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11/30/11 04:30PM

What Would Cher and Dionne Want?

Cher Horowitz and Dionne Davenport are like, totally the most popular girls at Bronson Alcott High School. Whether they're dishing on dudes or making over one of their clueless friends, they are always the best dressed people in the room (unless Christian is around, of course). Here's what we think these BFFs would be asking for this holiday, aside from Luke Perry and Murray with hair.

A plaid skirt, thigh-highs, and a white collared shirt are school essentials, because having the right outfit is just as important as getting good grades.

Showing up to class looking like they just rolled out of bed? As if! Here are some headbands that will give them that preppy put-together look and keep their hair out of their eyes while they're debating.

Where would Cher be without her signature skin-tight dress? And yes Mel, they ARE dresses. We think she would be butt-crazy in love with this Rodebjer Mira Tank Dress!

Bright red lipstick for Dionne is a must. Being popular means always being prepared, even if you're just making a cameo at a Val party.

For their next non-school book of the week, we think they'd enjoy flipping through 100 Ideas That Changed Fashion to help them with their makeovers of the ensembly challenged.

Finally, the Mystic Predict-a-Pen, for the answers to all of those deep philosophical questions Cher asks herself. (Did my hair get flat? Did I stumble into some bad lighting? What's wrong with me?)

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11/30/11 03:30PM

Brian Vu

Brian Vu of Rebel is at it again with his amazing collages. His latest work, Natural Means, depicts his feelings of moving to a new stage in his life. Buy the prints here!

11/30/11 02:30PM

STOPS

Garage Magazine and Dasha Zhukova have launched STOPS, a crowd-sourced street style site with some serious prizes. All you need to do is submit a picture, vote on your favorite outfits, and the looks with the most love will win some designer duds. So get on there and show us whatcha got!

11/30/11 01:30PM

Brian McGuffog

NYU student Brian McGuffog is an up and coming photographer from the Midwest. Working as a photo assistant for Annie Leibovitz, he is learning the ropes and finding out what it take to become a household name. His work is dark but full of life, and feels extremely personal. We're excited to see where he goes in the next few years.

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11/30/11 12:30PM

Bicycle Tool-torial

Bicycle tools are funny objects. Most are for extremely specific applications that can't exactly be used around the house to do other tasks, but they do the job they're meant for quite well. Check out this series of illustrations of 12 essential tools and why they're important over at Headset Press. -Bob

11/30/11 11:30AM

Conor O'Brien: Photographs 2003-2011

Photographer Conor O'Brien has sifted through his archive to put together his first major survey exhibition at ACP (257 Oxford St.). Photographs: 2003-2011 is a time capsule; it features over eight years of the artist's delicate, carefully captured moments in print. It opens on December 2, 6pm-8pm and runs until February 5, 2012. - Nadia

11/30/11 10:30AM

The Vaccines "Tiger Blood"

The Vaccine's video for "Tiger Blood" looks like it was a lot of fun to make. Drinking beers, running around, playing leap frog—hey guys, want to be friends?

11/30/11 09:30AM

Vogel Living Design

John Vogel's furniture would be perfect for a deck or a porch. We can just see ourselves laying on the Mantis Lounger in the sun, wearing sunglasses, and talking about how crazy the weekend was, while a friend relaxes in the Magnet Lounge Chair, drinks mimosas, and flips through magazines. It would be like a real life episode of The Hills (but without the drama).

11/29/11 04:30PM

Mondrian Sessions at Art Basel: A Special Screening of CAPUT

Mondrian Sessions and The Museum of Contemporary Art are having a special screening of Harmony Korine's latest film CAPUT, featuring the one and only James Franco. It will be held this Thursday, December 1, from 9pm-2am at the Sunset Lounge at Mondrian South Beach (1100 West Avenue Miami Beach) along with cocktails and music. RSVP at caputrsvp@gmail.com!

From Los Angeles

11/29/11 03:30PM

Bucketry

Above are ceramics by Los Angeles based artist Mattias Merkel Hess. His show Bucketry is currently on view at ACME (6150 Wilshire Blvd.) until December 21, so go see these beautiful buckets in person. -Bob

11/29/11 02:30PM

Basil Bangs

Australia has little-to-zero ozone, which means that the summer sun is a real bastard. Sunburn is never a good look (admittedly, neither is zinc), but with these bright umbrellas from Basil Bangs you don't need to worry about either. Stick one in the sand or pop one in the backyard to stay sun-safe and good-looking all summer long. - Nadia

11/29/11 01:30PM

Space Garden Calendar

I love this adorable and cosmic 2012 calendar by Apak Studio. I wonder if 2012 will look this cool? Probably not, but I can dream! - Hazel

From Philadelphia

11/29/11 12:30PM

Tumblr Tuesdays: November 29

Turkey Leg Baby

11/29/11 11:30AM

xoelle Bow Ties

Laura Plouzek's xoelle bow ties are perfect for the holidays! Whether you choose one of festive colors or one with a seasonal image, your bow tie will definitely be the talk of the night.

11/29/11 10:30AM

Corter Leather Guitar Picks

Creator of Corter Leather, Eric Heins, makes leather products by hand out of his own apartment in Boston, causing each item to be a little different than the next. These leather Guitar Picks come in different levels of thickness and eventually mold to your grip, making them a treat for your fingers.

11/29/11 09:30AM

Bon Iver "Hinnom, TX"

Bon Iver has release a short film in honor of the release of their deluxe edition of Bon Iver, Bon Iver, called "Hinnom, TX." If you've never taken a road trip, this video will have you craving a cross-country getaway. (Via Time)

11/28/11 03:30PM

Minimergency Kit

We love the idea of this Minimergeny Kit by Ms. & Mrs. It's filled with 16 girl essentials that we might need in case of emergency. We want one for our car, bathroom, best friends house, work, and anywhere else it might come in handy.

11/28/11 02:30PM

Grant Taylor Skater of the Year 2011

Grant Taylor was named Thrasher's Skater of the Year 2011 and for a good reason: the dude can seriously shred.

From Philadelphia

11/28/11 01:30PM

What Would Kelly Want?

'Tis the season to be a badass chick! Kelly Bundy from the TV show Married With Children would want a lot of leather and skin-tight ensembles for Christmas. With her tough Valley Girl vibes and party girl attitude, Kelly would know how to have a super awesome time this holiday season. Here's what we think she would want for Xmas!

She'd definitely want a super body-con slinky dress to attract all the dudes. But literally, ALL the dudes.

This chunky platform black leather heel seems perfect for Kelly Bundy.

Kelly would love these cross earrings because she's, like, super religious and all. Wait, or maybe, like, not?

How can Kelly make her hair even more bitchin'? With these awesome clip-in hair extensions!

And the brightest red lipstick ever, to leave her mark when she smooches a hot dude. -Hazel

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11/28/11 12:30PM

Adam J. Kurtz Social Media Pins

Sometimes you just need to say it. You can buy these "I LOVE YOU, BUT..." Social Media Pins here, from super awesome visual artist and graphic designer Adam J. Kurtz. - Hazel