celebrating the greats

With the mega hype of the Olympics going on it's tough to separate substance from flash. This is an example of patriotic advertising done right.

Extra Extra

I recently had the opportunity to be in a viral video done for the Samsung Instinct phone release in Canada. I am in the following 2 videos. Look out for me wearing the Uniqlo x Cassette playa. Scroll to 20seconds in and see me (right next to the girl ;) in case you didn't notice)



and in the background eating dinner on the right throughout the dinner scene




this is an interactive video (think choose your own adventure) so if you want to get the full impact of it, start watching from here.

Favorite S/S 09 Looks

Sorry for the lack of updates lately. No excuses just been lazy. Been meaning to this for awhile, but I'm going to post my favorite S/S looks. Menswear S/S collections are always weaker, but there were quite a few highlights for me. I'm just going to go through a few of my favorites.

Julius
Sometimes less is more. This look is fucking killer. From top to bottom this fits perfectly and sets a great mood. No unnecessary accessories, the pants are just the right length, and the boots compliment the jacket. Julius stays in it's lane, they know what they do well and stick to it.



Richard Chai
The whole nouveau-prep thing is overdone, and this isn't anything we havent seen before, but the styling is simply terrific. The fit of everything is spot on as well , slim but not obnoxiously so. Terrific spring/summer look.




Henrik Vibskov
I think this shirt is so awesome. The whole look is terrific and creatively put together. Someone buy me that shirt. PLEASE



Junya Wantanabe
The perfect mad men style.



Number (n)ine
Dont know why but i fucking love this. This is Clockwork orange meets the victorian ages on acid.

foodies (MTL edition)

First off i'd just like to say i really need a dSLR. That is so i can take nice pictures of my travels and i won't just have to blog about the food i ate while i was there.

I unfortunately didnt have time to research any particularly great restaurants to try, but i did hit up some well known spots (la banquise , la belle province , and the legendary swartz's deli).

I'd just like to say that Montreal poutine is overrated and i think you can better better poutine in Toronto. Just enjoy the pics of the food









Montreal smoked meat that was almost as good as Katz's. I'll at least say it's great value , less than half the price of Katz's.

from


photo credit to my friend Tom

More Jeans, More fun

Denim is something we all wear but often think little about. This short video features Gordon (owner of NY boutique Blue in Green) visiting some of the best denim shops in Japan. Well worth a watch if denim (and it's history) at all interests you.

NYC food round-up

Well this is a bit late, but better late than never. In my recent trip to NY we had planned to at least hit up some of the restaurants we had heard so much about.

The first meal there was a random hotel breakfast spot in midtown. The omelet i had was nothing special but damn does that croissant look good. Also never knew fresh apple juice could be worth $3, but damn was it ever.


Enjoy the pictures and my lazy food reviews (complete with spotty memory).





Next up was Joe's Pizza just off of bleeker st at 7 Carmine St.



My friend researched this spot which is known by many as the best pizza in the city. I was too starved to even bother taking a picture of this, but this was definitely well worth the trip. The pizza there was light, served hot with amazing flavorful and cheese. I recommend just the cheese or straight pepperoni so you can just enjoy the texture of the thin crust mixed in with the hot melty cheese with just the right amount of Mariana sauce. Unfortunately this was the only slice of pizza i tried in NY , but I'll be sure to compare next time i'm in town.

We made a stop by the MET on our first day there, and the cafe there while servicable is overpriced and really nothing special. Only took a pic because i was in tourist mode.



One of my favorite meals in NY without a doubt was at the iconic Katz's deli (205 East Houston). Everyone in NY knows this spot and for good reason. While a bit pricey at $15, the pastrami sandwich was hot , juicy, tender and pretty much perfection in a deli sandwich. The vibe of the place is old school NY down to the old servers and diligent deli cutters.


The place is worth visiting for atmosphere alone, but if you want to really have a filling delicious lunch make sure you finish off your Pastrami sandwhich


with one of these

in a word : LEGIT


(not my pic)

We also hit up a southern style BBQ spot called Daisy May's. 623 11th Ave. (corner of 46th St.)

To be honest the food there was abit disappointing. The ribs seemed to be sitting for awhile and weren't as juicy or as tender as one would expect. Word to the wise, the dry rub aren't as good as the saucy ribs. I've had better ribs without a doubt, but at least the sides there somewhat. The mashed sweet potatoes, creamed spinach, mac & cheese, beans were all quite good and made the meal filling despite the relatively high price.

With all the talk about finding the best burger , we trekked to Burger Joint (2175 Broadway). The spot is hidden inside Le Parker Merdien hotel. The spot stays true to it's name and basically is designed to look like a hole in the wall with minimal seating.


(not my pic)

The menu there was simple, cheeseburger or hamburger, fries or no side. The burger was pretty yummy in that in-and-out old school hamburger way, although i didn't find it particuarly memorable or special. Not to mention that for a 6oz cheeseburger the price was quite high $6 (if i remember right). The shoestring fries were quite good , but reminded me alot of McDonald's.


That's basically it for now, but never forget to pass the

Justice vs John Williams Stress Imperial Mix

Take the classic Star Wars Imperial March theme by John Williams and feed it acid


listen here on zhare


"right away commander"

i'm back

yes yes

new yawk

sorry about the lack of updates. I have been away from home/the net recently. I am leaving for NY tonight, promise updates of the trip upon my return.

Blackbird Interview

When it comes to menswear shops Blackbird is among the best in N.America. The team over at blackbird have not only made an impact locally , but also globally becoming one of the most influential and successful online blogs/shops around.



Tyler, the online sales manager over at the store has been interviewed over at lamebasics

Look into what's next for Blackbird as some exciting products and brands are arriving soon.

lookbook.nu

okay this site used to be suck, but now its worth at least killing a few minutes on

and with girls that dress like this
why the hell not



if you're on other fashion related sites, you're sure to see many familiar faces/clothes. Leave a comment w/ your email addy if you need an invite to the site as it is currently invite only.

hangovers are a bitch

i felt like this all day



now some hangover cure music

iphone in canada

yes this is finally going to happen.
Steve jobs said he wanted to keep prices similar around the world, so if $199 USD for 8gb in the states is any indication, i hope something similar will be offered to Canadians.

then again i'm sure Rogers will find SOME way to fuck it up.

no words just watch

Are you a corny white girl?

thanks to salaryman for the list.

The answers yes if more than one of these entries defines you!

1) Approximately 19 of your friends' names are variation of Katherine--Kate, Katie, Kathy , etc.
2) You ever wore ugg boots with that multi-colored coach purse. For weeks at a time.
3) You thought it was ok to wear pants that said "juicy" on your ass when you were 12.
4) You sometimes make out with your friend Jen at parties for attention/free booze.
5) You probably liked Jonathan Taylor Thomas and New Kids on the Block about 10 years ago. Then 90210 after that, and probably sex and the city now.
6) I can see you and your friends belting out the words to that Backstreet Boys song with the windows rolled up when I pull up next to your X5 at the stop light.
7) You think you're hot when you turn orange after tanning.
8) You wear a hoodie with the name of your college and food stains on it to class.
9) You've done the walk of shame so much you're not even ashamed anymore.

sidenote : All y'all corny white girls can still write me if you look like this