Lunchtime Lookup - June 10th, 2011

Photo by artnoose.

Hi friend! It's been a fun week on the internet! Here's a roundup of links for you, to entertain you on a Friday!

I'm trying out a new format for these Lunchtime Lookups; I'm going to organize them in the same way I organize my to-do lists, notes to myself, and more!


To feed your brain: 

• The Awl and the history of red shoes
• The Cut on the Vogue cover featuring plus-sized models (Note to The Cut: all bodies are "real" bodies, regardless of size!)
• From Etsy, the history of the cheap dress (thanks, Tara!) 
• Fashionista shows us some horrifying parenting.
• NY Daily News Forever 21 threatens to sue blogger. Because no retail store should face any criticism. EVER.
• And from Zen Habits dealing with negative people, how to be irresistible at any age and the truth about soy.

To put on your body:

• C&C make a pencil skirt with no pattern forget you, $40 American Apparel version!
• Craftovision make a lovely fascinator Oh yes, I think I shall.
• Elegant Musings' DIY bow belt Why are all these things so adorable?!
• The Frisky highlights reversible jeans. I don't think these are for me - what say you?
• Honestly... WTF pom pom necklace DIY - adorable!
• The Long Thread has a rope handbag.

To put in your home:

• CRAFT creepy creepy creepy planters (I probably wouldn't put these in my home, per se, because of all the nightmares.)
• Kiki Creates ruffle duvet - I do love me a good, cheap DIY version of a more expensive thing!
• Love Charles Vintage decoupage cart
• So September moleskine cover tutorial

To put in your munching cave:

• CRAFT mojito float OH DEAR
• To that end, MAKE gin DOUBLE OH DEAR
• Adorable mason jar meals at The Decorated Cookie Blog
• Also from Etsy, make your own mustard. Um yes please yum.
• Handjobs (For the Home) (Favourite blog name? I think so!) has recipes for almond scented apricot jam and candied lime jalapenos - I know one boy who will be happy with those!
• Hangry Pants makes vegan cookie stuffed blondies.

To have fun:

• Tatertots and Jello makes giant bubbles. 

MAGIC.

I know some of these people! Nifty!

Pretty. Disturbing.


Vegan. Black. Metal. Chef.


PYGMY SEAHORSES. Yessssssssssssssssssss.


Yup. This is what my brain is like. All the time.


Oh Mike Dooley. Love++.


Maria Bamford is my favourite.

That's it, that's all! Have a fabulous weekend!