Ibiza

Our first day in Ibiza, my friend, Mallory, and I barely managed to drag ourselves out of bed by 4 p.m. After managing to do so, we made our way to Benirras beach on the northern part of the island via a rented 50 cc moped.

The cove seemed to harbor more gravel than sand, but the view of the sun dipping into the ocean set to the rhythm of drum beats more than made up for the less than perfect texture of the beach.

After sunset, we shot down to Aura, a restaurant/club nestled on a stretch of road between Santa Getrudis and Eivissa. Stick with the bar food- it's delicious. As was our waiter.

Now why didn't I think of that?

When I decided to incorporate Ibiza into my Barcelona , I knew I wanted kick it in the chic bohemian scene on the northern part of the island. (I've been told the town of of Eivissa is a bit tacky and somewhat tainted by the proliferation of drug-addled eurotrash) Agrotourism boutique hotels like Atzaro are out of the price range of most college kids, but I was still determined to lock down gypsetter-worthy accommodations. This is where Airbnb.com came in. 

"Called the "Ebay for space" by Time Magazine, Airbnb is an online marketplace allowing anyone from private residents to commercial properties to rent out their extra space. The reputation-based site allows for user reviews, verification, and secure online transactions. Listings include vacation rentals, private rooms, entire apartments, bed and breakfasts, boutique hotels, castles, treehouses, and many other traditional and non-traditional accommodations.

The open platform allows users to post listings of their space. Prospective travelers can search by city or country, utilizing filters such as price and room type to find exactly what suits their needs. Travelers contact hosts directly through the web site, which includes user profiles and friend recommendations. Dates are confirmed through on-site messaging, and the traveler books directly online using their credit card or PayPal account. Hosts receive a reservation request which they can accept or decline. Both parties then receive an itinerary on accepted reservations, and are set to go."

Trolling through airbnb.com, I found this little gem, a bedroom with private bath in a darling finca for $65 night. It's super close to the picturesque town of Santa Gertrudis and is within a 20 minute drive of anyplace one could possibly want to go. The British couple that lives there is picking us up at the airport for a fraction of what it would cost to take a taxi and seems willing to go above and beyond to see that my friend and I get the lay of the land.

Pamela Love no longer has my full allegiance. She now shares it with Crazy Pig Designs.

What's new is old

The Kessler, Dallas

We can't stop here- this is bat country!

Despite Johnny Depp's and Benicio del Toro's brilliant (and reportedly highly accurate portrayals) of Hunter Thompson and Oscar Acosta, I didn't love the movie; it made the story seem to dark. The book reads much funnier, like laugh-out-loud funny. So if you didn't like the movie, try the book. If you've never been introduced to either, read the book before seeing the film.

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I'd like to get my hands on a couple of cow skulls - one to decorate and one to affix to the front of a vintage bike like in the N.E.R.D Hot n' Fun music video.

The Gypset Style website is finally ready!

When I go to Vietnam next year, I'm going to see if I can have something like this made for me. I think it's Marni from a few years back.

I wonder if it's really like the movie Whip It...

Awesome romper

Kmart

$6.99

True Story

Lee Harvey's calendar

Babooshka faux leather turban

The Dallas World Aquarium

Love Natasha Mylius' painting style.

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