We got you covered! Skinny Cargos for waaay less!

Yes it's the summer of florals and naval stripes but a new trend has been spotted on celebs and fashionistas alike in NYC and LA, skinny cargos. I admit, I was a little skeptical at first.  Fashionable cargo pants?  But admittedly, I've come around.  They represent the marriage of what I love about casual cargo pants (who doesn't love the comfort and all those pockets! But style wise, they're a little too tomboy for most occasions) and skinny jeans that flatter the form and go with just about everything.  A little edgier than denim without the bulk of and tomboyishness of cargo pants. But there's the little matter of the price.  Balmain's cost around $2000 and J Brand's cargos retail for $230!! Never fear! POP has a skinny cargo for only $68!! Look as fly as SJP but for a pretty penny less! Heck buy a few dresses and a pair of shoes at POP with your savings!

POP Cargo Pants $68.  Available in Olive or Navy.  Online HERE or at the shop here.

POP featured in Time Out NY! Florals florals everywhere!

Time Out New York featured the floral trend that we have completely been smitten with this summer and included bracelets from POP ($15 each) and sunny floral shades ($16). All also available here.

POP featured in Time Out NY! Best Indie Shops!

Wooohooo!! POP is included in Time Out New York Best Indie Shops 2010!  Thank you, thank you very much!

Pop

This boutique is a must-visit for affordable basics from brands like Free People, BB Dakota and Cheap Monday. After you’ve finished browsing the clothes—tees and tanks ($18–$30), shirts ($30–$80) and dresses ($38–$80)—check out the cubbies in back for bags by Manhattan Portage and Latico. 310 Grand St between Roebling and Havemeyer Sts  (718-486-6001, shoppop.com). Read more here.

My Peeps!

It's been years since I've been on an Easter egg hunt (though notoriously a friend had a very fun beer hunt once and POP had a plastic egg hunt--discounts hidden in eggs--at the shop. We were still pulling plastic eggs from pants pockets months later.)  I won't even get into the thought of boiled eggs sitting in the warm grass for hours, dipped in dye and eaten days later. Well, we survived. And survive I did , with a  straw basket teaming with towering bunnies, overlord of the jelly beans and peeps hiding in the green plastic grass.  I dare say, my Easter basket often out ranked my Halloween bag, just in sheer quality over quantity. But beyond the childhood baskets, bonnets and frilly ankle socks, I am still drawn to Easter for it's heralding of Spring, the sheer soft smile of  its pastel palette. So no matter what you celebrate, Easter, Passover, Spring Solstice, or just a love of bunnies and chicks, I bring you a little Spring  inspiration in the form of design and arts and crafts. What's not to love and celebrate  now that Spring has finally sprung!

 

How to make this handstitched felt bunny here.

Bunny Chick

Grown up Easter Eggs! How to make Ukranian style eggs here at Designsponge.

Egg Bird Houses

The Waldorf Astoria circa 1970  

I have a print by Black Apple that I love. These are just as divine! Buy them on etsy.

Brooklyn's Finest, The work of Kenichi Hoshine

 

On this grey day I'm digging the black, white and opaque illustrations and photos of Kenichi Hoshine, Brooklyn based artist. Read more about him  here.

Awkward Family Photos

I know many if not most of you have seen the site Awkward Family Photos   before but I decided to pick a few gems to put a smile on your face on this rainy East Coast Day....

This was the winner of their 80s Hot Tub Time Machine Contest.  Now this is the Jersey Shore I remember!

Do you think her sad face is over how poorly her cake turned out, or her life?

Group hug. Get your mind out of the gutter

YAY! Spring has Sprung!

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Free Music Friday SXSW via NPR

Download a free 11-song sampler of the artists featured by NPR Music and public radio stations at this March's South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas Right Here. Music from Sharon Jones, Spoon, Broken Bells and more. Full Playlist after the jump.

If You Love Something....

Inspired by my sister Anjeli, who recently mentioned in passing she wanted a birdcage, (initial reaction, ew), I looked into birdcages as decor. I must say they sure make pretty table arrangements from weddings to backyard bbq's. I especially love the industrial look of the birdcage as light fixture above or strung in trees as lanterns. And they are pretty much available all over the internets! Just type in "Bird Cage" decoration, etc, lots of options. Need ideas of what to do with them? Here you go!

March Madness 15% OFF Online Only!

This week only, enter the code: March Madness at checkout and get 15% Off EVERYTHING on the site. So much to choose from, so little time...