Dear Fashion Kitty, White is the New Black?
I need help! I bought a dress exactly like the one in attached pic...in white..there were only black and white where I bought it ... would look cool.If you really want out of bridesmaidville, add a cropped leather motorcycle jacket. A denim cropped jacket would also do the trick. Hope that advice was helpful and be sure to take [more...]
Date: 2008-11-12 01:34:00
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NY Fashion Week: Skin is in
Hurricane Hanna hit New York on Saturday, the rain came in sheets, and still the glossy editors wore their stiletto sandals and booties, ... From the opening look, a faded denim-and-black-leather motorcycle jacket, Wang was mixing it up. An over-sized shirt came in leather dyed a speckled blue to look like denim. The new shape of pants [more...]
Date: 2008-09-08 22:39:23
Brand Profile: Neighborhood
Brand Profile: Neighborhood ... is renowned for its distressed denim and leather motorcycle jackets, as well as other subtly ... , but the steez is more biker badass than renegade cop, with mechanic-inspired shirts, flannels, paint [more...]
Date: 2008-09-22 18:13:40
Fashion Week SS09: Charlotte Ronson
The crowd at the show always says something about the designer ... . The jacket--a gray denim take on a motorcycle cut--is particularly covetable.More schoolboy charm ... 's gray denim clothes were nicely tailored and more than presentable, but they wouldn't pop--on film [more...]
Date: 2008-09-08 12:00:00
Ben Sherman Keane Boots
Forget tugging on a tight pair of Italian boots– these puppies have a stylish on-off zip that goes right up the back. With a toned-down Mod shape, these boots can make friends with black slim trousers and dark denim. Daring guys might top this with a motorcycle jacket, while the rest of us can go for a tailored [more...]
Date: 2008-09-29 17:00:27
The Feminine Giftique: A Holiday Gift Guide
Rose, "Chase Me" coat The cardinal rule of holiday shopping is to buy things the recipient wouldn't normally splurge on—a philosophy that's all ... is perfect for androgynous types, making Current / Elliott's denim motorcycle jacket and Keerstin Wintrup's [more...]
Date: 2008-11-30 14:49:35
3 Jackets the you won't see on the internet...
So, there are some things that are not going to be available on the aloharag.com. It's just how it goes ... The second jacket is a classic cafe style motorcycle jacket. The leather is a little bit thicker ... manufactured/high quality basics to the world. Starting with Jeans constructed of Okayama denim [more...]
Date: 2008-10-18 16:46:40
Plus Size Jeans at SVOBODA
SVOBODA have just added a brand new denim line to their online store, which includes a collection of curve hugging items. Besides, they have also added a preview of plus size jackets, tops and tees to come in the days ... in Japanese Selvage Denim! Truly stylish. SVOBODA have also added a Motorcycle Inspired Coated Denim [more...]
Date: 2008-11-13 08:30:24
Harley Davidson Store Experience
Low Jeremy asked: Visiting a Harley-Davidson store. Whether online or offline gives you choices of wide quantity ... jacket, men’s maverick leather jacket, men’s canal street rain suit, men’s fleece-lined denim jacket ... site has several pages to visit but let us focus on the products the offer. On the motorcycle [more...]
Date: 2008-09-11 01:54:07
My Heart Turns Black All The Time ...
The new April 77 collection has reminded me again of why I love fashion. My favorite looks are all representative of an era's music ... denim jacket and my favorite skinhead pieces, messily bleached jeans and jackets ... of all its timeless. From the Jesus and Mary Chain to the Black Rebel Motorcycle Club it lives on.Some of the best [more...]
Date: 2008-08-03 15:24:00
Biker Bars
Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\: ... . When I was a kid we had three motorcycle gangs (clubs) that were truly to be feared ... that drank a lot and were prone to violence. They wore their colors on their denim jackets and hung [more...]
Date: 2008-08-14 06:45:00
It "feels like" 38°F!
My poor Miami-bred husband had to break out the cold weather gear to ride his motorcycle to work this morning. *rolls eyes* White undershirt, sweater, work shirt, denim shirt, leather jacket, "gauntlet gloves", full face helmet, bandanna to cover mouth and nose, jeans, socks and boots. Unfortunately [more...]
Date: 2008-10-28 13:32:49
Men’s Vintage Clothing
Vintage 60′S Vanson Cafe Racer Motorcycle Jacket Sz 44 -Stunning- 1800′S -High Priest- Masonic Robe/Costume Vintage Scorpions Concert Tee Shirt 1984 Us Tour Vintage Harley Davidson Biker Cap & Aviator Sunglasses Vintage Levi’ ... Motorcycle T Shirt Small Vintage 501 Levi Big E Denim Redline Jeans #2 Button Ss Vintage 60′ [more...]
Date: 2008-07-17 02:51:36
Freshening Up a Biker Staple
Picture_16 I love Current/Elliott's riff on the classic motorcycle jacket. It's every bit as rugged-looking and rocker-ish as these things should be, only instead of leather it's cut from faded black denim. From the metal snap buttons to the shoulder tabs to the ample [more...]
Date: 2008-11-10 10:39:33
Quiz Show: Part 2
Last week, I embarked on a spiritual journey to bring sense and meaning into my life. I wandered through the mountain plains, waded through the quickest of sands, and rode through rivers of steaming, volcanic lava on a paper boat of hopes and dreams. While some people choose to give up on the arduous trek towards enlightenment, I am not " [more...]
Date: 2008-11-10 08:19:00
The Feminine Giftique: A Holdiay Gift Guide
The cardinal rule of holiday shopping is to buy things the recipient wouldn't normally splurge on—a philosophy that's all ... a rough-edged healing crystal protruding from a used bullet casing. This season's biker vibe ... braided leather belt with bronze snake head ends are two no-fail options. FOR THE LOUNGE LOVER [more...]
Date: 2008-11-25 14:49:35
The Project Runway finale at the Tents at Bryant Park got off to a dramatic start Friday. The guest judge's seat was empty just one minute before showtime, prompting chatter among guests. Then, the perpetually perky Heidi Klum popped up to welcome the crowd, announcing that: "Jennifer Lopez was scheduled to be our guest judge today, [more...]
Date: 2008-09-12 16:06:08
The Big Asphalt Slide
Motorcycle Crash Asphalt is a very unforgiving surface. This is especially true when the human body and the road make contact at speed! ... . Have you ever noticed that as long as the motorcycle doesn’t meet anything solid during a slide it not only slides faster than you do, but it can come out of the slide with less damage? If the motorcycle [more...]
Date: 2008-11-26 03:08:01
Define Your Style
One reason for having a wardrobe built largely around one theme is that it vastly simplifies the question of what to wear when you’re trying to rush out the door. Also, it presents a coherent image of you to the rest of the world, and we all know that others will form opinions of you based on how you dress [more...]
Date: 2008-10-27 19:33:33
This and That
Thank you for all the great ideas that you’ve come up with for our anniversary! I even got a comment from someone who wrote the book on what to do in Minnesota! Thanks Amy. Thanks also for MNLacer’s very thorough research! And indigorose has faith that I would be able to conquer my fear of heights and to go up in a hot air balloon! [more...]
Date: 2008-09-01 14:47:00
Looking for the Perfect Pair of Jeans? Check Out Freedom of Choice by Nathan Menashe!!
Freedom of Choice is a brand of jeans that's been around for a while but recently changed up the design aesthete to launch a great collection of ... this in podcast format and give you the photos to check out , rather than split it into two videos!! Nathan ... with an ankle length, Low rise with a very skinny "motorcycle" jean. cascade-skinny.jpg [more...]
Date: 2008-11-10 01:25:36
The Style File: RACHEL BILSON
If I was following the Style File order as I originally listed it, it is true that Lily Allen would be next, ... of a scarf, an amazing sense of proportion: a cropped jacket with knee-high boots or a mini dress ... that laid-back Cali chic that is denim. Whether it's skinnies, widelegs, are cutoffs, she looks amazing [more...]
Date: 2008-07-25 00:12:00
Miss Buffalo Chips or Misogyny?
Just when you thought Captain Underpants couldn’t degrade his wife anymore…from Top of the Ticket at the Los Angeles Times: John McCain on Monday became the first presidential aspirant to attend the annual Sturgis Rally ... listeners “that he had encouraged his wife to enter the annual Sturgis beauty contest, one in which nudity [more...]
Date: 2008-08-07 00:09:28
Top Cold Weather Motorcycle Gear Picks
On cool days when the weather is great and you want to get out and ride your motorcycle instead of reading ... together some cold weather motorcycle gear ideas to help you. Harley Davidson Neck Tube ... your ears warm too. If you wear an open face helmet on your Harley Davidson motorcycle, or even on an [more...]
Date: 2008-11-13 12:23:34
Me and My Shadow
With CarrieNation knocking around the flyovers this weekend, I've been home alone with Daisy, our ornery pug ... jacket, and an unshakeable belief that bands like Accept were the best thing music had to offer ... foolin with the denim dudes..." that I figured was an allusion to badass male bonding as a teenager [more...]
Date: 2008-10-26 16:44:09
Easy Riders
Well, I did it last year. Now, it looks like others are joining me.Long associated with counterculture, risk and rebellion, the motorcycle is being embraced ... , an information technology worker from Alexandria who commutes by motorcycle to his job at a D.C. [more...]
Date: 2008-07-01 19:27:58
Tops- piles and piles for WT
Or racks and racks. I have jackets (blazers) in my tops piles because I wear them often- like other people wear sweaters or cardigans ... karma" that goes to the thrift store. The color is iffy on me. The grey motorcycle jacket ... - usually under a leather jacket or shirt. The printed ones are actually summer t's but may get out under [more...]
Date: 2008-11-14 18:40:00
Sweaters and Coats For Ritzy Rovers! Wednesday, Oct 1 2008
Fabulous Finds: Posh Pets Aspen Dog Coat, cashmere dog sweater, Chein Coature, Concert Tees for Dogs, Designer Dog Clothing, Dog Hoodies, ... it. No one will mess with your little guy when he wears this imitation leather Motorcycle Jacket! The cap is sold separately. $49.95 at moderntails.com Yikes Stripes! I’m in love with this little [more...]
Date: 2008-10-01 16:51:49
The Ken to her Barbie
Via Scott Owens - REALTOR®: WARNING: Contains small parts and extreme sarcasm ... not funny ones)... so I took some liberties with my versions: "Biker" Ken® - Harley-Davidson® Ken® doll will once again ride in style in his fun, edgy and authentic Harley-Davidson® outfits. Intricate [more...]
Date: 2008-10-23 07:23:47
M.I.S.S. NYFW: Brooklyn Royalty SS09
One last post from NY Fashion Week…I was having a little difficulty with the picts and video!!! ... up! Color’s were bright and the denim was tight for both the guys and gals. Denim was treated with full ... did her version of a wedding gown (in traditional fashion show last look’edness). Seems the motorcycle [more...]
Date: 2008-10-06 14:33:15
Leather Care
Leather Care - Leather garments have emerged in popularity over the past decades ... for motorcycle riding. A quality piece of leather has been the only thing protecting a rider ... . Indeed leather is the best option when riding a motorcycle. Research and years of common use indicate [more...]
Date: 2008-11-19 07:07:48
What is a biker (a real one)?
If you have to ask (what is a real biker,) then you wouldn't understand ... lacking in civilian life. Organized motorcycle rallies naturally attracted this new group of adrenaline junkies. It was at one of these early rallies, The 1947 Gypsy Tour in Hollister, California [more...]
Date: 2008-10-09 12:35:56
Motorcycle updates
quick: if you don't care about motorcycles, move along ... when trying to get a good hold on the rear brake. The jacket, a Joe Rocket Phoenix II, with its vinyl insert (the jacket is otherwise a mesh textile, so air flows into it, keeping the rider cool [more...]
Date: 2008-09-27 18:09:00
[NEW RELEASE] NIKE BLAZER BONEYARDS (STUSSY)
Taking name and inspiration from a secret surf spot in San Pedro, California, known for its biker clubs and its punk rock, ... was planning the apparel collection with Shinsuke Takizawa from Neighborhood and because ... and compliments their Boneyards apparel collection perfectly” said Fraser Cooke. The Boneyards x Nike [more...]
Date: 2008-07-31 14:00:00
Store update
The HomeRoom store has been updated with our best season of cut and sew to date! ... of 100% cotton Fleece and inspired by a vintage motorcycle jacket. The fit is standard and the cuffs of the jacket are engineered with thumb holes for those cold nights. Comes in Black or Heather Grey [more...]
Date: 2008-11-18 07:05:26
Automotive
Sears Black Friday Sales are in full swing, and now the Black Friday ad for Sears is in hand. There are probably more deals at Sears for the holidays, as well as for the Sears Black Friday push than at most major retailers. Start shopping early to get the best deals available, while supplies last [more...]
Date: 2008-11-25 04:38:48
Off-road riding and pirates
I’ve been thinking a lot about off-road riding. It seems natural to me to ride off road, ... him turning up at my Primary school when I was about six or seven on a motorbike and he had a denim jacket ... I think because until recently all my motorcycle experiences have been off-road. I had a couple [more...]
Date: 2008-10-13 09:21:26
105, Day 2
When I woke up at 6 in the morning and left the tent to take care of business, I was stunned by the amount of dew! I had forgotten about dew in the summer. Dallas rarely has much. The outside of the tent was soaked, it was pretty damp inside (I had left the flaps on the windows open; it was pretty warm) [more...]
Date: 2008-09-12 15:55:00
Denin Chaps for Fall Rides
Sometimes leather is just too much and you would rather wear denim or your motorcycle ride to enjoy the fall colors. There is something about the feeling of denim in the fall whether it is a good jean jacket ... for a fall ride in the afternoon on your motorcycle. Denim chaps will protect your legs while [more...]
Date: 2008-09-25 12:24:59
HOT AND NOT FOR FALL
HOT AND NOT FOR FALL FASHION & SHOPPINGMAKE IT YOURSSEND TO A FRIENDADD TO FAVORITESTAGS editor's picks, fashion HOT Rock the Croc ( ... a bright satin dress with a motorcycle jacket or denim. Roll with it. Roll up sleeves and cuffs ... you. NOT Double denim. With the jean jacket trend so strong it’s tempting to throw [more...]
Date: 2008-10-14 10:12:21
[NEW RELEASE] NIKE TERMINATOR BONEYARDS (NEIGHBORHOOD)
Here's the triple pack of Terminators designed by Neighbrohood for Stussy! Click here for Melbourne and Sydney launch details! About the Nike Blazer_ The first Nike Blazer was a pioneering shoe. Released in 1973, it took its name from the Portland Trail Blazers; as Nike’s first hoop shoe, it proved worthy of its name [more...]
Date: 2008-07-31 14:00:00
the icing on the cake
After a hot and humid Summer, I welcome the crisp, cool days of Fall ... @ Intermix Haute Hippie Maribou Feather Vest @ Nordstrom Generra Leather Bomber Jacket @ Shopbop Plenty ... Puffer Vest in Red Samantha Pleet Motorcycle Jacket in Black Sherpa-lined Goosedown puffer vest [more...]
Date: 2008-09-01 00:25:14
RockersNYC presents:AFALL/WIN.08PREVIEW“LOUDISSILENT”
RockersNYC.NEON.GHOST.LAMB.SKIN.MOTORCYCLE.JACKET. RockersNYC.NEON.GHOST.REVERSIBLE.VEST. [ ... of the lambskin motorcycle hoodie jacket & as one side of the reversible vest. This season also sees the beginning of the RockersNYC original denim line. With the Loud Is Silent season, RockersNYC has taken [more...]
Date: 2008-08-01 18:15:45
Celebs in Denim: Audrina Patridge in J & Company Jeans
Audrina Patridge and Heidi Montag were spotted at a T-Mobile event on August 1st ... . Audrina is wearing a pair of J & Company Jeans. Heidi’s leather motorcycle jacket…barf! So a couple seasons ago! Is it just me or would you wear it? audrina-patridge-j-and-company.jpg [more...]
Date: 2008-08-04 17:57:46
Stocking Stuffers for the Guys
Red Guitar Neckless from D.C. Metal Designs, $17.50 This red guitar pendent is cut from 1/8" thick recycled Steel and painted red and then lightly sanded to give it a old look and then clear coated to protect the finish for years. The guitar pendent is approx [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 12:23:40
Another Motorcycle Jacket
Some awesome reasons to own an all weather motorcycle jacket there are some great reasons for you to own an all weather motorcycle jacket ... and women's motorcycle jackets, chaps, coats, vests, gloves check out our wide variety of bike [more...]
Date: 2008-10-23 04:38:00
[EVENT] 5th Year Anniversary EMG Vintage -NYC NOV 15
emg vintage saturday, november 15, 2008, 2-6pm tribeca grand hotel (2 avenue of the americas) ... and angora wrap/kimono sleeve jacket $42 +black leather jacket in several sizes $45-$59 +Norma Kamali ... trim- HOT! $55 +tartan mini-dress $25 +Womens super broken in motorcycle jacket $65 +3.1 Philip Lim [more...]
Date: 2008-11-09 23:10:19
Hot-Weather Motorcycle Apparel and Gear
A buyer's guide to apparel and gear for hot-weather motorcycle rides (and we don't mean shorts and sandals) ... riders could even suffer hypothermia. But clothes that are right for cold-weather riding are invariably [more...]
Date: 2008-11-06 02:52:00
Harley Davidson Motorcycles 2008 FXDF Fat Bob
Harley Davidson Motorcycles 2008 FXDF Fat Bob Harley Davidson Motorcycles 2008 FXDF Fat Bob Harley Davidson Motorcycles 2008 FXDF Fat Bob is drag style custom motorcycle of Dyna Family which finished in black with polished covers. For styling features, Harley Davidson Motorcycles 2008 FXDF Fat Bob have aggressive twin headlights, fat bob fuel [more...]
Date: 2008-09-18 14:29:57
Mode a Paris: Day 4 & Homage to the Designer
It was Naia's last day in Paris before she had to fly home to Denmark, ... . Pearly white, black with the odd dash of colour with cool prints added edge. The white motorcycle jacket [more...]
Date: 2008-10-15 15:48:00
