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2009 was a year of changes, connections and lost connections with friends near and far, new jobs and new experiences, move-ins and move-outs, the realization of on-going love, and most of all missing certain cities so much and missing the creativity and inspiration they once filled you with. Here's a look back at the great things in 2009 (some 07/08) that brought me huge inspirations, and hoping that this post and the resurfacing of certain things will open the flood gates of inspiration.

As the days pass, I'll be posting photos and tid-bits or stories of everything and anything that brings me any kind of inspiration. What inspires you?

Band of the Month: THE LOOK + Contest!

The Look is a pop/rock band from Seattle, WA. The band's members include Andrea Valdez on lead vocals, Abdon Valdez on drums, Eric Freistadt on boards/guitar and Nick Lawrence on boards/guitar. Since their start in 2004, they have won over fans with songs like, "This Is How We Shake", "We Are Electric" and my personal favorite "Lose Control." They have played a countless numbers of shows throughout the Northwest and have done some stints at the Vans Warped tour, an appearance at the Bamboozle Music Festival in New Jersey, and the Virgin Music festival in Canada! They are set to start recording this September and a full-length album will be available before the new year!

They will be posting some new songs on their myspace page shortly, keep checking out for that!

Head on over to reccenter.com for THE LOOK updates, news, music, photos and videos that you wont find anywhere else!

For a complete list of shows and band bios/info visit the band website, wearethelook.com!



Chica y Bella has worked with THE LOOK and is proud to be giving away 2 necklaces!

The contest will run for one week and you can enter as many times as you'd like. Leave a comment on this post and the winner will be chosen by whoever leaves the most creative, LOVE-filled comment!

Contest ends August 15th at midnight. GOOD LUCK!!!

Mona from Seattle

your name: Mona

where are you from? Seattle

what are you wearing? Society for Rational Dress coat that I lost, United Bamboo shirt, Topshop gilet, and Loeffler Randall shoes.

what inspires you style wise? People, nature, architecture, and for celebs I guess The Sartorialist counts...

I love the way she layers her clothing and uses neutrals in a way that is not even close to being boring!