music to get you over the hump day

We first fell in love with Caribou's ethereal psychedelic beats on the 2005 release The Milk of Human Kindness. We couldn't be happier to hear that Dan Snaith (aka Caribou) is at it again with his newest venture Swim.  Don't take our word for it, listen for yourself. "Odessa" is the first single off of Swim, and we're willing to bet this techno-infused jam will be a welcome sound for your ears.

in living color

on our wishlist for spring (from top to bottom):

1. Crayon Rings from Timothy Liles at The Future Perfect (made from real crayons!)

2. Hand embroidered necklaces from Maranón

3. Felted Rosette Fascinator from Giant Dwarf

in bloom...

I have been eagerly anticipating the arrival of The Garden Collection at H&M for ages, and the time has finally arrived! The collection is made from environmentally adapted materials such as recycled polyester, organic cotton and organic linen. The looks were inspired by chlorophyll-green gardens and sun-drenched landscapes, and just looking at them is giving us serious spring fever. With everything from muted peaches and pastels to richly saturated floral prints, there's something for everyone. The collection hits stores this Saturday, April 27.

Office Style Notebook

Claudia, BC Account Manager, rocks Flying Trapeze with acid wash denim and a Flight of the Conchords tee. Clearly, this girl has great taste.

music to get you over the hump day

Women's History Month is coming to a close, so we are dedicating this "music wednesday" to music icon and original riot grrl Kathleen Hanna. Kathleen first won our hearts as the outspoken front woman for 90s punk band Bikini Kill, then made waves with her electro-feminist performance art group Le Tigre, whose revolutionary dance jams still bring us to our feet.



Here are two of our very favorite Kathleen Hanna songs. Enjoy!

crafTuesday

Anni Jurgenson of Style Hurricane created this fabulous Givenchy-inspired studded headband for FOAM, one of our absolute favorite magazines. So easy and so unique. You'll be sure to make a statement.

things we love

We may have the sunshine and beaches here in LA, but lately we feel like everything cool is happening in Philly. For example? A Love Letter For You is a public art installation in 30 parts, stretching along a line of rooftops 20 blocks long. Powers enlisted members of his community to create the eye-catching graphics and moving text.

If you aren't lucky enough to see the murals in person, you can see the archive here.

Fun! Friday

Proof that art can be found in the most unexpected of places. We present to you...Diego Stocco's Music From A Bonsai!

Diego Stocco - Music From A Bonsai from Diego Stocco on Vimeo.

music to get you over the hump day

With their debut album Astro Coast, Florida boys Surfer Blood have blessed us with some good old fashioned rock and roll. Their blend of heavy guitar hooks, distorted acoustics, and impassioned vocals are a breath of fresh air. You can be sure we'll be rocking this album on our way to the beach this summer. Perfect music for a car full of friends, cruising with the windows down. We're not the only ones taking notice, either. Rumor has it they're one of the hottest new bands at SXSW this year, and Pitchfork gave the album the honor of "best new music."

Music Playlist at MixPod.com

Happy St. Patrick's Day from The BC Girls!

our very own Miss Gladys Bouvier is here to wish you well on this fine St. Patrick's Day.

Office Style Notebook

Jessica, BC graphic designer & photographer, pairs Acrobat with a feather print dress and boyfriend blazer.

crafTuesday

The crafty ladies over at Whole Living magazine came up with an amazing way to up-cycle that raggedy old tee shirt you have lying around. They turned an old tee into an awesome necklace. We can't wait to try this one out ourselves!