Don’t Sleep
March 31, 2008
Yes, DC’s very own streetwear mini mall is taking shape on Florida Ave, and they’re celebrating with a party at Chloe this Thursday! Get there early!
Yum
March 29, 2008
Thanks, Flickrer Eric Carl. The book of 70s logos and typefaces that you uploaded to your account are making me freak out! (With joy, duh.)
Some highlights:
Spring Fete
March 28, 2008
I probs don’t need to tell anyone that the National Cherry Blossom Festival starts tomorrow. (Is March seriously, like, over? Jesus!) However, feel free to ignore the schedule that the Man has imposed on these trees. They’ve already started blooming, and they’re all over the city. Save yourself the hassle of the Metro (sure to [...]
Object Lust
Do I only love this because it’s a vintage knock-off? Do I love or hate the idea of vintage knock-offs? Why does buying at American Apparel cause all sorts of moral quandries?
pic from AA site
Hey MK!
March 27, 2008
You’re the cutest little Edie Laura Courtney Beale Ingalls Love Wilder I e’er did see.
Yellow Fever
Our buddies at Yellow Fever are spinning a reggae set at 18th st Lounge tonight from 10pm on….everyone knows the weekend starts on Thursday! Get into it if you love a) asianz b) reggae or c) all of the above.
pic from their awesome myspace
Boum!
March 26, 2008
Looking to do some hip-swiveling this weekend? If so, I suggest that you attend Friday’s Soiree Disco at Chroma. It will be, in the words of DJ Chris Burns, “very sexy.” Dress how he describesthe club: “proper with lazers.” Capiche?
Please note the classic acrylic nails that the model is sporting!
You must RSVP for this event! [...]
Wake n’ bake
March 25, 2008
Ugh–getting out of bed in the morning. What a horrendous activity. It’s become slightly less harrowing now that the weather is lightening up, but for me, it will always be a challenge–which I why I like to give myself little things to look forward to in the morning, like Intelligenstia coffee (available at Sticky Fingers), [...]
“Women to Watch”
March 24, 2008
Zoe Strauss makes the best pictures. I could not wait to post this item because I am so obsessed with her poetic and razor-sharp images.
One of my favorite pictures; the first one of hers that I ever saw. I am pretty sure this woman is dead now.
You can see her and ten other incredible photographresses [...]
DCinema
March 21, 2008
Michael Haneke’s new film “Funny Games” has been getting a lot of attention since it came out–and rightfully so. Dude rules at making movies. But don’t let the hullaballoo surrounding this release distract from his excellent past work–which, lucky for us DC folks, has been playing at the Goethe Institute for the past month! Unlucky [...]
Welcome Emily!
March 20, 2008
Welcome Emily, our newest blog poster extraodinaire! (She also happens to accomplish amazing outfits with vintage pieces and does not scoff at the Olsens’ fashion sensibilities). See post below re: the sage Sartorialist.
Sartorialist at the Adamson
In honor of the Sartorialist’s show at the Adamson Gallery, I am going to post some of my favorite (seasonally appropriate) Sartorialist shots.
The show ends April 26th. Go!
I Love Scandinavians
March 18, 2008
If it hasn’t been made apparent yet, I love them for all their coldness and quirkiness. Lykke Li has stolen my heart with her bun and beautiful song. Is there too much music on this blog lately? It’s because all my records are still packed after moving and I have to troll the internet for [...]
Dear Gemma,
I saw you at the bodega last night! I am pretty sure you were buying food. Good for you!
This Week
March 17, 2008
Plan it now.Thursday: DJ Name Names (Ian Svenonius) “Bohemian Groove” at Bourbon
Ian is part of a new line-up of DJ’s every Thursday at Bourbon. Expect great tunes to get D.C. dancing again.
The Future of Fashion
March 12, 2008
Is mono-chromatic uniforms in shades of gray/grey with a heavy militaristic vibe, while we do the bidding of the robots that control us. Thanks for getting us a bit closer, Santi.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9JI0GXkARQ]
Spring Scarves
March 10, 2008
Yes, yes, we know ethnic prints are in, so let’s talk about the best way to incorporate them chicly, without looking like a peace corps kid gone overboard. Spring scarves are a great way to brighten an outfit and make you feel like the sun. You can get gorgeous woven ones, dripping with color, from [...]
Best Band Makeover
March 8, 2008
pic from their myspace
Glass Candy have left the Shattered Theater, and its post-punk guitars, and re-vamped themselves as disco divas. Their new tracks are totally awesome–not to mention their stylin’ update to disco fashion. Somebody book them at Garutachi!
Jesse Kamm
March 7, 2008
Hand-numbered clothes? Limited production with the environment in mind? Yes, please! Jesse Kamm produces only 50 garments of each of her design and preaches quality over quantity.
pic by abbey druckere
Let Your Motto Be Your Resistance
March 5, 2008
Did you miss this amazing and touching exhibit of photographs at the National Portrait Gallery? It’s alright, the Smithsonian put it up online too, so you can browse at your leisure. The pics are gorgeous and after seeing them, I immediately went home to google a lot of the subjects that I didn’t recognize. Don’t [...]
It-Bags
Ok, so I would never wear anything that was all-over print designer logos. And I am pretty sure I won’t ever buy a bag for thousands of dollars because Nicole Richie did–I don’t need her to think I am cool. But I do want a beautiful, unique, well-made bag to house all the shit i [...]