The saying use to go that “real men don’t wear pink” - but now we know that’s not the case. The Summer of 2013 is here to debunk the myth. Vans and Supreme have put forth a collection of floral-inspired low and hightop styles, to give that extra je ne sais quoi to any laid back outfit. Ladies (and gents), take notice….
We noticed a few of these limited edition sneakers in the eBay closet. Get them while they’re hot.
(Photo By Burning Ashes. Text By Yale Breslin)
The beautiful thing about a chalkboard in any kitchen is the versatility it offers — from art board to functional tool. The trick is to constantly change the message to keep it fresh.
Take a peek at the vast selection of chalkboards on eBay for your home.
(Photo: Courtesy of NYMag.com. Text by Jauretsi)
(via notmybeautifulhome)
Sentimental Value: Grateful Dead Shorts
“This pair of shorts was originally a pair of men’s 32 x 32 Lee Riders long pants. While at a Grateful Dead concert back in the day (and those were the days!!!), it became very hot at one of their outdoor summer classics (I believe it was up in Buffalo…..). I had forgotten to bring shorts for the weekend, so the guy I was with, now my husband, helped me out with a pair of borrowed scissors! True story - gosh, I hate giving these up!!!!” — July 8, 2012, eBay Seller BrewHogger1217.
Sentimental Value: True Stories from the eBay closet. Curated by Emily Spivack | Photograph: Jessica Malafouris | Illustration: Tomas M.
If you’re one of those lucky people with massive white walls in need of filling, then you might want to consider this psychedelic piece of art by Antonia Mora, “Woodboy.” By blending natural and inanimate images with human forms, Mora creates a whole knew genre of portraiture. You can see more of his work here.
(Photo courtesy of Antonio Mora. Text by Jenny Bahn)
The two-finger ring has become an enormously popular accessory over the last few years. Countless jewelry designers have been doing their clever take on the modern knuckle-duster.
Click here to check out two-finger rings available for purchase on eBay.
(Photo courtesy of i-nch. Text by Jenny Bahn)
In one of my favorite books by the legend himself, David Byrne pencils his way through therapeutic thinking via pensive doodling. Here’s one of his sketches, Yes Means No, just to give you a little taste test.
Get yourself the full book, Arboretum (bids starting at $22).
(Photo: Courtesy of free-parking. Text by Jauretsi)
So you thought those modeling schools and “training programs” were bogus? So did we! That was until we read that the beautiful Jen Dau, recently signed as a new face at New York Models, is a graduate of Barbizon (yes,the same Barbizon you’ve heard of since you were a kid). With the recent — and well-deserved — explosion of Asian models over the last few years, we expect Jen Dau will follow in the footsteps of Xiao Wen Ju, Sui He, and Soo Joo Park, each carving out their own path in the competitive world of high fashion.
(Photo courtesy of New York Models. Text by Jenny Bahn)
Vogue cover girl Kate Upton is smokin’ hot and turning heads on newsstands this month (see the slideshow). Sure, we’re feelin’ her Jason Wu shorts, but the real zinger are these Tom Ford frames. Of course we ran to eBay to scope out some similar models available. Here’s what we found:
Tom Ford Brown Gradient Frames and Traditional Black
(Photo: Mario Testino for Vogue. Text by Jauretsi)
(Source: vogue)
How to make a classic space (complete with gilded rococo detailing) modern? Just add chrome. The sharp and simple lines of the chairs seen here beautifully contrast the organic, curled details on the ceiling above. To avoid being too precious when it comes to decorating, always consider going against type. We trolled through the eBay treasure trove looking for gems. You can find all of our chrome chair findings by clicking here, or check out a few of our favorites below:
Pair of Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Chrome Lounge Chairs ($475)
Mid-century Modern Chrome Dining Room Chairs ($165)
Pair of Milo Baughman Cube Chairs ($2,599)
(Photo courtesy of Small Shop Studio. Text by Jenny Bahn)
Lily Donaldson by Paola Kudacki for Harper’s Bazaar US June/July 2013
Frida Gustavsson For Vogue Germany March 2010 “Style-Stars” by Greg Kadel
