 | Le Sportsac has collaborated with JOYRICH to create a collection of street-fab luggage and accessories. Done in three prints and available across the web, these bags are going to sweep the nation’s hipsters like Chrome messenger bags before them! They have a gold chain pattern, a Chanel-inspired number bag, and, of course, an animal print. The collection adds pizzazz and charm to the often dowdy backpack.
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 | Here’s the deal: It’s sunny outside (ahhh, sigh of relief), which means it’s time to get yourself some sunglasses to protect those pretty blues, browns, greens or whatever color your eyes are. But you can’t just wear any old glasses. That would be a crime … at least a fashion crime. So pick up a pair of these multi-colored beauties. The print is similar to stained glass, yet look nothing like the windows at church so they’re a solid win if you pair them with any outfit in your wardrobe. Plus, they have big purple lens that, guess what? Keep your eyes safe. And the best part still – they’re 12 bucks. Can you just get them already?
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 | Father’s Day is just around the corner. If Dad likes to grill, he’ll love this Monogrammed Steak Brand & Cutting Board Set from Williams Sonoma. The custom steak brand is hand forged by a Texas cattle rancher with one, two, or three letters and comes with a wall-mounting storage rack. The John McLeod cutting board which is made of sustainably harvested New England birch has a well to catch meat juices. It can be customized to match the brand. Due to the personalized and custom nature of these items, 4-5 weeks should be allowed for delivery. The steak brand and cutting board can be purchased individually but make a great gift as a set for $69.95. Let Dad put his signature on every grilled meal to show off his grilling pride.
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A.P.C.’s founder on details, God and happiness in our latest Cool Hunting Video
The past decade has seen A.P.C. grow from a cult French label to a brand recognized the world over for clothes that deftly mix contemporary style with classic looks—all the while helmed by founder Jean Touitou since 1988. Curious about what has kept the line going strong throughout its gradual expansion, for this video we sat down with Touitou to find out.
 | We love Selena Gomez’s feel good teen anthems that encourage young girls to love and respect themselves for who they are. We love Selena’s fresh faced, natural beauty and her down-to-earth point of view. But what we’re loving most recently is the launch of her new KMart clothing line for young teens called, Dream Out Loud. Fun trendy pieces that are cute and youthful – think striped ruffle tanks, layered jewelry pieces and printed cotton dresses and tops – make us eager to raid our younger sister’s closets! Perfect for a breezy summer day, Dream Out Loud by Selena Gomez for KMart is the next thing we just love from this cute teen crooner! Check out the video and see Selena behind the scenes at her photo-shoot! |
 | Sometimes, co-stars can make the cutest couples! At the recent Cannes Film Festival, many A-List celebs turned out to promote their movies and on-screen couple for ‘Pirates of the Caribbean 4’, Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz graced the red carpet, looking dapper and glamorous. With a landslide of your votes (82%!), it’s no secret that you all thought that Depp and Cruz would make the hottest couple! Penelope Cruz looked like a vision in lavender in a frothy Marchesa gown and we couldn’t help but fall in love with this soft shade of purple. It’s the perfect Spring/ Summer color that’s soft and feminine, but still lets you partake in the color trend of the season. From a subtle pop on your nails to a flared summer skirt, lavender is a must-try! Click on the slideshow to see some of our fave lavender hued picks! |
Nike introduces their first Lunar sole in a pro skater’s signature shoe
Drawing inspiration from both running and soccer shoes, pro skateboarder Eric Koston announced his first signature model for NikeSB last week. The result has the durability, performance and looks of a skate shoe, but with comfort and technical specs usually reserved for traditional sports.
Koston, who had design experience from working on both Nike’s Dunk Pro SB and Zoom FP, found himself turning to Lunars and Glides to cushion his feet when he wasn’t skating. Taking cues from the comfort of those shoes, along with the glove-like fit of the Nike Presto, the goal was to integrate those features into an outer that could withstand the pavement. Simple enough in theory, what it took to get there was a little more involved.
To get the lightweight comfort of the Lunar, the Koston 1 is the first shoe in the Nike Action family to use the recent innovation of Lunar foam. Putting it in both the sockliner and midsole makes for a light shoe with full-foot cushion that translates into heavy impact protection—without a loss of board feel. Another cushion for toe crunch helps with high impact from jumping down stairs or slams, and a mono tongue (as well as an overall minimization of seams) alleviates pressure points around toe ligament.
In spite of the cushy interior, the new kicks have a tough exterior that can hold up to even Koston’s pro moves. A lack of seams and superior durability of the TPU-reinforced suede upper makes the shoe last longer and less susceptible to immediate toe blow-outs. Where the icon claims he used to go through a pair every four or five days, his model lasts him weeks—long enough to even get an ollie hole, which he hadn’t done since he was a kid.
Sealing the deal, a neoprene collar lends uniform ankle comfort and “Lo Ride” construction gives the stability of cupsole construction with the board feel of a full vulcanized sole. The Koston 1s hit stores 1 July 2011 in three colorways, as well as a limited release of Nike SB Eric Koston Premium, a collaboration with Kobe Bryant that features an embossed suede and a snakeskin pattern upper inspired by the Kobe VI basketball shoe.
Leather backs add a touch of style to iPhone 4s
Smartphones seem to be capable of just about everything—other than having any sort of personality. Valentine premium leather phone backs bring individuality and texture to the beautiful, yet otherwise sterile iPhone 4. Made entirely of the highest grade, genuine cow, calf and lamb leather, they’re available in a wide range of colors and finishes, all roughly one millimeter thick (allowing them to work with bumpers and other cases). The removable leather covers apply with a thin layer of adhesive that apparently leaves no residue if you decide to quit it. Protect your phone (well, from scratches) or just use it for a more stealth look.
Designed and produced in NYC, Valentine phone backs sell through their online shop with prices ranging from $25 for basic leather on up to $45 for premium pony hair. Keep an eye on the shop as it is updated with new releases frequently. Valentine also takes custom orders too, so get thinking.
 | Angelina Jolie … she’s an A-List movie star that’s been repeatedly called the Sexiest Woman. We love her bad-girl rebel turned motherly humanitarian image and her impeccable taste in classically sensual styles.With a slew of red carpet ensembles for new movies (Kung-Fu Panda 2 for her, Tree of Life for partner Brad Pitt), Angelina impresses in one ravishing dress after another. We love her signature black, but are also impressed with the pop of color with her coral red gown and the softness of her nude tone dress. Angelina Jolie always looks amazing, but which one of these suits her the best? Let us know by taking the poll below! Then check back next week when we show you how to get the winning look! |
 | Audrey Hepburn’s “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” hairstyle has been named the most influential style ever, our friends over at DailyMakeover report. The late actresses’ chic updo in the 1961 film – in which she played lead character Holly Golightly – has been given the honor after British hairstylists voted it top of their list in a recent poll, revealing it is the most requested style in U.K. salons. Other vintage cuts in the list included Marilyn Monroe’s trademark platinum curls, which were second, and model Twiggy’s crop in third. Jennifer Aniston made the top 10 for her “Friends” character Rachel Green’s hairstyle – aptly named “The Rachel” – while Victoria Beckham’s “Pob” was also among the front-runners.
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