Donna Karan shoes



Donna Karan Collection shoes on ebay from seller sartre777.
UPDATE: Or, these $10 sandals from Urban Outfitters instead.

Skull rings





Just when you thought skulls were gone . . .
Check out Victoire de Castellane's new collection for Dior Haute Joaillerie.
Via Smoke & Mirrors.

Etsy arrowheads




Lovely arrowhead accessories from etsy sellers
NousSavons, twistedtreestudio, heidi2983, and maryjanefrances.

Etsy wood



Lovely wooden things on etsy. I'm sorta dying for all of it.
From HelloVictory and SweetLoveVintage.

Downtown LA details




The beach was great, but downtown LA feels more like me.
I already love living here and look forward to never wearing flip flops.
Building details from Public Art in Los Angeles.
From top: Fine Arts Building, LA Times building,
Eastern Columbia (Johnny Depp is rumored to own the penthouse), LA Public Library.

New today





Some new things in my etsy shop.
The dress on the bottom has a great print that looks like an abstract woodcut.
UPDATE: Tracy from vintagefound just blogged about the plaid dress. Thanks so much!

Hare krishna




Great hare krishna-inspired collection by Damir Doma via bored & beautiful.
Sheer pants are a must.

Plates



Also at the Modernica warehouse sale, scored a set of these
amazing Bladerunner plates from the super-nice owner of Pico Modern.

Case Study Planter


Just snagged the last Case Study Planter at the Modernica warehouse sale. Yes!

Bidoun



O. just started working for this beautiful publication.
I can't wait to see an issue in person.

Cover, Bidoun #11
FAILURE

Continue Time




Perhaps the most beautiful clock I have ever seen. 
I feel uneasy about most timekeepers with their emphasis on structure and lateness and the need to define and segment, but this I could live with.

Heart Handmade



Heart Handmade
featured this cute striped romper in its Summer Lovin' roundup today.
Thanks, Marichelle!

Twill jacket



The perfect summer 09 light jacket.
On sale at Ships.

Awesome



How freaking awesome is this fringe bag from etsy seller cosararas?

Ridiculous sequins




The sequins mixed with paillettes, the chevron pattern.
Swoon.
In my etsy shop.

Etsy score



From the awesome VolenskaVintage.
I'd been eyeing this one for a while and can't wait to rock it.

Etsy score



Deadstock silk Vera top from Saks.
The gold barbells are perfection, really.
From Lolavintage.

Etsy score




I'm a sucker for: neon mixed with neutrals, assymetry, comfort.
From SallyJaneVintage.

Icon - Rino Nakasone



Rino Nakasone is just gorgeous.
This Beat Freaks performance on ABDC is so hardcore despite the music.

Feather earrings


Oh, how I wish my hair looked like this.
From etsy seller MountainManCreations.

Beach debris necklace



Made from bits of plastic collected on the Jersey shore.
By etsy seller psarokokalo.

Hand-carved slingshots


I love that there's a teenage girl out there carving these.
From etsy seller katesy.

Collection



Early 20th c. cigarettes in glass tubes.

Terrarium




More geodesic dome-inspired home decor. 
By Kelly Lamb at Mohawk General Store.