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alterdesigns agate and geod jewelry
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Updated May 7, 2008
I'm having a bit of a neohippie moment. Perhaps it's an only-quasi-successful Janis Joplin possession. Perhaps it's spring's first hint of barefoot in the air in Venice. But I can't get enough flower-child revivals paired with now items. To scratch the boho itch, I ordered a lovely, luxey gold-dipped geod necklace from Etsy's AlterDesigns... itself a neohippie moment: ordering handmade jewelry from a social shopping Web site. Meta, non?
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Tapatio Salsa Picante Hot Sauce
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Updated May 5, 2008
XXL Tapatio... extra awesome. I've always wanted to steal a grande bottle of Tapatio from a taco truck. And, of course, I never ever would; not only do I not steal (bad juju) , but I couldn't live with the thought of having deprived others of its tangy goodness... and now that LA taco trucks are getting the heat, they need all the help they can get (La Oaxacatena, we're rooting for you to keep your Rose/Lincoln corner).
Which reminds: last time we were there, we heard a very confused (stoned) kid try to order a taco burrito. Taco burrito? Rich.
Which reminds: last time we were there, we heard a very confused (stoned) kid try to order a taco burrito. Taco burrito? Rich.
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WINE KNOT - UNCOMMON GOODS
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Updated May 5, 2008
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We have this and I must not that it's not only a fetching wine rack, but it's fun stare at when you've had too much to drink. (Love multifunctionality.)
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SE Lager Single-Speed bike
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Updated May 5, 2008
I was thirsty, thirsty for a new ride... Something light, smooth, simple and easy on the eyes. My thirst and I sidled up to Venice's Bike Attack bike bar, ordered a single speed, they poured 49 inches of lovely SE Lager and that beaut quenched it. She quenched it good.
Perfect geometry, light for a cromo (steel) frame, and who doesn't love riding bullhorns (not this girl!). SE Lagers can be fixed or freewheel. You're going to want to rip off the goofy stickz and bar tape... But then she's as sweet as espresso on wheels. And as fast.
Perfect geometry, light for a cromo (steel) frame, and who doesn't love riding bullhorns (not this girl!). SE Lagers can be fixed or freewheel. You're going to want to rip off the goofy stickz and bar tape... But then she's as sweet as espresso on wheels. And as fast.
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Giro Skyla Sport Bike Helmet: Sports & Outdoors
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Updated May 4, 2008
Glamorous, bronzey bike helmet from Giro! Shiny, bronze chin strap matches lotus fleur pattern. And 20 vents make it a total air head, in the best way possible.
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SCAQ Masters Swimming
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Updated Apr 21, 2008
It's hard to talk about swimming with SCAQ without making it sound like snake oil: makes you faster, stronger, tanner, trimmer, happier (endorphins, hello!) and more productive (you wake up earlier so you can go to amazing morning practices and then during the day you get more done). No joke.
And they have like a thousand different coached workouts you can go to every week at any of 7 different pools... included in one monthly charge.
All levels/speeds are welcome at practices and, like any good drug, first one's free.
And they have like a thousand different coached workouts you can go to every week at any of 7 different pools... included in one monthly charge.
All levels/speeds are welcome at practices and, like any good drug, first one's free.
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Invisible Zinc Face & Body SPF30+ 150g
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Updated May 4, 2008
Zinc sunscreens physically block the sun and aren't chemically... Nano zinc-y bits make this new-to-US/favorite-in-Oz sunscreen safe for sun lovers and haz-mat haters alike.
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Sydney Lounge Chair
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Updated May 2, 2008
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Blood pressure drops just looking at Sydney Lounge Chair. And it's eco. And it's grey, glorious grey.
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Women's Thunderbird Tan Suede Boat Sole Moccasin
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Updated Apr 29, 2008
Moccasins. Minnetonka Moccasins, no less. Unexpectedly but wholly obsessed out of the blue with this moccasin. An anti-gladiator reflex? Perhaps. But a Great Lakes-chic look by which I'm willing to stand. To round out the look, a copy of Jim Harrison's luminous Returning to Earth and Grand Valley State University New Music Ensemble's Stephen Reich's Music for 18 Musicians as a soundtrack. Or some Prince.
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Venice Farmers' Market
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Updated Apr 22, 2008
If you can not only buy organic, local product but also walk to the market selling it, nature loves you. Our marché of choice is two blocks from our pad. How lucky is that?
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Malibu Magazine
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Updated Apr 21, 2008
Totally captures local 'Bu zeitgeist and validates why those who don't live there should pay attention to goings on along and around its 27 coastal miles.
Also, their new Web site is neat: very community, very pretty and very now.
Also, their new Web site is neat: very community, very pretty and very now.
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Tylie Malibu Pyramid Patent Hobo Messenger in Yellow
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Updated Apr 21, 2008
Pure Malibu: neo hippie + rock 'n' roll + utilitarian clean.
Made in L.A.
Mad about all styles with obnoxious/ugly canvas clippy handles. Ugly handles, hot.
Made in L.A.
Mad about all styles with obnoxious/ugly canvas clippy handles. Ugly handles, hot.
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FreeCity Zip Up
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Updated Apr 21, 2008
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FreeCitySuperShop: the original lifestyle brand at the nexus of beach, art, design, fashion, music, neo-hippie and tee pees. Often copied (ahem, Gap) but never replicated. And worth it. If you get why Malibu at its most Malibu is a worthwhile thing to support.
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McQ - Alexander McQueen Kalediescope Print Scarf
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Updated Apr 21, 2008
McQ, I McHeart your fancy, yellow scarf. Perfect volume/size. Colors, en pointe.
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Ombrelle with Mexoryl SPF 30 - 4oz: Health & Personal Care
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Updated Apr 18, 2008
Dermatologists love Ombrelle: UVA & UVB protection, Parasol 1789 and Mexoryl. Apparently Canadians love it too. Skin-conscious Canadians, good for them.
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Three Vodka 750 ml - Wally's Wine and Spirits
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Updated Apr 18, 2008
The guys at Wally's claim 3 makes you hangover-proof. I am not prepared to comment on that because I am such a lightweight that my drinking must stop before there is grave hangover danger. Extra healthy hippie tip: Make it a superfood by shaking with kombucha
Also, I like how you can attach the bottle to your climbing harness.
Also, I like how you can attach the bottle to your climbing harness.
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Cero Designs Wood + Silver Cuffs
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Updated Apr 28, 2008
Cero Cuffs: I'm still aswoon, often stopped by strangers, and remembered by friends for wearing them stacked and single year after year.
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How We Operate: Gomez
Updated Apr 14, 2008
1st to recommend
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"She's a wicked girl, worst in all the world."
Song: Girlshapedlovedrug
Song: Girlshapedlovedrug
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