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Eleni Mandell @ Hotel Cafe L.A.

Posted on January 30, 2009 Under Music

Nowadays, it seems like the flavor of the month, is a combination of all of them. Eleni Mandell, a Los Angeles based musician, and a fixture of the Silver Lake music scene, is back with a new album after her…

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Fine and Dandy

Posted on January 26, 2009 Under Fashion

My buddy Dave moved to San Francisco about a year ago, and for the past six months he's been trying to grow a curly mustache. Not a Tom Selleck 'stache, but a There Will Be Blood one. Unlike his wife,…

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Onitsuka Tiger x Tokidoki

Posted on January 16, 2009 Under Fashion

Why mess with a winning formula? What's good for '08 is a good bet for '09. Onitsuka Tiger has once again teamed up with the Japanese inspired, but Italian created brand Tokidoki in a sneaker collaboration. This time, two low-top…

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Oki-Ni x Timex 80 Sale

Posted on January 16, 2009 Under Fashion

It's hard to avoid drawing paralells between Oki-Ni (London) and the Parisian powerhouse Colette from across the pond. Both carry the most exclusive items, and though their collaborations are not as frequent as some other brands, they are always grade…

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Antony and the Johnsons: The Crying Light

Posted on January 13, 2009 Under Music

In one of the stranger albums I've had a chance to preview, Antony and the Johnsons is oddly appealing and soothing once you get past the eeriness of it all. Wikipedia categorizes the group -- which is really a solo…

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Converse x Shoes Inside Books

Posted on January 8, 2009 Under Fashion

Converse is an interesting shoe company. It's definitely one of the originals, and while it's the go to shoe for every hipster minimalist out there, it also appears to sneakerheads with their play on materials, colorways, and collaborations (Varvatos, anyone?).…

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COTO Accessories

Posted on December 15, 2008 Under Fashion

On Sunday, I nervously dropped my suit off to get it tailored for my company party. I haven't picked out the rest of my outfit yet but I know the one thing that will really bring everything together is the…

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Gift Guide: Accessories

Posted on December 15, 2008 Under Fashion

Watch Cufflinks: Read JS Review | Buy It ($75) Watch movements mounted on clasps to function as cufflinks? Genius, fashionable, a bit geeky and entirely functional. Setgo Men's Accessories: Read JS Review | Buy It ($45+) The NYC-based maker of…

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Gift Guide: Watches

Posted on December 14, 2008 Under Fashion

TSOVET: Read JS Review | Buy It ($435) Great case designs and contrasting finishes paired with affordable prices make these watches the perfect gift. Timex 80: Read JS Review | Buy It ($67) It's funny how things come full circle.…

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Too Late Watches

Posted on December 12, 2008 Under Fashion

I've found that unless you want to be Predictable Peter, you gotta make room in your case for some fun casual watches as well. There's a watch for every occasion and outfit! When you want something simple, without all the…

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