Keepin’ It Classy: $90 Off Lisa Curran’s Chic (Not Skimpy) Swimwear
Just because it’s swimsuit season doesn’t mean you have to resort to a barely-there bikini. Don’t get us wrong — you…Read More
Shop It NowBoo Announces New Based-In-S.F. Book, We Collapse From Cuteness
If there's one thing you know we love...it's the World's Cutest Dog (and Bay Area native) Boo! Need proof? Check out our roundup of Boo's greatest looks and tips on how your own pooch can copy them. Sidenote: Boo Facebooked this story to his 4.4 million fans, which pretty much made our lives. #notsohumblebrag
And the mega-adorbs pup has now made our week by announcing his second book with S.F.-based publisher Chronicle Books! What's more: The heart-warming tome, dubbed Boo: Little Dog In The Big City, takes place in both our and Boo's backyard, of good ol' San Francisco!
Chronicle leaked a few images from the soon-to-come book (check them out after the jump) and — brace yourself — there are pics of the pup driving a mini Benz with Victorian homes behind him, rolling around in Alamo Square park (giving the Painted Ladies a run for their money), riding a cable car, trotting along the beach in front of the Golden Gate Bridge, and shopping our finest boutique. Um, have you passed out from cute overload yet?
Personally, we are already scanning the net for any mentions of a Boo book signing hitting the Bay in the near future. We suppose in the meantime we could always buy one of these limited-edition Boo stuffed animals and recreate the touristy, S.F.-centric snaps ourselves. Could make for a good Instagram series.
Photo: Courtesy of Chronicle Books
And the mega-adorbs pup has now made our week by announcing his second book with S.F.-based publisher Chronicle Books! What's more: The heart-warming tome, dubbed Boo: Little Dog In The Big City, takes place in both our and Boo's backyard, of good ol' San Francisco!
Chronicle leaked a few images from the soon-to-come book (check them out after the jump) and — brace yourself — there are pics of the pup driving a mini Benz with Victorian homes behind him, rolling around in Alamo Square park (giving the Painted Ladies a run for their money), riding a cable car, trotting along the beach in front of the Golden Gate Bridge, and shopping our finest boutique. Um, have you passed out from cute overload yet?
Personally, we are already scanning the net for any mentions of a Boo book signing hitting the Bay in the near future. We suppose in the meantime we could always buy one of these limited-edition Boo stuffed animals and recreate the touristy, S.F.-centric snaps ourselves. Could make for a good Instagram series.
Photo: Courtesy of Chronicle Books
Yikes! The Zuck-Inspired 'Executive Hoodie' Takes Casual To The Next Level
Just when we thought we couldn’t cope with any more Mark Zuckerberg-related tidbits, this came along and stirred up our morning in a major way. Sure, we wouldn’t call the Facebook founder and CEO a Silicon Valley style icon. In fact, we’re pretty shocked he even swapped out his trademark zip-up for a suit on his wedding day. But, apparently, one S.F.-based brand begs to differ, and is actually turning to Zuck and his casual-fashion chops for inspiration. The peeps over at Betabrand are attempting to capitalize on the tech mogul’s threads (and, no doubt, recent headlines) and have designed a luxe hoodie of sorts. Dubbed the “executive hoodie” this pin-striped iteration ups the ante by boasting fine fabrics and two front pockets for an extra-fancy effect.
Perfect for peeps who want to take business casual to the next level? Well, for $148 it’s not exactly for the penny pincher. But, wait, what about all the female techies also after the suit-loungewear hybrid? Um, they can take comfort in the fact that there’s a women's version coming soon. Phew. Or ewww? How do you feel about this Facebook-inspired fashion item? Inquiring minds would like to know. (CNET)
Photo: Courtesy of Betabrand
Modcloth's First Crowdsourced Collection: See What YOU Designed
For a certain type of sweet, flippy dress that's vintage-inspired, cute to boot, and would look right at home in Zooey Deschanel's closet, we look to Modcloth to provide the goods (as well as expertly crafted puns).
And today, Modcloth forays into the world of in-house lines for the first time, launching a collection that was designed, voted on, and chosen by Modcloth fans on Facebook. The 10-piece collection will be available on Modcloth.com at 3:00 EST today (noon PST). Click through to see all of the pretty dresses (and one top), as well as the sketches that inspired them!
Pamela Love For J.Crew's 3-Piece Collection Is Available NOW!
You have to credit her versatility. Designer Pamela Love may have won a jewelry sponsorship via the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, but her three-piece collection for J.Crew features not a stitch of jewelry, but 100% of the Pamela Love DNA. Emblazoned with medallions, distressed to perfection, and full of hidden secrets (did you spot that plaid lining?), the collection features Pamela's second favorite thing in abundance: denim. The skinny jean ($295), chevron belt ($135), and jean jacket ($295) will be available today on JCrew.com. Considering how gorgeous these three items are, we wouldn't be surprised if Pamela ends up expanding her line into clothing as well. Fingers crossed!
Photo: Courtesy of J.Crew/CFDA/Vogue
Karl Lagerfeld, Reduced To A Hundred-Some Words
If you want a quotable one-liner, you look to Karl Lagerfeld. The Chanel designer doesn't hold back, when it comes to his (often controversial) opinions. Whether he's talking about Adele's weight ("[She's] a little too fat."), children ("They grow so fast, and having adult children makes you look 100 years old. I don't want that."), or prostitution ("I'm rather pro-prostitution. I admire people who do it. It can't be much fun. Thank goodness for it. People need relief or they become murderers."), leave it to Karl to really lay it all out there, however addled it may be. To commemorate the idiosyncrasies that make up Karl, English design agency I Love Dust took some of his most famous one-liners to create an image of the Kaiser that'll be sold on four limited-edition, $95 T-shirts for Karl's new Karl line (look for them at the 375 Bleecker street pop-up in NYC, Colette in Paris, and online, at karl.com). How many of the quotes do you recognize? Bonus points to anyone who knows what "mayonnaise" is in reference to, at the top of the head. (WWD)
Photo: Courtesy of Industrial Pictures/WWD
Opening Ceremony, The Magazine: The Glossy Debuts This August
If the fashion industry were high school, Opening Ceremony might have been tied for Most Popular and Class Overachiever. Carol Lim and Humberto Leon have already built their NYC boutique into an international shop, brand, and consulting agent, but will also debut a magazine this August called OC Annual.
Like each wave of shoppables at the boutique, each issue of OC Annual will be based around a theme; and the first issue will be dedicated to the London Olympics. According to an internal memo that WWD received, "As magazine fanatics, O.C. founder Humberto Leon and myself are aiming to create a collectible publication for a new generation, something beautiful and special in the vein of Benetton's 'Colors,' Comme des Garcons' 'Six' and Joe McKenna's 'Joe.' We want to make a magazine that will appeal to kids in Nebraska as much as industry people." Should we also chalk 'em up for Most Likely To Succeed as well? (WWD)
Photo: Opening Ceremony Book by Rizolli (not OC Annual)
Too '90s Or Right On Trend? Denim Urbanears Debut
For affordable, over-the-ear headphones in colorways more complicated than "earbud white" and "beats black," Urbanears are a stellar option. More than a few of us at R29 HQ are continuously plugged into their Plattans — and with each pair ringing in at $60 and currently coming in 11 different colors, it's hard to restrain yourself from collecting a couple.
Urbanears just released their first fabric-covered pair of headphones, in a denim finish with indigo hardware that will be available online and in U.S. Apple Stores now, and worldwide on May 23. Priced at $80, this special edition pair will set you back a little more than the regulars, but you'll definitely be the only one in your subway car rocking them (though probably not the only one jamming out to this). (WWD)
Photo: Courtesy of WWD/Urbanears
Photo: Courtesy of WWD/Urbanears
This Instagram Camera Is Pretty Much The Best Thing We've Seen In Ages
Snap-happy folks, wait until you get a load of this one. We didn’t think our all-time fave $1 billion photo app, Instagram, could get any cooler, but this new product ups the ante. It's no secret that we’re always itching for new ways to display our cool Insta captures. Whether we’re slapping our pics on a pillow or rocking a case littered with images, or even going to the extreme of wearing them on our person, we’re all about showing off our prized moments. So, obviously, this instant, Instagram-only camera, spotted on lifestyle site Highsnobiety, is so up our alley.
First things first, it’s possibly the cutest little cube we’ve ever seen (it actually looks like a handheld version of the app's icon), but once you can get over that, you’ll be blown away by the innovative features. Just log in to your account (with the built in Wi-Fi), snap a pic, choose the filter (you know the drill), and woop there it is — a printed version of your pic.
Is this the Polaroid instant camera of 2012? We know, it sounds too good to be true. And it actually is, for now! The product is a mere concept design, courtesy of the forward-thinking peeps at ADR Studio. But, here’s hoping they can execute this baby sometime soon, because we’re head over heels in love. And now that the bait has been dangled, we need this little guy in our lives — the sooner, the better.
Photos: Via Highsnobiety
Knock On Wood: Peep (And Win!) Capital's Cool New Frames
In a crazy twist of fate, the sunny days have been ample of late. And since we’ve been catching rays on the reg (usually a rare occurrence), we’re officially on the hunt for a new pair of spiffy sun-shielding specs. Lucky for us, one of the coolest local eyewear lines in the game (as far as we’re concerned), read our minds and crafted up focals we’re fawning over.
Seriously, we saw Capital Eyewear’s latest pair of women’s frames, and were blown away by the style and craftsmanship. Dubbed “Morgan,” the new pair comes in a retro-cool round shape that is made entirely of wood (as are all Capital frames) in the wearer's choice of a few cool hues.
Since it's not everyday that we peep a style so seamless, pretty, and quality-driven, we wanna share the love by offering one lucky guy or gal a chance to win these stunning shades. Just tell us one thing you’ve been itching to do in the S.F. sun and we’ll pick a winner. Good luck, kiddos.
Photo: Courtesy of Capital Eyewear
Here's A $45 Gift That'll Take Mom On A Trip (Sorta)
Can't afford to send Mom on a well-deserved trip for Mother's Day? We'll take you there. The Scent of Departure captures the essence of 20 of the world's most amazing vacations each into a bottle. Since scent is the strongest sense attached to memory, these are sure to take her back to the cobblestoned streets of Paris, Miami's sandy beaches, or any other number of magical locales...without the airfare or jet lag. At a very-wallet-friendly, and mom-approved $45, this gift is begging to be paired with a handmade postcard from her favorite city (wish you were here!) to go along with her escape in a spritz. (Hint: Check out their web site for design inspiration.) But, even if you're not a gift procrastinator, and have already picked out your gift, this is definitely worth bookmarking for anyone on your to-shop-for list. The
Photo: Courtesy of The Scent of Departure
We Couldn't Make This Up: These Bras Have Pockets For...Your iPhone
Thankfully, cellphones worn on belt holsters in a very geeky, inspired-by-dad manner are almost a thing of the past (well, at least for certain segments of the population). But still, even as we get more technologically advanced, we haven't quite figured out a fool-proof way to tote our beloved smartphones in an efficient, hands-free manner. However, that'll all change if the makers of JoeyBra have their way.
What is the JoeyBra, you ask? Named after the way a baby "joey" kangaroo hides inside of its mother's pouch, this new undergarment was dreamt up by two current University of Washington students and aims to help "women who are constantly on the go and struggle to find a place to put their ID, keys, or phones." Instead, they figure, women around the world need to stash those essentials in little pockets on the sides of their bras.
At first, envisioning an iPhone nestled under our shirts made us shake our heads in disbelief. Then, however, we started to imagine a life without the need for a purse. We're thinking the $19.99 item, which one you currently pre-order, might be especially handy in nightlife scenarios. Just think about how much easier it would be to bust out Beyoncé moves without a bag getting in the way.
And, it seems like we're not the only ones with a piqued interest. With 17 days to go in its Kickstarter campaign, the JoeyBra has already raised nearly double its goal of $4,000.
But the question remains: yay or nay? Is this patent-pending design utterly ridiculous...or is the JoeyBra (which comes in only leopard at this point) completely genius? Let us know in the comments below.
Photo: Via JoeyBra
You'll Never Guess Which Department Store This Comes From
Unless you're shopping for power drills or a cheap juicer, Sears is probably not first on your list of must-stop shops, though their new initiative toward improving their fashion offerings might convince you otherwise. Usually stocked with stretch-waist jeans, too-baggy tops, and pantsuits the color and sheen of wet oatmeal, Sears has never been the bastion of trends, fit, or selection.
But thanks to the Kardashian Kollection, Bongo, and Apostrophe's new pushes, the usually dowdy department store will finally be offering patterned skinny jeans, mermaid-hem dresses, statement blazers, and more — with prices starting well under $100. "We are really pushing to be relevant," said a Sears spokesperson to WWD. About time! (WWD)
Photo: Via Kardashian Kollection/WWD
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