Flair leg.
Nice job Urban Outfitters. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Showing posts with label Hippie. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hippie. Show all posts
June 2, 2022
January 14, 2020
I Say Upside Down You Turn Me
December 6, 2019
Fire Stripes on Buggy
July 26, 2018
Pet Rock 2018
One, cool idea, looks nice and fun to make.
Two, it reminded me of the Pet Rocks in the 1970s that made millions (this one was hippie even though those back then weren't actually even colored).
A business guy came up with the idea to sell smooth rocks from Mexico beach and market them as pets.
Yeah, they are so lovable and easy to care for!
It was one of the great branding and marketing events of the 20th century.
Who would think people would actually spend money on a plain dumb rock that you could basically pick up off the street?
But incredibly, putting the rock in a box with holes (so the rock could breath) and sitting it on a little stack of hay with an joke of instruction book for caring for your rock, SOLD.
And in fact, over 1,500,000 rocks were sold at a pop of $4 each.
The guy became a millionaire and got rid of a truckload of worthless rocks.
Yes, "One man's garbage is another man's treasure!"
But surely this was getting a little ridiculous.
Hey, I'll give you a nickle for the shinny painted rock in the photo here. ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
November 3, 2016
Best Bag 2016
Just wanted to share this photo of this great bag that I saw on the street in Downtown, DC.
While it wasn't the largest or most functional...
I really liked the design, colors, and all the pockets.
A little military looking, contrasted by the rips, peace sign, and swirl made it even cooler.
For some reason, I don't think you can get away with wearing it to the office though. ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
October 6, 2015
Love My Lava Lamp
Only $26 at Spencer's.
My wife says, "This is special!"
We had one of these years ago when we first got married.
Not sure what happened to it over the years--maybe it felt dated and got tossed at some point.
Now it just feels so good to turn it on and see the colorful lava bubbling up and down.
1970's--don't care, love it. ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
July 19, 2015
Hippie Bus Menorah
Inside, the bus still had the seats, and outside it had these cute Hippie flower pedals.
It was unique, fun, colorful, nostalgic and it rolls.
Plus you can fulfill the commandment (mitzvah) of lighting candles at Chanukah time.
What a novel piece of Judaica--love it! ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
June 12, 2015
Try That On!
That brand has such a cool clothing style (although a little pricey)--everything is sort of hippyish, natural, eloquent, cool grunge, and feminine with lace, beads, frills, ruffles, and more.
As we went through the store, we noticed the amazing fitting rooms with heavy tapestry-type curtains and these beautiful flowers hanging plentifully from the ceiling--ushering you to try out their clothes.
My daughter ended up getting a nice bag there, but the clothing also looks amazing and fits perfectly with her fashion sense.
It was interesting for me to learn that Free People was started by the same couple in the 1970's that founded Urban Outfitters.
Two retail success stories--but Free People is not only the cooler name, but the better clothing line.
Be Free People! ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
January 7, 2015
Light Up Your Life
We've seen colored light bulbs before...very hippie.
However, I like the Misfit Bolt, which is a multi-colored bulb, whose combinations are controlled by an app on your smartphone or -watch.
It's was introduced at the Consumer and Electronics Show (CES) in Vegas this week.
And it has lighting that simulates landscapes such as a beach sunset, forest, island volcano, rainbow, and more.
It can also be set as an alarm to wake you up to a simulated sunrise.
At $50, it's more than a mood ring--how you feeling today, buddy?
But how nice to relax to, wake up with, and to create some pick me up feeling lighting around you. ;-)
September 7, 2014
That 70's Chandelier
It is not traditional, certainly.
But it is colorful, cool, and happy.
It needs the right furniture and wall accessories so as not to look cheap.
Feminine trendy and hippie nostalgia come together to light up the place.
Definitely not for everyone, but it's distinctive and makes you look--and that's the point. ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
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