a true success story.

Who would have ever thought that the kid selling candy to you during high school would now be running a super successful and recognizable street wear brand? Well, that's what happened with Johnny Cupcakes. This super cool and creative entrepreneur started out by selling candy, then started selling his custom designed shirts. People liked his shirts, so he started making more. Now he owns his own company. Keep an eye out for him, he's going to get big.

branislav kropilak.

Bransliv Kropilak is a Belgian photographer and designer who has a pretty impressive resume. He's done work for Audi, Coca-Cola, Nestle, Heineken, Leo Burnett, Microsoft, Volkswagen, and Sony. He's won numerous awards for his design and photography. His portfolio includes simple subjects like parking garages, trains, and airplane landings, but somehow he makes all of these subjects look dreamlike. Check out some of his work here...

advertising done right.

This is a advertisement for Havaianas Sandals found in Manhattan, and it is way cool. First, check out Havaianas website, because it is beautifully designed. Next, check out McFaul, who is the a west coast design firm commissioned to design this ad. Their work is amazing. Finally, check out BBDO, who is the super creative advertising agency which commissioned McFaul to do the ad.

austria anyone?

If you ever find yourself in Langenfeld, Austria, you should probably stop by the Aqua Dome. This resort is set right in the Austrian Alps with easy access to beautiful views and nearby ski resorts. The spas and saunus not only look amazing, but are also heated by natural springs. Sounds like a good vacation to me.

happy friday.

I know this video is a little old, but it just puts me in a good mood whenever I see it. I love the mix of colorful animation and black and white photography. Kanye is a little too cocky for my liking sometimes, but he does put out good music. Happy Friday everyone.

moleskin project.

I recently got my first Moleskin and so far I love it. I doodle in it, make "to do" lists, and journal in it. And now, thanks to the Moleskin Project you can see what everyone else does in their own Moleskin. I'm amazed by what some people are capable of with a writing utensil and a piece of paper.

facehunter.

If you're ever bored and you are wondering what the next fashion trends might be you should check out Facehunter. Facehunter finds trendsetters from all over the world and puts them on one nice and neat webpage. You can decide for yourself what you think is fashionable and what's not.

for the ladies.

Hellz Bellz and Married to the Mob are two street wear brands run by ladies for ladies. Hellz Bellz started in 2005 as a tribute to the non-conforming female youth of today. They wanted to give females a brand that could stand out in a male dominated industry. These ladies are in charge of the designing, branding, marketing and all other aspects of the business. I'm impressed.
Married to the Mob began in 2004 as a result of a NYC designer's frustration for the lack of womens options for street wear. Inspiration for the brand came from NYC streets, clubs, parties, secret hang-outs and a tight knit crew of ladies. The Mob crew is also in charge of all aspects of the business and they are definitely making a name for themselves. I'm pretty sure if a was a female, I would be rocking this stuff.

si scott.

Thanks to Behance I can get consumed for hours finding new designers, illustrators, and photographers. Today I found Si Scott who is a UK based designer, creating beautiful digital illustrations and hand drawings.

good looking desktops.

I love finding new desktops online, and I recently stumbled across this website so I wanted to share a few good looking wallpapers with you!

does it ever end?

This website lured me in with it's creative, fun design. Come to find out it's just a marketing tool. A pretty cool marketing tool at that. Why can't all marketing pieces be this fun and enjoyable?

new lupe fiasco.

Lupe Fiasco feat. Matthew Santos - Superstar
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Lupe has a new album coming soon. Here's one of his new tracks featuring Matthew Santos, a fellow Chicagoin. This video is pretty cool, thanks to the direction of Hype Williams.

what!!??

Burton X Kidrobot Custom 158. This is so sick! Burton and Kidrobot are two of my favorite brands and this collaboration is so cool. I only wish I had enough money to afford one of these limited addition boards.

rocksmith lookbook.

I love style and these guys got style. Rocksmith is a company that is leading the way in street fashion. They're getting inspiration from the 80's and mixing it up with fresh designs. I like the video too. The song is by Million $ Mano, a Chicago DJ who puts on a sick live show.

Denmark high school.

Check out this high school in central Copenhagen. Some kids just have all the luck.

some street art for you all.

I love checking out Wooster Collective and seeing what street artists are coming up with.

winter is almost here.

I love snowboarding, but I love watching good snowboarding almost as much. Guys are doing some amazing things on snowboards these days, and what's just as impressive is the creative camera work production companies are coming up with. I can't wait to see this full length Mack Dawg production. Judging by the trailer it's going to be a great film.

oh rod.

Some things just put a smile on my face. This is one of those things. Young Turks by Rod Stewart.

good.

Check out www.fecalface.com for some more fun photos. Especially the Photo of the Day section.