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Walking over to Old Street Station to meet a friend. I’ll pick up Monocle Mediterraneo while I’m here since it will probably arrive in Houston by November.
The law of unintended consequences.
In the social sciences, unintended consequences are outcomes that are not (or not limited to) the results originally intended by a particular action. Via wiki.
Weekend motoring; Maurice and April on a ’09, Harley Davidson Night Rod Special. Mo and April should be wearing more gear. Bigger/bigger.
Mostexerent says: “In BJG, there is a street lined with out-door barbers…Just saying.”
Modern Evolution said:
The Story of Cosmetics
After a week of nonstop internet chatter about (and with) the Old Spice Man, we get this great video firing back at the makers of our personal care products.
This is the fourth installment of a terrific video series which began with the must-see Story of Stuff. With these videos, Annie Leonard and Free Range Studios have done an amazing job of taking big complex issues and explaining them in a way that even a child could understand.
Thanks for sharing, Modern Evolution.
Type, photo, color, composition…all well done, I think.
The Daily What said: Meanwhile In Japan of the Day: Courtesy of Japan Culture Lab’s “The Japanese Tradition” video series: Everything you always wanted to know about the Japanese art of apologizing - but were too busy apologizing incorrectly to ask. [pinktentacle.]
The Daily What said: Physics Engine of the Day: Ubisoft Lead Technical Director Thiago Costa’s Lagoa Multiphysics 1.0 is the coolest real-world physics visualizer you will see today, guaranteed. [tnw.]
Thoroughly enjoying photo essays/interviews via Freunde von Freunden. fvf says:
Freunde von Freunden Interview - Malin Elmlid
Malin sets the example that elegance and creativity can be shown in various ways, whether it be fashion design, her sales job, traveling Antwerp or baking bread and exchanging it with friends.
We joined her for breakfast and had a chat about her story and favourite obsessions: Fresh food, traveling, music and fashion.
If you want to join her bread exchange programm, you have to join this group on facebook and check Malin’s website for updates.
Enjoy the interview.
Dré — Brickhouse Bar & Tavern, Humble, Texas
Drinks on me.
Out with Dré.
START BY SIMPLIFYING
Do you want to know how to start looking better? Simplify. Stop wearing clothes with logos, prints and crazy details.
Instead, focus on great basics. When I say basics, I mean basics. White t-shirt. Blue dress shirt. White oxford. Blue jeans. Gray wool pants. Khaki chinos. Blue blazer. Gray suit. Great boots. Basic shoes. Focus on blue, white, gray. Buy good clothes that fit.
Minimalize.
It’s OK for your clothes to be a simple frame for what’s important: you.
Sound advice from Jesse Thorn, one-half of, PUT this ON. Also: “Adjust Your Timeline” and “Shopping Effectively Means Shopping Like My Mom”.
Update: my new version of the Oldspice voice mail message complete with Monocle Smile. Download. Or, download original, non-lady, sans Monocle Smile version.
Tomi Lebrero y su Puchero Misterioso in Buenos Aires, February 2010, performing A Caballo. A film by Vincent Moon images, sounds and edit by Vincent Moon mix by Felix Cristiano produced by Temporary Areas.
Via, The Most Depressing Girls.
Monster — one half of, The Most Depressing Girls — said, “Since we haven’t updated — ever. I thought I might give a stab at it.” Stab more, Monster. Please. Brilliant.
Note: Check out o’l buddy representing with his Cerveza Quilmes shirt. It’s dark, but I’ll bet that’s a Quilmes he’s sippin’ on too.
