Fresh In The Street

The Stussy and Hellz Bellz "Ladies First" collection is slated to hit Stussy stores and fine streetwear retailers Saturday, March 7th. Expect to see it at Philadelphia's premier Stussy shop on Walnut street. The collab will include tees, tops, and accessories. For more Hellz Bellz items and accessories check out the fam at, Omoi, around the corner from Ubiq at 1608 Pine street. My girl, Liz, has been stockin' Hellz for awhile now and always has the hottest merchandise.


Also at the Ubiq store, this Friday night

Check it y'all! My girl, Gillian will be in the house with Ease DaMan and Greg from Mishka. Yo, wanna hear Ease rap? You know you do...hysteric.

Miskha Hallelujah Spring 09 Lookbook
I need to get my hands on the Keep Watch leggings! Alright. Spring is comin! Let's get it!

Heart to Heart Charity Fashion Event

For years, the Children' s Hospital of Philadelphia has been saving the lives of ailing, vulnerable children in need of specialized care. The Cardiac Center at CHOP is a world leader in reconstructive heart surgery, heart catheterization, specialized anesthesia and nursing for children and young adults with heart disease. Performing more specialized interventions- both surgical and noninvasive - than nearly any other hospital in the world and serving more than 24, 000 outpatient s each year, their success rate is among the best in the U.S. The significance of this cannot be under estimated, as children are not only an important segment of our population but also are, quite literally, our future. In light of this and the fact that CHOP needs help from outside funding, Topstitch Boutique and Fuel Gallery will host a truly unique citywide charity event in hopes to raise money for the cardiac care unit of the Children' s Hospital of Philadelphia.


Click on flyer for more details!

Weekend Warriors

The Arts Garage Reopens tonight, late night fun.

Also.

It's goin' down all around town! Have fun peoples.

One Ill Ass White Boy

Jay has one of the most contagious personalities around, a Philly favorite for sure. The kid is always animated, gets the party started, and will jump right into the middle of his own parties and dance better than anyone in the room. Have we pumped him up enough for you? He throws a dope weekly every Wednesday in center city Philadelphia at Pearl on Chestnut street, you should check it out. The 4AM party he throws with Dirty is always a good time. Special guests the past year included Drop The Lime, LA Riots, and Matt and Kim, just to name a few. Last week the party was at Silk City and Philly's own, DJ Excel, killed it. Take a listen at what the man has been up to. Download the Just Friends mix here!

Your Wednesday Phix

Ready For The Floor

Alright y'all. I haven't been posting because in true form I forgot the power cord for my computer in another state and didn't have much access to computers for the past few days. Also, I shut off the internet in my place since I'm moving outta Philly at the beginning of January and haven't been there lately. So, the blog will still stay true to the content, but as the primary writer, I will be comin' at ya based in a different area. Plenty of visits will follow, for sure. New year, new moves, same love. So, the past week has been jam packed with friends, holiday parties, Sparks sake bombs, dancing in the best clubs, arm wrestling, and engagements with whisky. Tis the season! So, let's get it in.

FADED
This Friday, December 19, 2008
@ The Green Warehouse
941 N Front Street (Front & Poplar)
BYOB, Late Night, Warehouse Jawn
Doors at 11 PM, $10 Cover before 2AM


Special guests CSS! For just $2!
9pm-3:30am
Transit Nightclub
600 SpringGarden St.
Philadelphia, PA

Both of these parties go pretty late and the rain is going to slow down by nine. Trust. HAVE FUN, BE SAFE!

LAST BINGO OF THE YEAR!

Bob and Barb's. America's finest dive bar. Home of the Special. Land of the Specialists. Tonight, the host of the best game of Bingo in the city of Philadelphia.

As always:

The red wall is down! So there is plenty of room for yourself and friends to congregate and fight over raunchy porn, brown bag prizes, and if your lucky, Bob Dix artwork. Ah, and lets not forget the food of Chef Lucky. The man puts together a fine mac and cheese.

Deuce Deuce!

OMOI TURNS TWO!
PARTY TIME, EXCELLENT! (Air guitar Wayne and Garth)

This year the celebration with commence with a Gothic Lolita fashion show, from our own, Toni Turner. She's responsible for all of the headbands and hair clips on the main table. This holiday we took inspiration from Yoyogi Park and the Harajuku neighborhood were girls basically just sit pretty and pose for photographs. Ambitious in execution yet delicate and doll-like. A perfect combination for killin' it! Omoi is now carrying Kera magazine! Much more punk, goth, loli than the mags already in stock. Extreme hairstyles, makeup, nails, shoes! A kaleidoscope of fashion!


There will also be light refreshments and 20% off your entire purchase! Perfect time to treat yourself to that Nooka watch you've been eyeing or a pair of handcrafted earrings straight from Japan. There are plenty of items for both men and women, even though Omoi tends to get reputation of being a super girl store. Despite the rep, all of the girls in the store definitely have a tomboy streak in them and therefore stock some BOSS merchandise.

Check the Barbary Coast series by SuperFishal for Upper Playground. Jeremy Fish put together a collection inspired by the hoodlums, harlots and heroes of the Bay Area. It features a sturdy metal cigarette case, a brushed gold lighter, sketchbook, leather belt with brass buckle, and a soft felt fedora. Recently Fish and the illustrious Miss Van co headlined a show at the Fifty24SF Gallery in the Lower Haight section of San Fransisco. Check out pictures from the jam packed show, HERE.

Another dope item for the gift giving folk, Liz calls these, "professional shot ware." HEARD!

So far the bear seems to be the most popular. Personally, I think the rhino needs to come home with me. They retail for $28, and are basically indestructible.

Plenty of rad items. The only way you will know is if ya come in and let us show you around!

A short message from Miss Liz:

Thank you, customers and friends, for a great time! We've learned so much, jammed tons of stuff into a tiny space, featured talented local artists, fought crime, been featured in magazines, stocked ultra-rare collector items without even knowing it (remember the Alex&Chloe Coco Chanel necklace collection and Le Magnifique's "Le Chat" tee?), and best of all - met tons of new people along the way.

DETAILS
Who- OMOI! Hosted by Liz and crew
What- Birthday Party and Fashion Show
When- Thursday December 11th 5-9pm
Where- 1608 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA

Also, don't forget to keep yourself updated by checking out the BLOG. Add Omoi on Myspace!
Remember when?

VIMBY - Omoi

Stretch Ya Game Out

Friday Nite! My boy Dre put it togetha the best.

Yo! this friday just got a bit more interesting. So, you know this friday is Lil' Stevie Bloodbaths party send-off. If you didnt know, don't feel bad. Its just one of the better parties yer gonna go to this season. Anywho. The pot just got a lil more spicy cuz Friday nite is also gonna be a TOWN JEWELERZ reunion. See, not too long ago (before you were "into" dance music) Ol' Bloodbath was apart of a trio that bashed up dancehalls on a regular basis. Him, Ian St. Laurent, and MUTHAFUCKIN OPALROCK were crushin shit when most kids were still crossin the bridge to go to "hardcore" shows (yeah you motherfucker. I seen you at the TLA lined up for that shitty show. Aint no future in ya frontin). For me, i was comin down the DNB mountain and finally startin' to give proper respect to the other dj's in this town. And they were among the first to get my respect. They're my kinda dj's; no rockstar bullshit. Just beat-slangin. Dancefloor rockin business. Thats it.


So yeah its gonna be a roadblock come friday. The line up was crazy before; Excel, Jay Yo, Diamond Girl, Bloodbath himself. Now with the JEWELERZ steppin on deck its goin down as a 2008 classic. we're definitely gonna send steven off to la la land already homesick. I couldn't be anymore stoked, amped, AND excited. And if you make it home before 7am yer a fuckin puritan.

Your party is weak and i will inform you of this fact.


Mind ya P's and Q's on this one. Gonna be a lot of camera flashes.

Quote of the Day

Said (it's pronounced Sigh-eed) just came into the store, and I just got my quote of the day, perhaps the entire week.
This came after I told him a bit of news...

"I hate you, and I hate Massachusetts!"

Haha! Oh, Said, he hates Massachusetts because he had a friend who went to Harvard that despised Boston. I guess she thought that there were a lot of rude people there. He's a brash frenchman who owns the coffee shop next door, La Citadelle. The place has great coffee for cheap. Highly recommend. Also, on side note, Said really doesn't hate me, in fact I think I humor him the most. Ah Philadelphia, how I will miss you so.

Sweet Face

Look who came into the shop! This awesome woman came in the other day and introduced us to, Crepe Suzette, her customized Blythe doll! Green hair?! Really? Amazing. When she closed her eyes her makeup was green and yellow. The doll was just one of many that the woman collects. She was lovely enough to let me snap a few pictures of, Suze, approving the new gothic lolita table at Omoi. Lots of goods in store, be sure to stop by before the holidays!

Seen

This was sent over last night. Seen in Philadelphia in chinatown, I believe.

An optimistic composition in a bleak period. Into it.

Election Day

Tuesday November 4Th find your local polling place and make sure you get out and vote. Conservative or liberal make sure you exercise your rights as an American!

Photo courtesy of 36-frames.blogpsot.com
Get that done early and then head over to North Bowl for the Two One Five Magazine release party. Team bowling and open bar! The event is from 9pm-11pm and live election coverage will coincide with the issues political theme. DJ Cosmo Baker from The Rub will be on deck.

Happy Halloween

CONGRATULATIONS 2008 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES!
I'm not from this town but you gotta love and respect thier phans. These people are amazing. Broad Street has been bananas since 830 a.m. the parade is today, it starts at 20th and market, goes around City Hall, and south down Broad street to the park in South Philly. It rolls right past my house on south Broad, that's whats up Philly! Mad love.



Check check it out y'all. You Halloween late night jump off has been taken care of courtesy of Bad Newz Productions. Twenty dollars buys you an all you can drink all nighter with some of Philadelphia's finest. A pretty good deal. Dj's and performances all night. Party starts at 11pm so get in your stops early and dance all night. Hope you have your costumes ready! For more details check out Nothing But Trouble's myspace page.

Wednesdays

At Pearl. 18th and Chestnut in Rittenhouse. Jay's parties are always fun. Dancing, drinking, debauchery, right in the middle of your week! Check Check it out, weekly.

Free Vitamin Water/Vodka 10-11 ($5 After) • $3 High Lifes ALL NIGHT
NO COVER!
This week special guest from the Brooklyn, Dances With White Girls

Life is Beautiful

Seen today at the corner of Washington and South Broad on the way home from work. I rarely walk home and caught it from across the street while strolling along on the phone with my kid singing the ABC's. Kinda sweet right?

Swindle X Zune Arts

A quick copy paste from my email. This is pretty interesting. Check it.

Swindle & Zune Arts present "The Lost Ones"
East Coast Tour

30 Days of Night’s author, Steve Niles, collaborates with illustrators Dr. Revolt, Morning Breath, Kime Buzzelli and Gary Panter to bring you a graphic novel that will challenge what you think about time and space travel.

Duncan, Roxy, Cynthia and Rasheed just want to have a little intergalactic fun. But what starts out as a harmless day of extreme planet jumping turns into a mind-blowing, white-knuckle race for their lives to get back home. Only problem is, home is no longer where they left it. And the alien race, hell-bent on destroying them, isn’t getting any friendlier.

Go cop a FREE copy and get it signed by the artists

Friday - July 18th - 6 PM
Brave New Worlds
45 North 2nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Artists Present: Steve Niles & Gary Panter

Swindle magazine was created by Shepard Fairey and Roger Gastman. Together they bring thier knowledge and experience in the areas of art, design, publishing, and marketing to the masses. The magazine produces both soft and hard covers of each issue. Swindle unites culture and international influence to bring a fresh point of view. Issue 17 is available now.

Summer Moving Sale

You know the spot.

Everybody Everywhere

*THIS* Saturday June 28th 10:00am – 5:00pm
At The Starlight Ballroom / Club Polaris
(460 N 9th Street - Just Below 9th and Spring Garden)
All Ages - 21+ To Drink / $3 entry donation / Tables Are Sold Out !

THE SEMI-ANNUAL PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET – SUMMER EDITION !


It's that time again for the semi-annual (twice a year) PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET. Our most popular reoccurring event/show/whatever (by far). All proceeds raised will goto the purchase of necessary equipment and supplies to ensure that all ages shows continue to remain a reality at The First Unitarian Church in Philadelphia - mainly the remaining payment for our new liability insurance policy. Do not let the name lead you to believe that it's just punk records, clothes etc. - it's a full on flea market with everything from furniture, to laptops / computers , to stereo equipment, to handmade apparel, to vegan treats, information from various non-profit groups, book stores, artists selling their work, bicycles & skateboards and whatever else we can fit onto the ballroom floor at The Starlight Ballroom.

Ok, so that's the rundown. Check out my homegirl Myles' table! She is a super talented artist currently over at Space 1026. She's got some dope tees stocked. From infant to adult, boys and girls, she's got you. For more of her work and updates on projects her blog is over at,www.momtried.blogspot.com I just saw Myles at a Stussy party at the Ubiq store and she told me that next up this summer is a mural on the first floor of the Walnut street location. Sure to be fire. That store is beautiful.

Miss Myles from Chi-town

Make It Contagious

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Ready For The Floor