Archive for the ‘Fashion Faux Pas’ Category

The Boot Camp Clique Chronicles…

Saturday, June 12th, 2010

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^ Props to cocotaso for the link

The day grizzle has me up in some fancy spots again where I can’t walk around in sweatpants and a hoody.

To spruce up my summer steez and transform myself from a schlep to the quiet as kept prep school fool I caught these simple sole moccasins at the South Street Seaport for $40 cent.

Chocolate Snowflake’s co-sign was assured when she spotted the nautical theme inside of the moc’s insole lining. Not that she’s all shallow like that, but for the fact she knows that I am.

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I’ve been having direct correspondence with Timberland over the past few weeks as I have tried to convince them to issue me a pair of moccasins in lieu of a return authorization that I have held with them for several years. A pair of sandals I bought failed me so I sent them back. Since the RA# that was created was for those sandals they won’t let me swap that out for the mocs.

Not even if I add some chips of my own.

At Timberland, a customer’s brand loyalty is only going to get you as far as a free pair of laces. Heaven forbid I might should take advantage of them. I’m happy with my mocs tho’ even if they aren’t the classic three-eye joints with the lug sole. The next order of business now is to satisfy this existing RA# before they cancel it. All this weblogging and TWitting I do about their products isn’t the kind of PR they really want.

I should be more like DirtyJerz and photograph my collection in front of a gorgeous waterfall backdrop.

I reviewed the sandal offerings available right now on the Timberland website and I ended up feeling the Front Country Adventure Sandal. This sandal speaks to my aspirations of returning back to my friend’s upstate cabin where I run thru the forest mostly naked except for a Polo Sport knit hat and a pair of Timberland on my feet, natch.

So tell me internets, which color do I choose?

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Black Sheep – ‘The Choice Is Yours’

SNEAKER FIENDS UNITE!

Friday, June 4th, 2010

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I’m copping these and calling them the Instant Induction Hall Of Fame Holy Grails.

I apologize to Jr. for ever saying that he might have tried the Cream or the Clear. He was too classy for any of that. Griffey Jr. was definitely the natural.

ESPN has a fun little list generator. They show the best 20 position players from the 1990s (no pitchers) and ask you to rank them. Do it and see where you match up with other baseball fans.

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I just wish that Griffey would have allowed us a farewell tour.

In an era of scandals and scoundrels Griffey Jr. was the one player that we still wished we could all be.

Its too bad that Griffey wished he could still be him also.

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Philly Stands Up To Get Down…

Friday, June 4th, 2010

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The Roots annual picnic has replaced the Greek picnic in Fairmont Park as my yearly pilgrimage to the city of brotherly love [ll]. This years concert is absolutely ricky retardo. Just like last year’s Public Enemy set I am going to go apeshit over the Method Man-Raekwon-Ghostface Killah performance scheduled for this year.

As to be expected, Philadelphia is rolling out the red, white and blue carpet with pre-events and afterparties.

2nite: Check the 215Magazine x Questlove art party.

2morro: Roots annual picnic with John Legend, DJ Jazzy Jeff, vampire Weekend, Meth, Rae, Ghost, Clipse, DasRacist and more…

Sundae:

Ass Backwards Indonesia…

Sunday, May 30th, 2010

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The ultra othodox reactionary Islamic nation of Indonesia just put a law into affect that bans tightpants.

Not from rappers like Lil’ Wang, but from women.

Men dressing up like women in Indonesia will still be acceptable

Celebrate National Running Day 2010…

Saturday, May 29th, 2010

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and win a pair of New Balance shoes!

Now y’all know how I feel about running for no reason, but as part of my promise to Chocolate Snowflake to become healthier and increase the quality of my lifestyle I’ve become more active at least in walking. Little things like eschewing an elevator or escalator for stairs and walking to my favorite supermarket (PathMark Atlantic Terminal FTW!) are part of the program.

But I am also admittedly a rewards-driven animal. My new favorite sneaker company is stepping in with a promotion that is right up my alley. [ll] to something being up my alley. New Balance is giving away free sneakers on June 2nd for National Running Day, and you don’t even have to be some psycho sidewalk jogger to win yourself a pair either. It’s as easy as going to NewBalance.com and creating a profile.

If the global epidemic of obesity in developed nations is secretly some alien plot to fatten us up because that will make us taste better at the armageddon BBQ then you are going to need yourself a pair of shoes that will help you run faster when the proverbial shit his the fan. If and when those stinking aliens catch me at least my feet will be comfortably stylish.

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