Archive for April 2008
Usher – Love in This Club – Official Video
I’m glad getting married didn’t cause Usher to get soft on us. I’m lovin’ his latest single, Love in This Club — the first single from his 2008 album, Here I Stand. The beat is sick and the dance routine near the end of the video shows us why he’s still the prince of R&B.
Pictures of the Bape LA Store
Although we got to Los Angeles on Friday, we didn’t check out the Bape LA Store until Saturday. The lines were wrapped around the block on Friday late afternoon (grand opening day) so we decided to come back on Saturday morning before they opened. Pictures aren’t allowed inside the store, but the guys were nice
A Look Inside the Don Ed Hardy Flagship Store
Tami and I flew down to Los Angeles this weekend to visit a couple of designers that we both love. The first up was the Ed Hardy Flagship store on Melrose Avenue. Ed Hardy features the designs of famous tattoo artist Don Ed Hardy, who is often referred to as the “Godfather of Tattoo.” Working
Megan Fox is FHM’s Sexiest Woman
Megan Fox tops FHM’s sexiest women list. Guess who’s at the bottom? Britney Spears. Oh, how times have changed! The 21-year-old model-actress beat out the likes of Angelina Jolie (No. 12), Rihanna (No. 14), Kim Kardashian (No. 17), Paris Hilton (No. 77) and last year’s champion, Jessica Alba (No. 3).
A Bathing Ape Opens Store in Los Angeles
The rumors of a Bape store in Los Angeles are officially true. After the huge entourage of fans and celebs alike in attendance of the grand opening , there’s no doubt the Bape machine lives on and lives strong. Peep the complete Bape LA store photos at SuperTouch and HomeRoom. Address Bape LA 8001 Melrose
Adidas ZX600 CLAW Sneakers
Love the brown, aqua and orange color combo on the latest addition to the Chris Law (Crooked Tongues) Adidas line. (via District)
Miss Sixty Kimberly Top Spring Dress at Azuki
Spring is here, and Azuki has justs received a few pieces of Miss Sixty like this Kimberly Top ($169) just in time for the beautiful weather.
Threadshow San Francisco
This weekend Tami and I embarked to the San Francisco Galleria to cover Thread Show. For those that haven’t heard of Threadshow SF, it’s an event that showcases emerging independent fashion designers. After last year’s fiasco of the Thread Show staff not being able to find our press credentials, we made sure to register early
Cocaine Mule Bags and Accessories
With the rapid hustle of the new millennium, everyone needs a good bag and Cocaine Mule delivers. Each bag is designed with the less is more ideal, but can expand to fit your ever changing lifestyle with their innovative snap and strap hardware. The snap and strap hardware system is a dedicated network of magnetic
Laguna Beach Jeans and Kristy Lee Cook
Anyone cop the hot jeans that Kristy Lee Cook wore on American Idol? I certainly do! If you’re looking for a pair, they’re made by Habitual Laguna Beach Jean Company and embroidered with custom studs. They make some pretty nice jeans for you boys too. ;)
Making the Band 4 Tour Dates for Danity Kane and Day26
My favorite boy and girl band along with Donnie Klang have officially announced their national tour dates. According to Bad Boy’s Web site: · 5/24 – Orlando, FL @ Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre · 5/25 – Miami, FL @ The Fillmore Miami Beach · 5/29 – New York, NY @ Hammerstein Ballroom · 5/30
A Look into Nigo’s Bape Empire
Ever wonder how large Nigo really lives? Check out this video created by Japanorama that takes a deeper look into his Bape fashion empire, and what really makes him tick.
Onitsuka Tiger Vending Machine in London
Selling clothing via vending machines is really taking off. Uniqlo started this idea a few years ago, and now brands like Onitsuka Tiger are jumping on the trend. It’s first sneaker vending machine opened this week near Carnaby Street in London. The machine carries up to 24 pairs of Onitsuka Tigers in 6 different shoe
Beta Testers Needed
Are you a style junkie? If so, let me know. Coming soon is a new Kineda community feature that’ll knock your pants off, and you could help make it even better. I need about 10-20 beta testers. Hit me up in the comments or contact form.
101Tokyo Contemporary Art Fair
In case you weren’t lucky enough to be in Tokyo last week to attend the 101Tokyo Contemporary Art Fair, PingMag has your back covered with some great photos of the event.
Bow Wow – Shortie Like Mine Music Video
Just a sweet song — Shortie Like Mine — for a nice ass Friday. Did anyone ever notice that the girl in the video is Angela Simmons from Pastry Footwear? Better known as the daughter of Rev Run from Run’s House. Nice cameo at the end eh?
Diddy – If I Were King – Fashion Documentary
Five years after being the only “Urban Designer” to win the coveted CFDA Award for menswear designer of the year — which is like taking home an Oscar, Diddy is trying to do it again. The MTV documentary If I Were King celebrates the 10th anniversary of Diddy’s Sean John fashion line. Find out how
Converse 100th Anniversary Goodies
Converse celebrates 100 years of making shoes this year! These star adorned shoes have been worn by everyone from pop rocker Avril Lavigne to hip hop rapper Common. To celebrate, they’ve released these limited edition key chains designed by Pepsi. The detail on them is phenomenal. Peep the story by USA Today on how Converse
Vote for Kineda in the 2008 Glam Network Awards
(Image used with permission from Acme Photography) The 2008 Glam Network Awards are here and Kineda has been nominated for the Best Lifestyle Publisher award, and the voting ends tomorrow! Head over to the Glam Network Awards website (no registration required) and show us your love by voting for Kineda in the Lifestyles category. If
Chocolate Pencils by Nendo and Tsujiguchi Hironobu
What better way to produce chocolate shavings for your dessert dishes than with a pencil shaped chocolate bar and sharpener? Chocolate-pencils are created by Tsujiguchi Hironobu of Nendo, the mastermind behind popular dessert shops like Mont St. Claire. Chocolate pencils come in a variety of cocoa flavors and intensities. Photos by H-STYLE/FG-MUSASHI. (via Dezeen)
A Fair Use Photo and Image Lesson
I learned a good lesson today in the use of photos on your blog found on the web — not every image is free. While looking for an image to use on my Vote for Kineda post a few weeks ago, I scoured the search engines for something that conveyed the feeling of being happy.
Kim Kardashian is the New Face of Bongo Jeans
Keeping Up With The Kardashians star Kim Kardashian has replaced Vanessa Minnillo as the new face and “booty” of Bongo Jeans. Her new ad campaign will run through Spring and Summer of 2008.
New Kids On The Block Reunion
The original boy band that started it all has reunited. Step by step… oooh baby…
Lara Johnston and Jesse Blaze Snider – MTV’s Rock the Cradle
I caught the premier of MTV’s newest show Rock the Cradle tonight. It’s a new reality competition series that pits the children of eight established musicians against one another for a shot at stardom: Olivia Newton-John’s daughter Chloe Rose Lattanzi Kenny Loggins’ son Crosby Loggins Eddie Money’s daughter Jesse Money Joe Walsh’s daughter Lucy Walsh
