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Starting yoga at the young age of 17, by watching instructional videos, to signing up for her first yoga class her first semester of college, all the way to currently being a yoga instructor of her own private and public yoga classes!
Her philosophy of why she does yoga is that the human body is fascinating, and she wants to study more about it through yoga and dance. Jess also maintains a predominantly organic diet, to go along with her physical, and spiritual wellness. Jess also has a Instagram segment called "#YogaAfterDark" where she shares pictures from her practice with all of her instagram follows, and yes, they're sexy. She says the photos reflect how she feels on her mat: "strong, sensual, in-touch, confident, funky, and unapologetically me"
This is the last WCW post of Black History Month, and I can't explain how amazing it has been sharing these beautiful, strong, and inspirational black women with the people who read these posts, and follow Vile Co. Week after week this month, it's been very hard to pick who I wanted to do these posts on, because there are so many inspirational black women I follow. All of these women really show what #BlackGirlMagic is all about.
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MELANIE
Well we are stoked for our dudes in Athenas Grace. Lots of good shit coming their way. Check out their first single and music video off of their new record Martrys. Recorded at our boys at Undead Studios!
Here it is DEATHWISH!
MAKE SURE YOU GUYS HEAD OUT TO THE SANCTUARY LATER THIS MONTH FOR THE MARTYRS CD RELEASE!
WELL THE WILSON BOYS HAVE DONE IT AGAIN. A NEW RECORD, INTERNATIONAL TOURS, AND SPENDING THEIR DAYS BANGING THEIR HEADS THOUSANDS OF FANS. WITH ALL OF THIS TIME ON THE ROAD THEY HAVENT LOST THEIR ROOTS HERE IN DETROIT.
CHECK OUT THIS AWESOME BACK STORY FOR RIGHT TO RISE:
"When we wrote the song we wanted to tell a story about the area of the world we live in. After traveling so much the past few years we realize the magnifying glass that the media has put on Detroit has damaged not only our city’s image but more importantly our PEOPLES’ image. We all struggle with life's weight no matter where we live in this world...our peoples’ story is not unlike the millions of other people out there put against the wall daily, cast aside as underdogs and thought of as "already dead". It's through the struggle to survive in those conditions that we create our strengths.
What we’ve tried to achieve visually is to tell a story thru the POV of a pack of dogs moving thru the blight of our city; the places most identifiable to the rest of the world. The abandoned house the band is performing in starts to crumble as the "underdogs" move from the rubble of our past into the present parts of Detroit's rebuild, showing our people coming together in strength to unite as one. It’s a picture of hope and growth through hard work, resilience and ingenuity, while honoring our past as we rise towards our future.
The video was produced and directed by Tradesmen Films and Chad Nicefield."
WELL WE ARE VERY STOKED AT VILE HQ ON SEEING ALL OF THIS PLACES THAT MAKE OUR HOME...OUR HOME. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO HERE! -AREN
WELL YOU MIGHT HAVE HEARD US REP'N THESE DUDES ALREADY. CRUCIBLE A HEAVY SIDE PROJECT MADE UP OF ANDY (BASS), DAVE (VOCALS) AND LOU (GUITAR) FROM WE CAME AS ROMANS, TODD JANSEN (VOCALS & GUITAR) FROM ASSASSINS AND EVEN NICK FREDDELL (DRUMS) FROM TAPROOT! (BET YOU NEVER SAW THAT ONE COMING) FROM EVERYTHING WE'VE HEARD SO FAR FROM THESE DUDES YOU GUYS ARE GOING TO BE IN STORE FOR SOME LOW SLUDGY CHUGS, SOLID HOOKS, AND SOME ALL AROUND HEAVY SHIT!
WHEN I TALKED TO DAVE AND ANDY ABOUT THIS PROJECT A WHILE BACK, THEY SAID THAT THEY WERE EXCITED TO BRING IT BACK TO THEIR HEAVY ROOTS AND JUST LET LOOSE. WE THINK YOU GUYS WILL BE IMPRESSED BY THE SOLID LYRICS AS WELL AS FIND SOMETHING TO BANG YOUR HEAD TO.
CHECK OUT THEIR FIRST SINGLE DEATH RATE ON THE CRUCIBLE FB PAGE. AND COME OUT FOR THIS EP RELEASE NEXT MONTH!
I've been very into makeup recently, and trying out new products, and finding things that I've really been loving! But with that, I feel like I'm spending SOOOO much money just to keep up with this new interest I've developed!
I was at a drag show, when I ran into a friend that I don't ever get to hang out with, and she was alone at this show, so I hung out with her, and we started girl gabbing about everything from clothes, corsets, drag queens, and makeup! I was telling her how much I've been spending on makeup, but not in a bragging way. More like a "IHATEMYSELFFORSPENDINGSOMUCHONMAKEUP" kind of way. She asked me if I had ever heard of DUPETHAT, and she pulled their instagram page up, and told me to scroll through!
Dupe That is a website / Instagram (@dupethat) that finds you damn near perfect dupes for makeup and beauty products, such as lipsticks, eyeshadows, bronzers, concealers, and even makeup brushes that are typically on the pricier side! You would really be surprised at how many amazing dupes out there, that you probably wouldn't think you'd be able to find an almost exact match for, and at a really affordable price! If I can find a deal, on something that's already really great, I'll absolutely go for it, and Dupe That has definitely changed the way that I'll be shopping for makeup now!
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MELANIE
As part of the backstage series Founder's new release is exactly what the name implies: dank. It's a red ale but thanks to the generous amount of hops it's also an IPA. Chinook, mosaic and simcoe are featured here along with caramalt and roasted barley. It's a very big, very juicy and sticky brew that I'll honestly be buying more bottles of. Nice frothy crystal head, big 9.5% abv and a punch to the pallet at 90ibu's. The perfect release as fall starts to creep in. I haven't heard if this was kegged but there seems to be plenty of bottles to go around. Cheers!
My Score: 94
It's the biggest selling alcoholic item since Mike's hard lemonade. It sells more pallets a week than Bud or Miller. If you haven't had one yet there's a good possibility that you're dead, or just can't seem to find it. Grabbed off shelves as fast as it's put up. Brewed by Smalltown brewery at first but now contracted out and produced by the place where fourloko is made. I shouldn't have to tell you this tastes exactly like root beer, except after a few of these you may start to feel a little funny thanks to a 5.9% abv. Little did you know they also make a 19.5% abv version that goes into a nice 22oz bottle. Personally, I can only handle the sweetness of just one of these but by no means is it a bad root beer. However, the snob in me that I hate to whip out must tell you; this is not beer and it is certainly not craft beer. Nothing produced on a scale of its size can be considered craft. That being said, none of that information should stop you from imbibing this beverage. To each their own. Now go get drunk. Cheers!
My Score: 85
Rate Beer: 79
Beer Advocate: 87
If you ever wondered what kind of magic you would get if you put Tim Burton, Alfred Hitchcock, Vincent Price, and Paula Deen all in the same room, and they brainstormed on a project, Christine McConnell's sweet treats are pretty reminiscent of what they would all create together! The 32 year old, self taught baker, photographer, stylist and artist based out of LA, is the epitome of 50's housewife with a morbid and grotesque twist!
Baking is a hobby to McConnell, and she makes her living off of beauty photography, and other odd jobs! Trained in hair and makeup styling, but completely self-taught in baking, just by watching YouTube videos! Her hobbies and life work evoke the 1940's, 50's, and 60's but with a campy, creepy twist!
I first heard about Christine McConnell when she created "Seven Generations of American Women" by replicating women family members dating back as far as 2000 years!
Follow Christine McConnell on Instagram: Christine McConnell
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MEL
WELL ITS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN! DIRT FEST WILL BE ROCKING OUT THIS WEEK! THIS YEAR IS GOING TO BE FULL OF GUILTY PLEASURES! BANDS LIKE FEAR FACTORY, COAL CHAMBER AND EVEN MUSHROOM HEAD! BUT WE ARE STOKED FOR THE STRONG MICHIGAN ACTS LIKE KING 810, CHILD BITE BEAST IN THE FIELD AND OUR BOYS IN WOLFSHARK! COME VISIT OUR TENT AND LETS PARTY HARD AND GET OUR METAL ON !
SO OBVIOUSLY YOU GUYS ALREADY KNOW WHO LET LIVE IS ...OR AT LEAST YOU SHOULD! WELL THE DUDES ARE COMING TO TOWN AND PLAYING AT OUR BELOVED SHELTER. THIS SHOW IS GOING TO RIP FOR OBVIOUS REASONS BUT WE ARE STOKED BECAUSE OUR BOYS IN WOLFSHARK AND NARCO DEBUT WILL BE SHARING THE STAGE! SO YOU ALL BETTER BE THERE!
First things first, before I start talking about this absolute queen of a human being, we need to have a definition of the word "androgynous":
androgynous
adjective an·drog·y·nous \an-ˈdrä-jə-nəs\
: having both male and female characteristics or qualities
: suitable for both men and women
Meet Ari Fitz, formerly known as Arielle Patrice Scott. Ari is a filmmaker, Youtube personality, and star of MTV's "Real World Ex-Plosion" and called "Most Compelling Cast Member" of the season, and was also voted on Buzzfeed as one of fifteen "Androdgynous Models you have to Follow on Instagram!" Ari was discovered by a photographer at a local festival she was attending, and was introduced to a top modeling agency in San Fransisco , and instantly attracted some really big name clients like Levi's Sprint, Michael Kors, and Macy's! When she had time between all of her modeling work, she began to chase her dream of pursuing filmmaking as she always wanted to! With just $200, Ari put together her first short film "The Anniversary," which led her to be discovered by MTV, and that's when they contacted her about doing The Real World. She jokingly responded about being on the show, landed the part, and ended up being a crowd favorite!
After the show aired, she wanted to find a creative outlet to utilize her talent in film, and interact with her growing audience, and that's when she started her self titled YouTube channel! In just a few months, her channel took off and in no time she had over 500k views. TOMBOYISH started right there with her channel as it all started to take off! TOMBOYISH is a segment of her YouTube channel where she visits different androgynous women fashion icons all over the country, who are everything from fashion designers, rappers, bloggers and models, about what androgynous fashion means to them, all while giving fashion advice for anyone looking for guidance for dressing more tomboy! All of these women are so inspiring, and I fell absolutely in love with the TOMBOYISH segment instantly when a friend introduced me to it!
With the success of her YouTube channel, and the great response the TOMBOYISH series, Fitz then started TOMBOYISH the clothing line because there aren't many options for those that are a little tomboyish! SHOP TOMBOYISH HERE!
I couldn't think of a better time to write about Ari than right now, with the recent legalization of same sex marriage in the entire United States! I know yesterday was the last day of Pride Month, but I'm just going to continue celebrating this huge milestone we've reached as a country!
Ari Fitz is such a style inspiration for me, especially since I'm in this very transitional phase with styles right now, and I'm trying to find a style that works for me again. I feel like this YouTube channel is exactly what I've been looking for, so I will definitely be pulling inspiration, and ideas from a lot of the styling TOMBOYISH videos! I HIGHLY suggest checking out her styling videos, and the TOMBOYISH segment on her channel!
FOR MORE ARI FITZ (because I know I definitely can't get enough of this beautiful soul)
https://instagram.com/itsarifitz
https://twitter.com/itsarifitz
http://itsarifitz.tumblr.com/
https://www.facebook.com/itsarifitz
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MELANIE
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO DONT KNOW WHO WILSON IS....YOURE FUCKING UP! WILSON WAS WITH US FROM THE START OF VILE. THESE DUDES HOLD THE FLAG HIGH OF WHAT IT MEANS "TO KEEP IT VILE" AND SPREAD "FUCKERY!" WE ARE SO PROUD BECAUSE IN LESS THAN A WEEK WILSON WILL BE RELEASING THEIR SECOND FULL LENGTH ALBUM "RIGHT TO RISE." ON RAZOR AND TIE RECORDS THE DUDES WILL BE HAVING A "LOCALS ONLY" RELEASE PARTY AT THE CROFOOT THIS SAT, ALONG SIDE WITH OUR BROTHERS IN WOLFSHARK.
SO FOR THE TIME BEING WE'D LIKE TO TAKE A LOOK BACK AT THE LAST COUPLE YEARS OF FUCKERY, APPRECIATE THE ROAD THAT THEY HAVE FOUGHT FOR, AND GET STOKED FOR THE YEARS TO COME! XOXO -AREN
