October 16, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Time to cut a rug.

LISTEN
Those Dancing Days
What: Five Swedish chicks make mean indie-pop dance music on their debut LP, In Our Space Hero Suits.
Why: Scandinavia’s Spice Girls (but way better).
Where: Online at amazon.com.

SHOP
Dylan
What: The well-edited San Fran boutique opens its doors to anyone with Net access. Shop Loeffler Randall, Anna Sui, and Elizabeth and James.
Why: You’re not there.
Where: Online at dylanboutique.com.

WEAR
Invisible Children Bracelet
What: Each dainty wire cuff, handmade in Uganda, contains the story of a child affected by war.
Why: See the light.
Where: Online at invisiblechildren.com.

BUY
PeaceKeeper
What: One hundred percent of the do-good cosmetic company’s after-tax profits go toward women’s health and human rights issues.
Why: Kiss and makeup.
Where: Online at iamapeacekeeper.com.

READ
I See You Everywhere
What: Julia Glass’s latest novel explores the relationship of adult sisters Louisa and Clem through a series of sometimes funny, sometimes sad, and always relatable vignettes.
Why: It’ll make you wanna call your sis.
Where: Online at randomhouse.com.