remember when music videos were cool?

i've always loved metronomy- specifically i've been OBSESSED with their song trick or treatz for ages now. but miles recently sent me a link to their video for "a thing for me" and i'm really into it. not only are they musically interesting- but their video is fun and creative- something that has been missing for a long time.

hope you enjoy it as much as i do.


A Thing For Me from Metronomy on Vimeo.

wang-tastic

this just in from our lovely friend-in-the-know rashida:

Two runway looks that might make their way into your closet, fingers crossed.

vera wang is having a sale, a big, big sale. Following the recent slew of designers/retailers slashing prices left and right, all of wang's fall 08 ready to wear and lavender label merchandise will be seriously discounted , 70% off to be exact, this week only -at their two nyc boutiques. Think delicious clothes with even more delicious price tags- what more could we ask for?


• 991 Madison Ave boutique sale started today (12/16), 70% off RTW Fall 08
• 158 Mercer Street boutique sale starts tomorrow (12/17), 70% off Lavendar Label

from us to you

we're letting you in on our little secret:

holiday shopping can be a drag on empty pockets, that's why we want to help you to make the most of your dollar$ and snag great designer duds (think zac posen, botiker, m missoni and more!) at unbelievably discounted prices. just a little guilt-less shopping courtesy of us and gilt group.

Click here to get your special invitation: http://www.gilt.com/invite/sophistafunkblog

happy shopping!

get lifted

sometimes all you need is a reminder that you are human, and not a superhero, to get through the day...

these videos from ill doctrine definitely eased me back into perspective, with a comforting sigh of relief. hopefully they'll have the same effect on you- it's liberating.





sweet dreams.

South Asian International Film Festival

I am an ass for not pointing this out sooner but better late than never, right? Our sophista-friend, Linde is an intern for the South Asian International Film Festival - happening right now- and since everything this lady touches is gold, I suggest you check it out if you're in NYC. More info here!

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Source: Gawker

chugga chugga

No one loved Charlie The Unicorn more than me. No one.
I mean, I played that shit out.

Charrrrrrrrliiiiiieeeeeeee

But somehow, I was unaware that a sequel had been made.

Thanks to Michael for passing this along. I chuckled.

blingin it, techie style

special thanks to reader MILES for clueing us into this new and interesting trend: USB Bling.
more specifically, designers are taking some time out to trick out these handy devices and the result? the flashiest of flash drives.



although i think the concept is hilariously ingenious, i'm not sure i'm ready/willing/able to dole out the ca$h necessary to get my paws on one of these suckers. In this economy, I wonder who we'll actually see in the office or at school with one... I guess my boring and plain USB will just have to do.

Photos courtesy of Geek Alerts

de la sade

thanks to lovely reader AMANDA for cluing us into this little los angeles gem.

Here's the company's philosophy/about me:
Welcome to DE LA SADE. We are a lifestyle brand of the hippest of leggings and the coolest of gems! made especially, for the fashion forward aficionado! De La Sade embraces a new attitude of transcending a simple staple, which is a necessity in any progressive wardrobe. Stay on top of your game, leave you inhibitions behind and enter the revolutionary world of De La Sade.

















They currently have their own official website in the works- but you can check out some of the styles available on De La Sade's myspace, here.

fashion in Tehran

Lena sent us this clip, produced by Reuters, on the fashion industry in Iran:

"Iranian designers fuse international and European fashion with traditional Iranian styles, breathing new life into Islamic fashion in Iran.

At a rare official fashion show in the country's capital, Tehran, designers took the opportunity to display some colourful and vibrant Islamic costumes which are not only in line with Islamic codes, but also current fashion trends. While not exactly trying to put the chic into chador, Iranian fashion designer Haniyeh Abedi believes that the strict Islamic dress code requiring women to be covered from head to toe does not mean they cannot look good."