The Maynard Parker Collection

Absolutely fabulous slideshow of mid-1950s California decor.

Slideshow - The Maynard Parker Collection

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Hairdos in a time of violence and hardship

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Vuitton Vespa

Is this the most attractive mode of transportation ever - or what?

Seen at I V Y Paris

Evolution and revolution: Chinese dress 1700s-1990s

Mao Zedong recognised the power of dress to project nationalism and ideology. On 1 October 1949 at the grand ceremony in Beijing marking the founding of the People's Republic of China, he wore a modified form of the Sun Yat-sen suit. Mao had worn this style of suit since 1927 but it was only after 1949 that it was adopted by the majority of the Chinese population. It is known in the West as the Mao suit.

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Service des Egouts Rug

PARIS SEWER COVER RUG

A rose by any other name...

The Right Gift for Japan's White Day

Louis Vuitton... it's the one brand name status-seekers in Japan prize over all the others. On 'White Day' (when Japan's men buy their women, and female friends, bosses, co-workers and so on, something white, usually white chocolate) Louis Vuitton monogrammed roses will ensure that YOUR name receives the same appreciation.

Thanks Steve (I wish you'd have sent me a rose along with the link, though)

Solemates

Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our shoes...
I've worn saddle shoes, go-go boots, earth shoes (anyone else remember them?), airsick-making platforms and ankle twisting heels. Now I wear whatever won't give me blisters.



The Century in Shoes is like a footwear time machine.
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Red-Figure Chucks

I saw these custom Chucks at eternallycool.net and am now doing some serious coveting. Don't you love them?

Hello Kitty For Dudes

Does your sweetie secretly covet your Hello Kitty gear? Have you caught him gazing longingly at your HK fashion accessories? Well, he need covet no longer! Sanrio Co. has developed a Hello Kitty line for men. The trademark kitten now has a more "rugged" look that they hope will appeal to guys. Yeah, right! I don't care how rugged that pussy is, if I catch Mr. Nag dressed in kitty wear he's outta here.

Soviet Chic

A Russian themed slideshow. I like the old propaganda images best (you may have guessed this since I post enough of them here). I wonder if Lenin were around today whether he would be downing a Stoli and belting out a stirring rendition of the Internationale at the Pravda Vodka Bar. Somehow I think not. Nice photos though.

I read this tshirt and it spoiled everything

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Bergdorf Goodman Holiday Windows 2007

Here are some extravagantly festive holiday windows found at Curiology. I like the dancing alligator below- he's the ultimate in urban sophistication.

Decorating with meat, cake, stuffed squirrels and more

Design*Sponge sneak peek: amy sedaris
No surprises here. Amy's place looks exactly as I'd pictured it.
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Images in Vogue

50 years of Vogue Italia Slideshow

Help me, gentle reader(s)

The Nag is searching for a new look. Which of these do you think works best for me?

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Look Good, Do Good

Recycled Juice Bags are helping impoverished communities, as they are made by a women's cooperative in the Philippines. Working for this award-winning organisation makes a genuine difference because almost all of the women are their family's main breadwinner. So as well as getting a highly original, head-turning bag, you'll be improving lives and helping to elevate people out of poverty.

Recycled Juice Bags
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Dior Exhibit

Dior: 60 Colorful Years is an exhibition at the Musée Christian Dior in Granville, Dior's childhood home. I am clueless about current fashion but I do love looking at vintage classics. This show really appeals to me because it is held in a beautiful setting with a stunning artist's garden and I do love France. The show is on until September 21.

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Easter Is Almost Here

I'd better get on it stat. Matthew Mead Productions, Inc. has all sorts of great entertaining and decorating ideas, like this sweet little bunny planter. Beats that ugly chocolate Jesus, that's for sure.

Via Desire To Inspire , one of my favourite design sites.

Toast Me Timbers

Wash down this pirate breakfast with a flagon of rum, me hearties. Then you'll be all set up for a hard day of raping and pillaging.


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Now That's What I Call Retro!

What's the newest fashion trend? Medieval chic. I'm going to the darkest recesses of my closet to dig around. I'm sure I've got a few chainmail vests that have been kicking around there since the Medieval Period.