Links: Mini plates, Snack&Stack utensils, Frozen smiles ice cube tray
To learn more about Fred Flare, look at my first post about the Fred Flare Fest I’ve been doing this month.

Links: How to be popular, Design it yourself, The best bake sale ever cookbook, Let’s make fun dolls
To learn more about Fred Flare, look at my first post about the Fred Flare Fest I’ve been doing this month.

Links: Giant cupcake molder, peace cake mold, light bite forks, pick your nose cups
To learn more about Fred Flare, look at my first post about the Fred Flare Fest I’ve been doing this month.

Links: Buttered toast wallet, Composition duffel, Cake pouch
To learn more about Fred Flare, look at my first post about the Fred Flare Fest I’ve been doing this month.

Here’s today’s picks.  Which are your favorites?

Links: Unlock my heart, Birthday cake, PB+J, Sprinkles

Urban Outfitters Music

Urban Outfitters has been making free playlists that would be great for your summer plane ride, road trip, or just relaxing at home.  I am always looking to discover new music, and these playlists are a great chance to do that. I downloaded all five of them onto a playlist on my iPod, and have found some pretty cool songs so far.  I have only listened to the first one, but will definitely tell you my thoughts once I am done listening to all 107 songs.  Check it out by clicking on the photo above!  Comment and tell me which ones are your favorites.

Rhapsody

I have just discovered Rhapsody’s “Free Song of the Day” feature.  On iTunes, the free songs of the week are usually not from well-known artists, which is really cool because it helps us to discover new artists.  But on Rhapsody, this summer they are featuring more popular songs.  Yesterday’s song was Bryan Adams’ “Summer of ’69″ and on July 17th the free download was Katy Perry’s “Waking up in Vegas.”  I don’t know about you, but this is definitely a site that I will be checking up on this summer.

All credit goes to img2.timeinc.net

In Fall 2009 we are going to become even more saturated in the trends of the 80’s.  Neon is going to be the color scheme of choice. Marc Jacobs has neon jackets, Alexander McQueen has super-bright accessories, and even Givenchy, Paul Smith, and Michael Kors are following the bright-colored trend.  But you don’t have to wear it head-to-toe.  If you want the trend to be more street-friendly, try wearing a few bright pieces at a time to avoid blinding people.

All credit goes to elle.com and Versace

Off-the shoulder dresses are coming back as well.  More designers than can be named are going for this look.  To name a few, Alexander Wang, Chloe, and Oscar de la Renta are all showing collections with one-shouldered dresses that are amazingly beautiful.  There is just something about showing one shoulder that can make you feel like a million dollars.  The look just screams, “I’m too fashion-forward to show both of my shoulders.”

All credit goes to Style.com

Another trend coming back is the Michael Jackson look of the 80’s.  Around the time that his super-successful album Thriller came out, he was into wearing matching red or black leather pants and jacket, with a glove and sunglasses.  Sunglasses have already been a trend of the streets for a while, but leather pants and statement-making gloves are on their way back.  Designers like Charlotte Ronson, Alexander Wang, and Rag&Bone are all telling us that leather is making its comeback.  Anyone can now wear this fabric that used to be just for rock stars and celebrities.  Noticeable gloves are also coming back with designers Anna Sui, Richard Chai, and even Erin Fetherston.  Gloves are becoming an elegant way to put the finishing touch on a little black dress (or to hide chipped nail polish).

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