It is not light that we need, but fire; it is not the gentle shower, but thunder. We need the storm, the whirlwind, and the earthquake. Frederick Douglass
Monthly archive August, 2006
False Idols, Gossip Sources, and Shop SoHo

False Idols, Gossip Sources, and Shop SoHo

So… I upgraded to the new blogger (all the cool kids were doing it) and I hate it. I hate that stupid Navigation bar at the top and none of my secret codes seem to work to make it go away. Looks like the switch to WordPress may be sooner than I thought! Anyway… The...
P.S. Sup

P.S. Sup

So, I realize I forgot to tell you about Yana this morning! … Sorry I was in kind of a rush. Anyway– my designer a la moment is Yana Gorbulsky of Supayana. From her site: Supayana is a one-of-a-kind clothing line run by New York designer Yana Gorbulsky. She was born in Moscow and now...
Steals and Sample

Steals and Sample

Be sure to stop by Planet LuLu for their sample sale this evening. Make sure you sign up on their site, as its not too late to get invited! Look for great deals on denim (Red Engine, Joes, 575, Blue Cult, and exclusive brands you have to click to see!) The sale will also have...
From Borough to Burrow.

From Borough to Burrow.

Image from Brooklyn Sky’s catalogue So… I’ve recovered from the road race. Running for 7.1 miles gave me a lot of time to think, and naturally my mind drifted to fashion and fall’s latest trends. Ok that’s a total lie. Actually all I really thought was “Why does this hurt so much?” “Why is my...
CBR,  Existential Swipe, FRR, Backup

CBR, Existential Swipe, FRR, Backup

Cardboard Robot makes great tee shirts. Not only are the designs aesthetically pleasing, the images are thought provoking, funny, ironic, and the site generally appeals to that side of me that I tend to (but shouldn’t) keep hidden from most of the world. Cardboard Robot is a gang of the craziest misfits, dorks, & geeks...
Adore, Free undies, great contests, ebay all-stars and prelayed responses

Adore, Free undies, great contests, ebay all-stars and prelayed responses

Fashion! Freebies! Contests! Sweet Deals and a “get out of trouble free” card… what more could you want on a Wednesday? First the fashion. Adore Vintage is great site that combines a detailed look book along with a store that specializes in helping you achieve that vintage look. Personally, I usually think “vintage” stuff is...
M-F, DNA, Hyphy

M-F, DNA, Hyphy

Days of our Lives* Ah, my last summer before I dive head first into the real world. I figure my parents and friends will just give up on me if I go back and do any more schooling, and they’re right of course, 19 years spent in a classroom should just about do it… Anyway,...
The Future: Wooden't you like to try something new? Dyeing for the perfect T... Sleep walking.

The Future: Wooden’t you like to try something new? Dyeing for the perfect T… Sleep walking.

Urban Eyes are smiling All of that studying over the past couple of months has me seeing double… literally. It’s time for some new glasses. The process is super annoying… especially since it brings me back to the first time I learned I had bad vision, back in the 5th grade. I was so traumatized...
The Art of Shopping for MyShape/ Milla / Belize

The Art of Shopping for MyShape/ Milla / Belize

Your Shape/ MyShape A while back I told you about MyShape... The site has improved much since its humble beginnings and is ready to offer you a new way to shop: with your body in mind. Stepping far away from the “pear-shape” “apple-shape” classifications, MyShape allows you to input your measurements for a personalized shape...
Is it hot in here... or is just me?

Is it hot in here… or is just me?

Need to know what direction your life is going? Trying to stay level-headed? Wondering exactly how hot you are? Well you can do all these things in style with Individual Icons. I don’t remember exactly how I learned about Individual Icons (I think it was a suggestion based on a suggestion…. like a riddle wrapped...
Winning Girl, Strong Girl and Losers from the 90s

Winning Girl, Strong Girl and Losers from the 90s

Congratulations to Courtney! She entered the GirlShop contest on this site and won a pair of sexy skinny jeans! I hear from a source that she’s quite a catch- D.C. better watch out- there’s nothing more dangerous than a hot woman in a pair of designer jeans… Speaking of sexy jeans, nothing tops them off...
Detroit Gets Crafty... Urban Socialites Everywhere... and a cool contest!

Detroit Gets Crafty… Urban Socialites Everywhere… and a cool contest!

Love the Mitten You gotta love the glove… no wait… that’s Gary Payton… (basketball reference for those who don’t know/ don’t care). You gotta love the mitten…. Good ol’ Detroit is back! Buckle your seat belt-belts because the 2006 Detroit Urban Craft Fair looks like its definitely going to be a ride! (I really should...