Archive for July, 2009
you are judged by the company you keep
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009
It’s no secret that I’m more than a little obsessed with pop culture. I’m ok with the fact that I can spout off the names of all the Jolie/Pitt babies but I don’t know my kid’s social security number. I don’t mind that I can sing most any pop song recorded from 1974-2000 but I can’t remember what I wore yesterday. However, there are a few things I’d like to purge from my brain, including but not limited to every tune from the “Cocktail” soundtrack, a few tipsy evenings over the years and the entire existence of Jon and Kate Gosselin.
Tags: christian audigier, ed hardy, jon and kate plus eight, jon gosselin
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the kids from degrassi teach us a lesson about branding
Thursday, July 9th, 2009
The time was 1987. The place; Somerset, KY. I was a 13 year old dork with braces, an Olgilvie Home Perm and a few crazy dreams…
Tags: Degrassi, Degrassi High, Degrassi Junior High, Degrassi The Next Generation, Linda Schuyler, Ricky Schroder, Silver Spoons, Stephen Stohn
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life through my eyes: fashion show
Wednesday, July 8th, 2009
I’m a busy bee today so instead of “telling,” I’m “showing.” Here are a few fashion shots I’ve taken that I’m quite fond of. Enjoy!
Tags: fashion photography, photography, photos by carrie estok
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look at me: men-ny jeans
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
This just in! Hipsters wear skinny jeans!
Tags: brooklyn, fashion, hipsters, skinny jeans
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kenny powers is my hero
Monday, July 6th, 2009
I’m absolutely in love with the show “Eastbound and Down.” HBO sums it up as: “Relief Pitcher Kenny Powers was poised to rule the Big Leagues, but two things got in the way: his fading fastball and his insufferable personality. After a spectacular career flame-out, Kenny came home to Shelby County, NC and picked up a job as a substitute gym teacher (mostly so his brother Dustin would stop threatening to kick him out). He’s spent every moment since then cashing in the last of his dying fame while plotting his inevitable comeback… one beer at a time. ” Naturally, hilarity ensues.
Tags: Eastbound and Down, Kenny Powers
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stuff your piehole like a rockstar
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
Denny’s just launched their new late-night Rockstar Menu. I got pretty excited when I heard that, mainly because I always wondered what Anthony Kiedis from The Red Hot Chili Peppers would taste like, but much to my chagrin, it’s the traditional diner fare that they’re talking about. The menu, which is available from 10 pm to 5 am, boasts such entrees as “The Sumwich,” created by Sum 41, “Band of Burritos,” from Good Charlotte, “After School Special,” courtesy of Gym Class Heroes and “Unstoppable Breakfast,” from Rascal Flatts. OK, so these bands aren’t exactly number one on my hit parade, but I applaud the concept.
Tags: Anthony Kiedis, Denny's, Red Hot Chili Peppers, RockStar Menu
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