this must be what a nuclear fallout looks like

What could be worse than having consistently high haze levels? stifling drizzle...
damn, it looks like a scene from a post-apocalyptic war movie...all i need is burning oil fields and crumbling buildings...shit.

I prolly need an ionizer to clear the air...but i may settle for a humidifier too:

Hehehe, this is too cute. Get one here
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So i had a day-off from work, and what do i spend my precious time on? 4 long hours of scouring ebay trying to outbid another stubborn collector. Needless to say, i was unsuccessful. These days, it's getting harder and harder for an ebay steal. Everyone is so clued in that i take forever to sieve out the goodies, only to find countless others doing the same. damn.

Oh well, decided to do the next sneakerhead-thing: clean out the shoe boxes and indulge in shoe-sniffing(!)...sure sounds like a bad/crazy thing to do
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nike tennis classic 1993
Don't think i've posted this before. Pretty pleased with how it looks after all the time in storage. Sure the box has seen better days, but its still holding up pretty well. Made in Korea goodness y'all

They sure don't make 'em like they used to. How else do you explain the crispy white leather and soles? I can't really put too much stuffing in them, the box just isn't big enough (without bursting somemore, lol), so the smooth toe box is a definite plus. That's DS-no creases condition, baby!

The tongue tag to certify it's age and the factory stamp of approval!

I dunno man, if Nike starts doing retro's like how it should be done, i would be ploughing in the ca$h for sure. Sure, use some high tech materials to make the soles and colors last longer, even add some exotic materials to jazz it up...but keep the size stamping, tongue thickness and heel tab please! Those tennis classic SB's got nothing on these!

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Stussy Store Tour
So the store series finally drops

Peep the series in color-detail here. I like the Hitomi Japan tee the most, full frontal print remiscent of GDEH-style!
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NB walk in colours of England - HK
Peep the 1of1 realization of the HK winning entry:

True to design and awesome!
pic via Milk magazine and freeproblem
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My Heritage 2.0
So i guess many of you guys haven't really seen my mug shot before...prolly posted it eons ago. But no matter, according to My Heritage, this is how yours truly looks like:

The site uses facial recognition technology to match your face to its database of celebrities (which amazingly captures even local celebrities!)
Alright, laugh at me for being 78% like Stephen Chow, but at least he has a funny bone in him, but...
60% likeness to Rain!!! LOL, not too bad! I know my pals are puking this moment, hahaha.
So the next time you spot a Rain/Andy lookalike, it might be me!!!
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va-va-voom

Scarlett gets me going...pix specially for "S78": thanks for the Maria O hotness! lol
Here's another set, featuring Tricia Helfer from Battlestar Galactica. According to Time mag, its a show worth catching!

*slurp*
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ad tv
Check out some nice ads via youtube
Dove ad: Evolution of beauty:

Question to self:"what makes a true beauty these days?"

Ad for Che magazine:

Qustion to self:"you'd wish it was true"

Laters y'all

Friends


You know you have a friend when:
a) he knows exactly how you'll feel once you open the mail;
b) he packs the promo/store cards that you love; and
c) he delivers the awesome tee you want.


Finally got the Stussy LA Party tee, much props to Zack, can't thank the man enough! From the huge-ass Afikka Bambatta print to the signature Stussy party roster on the back, the tee ranks high on my list.

And it must definitely be my lucky day when i met up Jon later in the evening...a freakin' Camacho! LOL

Absolutely love this critter, released some seasons ago by Supreme. This buster's 1 of 100.
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Gonna go S2C crazy on the updates...just peep the pics:

Stussy x SevenStars

"Crusty Punx" design
Varsity Henley
Stock Skulls (check out the stand-out skulls! sweet!)
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Speaking of friends, the friendly guys of Limited Edition have come together to present an auction of 3 hot SB's: Rayguns, Tiffany's and Pushead. Happening on the 17th and 18th of March, it will also incorporate an SB exhibition and launch. This will be a tribute to our late buddy Ibrahim, who inspired us with his passion for sneakers and his humble nature. Peace be with you, Ibby.

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Its finally arrived, special 2-day shipping...brand new bundle of joy. Big ups to the boys in Milano for this. Heres the break down of events:
2 weeks before D-Day: Rumors abound regarding drop date.
18th night: Called in urgent leave for the next day (19th)
19th 6am local time, or 12midnite Italy: Curse the international time zones (why must the world be round?)...anyway, re-freshed page for the 50th time. Figured they'll only update at the hour or every 30mins, went back to slumber for another hour or so, before continuing the routine til...
19th 12noon: Buddy Ibrahim takes over while i have to pop out for urgent matters (what? u think i took leave just for the kicks?!)
19th 3pm: Back at home, still no update following 500th re-fresh. If the site had Google ads, they would have made a ton of money from my clicking.
19th 7pm: Had to break for dinner, but not before a 1,245,067th page refresh and a re-schedule of dinner to after 7pm.
19th 9pm: web page do not seem to updating anytime soon, time to take drastic action...
19th way too close to 12midnite, and 6pm Italy time: There is a god, and he must have internet. Divine intervention follows and a provincial order is made.
20th 1am: overcome by the "Z-monster", have to catch some winks. Plopped back to bed with a silly grin on me face.

And so ends a close to 18 hour psychological marathon. But for those who understand my babble, i'm sure you guys did the same, with lesser drama maybe. For my buddy Ibrahim: thanks bro for everything, there'll be a surprize for ya soon.

For those who don't understand, its ok. Heres an imagery:

black/black-sail...croc-skin,brushed suede,leather lining...printed insole...detailed uppers...one of a kind lace clips...and s-i-c-k attitude to boot. Without a doubt, the shoe of the year: Stussy Court Force.

Just a question: whats with the box of matches?!

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Fred Perry "Blank Canvas"
The Blank Canvas line by Fred Perry allows invited designers to give a new feel to classic styles of FP. First up is Vinti Andrews, whose resume includes Evisu, Fila and now FP. Only available to a selection of invited retailers, the line drops sometime Oct. Local Headz, go to The Asylum and be a victim.

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Go check out Common's video for a dope song "Be", which traces His Airness MJ's roots. Click for link to video

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Chilly
Time to prepare for winter months ahead. None better than Burton's iDiom GoreTex jackets
go here
or a Bape GoreTex special


pair them up with these Nike Holiday releases. Goretex AirForce 1 Highs!

ta-ta