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“Hi Faran,

These are some pix i’ve taken in around downtown Toronto…

I have a modest collection available to view on my Facebook (106 Toronto shots and 7 or so from SF), but maybe you will like some of what I have sent now.

Michael Laudij”

Yes, we love this pink wall.  It should inspire a MAC Makeup collection

If you have graffiti, we really want you to send it: faran@nylonmag.com

We can’t really handle any more Alice in Wonderland collaborations, but if you’re still obsessed, here’s something fun:”

Paul & Joe has turned their makeup line onto the Lewis Carrol tale, but instead of referencing the new Tim Burton picture, they’ve pointedly used images of Disney’s cartoon Alice, White Rabbit, and Cheshire Cat.

The compacts, lipsticks, and shadows are available at Paul & Joe boutiques (in Europe) and also online (in America) at Beauty Habit.

Urban Decay’s “Book of Shadows” compact, also inspired by Alice and her adventures, has already sold out.

Back in January, I wrote about L’Oreal’s new hair coloring system, dubbed INOA.

“The result is color that lasts, hair that actually feels healthy, and salon trip that couldn’t be easier,” were my exact words.

Since then, I’ve been postponing my appointment with Ted Gibson’s color guru out fear that I can’t actually pull off a head of red hair, as he suggested for me.

But today’s story about INOA in the New York Times serves a reminder that it if there’s any time to take a leap of faith (and a dose color), it’s now. Who else is with me? xxRebecca

We’re in awe of the Marc by Marc Jacobs pouf dress at left.

Every girl should have one, since they never go out of style.

Also because they’re a little bit ridiculous, which means you can pair them with neon heels, cat-eye makeup, or a beehive, and nobody will bat a false eyelash.

True, the silhouette’s really severe -

But we love the idea of something so ’50s and so totally goth at the same time (which means a pink ballet slipper or a gray Doc Marten work just fine).

Also:

We’re pretty sure Betsey Johnson made the same one, in hot pink, during our Bat Mitzvah season in junior high.

($600 at Marc by Marc Jacobs)

Yesterday, we showed you the Lego version of a designer bag.

Today, we show you the Lego version of a coffee table book.

“I Lego New York,” the artistic creation of Christophe Niemann, was once our Site of the Day, but now becomes its very own publication, complete with Lego interpretations of buildings, bagels, and even famous landmarks.

It’s $14.95 at Fred Flare -

Cheaper than a week long subway ticket for our actual (non-plastic) city.

Get it here

…At least they do if they’re partying with John Frieda.

Next week, the hair guru is heading to NYC with a “Sheer Blonde Entourage” in tow.

On March 18, blonde (and British) singer Natasha Bedingfield will be performing at the Highline Ballroom. If you’re into songs like “Pocketful of Sunshine” (yeah, I had to Google it), you can secure tickets here.

But if you’re like us and really just care about a celeb stylist playing with your hair, show up early — like, 11 am-2 pm early — for a free hair styling session.

The best part? You don’t have to be blonde to get in. Which means everyone (brunettes, like myself included) get in on the party. xxRebecca

As of Sunday, it’s officially Spring, which brings a big question:

Is it time for open-toed shoes?

(And therefore time for kooky toe polish and pedicures?)

The fashion world says yes -

Stores are currently crammed with sandals, wedges, and platforms (like the Cynthia Rowley x Roxy shoes, $80, at left).

But we’re still kinda feeling our Converse and moto boots…

In Paris, furry boots, textures and glaciers made the Chanel show a true spectacle. Yet as we looked closer, we were shocked that something was missing:There was not a nail color in sight. No Jade. No Le Vernis. Just bare nude manicures.

They looked pretty alongside the bouffants and chunky furs, but a we feel a major opportunity was missed, since most young Chanel fans see the runway nail color as the most obtainable trend.

We imagine that teens across the country throwing major fashion fits, since normally the girls who usually shell out $30 for the perfect polish can stick with a coat of clear lacquer and fool all their friends.

Unless it’s really not a nude coat, but more like an orange sherbert?  Fingers crossed (but unpainted).

–LEXI LEWTAN

Yes, they exist. No, they’re not particularly good. xxRebecca