For those of you who have never actually come into contact with the mythic Lolitas of Tokyo, they are often shy and smell sweetly of strawberries and other treats.
Have you spotted one of these cutie zero emission electric cars? At just over 8 feet in length the Xebra Xero and her truck brother the Xebra PK start at a comfortable $12,000. 
In truth, these aren't for everyone, certainly not the freeway commuter who drives any farther than 40 miles a day. For millions of drivers who go for short trips around town, this could be the answer to high gas prices and eco-guilt.
Another option boosts the power so that climbing hills doesn't use up all of the juice. Xebras come in five fun colors - kiwi green, lipstick red, ocean blue and white, with an optional zebra stripe decal.
It gets harder to calculate how much your car's emissions effect the overall health of the planet. Some lawmakers think that raising gas taxes even higher will lower consumption. Bollocks! Get in now and you can be a trend setter and a do-gooder. Not only that but in a few years your gas money will have bought you a super cute car!
We were rolling through the Valencia corridor when my neck craned so far that Ben turned us around so we could catch this very sartorial guy. His name is Horace and he works for the Neapolitan house of Luigi Borrelli at their new digs in Union Square. He smoothly explained that they specialize in custom fit classic couture pieces made of the finest materials in the world. Can't you tell too? He was rocking Borelli head to toe.
I just love how the tips of his toes are darker, though I don't think it was intentional. Also, his shirt here is light lavender and that sweater is creamy tangerine, which is a natural combination but one I had never thought of. I think Scott Schuman would agree. Horace is one of the best dressed men in the City by the Bay.
-Maria G
Marisa only wears tops. Notice his/her skirt is actually a sweater. When we caught up with him/her on Easter Sunday he/she was rocking a similar look but he/she chose cheerful pink for his/her head wrap and skirt.
-Maria G
When we visited Portland - the up and comeliest city in America, we stayed at the Ace Hotel. Sadly, we didn't take any photos of our room but it was cool. The window looked out onto the brick building cross the street, reminding us of New York. The glass encased shower stood feet from the bed quietly waiting for the day's private yet voyeuristic yet squeaky clean pleasure.
In fact, the Ace is a study in good design and clever re-uses for everyday objects such as the paint can turned bathroom wastebasket and turtle box turned nightstand. That's not to say that they skipped out on the niceties. Our shower was stocked with stocked with Malin + Goetz products and handmade soap slivers. 
The bed had a super cool custom Pendleton blanket and tight white linens. There is an alcove above the front desk stocked with business supplies and magazines offering a fetching place to work.
Sunday morning started off right with Stumptown coffee. They have a cafe attached to the Ace. Many of you will know that the northwest is very, very into their coffee and Stumptown is by far the best cup of joe we have ever tasted. Coffee in hand we rolled back to the big green sectional to read the New York Times in peace while rock stars and hipster parents come down from their rooms to do the same. Arlo Guthrie crooned on the hi-fi. It was perfect.
The Ace is located at 1022 SW Stark Street in the heart of downtown Portland.
-Maria G
This is Portland based metal and print artist, Winifred. We caught her rocking one of her tshirt designs (pictured) that features veggie people on the front and junk food people hanging out on the back. We love the way the pizza and corn dog are so casually chilling. She was also wearing some of her skull fruit. Winifred is working her way through favorite foods which include (but not limited to) cupcakes, cherries, carrots, bananas, pizza featuring black diamond olives and grapes. This girl hand makes each one of her metal pieces from solid gold or sterling silver. She showed us her newest and cutest LOVE KNUCKLES and just completed a photo shoot to update her website, which should post in a couple of weeks. If you can't wait till then to order your Love Knuckles, contact Lady Winnifred here.
-Maria G
