About Julianna

Writer, Designer, Fashionista.
Get The Look: Kim Kardashian’s Mint Green Jeggings

Earlier this spring, Kim Kardashian was spotted at the airport in these mint green jeggings by Black Orchid, and several of you have been asking up about them! Priced at 128.00, the Black Jewel Mid Rise Jegging in "Julep" is a classic rise skinny fit made of high stretch denim that hugs curve ...

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Love it! Giuseppe Zanotti Two-Tone Suede Platform Sandal

We're absolutely in love with the Giuseppe Zanotti E20306 Platform Sandal, which has been spotted on several celebrities, including rapper Nicki Minaj earlier this year. It's the perfect Spring 2012 shoe, as the eye-popping cobalt suede adds a splash of color to a neutral outfit or easily c ...

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Eki Orleans Autumn/Winter 2012 ‘Nostalgia’ Collection Campaign Photographed by Mario Epanya

The Autumn/Winter 2012 'Nostalgia' Collection from Eki Orleans has us captivated, debuting recently at Arise Fashion Week in Lagos, Nigeria and Paris Fashion Week as well. The new collection was designed by the label's creative director Hazel Aggrey-Orleans, who was inspired by her Af ...

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Fashion & Film: Percival Menswear Spring/Summer 2012 Directed by Chris Gove

Chris Gove directs the Spring/Summer 2012 fashion film for London-based Percival Menswear. Taking a cue from PUMA's After Hours Athletes campaign, the slow motion teaser captures some nighttime bowling, pingpong, etc, starring Percival's new range of trousers, shirts, outerwear and jerseys. ...

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Links of the Week: IKEA Goes Banksy; CISPA To Kill Our Privacy; Time To End the Drug War?

We haven't collected these in a while but here are some of the most interesting links to articles, news and videos that we've spotted this week. IKEA Does Banksy-Style Graffiti On Its Own Ads Along Milan Subway DesignTaxi In line with Milan Design Week, IKEA has gone on a tagging craze, pasti ...

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Listen & Download: Kap1 and Neutral “Don’t F&%kin’ Care”

We've been waiting for new music from Kap1 since he dropped "Exo" last Fall and we were hoping a full EP was in the works. Now we see the young NYC-based rapper/producer is under a new artist collective, Cloudhouse, and he's teamed up once again with Ramee "Neutral" Azru for their latest ...

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Nixon Spring 2012 ‘The Spur’ Watch

Nixon has added two new colors to its Spur line for Spring 2012: All Black and Sanded Steal. Both sophisticated wrist-pieces feature a Japanese quartz movement and precious metals, while the All Black Spur's face is outline in Black diamonds. Priced at 250.00 and 350.00, the pieces are ava ...

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The UK’s Quirky, Sustainable Fashion Boutique – Charlie Boots

Serving eco-conscious fashionistas in the UK, Charlie Boots recently opened its edgy, ethically-minded shop on Broad Street in Bath--offering clothing, art, accessories and homewares. Named after the Bristol designer behind the project, the boutique focuses on "conscious design" and favors s ...

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Love ‘em! Funky-Glam ‘Barbee Boots’ by Iris Barbee Bonner

We came across Iris Barbee Bonner and her Barbee Boots just a bit short of the Philly-based pop artist's recent exhibition, but there was no forgetting these super glamorous custom creations. Ranging from $100.00 to $300,00, the boots are hand-painted by Iris herself under her These ...

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Cleveland: iLTHY’s Spring 2012 Collection Drop | Apr. 28

iLTHY is set to release its Spring 2012 collection on Saturday, April 28th in stores and online as well. The Cleveland, Ohio-based shop promises this season will bring big changes including more color and a more diverse line. One new piece this season is the Lady Wahoo t-shirt, which fea ...

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Chicago: Soulphonetics Celebrates 3 Years of ‘Dance Syndrome’ w/ Patafunk & Nuestro Tambo | Apr. 28

On April 28th, our Chicago friends Soulphonetics will be celebrating the three year anniversary of their monthly global dance party, Dance Syndrome. We've been featuring this event since last summmer and hope guys can come out and play for this one. You'll enjoy world sounds provided by Ve ...

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By Julianna| No Comment | Around Chicago, Music
Photo/Video Recap: Erykah Badu, Missy Elliot, Solange & More @ Hennessy’s ‘Wild Rabbit’ Launch Party

Hennessy recently launched its new campaign, Wild Rabbit, with a celebrity-filled party at NYC's Highline Stages. Timbo and Missy took the stage with their new track "Triple Threat," as did Erykah Badu—who performed her 2008 track "The Healer," while Solange graced the crowd with a ...

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Love it or hate it? Marc Jacobs Calf Dorada Sneaker Wedge [SS12]

Marc Jacobs has released its much-anticipated Calf Dorada Sneaker Wedge for the MARC Spring/Summer 2012. Priced at $320.00, the shoe is available in 4 colorways: multi (white, green, scarlet, yellow), plain navy blue, plain scarlet, and plain white. The Dorada features a hidden, built-in we ...

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NYC: Get Your Tropical Bass Fix @ Que Bajo!? w/ DJ Reaganomics | Apr. 12

DJ Reaganomics is bringing some electro-tropical rhythms to the Que Bajo!? party this Thursday, April 12th at Dominion NYC. Expect to hit the dancefloor to an eclectic mashup of New Orleans Brass, Dancehall, Moombahton, Reaggeton, Kuduro, Cumbia, Salsa, Batucada, Baile Funk, Putaria, Electro, ...

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By Julianna| No Comment | Around NYC, Music
VA: Art First Gallery – April 2012 Exhibit featuring Paula Rose & Sally Rhone-Kubarek through Apr. 30

Art First Gallery's April 2012 exhibit features two of its member artists, Paula Rose and Sally Rhone-Kubarek. Sally is exhibiting original illustrations that make up the ABC book, Mini Mysteries in the Middle, which is illustrated in batiks on rice paper and written in alliteration. Wh ...

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By Julianna| No Comment | Around DC, Art
Love it! Modé Chronicles’ “4 Women” Tote Bag

Not too long ago, we did a feature on young Nigerian artist, Modé, whose vibrant watercolor artwork captured us. While it may or may not be inspired by Nina Simone's legendary song, Mode's exquisite "4 Women" painting is now available as a printed tote. Originally painted with waterco ...

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So frickin’ cute: Kawaii Underpants T-shirt

We're in love with Jerrod Maruyama's latest creation, Kawaii Underpants. The Cali-based freelance illustrator creates some of the most adorable vector artwork ever, most of which he makes available for purchase as stationery or apparel through his CasaKawaii Store. You can get Mr. Kawaii ...

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The 2nd Annual Baltimore Urban Book Festival | May 6

Urban book lovers and aspiring authors should head over to the Frederick Douglass Isaac Myers Maritime Park in Baltimore, MD for the 2nd Annual Baltimore Urban Book Festival on May 6th. The city's only book festival focusing on African-American literature will include panels and workshops, a ...

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By Julianna| No Comment | Around DC
F%$@ING Amazing: Brian Dettmer – The Book Surgeon

Atlanta-based artist Brian Dettmer takes old encyclopedias, medical journals, illustration books, and dictionaries and turns them into amazing works of art. Originally from Chicago--the artist uses knives, tweezers and surgical tools, carving one page at a time and manipulating them into intrica ...

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Light up your look with a pop of neon!

We're all about these eye-poping neon bright accessories for Spring/Summer 2012! Try adding the follow pieces to your wardrobe (from left to right): Isla Nublar Earrings, $79.00 Mojave Earrings, $29.00 Neon Yellow Bag, $98.00 Zulu Necklace, $35.00 Tribe Necklace, $150.00 Mojave Cu ...

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