ZOCK ON!

Check out the first dude rockin' Linda Farrow x Bernhard Willhelm shades, Busta Bust breakin', Pharrell "rapping" in Japanese (which I do give him props although he repeats the same thing), Nigo making an appearance while riding a stationary bike, model Jessica Michibata and another production of Star Trak adorned with BBC/Bape all over.
"Zock on!" - Teriyaki Boyz feat. Pharrell & Busta Rhymes

ARE YOU SERIOUS!?!?!?!?

The world's first weed ATM machine has arrived...to where else? Los Angeles!
It's actually called the AVM: Anytime Vending Machine:This AVM is available 24/7, is fully secured in it’s own room, has two dispensaries, and full-time security for your protection. You must have a doctor’s consultation and prescription to use the machine. Once you do, go to the AVM, get you prescription approved, fingerprints taken, and get your prepaid credit card ready to use the machine. Then once you’ve done that, you can go to the AVM at anytime and get your vacuum-sealed weed! You are allowed up to 1 ounce a week.

The location is at:
Melrose Quality Pain Relief, 4906 Melrose Ave, Mid-Wilshire, 323-957-7777, open 24/7.
It's almost like a 7-11 for weed. So strange, I wonder how long this will last before some crazy man tries to run off with it.

-Read more of it here!

RANDOM THINGS YOU DON'T NEED TO KNOW

As I was just browsing around on a Friday night for some blog-worthy news, I learned a couple of things that I probably would never really use, but could be of interest to some of you.

1) Never place a $12,000 engagement ring inside a balloon as a way to propose like this guy.

2) Never order prostitutes from the Emperors Club VIP or else you'll end up like this guy and find yourself resigning as New York Governor, for a 22-year old aspiring musician slash high-priced prostitute.

3) You may no longer be able to show your ass in Florida, by sagging your pants that is, but it's OKAY to opt for a more legal choice by wearing skimpy thong bikinis among the throngs of beach goers.

4) If you're about to smuggle drugs, make sure you can hold in what you've swallowed.

5) Can't stop us now, we takin' it all the way baby.

*By no means does Lipped Jeans condone ordering prostitutes, sagging pants to display any part of the crack, nor smuggling drugs of any kind - these news stories are to bring you awareness and a sense of morality to better your quality of life.

BROKE BROKE BROKE, PHI BROKE

We ain't got it. I ain't got it...that's for sure.
Today marks my official day of broke-ness.
Don't you just hate the feeling, the feeling of nothingness, how funny we are such capitalists & consumerists - but really, in the end, YA ONLY LIVE ONCE RIGHT?
Despite my depression of not being able to shop again any time soon, while still having to 'online window-shop' for the sake of this blog, I'm quite happy.
It's all good in the neighborhood homes, because I got a new toy in my hands.
We'll see how far this takes me, stay tuned in the upcoming journeys of Lipped Jeanius - because trust me, it's going to be HUGE.

NEW ARRIVALS @ KENDO ONCE AGAIN

Get 'em while it's fresh and hot, you sneakerhead, you. Shop Kendo!

5 & A DIME: NEW WEBSITE= NEW SALE

ANOTHER HILLS EPISODE

IF YOU HATE AND/OR LOVE THE HILLS, WATCH THIS

UNIQLO x KEITH HARING & BASQUIAT UPDATED

I was too excited about these Uniqlo collaborations that I researched a bit on the Japanese Uniqlo site to bring you a roundup of the best tees I could find!
There were ample prints of Haring tees for both men and women, but I could only find a couple of these Basquiat tanks for the ladies:
(I think the cut on them is slightly strange, and there's a slit on the side ?? I guess it's an attempt to re-invent the plain ol' beaters..other than that, I'm loving the artwork)
Haring designs which I LOVE:And I also found...Terry Richardson collab tees! You know, only one of the most famed photographers around...the one that's famous for Kermit x Supreme right now:I think I'm going to have to save in order to buy like...ALL of these.
If you shop in Japanese terms, they're all only like $10 a piece!
Quality tees with timeless artwork: WHAT A DEAL!
If you're willing to shop around and attempt to read some Japanese, check out Uniqlo Japan and start lookin!

COLOR ME MINE

MoMA’s first online exhibit, entitled COLOR CHART, features 44 artists who successfully mix art and life and it's genuine, puts-a-smile-on-your-face kind of fun, a perfect way to spice up your long, stressful day/week/month.
It reminds me slightly of In Rainbows cover by Radiohead...but anyway, you should totally check it out for the visual experience of the site alone, even if you're not into art too much, because it's coloriffic!
Visit the site here via MoMA!

UNIQLO x KEITH HARING & BASQUIAT

Japanese superstore steppin' it up real big in the art scene: tees with reproductions of artwork from the legendary Keith Haring and Jean-Michael Basquiat.
Both were HUGE iconic figures in the downtown art scene in the 80's, and their influence continues on and on.
I know UNIQLO x Keith Haring tees debuted a while ago, at least while I was in Japan last summer...but I'm hoping these are brand new designs strictly for the new collaboration.
These are due out in April, but in the meantime, check out Chloe Sevigny for UNIQLO's ad campagin.
Can't get enuff of Chloe, can we?-Details and images from NYLON

RACHEL BILSON x DKNY JEANS

Our favorite Hollywood starlet and fashionista, Rachel Bilson, has joined forces with DKNY Jeans to create the Edie Rose line, scheduled to hit stores in September:

The Edie Rose for DKNY Jeans line consists of about 15 pieces for the launch, including a sportswear mix of button-down tops, sweaters, jackets, T-shirts, dresses and two jeans styles — a straight leg and a skinny leg, both available in a dark wash. Monogue said the line is quite different from the DKNY Jeans collection, being made mostly in a simple black-and-white palette, with the occasional yellow as a pop color.

...Bilson said that when she came up with ideas for the line, she knew she didn't want her own name on the label, which is why she chose Edie (after her grandmother) and Rose (a close family friend). She said these are two women who inspire her, so the name seemed fitting for her brand.

Expect to see them in stores like Macy's, Lord & Taylor, and Nordstrom, where DKNY Jeans apparel are currently being sold, and for around the same pricing as well.
I'm eager to see what kinds of designs she'll produce with DKNY...but taking into consideration that she has a fly sense of style, it should be good.
Look out for her in random advertisements in magazines, becuase she'll be taking part in the fall advertising campaigns herself.

Here's a look at two of her pieces:

Read more about it here via WWD.

JUST AS I EXPECTED

Lauren Conrad had her first-ever fashion show for Fall 2008 this Tuesday at Smashbox Studios is Culver City for L.A. Fashion Week as I mentioned earlier, and the turnout was just as I had presumed:

What they saw was a plain, mostly black, dark purple, grey and white collection of dresses and tunics over leggings, most made of jersey or cottons. Highlights included the Juliette strapless bubble dress done in black lace adorned with a bow belt showing an obvious influence of Fifties Audrey Hepburn style; and the Ariele ruffle long dress, with a plunging halter and bodice flounce. Also pretty were the pieces done in the "Le Jardin" print, huge black flowers against a white background. The best of that group was the strapless, sweetheart-neckline "Elizabeth" dress. Other looks ranged from skintight (and unforgiving even on the models) sheaths to multi-tiered minidresses that looked more like maternity wear than skinny fashionista's next must-haves. Conrad chose a variety of necklines for her fashions, from plunging to the waist fronts to boatnecks, scoops, straight-line strapless, and one-shoulder asymmetrical looks, some more flattering to the models than others, but certainly an attempt to offer something for everyone.

But overall, any hope that Lauren Conrad is the world's next great designer was dashed by her first foray into the world of clothes. There was absolutely nothing new or innovative in her collection.
-Jenny Peters of Fashion Wire Daily

Peep some pictures to see what all the fuss...NOT fuss...is all about:
I mean come on, LC, as a womenswear fashion designer, don't you see that these kinds of tops flattens your boobs in a training bra kind of way?Clean silhouette but still kind of bleh:Again, the flattening boob halter, but the ruffles and the contrasting color make up for some of it:She's introduced prints in her collection - surprise!I think the people in attendance were more interesting to look at than her collection itself. Guess who was in the house? KC - favorite biatch of OC. But why is her top scrunched up like that? You can also definitely see her bra...And of course, Brody...mm.. oh and Frankie...er..cool shades, dude.No more, LC, just stick to creating drama by whining and being so ambiguous about men on the Hills. That's all.

WOMAN SAT ON A TOILET FOR 2 YEARS

Random, but totally strange. WHY? WHY? WHY?
WICHITA, Kan. - Authorities are considering charges in the bizarre case of a woman who sat on her boyfriend's toilet for two years — so long that her body was stuck to the seat by the time the boyfriend finally called police.

Ness County Sheriff Bryan Whipple said it appeared the 35-year-old Ness City woman's skin had grown around the seat. She initially refused emergency medical services but was finally convinced by responders and her boyfriend that she needed to be checked out at a hospital.

"We pried the toilet seat off with a pry bar and the seat went with her to the hospital," Whipple said. "The hospital removed it."

Whipple said investigators planned to present their report Wednesday to the county attorney, who will determine whether any charges should be filed against the woman's 36-year-old boyfriend.

"She was not glued. She was not tied. She was just physically stuck by her body," Whipple said. "It is hard to imagine. ... I still have a hard time imagining it myself."

He told investigators he brought his girlfriend food and water, and asked her every day to come out of the bathroom.

"And her reply would be, `Maybe tomorrow,'" Whipple said. "According to him, she did not want to leave the bathroom."

The boyfriend called police on Feb. 27 to report that "there was something wrong with his girlfriend," Whipple said, adding that he never explained why it took him two years to call.

Police found the clothed woman sitting on the toilet, her sweat pants down to her mid-thigh. She was "somewhat disoriented," and her legs looked like they had atrophied, Whipple said.

"She said that she didn't need any help, that she was OK and did not want to leave," he said.

She was reported in fair condition at a hospital in Wichita, about 150 miles southeast of Ness City. Whipple said she has refused to cooperate with medical providers or law enforcement investigators.

Authorities said they did not know if she was mentally or physically disabled.
Visualizing...something like this?

LA STAND UP

This compilation of Los Angeles graffiti is the result of Juxtapoz's Roger Gastman combining forces with Sonja Teri.
128 pages of pure L.A. art from artists like Ewok, Retna, Revok, and so much more.
Read more about it via SlamxHype and find out where to get your paws on them.
Gotta rep the City of Angels!

SUPREME TOTE

As part of their Spring/Summer 2008 Collection, Supreme introduces the Packable Tote, in 3 supreme colors:Tote your life away in these babies.
Check out HighSnobiety for info and a peek at the new Supreme Courvoisier tees.

ELEPHANT IN THE SAND

Today was new release Tuesday, with albums dropping for Rick Ross (Trilla), Snoop Dogg (Ego Trippin') and finally Fat Joe (Elephant in the Room).
Today was also an opportunity for mainstream hip-hop rappers (i.e. 50 Cent) to promote their long time beef with other rappers (i.e. Fat Joe).
They've got way more beef than the spicy steak in my Chipotle burrito, and I know it's all just really dumb, so I'm not even gonna get into it.
Just Google "50 Cent Fat Joe" in the news tab and you'll get tons of info instantly.
But anyway, I just thought G-Unit's concept was mad funny, utilizing Joey Crack's album release today to mirror his own mixtape:If you're an elephant-hater yourself, you can download the mixtape here via Swagger Ready.

FLEA SHOW

Rose Bowl Flea Market for March was another pretty good day.
Warmer weather, just chillin' and relaxin' all cool lookin' for some vintage & antiques is pretty much the life.
Some items that gave us the giggles, the creeps, and everything in between:Yeah, this says "Aliens from X-Files: $100":Finding some of that Le Corbusier in me:This is just weird: Nike?:So necessary:Cookies that will cause you massive heart attack:See you again in April...
-Pictures courtesy of E.

STUFF WHITE PEOPLE LIKE

StuffWhitePeopleLike.com must be one of the most thought-provoking, well-articulated sites on the web.
To an extent, it's hilarious although sometimes stereotypical and offensive, but for the most part, there's a lot of truth in the list of 86 items of things white people like.
Here are some of my picks that I believe are pretty much close to the truth (for the majority), but oh man, there are so much more!

#6: ORGANIC FOOD:
Just like with farmers markets, white people believe that organic food is grown by farmers who wear overalls, drive tractors, and don’t use pesticide. In spite of the fact that most organic food is made by major agribusiness, and they just use it as an excuse to jack up prices, white people will always lose their mind for organic anything. Never mind the fact that if the world were to switch to 100% organic food tommorow, half the earth would die of starvation.

But white people don’t care, just so long as they aren’t eating pesticides they are pretty sure they can live forever.
Continue reading here.

#14: HAVING BLACK FRIENDS
White people like numbers. They like to count things like stars in the sky and the death toll at Mt. Everest and the number of times they’ve seen Tori Amos and/or Phish in concert. Counting the number of black friends is then clearly a divine imperative. The number of black friends white people possess also illustrates their comfort with black culture. Here’s a handy guide to the number system:

1—The white novice. This black friend is the gateway to helping white people understand gang signs and Vietnamese beauty supply stores. This black friend is probably the only black friend for many white people and when they all hang out (because white people hang out) they bring their “mutual” black friend with them.

2—The white black club-goer. Two black friends serve as bodyguards when white people go to black clubs to see how exactly one “pops, drops and locks” it.

3 -4—The white BET-er. See Justin Timberlake/ Robin Thicke/ Jon B for more information. For old school reference, see Michael McDonald.

5 and up—Impossible.
Continue reading here.

#58: JAPAN:
...White people love Japan for a number of reasons. Sushi is pretty much the biggest one, since white people have spent so much time Sushi restaurants, enjoying the food, learning about how to eat it, and how to be snobby about it. This natural curiosity fills them with a need to pay a visit to Tsukiji and taste the freshest Sushi possible.
Continue reading here.

#73: GENTRIFICATION:
In general, white people love situations where they can’t lose. While this does account for the majority of their situations, perhaps the safest bet a white person can make is to buy a house in an up-and-coming neighborhood.

White people like to live in these neighborhoods because they get credibility and respect from other white people for living in a more “authentic” neighborhood where they are exposed to “true culture” every day. So whenever their friends mention their home in the suburbs or richer urban area, these people can say “oh, it’s so boring out there, so fake. In our neighborhood, things are just more real.” This superiority is important as white people jockey for position in their circle of friends.
Continue reading here.

They'll keep updating their site, and if you have any suggestions or ideas for more stuff white people like, let 'em know!

ME LUCKY CHARMS

FAMILY AFFAIR - TINA THE MAMA

I attended my first baby shower on Saturday, congratulations Tina!!
It's so strange, and it hasn't hit me yet, having someone in your generation getting hitched and/or knocked up...it just means we're all getting older.
Peep some highlights, and let the joys of family and new life soak in.
Bottle-drinking contest (the trick is not to suck too hard):

Last place, but still drinkin' & cheesin' it, he's used to it:Aerial tricks courtesy of Kiki monster:Girl's Day was March 3, and to be honest, I totally forgot:There's a little Mr. Winkle in every dog:The fam-lay!Happy baby shower, mama-to-be!

A new chapter begins...