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Archive for October, 2009

Archive for October, 2009

YMI Musician Spotlight: The Pipettes

We’d like to introduce you to the most adorable British trio, The Pipettes! It doesn’t get much cuter than their experimental post-retro pop tunes with heart pumping melodies. They bring back that 60s girl-group musical magic that’s just so catchy and sing-along-able you can’t help but tap your tooties.  They playfully uniform themselves in polka dots and perform choreographed dances to their tunes…we absolutely cannot get enough.

But don’t just take our word for it, check out the video for their hit, “Judy” and witness the pure girlish, genius.

The Pipettes are very retro so we’ve created an equally retro-throwback inspired outfit for you to enjoy.

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We’re really loving the stripes on their skinny red and white T.

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We’ve got the perfect pairing for the stripped T and it’s our black bomber jacket of course!

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We’re keeping the outfit cutsie – tough with our new destroyed skinnies with baby blue lace inset.

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And just to help you get that 60s school uniform look, we’re proposing you rock these shiny Fred Perry flats in fire engine red and never take them off…yes we’re that in love with them!

Now that’ you’ve gotten a taste of their foot tapping enchantment, get your outfit on and organize a sock hop!

P.S. Don’t forget to listen to their lyrics, they’re full of awesome girl power!

Look What’s “In Store” for You Today!

We look forward to every Thursday when we get to reveal out newest arrivals to the YMI online shop. This week, we’ve got some real stunners – it’s all about the sparkle these days!

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If you love pants that can be worn at night and during the day then these jeans are the ones for you! The destroyed skinny with baby blue lace inset and rainbow rhinestone embellished back pocket design are perfect for a night of dancing and for chillaxing at your fave brunch spot the next morning.

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It’s time to get nice and toasty with our cozy faux fur cream lined cotton hoodie in teal. It’s got a fantastic abstract wing design featuring rhinestone flourishes. Great to wear to the football game to add a little pizzazz over your jersey ;)

Jazz up any outfit day or night with our newest outstanding looks – get ‘em here!

The Next Big Thing: Lace It Up

We simply adore lace. If used correctly, you can look feminine and romantic while maintaining a bit of an edge. We’ll show you how to pair our hottest new pair of jeans with accessories from up and coming Etsy designers to create an awesome outfit.

Black Lace Skinny Jeans

If you haven’t tried on these awesome new destroyed skinnies from our online shop, you’re missing out. They are really flattering and make your legs look oh-so-slim. The lace detail adds the perfect feminine touch to these tough looking jeans. Want the chance to win this pair of jeans? We’re having a giveaway contest on our Twitter page right now!

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Check out this super cute t-shirt by New Duds gives the illusion of lace with a screen print. New Dud’s designers, Tessa and Torrey, are recent art school graduates. Torrey loves to screen print and hopes to someday have a handlebar mustache. Tessa loves working with recycled fabric and has a passion for small furry creatures. They obviously make a great team!

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Add some romance to your hairdo with this vintage lace crown by Little White Dresser. Designer Avishag is based in Tel Aviv and is a full time textile design student. Her accessories are to die for and are perfect for special occasions.

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Finally, put on this Abelina lace necklace by Fox and Clover for the perfect finishing touch. Designer Sabrina hand paints imagery onto glass and fuses the jewelry at a high heat so it will never scratch or fade. We are so in love with everything in Sabrina’s shop – we’re putting this necklace on our holiday list!

Steals of the Week

It’s Monday, but don’t let that get you down.

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It’s time for more Steals of the Week! We’ve put a couple pairs of jeans on super-sale just for you. Get 40% off these styles in our online shop by using the promo code “STEALTHESE” and remember – the sale is for 24 hours only!

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Our bootcut jeans in Indigo Stone with embroidered back pocket design will help add some extra flare to your booty!

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If you like the worn-in look, snatch up these distressed bootcut jeans in Deep Blue Vintage wash with pleated back pocket design.

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Show off those legs with our lightly distressed skinny jeans in Indigo Stone featuring embroidered “wing” design details.

YMI Musican Spotlight: The Sounds

One of our all-time favorite bands, The Sounds, is on tour right now! This Swedish band is totally blowing up, and their new album Crossing the Rubicon is out now. We’re super into their song Beatbox.

Are you gonna go to their show and rock out in style? We’ll help you pick out the right outfit.

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Start out with this cute Tony the Beatbox pullover from our pals at Go! Merch.

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Pair it with our destroyed gray skinny jeans for a rocker chic look. They’re on sale in our online shop right now for $24.99!

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And clearly if you’re into The Sounds, you’re so cool that you’ll need to wear these sunglasses inside the venue.

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Finally, get your bling on with this two finger ring by Super Clovers. It’ll help you look totally glam, and if things get ugly up in front, this will help protect you!

Now you’re ready to rock out to The Sounds in style! See you at the show.

Look What’s “In-Store” For You Today!

It’s time to break up the week with the best news ever….we’ve got new items in our online store! We want to share it with you first so you’ll be at the front of the virtual line to get the goods. Peep ‘em below.

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Feeling grey? That doesn’t have to be such a bad thing if you’re wearing this new nylon puffer jacket with plaid lining and faux fur hood in dark grey. Sometimes grey can be very good! :D

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We couldn’t be more pumped about this new style. The destroyed black jeans with lace inlet are so fantastically edgy and awesome that they can add the right amount of something special to any outfit.

Now that you’re in-the-know of our newest most delectable items, it’s time to get over to our shop and grab ‘em while they’re hot!

The Next Big Thing: Rihanna’s Style

So Rihanna’s pretty much the coolest chic around, right? She’s always got some fierce style going on that creates trends and looks effortless. We’re totally digging the trends she’s been making lately and that’s why we’re using this Next Big Thing blog to capture her unique and unmistakable stylish greatness (Ta-Dah!). We’ve taken one of her most recent looks and will show you how to get her style using some YMI gear and items from hot new designers on Etsy.

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The hottest part about this outfit is the destroyed black skinnies but we can’t forget the black motorcycle jacket that will keep you warm as you strut your stuff.

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We are so in love with this sexy scoop neck tee in black, showing off just the right amount. ;) ES One of One is a New York based young designer collection of essential tees, tops and dresses that are made with the softest and most luxurious fibers. We couldn’t have asked for more – love them all!

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We just couldn’t pass this one up because it’s too perfect for Rihanna’s style! This baby skull necklace in 14K yellow gold with diamonds that is handmade by Michelle Chang is the toughest and cutest all at the same time (talk about bling~!!).  To Michelle, jewelry making is drawing, design, sculpture, and craft. It’s art embodied in a tiny object, one that can be worn to become a part of the person wearing it. Well, whoever is wearing this little gem must certainly be the raddest.

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Did you know that Etsy has a great collection of vintage items? If not, you’re really missing out…not to be mean or anything…but seriously – check it out! These adorable chocolate brown faux leather booties caught our eye (among others). Brought to you by Smitten Clothing who’s crazy about vintage clothing and doesn’t mind sharing some of that craziness with us – thank goodness!

Now that we’ve got some of Rihanna’s style it’s time to learn how to sing like her…good luck to us!

Steals of Week

Alright alright alright. So you’re broke but you DESPERATELY need some new clothes. No worries folks! YMI’s Steals of the Week has come to the rescue. Every Monday, we’ll be featuring a few items from our online shop that you can get for 40% off using a special promo code. This will only be in effect for 24 hours, and you’ll need to act fast before the style sells out.

You read that correctly – 40%! We’re talking jeans for $15… we’re really not kidding when we say these are steals. For today only, you can get the styles below at this HUGE discount by using the promo code: STEALTHESE at checkout.

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Dress them up or dress them down – these skinny jeans will turn your frown upside down. Get your hands on these Distressed skinny jeans in Deep Royal Blue.

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Want to add a little flare to your wardrobe? Step into these classic flare jeans in Indigo Stone wash.

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Make your legs look long and sexy with these classic 5-pocket skinny jeans in black.

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Look What’s “In-Store” For You Today!

It’s Thursday and that means we’ve got some great new items in our online shop. We wanted to give our loyal blog readers and fans the first peek at our cool new looks! Behold…the three newest arrivals are here.

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You’ll love the premium lightly distressed bootcut jeans in medium blue wash. They have such a classic style and are great for everyday wear.

With it getting a tad bit chilly these days, you’re going to need the cutest jacket ever made and we’ve found it for you! The printed plaid nylon bomber jacket with a faux fur detachable hood is exactly what you need to keep you warm and stylish.

It’s time to get snazzy with these bootcut jeans in grey with lace embellished back pockets. No need to wait for a special occasion to wear these babies, they make every day special!

Hurry over to our online store and be the first to purchase these new looks.

The Next Big Thing: “This is It”

Michael Jackson is a hero to many around the world and will continue to be the King of Pop forever. That said, we’re eagerly awaiting the release of the movie, “This Is It”, on October 28th. The film is a composition of 80 hours of rehearsal footage shot in preparation for his 50-concert tour.  Since this event is pretty much going to be the most epic celebration EVER, we’ve got to get you all decked out.  Show some support for the man who made history time and time again not only with his music but with his unmistakable style.

We’ve put together an MJ-inspired outfit with some fabulous YMI gear and a few rockin’ accessories made by Etsy designers!

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We did some digging in our YMI closet and found these perfect black skinny jeans and our new maroon motorcycle jacket. Looks familiar huh? (Cause this is thriller, thriller night….) :D

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What better way is there to pay tribute to the King of Pop than to wear his glove in your hair? With Le Petite Bird’s MJ-inspired hair bow, you can do just that! The bow is accented with a tiny sequined glove – so dangerous!! The designer’s accessories are all hand-crafted and include crystals, suede and vintage buttons.

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You’re going to need a tote bag to carry around all your MJ records, so why not pick up this awesome Young Michael Jackson bag by Fluffs Stuff. This bag was created with a hand-cut stencil and will help you remember Michael’s pre-plastic surgery days. You know… the good old days. Since it’s only $20.00, buying this bag will be as easy as ABC!

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Of course, it really doesn’t get any better than this Michael Jackson Glove Necklace, does it? It was designed by Only MJ – your premiere Etsy shop for all your Michael Jackson accessory needs.

So start picking up these pieces for your perfect Michael Jackson tribute outfit and Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough! Enjoy the trailer for the new movie below.