Bits and Pieces

Local phenomenon Johnny Cupcakes (I call it a phenomenon because the founder started the t-shirt business as a joke, and now he's got a posh address on Newbury Street in Boston, not to mention a shop in Los Angeles and one on the South Shore of Massachusetts. Oh, and he's younger than me. Younger than me! What am I doing with my life?) has opened an eBay Vault stocked full of rare, limited-run, one-off t-shirts and assorted goodies, most of which have starting bids at $0.99. Cheaper than an actual cupcake, and much healthier. (P.S. Click on the image to the left to see the subtle detailing on this JC necktie, available on their website. Nice! And I'm not even being paid to say that!) [Johnny Cupcakes]

As I've recently learned the hard way, one-third of the clothing we purchase is a total mistake. [Boston.com]

In a recent Elle UK interview, Kate Hudson calls bloggers "juvenile." Burn! [Jezebel]

Never be forced to sell an internal organ or beloved family member again; prices on premium denim are finally starting to drop. [NY Times]

Silver 14-eye Doc Martens spotted at Second Time Around in Needham, MA, by the lovely and super stylish Nicole of La Petite Demoiselle, were in the wrong size for both of us. I am suddenly reminded of Cinderella; who will snag these beauties? [La Petite Demoiselle]

Johnny Cupcakes Black on Black Crossbones Tie, $24.99