Since the advent of YouTube, everybody and their mom cuts and splices their own fan/tribute music videos to their favorite anime or cult TV show. Here’s a good one using Frou Frou’s single “Must Be Dreaming.”
Viral Video Friday: Frou Frou + RahXephon AMV
March 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Mad Men Season 5 Premiere: Recap & Review
March 29, 2012 by 1 Comment
After 17 months of hiatus, Mad Men came back and nestled deep back into a specially reserved space back into my heart. Even within the first five minutes of the premiere, my stomach fluttered in such a way that only happens when you reunite with long lost good friends. Okay, maybe that is an exaggeration or maybe I just need to get out more, but it certainly felt that way. During the gap between last season and the premiere, the lives of Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce churned away and upon our meeting again, we have caught up with one another on how we’ve been.
Spoilers ahead!
Two Odd Fellows Love Supreme
March 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Men’s magazine GQ have a little fun this Q&A. These two guys come from different backgrounds, but like wearing Supreme apparel. Rapper and skater Tyler – The Creator and old man fashionista Glenn O’Brien share their love of the street brand Supreme.
Music: Songs from District 12 and Beyond
March 25, 2012 by 2 Comments
I just watched the Hunger Games movie today and I have to say it was spectacular. Gary Ross did a phenomenal job directing this story of strong emotion to a movie of actors and actresses with equally strong emotion. You see deeper meanings in tiny glimpses of the characters’ minds that go beyond senseless violence and action like in many other movies. It was a very well done film. A very fast paced, heart pounding film that was faithful to Suzanne Collin’s work.
What also makes a movie is the soundtrack. We were so excited and bought the CD in the deluxe edition at Target for $11.99. All we can say about the soundtrack was that it was not quite worth $12 and there was nothing too deluxe about it. The whole soundtrack was very morose and somber, with themes of darkness, perseverance, and hope which are all part of the theme of the “Hunger Games”. The songs are great to listen to if it accompanies the movies, but not so riveting when listening to it on its own.
Viral Video Friday: North Korean Musicians Play A-ha!
March 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
These students are jamming A-ha’s classic “Take On Me” with their accordions. Surprisingly, these music students are from the Kum Song school in North Korea and, as you know, North Korea is known for other things.
Disney Princesses in the Real World
March 22, 2012 by 1 Comment
Rapunzel from Tangled by Jirka Väätäinen @ jirkavinse.wordpress.com/
Ever wonder what your cartoon Disney princesses would like in the real world? Would they look like a Barbie doll or a Valley girl? A college kid from the UK – Jirka Väätäinen did his own Photoshop project and rendered various Disney heroines with real world female faces.
VS Angels’ Workout Routines (or How to Look Smokin’ Hot)
March 22, 2012 by 3 Comments
Being a Victoria’s Secret model requires more than just a pretty face. The brand is staunch on requiring their models looking healthy and athletic as opposed to looking thin and lanky. Here are a few of their fierce workout routines!
Adriana Lima:
Doutzen Kroes:
Uniqlo & Marvel Comics Collab
March 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Sexy Marvel tees – because it’s Uniqlo!
A friend of mine was recently in Hong Kong for vacation and stopped over @ the Uniqlo store and got me this fresh collab tee by Uniqlo and Marvel Comics. The tee is of course %100 cotton and reprints classic comic covers from Marvel comics. Remember when comics were .40 cents! In my day it was .75 cents and I’m really dating myself here. But if you are in Asia – make sure you stop by the Uniqlo stores for these cool collab tees.
Check it out: Uniqlo Jpn or Uniqlo USA
Lego Tribute to the “Hunger Games”
March 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Reaping from District 12 Lego-style.
It’s Hunger Games Mania this week! Here’s a cool custom Lego build of a scene from the “Hunger Games.” Check out Brian (Atin)’s Flickr site for more info, photos and how he built the District 12 set: Grim Reapings.
Mexican Inspired Beachwear Hitting the Runway
March 20, 2012 by 1 Comment
With vibrant colors against fabrics of earthy tones, the fashion designer Emanuela Corvo has brought the art of Frida Kahlo’s everyday clothing into this year’s spring fashion. Frida Kahlo, an iconic painter from Mexico in the 20th century, was inspired by the colors and textiles of indigenous Mexican culture with the fusion of European influences for her clothing. Her choice of what she wore and how she wore her dresses reflected the specific folk culture of Mexico in its time, and not to mention, her choice of personal style.
Frankie’s Garage: Hot Import Nights 2012 – Pomona!
March 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
HIN kicked off its first event of the year for 2012 in Pomona, CA. Also check our Flickr page for more photos of the event – Retrenders @ HIN 2012 Pomona.
Music: Somebody That I Used to Know = What Music Can Be
March 18, 2012 by 1 Comment
The quality of pop songs in America has gone down in the years, with the younger generation enjoying more music about clubbing, drinking, and having multiple lovers. Wouter “Wally” De Backer, a Belgian-Australian musician addresses this downward trend in an interview. Clubbing songs are nice and fun but it can get tiring and played out. Artists that sing and write about partying and drinking, dominate the charts and rule over the radio waves with listeners brainwashed into believing what their definition of life is. Gotye and Kimbra’s song “Somebody that I Used to Know ft Kimbra” written by Gotye, peaked at #1 in Australia for eight weeks straight and ranked amongst the top 5 in U.S Billboard Hot 100. Their song speaks loudly and differently from mainstream, overplayed pop songs of the recent years. Singing about the complexities of regret, sadness, and longing after a relationship has ended, it is a clear reminder of what many songs lack these days.
Here is a video of their song “Somebody I Used to Know”
Custom LEGO Builds
March 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Custom Hikari Gunship by Mark Stafford.
This custom Lego Hikari Gunship looks really cool. Check out custom toy builder Mark Stafford’s Flickr site @ Lego Nabii.
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Major Kusanagi & her Tachikoma tank by Cole Blaq.
Okay, this is really cool. If you are into anime and a fan of “Ghost in the Shell” – check out these custom built Lego toys – Major Kusanagi and her Tachikoma tank. These custom Lego builds are by Cole Blaq. Check out more pics, other custom builds, and details @ Cole Blaq’s Flickr and his blog @ Cole Blaq.
Food: Jajangmyeon
March 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
One big yummy bowl of Jajangmyeon!
Jajangmyeon on a rainy day is awesome comfort food. Check out this big bowl of noodles with black bean sauce! My mouth is watering just from looking at this picture. This is one of the most popular dishes in Korea. Watching Kdramas like Coffee Prince and With Yoo Hee made me want to eat Jajangmyeon all the time!
Rock & Republic Only @ Kohls
March 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Never wanting to be outdone by Target, Kohl’s exclusive is Rock & Republic. A stylish “out on the town” set for the men and ladies for Spring 2012.
Go to: Kohl’s.
Lego & Moleskine Collab
March 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Everybody should backpack through Europe once in their lifetime. Not only will you have an amazing adventure but you will also end up meeting different kinds of people from all walks of life. Well, the hostels can be a hit or miss, but you can use Yelp to find the best hostels for your stay. I have to say, besides the clubs, the food, the shops, the tourist spots, and the gazillion churches to visit, I also enjoyed just sitting at a café writing and drawing in my journal. It was cool jotting ideas and other random thoughts arising from my head while watching the world around me. Picture a cozy outdoor café in the South of France overlooking the sea while you are sipping on a cup of coffee.
Superman Musical from the 1970s
March 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
An editor over @ Everythingisterrible.com must have had a lot of time on his hands because he ended up cutting this 1975 Superman TV musical into 3 minutes of terrible fun. It’s so bad that’s it’s actually funny to watch. Maybe a Smallville musical?
HIN Pomona 2012!
March 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Asking the tough questions of whether to turbo or supercharge your ride.
Hot Import Nights started off its 2012 season in Pomona, California this past weekend – 03/10/12.
HIN in full effect.
Sonic® Drive-In + DC Comics = Sonic® Tots Featuring Justice League
March 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
For a limited time only. These fluffy Superheroes are included with each Kids’ Meals and some locations offer them for $1 a piece. There are 10 in total.
— Contributed by FrankC
Vera Wang Makeup @ Kohls!
March 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Image via http://www.refinery29.com
Starting this April, Vera Wang’s empire is going to get a bit bigger. Alongside clothing, handbags, shoes, accessories, and home goods, the Simply Vera line at Kohl’s will include makeup. The designer is pairing up with the Estée Lauder-owned BeautyBank — which also owns brands like Flirt!, Good Skin, and American Beauty — to launch a 74-piece color cosmetics collection.
Snapbacks with Style – Teruo Artistry
March 8, 2012 by 1 Comment
Teruo Artistry is releasing their cool 2012 snapback hat line-up. Teruo Artistry has always been unique – a blend of West Coast design & Japanese art.
You will now look supa fresh at SF Giants games.
Dr Suess Collabs with Chuck Taylor
March 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
With Dr Suess’ birthday celebration last week and the Lorax movie opening up this past weekend – Dr Suess’ Lorax gets into the act with Converse. Various Dr Suess’ characters make their sneaker appearance on the classic Chuck Taylor shoe. These are colorful and fun shoes for both kids and adults. Prices range from $32.00 – $65.00 USD.
The Art of LOVE
March 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Nidhi Chanani Art Work
I like technology and I enjoy collecting toys, but what I like more is art that says something to our hearts and minds. My friend Johnny Moreno creates these incredible paintings on canvas celebrating the rich Latino history and culture. And with Wondercon approaching this month, we should try to hit up Artist Alley and support our indie artists.
ALDO Shoes for Spring/Summer 2012
March 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Again – “stay cool.”
For more info on the Spring/Summer 2012 Shoe Collection – check out: ALDO shoes.
DC Shoes: Spring 2012 Women’s Collection
March 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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