Must read blog: Switcheroo by Hana

Just because it made me grin - and because it's a total streetstyle mindfuck - I felt like blogging about the genius Switcheroo project. I felt it just belonged in the 'must read blog'-category which is more focussed on interior and lifestyle, mixed with some art and random cuteness (yay, because who doesn't like cuteness!).

Looking at these dual portraits from the Switcheroo project I noticed something funny happened in my mind. Everything seems 'normal' when people wear their own clothes and I almost instinctively know what I'm looking at. Once they've switched those, all of the sudden I need a second to get the picture. I'm guessing my brain automatically labels these items as 'female' (a dress with daisies!) or 'male' (over the knee baggy shorts!). And when the gender cues get mixed up so does my head, obviously. Does it have the same effect on you guys? Moving on to a less pseudo-psychological note :P Some girls are really rocking those guys outfits.

All images from Sincerely Hana

Must read blog: Freunde von freunden

As I already did here and here, I like to share some good blogs that are more lifestyle and art oriented in this 'Must read blog'-section. Today we're taking a closer look at a German website - for once those German classes in high school come in handy, Dankeschön - that captures homes and work spaces of artists, designers, architects and other inspiring individuals around the globe. We're talking about Freunde von Freunden (translated as 'Friends of friends') that, without taking away of it's unique character, could loosely be described as a more underground and European focussed version of The Selby. Giving us a peek inside the aesthetically pleasing homes and hearts of people in the most creative industries.

Must read blog: Things organized neatly

Basically Things organized neatly is about random things organized in a special way that takes them out of the context of every day life. Remember this post I did on one of my favorite non-fashion blogs? This one, mostly based on reader submissions, is another enormous blog crush that is just so aesthetically pleasing. Goes to show that the simplest concepts are often the most powerful ones. 

All images via Things organized neatly

Must read blog: Oh hello friend you are loved

A blog that immediately made it to my Bloglovin list is Oh, hello friend. I have this inexpliccable love for paper tags, gift wrapping, printed tape and little notes. And Danni's blog just happens to be all about that.

One idea that struck me in particular is the 'books of notes' she made for her husband Nicholas. It's a hand made scrapbook with encouraging messages, cards, cute little surprises, quotes and lots of love. Such a fun idea to make for a friend, a parent or anyone you care about. Boyfriends, take note of this hint ;)

ph. via Ohhellofriend