The Odd Future Wolf Gang crew have always been known for their crazy fashion and how they aren’t scared to push the envelope, so fans were ultra excited when they started designing their own clothes. Fast forward a couple years and the boys have really found their place in the market, and they’ve released the Summer 2013 “GOLF” Collection that features a series of new t-shirts, hoodies, longsleeves and caps. You don’t have to wait long to get some of their new threads as well, with a majority of the items now available from the Odd Future flagship store on Fairfax in Los Angeles (410 N Fairfax).

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Miami was the place to be this past weekend as YMCMB superstar Lil Wayne launched his SPECTRE by SUPRA footwear line. The event brought out some of the biggest names in music and sports, including Bun B, Stevie J, Don Cannon, Mack Maine,Chad Muska, Chaz Ortiz, and Stevie Wiliams. Internationally known tattoo artist BJ Betts was also at the event giving guests in attendance complimentary tattoos, and in a stunning event, Lil Wayne tattooed his signature on BJ himself.

As if that already wasn’t crazy enough, Wayne then announced that Chaz Ortiz will be exclusively riding for Team Spectre. The Chimera will be the initial SPECTRE release dropping in three colorways, black/red, grey/pink, and white/red, on Saturday, May 18th, through select Supra retail locations world wide.

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LeBron James recently won his fourth MVP this year, making him only the second player in NBA history to win four MVP titles in five years. To celebrate the historic feat achieved by James, designers at Nike headquarters went in the lab and created a special LeBron X “MVP” edition sneaker. The shoe is a tribute to all of LeBron’s past achievements, including the 2012-13 season where he lead Miami to a 27-game win streak.

The LeBron X “MVP” also features all of the design details throughout the LeBron X product cycle since the new design’s introduction back in August 2012. This is a great way for Nike to give back to the reigning MVP, who’s been dominating the league ever since he stepped in as a young teen.

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Summers Hottest Sandal Find: Hurley Phantom

International sports and fashion manufacturer Hurley Inc has just released some of the Summer’s coolest sandals. The Phantom Sandals are lined with colors such as green and black which stand out on the beach and everywhere else you go. There are several different color options to choose from such as yellow, blue, green, black, and even a white option if you are good at keeping things clean.

With sweet details on every part of these sandals such as the color strip on the bottom and the comfy looking top these are definitely something you will want to grab before summer comes around for comfort and style. With a flexible base these are not going to be hard to use for practical activities or the fun day at the beach throwing the foot ball. Hopefully you enjoy these as much as we are going to!

Let us know your thoughts on these sandals in the comments below and what your favorite Hurley clothes are.

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Presentation is Critical – No Matter Who You Are

Aside from wearing the latest clothes, expensive accessories and using state of the art gadgets, people should also pay close attention to their personal grooming and hygiene. People deal with different folk from different strokes and that is why they should be presentable, neat and clean. Aside from being good on the eyes and not bad to look at, they should also be pleasing to the other senses. For the ladies, there is no sense in putting on makeup and dabbing on luscious lipsticks if their breaths smell like something the cat dragged in. And men with rippling muscles and fancy sports car can attract girls like flies to garbage only to repel them later on because they smell like overripe trash bags filled with maggots

This is where cheap discount perfumes come in because people need that extra protection to keep them feeling clean and smelling nice the whole day. First impressions last as the saying goes and that is why people should make the effort to remain well-groomed and pleasing to all the five senses. This goes especially true for people who deal with corporate big shots or those who are rolling the dice and trying their luck in the dating scene. Nobody wants to be stuck in close partnerships and intimate relationships with people who smell really awful.

Your Dream Job or Next Love Could Be Right Around the Corner

And that is why men and women of all ages from all walks of life should never leave home without their irresistible discount perfumes because these can greatly affect the way others react and deal with them. With a little luck and some perseverance along the way, they might finally get that dream job or the partner of their dreams soon enough because they made the right impression right off the bat. Soon enough, they can enjoy the scent of success as they experience the best things in life that they have worked hard for to get and achieve.

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A New Industry For Artists And Illustrators

As many artists know, becoming recognized in the art world is very hard. This is especially true if your art work is considered to be fantasy artwork. While this type of art has had many artists excel in video game creation, movie work, and book illustrations, the area has never really excelled outside of this area. Some artists have seen their works turned into tattoos, but until recently this type of art work was not high in demand. Now, because of the increase of interest in flash art, especially in the temporary tattoo industry, artists and illustrators can sell their art and are often recruited for their unique and intriguing designs. Many portfolios are now designed just to complement this market.

Where To Sell Your Artwork

There is an old saying that an artist is only as good as their sales. While every artist knows this is not true, Van Gogh for instance only sold two paintings while he was alive, artists still need to pay their bills and put food on the table. There are many ways that you can sell your artwork for this type of industry, including establishing a website that showcases your artwork and allows people to purchase designs directly. Additional ways that you can promote your artwork include:

• Social Media

Use of social media has become one of the best ways to showcase and offer your artwork. These sites not only allow you to connect with people that you may never had a chance to meet, they also encourage people to create groups of like-minded individuals that will help them network in their fields of interest.

• Freelance Sites

There are many freelance job boards that are desperately looking for artists and illustrators in this field. This allows you to connect and bid on jobs for potential clients around the world.  Once you can establish yourself on one or more of these sites, you often have more work than you can handle. There are also online forums, such as tattoyou.com, for artists to share and promote their work.

• Self –Promotion 

Build a digital portfolio of your work and make it available for all who are interested. If you are an outgoing personality, email your portfolio to potential clients in an effort to make contact.  Because the files are digital, and email is free, there is absolutely no cost for you to make contact.

Ultimately, flash art is here to stay. People have discovered how appealing it is to display art on their bodies, especially in temporary form.  Artists and illustrators, who have, in the past, been discouraged by the lack of demand for their wonderful artwork, will find that now there is a demand. All it will take is a little bit of time and networking, and a full time career can be established.

A freelance artist and illustrator, as well as a writer, Molly Pearce has been taking a closer look at flash art as a way to sell her designs. As a new e-commerce site marketing temporary tattoo design, tattooyou.com is a source for flash artists to share and market their designs. The site is a crowd-sourced forum where tattooists and illustrators can have the community cast votes on which of their designs will get printed.

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In a shocking development, three major clothing retailers, Neiman Marcus, Eminent, and Dr.Jays.com, recently settled federal claims that they sold items containing real animal fur that were advertised or labeled as faux. The market for real fur has completely dropped off in the past ten years, leaving manufacturers struggling to supply the increasing demand for quality faux fur. Animal rights groups are in major support of the Federal Trade Commission investigation and settlements reached, claiming that this has recently become a commonplace occurrence among manufacturers worldwide.

The litigation was brought on by a petition filed by the United States Humane Society after they had conducted some tests and found real fur not labeled as such for sale by 11 retailers last fall, including Barney’s, Dillards and the mentioned earlier. After the settlement, Neiman Marcus made statements that they would be dedicated to correctly labeling and marketing all their fur and faux fur products in the future. If any of the retailers involved fail to uphold this standard in the next 20 years, the FTC agreement holds that the three parties involved will be subject to substantial fines.

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Of course, the clothing you need will depend on the sort of sight-seeing you’re intending to do. If you’re an art gallery or museum lover, you’ll be doing a lot of walking, but you’ll be mostly indoors and not need to worry too much about the weather. If you’re heading off on a walking tour to take in the best sights and sounds, you’ll need layers and good walking shoes in order to stay comfortable on long, tiring days. If you’re planning to spend most of your time moving from one scenic café to another, taking a river trip or heading out on an organised tour, you can probably pack lighter than someone who wants to take a train out of the city and head for the hills.

Layering is Essential for Mastering the Weather

What you need is a few combinations of clothing that you can wear whatever the weather. This is where good layering is really important – take two or three t-shirts or polo shirts for men so that if the weather is glorious, you’ll have a nice thin layer and can soak up the sun. If the temperatures aren’t quite that high, pull on a colourful knit over your t-shirt so that you still look spring-like and casual, but can keep out the chill. And if things get really cold, have a fleece or a jacket that you can add on top to stay really cosy.

Chinos are an Excellent Option for Dressing Up

For trousers, a couple of pairs is all you need – something casual for wandering round the attractions, and chinos or smarter trousers if you’re heading out to a restaurant at night. Most city restaurants are fairly laid back about dress codes, so you shouldn’t need shirts, ties or jackets, but if you’re planning to go somewhere really special, it’s worth checking out the dress requirements before you go, so that you can pack something suitable.

Really, it’s just all about taking only what you need, and being as practical as possible. Comfortable shoes are a must, and of course, you can always buy something whilst you’re there, bringing back the perfect souvenir of your time in your favourite spring city.

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO BE READY FOR YOUR PROM!

Nothing is more stressful than a last minute prom, planning should be very similar to planning a wedding but on a much smaller scale! Use this timeline, check-list, and these prom tips to make for a truly magical experience on prom night!

Start 3 months out from the big day:

• Find a date! Then decide if you would like to go to the prom with just your date or with a group of people. (If you don’t have a guy lined up, still consider if you will want to go as a group).

• Transportation: If you are going with a group of friends, you will need to book a ride, otherwise the male will take care of the transportation (traditionally speaking). If you are planning a large group, elect one person to handle all of the transportation plans, so things stay organized. Limos and limo buses are the way to go because they can fit 2-24 people at a time. It’s a good idea to reserve your choice of transportation three months in advance. These services will be in high demand during this prom/graduation/wedding season. Early booking will provide a lower price and the type of car/bus/limo that you want. Make sure you and the group decide on how long you will need the ride for.

Make sure that you have allowed for enough time! Consider things like:

• Will each person be picked up at their house or will all of you meet and be picked up in one spot?
• Photo time. Consider everyone taking photos before, during, and after getting in the limo.
• Travel to dinner before or after the dance and travel to and from the dance.
• Will everyone be dropped off separately or in one spot?
• Allow about 30 minutes of wiggle time (extra time) so that if someone is late etc. it is covered for.

Make sure to quote prices at several different establishments, let them know what the previous place said because many places will negotiate their price to win your business (a plus to this horrid economy).

After deciding on a place/price, make sure your entire party can afford it when split equally among everyone. Then talk about the tip. The tip should be about 20-30% of the total price. Collect everyone’s money, including tips ahead of time. One person should be in charge of tipping at the end of the night. Don’t fight over the tip or tip amount in front of the driver, keep it classy. You can also tip at the beginning of the night; this could provide a better experience because you will have a happy driver.

• Dress Planning. Look for styles online and pick a few so your search is more narrowed before shopping. Talk with your parents about your style choice in advance to make sure you are on the same page. Also discuss your budget with your parents ahead of time as well. Those two issues can lead to major fights and an ocean of tears so work them out ahead of time. Your parents may be so pleased with you responsible decision to discuss it ahead of time and your mature attitude about even having a discussion about it all, that they may be more inclined to give you what you want.

• Body: Has your diet of fast food caught up with you a bit? Start your fitness plan now. Nothing extreme, forget body wraps and just eat a little better (Do eat, nothing will add up fat quicker than starving yourself!), add some fun cardio in your life and you will be good to go.

• Start a Skincare Regimen: This is really important to start early; there is nothing worse than an accidental breakout from using a new product! Also, it takes time for your current breakouts to clear up and your skin to benefit from your new regimen.

Consider doing the following:

• Exfoliate your face with a mild scrub once a week to smooth away dead cells.
• Apply a moisture lotion containing sunscreen.
• Drink at least eight glasses of water a day to insure a healthy and moisturized glow.
• Take your vitamins.
• Keep lips moisturized by using a lip scrub and conditioning with a good lip balm.

What to Focus on 2 Months out From the Prom:

Go Shopping!  Go find your perfect prom dress. Ask if that store offers any in-Store Deals. Sometimes, prom stores will give out specials to people who buy a Prom Package (which includes a dress, shoes, and jewelry at their store). If you go to a special occasion/prom store, the staff is usually well trained to help you match your jewelry to your dress and your shoes! Keep in mind that these are shoes that you will be walking and dancing in for easily 3-8 hours and more if you have additional plans after prom.

• Undergarments: After you buy your dress, try on your dress with the bra/underwear that you plan to wear on prom night. Your undergarments may seem to be the right size, color, shape, etc. but you never know what horrific mistakes can arise until you put everything on and dance around in it!
• Nails: Even if you plan on having your nails done professionally, either way you should stop biting your nails now because you need a nice manicure for prom!
• Schedule your beauty appointments. You should schedule to have at least your hair, makeup, and nails done for prom. To look like prom perfection, consider also scheduling for a spray tan, whitening your teeth, waxing, facial, etc.
• For makeup, schedule a trial one-two weeks out but still book for the day of. The trial is just to get on the same page (trials usually cost half-80% of the full price because they still spend over an hour talking with you and still use a lot of makeup product during the trial and in many cases, they travel to you.
• If your makeup artist will be traveling to you, only go with individuals or companies who require a contract because if they don’t show up, you have something to protect yourself because it is common to pay in advance.
• The artist should have asked you to fill out a questionnaire to establish your type of skin, color, style, etc. Definitely make sure to note if you have any allergies, get irritated by and certain brands or have any skin conditions.
• Airbrush may sound better and be more expensive but it is not always the best option, talk with your artist and see what they recommend.
• Let them know that you will want a small lipstick and foundation sample to keep in your purse on prom night.
• Only schedule with an artist who has a good portfolio. If you see a gallery full of ‘eh’ pictures…run. You don’t want to be added to it, right?

What to Focus On When You Only Have 1 Month To Go!

• You or your date should purchase dance tickets.
• You or your date should make your dinner reservations if you’ll be dining out.

2 Weeks Out:

• Transportation: Pay for your limo at least two weeks before your prom. If the limo service is pre-paid there is less of a chance they will lose your reservation.
• New shoes can and will ruin your night if you let them! Start walking and dancing in your new shoes to avoid getting blisters on prom night.
• Go shopping for a small survival kit for your purse:
• Small mirror.
• One tampon.
• Lipstick and Chap Stick. (Have your makeup artist give you a sample of the color that she uses on you, ask the artist before the appointment).
• A couple Band-Aids.
• A mini travel makeup container with a few drops of foundation in it. (Have your makeup artist give you a sample of the color that she uses on you, ask the artist before the appointment).
• 1-2 Makeup wipes in a Ziploc bag.
• Always keep pepper spray…you just never know.
• Withdrawal some cash to have on you for prom night.
• Pack of tissues.
• Gum or mints.

1 Week Out:

• Try on everything, including accessories, to make sure the finished look works. By everything that includes shoes, so many people just try on a few things and are so surprised when prom night comes and something doesn’t match or look right. Address any last minute alterations that may be needed.
• Go Sunless Tanning 1 week out and again the day before prom. (Keep in mind that your current foundation may not match your color anymore, but sometimes you don’t need it!)

Here are some tips for getting a spray tan:

• Take some time and be sure your skin is exfoliated (from head to toe) first! Look for dry areas (especially the areas at the elbows and knees). Dry skin types darken faster and deeper than other skin types.
• Hydrate your skin first. Usually the salon will have a crème to apply before going in.
• Sometimes the tanner will rub on to your clothes a bit (so wear a dark colored and lose fitting outfit. (The product is better these days, so don’t worry too much if your outfit isn’t loose fitting).
• Make sure to use any block-out lotions they give you for your palms, bottoms of your feet and nail areas.
• Don’t wear booties! It may be gross but the booties will leave a weird tan line that will almost definitely show with heels!
• Do wear a cap! Put it as close to your hairline as possible but don’t let it touch your hair, especially if you are blonde! Don’t worry too much about a tan line as long as you get it close, it doesn’t happen very often.
• Go in naked or with just underwear! This will avoid any weird bra lines when you are in your dress!
• Don’t go too dark. If it wasn’t dark enough, then select a darker color when you return the day before the prom. Be careful though, because if your face gets too unnaturally dark then it will distort your features. Make sure to really wipe off your face when you get out, any missing or wiped off areas can be made up for with makeup…it will look better.
• Make sure your makeup artist knows that you will be spray tanned so she can bring some darker shades of makeup.

• Do a Make Up Trial. Be very honest! If you have a hard time with voicing your opinion, bring a friend or family member with you who will speak up for you. A good artist can work with your ideas. Expect for the makeup to be a bit heavier than normal, special occasion makeup usually is. It will look just right under the lighting you will be under and will look flawless in photos. Don’t judge the make up too much right away, after about 30 minutes the makeup will settle in. Go out in public with a friend and see how many compliments you get! If the majority of people are giving you that ‘eh’ vibe perhaps you should see what your options are on booking another artist.
• Know what HAIR style you want!
• Show your stylists in person or email examples so they are prepared in terms of time and product.
• Make an early appointment!
• Make sure to bring one or a few barrettes or some sort of hair accessory that matched your dress. This is common for prom and you don’t want to rely on what your stylist has available.

The day/night before:

• You should call the limo company and ask all of the appropriate questions:
• Get the name of the person you are talking to
• Get a confirmation number
• Get an emergency contact #
• Find out your driver’s name
• Confirm addresses of all pick-ups
• If you aren’t already waxed make sure to shave your legs! You don’t want to have to mess with that on the day of!
• Get all your essentials together (don’t forget to charge your cell).
• Call your friends and date to make sure all the pre- and post-prom plans are set.  Also, confirm your appointments with the salon and restaurant.
• Relax!  Treat yourself to a soak in the tub and go to bed early so you will have plenty of energy on prom night.

Last but not least:

• Be Safe! Prom is not synonymous with losing one’s virginity! Make sure you are comfortable with your date and have a back-up plan if he turns out to be a creep! Party the night away, but don’t go overboard. Adulthood is so close, why rush it? Enjoy being young and have a fantastic night!

Jenny Houston is a professional blogger that writes for NightMovesProm.com, a leading designer of prom dresses and Quinceanera gowns.

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If you are worried about the durability of the watch, have no fear:  this new watch will hold up to a 60-hour power reserve, even when the main batteries have died.

Check out some pictures below, and be sure to leave us your thoughts below in the comments section.

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