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WearYourMusic.org Bracelets (Awesome of the Day)
Ever wonder what happens to all those used guitar strings your favorite guitarists cycle through? So did WearYourMusic.org co-founder Hannah Garrison. Her Guitar String Bracelet Charity Project weaves used strings and recycled silver to create bracelets that are sold to raise money for charities of the musicians' choosing. Buy a bracelet made out of Death Cab For Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard's old guitar strings (or Nick Harmer's bass strings) for $125 and 100% of the profit goes towards Music in Schools Today, a community organization supporting music in the San Francisco Bay area. A bracelet from Ben Harper's strings goes... read more
Found in: Blogs, High GravityFourteen Fantastic Feathery Etsy Finds
"Hope is the thing with feathers," Emily Dickinson wrote, but it's certainly not the only thing. Feather prints and the fluffy birdparts themselves are quite popular this spring, so it's no surprise that the pages of Etsy are just bursting with the motif. Handmade wares with a side of hope? Count us in. Here are fourteen of our favorite feather Etsy finds for ladies, guys and little ones. (Scroll down for a feather-themed playlist to enjoy while you peruse.)... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayStuff is a Mixtape: Nine Cassette-Themed Etsy Finds
If there's one single object that has experienced more nostalgia-fueled fetishization in the 21st century than the cassette tape, I dare you to name it. Tapes fanned the flames of many a crush and even more musical obsessions in the 80s and 90s, proving cheap, compact, easily handed off to friends—and, best of all, easily recorded over if an old love (whether that be Depeche Mode or the kid from 6th period History) spluttered away. For better or for worse, with the onset of CDs and MP3 players, cassettes have all but fallen by the wayside. They're still on the... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayNine Eco-Friendly Garments
So you’re using cloth bags at the supermarket, eating tomatoes from your own garden and reading by the light of energy-efficient bulbs. Maybe you even traded in your Ford Explorer for a Prius, or better yet, you’re walking to work. But what about the environmental impact of the clothes you wear every day? Check out socially responsible companies like Apolis Activism, Patagonia and TOMS, as well as handmade-good outlets like Etsy, for clothing with a conscience—and don’t forget your local thrift store! We couldn’t fit all of our favorite socially conscious garments in the Issue 51 style guide, and we... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayLiam Gallagher makes foray into fashion
What does Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher have in common with Jessica Simpson, Gwen Stefani and P. Diddy (besides the ubiquitous '90s singles)? They've all crossed over into the world of clothing design. Gallagher has unveiled plans for his new fashion label, Pretty Green, which will be designed by the Brit musician.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsTen Reasons Why Elvis Presley is Overrated
1. The movies. Elvis was not a good actor, and his movies are horrible. Take, for example, Harum Scarum (1965). He plays a movie star (naturally) who’s kidnapped and taken to a Middle Eastern country where he’s enlisted by—get this—the Lord of Assassins to kill an Arabian king. Oh, and he falls in love with the king’s daughter. Check out the film’s trailer, which we thought was a parody until we noticed it was posted by Warner Bros.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayValentino's Steps to Good Style
Legendary designer Valentino, who has a fantastic film coming out this month, shared with Paste his steps to good style. Take it for what it’s worth—fantastic advice from one of the most sophisticated clothing designers in the world!... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayTen Great Cardigans That Neko Case Might Also Love
This month, Paste celebrates its 50th issue, with cover lady Neko Case counting down 17 things she loves. Meanwhile, I'm having my own little celebration because, do you know what I love? I love cardigans. And do you know what Neko is wearing on our cover (and possibly also in the photo above)? Totally a cardigan! This is quite exciting because, while we've had many a blazer and innumerable hoodies, never once has a cardigan graced the front of Paste.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayEight Funky Fauna Finds From Etsy
In addition to serving as endless band-name fodder, animals can add a dash of instant whimsy to home and personal accessories, as evidenced by these eight funky fauna finds, culled from Etsy's legion of handcrafted goodness. Note: No animals were harmed in the making of this list, with the possible exception of whatever shellfish were dissected as models for the 1919 encyclopedia illustrations used in SushiPot's wonderful mollusk pendant, but that was a while ago (and in the name of Science!) so we feel okay about it.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayFirst Ladies of Fashion: Michelle Obama and Maria Pinto
I’ll never forget that purple dress Michelle Obama wore the night her husband claimed the Democratic presidential nomination. It was straightforward, flattering and feminine, and oh, the color…... read more
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