Archive for April, 2009

Fresh Find…Old school Oakley Frogskins Original from the 80’s

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

Oakley Original Frogskin

Oakley Frogskins

Oakley Frogskin

Oakley Frogskin

I can remember begging my mom for these when I was about 8 years old.  I thought they were lost long ago.  So, to my surprise while I was digging through some boxs in my storage unit, I came across a box I could tell came from my moms house before she moved a few years ago.  I was curious to see what was inside so when I popped the box and saw these sitting in a case in near perfect condition, needless to say I was stoked.   I wore these when I was a kid but they were too big for my little head at the time.  Looks like putting them on freeze gave me time to grow into them.  I would like to thank my mom for this outstanding purchase.  I’ve been hype on these since day one so don’t think I’m new to this.  Try and find gun metal frames with red lenses today.  Can’t wait till I take my shoes out in 15 years.  Like a time capsule full of freshness.  What will I find next?  You’ll have to wait and see.

Wife of the week…Rachel Bilson

Monday, April 27th, 2009

Rachel Bilson who gained fame on the series The OC, is this weeks wife of the week.  Born on August 25th, 1981 Bilson grew up a LA native before going to San Diego to attend Grossmont College.  After encouragement from her father, she began acting after dropping out of school after only one year.  After a couple of roles in commercials, Bilson was able to land the role of Summer Roberts on the series The OC.  Here of some pictures of my new wife Rachel Bilson.  Enjoy.

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Dom Kennedy Show Onyx Thin in San Diego April 24th, 2009

Monday, April 27th, 2009
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Dom Kennedy

I decided to make the trip down to San Diego on April 24th to support our boy Dom.  The crowd at the Dom Kennedy show on Friday April 24th was hype to see a good show, and Dom didn’t disappoint.  If you are not familiar with Dom Kennedy, imeem his music and check him out.  He is a rising star for sure.  I want to thank Shawn at Onxy/Thin as well as out boy TK for showing us love.  Here are a few pictures from through out the night to get an idea of what type of night it was.

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 This was a unicorn that stumbled into the club and was looking to enjoy the show.  I think about 377,655 guys tried to catch her, but as unicorns usually do she got away.  If you have seen her, and are able to trap her my boy has issued a reward for her capture.

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Some people even wandered up from TJ(Mexico) hope I don’t have to worry about swine flu now.  From the looks of those TJ +2’s he might have something to worry about.  I’m not sure, but I think they were working that night.  Welcome to the Disaster ladies.

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They raffled off a bike, all I know is I did not win.  It’s cool though it looks like it was built for a Smurf anyway.  Baby Blue WTF??

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TK of the Wildboys

 

 All in all a great night, a good show, and a great crowd.  Thanks again to all of those who put the night together.

Ahhh Hellz Bellz Spring 2 drops!

Friday, April 24th, 2009

Hellz Bellz Spring 2

Hellz Bellz Spring 2

Hellz Bellz Spring 2

For those of you that sleep under rocks and don’t know about Hellz Bellz, it’s time you get on it.  Established as one of, if not the best female “street wear” lines out.  Hellz is back again dropping fire on the scene.  Call it “street wear”, call it whatever you want, but make sure you respect that they are on top of their shit.  Through the movement I have supported Hellz for their unique flare on the simple and complex.  The outlook of the brand is what I feel sets the standard for womens daily wear fashion.  Get it girls!  Too see the entire Spring 2 line click any of the pics above to be taken to the full line.  Be sure to stop by you local Hellz dealer to pick up some fire.

Primitive, Benny Gold, Stussy New Era 59-50’s for Spring/ Summer 09 ELM COMPANY SNEAK PEEK Summer 09

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

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Good clean design. Primitive fitted now available online. Click to buy.

 

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Benny did it! What did he do you may ask. Killed it with the matching New Eras and tee’s combo.  Stripes are a good look on this killer combo.  Available at Benny’s house

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Classic Logo and bright colors can’t miss for Stussy.  Available at Stussy Las Vegas and select stores.  Get it while you can.  You know Stussy never goes out of style.

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This is what’s new from the boys at ELM.  All I can say is I’ve seen it and I love it.  What can I say I’m a Elmer Fudd fan.  Wait and see.  Click the link and visit the Elm site for more info.  Rasically Rabbits.

Oh! I’m so Greedy right now. Greedy Genius unvails the Ocean Runner that will keep you cool all summer long.

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

 

Ocean Runner

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Greedy Genius offers a preview into their upcoming style, the Ocean Runner. With the name surfing as a bit of a tip-off, the shoe takes on subtle nautical characteristics mostly in the form of re-appropriated boat shoe characteristics. The shoe features tonal nubuck uppers with external lacing details along the heel and side panels. The branding is kept to a minimum except for the tongue area. No word yet on an official release date. courtesy of the boys at HypeBeast

My personal feeling on this shoe…It’s fire.  Greedy has has their misses in the past, but I feel this is a hit for sure. I hope they keep it limited.  No doubt a solid release good job to our boys at Greedy Genius.  I look forward to this season of kicks.

OVERLOAD X ROUGE STATUS COLAB DECK

Friday, April 17th, 2009
OVERLOAD X ROUGE STATUS

OVERLOAD X ROUGE STATUS

If you live in San Diego make sure you get your ass down to Overload skate shop in North Park. (30th street & University) You need to get this deck. Rouge Status has partnered up with one of the best skate shops in the country in OVERLOAD to create this deck, which I’m sure after seeing it will be the first of many to come. You can also purchase on line buy going to shopoverload.com. Don’t sleep on this one folks, if you need new wood, hell even if you don’t, this is too sick to miss.

Famous Stars & Straps Lasonic Stereo only 35 made

Friday, April 17th, 2009
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Gold Lasonic

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Ghetto Blastin

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Lasonic X F.S.S.

I have to tell you this radio is sick.  Famous Stars and Straps and Lasonic did it big this time.  Limited to 35 pieces. You can pick one up at Shopoverload.  Better grab one of these collectibles while you still can.  They are sure to sell out fast.

Summer Shades by Mosley Tribes

Thursday, April 16th, 2009

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So so fresh are these Mosley Tribes Glasses called the Bromley new for Summer 2009.  I’ll be grabbing a pair of these for sure.  Its a clean look once again for Mosley Tribe with this pair.  A classic Italian influence is adapted through the Horn/Gold frame and Spice Brown Gradient lens.   Sure to win with these on this Summer.

Super Shiny Gray Glasses

Super Shiny Gray Glasses

Next are these classic Super Sunglasses. They have a classic style,  with a fantastic frame shape.  These should be in everyones summer accessories.  Be sure to check out there site for a full collection.

The Dita Grandmaster Two

The Dita Grandmaster Two

This is the Grandmaster Two from Dita.  Made in Japan, this is the best quality money can buy.  At a retail price of  $500.00 you will truly get what you pay for.  Tinting is available, but why bother?  Rock these to the club with the fresh tee and fedora.

Dita Dynasty

Dita Dynasty

For the ladies this Summer I think this Dita Dynasty is a great look.  With a bordeaux & champagne gold frame and rose gradient lens these will keep you apart from the baby hippos that shop at sunglass hut.  Retail is $375.00

Dita Confidante

Dita Confidante

I personally love these.  The Dita Confidante.  Once again available in clear lenses but available tint.  This frame is Lavender Crystaline w/ Smoke Swirl with 10k gold accents (rivets,wirecores, and ball hinges) and the frame constructed from handcrafted Zyl Acetate these are ridiculously sexy.  If you can pull these off, you control the Summer. No need to tint, but it might look good none the less.  Retail is $375.00

As the Summer comes I’ll offer more sunglasses to protect your fresh.  Get hype, Summers comin!

Summer!!

Thursday, April 16th, 2009

It’s almost summer.  40 days to be exact. You know what that means? Boats, booze, and bitches. Obviously for you guys that don’t fancy the boats, pool parties are the only other option. I’ve included a list of pools you should bless with your presence this summer. For those of you that don’t live on the west coast please read on in envy.

taobeach   Tao Beach in The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd S., 702-388-8338 Opens 4-18

-  Ahh sweet Tao, so right yet so wrong. Why do they spend so much money on the place and then ruin it when they let fat girls and guys who wear  sunglasses at night in the clubs? Let’s hope they keep it clean this summer at the Beach. This used to be a secret hidden pool where you had to know somebody, that knows somebody, that gave somebody a blowjob once to get in. Now, its open to all. They still supposedly only let people in who are hype for el pipe but I was there on 2 occassions last summer and someone was slippin at the door. Fer sher. Hopefully, they’ll get it together this year and make it as magical as it should be.

 

wetrepublic1 Wet Republic- inside the MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd S., 877-880-0880 Opens 4-18-09

- Ignore the fact that you actually have to walk through that hotel to get there, this is actually a pretty cool pool. Also ignore the fact that they give out free passes to whichever troll walks through that club Studio 54. If you can get past those, you have one more challenge. Ignore the fact that the last time I was there it rained cottage cheese and has-been stripper stds. You ask, is there such thing as a “has been stripper”? Yes, and they come in packs to Wet Republic. Girls that at one point used to be tight and now have let themselves go because they stopped getting the good shifts at the rhino on fri and saturday nights. Now their other hot friends won’t dare tell them that they look like shit and that their bathing suit has lint balls on them. Anyways,  I like this place because its set up super sweet and they always have a rad dj on deck. If you can look past all the negatives of walking inside MGM, cover your mouth through the casino to avoid getting big whoofs of high kick karate and old spice, you will find Wet Republic very pleasing. Enjoy!

mondrian Mondrian Hotel 8440 W Sunset Blvd (at Between Queens Road and Olive Drive)
West Hollywood, CA 90069

-This place I have few words for. It’s classy, chic, and for fucksakes its in WeHo. Everyone knows there aren’t any bad things in WeHo. It’s a lot more chill mode than the other pool but you are sure to have plenty of dirty eye candy, if you’re into that type of stuff. The Morgan’s Hotel Group actually does it right everytime they try. The Mondrian in Scottsdale is also a dosey. Orange skin and blonde hair everywhere. Looks like a fucking creamsicle from a helicopter. 

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Hard Rock Hotel Downtown San Diego 

This place! For being in SD they have put together a nice little schwanky place to chill on Sundays. It also opens this weekend on the 19th. The drinks are retardid and the crowd is so so. Most of the party scene from San Diego don’t attend this because of the overwhelming presence of newbies of downtown. I swear this place puts ads in the fucking east county newspaper or something. If you don’t party downtown ever, why decide to travel on a SUNDAY, which is God’s day, to come take up space at a pool you live nowhere close to? I mean, we know who you are. Your pink flip flops match your pink skirt and you are wearing 7 tanktops in different shades of pink. It’s not just you. The guys come in their “I just went to mission beach and bought these trunks” outfits and wear oakleys. The dudes come in like 10 deep too and all stand around. One guy in the group will take his shirt off and the rest will just stand and sweat. I see you people, and you bother me. You win though, I stay out of the Hard Rock pool. Maybe this year it will be different? They are under new management and have put some mohawk guy who I swear used to do the same thing at this club I went to before I was fucking 21. He’s like 129 and hes working the VIP of hardrock. Anyways, yeah, that guy is promising a whole new world like Aladdin. I’ll try once and if I see one square billed hat to the side with super skinny spy glasses or a fat girl with denim skirts on IM OUT! Ill stick to the tanning beds and patio dining/drinking. It’s not that serious.

Now get out from your computer and go do some situps! You’re ruining it for the rest of us.