Online - June 04, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

You’ve caught the June bug.

WEAR
Fetty by Justin Tranter
What: Show off your dark side with necklaces and earrings featuring various weapons and the hearts they’ve damaged. (Don’t worry. They’re subtle enough you won’t freak people out.)
Why: You’re a heartbreaker.
Where: Online at thefetty.com.

SHOP
Proud Mary
What: New company features jazzy totes, pillows, and coin purses hand-woven in Guatemala. All involved artisans are paid double the average wage for their work.
Why: Don’t swallow your pride.
Where: Online at proudmary.org.

READ
Mercury in Retrograde
What: Rumor has it the characters in gossip queen Paula Froelich’s delightful first novel are based on some boldfaced NYC names. Don’t go to the beach without it.
Why: Turn the Page Six.
Where: Online at amazon.com.

WATCH
La Blogotheque
What: French site showcases beautiful music videos starring bands like Fleet Foxes, Beirut, and Sigur Rós. If you don’t know French, don’t worry — just click the video.
Why: It’s music to your eyes.
Where: Online at blogotheque.net.

EAT
Madécasse Chocolate
What: Delicious bars from Madagascar are made completely at the source — from bean to bar. For bakers, the vanilla extract is also top-notch.
Why: It’s a jungle out there.
Where: Online at madecasse.com.