Explicit Ills

North Philly Native Mark Webber is bringing it back home...



"EXPLICIT ILLS is actor turned helmer, Mark Webber's directorial debut. The film follows four inter-connecting stories revolving around love, drugs and poverty in Philadelphia. Babo, an asthma ridden seven-year-old lives with his mother in the badlands of North Philly. His neighbor Demetri transforms himself into a well-read "smart" boy in order to get the girl. Michelle, a well-off art student is quick to fall into a drug induced love-affair with her dealer Jacob. Kaleef and Jill's marriage is strained as they pursue their dreams of bringing "produce to the people" as their teenage son Heslin focuses on competing in the World's Strongest Man competition. The lyrical and moving drama finds its core as all members come together in their fight for justice and self-discovery."
Explicit Ills Website

Vote Omoi in Nooka Nooka!

Omoi is competing in a contest for Nooka watches! The stores that were involved each submitted a vinyl toy and Omoi is representing Philadelphia with their Garbage Pail Kids style Sumo wrestler! Ya see, the toy was designed and painted by artist Mark Pingitore, who is a concept artist at Topps, Inc. (hence the GPK connection). The detail is amazing, from the bun in his hair to the movement on his face and body.

You can vote HERE!

You can pick one or three faves after which you enter your email address. You may vote only once per email address, so perhaps you could give a second vote with a work email? They will ask you to check your inbox to confirm your vote, but you won't be signed up on any mailing lists unless you choose to.

Check him out!

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.

Friday Night

Tonight!

Celebrate the Inaguration at Silk City with a performance from Chang Chang!

www.myspace.com/changchangmusic

Warehouse Sale

ONE DAY ONLY!

The other night on NBC Nightly News, Brian Williams, said that 2009 would be the year of the sale. Brian Williams said it, it's gotta be true! With that said...yo Philly, check it out. Sugarcube and Third Street Habit have one of a kind pieces to add to your ever growing wardrobe.

Details
SugarHabit is a semiannual, mega warehouse sale hosted by Sugarcube and Third Street Habit. Seasonal inventory, along with vintage wares and designer samples are 50%-80% off original prices. This ONE-DAY, roving sale pops up at various galleries and warehouses in Old City Philadelphia.

Discounted parking ($5 bucks all day!) at the PARK-0-MINIUM. Mention the sale and park all day for $5. 231 North 2nd Street, between Arch and Race Streets

SugarHabit patrons receive drink and food specials at Konak Turkish Restaurant, mere feet from the sale. Opening at 11am, they kindly offer a complementary bottle of wine with your meal or 15% off your total.

They are also offering an additional 5% off for cash sales.

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

Never Have I Ever

Had an obsession with a blind box series. Drink.

I've fallen victim! Honestly. Frank Kozik's latest collaboration with Kid Robot has me fixin' to track down every single 1.5-inch mini figure in the standard limited third series. There are 15 designs total and so far I have nine! I was initially drawn to the bubble gum popping labbit, and that one took me at least 25 open boxes to get. I had to work out a two for one deal with a girl in OMOI, because, yes, I have doubles, and boy was that a close one! I would take a photo of the little guys I have but pretty much everything of mine is in storage at the moment. BTW. '08 was all about living out of the suitcase. Maybe '09 will have me sitting in one place? Mehhhh. Not my speed.

Here's the glorious bubble poppin' labbit. ENJOY!

Smorkin' Labbits and other blind box's are available at OMOI.

Ummm, Posted by Jenessa.

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.

It's 4AM

Check out Dirty's latest 4am mix!


An Exploration in Space Disco
4am mixed Live 11.07.08
Dj Dirty

Just click the link to download,Enjoy
Click to download

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

Get Dirty

Our girl, Nikki Moose just started a new blog, DirtyFlaws.com. Definitely fashion forward in context she offers an enthusiatic perspective on emerging trends, highlights designers, and her choice cuts of new gear is edgy but on point. Loving the clean look of the page and logo. Nikki is a model and all around cool chick. Don't sleep Philly girls!

Quote of the Week

And it's only Monday! This came from my boy, Nick, last night after a quick stop at Bob and Barbara's on my way home from work. This kid is outta control. Too funny.

"Nobody needs white girls anymore, they are out of style. It's Obama time! Beige power!"

Nick, as a beige girl, I guess I gotta say I feel you on this one. Ha!

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.

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.

Wishing Well

The Phillies have the best looking team in baseball.

Cole Hamels, starting pitcher for tonight's game at Citizen's Bank Park in Philadelphia. Let's go Philly! Broad Street mayhem again?