Let us Eat Cake.

(courtesy of At Company B on Etsy)

Doesn't it seem like everyone has a birthday in March?? We literally have gone from one party to the next and it has been a blast!!

In honor of birthday folk across the globe, indulge yourself in these yummy cake photos.

Please sir, can I have some more?

(courtesy of Forty-Sixth at Grace)

(courtesy of Erica Knits)

(courtesy of Forty-Sixth at Grace)

how to wear it with Hallelu Boutique

"those who don't believe in magic will never find it."

Beautiful and inspiring quote from one of our favorite storytellers, Roald Dahl.

Feeling all day-dreamy over here.

Pop Music Crush

So excited about our newest pop music crush, Jessie J. At age 20, she started writing songs for stars like Miley Cyrus and Alicia Keys. But now Jessie J. is rocking center stage herself. She recently won Brit Awards Critic's Choice Award (previous recipients include Adele and Florence and the Machine) and now she's got Justin Timberlake and Simon Cowell calling her "the best singer in the world right now."

With her infectious pop grooves and stellar fashion sense, we can't get enough of Jessie J.

Hey Girl Hey

the little illustrator

just fell in love with jen's adorable illustrations!! her cute characters and sweet anecdotes make us smile. check out her etsy shop here. 

blog we luv!

meet kaylah author of The Dainty Squid! queen of thrifting, photographer extraordinaire  and fellow cat lover! we live for her "friday favorites" and think she is just rad! her blog is filled with amazing goodness and we highly suggest adding this to your blogroll,  now!

tee shirt of the week

We just love Raygun, our super cool retailer from Des Moines, Iowa. They are part screenprint studio/part retail store and 100% awesome. You don't have to be from the midwest to appreciate their unique brand of midwestern humor. See for yourself. Look how great their Mustache tee looks paired with BC Footwear's Over Easy boots. A match made in heaven!

because you deserve it

Treat yourself to one of these unique finds from our favorite Etsy sellers.

1. Recycled Wooden Sign by William Dohman

2. The Passenger Bag by Sketchbook

3. Boyfriend In A Bottle by Gnome Sweet Gnome

4. Copper Dipped Arrow Ring by Miju and You

5. Vintage Slouchy 80s Polka Dot Crop Top from Vonlenska Vintage

6. Block Print by The Big Harumph

It's the Small Things.

We are adding to our size line-up and we are so excited about it.

spotted on the streets

it was love at first site with Owlita earrings. these feathers would be the perfect music festival flare!! what better accessory to wear while dancing to great great music under the sun!? seriously obsessed.

photos top to bottom: owilita, suite 6 boutique

things we love

What a great way to liven up this dreary, cloudy Monday afternoon! What luck to stumble upon Aled Lewis's Toy Stories series. So hilarious and clever. Check out the whole series on Aled's Flickr page.

tee shirt of the week

This limited edition Threadless tee shirt is a mere $12, and with $9 of that going to support global flood relief efforts, you can't go wrong.

tee shirt: Threadless

sandals: BC Footwear

motivational speaking

Advice from a Rapper is the brainchild of Jessica Wright, a freelance graphic designer from Austin, TX. Each week, Jessica creates an illustration based on words of wisdom from a rap song. To quote Jessica, "In between all of the cussing, Cristal drinking and ass bouncing, in some rap songs, there lies inspirational words of advice to help you get through the day."

We couldn't agree more. A little Tupac in the morning definitely let's us know things are gonna be alright. This blog made our morning a whole lot better.

get the look: DARIA

Back when MTV still played music, they also were responsible for the coolest cartoon ever, Daria. A spin-off of Beavis and Butthead, Daria followed the life of high school student Daria and her best friend Jane. Role models for smart, misanthropic teenagers everywhere, Daria won our hearts with her sarcasm and wit and characteristic boots. And girls everywhere swooned for Daria's unrequited love, Jane's older brother Trent (is it wrong to have a crush on a cartoon character???)

1. Tie waist shirt jacket from Delia's

2. BDG burnout tank from Urban Outfitters

3. River Island black denim cutoff shorts from ASOS

4. Black opaque tights from Target

5. Over Easy boot from BC Footwear

artist we love

Kris Atomic is the alter ego of Kristina, a freelance illustrator, photographer, blogger and cat lover from Brighton, UK. Kris loves to draw colorful, sassy girls with a sense of humor and personality. And we love her drawings.

for a great cause

GR2, LA's very own Giant Robot store, is holding a very important exhibition and fundraiser. All proceeds from Water Works will go to victims of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan. With an all star roster of artists including Ryan McGinness, Barry McGee and Esther Pearl Watson, you can pick up a sweet work of art and know that you're doing something incredible to help those in need.

Opening reception March 19...exhibition runs through April 13. Don't miss it!

steal this look!

get swept away in new styles from our daydream collection! dreamy prints, chambray denim and boater hats complete this ultra-girly look perfect for spring! shop these styles here and here.

wanderlust

If the Sigur Ròs documentary Heima didn't make you want to visit Iceland already, Inspired by Iceland, part of a new campaign by Iceland's tourism bureau, will seal the deal. What a brilliant campaign and a breathtaking country.

Inspired by Iceland Video from Inspired By Iceland on Vimeo.

Time to Celebrate the Ladies!

Awesome illustrator Kate Bingaman-Burt is working on a very special project for Women's History Month (which we should be celebrating all this month!). Last week she put out a call to action on Twitter, recruiting her friends and creative community help her, "Tell me about the women that you LOVE. Women you know, women you don't know, women that have changed your life for the better."

Rumor has it she will be putting out a downloadable zine to document the project. In the meantime, she is still taking names so get in touch with her and make your contribution to Women's History Month!

Send us a Postcard.

Lately I have been in the mood for a change of scenery, a respite away from my normal weekend routine. It's time to plan a mini adventure and what better place to relax and enjoy a little bit of sunshine, than at The Ace Hotel in Palm Springs.

It used to be a Howard Johnson's and Denny's restaurant, (yes, really) and was completely redesigned by COMMUNE in 2009. Ace is dog friendly, artsy, comfortable and serves organic free range food and yummy cocktails at their massive pool.

It is in your best interest to make it a must on your "where to go next" list.

steal this look!

be bold and bright this season in preppy tailoring, candy colors and nautical styling! get this look in styles like milkshake and sleep under the stars from our coconut grove collection!

a little magic for your weekend

National Geographic re-created the balloon house featured in Pixar's animated film UP. The house was suspended by 300 weather balloons and reached an altitude of 10,000 feet. So amazing!

dynamic duo

tee: Billabong Modern Love Tank from Swell

sandals: BC Hope Chest

home sweet home

Friends of Type does it again. Loving this ode to our favorite coast by designer Brent Couchman.

totes

The era of designer handbags is over. Let's get back to basics with a perfect little tote. Here's a quick roundup of some of our favorites.

top to bottom: Claire tote by Fabric & Handle, limited edition Justin Thomas Kay "Vinyl Is Forever" tote, hemp/unbleached cotton tote by Tippythai, striped Tokyo Tote by Rib and Hull

first spotted in brooklyn...

...and now seen around the internet! we couldn't help ourselves from posting this homemade Lionel Richie tear-off sign. bringing us absolute delight, let's all sing together now, "hello, is it me your looking for?...i can see it in your eyes..."

rad music for your Wednesday

We adore our hometown girl Jenny Lewis. She and Jonathan Rice make such an amazing duo.

dyno-mite!

dump your dying chia pet and replace with rad planters made from re-purposed plastic toys!! these succulent plants are brought to you by Plaid Pigeon from Austin, TX. i think i need more then one! check 'em out on etsy or facebook.

A Find for You.

My friend Melissa is a photographer and artist in her own right, who lives in NYC and keeps a pulse on the art scene. I always look to her to enlighten me on what and who is the new big deal. 

Her latest find is Jennifer Davis, an amazing artist on Etsy. I think her work deserves some fans. Enjoy!