My Daily Covet: Funk-A-Lunk

1. INCASE HunterGatherer iPhone Slider Case

2. AKA NEW YORK Admiral's Jacket in Black

3. Flower Brooch by zoeest

4. Cheap Monday Insane in Steel Blue

5. Analog Brown Dial Watch

6. True Religion Vernon Sequin Sneaker in Gold

Bachelorette Madness

This Saturday I had my bachelorette party. It was absolutely FANTASTIC.

We started off the evening at NINJA, a ninja-themed restaurant that I have been craving to go to since I alighted up here in NYC. I am happy to report that they did not fail to impress: the ninja wait staff were friendly and funny, and the performance-meals were totally fun and engaging: picture lots of entrees spewing smoke and fire.



I had a strict "No penis policy" when it came to my bachelorette party: that is, no penis popsicles, party favors, or lewd apparel of any sort. However, when the ninjas brought out this little gem, I had to make a wish, lest I offend them and incur their ninja wrath.



After dinner, we headed over to the Slipper Room, to partake in a little burlesque performance. The floor show is brilliant, and with a $5 cover, I declare it on of the most entertaining and affordable acts in NYC. One of my favorite performers was Dirty Martini - she is larger-than-life, and positively gorgeous.



Finally, we ended the evening with copious champagne and serious dancing The Box, care of my sugarplum of a sister-in-law. Many tail feathers were shaken.

A portrait of a tattered, tired, very happy princess:

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"They're Not Pets, " Slinkachu.

1. The Art of Slinkachu: Street artist Slinkachu makes marvelous little tableaus in extreme miniature.

2. Gene May Determine Sleep: Scientists have discovered a gene that might control how much sleep you need, and, get this, some people may actually need LESS than others. And those people are definitely X-men.

3. Nightlight: NightLight is an international organization committed to addressing the complex issues surrounding trafficking and prostitution by catalyzing individual and community transformation. They also offer jewelry for sale to support the cause - wear that bling with pride!

4. Is Word Obsolete?: Coming on the heels of news that Microsoft has been Banned from Selling Word in the US, this article takes an in-depth look at whether Office's most used program, Word, is functionally relevant in today's interactive climate.

5.Linus In Hats: My friends Maggie & Bill have created an insanely hilarious website displaying their beloved cat Linus in a variety of drawn hats. Ridiculous? Yes. Funny? Extremely.

6.What's in a New Logo?: An interesting article and video slideshow on how some of the most recognizable logos in the world have changed since their inception.

7.David Thorne: David Thorne has been amusing me a great deal. Whether paying his bills, talking to his landlord, or parlaying with his neighbors, he takes even the most mundane communication an experimental foray into the absurd.

Finally, Craig Ferguson lays down the law in terms of advertising:



Have a nice weekend. Don't drink too much tequila.

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Clockwise from top left: °flo, Rödel LA, yyellowbird, Bibimorvarid

1. If you could create a combination animal from any two other animals, which animals would you merge? Which traits from each would it have?

2. Start a cheerleading team with your friends.

3. Fill your home with old fashioned candy.

4. Make crowns and tiaras from thrift store jewelry.

5. Capture fireflies in your palm.

6. Make daisy chains.

7. Design your own bookmarks, with your favorite book quotes written on them.

8. Have a Frida Kahlo themed garden party.

9. Make a pinhole camera.

10. Laugh until you can hardly bear it; then laugh some more.

Jean Yves Lemoigne

I am absolutely smitten with almost all of photographer Jean Yves Lemoigne's stunning, fantastic work. But a personal favorite is his unicorn series. Positively magical.













To see more of Jean's work, click here.

Tear Drop Memories

This weekend, Fiance Kaboom! and I went to Doylestown to pick up our marriage license, and have our walk-through on the wedding premises. During the weekend, we stayed in New Hope, a great little artist's community in Pennsylvania. I have been going to New Hope since high school, and it never ceases to hold some new wonder or surprise on every visit.

This year, that special place was Tear Drop Memories, a gothic antiquities store owned by proprietor and historian, Greg Castillo. Greg has amassed a stunning collection of Victorian mourning antiques and antique bird cages, and to wander inside is like stepping into a time capsule or playground of the strange and surreal.

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Tear Drop Memories offers much of their collection for sale on their site. To see more of their fantastic collection, click here.

Ports 1961 - Spring 2010

As a follow-up to my post about the pre-spring show, I wanted to show more of the pieces in Ports 1961 newest collection. There is this lovely, 20-s vibe that is so lovely and easy. Totally eating it up.

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Erykah Badu photographed by Timothy Saccenti, via "You Look Marvelous"

1. "You Look Marvelous": A photo aggregator blog dedicated to the marvelous, which is marvelous.

2. Origin of Miss Mary Mack: This clapping game is an American, staple of childhood, but did you know the Mary Mack is not a girl, but a boat? Wiki fills us in.

3. Timberbrit: Composer Jacob Cooper has created a contemporary opera that imagines the tragic end of one particularly tempestuous pop diva.

4. 100 Things Your Kids May Never Know About: Wired.com successfully makes us feel incredibly old. Awesome!

5.Okhotsk Blue: A Japanese beer company recently lauched a blue beer called Okhotsk Blue, made using water melted from icebergs that float each year onto Hokkaido beaches from the Sea of Okhotsk. I really, really, want this.

6.How To Dye Your Own shoes: Black Lace Photography shows us just how simple it is to change the color of your favorite kicks.

7.The Anti-Energy Drink: In a world full of energy drinks, Slow Cow offers it's imbiber an alternative to teeth-rattling caffeination: relaxation.

Finally, a unicorn?

Unicorn or what?  @ Yahoo! Video

Make it amazing, kids!

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Clockwise from top left: kevin.allenjr, misspaq, P.Retuta, tdub303

1. What would you title your personal biography?

2. Write your own story about how the earth was formed.

3. Learn how to beatbox.

4. Name your own star..

5. Go on a no-yeast diet.

6. Instead of a rain dance, do a sunshine dance.

7. Try to incite a creative revolution.

8. Discover your personal legend.

9. Have a walking-backwards race.

10. Sing your heart out, every time.

Ports 1961 Pre-Spring 2010 Collection Presentation

Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the Ports 1961 Pre-Spring Presentation. It took place in the Meatpacking District, in the midst of a torrential downpour. There's something extremely amusing showing up to a fashion show, resembling a drowned rat.



The presentation was delightfully small and informal. Unlike your standard runway show, the small setting allowed for a much more close-up perusal of the clothing, hanging on racks and displayed by models. An ideal environment for a blogger.



The collection did not fail to impress: beautiful, clean pieces, that harken back to classic standards, yet all the while completely fresh and modern in their simple comfort and sensibility of form.





A perfect example of some of the detail one can appreciate in such an informal, personal showing.





One of my personal favorite pieces was a series of crocheted necklaces. They feel so organic, and quirky in a lovely way.

My Daily Covet: Gypsy Queen

1. ANTONIO MARRAS Dress

2. Locket, MStevensonDesigns

3. Light Coral Stud Earrings, chrysdesignsjewelry

4. Tinker - Open Edition Giclee Print, numbereight

5. Elizabeth and James, Olivia Open Toe Two Piece Pumps

6. Crystal Ball

CMYKaboom! in Shoe Form

Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting the Nike Store in Manhattan , and designing my own custom sneakers!

The staff were absolutely amazing, extremely knowledgeable on all the different types of shoe, and the best ones to fit your needs. They had hundreds of sample sneakers to try on to find just the right pair. I desperately was in need of a new pair of running shoes, and fell in love with the Zoom Victory's, a ultra-lightweight running shoe with great support. Of course, I couldn't resist making shoes that paid tribute to my little old website. Hence, I dubbed them the CMYKaboom Sneak:



Pretty snazzy, eh? The neatest part is, other people can order your design, too. You can order this design on the Nike iD site, here.

To make your own unique Nike custom shoes, visit the NikeiD Store.

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vi.sualize.us on Black And White

1. Black and White: A tumbler blog dedicated to black and white photography. Gorgeous black and white photography.

2. Hydropolis Underwater Hotel: Remember when you first saw the Little Mermaid, and they had all those magnificent palaces underwater? Yeah, apparently we're doing that now. I love living in the future.

3. I Quit The iPhone: I think this will go down as the week the iPhone honeymoon was officially over - this article sums up a lot of the complaints I have been reading all over the web, spurred by Apple's block of Google Voice on their iPhone devices.

4. Pie Popsicles: Yeah, you heard me right. WE ARE NOT READY..

5.Maru's Blog: Possibly the cutest cat on the planet has his own blog. highly recommend the video with the bag on his head.

6.Quit Your Day Job: Etsy professional Liane gives you the skinny on the in's and outs to selling on Etsy as a fulltime occupation.

7.Wrath of Hipsters Misguided: Why must we always look down our noses at particular trends and subcultures? I completely share the sentiment voiced in this article.

Finally, a little candy magic, courtesy of PES:



Have a heck of a weekend, folks!
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Clockwise from top left: _Neverletmego_, Trois_Merlettes, margolove, Island_Kerstin

1. Take a one-hour vacation every day.

2. Remember the restorative powers of an ice cream sundae.

3. Hold a paper airplane contest.

4. Remember the most important parts of life are forgiveness and learning.

5. Create a power mantra for yourself, asking the universe to give you the things you need in times of doubt and stress.

6. Invest in a tambourine.

7. Preserve particularly sunny days in your memory bank, to draw out on the rainy ones.

8. Remember that if a plant needs sunshine to thrive, then so do you.

9. For a full minute, do nothing but smile.

10. Nurture your spirit with the same care as you would a child.

My Daily Covet: Butterfly Princess

1. Sephora by OPI, Dark Room

2. 3D Butterfly Suitable for Scrapbooking, Weddings and Decorations

3. Large Fendi Fabric Bag

4. Elizabeth and James Snake-Embossed Wedges

5. ALBERTA FERRETTI 3/4 length dress

6. GIANNI BARBATO Snakeskin Boots

7. Butterfly wall decal One Large Butterfly vinyl wall decal 9x11

8. Silver Castle Ring