Author Archives: Leah

Donna Summer Love

Posted on 5.18.12 by Leah

We’ll remember that AMAZING hair, her super chic style, & that voice that made us wish we could sing like a real disco diva. Donna Summer defined an era. Gonna have to bring out my DVD copy of 1978′s “Thank … Continue reading →

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Nasty Girls: Vanity 6

Posted on 5.16.12 by Leah

Prince put together 80′s girl group Vanity 6 (apparently named after the number of boobs in the group), after a vision he had of 3 girls singing sexually charged songs in lingerie. Male fantasy to the max. He originally wanted … Continue reading →

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Romy & Michele

Posted on 5.14.12 by Leah

LOVE 1997′s Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion. Out of control 90′s fashion, 2 BFF’s discovering their dream, & an interpretive dance to Cyndi Lauper’s “Time After Time”… ummm I definitely call it an inspirational film. <3 Share the love:

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Throwback Inspiration: Friendship Bracelets

Posted on 5.10.12 by Leah

Loving the cheerful & colorful vibe of these friendship bracelet themed pics! Time to get out the safety pins & embroidery thread, and take it way back to elementary school. Nothing like a good craft mission, to clear your mind … Continue reading →

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Cry Baby

Posted on 5.8.12 by Leah

Thanks to writer/ director John Waters, Johnny Depp, Traci Lords, Ricki Lake, & Iggy Pop we have Cry Baby. Still as epic as it was in 1990. Share the love:

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Crazy Cat Art x Louis Wain

Posted on 5.1.12 by Leah

Cat artist extraordinaire Louis Wain (1860- 1939) seemingly mapped his journey into schizophrenic psychosis through his extensive output of  humorous & sometimes suspicious looking cat drawings. A prolific artist, his work appeared in newspapers, magazines, comic strips and over 100 children’s … Continue reading →

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London Love: Lazy Oaf

Posted on 4.30.12 by Leah

UK label Lazy Oaf has been churning out the fun goods with a sense of humor since owner/designer Gemma Shiel founded the brand with her hand-silkscreened tees in 2001. Illustration based & graphic heavy, the colorful prints make us giggle … Continue reading →

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The Decades of Miss Universe

Posted on 4.26.12 by Leah

Before Toddlers & Tiaras, the world had Miss Universe. These pageant queens give girls of the world something to aspire to: the unattainable illusion of perfection & global validation. The international Miss Universe pageant was started by a California clothing company & was … Continue reading →

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Kenny Scharf: It’s Donut Time

Posted on 4.24.12 by Leah

I’m majorly craving a snack, something preferably pastry-like & coated in mass amounts of strawberry flavored sugar + rainbow sprinkles. Donuts are my admitted weakness but this time I’ll get my fix through some signature street-culture infused, surrealistic works by … Continue reading →

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Friday In Love

Posted on 4.20.12 by Leah

Couldn’t think of a better way to end the week. Friday I’m in Love: One of those feel good songs that would need to be on the soundtrack to my life. Robert Smith of The Cure is not just a … Continue reading →

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