Volume. It’s absolutely key with my scarf selection these days. And what better timing did Kyla Leslie of kove have when her email about her incredible scarves blasted into my inbox. Another slight spurt of luck came upon me when I realized that we were both in the same magical place that was Vancouver. With that said, we had the chance to meetup and chat about the story behind the stunning knit pieces.

They’re warm, they’re fuzzy, they’re outrageously the rage, and handcrafted with love on the west coast. kove is a brand that’s homegrown and literally made with love by Kyla herself. Don’t take my word, take hers:

kove is a mix of handmade crochet and knit accessories that have been inspired by life on the west coast. each piece is designed to be worn throughout the seasons in a variety of different ways. tucked into a winter coat or layered instead of a jacket, kove items provide warmth and protection from the elements all year long. each item is custom made to order. currently, it will take less than five business days to make and prepare your order for shipping.

It was something that awaited her when returning from travels – Kyla Leslie is a modern crafts-ista. With a passion for bringing in a new flare for knitwear, kove is a definite result of a young love for what would appear typically traditional.

I’ve got a love for kove in the form of a spring green mainland warmer – and you should too.

> For more on Kyla + kove, see les links:

http://kovebyhand.blogspot.com

http://www.twitter.com/kovebyhand

“Saving women from their beloved damn heels.”

No matter what, there’s something still too primitive about a barefooted beauty in the wee hours of the morning after a night chock full of dancing. Here’s an in for innovative concepts like Damn Heels and earlier posted cazz. Foldable ballerina flats are our saviours for stilettos – they’re a compact and wildly affordable product that have entered the fashion-inclined markets. Essentially flats that stem from an easy-to-pick menu (three sizes – S-M-L and in a small range of colours). Damn Heels brings some sassy branding to it, as they’re wrapped up literally with a hot pink bow, complete with a leather-like pouch and little shoes housed inside topped with more ribbons at the toe. What’s more? The pouch turns into a reusa-bag that carries your hefty high shoes. While the Damn Heels shoes are a bit more thin in material / do without the elastic band backing of the shoe that cazz has, it’s definitely got the look down.

See below for some more product shots (they retail for $20). Hot hot et hot.

> images from damnheels.com

Indie bands can be a dime a dozen – but what isn’t is a band that comes along producing music that makes you jam out unknowingly while listening to them. And by that I mean a band that has you bopping in your seat while multi-tasking, and singing along to words that you didn’t realized you had learned. TV Heart Attack, based out of Vancouver (Thorny Bleeder Records), is a band starting to make waves with their latest EP “Lost in the Sway“. Lucky me happened to be in Van city and had the opportunity to meet up with Jason Corbett for a Q&A amidst the Olympics action to chat music, TV, and possibly heart attacks (or something of the sort).

I make it no secret that I purchase most of my shoes from ALDO – there’s something about the styling of there shoes that gets me every time. No amount of expensive shoes can seem to match up to them in my eyes. Yes, mass retailer with the non-mass retailer styling. I dig it. This video is just so damn fun it makes me want to do the twist. Maybe with a giant plastic ice cream cone. Hey – don’t think that way. You know what I mean. Enjoy zis video, xoxo.

It’s Melbreezy’s contest again! If you’re a chickita that’s going to be going to your prom this year, jump jump on this. A rare little opportunity to get this amazing girl to do your makeup.

Entering is easy:
1. Join Facebook Group
2. Comment on the wall with your Name/School/Gr. and that’s it!

Contest Closes Friday, April 9, 2010. Midnight EST.