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Are we the only ones convinced that any music that comes out of the U.K. is just pure gold? This weeks band is from Dublin, and we’re just mildly obsessed. The band is called Kodaline, and their song “All I Want” literally just makes us want to stand in the middle of a field in a wicked outfit and let the music take over our bodies.

In their music, some older, vintage elements are definitely present, and it is no surprise that we, at Shoppalu, adore vintage gems. We definitely cannot wait to witness this band live, tears may be shed. The melodies seem to be sad, but are uplifting at the same time, which is extremely difficult to do in a non-cheesy way.

Kodaline is definitely one of the band that are on our playlist when we’re getting ready and making our fashion choices of the day. It’s a great way to start the day, being able to glide around swaying to the sweet sounds of this amazing band.

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Yes! Life motto! Travel to one new place every year. Have you traveled to any new places this year?

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Our Top 5 Items from Velvet by Graham and Spencer

Sometimes a brand truly amazes you in the quality of it’s work, and the simplicity of it’s design. Velvet by Graham & Spencer has done so this season. This basics-prone label has been bringing out certain statement pieces in the past few seasons that have astonished us! The pieces below from Fall 2012, Cruise and Spring 2013 are just some of our favourites!

imageVelvet By Graham & Spencer Mini Dot Zhi Button Up - On Sale for $69

imageVelvet Trista Pullover - $210

imageVelvet by Graham & Spencer Wiley Faux Leather Ponti Dress - On Sale for $89 


imageVelvet By Graham & Spencer Donnata Two-Toned Sweater - On Sale for $149

imageVelvet Raine Chiffon Blouse - $150


Not only does Velvet make fantastic basics, but it’s also made in the U.S.

So which Velvet piece is your favourite?

Happy New Week Fashion Lovers! As the weather (at least in Toronto) begins to seriously make up its mind on whether or not it wants to be Winter or Spring, we can’t help but excited for warm weather and the endless possibilities with cute outifts. Summer is quickly creeping up on us, and we have to act quickly in deciding what trends we are going to embrace in the coming season. For now, we have put together what we think is a perfect summer outfit. Whether you are hitting up a wicked music festival or just hanging out downtown on a patio with some friends, this is the perfect everyday look. Casual, comfy, and chic with a mix of modern and vintage. This is what gets our fashion hearts racing and anxious for the warmer months. Take a look at the outfit, and be sure to let us know what your favourite trend for the summer season is that you’re most looking forward to!Perfect Summer Outift by pereirasam featuring alternative apparelAlternative apparelshoppalu.comHigh waisted shortsetsy.comA.P.C. suede round toe bootsmytheresa.comRag bonessense.comWoven Backpack by Shoppalu | Shoppalushoppalu.comBeth Lauren Bengal Necklace by Shoppalu | Shoppalushoppalu.com

Happy New Week Fashion Lovers! As the weather (at least in Toronto) begins to seriously make up its mind on whether or not it wants to be Winter or Spring, we can’t help but excited for warm weather and the endless possibilities with cute outifts. Summer is quickly creeping up on us, and we have to act quickly in deciding what trends we are going to embrace in the coming season.

For now, we have put together what we think is a perfect summer outfit. Whether you are hitting up a wicked music festival or just hanging out downtown on a patio with some friends, this is the perfect everyday look. Casual, comfy, and chic with a mix of modern and vintage. This is what gets our fashion hearts racing and anxious for the warmer months.

Take a look at the outfit, and be sure to let us know what your favourite trend for the summer season is that you’re most looking forward to!

Perfect Summer Outift by pereirasam featuring alternative apparel

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High waisted shorts
etsy.com

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A.P.C. suede round toe boots
mytheresa.com

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Rag bone
ssense.com

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Woven Backpack by Shoppalu | Shoppalu
shoppalu.com

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Beth Lauren Bengal Necklace by Shoppalu | Shoppalu
shoppalu.com

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Our new favourite food blog - check it out! thugkitchen: THERE’S SO MUCH GOD DAMN SPINACH in this shit even Popeye can’t hate. Yeah spinach makes you swoll as fuck, we know that. But did you know just one cup of spinach is over 300% of your daily recommended Vitamin A? Sweet fuck. You worried about acne? Wrinkles? Any other skin shit? Spinach to the mother fucking rescue. That shit keeps your skin looking so fresh and so clean, not to mention helping to prevent skin cancer. Spinach has these plant-based compounds called “flavonoids” that not only repair damaged skin but also fight multiple types of cancer. Everybody knows I ain’t even fucking playing when it comes to dick cancer, I gotta have my shit in tact. IF YOU SMOKE cigarettes (tumblr crew I’m looking at you), DO NOT take any Vitamin A or beta carotene supplements. Studies have shown that combining those supplements with tobacco drastically increases your risk for lung cancer. But then again, smoking drastically increases your risk for lung cancer. So quit that shit. You want to make this shit at home and tell Jamba Juice they can go fuck themselves by not paying for their high calorie sugary shit? Recipe below for a Thug Kitchen Original: SPINACH COOLEREctoplasm free and Dr. Venkman approved 2 handfuls of spinach (about 2 cups) 2 frozen bananas 1 cup chopped and skinned cucumber 4 medium chunks of pineapple 1 cup coconut water or tap 1/4 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon flax oil (optional) 6-8 mint leaves (optional, but I dig that shit) yields ~20 ounces Toss that shit in a blender and zap it. If you prefer it a little sweeter, add some more pineapple to that shit. DRINK UP, CHAMP. Seriously though, fuck Jamba Juice. Only they could make smoothies as unhealthy as McDonald’s made oatmeal.
Our new favourite food blog - check it out!

thugkitchen:

THERE’S SO MUCH GOD DAMN SPINACH in this shit even Popeye can’t hate. Yeah spinach makes you swoll as fuck, we know that. But did you know just one cup of spinach is over 300% of your daily recommended Vitamin A? Sweet fuck. You worried about acne? Wrinkles? Any other skin shit? Spinach to the mother fucking rescue. That shit keeps your skin looking so fresh and so clean, not to mention helping to prevent skin cancer. Spinach has these plant-based compounds called “flavonoids” that not only repair damaged skin but also fight multiple types of cancer. Everybody knows I ain’t even fucking playing when it comes to dick cancer, I gotta have my shit in tact.

IF YOU SMOKE cigarettes (tumblr crew I’m looking at you), DO NOT take any Vitamin A or beta carotene supplements. Studies have shown that combining those supplements with tobacco drastically increases your risk for lung cancer. But then again, smoking drastically increases your risk for lung cancer. So quit that shit.

You want to make this shit at home and tell Jamba Juice they can go fuck themselves by not paying for their high calorie sugary shit? Recipe below for a Thug Kitchen Original:

SPINACH COOLER
Ectoplasm free and Dr. Venkman approved

  • 2 handfuls of spinach (about 2 cups)
  • 2 frozen bananas
  • 1 cup chopped and skinned cucumber
  • 4 medium chunks of pineapple
  • 1 cup coconut water or tap
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon flax oil (optional)
  • 6-8 mint leaves (optional, but I dig that shit)
  • yields ~20 ounces

Toss that shit in a blender and zap it. If you prefer it a little sweeter, add some more pineapple to that shit. DRINK UP, CHAMP.

Seriously though, fuck Jamba Juice. Only they could make smoothies as unhealthy as McDonald’s made oatmeal.