MINIMAL MAGIC

ph: Vogue Mexico

Serious minimal magic. This has to be one of my favorite editorials lately. Can get enough of the model's wavy side-parted bob, the clean gold jewelry and those cross over strap pumps.

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Make the most of the last weeks of summer

A couple of weeks ago, I took a summer trip with friends. I found myself using plenty of Google tools while we were on vacation: from finding the best flight there and a last-minute hostel reservation, to discovering hidden gems in each city we visited, even I was surprised by how much Google made everything easier and smoother.

With that inspiration, we’ve created a one stop shop at g.co/summer with tips to help you also make the most of these last few weeks of summer.

Here are a few tips you might find useful too:

• The Google Search app was always handy, and I used voice search to ask simple questions like “Show me things to do in Split, Croatia” or for more pressing needs like “Translate ‘Where can I find a local beer?’ in Croatian.”
• Google+ Auto Backup gave me peace of mind that I wouldn’t lose my photos and memories, even if I lost my phone. Plus, I was able to share albums right from my phone with my family back home.
• My travel buddies were grateful for my Google Play All Access playlists, which kept us dancing the whole trip.

Meanwhile, my mom back home in New York found some great local activities and museum exhibits, like the MOMA Rain Room, using Google Now in her Google Search app. She even tried some Google+ MakerCamp classes, which inspired her to create her own DIY projects at home.

Post about your summer using hashtag #SummerTimes, and see what other folks are up to.

Happy summer!

Posted by Liz Wessel, Marketing Manager and Summer Traveler

On a rock n' roll stage

...at the bass guitar!

Starbucks’ WiFi goes Google

Coffee shop + Internet—it’s a pairing that many of us have come to rely on. WiFi access makes work time, downtime, travel time and lots of in-between times more enjoyable and productive. That’s why we’re teaming up with Starbucks to bring faster, free WiFi connections to all 7,000 company-operated Starbucks stores in the United States over the next 18 months. When your local Starbucks WiFi network goes Google, you’ll be able to surf the web at speeds up to 10x faster than before. If you’re in a Google Fiber city, we’re hoping to get you a connection that’s up to 100x faster.

Google has long invested in helping the Internet grow stronger, including projects to make Internet access speedier, more affordable, and more widely available. The free Internet connection at Starbucks has become an important part of many communities over the years, such as in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, or for students without Internet at home who do their homework at Starbucks.

We’ll start rolling out the new networks this August. We appreciate your patience if it’s still a little while before we get to your favorite Starbucks—you’ll know your new network is ready to go when you can log in to the “Google Starbucks” SSID.

Posted by Kevin Lo, General Manager, Google Access

Guitar

THREE WAYS: TRENCH COATS

Photos via: Vogue Spain | Moeh Fashion | Vogue Germany

Three great ways to style a trench coat from lovelies Liv Tyler, Colby Milano and Karolina Kurkova. Can't decide which is my favorite. Find out how to get each of their looks below...

+ Elizabeth and James Valenti Sunglasses
+ ASOS Zip Detail Trench
+ T by Alexander Wang Striped Short Sleeve Tee
+ L'Amour Nanette Lepore Zipper Jeggings
+ Tory Burch Eddie Ballet Flats
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+ Stella McCartney Oversized Teardrop Sunglasses
+ ASOS Classic Trench
+ Nili Lotan Five Pocket Skinny Jeans
+ Converse Chuck Taylor Low Sneaker
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+ Topshop Soft Trench Coat
+ Wyatt Snake Print Envelope Clutch
+ James Jeans Twiggy 5 Pocket Legging Jeans
+ Rag & Bone Brogues
+ ASOS Maple Brogues

Norton

Norton Commando 750.

NAIL CANDY

Photos via Nail Common

So pumped I came across Nail Common - endless nail art inspiration. Loving the asymmetrical nude base/bright tip french manicures. Not going to lie, seeing these left me with major cuticle envy. I can never seem to get mine to look so smooth and groomed. Now off to get lost in Sephora's nail section. Any cuticle care advice is appreciated!

Speaking of beauty advice, Who What Wear just launched their new beauty site- BYRDIE!

Click below for more nail art inspiration...

A new Zagat for finding the very best places

Today we’re launching a new Zagat website and mobile app for Android and iPhone that puts the very best restaurants and nightspots right at your fingertips. And for the first time, our trusted Zagat ratings and reviews are available for free with no registration required.

The new Zagat features the latest news and video content from our expert local editors, curated lists (think “10 Hidden Restaurant Gardens Around DC”), powerful search and map-based browsing to help you find the local gems.

These days, the challenge in deciding where to go is not about about a lack of information or user reviews, but finding accurate information and trusted opinions so you can quickly make informed decisions. Through our digital products—and the Google products you use every day like the new Google Maps for Mobile—you can rely on Zagat’s curated lists and summary reviews to cut through the clutter so you can find the perfect spot.



The new Zagat covers restaurants and nightlife in nine cities, and over the coming months we plan to expand to 50 U.S. and international destinations and cover shopping, hotels and other places of interest. We know that many of you are eager to have continued access to our content in these markets, so in advance of this expansion, we'll soon make our existing ratings and reviews available on Zagat.com.

For more than 34 years we’ve been surveying passionate locals about the places that matter to them most. This is the foundation on which Zagat was built—and we hope that through our featured surveys on Zagat.com, you’ll continue to share your opinions with us as you rate and review the places you visit.

Posted by Gannon Hall, Group Product Manager and Head of Zagat

Susanne Kindt

Happy monday!
Say hello to Susanne, our monday girl of the week.

ALEXA CHUNG | AIRPORT LOOK

Photos via Bulls Press | TFS

Alexa Chung looking cute and cozy at Heathrow Airport. I'm loving her textured leather jacket and the pastel touches from her round pink sunglasses and lavendar nail polish.

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CRISP WHITES + SILVER DENIM

Photo via Herringbone and Hazel

Obsessed with this clean look. Love the crisp white blazer and t-shirt paired with the silver denim. No accessories needed, except maybe a delicate necklace and some dainty rings.

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+ T by Alexander Wang Crepe Blazer
+ ASOS Premium Blazer With Longline Lapel
+ Kain Label V Neck Tee
+ !iT Denim Stiletto Ankle in Iridescent Silver
+ Gap 1969 Coated Super Skinny Jeans in Silver
+ INC International Concepts Skinny Metallic Cropped Jeans
+ Ellen Tracy Silver Shimmer Ankle Jeans
+ J Brand Jeans Coated Metallic Jeggings
+ Cole Haan Inwood Metallic Flat Sandal
+ Rachel Zoe Gold Gwen T-Strap Flat Sandals

PRETTY IN PUNK

1. UNIF Cosmic Youth Sleeveless Tee via SHOPCUFFS
2. NastyGal Kitty Shades
3. Genevieve Jones Classic Harvest Safety Pin Earrings
4. Iosselliani Set of 5 Bangles
5. Maison Martin Margiela Brass Ring
6. NARS Lipstick in Schiap
7. Joie Darcy Clutch
8. Moschino Cheap and Chic Leopard-Print Crepe Pants
9. 3.1 Phillip Lim Quinn Loafers (or here)

Ocean City

Have a nice weekend!

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Buon fine settimana!

SHORT OVERALLS | DOWNTOWN COOL

ph: MIJA

Another great short overalls look (remember Paulien?). By throwing on a leather moto jacket, Mija gave her look a downtown cool feel. Leather, stripes and denim is by far one of my favorite style mixes, so it's no wonder I love this.

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+ Oasis Quilted Leather Jacket
+ T by Alexander Wang Linen Stripe Tee (or Tank Top)
+ Haute Hippie Chambray Overalls
+ Topshop Moto Bleach Denim Dungarees
+ Vans Authentic Sneakers

Classic car

Racers

MICHELLE WILLIAMS | LOUIS VUITTON

ph: WWD

How gorgeous does Michelle Williams look in this Louis Vuitton handbag campaign? I'm so jealous of how well she can pull of that short hair! Loving the bold brows, deep red lips and dark nails- perfect beauty inspiration for fall and winter.

Get the look...
+ Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz
+ Nars Lipstick in Fire Down Below
+ ASOS Cami With Deep V-Neck And Mesh Panel
+ Illamasqua Nail Polish in Unnatural
+ Louis Vuitton Bag

From TVs to tablets: Everything you love, across all your screens

When I was growing up, my family had a single screen we huddled around every day: the television set in the living room. Nowadays, we “huddle” around multiple screens—laptops, smartphones and tablets—using them almost interchangeably as we navigate through our day. In a world of ubiquitous computing, life would be a lot simpler if we didn’t have to learn new behaviors and interfaces each time we switched screens—if we could have one consistent, intuitive experience no matter where we are or what we’re doing. Today, with the launch of Chromecast and the new Nexus 7 tablet, it’s even more effortless to enjoy content you care about—whether it’s video, music, movies, games—wherever you are, across your devices.

Introducing Chromecast
To help make it easy to bring your favorite online entertainment to the biggest screen in your house—the TV—we’re introducing Chromecast. Chromecast is a small and affordable ($35) device that you simply plug in to your high-definition (HD) TV and it allows you to use your phone, tablet or laptop to "cast" online content to your TV screen. It works with Netflix, YouTube, Google Play Movies & TV, and Google Play Music, with more apps like Pandora coming soon. With Chromecast, we wanted to create an easy solution that works for everyone, for every TV in the house.

Remote-free
Once your Chromecast is set up, you can use your phone, tablet or laptop to browse and cast content to your TV, play and pause, control the volume, and more. But unlike other streaming solutions, you can still multitask—send emails or surf the web—while enjoying what’s on the TV screen. It works across platforms—Android tablets and smartphones, iPhones, iPads, Chrome for Mac and Windows (more to come), so your personal device is also now your remote control.

Cast the web to your TV
In addition to apps like Netflix, you can use Chromecast to bring a broad range of content available on the web to your big screen, thanks to a new feature in the Chrome browser that allows you to project any browser tab to your TV. From sharing your family photos to enjoying a video clip from your favorite news site, it’s as simple as pressing a button. This feature is launching in beta, but we’re excited for people to try it out and give us their feedback.

Google Cast SDK preview for developers
To ensure a great Chromecast experience over time, we've built Google Cast, a technology that enables developers to build consistent, intuitive multi-screen experiences across mobile devices and TVs. Today, we’re launching a preview version of Google Cast with more information for developers on our Google Developers blog. A handful of early developers are already working on enabling Google Cast technology in their apps, so more supported apps are coming soon. And while the Chromecast device is the first instantiation of Google Cast, we expect the technology to be embedded in a range of hardware from our partners in the future.

The new Nexus 7—the sharpest 7” tablet screen ever
Together with ASUS, we took what you loved about the original Nexus 7 and made it even better. The first thing you’ll notice is the sharpness of the screen: the 323 pixels packed into every inch of the screen makes it the world's highest-resolution 7-inch tablet. It’s lighter than ever, with more than nine hours of HD video playback and 10 hours of web browsing or reading. Nexus 7 now features stereo speakers and virtual surround sound from Fraunhofer (the inventors of the MP3 format), giving you rich and immersive audio.

Android 4.3—a sweeter Jelly Bean
Nexus 7 is the first device to ship with Android 4.3, the newest version of Android. Tablets are perfect for sharing with others, so in Android 4.3, we're introducing restricted profiles, which let you limit access to apps and content. For example, restricted profiles enable parental controls, so certain family members are prevented from accessing mature content. Likewise, retail stores can use tablets to show off product information, and shops can use tablets as point of sale systems. Android 4.3 also now supports Bluetooth Smart technology, opening the door to mobile apps that connect to new devices like fitness sensors. Android 4.3 is rolling out to Nexus devices starting today.

Ready to Play
The new Google Play Games app brings your friends together with the games you love, where you can invite a friend and start challenging gamers around the world, compete for top achievements, and race to the top of the leaderboard. You can also enjoy the world’s largest collection of eBooks, listen to millions of music tracks and immerse yourself in thousands of movies, TV shows, magazines and apps on Google Play. Plus, Nexus 7 comes loaded with your favorite Google apps, like Chrome, Maps, YouTube, Gmail and Google Now.

How to get Chromecast and the new Nexus 7
Starting today, the Chromecast device is available for $35 on Google Play, Amazon.com and BestBuy.com. It will be available in Best Buy stores across the U.S. starting July 28. For a limited time, you also get three months of Netflix included. More info available in Google Play.

Nexus 7 starts at $229, and is available in the U.S. beginning July 30 (with more countries coming soon!). Buy Nexus 7 online on Google Play, or check it out at Best Buy, Gamestop, Walmart, Staples, Office Max, Office Depot, Amazon, Home Shopping Network, Radio Shack, J&R and B&H Photo. Nexus 7 (LTE) is coming soon with support for T-Mobile and Verizon in the coming weeks. Learn more on our Nexus site.

Posted by Sundar Pichai, SVP, Android, Chrome & Apps

Shooting on the street

A volte girovagando per le strade ci si imbatte in qualcosa di inaspettato, uno sguardo, una luce, due ruote del genere...Allo stesso modo vogliamo sorprendervi positivamente con i nostri prodotti tutti visibili qui:
www.CaraibiRockers.com
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Sometimes wandering around the streets you come across something unexpected, a look, a light, two-wheeled like these ...Similarly we want to surprise positively with our products all visible here:
www.CaraibiRockers.com

Airplane

...and fly away...

CALIFORNIA COOL | MLLE MADEMOISELLE | FALL 2013 LOOKBOOK

Obsessing over the Mlle Mademoiselle Fall 2013 lookbook. The styling, the location, the film-like quality of the photos, the model's hair... don't even get me started on that leopard print jacket.

Their e-boutique launched today and all the California cool pieces from the lookbook are now available. So yea, my bank account is now in serious danger.

Click below to see more from the lookbook...