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IKEA'D OUT KOBE TRAIN

and..no, not beef or Bryant. The OTHER Kobe - in Japan. IKEA, our favorite go-to Swedish furniture (and bomb food court) store has converted the Kobe Portliner Monorail into a moving showroom before the April 14 opening of a new retail outlet at Port Island. The redecorated train, which features a colorful exterior, bright upholstery and fancy curtains, will carry passengers in style until May 6.Check it out:How sweet it is for riders to be pleasantly surprised by the bright colors and patterns of the new seats and curtains. I'm sure most people will enjoy riding on this train for the time being...it's nice how IKEA decked it out, but after May 6, it's kind of depressing when you return to the normal, uncomfortable, bland seats. What an unusual but smart way to advertise - it's like you're forced to not only see an IKEA ad, but to be apart of it...every. day. of your life. until...May 6. Maybe those who ride on the train will love it, but get sick of the crazy patterns and bright colors so much, that in the end, they'll boycott IKEA forever. This would be the ultimate un-advertisement of a brand. Did IKEA ever think of that?!
But I do admit, I love IKEA...and they should expand this project into every public transportation system in major cities. That would be totally awesome...I'd actually look forward to sitting down in a bus or a train. But the fact that they are carrying this 'moving showroom' in Japan shows one thing - Japanese commuters won't tear that shit apart. Clean countries rule, America drools.
-Images and source: Pink Tentacle

SEPHORA'S ULTIMATE GUIDE

Beauty alert! The Ultimate Guide to Makeup, Skin, and Hair from the Beauty Authority, a new book by Melissa Schweiger, is going to be the next big beauty bible for all the ladies out there.

In the book, Schweiger personally introduces the people behind some of your favorite brands and fills this gorgeous book with the beauty secrets usually reserved for insiders. Each photo-packed page brims with words of wisdom and expert advice from the creators of and authorities on more than two hundred classic and emerging beauty brands sold at Sephora, including LORAC, Smashbox, Too Faced, Dr. Perricone, Frédéric Fekkai, and many, many more.

Each chapter is designed to mimic a Sephora store's "try everything" vibe while revealing the finest beauty tips and tricks for getting creative with cosmetics. From an A-to-Z glossary of terms and ingredients and a shopping guide to the best products, to detailed explanations of how to properly use cosmetic tools, Sephora is the complete beauty package that no woman will want to be without.

AWESOME! Order yours online here for $27.95, or wait til tomorrow, April 15th for the in-store drop!

CROOKS & CASTLES LADIES EDITION

So C'est La Vie announced that Crooks & Castles will be releasing womens tees on April 18. Here's a look at what's-a-comin':Watch for the drop this Friday!

CONTROLLERS OF TIME & SPACE.

Remember a while back when Missy's Ching-A-Ling video debuted and the dancing was crazy? Well the guys poppin' & lockin' for Missy was a Japanese Animation group called U-Min, and their moves are so tight and sharp - it's truly spectacular to watch their every move.
U-Min is written in Japanese to mean "no name" or "unknown". They focus on "animation” style of dancing, a technique that attempts to imitate film characters being animated by stop motion. Their moves makes it appear as if each dancer has been animated frame by frame. As seen in their videos, though, they also pop, lock, and break - and they've even gained the nickname: “Controller of Time and Space”. Take a look at some of the dopest videos on YouTube (courtesy of Clayton...good job bro):
Uniqlo performance (and no, nothing's wrong with YouTube...the video has actually started and they are perfectly still):


In Martin Solveig's C'est La Vie:

America's best dance crews...got nothin' on their style.
We all know what Lil Mama would say about the crew...perhaps something like this: "I reSPECT ya'll. Ya'll have that ENERgy and STRENF. Ya'll came out there and gave it ya all. Ya'll STRONG men!"

FLEA SIZZLE.

So today was definitely not the best day to go outdoor flea shopping, at the monthly Rose Bowl Flea Market, but even after a crazy week of drunken madness for some people (i.e. LoveLee) or a random night out with the homies just chillin on some beers for the rest of us, we gathered up the strength and determination that was left in us to wake up early for this event.
Vickygirl, the driver of the day, at 8:45 AM (Thanks for driving, girl!) - p.s. she will never listen to a song for more than 30 seconds. It just won't happen when she's in control. Yay for arrival and the newbies-of-the-day photo op...right in front of the ticket booth.African masks were perhaps what we needed for such a scorching day.
MICHAEL'S PETS! - look at that branding, I never knew existed.
Corona ice chests for a bangin' summer party, or what?
Finally, license plates that make sense and are meaningful in our lives.
The telephone bag - always on call - modeled by LoveLee.
So I was just in San Francisco for Ghirardelli's chocolate factory - but I never knew they made pumps!?
Wall-o-shoes, necessary staple for the closet.
Stunner shades.
Party Animal shades
Bucket-0-shoes - this works too.
Matching snake rings we were about to walk away with.
Surplus = supply > demand. We know why.
Paparazzi shot.
Sweet.
Whatchu know about metallic Vans from back in the day - old school logo & everything?
Marcy riding the cockroach. She did a lot of riding today.
The moment of bliss.
The cup of joy, delight, and satisfaction - only lasted for 20 minutes. Damn the sun.
Scarfing down scarves.
Beer!!!
Pineapples - this is for you, Spongebob.
Sexy stocking legs.
HAHAHA. Rock them bottles, V!
The wide variety of weirdo-glasses that we genuinely enjoyed - even under el scorcho weather.
To be continued...on another menu....next month!?
Overall: hot sun (it HAD to be some kind of record high today), burnt arms, hungry stomachs, and parched throats - but good bargains, good company, and good fun.
Time to rejuvenate and recharge - it's gonna be another long week!

PARIS, TOKYO - LUPE FIASCO

Free chill!

BRING ON THE SPRING ON.

It's more like spring was skipped and we rolled right into summer. It's definitely warmin' up, especially in the SoCal area, so when's a better time than to:
Night-on-the-town it in LA, particularly the oh-so-romantic (for girlfriends) GrovePizza my heart, extra sausageSeafood + carbs = happinessThe night is young
The spirit of Los Angeles...Lights..Lights..Lights
The closest thing to Bellagio..for nowBarnes & Nobles it for bathroom/periodical/photo book breaks
Til the sun come up over Santa Monica Boulevard..Treating myself to Amoeba Amusement ParkElementary sceneryAnd take in the vibrant colors of springThe best is yet to come...just remember to wear sunblock, drink water, and sleep well.