MORE DUNYA ATAY: "ANIMALBOOK."

A duck's quack doesn't echo. Hearspray. Rats can't vomit. These are just a few of Dunya Atay's latest wisdoms shared through her "animalbook" project, which was published last February.

Dunya's work is a dream. No really, it reminds me of what I can recall from my dreams. She somehow captures familiar subject matter amidst phrases, texts, and objects that may not relate but overlap one another for unknown reasons. I'm a huge fan. Animalbook and Dunya's other mixed media work can be found in her Behance portfolio.

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MILAN KNOWS PRINT: FENDI SPRING/SUMMER 2011.

Rich colors, intricate texture, and gorgeous shapes. Hands down, Fendi's RTW was my favorite Italian spring line this year. The clothing is creative and expressive, the perfect inspiration for an artistic-type who is looking for a stand-out summer wardrobe. Perhaps the best thing about this line is that it doesn't compromise any class or taste by showing too much skin-- proof that you can make a bold impression and still keep your integrity intact.

More MILAN KNOWS PRINT here.

HOWTO: WEAR YOUR DOCS FOREVER.

Doc Martens were a huge trend last year, but I believe in their lasting power. I bought my Docs bright and early before fall hit in 2009 and stopped wearing them this year until recently. These things have the durability to survive just about anything, so long as you don't follow the so-called "trendsetter's" method of outfitting Docs. In other words, I recommend that you don't do the following: 1) insist on only wearing Docs with a floral dress, 2) insist on buying Docs that have a hideous floral print, 3) insist on buying neon/fluorescent/bright shiny Docs, and/or 4) insist on wearing Docs with crazy color outfits to match your neon/fluorescent Docs.

Pay close attention to the colors on your outfit and the color of your Doc Martens. Don't make the boot stand out any more than it already does. Choose a subtle, dark toned (or black) Doc that allows for the rest of your outfit to look great. The best thing about Doc Martens is the posture and added confidence boost that they automatically give, so allow them to work their magic by showing off your legs and the rest of your outfit. And finally, don't assume that last year's floral dress + Doc trend is the end all be all outfit for these boots. Doc Martens look great with cigarette jeans, textured leggings, and short shorts as well as dresses.

[Sourced images, from top to bottom: Hipinion, Elle's Fashion Blog, Chictopia, and Faded Youth.]

ELIZABETH TAYLOR, 1932 - 2011.

She will be remembered only for great things.

RIP.

SPRINGTIME IN PARIS.

Parisian style is poppin' this spring! I'm impressed, the use of color in these photos is fantastic. Watch the video in full screen to catch all details.

Added: RIP Elizabeth Taylor.

OBAMA, ET AL: WHAT IS YOUR OBJECTIVE IN LIBYA?

The US government has been an embarrassing excuse for a  "superpower" in regards to the crisis in Libya. Some members of our brilliant government have said that the no-fly zone is not an attempt at regime change but instead a quick response to the danger posed against the civilians. Then others say that we (the Western powers) are liberating the Libyans of their forty-year-old dictatorship, kind of like the United States "liberated" Iraqis not too long ago. Indeed, Obama declared, "Gaddafi must go," although members of his military have stated otherwise. And of course, Dennis Kucinich and Ron Paul are on television arguing that the President has no right to impose a no-fly zone without congressional consent. The conversation is a mess. Who is right in this debate over the future of Libya?

Nobody. American politicians are doing what they do best: nothing. Instead of making a clear decision, members of the US government insist on babbling back and forth and contradicting one another. Does this mean that a no-fly zone is the best decision that the West should have made a long time ago? Absolutely not. The United States could have made an acceptable and respectable decision weeks ago, to either: 1) intervene in support of the revolutionary rebel groups [in other words, protect the oil market], or 2) let Libya fight its own battle. Both of these decisions come with their costs and benefits, but it makes sense to choose either one, provided the decision is made by a group of strong leaders who have carefully assessed the pros and cons.

Read my lips: the United States' intervention in Libya is a politicized decision-- one that will boost Obama's image (despite his ridiculously slow decision-making skills) and provide future presidential candidates with the soap box to critique the military strategies that are materializing at the moment. And because it's politics as usual here in the US, our government has not set a clear and rational objective in imposing a no-fly zone in Libya. The country's future is hence increasingly cloudy. Think about it, because our government isn't.

[Sourced image: Boston.com's Big Picture story on the UN air strikes in Libya.]