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>a box containing 18 lbs of leather goods appeared on my doorstep the other day. (why? read previous post detailing my boot bounty.) happy, oh so happy feet. the winner: diba alexandria. why? well, for one, they were the only pair that i could ably zip up my calves (important, yes). but also, the wedge … Continue reading →

>something awesome. velle magazine.Velle is a freethinking online culture magazine featuring creative-minded individuals and projects from around the world. Photo and design driven, Velle sets out to honestly present both established and emerging talent in fashion, design, art, music and literature. Blended with insightful journalism and compelling layout, Velle showcases contemporary culture through a unique … Continue reading →

>two tiny knitterly iotas: finished… louisa harding scarf! my waiting-for-the-subway project, after four months, is finally done! a couple rows here, and couple rows there… yarn: louisa harding kimono angora and kimono ribbon in beautifully matching grey/blue colourways. the skeins were surprise christmas gifts from niknak’s aunt :) pattern: railroad knitting stitch pattern needles: size … Continue reading →

>i got my peepers dialated for the first time tonight. überblack. kinda creepy, no? just a routine eye exam, making sure everything’s squeaky clean (squish.squish) in there. i’m happy to report that my myopia isn’t getting worse, quelling my fear of a near-sighted demise. so they put in the funny drops to dialate my pupils, … Continue reading →

>whatever you do, do not use this product. say no to Clean & Clear Blackhead Clearing Scrub. i picked this cleanser up from the drugstore several weeks ago, my first time trying this particular product (but i’m not a stranger to scrubs), and have been washing my face with it daily. i can find no … Continue reading →