(Stardust & Sequins, Lookbook.nu)

Whether you use the 4th as an excuse to channel Kelly Bundy or Marilyn Monroe, there’s only one rule to live by: GO ALL OUT.

And here are some of the tools you need to fuel your new-found Patriotic side:

(Clockwise from left: Midnight Cowboy Button-Down, Starry Eyed Dress, Ahoy Crop Tee, Vintage Cutoff Short, Studio 54 Bandeau)

(Clockwise from left: Slashed Chain Silk Top, Gaga Flip Shades, It’s Only Rock N’ Roll Tee, Studded Denim Pumps, On The Fray Denim Vest, Kurt Slasher Cardi)

This past Friday, we were lucky enough to have our favorite Swedish style blogger Carolina Engman of Fashion Squad stop by Nasty Gal HQ to model some brand new vintage finds.

Since she’s in San Francisco for the summer to soak up the California sun with her boyfriend/Bloglovin’ founder (talk about a power couple!), we had her pick out her favorite warm-weather looks for exploring the city streets:

(On The Spot Romper, Big Shades)

“I wanted to play off the polka dots with giant shades and an oversized clutch for a playful 80s look.”

(Aryn K Midnight Cowboy Button-Down, Space Woman Shades, Blossom Romper)

“I love toughening up pretty florals with denim and metal this summer for a 90s-inspired grunge look.”

(Eva Lace Button-Down, Cory Crochet Skirt)

“I have serious lace mania right now, and wooden platforms are a great way to dress it down for the daytime.”

Click here to see the rest of Carolina’s picks!

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(Insane magazine cutout art by Christopher Coppers)

Okay so maybe we’re nowhere near as crafty as Mr. Coppers, but the bottom mag seems pretty feasible with the help of a ruler and fresh X-Acto blade.

What do you think — OCD or OMG?

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(via Love is the New Black)

How dreamy is this Glamour France ’92 editorial featuring a fresh-faced Kate Moss roaming the streets of Beverly Hills?

We’re seriously digging the monochromatic pastel looks paired with sheer white thigh-highs.

Sooo glad it’s finally summer!

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I had the pleasure of meeting with MSNBC recently to be interviewed for one of my favorite shows, Your Business. Boorrrring, I know — but while fashion is a ton of fun, running a business is a challenge of near-biblical proportions. I didn’t study business, and until I started selling vintage on eBay years ago, I had no idea that the entrepreneurial bug would bite my ass so hard. Anyway, It’s cool to make my parents proud (Hey Ma, I’m on TV!). But I beg of you, please, don’t watch it in HD.

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Sophia

There’s no doubt we could all stand to learn a thing or two from the eternally hip model-slash-whatever the hell she feels like being Agyness Deyn.

That’s why we’re beyond thrilled that the much-abuzzed online fashion mag NAAG finally launched!

A delicious mix of fashion, beauty, music and things she and co-founder/confidant Fiona Byrne dig in their day-to-day, we suspect all PYTs (ourselves included!) will eat up every last word and photo.

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Yes that’s right, mood nail polish for only $8 a pop in ice cream and electric-hued colors! Could this be the revival of mood-changing accessories??

(We secretly hope so.)

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(Cat Party, Google search)

We want to shower Cat Party in confetti, cupcakes and cat stickers for opening our eyes to one of the most perfect creatures we’ve ever laid eyes on, Hiroko Matsumoto.

Credited as the first Japanese model to show in Paris in 1960 and muse to Pierre Cardin, Hiroko made everything from futuristic gowns to traditional kimonos look insanely glamorous and modern.

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(Ana Locking A/W 10-11 via Style Bubble, Google search x2 Damien Hirst)

After peeping Ana Locking‘s A/W ‘Spinning Destiny’ runway show with what appears to be a giant paint-splattered paper plate serving as a backdrop, we found ourselves totally nostalgic for one of our favorite childhood activities, spin art.

Though Damien Hirst’s famous spin art paintings are undeniably awesome (especially the one with the magic eye skull), we think a much cheaper DIY version would suit our walls quite nicely, no?

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