on by

Like I mentioned with my post on Show You Suck, I love seeing homies kill it at what they do.

My buddy Justin (Shy Cog Co) KKIIILLLSSS it in logo design and is a vector wizard. This time around he teams up with Jason and Casey of The Clink Room to drop this DOPE “Roadkill” fitted for the Rejects League. The New Era cap features an all dark denim hat with a black undervisor featuring black, burnt orange, and scarlet embroidery. The hat had to go through a couple revisions and in the end came out awesome, check out the back story here.

Big congrats to my homie Justin, way to kill it on this fitted and I’m sure you’ll destroy future pieces famo. Check out his brand Shy Cog Co while you’re at it, the dude has some dope tees for sale.

front shot back shot
close up side shot
sketches

New Year’s Eve Shoes

Posted on by

Go all out this New Year’s Eve with our shimmery and sexy towering heels! Whether you ring in 2012 dancing the night away at an elegant party or laying low with friends and family watching the ball drop on television, it is imperative that you dress up! If glitzy shoes like Sam Edelman’s Scarlett are just not your style, opt for a velvet pair, like the Coraline Shoe by Messeca which is just as lavish. Or, try a funky snake print like the Jeffrey Campbell Milder shoe which is a killer, less expensive version of the Python Gucci Pump! All options will compliment your sequined ensemble or totally take your little black dress to the next level.

Shopper’s Resolutions: Vintage in 2012

Posted on by

I’ve often professed my interest in vintage apparel, but with a short attention span and a lack of focus I have never been able to seriously scour the racks for a good find. We’ve heard countless reasons for buying vintage including the facts that it is resourceful, one-of-a-kind, and generally higher quality materials. Karmaloop is home to many bona fide vintage hunters, with many of them selling on Kazbah, Plndr, or Etsy, and I’m hoping that in 2012 I can learn some of their tricks. If you’re in the same camp as me, why not fulfill this sartorial promise with a New Year’s Eve dress? Great way to put your resolution to work! Here are some of our picks for satisfying party pieces, all from *Vintage Boutique.

Above: the Outlander Dress, the Sequined Berry Dress, and the Black Eye Cardigan.

Below: the Winona Cape, the Paper Tiger Sweater, and the Phoenix Fringe Dress.

New Hot Brand! Finders Keepers: Wishlist Collection

Posted on by

Amongst the many Australian labels that have been killing it lately like Mink Pink and style stalker, new Aussie brand Finders Keepers especially caught my eye. They offer runway inspired pieces that are simple, girly, and chic. I am so ready for their fun dresses and playsuits to hit the site soon – just in time for Holiday parties! They continuously offer fresh looks each month so keep an eye out for new arrivals!

New Collab Alert! tokidoki x nOir x Barbie

Posted on by

I’m so excited to tell you girls about this adorable new collab arriving on Karmaloop just in time for the holidays!!  “It’s Barbie Bitch”, literally!

Our friends at tokidoki x nOir x Barbie came together to bring us some of the cutest pieces of jewelry that I’ve seen in a long time. This collection is packed with lovable Barbie hearts, airplanes, and ponies…PONIES!  Yes, this collection is wonderfully girly but the designers did an awesome job of also incorporating adorably edgy pieces like The Tokidoki x Barbie x nOir Cross Bone Drop Earring which features a combination of Barbie hearts, Tokidoki cross bones, and dangling spikes.

Whether you’re treating yourself or stuffing a stocking, tis’ the season for girl-on-girl-on-girl collaborations!

Check out a sneak peek of the collection above and below.

Nike SB Dunk Mid Khaki / White 2012

Posted on by

The Nike SB Dunk Mid Khaki / White is one of the few strapless Dunk Mid’s releasing in 2012. While we wait for Nike SB to add the strap back where it belongs, all we have now are these new colorways to enjoy like this SB Dunk Mid that features pebbled leather panels in Khaki and a White Swoosh. Stay tuned for more Nike SB 2012 news on Modern Notoriety. Via NSB


Spot the QR Codes with Soleheaven & the Trainer Angel

Posted on by

Spot the QR Codes with Soleheaven & the Trainer Angel

Soleheaven QR codes are popping up in the UK, find and scan them to get exclusive images… Dale tells us more…

soleheaven trainer angel - uk street art

“They appear to be the work of a sneaker obsessed character known only as the ‘Trainer Angel’.

City skate parks and popular bars on the arts and music scene appear to have been visited
overnight by the Trainer Angel. The installations are numbered and each location has a shoe
positioned in impossible high up locations as a physical signature. The sneakers that have so far
been spotted range from Nike Air Max, Supra, Asics and ltd edition Vans.

soleheaven trainer angel - uk street art

soleheaven trainer angel - uk street art

Close to each location is a giant sized paste up that wouldn’t look out of place on the streets
of Paris or Barcelona. The design is a bold industrial graphic design with strong lines, featuring
between the wings of the body a giant digital QR code.

Scan the QR code with your mobile phone and you’re taken through to the home of the Trainer
Angel where you can view exclusive images and connect with the Trainer Angel directly using
social media.

soleheaven trainer angel - uk street art

Newcastle upon Tyne continues to establish itself as a creative and leading cultural city with a hive
of creative commerce and business bringing a different kind of spotlight on the famous Geordie
shores.

Dale Parr, of Soleheaven says: “We worked last year on an exhibition with 20 artists including Dan
Baldwin, INSA and Mr Jago in an exhibition in Shoreditch. Called Kicks N Canvas. I wanted to do
something this year that was a little closer to home and directly related to the business.”

soleheaven trainer angel - uk street art

soleheaven trainer angel - uk street art

soleheaven trainer angel - uk street art

 

So sneaker-heads, keep your eyes peeled…

Check out Soleheaven in Newcastle for sick trainers, and keep an eye on the Trainer Angel Twitter for the latest news on this QR gubbins.

 

 

Related posts:

  1. Jon Burgerman Urban Art in Newcastle, UK 2010
  2. Noodle – Design Museum Poster (Original Exhibition Poster) by Jamie Hewlett – Urban Art For Sale
  3. Jarritos Flavor City Competition Art – The Entrants

Flying Junction: Prohibition Era Atlantic City Prints

Posted on by

Flying Junction: Prohibition Era Atlantic City Prints

Flying Junction founder Ace Harrison loved vintage subway type and bus scrolls. He loved them so much that he created an entire company around accurately reproducing early 1900’s public transportation type pieces for home display. His newest collection for Flying Junction is inspired by the smash hit HBO series Boardwalk Empire. The prints feature the iconic streets and neighborhoods during prohibition-era Atlantic City. The signs come in 12”x18” or 13”x19” size in addition to a few special, larger versions of archival quality that top out at 24”x36”. Look for them now here.

Read more at Hypebeast.com