Beat the Early Adopters Best Blog Ever

July 18, 2011 | Everywhere
Pyramid Scheme
Cairo Silk Scarves

Your feather extensions flew the coop the day before braised pork belly jumped the shark (which happened right around the time you put your food truck up on blocks).

As a beta-dopter, you should know about Cairo right now. Technically, the new project from artist Megan Pflug and textile designer Katie Wright-Buckley hasn’t launched yet, but you can use Kickstarter for access before the crowds.

Menswear-inspired silk scarves, painted as pretty little works of art, make up the foundation of their collection. Flippy in summer and ascot-ready come winter, each scarf is weighted with a hidden rare earth magnet, so it stays put without being tied.

Bonuses for early supporters include “you look fantastic” hieroglyphic cartouche stickers; handmade, charcoal-colored clay earrings; and special J. Penry prints. Handbags, jewelry, and artist-and-designer collaborations are waiting in the wings.

But you probably already knew that.

Available through August 11 online at kickstarter.com, $150. For more information, go to cairocairo.com.

Photo: Courtesy of Cairo



	Love Token Gone are the days of marriage chests and locks of hair (hallelujah). Opt for another kind of Love Token: bohemian tops and dresses from our sample sale site.

SEE
Crazy, Stupid, Love.
What: Funny meets heartwarming as suave Jacob Palmer (Ryan Gosling) attempts a cool guy makeover of Cal Weaver (Steve Carell) after his wife (Julianne Moore) announces she wants a divorce.
Why: You and your date can relate to the idea that love makes people a little nuts.
When: Opens July 29.
Where: In theaters everywhere. Watch the trailer online at crazystupidlove.warnerbros.com and like Crazy, Stupid Love. on Facebook.

STAR
Pantene Pro-V
What: The classic brand that beautifies the manes of bombshells Eva Mendes and Naomi Watts.
Why: Pantene’s Medium Thick Keratin Protection Split End Repair Crème, which helps prevent, then repair split ends; the Flat to Volume shampoo pumps up silicone-free body without the buildup.
When: Daily, natch.
Where: Visit facebook.com/pantene to learn more and shop the Pantene collection online.