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Happy Birthday Elmo!

Happy Birthday to Elmo, our favorite 3 1/2-year-old little monster.

From Philadelphia

02/03/12 03:30PM

Flickr Favorites: February 3

"Weekends don’t count unless you spend them doing something completely pointless." - Bill Watterson

Submit your photos to the UO Flickr pool!

02/03/12 02:30PM

Le Petit Petit

The new film "Why Must I Fall In Love" from Le Petit Petit is giving us some serious fashion inspiration for the weekend. We're totally into the sheer maxi/hooded-poncho combo.

Shop Le Petit Petit

02/03/12 01:30PM

Kaori Mitsushima

Artist Kaori Mitsushima knows a lot of cats, and has dedicated numerous zines, paintings and drawings to them. In the video "I Am A Cat," Kaori talks about her love for her feline friends and shows us some of her work. We relate to her on so many levels.

From Sydney

02/03/12 12:30PM

Josh Goot A/W 2012

Geeze, anyone who reckoned Josh Goot was a flash in the pan needs to go and eat their pan. His collections just get better and better. I love the kimono styling and oversized shapes that these garments have going on. - Nadia

From New York

02/03/12 11:30AM

"10SNE1?" by The Harrys

Harry and Harry of The Harrys are the creators of the second Crush video "10SNE1?". Find out what their favorite sandwiches are, who they're constantly crushing on, and why Erik is playing tennis all alone.

Introduce yourselves!

Our names are Harry. One of us is browner than the other; one of us has larger ears. We can both agree on liking sandwiches (in general) though one of us is a meatball hero kind of guy, the other a prosciutto, asiago and fig spread kind of guy.

How did The Harrys come together?
We grew up together in the same building and had a lot of play dates. Now we make videos together.

What was the inspiration behind "10SNE1?", the Crush video you made for us?

We liked the idea of a guy playing tennis against himself because that’s how we feel everyday.

Tell us about Erik, the tennis player.
We met Erik in Ohio but he now lives under the Long Island Expressway.

How about the grandma in the video?
That’s Bernadette Coughlin, she’s a method actor who has been preparing for the role in our video for 85 years.

What's the craziest thing you've ever done to get the attention of a crush?
We killed a homeless man and ate his heart. JK, we didn’t eat the heart.

Who are your crushes, past and present?
Can we say Susan Sarandon for both?

Describe the perfect Valentine's Day date.
It involves a sea bass and a smooth surface.

Give us your best pick-up line!
Girl, I’ll make your tuna melt.

What will you be doing on Valentine's Day?
One of us will be with his girlfriend, the other hopelessly alone.

Enter the Crush contest

02/03/12 10:30AM

Luv AJ 'Heavy Metal Lover'

The latest collection from Luv AJ has everyone in a fit because who doesn't want to adorn themselves with everything they make? The crystal cross necklace is my favorite right now but it's all so good. Wear it alone with a simple black tee and everyone will be staring at you all night. X - Jen

02/03/12 09:30AM

Postscripts

Postscript's Paula Bertolino makes really simple—and super affordable—party decorations. From rustic wood cake stands (mmm, cake!) to party banners, her creations are making us wish we had a party to plan.

From London

02/02/12 04:30PM

Aubin & Willis Spring 2012 Campaign

The latest spring campaign for Aubin & Willis is absolutely beautiful. Featuring Irina Lazareanu, Alex James of the band Blur, cute cats and a whole lot of reading, this campaign really makes me want to be a proper (and adorably dressed) English bookworm! - Hazel

From Philadelphia

02/02/12 03:30PM

The Crush: First Kiss; Slightly Uneventful

In honor of Valentine's Day (and our latest contest, The Crush) we've asked some of our employees to spill the beans on their crushes—past and present.

Employee: Nicole Avignone

Title: Assistant Buyer for Men's Wovens and Outerwear

"My first crush was in the sixth grade. I was a boy-crazed tween whose interests were compiled of tasteful things such as boy-bands, chatting on AOL Instant Messager, The Spice Girls, and Barbies (which I secretly still played with). His name was Timmy he had blonde hair styled in a mushroom cut, he played every sport from soccer to baseball, and was super studious. Needless to say I was positively smitten with him.

I finally got up the nerve to ask him out (which back then meant absolutely nothing, because you still wouldn’t even talk in the hallway, or on the phone, or ever actually go “out” anywhere) in a note that I folded up into one of those weird triangle origami things. My best friend passed it to his best friend in between periods. I anxiously awaited the end of the day where my friend gave me his reply note, a brief explanation of “Yes” he’d be my boyfriend, in sloppy 6th grade cursive handwriting. It was official! (This still, meant absolutely nothing.)

After many, many, many weeks we spoke in person. He walked me to my bus after school and held my hand! I wrote about it in my Lisa Frank diary that night.

Many, many, many weeks after that I finally got up the nerve to kiss him at our daily bus-goodbye. This was my first kiss. I daydreamed about it for as long as I could remember. I couldn’t believe it was actually happening! We stood there in front of my bus and I closed my eyes and went in for my very first kiss. As this being my first kiss I had absolutely no inclination of how to aim for someone’s lips with my eyes already closed, so my first kiss was with his ear!

Yes, his ear. In front of my entire middle school bus.

It’s safe to say that it didn’t work out. And that my mom drove me to school for the next week."

02/02/12 02:30PM

Ulyana Sergeenko

Everything coming out of the mind of designer Ulyana Sergeenko is incredibly beautiful, elegant and graceful. It should be no surprise then that we're obsessing over these behind the scenes shots from backstage at her Spring/Summer 2012 collection. They look straight out of the '50s! We really love all of the accessories and the parted up-do, a summer hair trend we can't wait to try. (via Butter and Brass)

From Sydney

02/02/12 01:30PM

The Romantic

The ladies in the video for We Are Handsome's latest collection, The Romantic, are all lazing in the sun, drinking soda and looking impossibly pretty. But for some reason I still really like them and want to wear their stuff. This is clearly the sign of a good video, and great togs. - Nadia

02/02/12 12:30PM

Wanderlust: Vietnam

"I’ve been eating Pho exclusively for the past few days. It’s everywhere and it’s hard to find anything else up here in Northern Vietnam. Signs for Cam Pho line the streets and it seems it’s just a family that decided to open up shop to serve Pho and tea and sometimes beer for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

I recorded some of my ride as I cycled out of Hanoi. There’s a lot of honking here, and scooters.

I’m going to be the first one to admit it, there’s a lot of interest in me in Vietnam. I get lots of hellos and spooked looks from strangers as I’m riding by. This is so common for me now after only a few days of being here that I’ve gotten jaded, and I’m picky about who I respond to with a hello or a wave. I’m just so damn popular.

On my first day riding in Vietnam, I stopped at a bridge for a drink of water. Two girls came running up to me. They couldn’t believe I was here. One of the girls handed her phone to her friend, got next to me, and gave a peace sign. Then all her friends showed up. Trend Alert: worn-out thighs on jeans.

After cycling for 4 days through Northern Vietnam, I haven’t seen any other foreigners. And I’ve only encountered two people who speak English with some fluency—beyond “Hello,” and “Happy New Year.” I suppose these girls are so excited to see me because I’m so rare. And because of my beautiful, rare brown eyes. And because I’m crazy cute. Anyway, it’s fun having moments like these, and I appreciate their enthusiasm for me."-Eoin

02/02/12 11:30AM

COMUNE AW12

COMUNE are one of the best labels to come out of LA recently and so versatile too, as everything they make I want to buy for my husband but also want to borrow from his closet. Their A/W 2012 Collection is no exception and I can't wait to see what we pick up first! X - Jen

02/02/12 10:30AM

Jack Teagle

Jack Teagle's illustrations and paintings include such things as Elvis, animals, and the monsters that hide under your bed. To help bring his work to life, he's also created a couple of fun comics like Fight, in which the devil himself has a tough time in the wrestling world.

From New York

02/02/12 09:30AM

William Strobeck

Look through the eyes of William Strobeck in his new film, My Lovely Mess. His besties Chloë Sevigny, Natasha Lyonne and Alex Olson are some who star in this short. I like to think about the way they look at him as well. There's no acting and these shots are all so special. The framing is classic Strobeck. -Maggie Lee

02/01/12 04:53PM

R.I.P. Mike Kelley

R.I.P. Mike Kelley, the contemporary artist behind the infamous Sonic Youth Dirty album cover. (Via The L.A. Times)

From London

02/01/12 03:30PM

Trailer Trash Tracys "Engelhardt's Arizona"

Trailer Trash Tracys just hypnotized us with their newest video for "Engelhardt's Arizona." Where are we, what day is it and why do we have a bunch of numbers tattooed across our forehead?

02/01/12 02:30PM

Of Two Minds 'La Boheme' SS 2012

I am so obsessed with the Spring 2012 collection from Of Two Minds! It's vintage inspired, drapey, fringey, french girl in St. Tropez on the weekend hyper-chic and, dare I say it, a little hippie. But that's alright—I would live in these clothes day in and day out. Ultimately my favorite collection this year! X - Jen

02/01/12 01:30PM