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New Customs at Kidrobot.

valerie renée — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:38:02 +0000

We got some new 20″ custom Dunny’s at the store. Probably two of the coolest customs I’ve seen roll through here. This first one is by Angry Woebots. It’s yours for $1,400. Pretty groovy. ;]

Now this second one is kinda to die for. It’s by one of my favorite artists, Amanda Visell. I’ve never actually seen an actual piece of her art up close before. So pretty. She uses a dry brush technique that I’ve seen in her vinyl work but never in it’s raw form. Take a gander:

Caveman Frostbite can be all mine for only $2,000. I’ll just put it on my Christmas List. Santa never does me wrong.

Maple Bacon Lollipops = best gift ever

valerie renée — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:33:06 +0000

Around this time last year I stumbled onto an ad in Maxim magazine (yes, I read Maxim) featuring Bacon Maple Lollipops. I thought that sounded like the most amazing thing ever in life, so I quickly placed my order.

When they arrived, it felt like Christmas morning. I quickly ripped open the cute packaging and stuck one in my mouth (that’s what she said). It tastes just like when you have breakfast and some syrup gets on your bacon. Delicious.

Turns out no one else thought the pops were as amazing as I did. I pretty much ate the whole package by myself which was fine by me. I subscribed to the Lollyphile! website and they’ve kept me informed of all the new flavors they develop. It’s a pretty rad little company. I definitely suggest you check them out.

If Maple Bacon pops don’t get you going, try Pomegranate-Tangerine or perhaps Absinthe or White Russian. At only $10 for a pack of four, they make great stocking stuffers. Everyone will think your so thoughtful and creative for buying them lollipops in their favorite flavor. You can take the credit. I wont be mad.
=]

F21 New Line “Boutique”

valerie renée — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:45:56 +0000

Forever 21 is my guilty pleasure. The indie snob in me pretends to hate it because of how trendy and mainstream it is. But I can’t deny my silent squeals of delight when I score major fashion loot for under $50!
Amidst all the cotton jersey and despised mushroom dresses, I could find my prized poncho or a new slinky black dress. F21 is everyones guilty pleasure. Whether they admit it or not.

It will be increasingly hard to deny it with their new line “Boutique” which launched a couple of days ago. Boutique is all vintage inspired. Rich embellishments, ruffles, feathers, sequins, and old hollywood glamour.
All the fashion elements that make me feel pretty. <3

Check out these gorgeous shots of Tennessee Thomas of The Like wrapped in Boutique and this cream sweater I'm lusting after:

Happy Birthday Karen O!

valerie renée — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:58:21 +0000

Thank you for being a constant source of inspiration. You make me smile, dance, sing, and most importantly TAKE RISKS! Keep on rockin’. <3

Vampire Weekend “Cousins”

valerie renée — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:39:11 +0000

Now here’s the complete opposite of the previously mentioned music video. Simple. Smart. Fantastic.
*fun fact* It was directed by Garth Jennings who lends his voice to Bean’s son in Fantastic Mr. Fox!

Anywho. Vampire Weekend has always been a favorite, but this new album, “Contra, (out January 12th) has got me all hot and bothered. First, they release a song called “Horchata”. Hello?!!? It was like made for me. And now, this little gem of a video.
Take some time to enjoy it today. Perhaps with a nice frosty glass of horchata. =]

Can I just say…

valerie renée — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:11:26 +0000

that I am not at all impressed with the Beyonce x Lady Gaga video. At all. It actually makes me kinda angry. I’m not usually too critical of music at all, but I take my music videos very seriously. Beyonce looks like she’s desperately trying to cash in on Rhianna/Gaga style. Even channeling Bettie Page?? No Beyonce. No.

And Gaga! They’ve successfully turned her into a video hoe. Her make up, her outfit, her attempts at body rolls…ugh. I cringe just thinking about it. She looks like a toothpick next to Beyonce. I’m not sure if that’s meant as a compliment or a put down…

The best part of that video is the dudes dancing around Beyonce with the camera heads. They were awesome.

This video just looks like too much money was thrown in to be “artsy” and “edgy” and it just came out wrong. Wrong. WRONG.

Okay I’m done.

Oh Disney…

valerie renée — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:40:17 +0000

So perverted. Yet so funny. Donald’s a bad bad bad boy. =/

Chanel Iman x Terry Richardson x H&M

valerie renée — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:20:46 +0000

Yes, another Chanel Iman post. I can’t help it. She’s way too cute for words. Plus it’s TERRY RICHARDSON! Plus it’s H&M. How could I not post?

More pictures found here.

Minnie is always in fashion.

valerie renée — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:46:42 +0000

Minnie Mouse is as much as a style icon as Audrey Hepburn. I’ve been known to rock the mouse ears from time to time. At Disneyland, of course, at clubs, and an occasional grocery store trip. =]

Check out this shoot by Mark Seliger of Chanel Iman for Vogue Germany. Adorable!

Kidrobot is taking over the world.

valerie renée — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:14:33 +0000

I work for this fun little company named Kidrobot and I love it. So much fun and I get to be surrounded by toys and art all day. What’s not to love?

Until now, KR has been American based only. But we’re slowly taking over and just added London and Tokyo to our list of locations. Exciting!

Check out Krokikle for more info.