The world’s first vaccine to cure alcoholism is in clinical trials in Chile. Addictions to alcohol are linked to those who usually have social issues. Often needing a drink to “loosen up,” they are driven to drinking by a particular malfunction–a malfunction referenced as: SHYNESS. The vaccination is said to help with a chemical imbalance, which is only a small sector of …
Doin’ It In The Park.
Exploring the culture and social impact of New York’s basketball scene, Bobbito Garcia a.k.a Kool Bob Love and Kevin Couliau directed an independent documentary that brings you into the culture, definition and history of summer B-Ball in New York City. Doin’ It In The Park is about Pick-Up Basketball. Co-director, Garcia and Couliau visited a total of 180 courts throughout …
When Stripes Attack.
Verticals, horizontals, black, white, retro–there are so many stripes that it is hard to keep track. Bold graphics have recently taken over the runways, and that only means that the retail experience for Spring 2013 will include an overwhelming amount of stripes. Brace yourselves, because this ‘megatrend’ will be seen everywhere, from apparel to accessories. It is certainly safe to say …
This Song Will Make You Jump.
Theophilus London spends most of his time jetsetting across the globe–currently in Paris–but all the while, he’s been making a name for himself on the DJ scene, getting down with some of the best up-and-coming electronic and hip-hop producers in town. TL recently remixed Rihanna’s “Jump” with French producer Club Cheval. New music from last name London is always welcomed. …
Right On the Monáe.
Janelle Monáe is the new face of CoverGirl® and we couldn’t be happier. Props to CoverGirl® for stepping outside of the box from ‘Easy and Breezy,’ Girl Next Door’ to pompadour hair, black and white wearing hipster. CoverGirl® is often known for the more traditional fair; however, their selection of Monáe is far from traditional. Her look is the exact revamp …
Alphabet Soup.
Dee & Ricky are best known for their Lego® brooches, which quickly got the attention of a number of fashion industry leaders like Marc Jacobs and Kanye West–the crafty little Lego® heart was the breakthrough piece needed to make the Staten Island duo relevant. They have since partnered up with Casio, Pony footwear, and now with LA based designers, Joyrich, for …
The Pie Hole: Baked Little Piggies.
And this little piggy made for a real treat. These Piggy Breads make for a delish gift for your friendly cubicle mate or a high sodium gift for your annoying neighbor. How schmancy will you sound when you present them with a ‘moufflet?’ Meaning soft bread in French, it’s all in the presentation. So take your moufflet and become that ‘Suzy …
Times Are Rough.
If you haven’t yet heard, times are rough. Designers are getting ready for fashion week and fitting it in where they can. Collaborations are a thing of the now with designers launching ready to wear lines, giving way to a genre known as “speed to market.” This week MMM launched for H&M, and now Target is partnering up with Prabal …
Poisoned Candy: A Terrifying Truth or Urban Legend?
When it comes to poisoned candy, is there any real need to be alarmed? Has anyone ever died from poisoned candy? Year after year, we take our kids trick or treating and alert them and ourselves to the notion that they cannot eat the candy until every piece has been inspected–for fear of razor blades, needles and poison. The real …