Ears To The Streets: This Is Your Fathers Chambray. 1. Chloé SS10 2. Levi's "The Work Western Shirt" 3. L.L. Bean "Union Wharf Indigo Shirt" 4. Polo "Chambray Work Shirt" 5. J.Crew "Faded Chambray Shirt" 6. Lands End "The Heritage Chambray Work Shirt" 7. Gap "Indigo Military Chambray Shirt" & "Sun-Faded Chambray Shirt"

Ever since Chloé’s SS10 collection dropped last Fall I can’t get the image of MacGibbon’s denim clad model out of my mind. The head-to-toe-look from the tucked in Chambray to the slim fit jeans, not to mention the contrasting patches/shades of denim has stained my brain! So this post is dedicated to the Chambray shirt. And yes, it’s the same shirt your Dad might wear to work on “Casual Friday” but how you work it is all up to you. Go over-sized or kid sized for a shrunken look. But stay with a classic style, this way when the trend hits again you’ll be ready. There is no need to run out and drop ton$$ on a Chambray shirt. Here are some classic selections that don’t break the bank. You could even get a little crafty with it and get a seam ripper from the fabric/sewing supply store and remove the pockets alá Chloé! AND AND AND!! If you want to save even more hit up your local secondhand shop and hunt down a used version…no shame in that game! Spring is coming and she wants you to be ready!

Every Wednesday we offer great music and drink special !! Just stop by after work!!

Happy Hour 4pm – 7pm
$5 Beer
$6 Wines
$8 Sake Okuno cocktail

Music by DJ Take 127

Pop Burger Lounge (2nd Floor)
14 58th Street btwn 5th and Madison ave

More info: http://www.soundscape-nyc.com
http://www.popburger.com/
Contact: info@soundscape-nyc.com

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Alexa Chung For Madewell

About a month ago, we told you fashion darling and now former MTV host Alexa Chung would be designing a collection for the J. Crew Group’s recently revived acquisition brand Madewell.  With friends like Pixie Geldof and Daisy Lowe in tow, to a throng of revelers Alexa presented this collection during New York Fashion Week at the Bowery Hotel.

Alexa Chung For Madewell

Cute, flirty styles that look like they’ve fallen right out of Alexa’s closet dominate the relaxed but put together collection. If you’re a fan of a half city-half prairie girl look, the collection’s comfy cardigans, velvety shorts and tops, youthful farmer overalls, striped cotton tops and perfect pants will be right up your alley. The collection hits Madewell stores in August 2010.

Alexa Chung For Madewell

Attendees of the event received a cute little “weird bag”  (As Alexa penned in a note within) satchel on the way out that contained some English candies, a pen and notepad, and a fortune telling fish. I just tried mine out, and it did not move – which according to the chart on the package means I’m tired. Smart fish!

NIKITA CHICKITA USA 2010 IS ON!

The wait is over; Nikita Chickita USA 2010 is nearly here!  It’s taking place on Saturday 20^th February at Brighton resort’s Majestic Park in Utah and online registration is now open. Sign up before the kick-off date through the ShredBetties website via the following link - http://www.shredbetties.com/site/2010nikitachickita.  You can also register onsite from 8.00AM to 9.00AM on 20^th February at the Brighton centre, next to the ticket office.  As it’s an early rise, Nikita will be offering free breakfast as well as lift tickets to all participants!

Now in its sixth year, Nikita Chickita USA is an all-girls snowboard contest open to amateur and pro riders alike of all ages and abilities.  This year the slopestyle competition will be taking place at Brighton Resort and the expectations are yet again high after some amazing riding saw a nearly even split of pro and amateur riders competing last year.  Over 70 girls showed up to compete for the chance of winning a one-year Nikita sponsorship (Ams) and $1000 prize (Pros).  The big winner in 2009 was Marley Colt, a 17 year old from Eden, UT in the Ams category and Joanna Dzierzawski from South Lake Tahoe for the Pros.

Despite having a contest format, the whole Nikita Chickita vibe is about making sure everyone has a great time getting together and having fun riding.  With no age groups everyone is equal and last year saw Nikita riders Magalie Dubois, Vera Janssen, Maribeth Swetkoff, Gabby Maiden, Femke Henriques, Colleen Quigley and Madison Blackley all taking part and supporting other competitors.

With a one-year Nikita sponsorship up for grabs again this year for the winner of the Am contest plus a ton of prizes from the likes of K2, Seychelles and BC, Pom Pom Wax and of course Nikita streetwear and outerwear, we expect to welcome a lot of girls making their way to be a part of the Nikita Chickita experience once again.  Pro riders will be competing for cash prizes; 1^st will receive $1000, second $700 while 3^rd place will leave with a pocket purse of $300.  Not only is the contest there to enjoy, but we’re looking forward to busting some moves on the dance floor in the evening when the party time kicks off!

Nikita Chickita USA – for further information please contact Sebastien Burns - SBurns@c4distribution.com

Dates still to come:

NIKITA CHICKITA Sweden 2010 – 5^th – 7^th March 2010

NIKITA CHICKITA Swiss Tour 4^th Round in Crans-Montana (VS) – 6^th March 2010

NIKITA CHICKITA Scandinavia 2010 – 19^th – 20^th March 2010

NIKITA CHICKITA Swiss Tour 2010 FINAL in Thyon (VS) – 20^th March 2010

NIKITA CHICKITA Europe 2010 – 10^th April 2010

NIKITA CHICKITA New Zealand 2010 – 15^th August & 12^th September 2010

Meet Blood is the New Black featured artist Demonbabies.

Demonbabies is Jesus Rivera. Originally from the Motor City, he migrated west to L.A., where he built a dungeon to mix special potions in. After a freak laboratory accident Jesus was left with the ability to concoct monsters from his fingertips and shoot psychedelic bolts from his eyeballs! The monsters have since taken over and will not stop multiplying. In recent years, he has discovered that sunlight does not harm them, water satisfies their thirst, and they hate eating after midnight!

Check out Demonbabies’ designs for BITNB and get 25% off on his tees through March 15th.

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Custom Culture is a nationwide art & design talent contest for high school art classes utilizing Vans sneakers as the canvas for their creative talents.  The Vans Custom Culture contest culminates with an expenses-paid trip to Los Angeles in May for representatives from four schools from different regions of the US to take part in an art showcase and we hope that the program will create awareness for the importance of high school programs in an age of shrinking budgets for the arts, while at the same time inspiring young artists and designers.  In addition to the showcase in Los Angeles, an online gallery will exhibit the complete collection of submissions for the world to see.  Vans will also award the the winning school a grand prize pack for their class including Vans products, tickets to the Vans Warped Tour in their area and a $10,000 donation to their school’s art program.

Registration for Custom Culture begins on March 1 and each high school art class that registers will receive four pairs of Vans shoes on which to display their collective creativity.  To find official rules and program information for Vans Custom Culture, visit vans.com/customculture.  To ask us questions about the Vans Custom Culture program via our Facebook page, visit facebook.com/vanscustomculture.

NYFW 2010: L.A.M.B Fall Fashion Presentation

The Fall 2010 L.A.M.B Fashion Presentation took place last Thursday, February 11th, at the MAC & Milk Studios in New York City. The collection rounded together all of the themes that continue to identify Stefani’s brand, “vintage, boudoir, military, fifties, sexy, and futuristic.” Gwen said that this collection was “kind of Hollywood vintage naughty girl, soldier girl, modern futuristic girl- all clashing together.”

NYFW 2010: L.A.M.B Fall Fashion Presentation

The collection was the embodiment of ready-to-wear. Just about everything looked wearable, fashion-forward and ready for the racks at Nordstom. Draped tops, tailored military jackets, relaxed trousers, skinny jeans, leather pants, and wool trenchcoats will definitely get some attention on the selling floor. Thank you fashion gods, for commercial designers that make clothes, shoes, and bags that I can actually wear.

M·A·C artist, Charlotte Tilbury, keyed the makeup. She described it as, “1930’s prostitute-trampy, smokey eye, deep “rougeoir” lips, and beautiful pale skin.” Gwen’s tried and true hairstylist, Danilo, created the shiny, old Hollywood waves with the cropped bang hairstyles.

NYFW 2010: L.A.M.B Fall Fashion Presentation

At the presentation, the new Harajuku Lovers scents for summer, “Sunshine Cuties,” were debuted. The ladies from nitro:licious were in the building for the presentation and have some really great shots of the merchandising that is sure to refresh fragrance counters with the adorable new Love, Angel, Music, and Baby characters.

NYFW 2010: L.A.M.B Fall Fashion Presentation

Check out the nitro:licious website for close up shots of the killer platform shoes and bags that were also merchandised for editors to get a sneak peek at. I’m already imagining the outfits I could pair together with the lace platform pumps and the utilitarian styled lace-up booties.

NYFW 2010: L.A.M.B Fall Fashion Presentation

NYFW 2010: L.A.M.B Fall Fashion Presentation

If there is one message Falls designers Leong Ong and Phillip Leeming want you to take away from their Fall 2010 collection it is “being one of the boys.” Falls’ latest not only incorporates menswear shapes but also has the spirit of pioneering, liberation, and making a mark as a lady amongst men. High-waist shorts and forties style trousers styled with oxfords and work boots reflect the influence of their muse: Lee Miller. Miller was a model turned combat photojournalist for World War II and the Falls presentation is inspired by her story and style.

Contrasting the menswear styling are silk chiffon, light dresses, and feminine detailed sweaters. Some pieces include ivy and oak leaf prints in shades of silver, pink, and plum. The updated floral prints were custom-made by the designers after seeing photographer Nick Knight’s book “Flora” and his use of shocking pinks and contrast in his images. The bright and feminine palette combines well over neutral greys and black to present a cohesive Fall collection.

Also combining both the masculine and feminine styling of Falls is their capsule collection of shoes. Three styles will be available for Fall 2010 in their first endeavor into shoes and in collaboration with Heutchy. Leather lace work boots, half biker boots, and classic oxfords are definitely borrowed from the boys with feminine twists including colors to match their floral print palette.

See photos below of the Falls Fall 2010 collection. For more from Falls, check out Shopbop.com, specialty department stores and boutiques across the U.S., or their website.