Hippie Luxe

H - 2 - Eco

2011-01-31T12:50:00.001-08:00

I'm obsessed with my metal water bottles - I save a serious ton of money instead of buying water, plus the toxins from the eroding plastic of the bottles aren't getting into my system via my overpriced water. Instead, I drink tap via funny, cute, and functional little carrying cases.

Bonus: drinking tap from these re-usable H2O bottles is super eco-friendly - not using harmful plastic not only doesn't create mounds of trash, but if the demand for these things decreases, that means less harmful chemicals coming from the factories too - woo hoo!

SIGG was my go-to brand for a while - they sell them lots of places, including Whole Foods, plus the online store has some nice design options. The prices range from about $18 to $30 - but it'll pay for itself in a few days!

Now, though, I have lost a few, so I have been heading to Target for new bottles - they're usually a little cheaper (I got one for $2 once!) and, lately at least, I have liked the designs available at the Targ more than what SIGG has to offer.

Plus, there is currently an interesting Threadless & Thermos "Artist Series" water bottle project going on at the bargain spot. Old Threadless t-shirt designs have found a way to reinvent themselves on water bottles (as well as lunch boxes, etc. at their own website)

I just got this one from the collection for just $14.99:

It's called "Funkalicious," natch.

Go eco-friendly and save some cheddar - buy a cool, re-usable water bottle stat!

Peace & Love, and bottoms up!
la bohémienne

Creepin

2011-01-30T12:30:00.000-08:00

The SNL digital short this week, "The Creep," was a huge success: not only were the dance and visuals pretty hilarious, but it became something I actually want on my ipod with Nicki Minaj's signature raw, yet candy-coated, sound and clever rhymes. So fun!

Check it:

So, Peace & Love, and do The Creep!
la bohémienne

Happy 2011!

2011-01-19T21:48:00.000-08:00

Having just returned from a little trip Down Under, aka Sydney, Australia, aka beaches, tanning, and summertime in the southern hemisphere, I am totally in the spirit of the sunny season (more to come on Sydney later)!

When it comes to swimwear, I'm definitely more of a bikini girl myself, but when I saw this adorable, retro-influenced one piece suit by Marysia Swim, I had to give it a quick post.

This is my absolute favorite neckline, and the slightly angled black panels give the illusion of a more hourglass-y figure. Sure, the price tag is kind of heavy (a whopping $229 for a swimsuit), but if you're the type to be resort-ing all winter, then you should get plenty of bang for your buck wearing this one-piece all season!

Peace & Love,

la bohémienne

Once in a Millennium...

2010-12-26T18:22:00.000-08:00

Alright, so it happened last week, but with all the Christmas festivities and whatnot I have been a bit too preoccupied to report - but on December 21st (2010), for the first time since 1638 (that's 372 years, for you kids counting at home) a full lunar eclipse took place on the same day as the Northern Winter Solstice... that's only the second time it has happened in the Common Era.

Needless to say, it was amazingly beautiful in a "the universe is amazing and infinite" kind of way - check out this time lapse video to try and get a taste of how spectacular it was without waiting the 4 hours in the cold! ...ignore the cheesy ocean sounds

Peace & Love,

la bohémienne

Where to Spend that Christmas Cash... If You Have the Willpower to Wait

2010-12-25T19:35:00.000-08:00

H&M's Spring 2011 line is making me giddy in anticipation of warmer weather... even though the only thing the near future holds in my neck of the woods is a blustery blizzard... Oh well, for now I'll keep dreaming of green grass and blooming flowers... and maybe trying to copy this quirky-chic, off-center, super-high bun - love!

I think this red dress with the poufy, cupcake-y skirt is so ridiculous and whimsical, ador!

I love black and white pinstripes - all year long!

All images via missatlaplaya.

Peace & Love,

la bohémienne

Watch the Time

2010-12-24T17:47:00.000-08:00

Oscar Diaz's Ink Calendar

This exhibition is pretty old (like 2009 old) but I love the idea of watching the continual passage of time - ongoing, void of a single lapse, just constant and flowing. Beautifully brilliant.

On the project:

"Ink Calendar make use of the timed pace of the ink spreading on the paper to indicate time. The ink is absorbed slowly, and the numbers in the calendar are ‘printed ‘ daily. One a day, they are filled with ink until the end of the month. The calendar enhances the perception of time passing and not only signaling it. The aim of the project is to address our senses, rather than the

logical and conscious brain.

The ink colors are based on a spectrum, which relate to a “color temperature scale”, each month having a color related to our perception of the weather on that month. The colors range from dark blue in December to three shades of green in spring or orange and red in the summer.

Ink Calendar is shown as part of SUEÑOS DE UN GRIFO.
Diseño con alma de agua at the Círculo de Bellas Artes in Madrid."

- via Dezeen

Just something to ponder on...

Peace & Love,

la bohémienne

I Like 'Em Scrappy

2010-12-23T12:22:00.000-08:00

Pretty is perfect at times, but not every occasion calls for being primped and put-together - sometimes a little rough around the edges can be just as glamorous.

Check out the rest of Andreas Sjodin's spotlight on model Siri Tollerod here.

Peace & Love,

la bohémienne

Vintage Jersey Shore

2010-12-17T16:52:00.000-08:00

Jersey Shore 1905

Guess Snooki wasn't the first one to rock some poufy hair!

via Shorpy

Peace & Love,

la bohémienne

Modern Math

2010-12-14T09:46:00.000-08:00

How funny is this?! Grab one for your own home here!

Peace & Love,

la bohémiemme

Conan Hearts Jeggings... Do You?

2010-12-03T17:37:00.000-08:00

Yup. He did it... and we all loved it.

Peace & Love,

la bohémienne

The Wiz Kid

2010-11-30T23:08:00.000-08:00

Wiz Khalifa is not only a dope rapper, but he is also kinda adorable... Check out his tattooed baby face during the cover shoot for The Source magazine's December 2010 issue, in which Wiz was named Rookie of the Year (alongside Man of the Year: Rick Ross ..huh?). The track used in the video, Black and Yellow, has a great beat, and the imagery is a perfect illustration of the fact that he's got swagger.

Peace and Love,
la bohémienne

Poufy Party Hair for Non-Pros

2010-11-22T07:05:00.000-08:00

Daily Candy shows us how to make the perfect messy-chic updo with a little help from Michael Angelo from Wonderland Beauty Parlor in Manhattan.

Just click on the video to play!

The minimalist-cool salon:

And while on the subject, Wonderland Beauty Parlor's Michael Angelo is certainly not lacking in artistic expression - from his own photography, to a chronicle of hairstyles he has designed - check out his portfolio.

Hooray for Daily Candy for showcasing a "simple, easy style" that's actually (shockingly) simple and easy! And, yay for new party looks...

Peace & Love,
la bohémienne

Don't Panic

2010-11-17T07:37:00.000-08:00

Roman and Williams Interior Design
~ see more here ~

Peace and Love,
la bohémienne

X.X.X

2010-11-15T01:25:00.000-08:00

On 10.10.10, 10 photographers around the world were asked to take (you guessed it) 10 photos - thus representing the same day in 10 different ways. I tried to pick one image from each artist, but found that for some series it was nearly impossible to narrow the choice down to just 1 image, while in others there were zero pictures that actually spoke to me... So here are my picks for the 1o best photos from 10.10.10.

In no particular order...

1
Ebony Bizys - Tokyo, Japan

2
Kris Atomic - Brighton, United Kingdom

(I love a good door...)

3
Jacinta Moore - Melbourne, Australia

4 + 5
Kate Miss - New York City, USA

6
Brian W. Ferry - London, United Kingdom

7, 8 + 9
Michelle Gow - Stellenbosch, South Africaa

10
Anabela Carneiro - Toronto, Canada via Algarve, Portugal

The butter-cream frosting on top of this hefty morsel?
Hilda Grahnat of Malmo, Sweden via Berlin, Germany's entire album!

Here's a sample:

Check out all the photos at 1010project.com!

Peace and Love,
la bohémienne

PETA-Friendly Animal Décor

2010-11-13T08:42:00.000-08:00

Animal photographer Sharon Montrose gets the who's who of the Wild Kingdom into her stark studio. From flamingos to lions, to baby kittens and piglets, Sharon has amassed quite the collection - resulting in a conceptually simple, yet stunningly detailed, portfolio of glamour shots of the wild creatures.

Here are some of my faves:

All prints available at theanimalprintshop.com

Peace and Love,

la bohémienne

MASHup

2010-11-10T10:32:00.001-08:00

Inspired by a post from thedieline.com, I decided to check out Australian Art & Design Direction company MASH. Though founded only 8 years ago, MASH boasts a very impressive portfolio with a heavy focus on wine bottles, but also incorporates album covers, restaurant brand identities, and book jackets.

Keep up the good work, MASH!

Peace & Love,
la bohémienne

Creatures of Comfort: Booties

2010-11-08T11:25:00.000-08:00

Awesome, way too expensive, but so simply chic!

Creatures of Comfort booties - $445 - Available here

Peace and Love,
la bohémienne