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I've been able to watch the VS Fashion every year for the last 5 years, without fail UNTIL THIS YEAR (dumb work..) When I was younger, I would put on these lady bug wings from an old Halloween costume, and do a runway in my room like I was one of the angels!
I'll watch it online tomorrow on my day off, but I looked up the looks and wasn't particularly floored with anything I saw, but I was definitely impressed with a few of them! Here are a few of my favorite looks from the show!
XO
MELANIE
According to this German dick I encountered a few days ago, this isn't an altbier. I rolled my eyes like a turd but really, it's more of an imperial altbier. With a higher abv at 8.5%, it's compared more to a barley wine style. It has a nice medium body and sticky. Definitely a sipper. Spicy notes, dark fruits. A little sweet and a little boozy. Overall it's a great German beer, even if it's not technically true to the style it presents itself as. That flip top lid bottle is awesome too. I'm looking at you, home brewers. Cheers!
My score: 93
Rate Beer: 98
Beer Advocate: 92
Leviticus Jewelry is an inspired collection of pieces created by designer Tara Levitin. Named in homage to her brother Levi and the childhood nickname she once conjured for her older sibling, her line is imbued with a slightly dark, gothic sensibility.
Browse through her provocative collection and discover subtle historical details woven into Levitin’s very modern work. Moved by pieces from the past, from one-of-a-kind vintage baubles she’s unearthed at estate sales, to the storied black jet (mourning) jewelry popularized in the Victorian era, Levitin’s design direction reflects a sentimentality with a patina rich in history, yet current and on the cutting edge.
Created with metals such as black rhodium, silver, rose gold, and gold, since 2005 Leviticus Jewelry has graced the pages of publications such as Elle, Nylon, Allure, Daily Candy, More, and Inked, and has been worn by the likes of Kat Von D, Ginnifer Goodwin, Juliet Huddy and Leigh Lezark.
It's not wine, ya dingus. It's beer. You haven't been paying attention. Nicely hopped, nicely malted and certainly a bold, boozy-sweetness. This multi-gold medal winner weighs in at a hefty 9.6% and you can taste it too. Shit warms the blood. Sick of shoveling already? Here's your reward. Don't live in areas that get snow? May you choke on this heavenly nectar. Centennial, Cascade & Chinook are pumped into this bitter beast matched with tons of 2 row barley and english caramel malts. It's just a big beer, okay? Hey, get drunk real fast thanks to my this thing here. Basically, you're welcome and go drink this beer already. Cheers!
BONUS!! Watch it ferment!
My Score: 93
Beer Advocate: 93
Rate Beer: 99
Since 2006, Made by Niki has been delighting a loyal following of fans with ground-breaking, award-winning lingerie. Thanks to Niki, shapewear is now something you can show off, underwear can be worn as outerwear, and you can go to work wearing a million pieces of string.
Designed in the heart of the English countryside, adored all over the world, Made by Niki is deeply rooted in a brave, experimental ethos, dedicated to bringing you something new every time you experience it.
Shop Made by Niki's Current Line anytime day or night, here.
Xo,
Sar Elle
Photo cred: Tyler Hill
So I REALLY fucking hate Ohio. A lot. However, these dudes (LAKOTA DE KAI) are outta Kent, OH and holy shit do they rule. Their newest release, Big Dad Wolf, is incredibly complete. It'll thrash your brains out, and then let you feel safe just long enough before you break your neck trying to keep time with the break down. The vocals are raw and incredible. Every time their front man starts to remind you of someone, he changes personality just in time for you to forget. Don't get me wrong though- his sound is very much his own, despite the multiple personality disorder. The rhythm section is tight and rolls with the incredible dynamic punches. The guitar work is also on point. Incredible instrumentation all around. Did I mention that the vocals are fucking phenomenal?
Check the YouTube vid below to hear my favorite jam, "Spliff". Or just save yourself the time and download the whole fucking album on bandcamp. You won't miss the money you spend(only 7 bones!)- hell, you might wanna buy it twice just out of principle.
Beautiful. They play out here every so often, too. I'm absolutely gonna go see this shit live ASAP. Cheers to the only thing I like in Ohio that isn't waffle house(I fucking love waffles).
For fans of: Every Time I Die, Pianos Become the Teeth, Listener, La Dispute
Favorite Tracks: Spliff(see YouTube video above), Leslie Americus
Thanks for scopin' these dudes out! Keep it fuggin Vile, dudes and dudettes!
-XOXO Toph
'Sup turds!
Welcome to my corner of the Vile world! It's only a couple days until this year is officially friggin dead, and instead of wasting your life with a buttload of shit you already read about on some other spoon-feeding music blog, I'm gonna do you something better. I'm gonna give you 5 releases that I really think went unsung this year, in spite of how fucking incredible they are. A couple LPs, a couple EPs- nothing too overwhelming, I swear. :)
+PEACE'D OUT- S/T EP+
For fans of: Spitfire, Every Time I Die, Fear Before the March of Flames
You'll ask me why, and I'll say two words: Steve Choi. If ya didn't know already, this dude plays guitar in The Sound of Animals Fighting and RX(FREAKING)Bandits! His guitar sound is totally surprising, yet right at home, on this 5 track masterpiece. Technical and heavy as fuck, topped with incredible vocals that get melodic at the perfect time.
Hear it on spotify
buy it from siren records
Favorite tracks: Castlemania(see video above), Cha-Chang-Chang-Chainmail
+LIFE IN VACUUM- 5+
For Fans of: Fugazi, At the Drive In, BearVsShark
This band is so good and they work way too fucking hard to not be blowing the fuck up right now. They comprise of two ukranian brothers + a bassist, and they're based out of friggin Canada. Crack open a barley pop and try not to crack your head open jammin' on these ten fucking bangers!
Hear it on spotify,
buy it on bandcamp.
Favorite tracks: I Don't Fit(see video above), You Did It To Yourself
+WAYNE SZALINSKI- BLACK MIRROR+
For fans of: TTNG, Tiger's Jaw, As Tall As Lions
These guys are very close friends of mine, and every time they put something out I lose my shit. This album is designed with the sole purpose of making people touch eachother(or at least REALLY wish they were!). Everything is gorgeous. The guitars are melodic and just technical enough. Andy Milad's voice sounds like the angel of fucking sex, and the rhythm section is the perfect surface for all of it ("it"=sex) to happen on. Nick Galli Has seriously become one of my favorite drummers and I'm so proud of these boys.
Hear it on spotify.
Buy it at bandcamp.
Favorite Tracks: Sweetness(see above video), Bandages
+PAUL CHERRY- ON TOP+
For fans of: Jay Reatard, Ty Segall, The Beach Boys
FUN FACT: Paul used to be in a band with half of the dudes in Wayne Szalinski once, and that's how I know him/them(cool story, bruh!). Anyway, this is my favorite thing Paul has done. It's so carefree and fun, making it absolutely perfect for gettin BLAZEDDDD. It also gets to levels of sexiness(ie: "Hey Girl") that rival his homies in WS, and I may or may not have touched myself to it a couple of times(tee hee!).
Hear it on Spotify
Buy it on bandcamp
Favorite tracks: Everybody's Burnin' Out(see above video), Hey There, Brother
+2194- DEAD PEASANT+
For Fans of: Norma Jean, Thursday, At the Drive In
This two piece workhorse used to be based out of MI, but they moved out to Minot, ND. I miss them a lot. Tim is a fucking post-hardcore guitar wizard and Matt is a goddamn machine. I cannot wait to see what's next from these fellas. Be sure to look for these guys, they live to tour and they fucking kill it live!
Hear and buy it on bandcamp
Favorite tracks: The Light Controller, Dead Drums Beat
Thanks for the read, guys. I'll be back with more music next year!
Follow "vilecompany" on spotify to catch my 2014 playlist, and other playlists in the future.
Love you all, and don't forget to keep it VILE!
-Toph
XOXO
This week's WCW focuses on the work of a local Detroit Legend, Jenny Risher.
Jenny Risher is an advertising and editorial photographer. Her continual strive for perfection, fresh style, and natural sensibility has afforded her the opportunity to photograph for many illustrious clients.
Her arguably most popular project to date is her book, Heart Soul Detroit, a self produced venture in which she interviewed and photographed 50 iconic Detroiters, including Iggy Pop, Smokey Robinson, Jack White, Dr. Jack Kevorkian, Lily Tomlin, Alice Cooper, Bill Ford Jr, Lee Iacocca, Eminem, Tim Allen and many others.
Jenny currently has several other projects in the works, including one that yours truly has been fortunate enough, and honored to be part of.
For more information on Jenny, to view upcoming projects and past works, or to contact her for booking, visit her website here.
New Yorker Pamela Love began making jewelry in her Brooklyn apartment in 2007. Since then, she has created a full production facility and design studio in Manhattan’s garment district.
The line is committed to sustainability and localized production. All gemstones and semiprecious stones are ethically sourced and almost all metal used is recycled. The entire jewelry-making process, from design to sampling to full-scale production, is completed domestically with the majority of it done in-house at Pamela Love’s Manhattan studio.
View and shop the current entire collection here.
Xo,
Sar Elle
Founded in New York City in 2004 by makeup artist David Klasfeld, Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics started with a pair of Lip Balms. As an artist, Klasfeld wanted to develop products that met the needs of artists who weren’t satisfied with the traditional options found on the market, through a commitment to innovation in color, texture and selection.
OCC strives to be on the forefront of colour cosmetics, while honoring both our professional makeup artistry and cruelty-free heritage. OCC is proud to be 100% Vegan & Cruelty-Free, as internationally certified by PETA.
Xo,
Sar Elle
Recently we had a chance to interview Like Statues NEW frontman Eric Booth. Eric talks about recently joining the band and about all the cool things they have in the works this fall/winter. One of which is a new EP called "HELL" that will feature songs influenced by the Seven deadly sins. Here is the Teaser for their new Single "Gluttony"
"Warning this interview might provoke Kenny Forsgren (Like Statues former Vocalist) to comment a bunch of shit about how he is the vocalist on the tracks you have just heard in the interview. So we would like to address the fact that Eric Booth is not the Vocalist who is on any of the recorded music you have just heard in the interview. and Eric knows this. Because he just joined the band. So obviously he didn't record those vocal tracks. We get it."
Purrfect Pineapples is a Cruelty Free Lingerie Company based out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Owned and operated, by fashion designer Erika Shuhendler since 2004; all garments are professionally sewn and serged for a high-quality, high end product.
Purrfect Pineapples offers a wide array of styles, prints, designs, and sizes ranging from Small to Extra Large. Purrfect Pineapples also offers custom ordering for Plus Sizes and Corsets!
View, and order, the Purrfect Pinneaples Collection in it's entirety here!
Xo,
Sar Elle