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This Peter Sastedt song drops a Balmain reference casually, so the timing for a remake is right. Then again, this song was featured on The Darjeeling Limited soundtrack in 2007, so that’s probably more of an instigation for this cover...

Ooh, these are scary. You’d think beheaded snakes wouldn’t look so menacing (to me), but replacing the venomous end with blazing flames doesn’t really alleviate the threat. Plus the tails look like they’re mid-wiggle. Bad news. Wish I were kidding...

George W. Hart’s Frabjous sculpture is made out of 30 identical laser-cut pieces of wood. I love its simultaneous simplicity and complexity. Before Hart got the wood laser cut, he made a model in paper. You can download the template here and make one or a series...

RT @asi02: flickr, or should I say flic.kr, is getting some sweet twitter integration: http://bit.ly/c1fxn # Who here can keep a secret for a few hrs? Let me know. I’ve got something...

In stores between September 13 and October 17, Anna Sui’s capsule collection for Target features looks that are inspired by Gossip Girl’s Blair, Serena, Jenny, and Vanessa. Well, that’s according to the marketing material...

British designer Christopher Kane will launch a capsule collection for Topshop in October. The 39 piece range will include shoes and accessories, and they’ll retail for $80-300. Judging by the photos, it looks very promising...

Dreamgazers The Radio Dept. just released the latest EP, David. “Messy Enough” is a beautiful B-side featuring a smooth guitar lead over their signature sweeping synths and displaced vocals. David is a great single, and the EP is highly recommended. The Radio Dept...

Another treat from Sweden comes to us from the brilliant Lake Heartbeat. This gorgeous, sunny post-bloghouse electro pop song might be my summer crush. LHB’s album comes out in early September on the ever excellent Service...

The minimalist, unisex beauty line Malin + Goetz has a beautiful new store in New York’s Upper West Side. Just as the line combines science with nature, the space mixes futuristic white surfaces with rich, traditional walnut wood paneling from a mansion on Long Island’s Gold Coast...

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RT @lostateminor: Girl Talk wrote a Secret Playlist telling us about his eight favorite songs: http://bit.ly/3MKyV # RT @israelconsulate: RT @DavidSaranga: Obama welcomes #Netanyahu acceptance of Palestinian state http://bit.ly/Eyexs #obama # @mikidrapes good point...

On November 14, H&M will premiere a collaboration with British accessories house Jimmy Choo. That alone sounds like good news – Jimmy Choo shoes are amazing, but they could definitely use some discounting...

Light bulb-looking flashlight by the designer Naoto Fukasawa. Cute concept and great colors. At Generate Design. Click here...

RT @fffolly: thrilld seasn 2 of ‘true blood’ is finally here. def not ‘twilight’ fare. vampre tales 4 adults only - best. sex. scenes. ever. # @bryanboy could it be an error? are you okay? in reply to bryanboy # @bryanboy oh, the whole “go outside” speech dappled with scare tactics...

Wis Design’s Lisa Widén designed this Cloud Chair for Design House Stockholm in 2006. She was inspired by looking at the sky from her airplane seat, wanting to lounge on the soft, fluffy clouds. The upholstered easy chair is adjustable; the seat can turn into the back support and vice versa...

These ppl r into cache, not art RT @luckthelady: Dear universe: it has never been chic to look like you shit dubloons. http://bit.ly/7kxMt # @mattchait hope you’re gonna be in LA for BBQ season to do a reprise...

I’m so excited! This Monday, June 8, I’ll be on Jane Dark’s Cultural Revolution show on KDVS 90.3 FM. It starts at 5PM PST, and it can be streamed here. It’s a show on culture and politics, and Monday’s episode will focus on fashion in current culture...

I’m a big fan of frozen treats – gelato, frozen yogurt, popsicles, bon bons, cookie dough, sorbet, even. My neighborhood, the Beverly Hills golden triangle, offers lots of options for frozen desserts...

Here’s a short video of outtakes and behind the scenes footage from Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi” video. She says the video is about “death, fashion, and fame whoring,” and she wears Dolce & Gabbana and Mugler to deliver the message...

Check out the intro for “Stand Up Comedy” from U2’s latest album, No Line on the Horizon (2009): U2 - “Stand Up Comedy” Now listen to the guitar riff on Sugarplum Fairy’s “Left Right Black White” from their 2006 album First Round, First Minute: Sugarplum Fairy - “Left, Right,...

Ringo, Paul, Olivia, and Yoko unveiled more details about The Beatles Rock Band game today at Microsoft’s E3 conference, and they’re exciting...

On June 23rd, Bravo is premiering a reality show set at fancy NYC private schools. Sounds like a documentary version of Gossip Girl. I can’t wait! Here’s a preview: Bravo also features individual video interviews with the cast, who already seem grown up and polished...

@jmuzic99 hey! i’m driving down from LA. could you tell me what time One for the Team goes on? I’d really appreciate it! in reply to jmuzic99 # @siashin haha i love all those on the show, but his take would be early beatles x madison ave. in reply to siashin # Wow!! What song?...

Sometimes gift shopping is really tough, especially if a new friend’s birthday comes up. You know the person well enough to celebrate, but not quite well enough to get something truly personal. It’s almost embarrassing to show up with a generic bottle of wine when you care about someone...

Italian fashion house Byblos has recently shown architectural, body conscious clothing with a definitively Italian take on sex and trends. Independently of that direction, Byblos also maintains a very colorful, distinct furniture line in collaboration with Erre Studio...

To celebrate the release of Andreas Tilliander’s latest album, Show, his label, Adrian Recordings, commissioned a series of remixes from others on its roster. Though the album has a darker mood, this track sparkles with Familjen’s bright pop sensibilities...

@Denise_Cox Aw, Denise! That’s so sweet! It was amazing b/c you were there. Thx for the flowers, too! Cheers to many more celebrations!! in reply to Denise_Cox # I have such amazing friends! And an excessive quantity of chocolate cherry bread pudding...

It’s hard to adapt art to an everyday object and keep it cool. We’ve seen Mona Lisa fridge magnets, Starry Night coffee mugs, and David coasters. The veneer of a masterpiece doesn’t improve these souvenirs...

Goteborg-based Kristofer Åström’s slow-burn acoustic tracks are very emotionally evocative – so much so that they sound nostalgic well before they attach to actual memories. His latest album Sinkadus came out last month on Sweden’s excellent Startracks...

To commemorate the brand’s 50th anniversary, MINI reinterpreted George Harrison’s psychedelic Cooper S...

At the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills. I like the décor: http://twitpic.com/4y9hi # I really want garlic knots from Johnnie’s pizza right now. # @daydreamrepublc I’m here to see The Fab Four, a Beatles tribute band. Mother’s day! in reply to daydreamrepublc # So beautiful & subtle...