Taboo

You know the auxiliary member of the Black Eyed Peas? The one that kind of just jumps around on stage and only ever sings something like “Uh-huh” or “Yeah” (literally I scrutinized their performance at the Grammys—I even paused and rewinded once—and that is the most I could come up with). A quick Google search tells me his name is “Taboo.” Oh really Swan? Anyway, I’m pretty sure Jared Leto is campaigning for his replacement in this photo.

Hipster Puppies

I’m not posting an actual photo of him on this site because he likes to keep a low profile thankyouverymuch but how about y’all just take my word for it: my dog is ridiculous. He is like a gremlin + a baby bunny + the dog from “Bolt!” multiplied by a thousand snuggly fat piglets and rainbows and Care Bears. The former door guy at Baddies (who now works at La Esquina), refers to him as “that ugly pug” and he is def not a pug. Sometimes when we are walking down the street people have to stop and steady themselves against a building because they are overwhelmed by his cuteness. And I only say this because it’s true. So when I came across this website hipsterpuppies.tumblr.com (from which I snagged the above photo) I was like HOLD UP my dog should be on that! But then I had a moment during which I realized how much I am not a hipster nor do I particularly enjoy hipsters and perhaps even my dog is above all of that “let’s live in a dangerous part of Brooklyn” crap. But I like. I like I like.

Delight

I used to work at a fashion magazine and it always delighted me when I'd ask one of my fellow editors where in god's name she got her amazing dress and she'd say something like "Newport News" and smile coyly and walk away. The fact of the matter is, it is easy to wear head-to-toe designer and be 80 pounds and look all Style Icon on a regular basis. MUCH more of a challenge to be a normal person with a normal budget and still pull off an eye-catching look. The Rachel Rachel Roy line (www.rachelroy.com) is a step above Newport News of course, but it's affordable and chic and well-made enough to inspire that addictive little glimmer of discovery and delight. This Bone Colored Linear Earring ($34, pictured above) is one of my favorite items from the new spring accessories lineup. A great gift that you'll have a hard time parting with...

Gold Medal

My sister has been watching the Olympics a lot, and getting all sappy and sentimental about it. I really don’t get it. I mean the men’s figure skating was dead boring and usually figure skating is to me what crack is to Whitney Houston. I did some soul-searching on the matter and have come up with one conclusion: I have been spoiled for all eternity by the godliness of pecs and torso and taut muscle that is Michael Phelps. It’s going to be pretty hard to top that sh*t unless the snowboarders start getting naked (a little gentle prodding never hurt anyone).