Robots Upside Your Head

Robot step to this I dare you.

Gap Jeans...Rule?

When I heard that Gap had a new designer that was rumored to be relaunching their denim line, I didn't think twice. I'd seen Gap go through many updates was never impressed with the results. Today my mind has been changed much to my complete surprise.

Gap has come out with a line of skinny jeans that are absolutely fabulous! I bought the pair on the right and am completely satisfied with the quality and cut of the jean. The only thing I would change given the opportunity to throw my two cents in, would be to make the back pocket look a little trendier. Apart from that I have no complaints....including the $60 price tag.

I'm so excited that companies like J.Crew and Gap have started to become more trendy. Although J.Crew is still preppy at heart, they've added some detail and flair that cannot be disliked. Their shoe line and jewelry is amazing and I'm truly excited to see their new styles when I get a catalog in the mail each season. It's semi reminiscent of the way I felt about Banana Republic a few years ago when they brought in a new jewelry designer when it was still original. I hope Gap continues down this path and that other similar stores take note. We have been in serious need of a non-designer jean that fits like it is one.

SHE WOLF

"Sitting across a bar staring right at her prey
It's going well so far, she's gonna get her way
Nocturnal creatures are not so prudent
The moon's my teacher, and I'm her student"

Shakira certainly is a she wolf. I'd like to think I'm one too from time to time. Finally, a cool and sultry dance song just in time for the end of the summer.

Check it out: Shakira - She Wolf

Robots: Street Art from Anonymous Artist

Double Bot: Black and White = Good vs. Evil? Racial Harmony? Technological take over?
The double bot poses many questions to its viewer.
Thought provoking; no?

RED: Near Museum of Contemporary of Art

BLACK: Near Urban Outfitters - Rush and Walton

Oh no you diiiidn't

Not before Labor Day, not in the summer...NEVER.

Robot part deux

Spotted near whole foods.

With a body like Arnold and a Robot face.

Robot Takeover

Robots have been spotted all over the city. Werd up

Ya heard??

Plants and Animals - They're cool. Give 'em a listen.

Choice tracks off their 2009 album - Parc Avenue: Bye Bye Bye and Feedback in the Field

Fall's New Look -Get ready cause this ain't funny

Walking home from work tonight I was surprised to feel a slight chill in the air. As depressing as that initial inkling that summer is coming to an end, fall always brings with it a feeling of promise and excitement for me. Maybe it’s leftover from those glorious first few days of high school when you learned the boys you had grown up with had better looking older brothers with licenses or how I felt when I packed up the car each year on my way back to college. You never knew what you had in store, but you were ready for it.
With fall just around the corner, it’s inevitable that with the change in temperature there will be an equally dramatic change in fashion. At least I hope. I’d like to see this fall’s fashion go the way of Stephanie Tanner during a select few of the early years. If America can embrace leggings, rompers, and those ridiculous inverted pants that were in Interix’s window this summer, then they should fall at a modified Stephanie Tanner’s stylish feet.

Yes, we know this look didn’t turn out pretty…but how great was it for a little while? Something about this early look is reminiscent of the gorgeous Debbie Harry full of spunk and attitude. Now I’m not suggesting you go out and get a mullet or copy some of Stephanie’s teenage looks. All I’m saying is that it’s time for fashion to do something new and these two looks should be your inspiration. Something edgy in a feminine way. And it wouldn't hurt if you were listening to the Yeah Yeah Yeah's while shopping.

Question

Question: Why was Danielle Fishel (aka Topanga) picked to host the Dish (Poor man's Talk Soup) on mystyle network? She doesn't have the street cred to rip on other celebrities.

UPDATED Question: Why can I not find her DUI picture anywhere online?

Mommy Dearest...

Mom! Stop spamming me with your political banter. I can't take it anymore!

Since my mother has taken a liking to the Internet, I now receive several politically charged emails a week. Generally they are her liberal "touche" to her conservative counter parts. Sometimes they are designed as purely informative. The back and forth email aftermath they cause, to which I am cc'd on every reply all, is extremely annoying.

So now despite our near identical political opinions, I immediately delete all emails in my inbox sent from my mother (or anyone for that matter) containing political content.

Mother, I respect your spirit; I really do. You have more spunk then Hubble Gardner's Katie Moroski, but for God's sake give it a rest. Your rebellious nature is cause for concern.

NYC Prep - Tonight's Episode Recap

Tonight's show (the finale I think) wasn't my favorite show of the season, but it was ok. It centered around the end of the school year and Jessie's fashion show. I must admit...she looked semi cool in these episodes after getting professional make up and hair but I won't retract my stance that she doesn't have what it takes to be the HBIC. There was a lot of focus around Jessie and PC saying goodbye which was boring.

PC catches Taylor in a lie was pretty funny...as his head does a serious swivel when she admits to going to a concert in Brooklyn and then looks confused when she realizes she got busted for previously using a fight with her mom as an excuse.

My favorite part was Sebastian's oath for next year "This year's been a lot about quantity. Next year I'm going to try for quality. I need to settle down. A smaller number of girls, but really really hot ones."

Finally...Camille needs to chill out...New York is not hers and she's insane if she thinks otherwise. I'm not a fan of her creepy power trip, and I'm hoping she gets put back in her place in a future episode. You heard Camille. New York is MINE!

Yeah Yeah Yeah's Lead Singer Rules

I'm very late in the game, but I just realized that the Yeah Yeah Yeah's are so awesome and a must on anybody’s playlist. I knew the minute that the lead singer came out on stage at Lollapalooza dressed in the above, that this band was someone to take notice of. Wearing moccasin boots and neon body paint completed her fabulous look and she and the rest of the bad put on such a fun show. I also admittedly have been listening to zero on remix for the past two days and recommend you do the same.

NYC Prep Character Analysis

Despite really bad reviews, I love NYC prep. The show is so awesome and hilarious, however, I think they should have cast it differently. Below is who I would keep or cut. Enjoy.


Jessie- CUT!

Jessie has been cast as the man senior bitch...a role that requires more than just cool clothes and a sweet internship (looks, a sense of fun, going to parties, friends?). She is judgmental, mean, and boring. Get ridda.


Kelli - More Screen Time

Kelli is a much better head bitch than Jessie and has much more going on in her story line. She has adoring friends, guys after her, and attends parties. She also has an edge and I adored when she was rude to the Harvard faculty member with a bad case of thesbian voice. I was also pleasently suprised when she told her love interest Sebastian that she wasn't interested. Telling the camera that she was "nobodies sloppy seconds".



PC - Depends on sexual preference

PC is pretentious and generally irritating unless he goes the gay route. He tries so painfully hard to not try that watching him is just pretty frustrating. I do love when he's flirting with older gay guys and a little unsure of himself. If that storyline continues...keep him on the show. Otherwise I'm not interested in seeing him go to college to meet "new people". He met new people on the last episode who ended up whispering that he was gay and resulted in him flicking them off.


Taylor - Keep!

Taylor should be kept because she doesn't care about any of the other loser cast members. She also has an early 90s vibe that I respect.

Camille - Keep


Camille should stay...just look at that picture. She's one of the most condescending characters and hangs with a total spazz that is not featured as one of the shows regulars. Also one of her eyes doesn't open all the way making her point of view all the more entertaining.



Sebastian - Keep
I love Sebastian and he is a vital part of the show. He's the only person on the show that seems to want to have fun, however rehearsed. It's hilarious to watch him ask for numbers with no prior conversation or context and flip his hair mid conversation.

Jimmy - Keep!

Jimmy's recently broke up with his goth girlfriend after she became jealous of his music career. Oh wait...wrong show.

Diary of a Mad Frat Man

I never considered myself old until last weekend. I was at the pool at my building when I heard chanting. Across the pool I could see a group of about five guys in their early to mid twenties all shirtless and grunting, rolling in a cooler of beer.

Usually this wouldn't really bother me , but in addition to being shirtless, two of the guys were wearing lei's (Blink Blink, Headshake Headshake) and matching purple hats with their names embroidered across the front (Mick pictured above). On principal, I had to feel slightly nauseous. In the span of one hour the pool had been infiltrated by more and more of these mutant frat boys.

In all of my college experience I had never encountered a crew like this. It was as if Mick had picked up a brochure from Student City and replicated it to a tee. As time wore on and Mick grew bolder from his Natty light courage he began to hit on girls at the pool. The longer he was there the more incredulous I became that he actually existed. My friend and I agreed that this had to be documented.

Taking less than subtle pictures of Mick was seriously hilarious. I'm not sure why he thought we were snapping pics of him, but it was well worth it. Cheers Mick, next time no matching hats please.

City Wasps

Hi City Wasps,

I've noticed that many of you have gotten comfortable with the bohemian/sloppy hippy look. That's ok (I guess) but please use some originality when you try to dress outside of your comfort zone.

To the left is the City Wasp's most beloved part of their boheiman costume - the american apparel tulip skirt (Dunnn dunnn dunnn). Pairing this skirt with a v-neck or tank top is the foundation of the costume. This can be worn by non-wasps also but for non costume reasons.

Adding a pair of sandals, some jewelry (hopefully including a peace sign) and a headband worn around the forehead completes the City Wasps's costume. There is nothing wrong with this costume, however it's fairly transparent. I'm onto you City Wasp.