Check out these paintings by Mike Monteiro. I’m not sure, but it seems like the theme is stuff we all want to say but no one does. Seriously, there are a ton of gems here.

I don’t know about you, but I look at a transit map of New York City and immediately get nauseous. I mean I’m not a Boy Scout, but even if I was, I doubt I could find a goddamn thing on those maps. Which is why I am more than thrilled that next month the MTA will be implementing a newer cleaner map. A long overdue upgrade from that late 80′s bullshit.

Aside from having a ridiculously good looking site, the guys at Neef Louis really know their shit when it comes to good looking vintage decor. Based in Amsterdam (another reason they rule), they specialize in the gently used and well loved. So if you’ve got the euros to spare, throw some change at this vintage one-stop-shop

Further bridging the gap between formal and casual, these new shoes from Spanish designer Hayon have the perfect blend of upscale class and sneaker charm. I love this new trend in shoes because it offers a lot of versatility. Good stuff. [via Limited Hype]

If your mom is the cell phone holster wearing, tennis playing, media junky type then this iphone case might be just the thing to brighten her day a bit. You can customize each case by uploading artwork of your own that they will print on it for you. Consider it macaroni art for the 21st century. Plus, if you’re not so artistically inclined they’ve got some of the coolest artwork around all ready for you.

Once again Uniqlo’s doing it big, except this time it’s the biggest in the world. That’s right, come May 15 Uniqlo will be opening a new flagship store in Shanghai, that will be the biggest store in the world. Jesus, if the consumer apocalypse is coming, Uniqlo just bumped themselves up into first horseman position.

Check the new headwear from designer Benny Gold. I love these hats not just because they’re damned good lookin’ but also because they really exude the kind of quality we at HM appreciate big time. It’s rare to find products in this mass produced consumer wasteland that let you feel good about your purchase, but these really do.