Eric and Eric.

Most of you may know Eric Wareheim from his work on Tim and Eric: Awesome Show Great Job!, (which is in it's 5th season) a super-strange, super-uncomfortable, but super-hilarious sketch comedy show on AdultSwim. It's public-access style fake commercials and "educational" TV shows and low-budget filming make the show appear campy, but somehow has attracted the attention of numerous musicians and actors (i.e. Paul Rudd, Will Ferrell, The Shins, Flight of the Conchords, Ben Stiller, Josh Groban, Jeff Goldblum and a bunch more)who often make cameo appearances on the show.

If you haven't had the slightly-terrifying pleasure of seeing this show, than you may be familiar with the three-part Absolut vodka commercials created by and staring Tim, Eric and (once underground, now wildly popular) comedian Zach Galifianakis. And if you haven't seen those either, I highly suggest you do so. Immediately.

Let's get to the point though, which is that Eric Wareheim is also a director in his own right. And his work... is sick (some of it, literally, a little sick). I was confused at first as to whether or not the music videos on his Vimeo account were commissioned by the bands, or if they were just very popular fan videos. Then I noticed some of the artists actually appeared in the videos, so I assume that they are looking to Eric to create amazingly weird music videos that suit the tastes of musicians like Major Lazer, Bird and the Bee, and Ben Folds. I realize that many of these videos have been out for almost two years, but I thought it was post-worthy. The following are my favorites, but I suggest you check out his whole Vimeo account when you get the chance. Enjoy, and prepare yourself to be weirded out. Big time.


: Many of you my know the following video because I think it has made the rounds plenty given Major Lazer's recent "major" success. Or just because it is a unbelievably un-forgettable video that I find hard to resist showing everyone I know or meet. :

Major Lazer "Pon De Floor" from Eric Wareheim on Vimeo.

Ben Folds - You Don't Know Me from Eric Wareheim on Vimeo.

Warning: This one is really gruesome/terrifying. But really cool.

HEALTH "We are Water" from Eric Wareheim on Vimeo.

Aaaand another Major Lazer for good measure.

Major Lazer "Keep it Going Louder" from Eric Wareheim on Vimeo.

Billy Boy.

I'm always on the lookout for new fashion blogs to inspire my design work as well as my own personal style. My latest favorite is BackyardBill, a blog which in some ways reminds me of TheSelby in the quality of the photos as well as the way the people are photographed in their own clothes in what seems like their own homes or what is their everyday environment. I like that each person gets their almost mini-editorial, and you can really get a sense of that person's style. I often think when looking at other "streetstyle" (or whatever you'd like to call it) blogs, that you can't really get a good look at what that person really dresses like, or perhaps where they draw inspiration from when shopping for clothes or getting ready in the morning... you're just seeing one picture of one outfit, which may be a great outfit, but I think it's more interesting to get a look into the life and style of an individual, which is what Backyard Bill seems to be doing quite perfectly. Unfortunately, since I first discovered the website, I haven't seen any new posts, so I'm not quite sure if the project is still in the works. I also would be interested in knowing if he knows some of these people personally, or if they are strangers who agree to be photographed or what... either way, I really like the site and it should provide some interesting/inspiring material for at least a little while. Anyways here are some of my favorite shots...

(and one of my favorites... model/beautiful person Ingrid Schram!)

(Insert catchy whistling here.)

I know some of you may be surprised to hear that until a few days ago, I couldn't seem to make up my mind about suddenly famous folk family Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. I knew that I loved (l-o-v-e-d) the song "Home" (honestly, how could you not?) but wasn't sure how I felt about the rest of the music, particularly Edward's voice. Not to say that it was too strange for me or anything like that, many of my favorite singer's being those with a sort of unconventional style or voice (i.e. Jens Lekman, Ramona Cordova, El Perro del Mar), there was just something about it that was keeping me from listening to more.

HOWEVER, I then experienced the (incredible) first two installments (the second of which stars some impressive, yet very random famous faces) of the 12-part video series "SALVO!" created by the band using the songs from their album "Up From Below" as the score to the film. And needless to say to those of you who have seen it, my mind was blown. These guys are good. Real good. And I think it's cool to see a band which are (from what I hear) amazing and charismatic live performers, talented musicians, and most importantly artists in the sense that they are creating a distinct image and (through these videos) an entire little world for their music to exist in.

I'll leave you with this awesome live number they did for La Blogotheque (one of my favorite websites) which I stumbled upon the other night while looking for something to sing me to sleep. You'll love it. I promise.

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zero's - A Take Away Show from La Blogotheque on Vimeo.

Got it.

A "how-to" chart on how to get featured on The Sartorialist and The Selby. I'm working on it.
(via stylesightings.com and refinery29.com several months ago)

Sun Gods.

Not only does Karen Walker make some of the coolest sunglasses around, but she also did this brilliant photo/advertising campaign for her SS'10 line. Now if only we knew where to get those gold headpieces...

Love-ly.

I AM LOVE - UK Trailer from PPC Film on Vimeo.

I have been waiting patiently for the release of the Italian film I Am Love and it is finally here! Well, next week at least. It's a story of a wealthy Milanese family which Russian immigrant Emma (Tilda Swinton) has been married into. She has completely adopted the culture of Milan and seems to fit perfectly into the family acting as a loving and attentive wife and mother. But suddenly Emma finds herself amidst a passionate and highly secretive love affair with her husbands brother's friend, a young restauranteur. The selling point for me? Tilda Swinton dressed entirely by Fendi and Jil Sander. Not really, but that's still great.