You've been Papped...

Introducing our new "Snap the Pap!" feature...

Snap the Pap! is a new weekly feature for the Hebe blog... until the novelty wears off that is!?

The aim of the game is simple, snap the Pap (a.k.a. the new office boy, Marcus Carlsson, who is on loan from Sweden until April) when he's least expecting it, and send the photo in to us. For every genuine photo of the Pap, well send you a super tasty Daim bar... mmm, Swedish delights!

Shang Ting did suggest we called it "Slap the Pap!". Please note that there is a big difference between non-contact photo stalking, and physical harm.

So we don't get into any legal crazieness, let's say we'll keep handing out the chocolate for photos we recieve before 28 February 2011. One bar per person. One bar per photo - don't photo copy the same picture over and over and think it will be a happy pre-easter!?

The Hebe Week In Pics

We loved this at @ The NeighbourhoodThe horses that pass us by each morning at the officeOur dad attempts to use the iPad at the office (again)We meet with Dave Beer to talk projectsBagel fever hits the Hebe officeLee, Shang Ting, Marcus and Dom out in Milo, LeedsLee and Shang Ting enjoy a bit of Yo! Sushi

The Northern Art Prize In Pictures

Hebe Winter Life in Diana Mini

Leeds Street Style: 24/01/2011

Liam
Assistant Manager of Blue Rinse

Top: Vintage
Bottom: Grin
Shoes: Vintage
Coat: Vintage
Belt: Vintage
Scarf: Vintage
Ring: Vintage

Daisy
3rd Year Fashion Student

Top: American Apparel
Shoes: Vans
Watch: Nixon
Jewellery: Gift+found+key+ring pull
Tights: Primark

Mark
Owner of CHIMP

Top: Rebel8
Bottom: Levi's
Shoes: HUF Choice
Belt: Louis Vuitton
Hat: Rebel8

My Thoughts:

What I notice of UK's retail scene is it's dominated by big brands compared to the Far East. Even if you spend £50 on a dress, there is still a good chance that you could bump into someone wearing the same at a party.

For that matter, accessories are a great way to create a distinctive look. I love seeing people like Liam and Daisy, they slowly collect their jewellery from markets, friend's gifts, or items that are interesting to them. You may buy their clothes, but you can never copy their charm bracelet.

Another person that is always working hard on the individuality style in the city, Mark Bedford, the owner of CHIMP. By seeing the brands he is wearing, maybe we can get an idea of what's he would recommend in the shop. I'm also a reader of his stylish blog, but he kind of stopped for a while, let's hope he'll be back on it soon.