Meshell Ndegeocello Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood

My dahlings! Today is a very special day! Today I’d like you all to join me in wishing a very Happy Birthday to one of our dearest friends: Ellington! She’s truly a special soul and I only wish her happy, joyful days, lots of love and smiles (lots of books and lots of shoes – wink)!

Nina Simone. A classic. Meshell Ndegeocello – a crazy talented young lady. Please listen to her cover of Nina’s Please Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood! It’s really worth every second. (the version below is a live recording, but you can always enjoy her studio version here. Or Nina’s original here). Happy Birthday Ellington! Have a headspinningly wonderful day!

If you think you’re too cool to get a temporary tattoo, you’ve never seen Tattly! It’s a cool shop for cool people with cool tattoos. The temporary kind!

I think they’re great fun and, if you’re hosting a party – sheer genius! Party favors or just temporary tokens to remind them how much fun they had (be it a birthday, anniversary, wedding or anything that crosses your mind). Plus – the kids can get it too! Fun tattoos, message – carrying tattoos, anything you like, right there, on your skin. Not forever! (Tattly)

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If you’re incessantly browsing the sales sections of any eboutique searching for the perfect pair of sandals for the next hot summer at an affordable price, here’s a little something to help you. If you’re looking for something hipster – ish and cool but also celebrity – approved, Tiina Laakkonen greek sandals are what you need.

They’re really beautiful, flat and strappy, versatile and available in a multitude of shapes and colors. But where’s the celeb – seal of approval? Michelle Williams was seen wearing the said Tiina Laakkonen sandals! You can’t get more hipster – ish than that! (available through ancientgreeksandals; via)

Remember when I was all about huge tote bags and immensely roomy messenger bags? Ah, those were the times! Stuffing diapers, bibs and toys were gestures as familiar as breathing. But! Those days are gone now (thankfully!) and my bags got smaller. And smaller.

Shrinking beyond compare, I’m only left with a mini – messenger I carry all over the place and, when needed, a shopper. So that’s my new tote – obsession: the shopper. And I love my shoppers in canvas. Stanley & Sons logo tote is really on my fashion alley, so I’m sharing, with all my love and admiration! (Stanely & Sons Apron and Bag)

I have an idea: why not make it a quick – finds Friday? I keep stumbling across amazing things on the interwebs each and every day and sometimes (almost every time) I don’t get to share because … I lack time or inspiration to write the right words.

Today I’m trying to do different, you with me? Let’s go! The USB Bracelet sounds like a great idea since (at least we, in the Frizz household) started dissing CDs except for xbox or movie dvds. They just don’t feel reliable any more. USB keys are the next logical step. That’s why I would definitely dare to wear this silver and gold metal, 2GB drive available in more colors here. (oh, and just in case – you can match it with a Swarovski Crystal USB heart that goes on a necklace!

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Talking about funny videos: I just remember this completely adorable short animation I saw the other days. Cloudy is the name and, although I have the feeling there’s an equally short animation from Pixar called Cloudy as well, the two couldn’t be more different! Take a look and let yourself dream away! Have fun, the weekend is coming! {by Samuel Borkson and Arturo Sandovall III of FWY}

The continuous advertorial love affair between Christian Dior (the brand) and Marion Cotillard is going further. This new video called Lily’s Body, the latest episode in the Lady Dior ads series, comes with a surprise: Marion Cotillard’s written and performed the music you’ll hear playing in the background: Lily’s Body.

It’s a wonderful animated story directed by Eliott Bliss describing what would’ve happened if Dior had met Marion. Given that I have a weak spot for animations and another weak spot for Marion, this video really touched me. Plus – it’s joyful. Why not? Joyful fashion is so rare these days!

Much like our beloved Kate Moss said, if you’re not taking your clothes off in this industry, you might as well forget about going up in your career! Twilight’s Ashley Greene declared she wanted to be a big movie star. And she’s starting with? GQ UK December 2012, where – guess what? – she’s complaining about the downsides of being famous. Yeah. Right. {gq}