CAT'S OUTTA THE BAG

Or maybe the bear's outta the cage? Oof, bad puns aside...

As the post title indicates, I'm ready to spill my #PBN. A friend messaged me on Facebook when she saw my mug pop up in her newsfeed in a work-related post, so I figure there's no better time than the present - I'm the new web + social guy for Lonny magazine! It's a really good fit for me as I get to go around being a fool-ass in all new settings, such as the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (pictured, above.)

But for seriousness, I'm really excited and happy. I work with great people on a great product and I get to be passionate about what I do. Our office is in a great spot, so I'm looking forward to many an alfresco lunch in Washington Square Park, or at least an afternoon iced coffee run into new favorite Oren's. Of course, this does mean, as you've seen, that my schedule right now is kinda-sorta too intense for xxcore bloggage. As I said last week, it's about finding a new rhythm...so once I get things sorted out, posting will pick back up here!

And speaking of ICFF, here are a few snapshots from my personal favorite booth, Apparatus Studio. The line is focused on lighting, but their whole setup was just so...dare I say it? Chic. (You can read my feature on these guys over at Lonny.) Oh, and then there's just this one extra photo I tossed in from the Fab booth, myself and Angelica iced out in that designer #swag.

Anyway - thanks for bearing with me, dear readers, and...cheers!

[STREET STYLE] OFF BROADWAY

Love this simple look - black is so smart for summer!

THE DEVIL & HEDI SLIMANE

There's an image in June's Vogue of Edie Campbell wearing a floor-length suede shirtdress by Hedi Slimane for Saint Laurent. She's in Morocco (always Morocco), standing next to a motorcycle that was probably sourced from the prop department that is George Lucas's garage. The dress is too long and bunches elegantly at Campbell's feet. I saw this and I thought to myself...I relent!

SLP is what it is. Slimane's brand and the pointed, some might venture to say narrow artistic vision behind it may not be avant-garde, but it's certainly got an attitude - a certain disregard for propriety, if you will - that seems to have captured a lot of imaginations. And, well - I want a wide-brimmed hat, too! (Borrowed this one from McArthur so I'm still lacking.)

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FRUIT FANCIES No. 6

This is pretty much exactly how I would wear this. Take these relatively loud and totally gorgeous pyjama pants and dress 'em down with a heather gray tee. Top it off with a 12-f*cking-hundred dollar murse (but hot damn if it ain't a beauty) and some #JesusSandals and you'll be day drinking with Mary-Kate Olsen in no time!

pants Damir Doma at Luisa Via Roma // t-shirt Orlebar Brown at Mr. Porter // bag Saint Laurent at Barneys // sandals Dimissianos & Miller at Luisa Via Roma // sunnies Cutler & Gross at Mr. Porter

CRAIGSLIST VS. SWEDEN

I hate having to do this, but: sooorrrryyy the blog has been so quiet this week! I have some PBN (pretty big news) to announce - but not yet. Needless to say, I have less time on my hands, even for planning out posts and scheduling them. My rhythm is off, and I'm hoping to get back into the swing of things soon - bear with me!

Speaking of rhythms, I'm apartment hunting again - a July 1 move is imminent (well, imminent enough). I have so far divided my time between Craigslist (and weeping) and poring over Swedish real estate (and drooling). Cross your fingers for me and feel free to send any leads my way!

Images via Fantastic Frank and Bolaget. Like this post? Find more in the Decor + Living tab!

IN GOD WE TRUST

Shana Tabor is owner and founder of Brooklyn-based label In God We Trust. She's funny, down-to-earth and talented - and maybe the first person I've ever wanted to legitimately describe as "rad."

After buying one of the brand's shirts (seen here in last week's outfit post) and talking a little bit to the sales staff about its 'Made in the USA' tag, I decided to set up a tour of the IGWT studio. Because if this blog is about anything, aside from pushing my gaymo agenda, it's about pushing my liberal hipster agenda where I shop locally and try to convince you to do the same or else all the whales will die. Shana was obliging enough to let me stop by her label's Greenpoint, Brooklyn storefront-cum-studio to find out how it all gets done, who's behind it and what's in a name.

Shana went to school for jewelry design and used to work as a wholesaler. In a sort of "reverse-scaling" move, she started In God We Trust small - really small. “I’d make like, three of one dress and when we sold one I’d replace it.” That's changed now, but the company still produces on a tiny scale relative to the production standards most of us are used to.

"In the garment district, in New York anyways, it's still kinda hard to find people that will work with small runs," says Shana. "To go overseas to do production you need huge quantities...so I knew that wasn't even a possibility." All of IGWT's materials are sourced in the city, and all of the metals used for castings are recycled. They work with different sources in New York to find textiles and have everything that's not produced in Greenpoint produced in the garment district.

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SASKIA DE BRAUW

By Alasdair McLellan for The Gentlewoman, via. Just a little Friday morning inspiration...for wearing all black + Margiela on the beach. I'm headed to Philly (for the first time ever!) for my cousin's wedding, so be sure you're following me on the 'Gram to catch whatever inappropriate crack joke I crack (say crack one more time!) at the Liberty Bell: @thisfruitsnaps.

[TRENDSPOTTING] MODERN LACE

File under: coulda woulda shoulda. This extra-long Astrid Andersen basketball tank would've been great for the Met Gala, with just some silky black trunks (preferably cut from a diaper pattern) underneath and an OTK (that's over-the-knee, nubes) Rick Owens meel. Amiright? Me and Chloë Sevigny would've shut it down like only ex-sisterwives know how and then obviously we'd have had lots of cool the sex with not blind male models!

[EATING] 3 SUMMER SALADS

If soup is my winter staple, salads are my favorite foodie thing about summer. I feel too guilty indulging in strawberries in the middle of January (he says on the internet) and can't stand so-called "winter salads" of like, beet root and artichoke stump or whatever, so the seasonal dietary change is always welcomed with open arms. Here are three of the most perfectest salad combos for summer (counter-clockwise from top): strawberries + spinach, chickpeas + parsley, and avocado + tomato.

Put your personal spin on these recipes with a twist and a tweak - some nuts, more cheese - or add homosexualist flair by serving them with a "tossed salad" joke! (Don't ask, Mom.) (Wait - don't Google it, either!)

{Images + recipes via: A Daily Something, Simply Delicious and Simple Provisions. Like this post? Check out this recipe for quinoa bibimbap!}

OHK + LEAF BOWTIE GIVEAWAY!

This week I've teamed up with McArthur of Daily Mister to show two different ways to put a personal spin on spring neckwear from Ohk + Leaf. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Ohk + Leaf was founded by brothers Caleb and Ethan with the help of their mother, a fourth-generation seamstress. Caleb cites Nick Wooster and Michael Bastian as inspirations, as well as Gene Kelly and Julie Andrews in Victor Victoria. "My moodboard is a mix of pure Americana and genre-bending, gender-defying individuals wearing classically powerful clothing," Caleb told me.

I paired my bright orange bow with a shirt from In God We Trust, a thrifted windbreaker and my Cheap Monday skinnies. The #supercute shoes are c/o Florsheim by Duckie Brown (You may remember I  'grammed their spring offerings here and here.)

While I embraced pops of color, McArthur took his bow in a more butch direction. He wears a vintage hat from the Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show, pants from Gap, a denim jacket from American Eagle Outfitters and boots by Dr. Scholls. To enter our giveaway, simply drop by the *fruitpunch Facebook page and 'like' the post pinned to the top (It says "Giveaway!" You can't miss it.) Two winners will be chosen at random and sent an Ohk + Leaf bowtie! Get social with Ohk + Leaf on Facebook and Twitter.