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Facebook Kicks

Monday, November 29th, 2010
Gerry Mackay conceptualized these sneakers for Adidas because it's not bad enough that we are changing our profile picture every three hours and relentlessly uploading our status at each red light. Wear your social network on your feet while you walk down the street texting and tweeting about your new Facebook shoes. Funny. Via: Buzzfeed

Alexa Chung Thrifts for PBS

Monday, November 29th, 2010
According to The New York Times and Bust, Alexa Chung will be starring in a new PBS reality show about thrift shopping (because, apparently, the trick of saving a buck or two has become trendy enough to require it's own celebrity host.) Chung will travel the country combing flea markets, thrift shops and consignment stores in search of runway-perfect treasures, giving viewers a how-to guide to bargain shopping. Chung has been crowned the fashion it-girl of this year and is famous for her chic yet quirky look, however some wonder if she can hack it in the second-hand world? Mary at Bust asked, "Sure, she's friends with Karl Lagerfeld, but will she comb the children's section for old t-shirts? And what about records, tchochkes, bric-a-brac, and half-off tags?" Well Chung, show us what you got. Via: Bust

Hearty Mix Vol. VI

Monday, November 29th, 2010

Start your week off right, with our new hearty mix. (And if you had a long weekend you probably need it to get back into things today.)

We think, a little Pink Dollaz, Tozibabe and Dire Straits totally make sense on the same tape. Check out the playlist for the HEARTY MIX Vol. VI Son of a Gun, below and listen by clicking on any of the tape decks you see on the site (including the one above).

Freaky If You Got This Far - Van Morrison Jail La La - Dum Dum Girls Dru - Pink Dollaz She's Lost Control (Extended Version) - Grace Jones Untitled #5 - Heavy Chains Abysmal Yellow Popcorn Wall - Shudder to Think I Don't Care - Ramones Good Love, Bad Love - Eddie Floyd Guiding Light - Television Dezuje - Tozibabe Handclap Girl - The Feeling of Love Part of the Noise - Pointed Sticks Romeo and Juliet - Dire Straits Dedicated to the One I Love - Mamas and the Papas Ashore - Tamaryn L.A - Niel Young Drank Up In My Cup - DJ Screw Son Of A Gun - Nirvana American Society - Eddie and the Subtitles The Trogg Tapes (Fighting) Rabies Jump - Needles X Pins

Floor Length

Monday, November 29th, 2010
Lindsey Thornburg, Heroine Gown With the Thanksgiving Holiday over and Christmas creeping up quickly (the holiday music playing everywhere is a testament to that) it's pretty much officially dress season. And while there are a lot of hideous "holiday dresses" out there, Lindsey Thornburg has mastered the floor-length beauty. Her collection of dresses come in a variety of styles, aptly named things like the Heroine Gown and the Black Widow Dress. All make perfect holiday dresses you'll actually want to wear after your hangover on the 1st of January. See more of our favorites from Lindsey Thornburg's dresses below. Lindsey Thornburg Heroine Gown and Speakeasy Maxi Lindsey Thornburg Speakeasy Maxi and Maxi

Leftover Turkey?

Friday, November 26th, 2010
Turkey hangovers, call for turkey leftovers. No better way to beat a bad one, than with the hair of the bird that bit 'cha. But for those who don't necessarily LOVE it when our homes reek like a stewing carcass, you may want to opt out of making post-thanksgiving turkey soup. So why not Turkey pizza? Or Turkey Tacos? And if those aren't "hearty" enough for you why not try Turkey Mac n' Cheese? Check out the recipes below if you are looking to clear some space in your fridge. And for those of you who somehow happen to have pumpkin pie leftover, well you know what to do with it. Happy Holidays!

Turkey Pizza:
  • 1 tbsp quick rising yeast
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2-3 tbsp olive oil
  • pesto sauce
  • shredded turkey
  • leftover veggies
  • cranberry sauce
  • mozza cheese
  • bree cheese
Dough recipe: Mix yeast, flour, water and olive oil until dough forms. Works best with a food processor. Put in greased bowl and let rise for half an hour. Spread the dough onto an oiled pizza sheet and pile high with toppings in no particular order. Bake for 15-30 minutes on about 350 C. Remove from oven, don't burn your tongue, enjoy.

Turkey Tacos:
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 2-3 cups leftover shredded turkey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 fresh green jalapeños, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • corn tortillas
  • Fresh Salsa
  • Guacamole
  • Sour cream
  • Fresh chopped iceberg lettuce
  • Grated mozza cheese
Heat oil in frying pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and jalapenos and stir for about 2 minutes. Mix in cumin and cayenne and chili powder. Add turkey and salt. Take off heat and stir in cilantro and lime juice. Heat corn tortillas and serve with salsa, guac, sour cream, lettuce and mozza. Eat. Yum.

Turkey Mac N Cheese:
  • 1  package macaroni noodles
  • 2  tablespoons  butter
  • 2  tablespoons  all-purpose flour
  • 2  cups  milk
  • 1/2  teaspoon  salt
  • 1/2  teaspoon  fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/4  teaspoon  paprika
  • 1 teaspoon powdered mustard (optional)
  • 2 cups block sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
  • 1 cup shredded leftover turkey
  • 1 cup chopped leftover  broccoli/cauliflower/brussel sprouts
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • Cranberry sauce as side relish
Cook pasta,  put aside. Melt butter in saucepan, whisk in flour for 2 minutes and until smooth. Add milk and whisk until thickened, remove from head, add salt, black pepper, paprika, mustard, 1 cup cheese and pasta. Mix together with leftover veggies. Top with remaining cup of cheese and breadcrumbs. Bake at 400 C for 20-25 minutes. Serve with leftover cranberry sauce on the side. Sounds gross, tastes delish!

ROUND-UP

Friday, November 26th, 2010
Hopefully you're feeling nice and full. Don't go maxing your credit cards today. The messy game of adultery and why the other woman isn't always your worst enemy. [Bitch Magazine] This is just the thing for the light weights who don't want to waste half a beer (or those of us who need to take our bottles of Bud "to-go"). [Perpetual Kid] What do you wear to get laid? The connotations behind this article are blowing open a D-cup's worth of discussion. [Nerve] It's hard to care about America's Next Top Model now that it's on it's 356th season (or whatever) but Rich's post-show analysis makes us wish the show was as clever and funny as his comments. [Four Four] Lookin' good, bro. [Cameronr]