Working Class Magazine

COMMUNITY: Warm Days Are Comin"

popvintage8 — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:59:00 GMT

Dude, what a nice day today.

I just booked my ticket to Guatemala and I am pumped.

April 1 come soon.

MUSIC: Where Is She Now?

popvintage8 — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:49:00 GMT

If anyone can make a Janet Jackson song better, it's Sondra Prill. The public-access star from the late 80's is back for all of us to enjoy.

I wish I knew her.

Work. Work. Work.

MeganMartin000 — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:46:00 GMT

I'm on the go these days. Work, sleep, parties, rebuild website, shop, blog, write, work, DJ, work, sleep. I'm not going to blog anymore today because I've spent the entire day on word press cleaning up our brand new website (!) for the next issue and I can't be bothered to hit anymore upload buttons. But it's gonna be a gooder. Stay tuned, ya'll.

EVENTS: Heather's Benefit for Housing Works This Thursday

MeganMartin000 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:33:00 GMT

This Thursday swing by Heather's Bar on 13th and Avenue A for a benefit for Housing Works, if you have anything to donate now is the time - SPRING cleaning! Stay later for a fabulous DJ set by Liz and Legs. We'll be hanging until around 4am.

C'mon everybody... Let's twist again, like we did last summer.

WEB: Pukekos.org

MeganMartin000 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:30:00 GMT

WC Loves... Vinyl and Academy Records

MeganMartin000 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:20:00 GMT

Found this little gem in the two for $5 bin at Academy yesterday, pretty much made my day. Liz nearly peed herself. Starting to really appreciate what dj'ing is all about, now I just have to find a way to get this particular item off of my wish list and into my apartment.

COMMUNITY: Monday is the New Sunday

MeganMartin000 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:08:00 GMT

In case you didn't know....

I told my boss I despise Mondays."Even at night?" he asked me. "Just the whole day, in general," I said. Regardless, I agreed to work Monday nights as long as I never have to step foot in there on a Monday morning.

I woke up at my friend's in the East Village, called these little Aussie hotties and we all met up in Tompkins Square Park for breakfast sandwiches and some sunbathing. We had the entire grassy knoll to ourselves, it was a dream. Liz and I then walked around the village to a few spots for vinyl collecting: Kim's and then my new favorite spot, Academy Records. Thank god for this weather... it's life changing. As is having Monday afternoons off.

MUSIC: Bigmouth Strikes Again

MeganMartin000 — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:46:00 GMT

"Sweetness, sweetness I was only joking when I said I'd like to smash every tooth in your head... "

MUSIC: Des Roar on RXP 101.9 fm

MeganMartin000 — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:10:00 GMT

Congratulations to our boys and girl from Des Roar. They were featured on Rich Russo's Anything Anything show last night (you were probably watching the Oscars). But we're proud of them none the less. Check out the station's site for more info on Russo's show - which if you're into rock music, you need to know about. Thanks, Spoto.

COMMUNITY: First Taste of Spring

MeganMartin000 — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:16:00 GMT

It's warm! It's sunny! People are outdoors with no more than a jacket and jeans! Aaand, stop traffic... people are even dining outside. It was a serious showdown to get a seat at one of the places around my neighborhood that decided to put tables out on their sidewalks, but nonetheless, it was an amazingly beautiful Sunday. So ready for more to come... Although, I'm not holding my breath too long. It is still March.

Thanks for the pic, New York Shitty.

WEB: The Sartorialist

MeganMartin000 — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:36:00 GMT

He's done it once again... Love that Sartorialist.

Where can I find the perfect blue jeans? That don't cost a fortune...

ART: Michael Sean Edwards

MeganMartin000 — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:54:00 GMT

Orchids, 1980 by Michael Sean Edwards

Check out this guy's photo stream on flickr (awesome place to find photographs of nearly anything). I love seeing old shots of New York back in the 1970s and 80s because the city has changed so much, and yet there's so much that still looks familiar. Either way, it's like a time capsule. And it's great to get a glimpse of moments "back when the city was actually cool."

WC Loves... The East Village

MeganMartin000 — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:33:00 GMT

7th and 1st, 1979

It seems that 75% of my friends are currently living, or just moved into the East Village. 1st and 1st, 13th and A, 9th and 1st, 14th and 2nd, and now 3rd and C. It's pretty great as far as I'm concerned. I went with a couple gf's this morning to sign a lease and move into their new place. We danced around in the living room and hung on the fire escape (swoon) and had a celebratory lunch at Little Frankie's.

I think it's becoming one of my favorite neighborhoods in Manhattan. I'm stoked to have a place to go every time I'm in the hood. Love to all my EV peeps.

Photograph by Michael Sean Edwards.

MUSIC: Don't Take It Personal

MeganMartin000 — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:29:00 GMT

Anybody else remember this song? It reminds me of hanging out in my backyard with my best friend Carol back in junior high listening to Power 106 and tanning with butter. Seriously. I'd like to say it all changes as we get older, but it kind of doesn't. I still feel like a teenage girl sometimes...

I Haven't Smoked a Cigarette in a Week

popvintage8 — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:11:00 GMT

A whole week... It's been pretty good so far. I want to smoke at random moments, but I just try to forget about it and drink water or jo or something.

I will conquer this shit.

COMMUNITY: Leaving New York

MeganMartin000 — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:19:00 GMT

Megan C. and Megan M. in Berlin. New York won't be the same without her.. Stay tuned for her journey to Berlin in the "Free" Issue of Working Class.

"Old Friends" by Simon & Garfunkel

Old friends, old friends sat on their parkbench like bookends
A newspaper blowin' through the grass
Falls on the round toes of the high shoes of the old friends

Old friends, winter companions, the old men
Lost in their overcoats, waiting for the sun
The sounds of the city sifting through trees
Settles like dust on the shoulders of the old friends

Can you imagine us years from today, sharing a parkbench quietly
How terribly strange to be seventy

Old friends, memory brushes the same years, silently sharing the same fears

FILM: Temple Grandin

popvintage8 — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:40:00 GMT

Claire Danes stars in the new HBO Original Movie, "Temple Grandin." It's good, you should check it out.

EVENTS: Sunday Soulcial

MeganMartin000 — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:17:00 GMT

MUSIC: Sugar Man by Rodriguez

MeganMartin000 — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:02:00 GMT

Heard this album, Cold Facts by Rodriguez, for the first time in Brisbane, Australia. I'm obsessed with this song "Sugar Man".

Thanks Kat.

MUSIC: Doppelganger and Des Roar and Formerly Bad Haircuts

MeganMartin000 — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:41:00 GMT

This photo cracks me up, taken in a time when bad hair for guys was all the rage. Don't let this be a sign of bad taste in music, though.

Tonight, Thursday, March 4 Doppelganger will be performing at John Varvatos (formerly CBGB's) on Bowery at 9pm and then Des Roar will be playing after that at Bowery Electric. So come on by for one or both. Thank God for Lyla and Seymour, they always look like babes.

WEB: Tumblr

MeganMartin000 — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:29:00 GMT

I love the way that tumblr blogs are laid out, so clean and simple in design and aesthetic. I go to one site, This Isn't Happiness (or maybe it is) almost every day to find inspiration. I got this image off of Melati Malay's blog YOURMATE, also an inspiring place to look; and she is indeed, my mate. They both have tons of click thrus to other interesting art and photo blogs and websites.

Check 'em.

MUSIC: Change of Heart

popvintage8 — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:22:00 GMT

Dig this song.

ART: 31 Women In Art

popvintage8 — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

WEB: Tabagisme Quitté

MeganMartin000 — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:57:00 GMT

Fumer c'est etre l'esclave du tabac = Smoking means being a slave to tobacco.
Slave to a dick, slave to a cigarette... I see how they can both be deadly, I suppose.

Source

I had to steal this from my friend Sarah's blog, Authenticity Police. One, because it's hilarious. Two, because Marcel is on day five (still with it, boo??!?) of quitting the ciggs. Hope this helps.

MUSIC: Bone Thugs N Harmony "1st of tha Month"

MeganMartin000 — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:48:00 GMT

It's the 2nd actually, but we all feel it.... Love that 90s hip hop. It's the Thuggish Ruggish Bone... ha ha ha.

WC Loves... Gil Heron Scott and Tons of Other Stuff

MeganMartin000 — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:34:00 GMT

Thanks to everyone for submitting tons of ideas for our next WC Loves section.

You guys seriously put me to work finding images and videos and websites to all this cool stuff, but I feel much more enlightened to what's going on these days. Check out this video from Gil Heron Scott, "Me and the Devil" from his new album I'm New Here. It's hi-def so it takes a minute to load, but it's a really cool portrayal of New York City. Thanks for the heads up Steve.

HOME: So Many Books...

MeganMartin000 — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:06:00 GMT

As mentioned in my last post, I have pretty minimal stuff, but the majority of what I do have is books and books and books and clothes. I have no book shelves as of right now, so my room looks kind of like this right now but definitely not as cool.

Pic found on anchor tongue via yourmate.

COMMUNITY: Moving Day

MeganMartin000 — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:53:00 GMT

Yesterday I finally moved out of my apartment after three and a half years. Crazy! My friend Mark borrowed a van from his buddy, a huge green caravan type van with a queen sized mattress in the back, and we lugged all my stuff from Williamsburg to Fort Green. Yes, I live in Fort Green now, but if you saw my bedroom you would understand why. Glad it's over with - and kind of shocked at how little stuff I actually have, guess it's a benefit to live lightly.

COMMUNITY: The Coolest Talk Show in Brooklyn

popvintage8 — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:08:00 GMT

And the second greatest non-porno talk show being filmed in a tiny bedroom.

My buddy Tommy has a new show called Psychedelic Pawn Shop coming soon to HBO. Be on the lookout this spring for fantastic interviews, unbelievable celebrity antics, musical performances you will not see anywhere else. Tune in this season where they have Amtrak Joe Biden, R. Kelly, And "The One" Matthew McConaughey going toe to toe on hard hitting issues, such as the polar bears at the Bronx Zoo.

To see more, click here.

FASHION: Kell on Earth

popvintage8 — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:21:00 GMT

My friend told me I had to see this show last week, and since I fell down my stairs in my loft like a retard, and have to stay off my foot, I found it a perfect time to check it out. "Kell on Earth" gives a behind the scenes look at the high-powered and fast-paced world of the fashion industry featuring public relations guru Kelly Cutrone. Cutrone has been called one of the "coolest, most intimidating persons ever," and, judging from her frank demeanor and fashion world credibility, it's easy to see why. Bravo takes a look into the life of one of America's most legitimate tastemakers as she balances running her successful fashion PR company, People's Revolution, juggling Fashion Weeks in New York and London, with being a single mother.

I'm kinda addicted.

To check it out, click here,

COMMUNITY: Winter Wasteland

popvintage8 — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:08:00 GMT

22 days til the first day of spring.

Photography by Elizabeth Perrin

MUSIC: Charlotte Gainsbourg and Beck

MeganMartin000 — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:14:00 GMT

I've been editing and editing and editing and writing for I don't even know how long. My brain is a bit fried but it's really nice listening to this new album by Charlotte Gainsbourg, featuring Beck, called IRM. And this video is really sick too.

Keep on keepin' ooooooon.

MUSIC: Lady Gag Me

kenscrudato — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:41:00 GMT

Lady Gaga Wears Cotton Candy Hat And Bratz Halloween Costume; Complete Insignificance Finally Acknowledged

Photo: gagadaily.com

With her having carelessly crossed the line between embarrassing billboard of haute designer miscalculation and Indiana State Fair stuffed animal booth whore, the curtain was finally drawn back on the universal fashionista indifference to Lady Gaga. Said indifference had for months been masked by a lavish pretense of barely convincing approval.

An exasperated Grace Coddington insisted she was deeply relieved to be able to put a halt to her humiliatingly affected cries of, "You go girl!", and ultimately acknowledge Ms. Gaga as the sub-Dale Bozzio trailer harlot and intellectual whiffet that she genuinely is.

Jean Paul Gaultier, already in failing health from twenty-plus years of, "Publicly pretending Madonna has talent for publicity's sake," revealed that, "Gaga is what babies say, you know?"

MUSIC: An Oldie, But A Goody

popvintage8 — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:51:00 GMT

COMMUNITY: Snow Days and Running Errands

MeganMartin000 — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:17:00 GMT

It's blizzarding out. Again. I have to move apartments this week, therefore I have to get boxes and pack and go to the bank and take care of business. I need to pick up boots in the village and drop off film there too. The elements make it truly difficult to get shit done sometimes. It's an un-motivator.

And as far as the photo goes, I don't know what it has to do with anything. But it makes me happy.

ART: Japanese Tourists

MeganMartin000 — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:08:00 GMT

ha ha.

COMMUNITY: 2010 Winter Olympics

MeganMartin000 — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:33:00 GMT

It's hard to go anywhere without catching some of the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. I do love the Olympic games, though I usually prefer the summer ones to the winter ones. However, curling is the hottest rage right now. Who'd have thought that this sport could be so entertaining?? It's sweeping! But anything where you get expressions like this and people slipping around on the ice like they are those kids with wheels on their shoes is totally fair sport as far as I'm concerned.

ART: Nikki Farquharson

popvintage8 — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:32:00 GMT

I love her work.

To see more of her iiiustrations, click here.

WC Loves... The Hussle and The Boogie Down

MeganMartin000 — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:16:00 GMT

Ever since I got back to New York I can't seem to stop having fun, fun, fun. The good kind, of course, where you go unexpected places and meet unexpected people and dance and drink and stay up all hours and follow it all with a late rise time and a greasy breakfast.

I just sent out a mass email to some of my people asking them what their favorite things are as of late for our upcoming 10th issue's WC Loves... section and I realized a few of mine are pretty conducive with this hustling, bustling, boogy-ing lifestyle I plan on continuing until I just can't take it anymore. (I did get a good night's sleep last night so I'm able to finally get some work done...).

Buuut point being - send me yours! I want to know what you're into lately, brands, foods, places, people, ideas, etc... Email them to me at info@workingclassmag.com. Here are a few of mine:

WC Loves...

Old vinyl, vodka sodas, bacon egg & cheese sambos, ODB, Snoop, the West Village, Village Style (in the East Village), Salvation Army on Fourth Ave...

the list goes on and on.

FILM: Home Movie

popvintage8 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:12:00 GMT

Director Chris Smith (American Movie) continues his exploration of all things quirky by affectionately invading several unique homes. Linda Beech is a former Japanese sitcom star who resides in a tree house in Hawaii, and she rules. Diana and Ed Peden are hippies who have converted an abandoned missile silo into an underground retreat. And Bob Walker and Francis Mooney have reconstructed their home to cater to their dozen cats. They're kinda weird.

Check it out if you want to see a good light-hearted documentary.

WC Loves... Daniel Johnston

popvintage8 — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:24:00 GMT

EVENTS: A New Breed

popvintage8 — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:07:00 GMT

WEB: Vogue Adventure

popvintage8 — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:47:00 GMT

If you ever wondered what it was like to be blessed with perfect DNA and get to travel around the world having world-famous photographers take your photos for campaigns and editorials for magazines, check out my friend Eric's aka Lyle's blog about what it's all about to be a male model.

Not only is he a chill dude, he's super cute, and he doesn't take the industry too seriously.

To see Vogue Adventure click here.

EVENTS: Benefit for Zucco and the Sunday Soulcial @ 200 Orchard

MeganMartin000 — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:11:00 GMT

Hope you all can make it out tonight to one or both of the events going on at 200 Orchard (at Houston in the LES). 200 is hosting a benefit so that Zucco's family can send him back to France. That will be taking place from 5pm until 10pm with local DJs and hopefully lots of locals. At 10pm Liz and I will be spinning a new and improved DJ set, and we'll be partying until 4am. See you tonight!

EVENTS: Cats & Kittens Adoption

popvintage8 — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:02:00 GMT

If you have mouse problems, or you just want a little pussy in your life, stop by the tattoo shop Eight of Swords tomorrow to adopt a kitty that is looking for a home.

The event starts at noon and goes til five.

Check it.

Eight of Swords

178 N. 8th St.

Brooklyn, NY 11211

WEB: Failed Blog

MeganMartin000 — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:16:00 GMT

This blog is pretty hilarious. Looks like this cart won't be getting off the lot anytime soon.

EVENTS: Sunday Soulcial

MeganMartin000 — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:02:00 GMT

Happy Friday

MeganMartin000 — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:20:00 GMT

Photo by Robert Voit

I miss the West Coast today. This photo was actually taken in Las Vegas; I swear Palm trees can even make a trailer park look like paradise.

Have a good weekend.

COMMUNITY: Mari Vanna

MeganMartin000 — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:10:00 GMT

As mentioned in my last post, I'm up way too early (with a headache) and I'm pretty sure the reason for that is all the wine I drank at this place last night. It is the cutest Russian restaurant located on E. 20th between Park and Broadway. They are very authentically old school Russian in their menu and liquors - they have huge barrels of vodka infused with everything from hot pepper to pineapple. They also have caviar, the cheap stuff and the ridiculously expensive stuff.

Check it out.

WEB: Twitter Time

MeganMartin000 — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:01:00 GMT

My friend Sarah convinced me to join Twitter, she says its the way of the world. I'm not sure, but I'm up entirely too early and so I figured what the hell, I'll join twitter. So now you can follow us every little step of the way. Twitter name: workingclassmag

See you around the web. Crazy...

COMMUNITY: Berlin

MeganMartin000 — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:19:00 GMT

I'm currently transcribing my Anton Newcombe interview for the second time, since I'm an idiot and somehow threw out my first copy. Anyway, it's good because I'm catching things I didn't hear him say before. He currently lives in Berlin and I asked him about it because I went last summer and one of my best friends (boo!) is moving there on Sunday. I thought she and everyone would be interested in what he had to say about the city:

"I identify with the democratic traditions of this country, right here in Germany. Whether you want to agree with it or not, Germany is setting an example for the world about the reconciliation, the reunification and what it means to try and make good. It’s inspiring, Berlin is the most forward thinking city, period, in the west. It has to be, because of the history and I like that energy, not just the art, not just the value for money. "

As sad as I am to see her go, I think this is going to be one of the most brilliant experiences she'll ever have. And I can't wait to be back there over the summer. Paris, anyone?

Stay tuned to our next issue for the full story on Anton, Berlin, and his new album Who Killed Sgt. Pepper?

MUSIC: Restless

popvintage8 — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:15:00 GMT

I've had this song stuck in my head since I woke up this morning.

I can't wait for the upcoming issue to come out.

It includes an interview with one of my favs Langhorne Slim.

It's gonna be a gooder!

Until then, check out our current OLD SCHOOL issue if you haven't already.

FASHION: Fashion Weak

popvintage8 — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:05:00 GMT

I did my final show tonight, so the A/W 2010 season is over for me.

The show I did this evening at Bryant Park ended up having a really easy hairdo, so I pretty much chilled and people-watched for 3 hours backstage.

By the looks of it, there are still some douchebags in the fashion industry, but I must say it's a pretty rad deal to get to do something fun, eat free food, and hang out with some buddies all while making a little dough.

As Megan and I often say "just livin' the dream".

WEB: Backyard Bill

MeganMartin000 — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:56:00 GMT

I'm super into this website Backyard Bill, he profiles people in various cities and takes really beautiful photographs of them. Check it out sometime, introduced to me by my blogging queen Zoe Day.

EVENTS: Farewell to Zucco

MeganMartin000 — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:00:00 GMT

So much death is happening this past week - not just on a celebrity circuit but on a community level. I was working at the Sixth Ward last Saturday and didn't take much notice of the ambulances parked outside mid-day until my boss came in to tell me that Zucco, our beloved french chef/restaurateur across the street, had died of a heart attack while working that afternoon. He was such a lovely person, and we shared several mornings together listening to everything from French pop to Mozart. His restaurant and his character have become such a staple in the Lower East Side, especially on Orchard Street and it won't be the same without him.

UPDATE:
Yesterday's ceremony for Zucco was one of the most beautiful I've ever witnessed. It took place on Norfolk between Stanton and Houston, right in the neighborhood, at a beautiful old church like building. It was conducted in multiple languages since he was such an international person: Spanish, French, English. There was music, laughter, weeping. It seems he would've wanted it that way. We will miss him so much.

EVENTS: Ash Wednesday

MeganMartin000 — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:46:00 GMT

Ash Wednesday, in the Western Christian calendar, is the first day of Lent and occurs forty-six days (forty days not counting Sundays) before Easter. The day derives its name from the practice of placing ashes onthe foreheads of adherents as a sign of repentance. The ashes used aretypically gathered after the Palm Crosses from the previous year's Palm Sunday are burned.

In New York, you will see several people walking around today with these marks on their forehead. I guess everyone is looking for a little repentance now and then. I'm not a religious person, and don't consider myself part of any particular faith (especially Catholicism), but I would consider myself faithful. And I like the idea of executing self-restraint in areas of weakness, it does make me feel like a stronger person when I can control my vices. But I have so many of them...

It reminds me of a New Year's resolution, which I've already broken many times over. Perhaps its a shorter term goal, 40 days isn't so long. Maybe I will give up smoking cigarettes again, for real this time with no cheats. Uggggh.... can I do it!??!

Pic via Flickr.

COMMUNITY: MySpace Is a Time Capsule

MeganMartin000 — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:05:00 GMT

Someone mentioned to me the other day how MySpace has become such a time capsule, since pretty much nobody even goes on the site anymore with the revolution of Facebook, it's pretty strange to look at some of the photos that we once considered recent. I love this image of Erin, Becca and I enjoying an afternoon on the stoop outside Fox and Fawn. Look at our haircuts! Becca's leopard pants! Our f'in chain smoking ridiculousness!

ART: My Life in Pictures

MeganMartin000 — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:40:00 GMT

I love shooting film for a lot of reasons: the grain, the texture, the unknown. I recently got a couple of rolls developed from a few months ago that I had completely forgotten about, and with life changing at a constant speed (as it does in this city), it's always refreshing to look back on a few good New York moments.

COMMUNITY: It's Slippery Out There

popvintage8 — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:53:00 GMT

I almost ate it today like five times walking on my way to work.

I want to be on the beach sweating from the heat of the sun, right now I'm just sweaty from my long-johns and big ass wool socks.

WEB: Sorry Mom Dot Com

popvintage8 — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:47:00 GMT

If you haven't read this blog yet, you should.

Sorry Mom (I Bang The Worst Dudes) tells anonymous tales of the douche bag dudes that we have all encountered here in New York at least once.

With entries like this one below, it's a good one to check up on.

This unemployed high school drop out was the real deal. We lovingly referred to him now as “The Jackhammer.” After sleeping with both me and my best friend, it was quickly established that he was in fact the worst lay possible. This considerate fellow liked to ask what color you’d like before he sat awkwardly at the end of the bed (hiding the monster that lies between his legs), while he tried unsuccessfully to slip on the color condom of your choice. He then barreled into you at what can only be referred to as mach speed. After the initial 45 seconds, he liked to pull out so he didn’t “go too soon.” I don’t know what was worse, the fact that he remained huddled over you during break time, or that the break repeated itself 20 seconds later. Don’t get me wrong, he’s a real ladies man – that is, if you like to pay for his breakfast the next morning.

Click here to see more.

FILM: Precious

popvintage8 — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:51:00 GMT

I finally saw this the other night.

I liked it.

COMMUNITY: A Touch of Class on Manhattan Ave

popvintage8 — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:02:00 GMT

I went to Manhattan Inn last night, and I loved it.

There's a dude playing ragtime on the baby grand, and the vibe was great. It was Saturday night so it was a little packed. I think it will be more of a weeknight kinda place for me.

Check it out.

632 Manhattan Ave.

Happy Valentines Day

popvintage8 — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:58:00 GMT

Spread the love today, and every day.

WC Loves... Soul Train

popvintage8 — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:36:00 GMT

This rules.

COMMUNITY: Williamsburg Blizzard

popvintage8 — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:14:00 GMT

The streets have been plowed, and the sidewalks shoveled, but I hear there is more snow coming tomorrow.

One of our good friends photographer Daniel Arnold took some photos of the snow storm yesterday around the hood, and posted them to his blog Born To Be Nervous.

Even with the snow blowing in our faces, we still have to get on with it, and do what we have to do in the midst of winter here in New York.

What a shit-show.

FILM: The Lovely Bones

popvintage8 — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:22:00 GMT

I haven't read the book, but I saw the movie last night and would recommend it fur sure.

ART: Reflecting on Paradise

MeganMartin000 — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:49:00 GMT

I finally brought myself to post some of my Australia photographs on Facebook so friends could have a look at our adventures. For some reason looking through them makes me sad, and posting them on FB kind of finalizes the fact that vacation is over and done with. It was just such a beautiful trip and here I am back in New York in the middle of a blizzard. But I guess that's kind of beautiful, too.

Anyway, you'll have to wait to see the rest of the images when we release the upcoming issue of WC on April 1, we'll do a little expose on travel - since the "Free" issue has somehow morphed into a travel theme. Guess it makes sense.

FASHION: Alexander McQueen

MeganMartin000 — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:26:00 GMT

It really saddens me to post the news that fashion designer Alexander McQueen committed suicide. What a tragedy. Apparently he hung himself in his apartment only two days after the death of his mother. My heart really goes out to those close to him and all the people involved in his work. He was a serious talent and it's unfortunate when these things go down the way they do. All hail the Queen.

Here is a mini photo tribute to some of his works. He really wasn't afraid to push the limits and change the way we saw fashion and beauty.

WC Loves... Blizzards

popvintage8 — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:51:00 GMT

You can't really tell from this picture, but there is a shit-load of snow coming down outside my window.

MUSIC: JM Airis: Indian Summer

LT10002 — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:12:00 GMT

One of my favorite NY artists has an album coming out March 30th.

You can listen to it here.

EVENTS: Let's Go Down South.

popvintage8 — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:42:00 GMT

With one of my favorite bands in the lineup, and some other good ones, I definitely want to start my summer off by going to good ol' Tennessee for Bonnaroo. I've never been, and think it would be cool to check it out. Plus, the Avetts rule live.

Click here for more details on Bonnaroo 2010.

Video by Crackerfarm

ART: Thirteen Most Beautiful...

popvintage8 — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:28:00 GMT

Released in conjunction with The Andy Warhol Museum, 13 Most Beautiful...Songs for Andy Warhol's Screen Tests is a DVD that features 13 of Warhol's classic silent film portraits. Subjects include Nico, Lou Reed, Edie Sedgwick, Dennis Hopper, and more. Shot between 1964 and 1966 at Warhol's Factory studio in New York City, the Screen Tests are presented with newly commissioned soundtracks by Dean Wareham and Britta Phillips.

I want one.

FILM: Avatar

MeganMartin000 — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:37:00 GMT

Probably the funniest review of Avatar I've heard to date from my favorite Color Hater. Still haven't seen it, and I've gotten wildly mixed reviews. Thoughts? (Marcel, I already know you loved it... )

I HATED EVERYTHING, THE STRETCHED EAR THE NATIVE GIRL HAD, THE PARAPLEGIC MARINE, SIGOURNEY WEAVERS BALLSY 'TUDE', THE GLO-DOTS THAT ADORNED THE SMUFF MUTANTS, THE PAPYRUS FONT USED FOR SUBTITLES WHEN THEY WERE SPEAKING NA'VI... DON'T EVEN GET ME STARTED ON THAT SEX SCENE.

SO NO, I DO NOT THINK AVATAR WAS THE BEST FILM OF THE DECADE. OR OF YESTERDAY.
BECAUSE YESTERDAY I ALSO SAW ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS - THE SQUEAKQUE. AND YES, IT WAS BETTER. (EVEN THOUGH JASON LEE GOT STUCK IN HOSPITAL FOR THE WHOLE FILM)

EVENTS: Super Bowl Sunday

MeganMartin000 — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:28:00 GMT

Congratulations to the New Orleans Saints! NO deserves it...

Megan C, Mary, Sunny and I all dressed in our finest (we were going to the Sunday Soulcial after) met up at Soda in Prospect Heights to watch football, eat wings and fries and drink cold beer. How else would we want to spend our Sunday evening? And anyway, who says four classy gals can't enjoy a little sporty rivalry. It's also a good excuse to eat bad food and watch the good commercials. Watch this one from Google, it's cute and super girly - guess they were looking out for all the girlfriends who had to watch the game. Thanks goo.

MUSIC: Brian Jonestown Massacre

MeganMartin000 — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:33:00 GMT

About to interview this dude in a couple hours... really interested in what he has to say, as I've seen and heard that it can be very unpredictable. Anyway, doin' it all for the WC. Stay tuned for our next issue with an exclusive interview from Anton Newcombe and info on the new Brian Jonestown Massacre album, Who Killed Sgt Pepper?, which marks the return of his long lost bandmate Matt Hollywood. Oh to be a tortured artist/musical visionary.

Here's a new track from the album. Check iiiiit.

MUSIC: Crazy On You

popvintage8 — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:51:00 GMT

Happy Sunday.

COMMUNITY: Jury Duty Blows

popvintage8 — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:06:00 GMT

Today I got a little taste of what it's like to be involved in the whole judicial system bs.

I got a summons about a year ago saying that I needed to serve my community by doing jury duty, but I kept putting it off by extending the date of when I had to go. Until today that is. I ended up getting discharged and don't have to do it again for another eight years. Thank god. But before I found that out I had to sit in a room for like seven hours. The only thing I could do to entertain myself was flirt with this 50 year-old Latino man that was giving me the "eyes" whenever I looked up. I also read my book about where our souls reside in between lives. Shit is crazy though, I can only read it in small doses.

Anyway, I know I was lucky compared to those poor people I shared the day with that disappeared one-by-one as they got summoned to rooms to be questioned by attorneys.

I'm glad it's over.

MUSIC: Ambular

popvintage8 — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:24:00 GMT

Now that I know you're finally reading my blog, this one is for you boo.

I Loves You Porgy.

FILM: Firestarter

popvintage8 — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:05:00 GMT

Drew Barrymore has always kinda ruled.

EVENTS: Sunday SOULcial @ 200 Orchard

MeganMartin000 — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:38:00 GMT

It's true... I could only stay away for so long. I'll be DJ'ing this Sunday with Liz at 200 Orchard, and it's a great excuse to have a Welcome Home party from my long travels down under! Hopefully you can make it out to have a couple cocktails, give me a big squeeze and kiss and stay for a little booty shaking. Missed you all so...

WC Loves... The Cocteau Twins

popvintage8 — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:49:00 GMT

I love singing along to this band because I never know what the hell they're saying.

FILM: The September Issue

MeganMartin000 — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:22:00 GMT

After spending nearly 50 hours on a plane in the past month I had the luxury of witnessing several airplane movies, what else are you going to do at 30,000 feet when you can't sleep and the flight attendants have declared it 'lights out'? One movie I watched was the recent documentary released on Anna Wintour and her Vogue enterprise titled "September Issue."

This is the first time camera men were allowed to follow the EIC around on her daily routine, encountering everyone from celebrities to her staff to her daughter Bee Shaffer. The film was enlightening and highly entertaining for someone interested in both the editorial and fashion worlds. It was no "Devil Wears Prada" but it came scarily close. Ms. Wintour seems less like a dragon lady and more like an extremely business minded and opinionated one who is really, really busy. The film also spent a significant amount of time exploring the work of Grace Coddington, the creative director who started at American Vogue the same time as Anna. They have a bit of a competitive, sparring nature about them, both strong in their convictions about fashion and the way the magazine is presented visually - but we all know who gets the final say.

Anyway, if you're into all this crazy world, check it out.

ART: Art:21 on PBS

MeganMartin000 — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:54:00 GMT

Fallen Child, 1989 by Sally Mann

After drowning ourselves in nearly three hours (!) of the dullness that is Lost (sidenote, I'm not a hater, I actually do like that show, but last night's drawn out episode was a downright yawn) Marcel and I switched gears and watched a five part episode of Art:21 on PBS. If you're a fan of art or have an interest in art of the 21st century I would recommend checking out this show. It covers a range of styles and calibers - from Richard Serra to Sally Mann to Matthew Barney. It gives an interesting glimpse into their processes and inspiration, squashing some of the grandiose ideas that everything has a deeper meaning, sometimes art is just fun. Sometimes. It also puts the artists in their own home-based context which makes the art that much more tangible and accessible.

You can watch full episodes online on PBS's website.

FILM: I Want to See This

popvintage8 — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:06:00 GMT

This is Sean Brandt's documentary showcasing the legendary Guy Bourdin. When the Sky Fell Down gives a rare insight with unseen footage, photographs and interviews on the most prolific visual artist of the 20th century.

Click here to see more on Guy Bourdin in our current "Old School" issue.

WC Loves... Old Hollywood Glamour and Helmut Newton

MeganMartin000 — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:30:00 GMT

Check out more of his amazing work here.

EVENTS: Homecoming

MeganMartin000 — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:05:00 GMT

So it's been about 6 weeks of vacationing everywhere from Australian coasts to Wellington, New Zealand to the predictably warm southern California. I know, I know, I've been completely spoiled and now it's time to return to the reality of winter. Something tells me it's going to be a bit of a shock. Snowstorms, icy roads, rent and bills, moving apartments, and possibly finding a new job. We are also on the cusp of releasing yet another issue of the magazine.

I guess I do feel a renewed sense of self, though I'm dreading having to go back. It will be good to catch up with everyone and have some fresh starts in several aspects of life. I'll see you tomorrow, New York CIty.

pic via Lu-Yi's blog.

FASHION: Totally My Look for Spring 2010

popvintage8 — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:36:00 GMT

These sweet blade dudes and radical blade ladies are sent from the neonest decade of them all to show us that rollerblades are, after all, totally sweet.

everythingisterrible.com

EVENTS: The Menus of Chanterelle

popvintage8 — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:50:00 GMT

For over 30 years, David and Karen Waltuck cultivated a unique place in the New York City restaurant world: Chanterelle. Opened in 1979 in SoHo before moving to it's more luxurious location in TriBeCa, this restaurant defined downtown fine dining. With the help of the designer Bill Katz, the Waltucks were honored to feature the art of friends and early clients on the covers of their menus.

Each work was created exclusively for the restaurant growing into a one-of-a-kind collection that amounts to the history of Modern Art over the past 3 decades. The Collection will be presented at Kill Devil Hill in its entirety, with the full roster of distinguished contributing artists, photographers, musicians,and writers -- from the inaugural menu by Marisol to a recent, unseen edition by Chuck Close.

On display: February 6th and 7th from 1pm-9pm

Reception: February 7th from 5pm-9pm

Kill Devil Hill
170 Franklin St.
Greenpoint, Brooklyn NY 11222
347-534-3088

Howl at the Moon!

popvintage8 — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 04:40:00 GMT

Tonight's wolf moon is the biggest and brightest of the year, and also the first of 2010.

Owww Owww Owwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwah.

EVENTS: Soul Clap & Dance-Off!

popvintage8 — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:57:00 GMT

Dance all night to the 45 rpm soul magic of Mr. Jonathan Toubin

1 AM $100 Dance Contest with MC Laura Leigh

Saturday Jan. 30 12 AM at Glasslands in Williamsburg.

$5 bones to get in.

Come!

WC Loves... J.D. Salinger

popvintage8 — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:50:00 GMT

"Catcher in the Rye" is one of my favorite books ever. I hope they don't sell the rights to some shitty Hollywood production company and make an awful version starring Zach Efron or something.

Rest in Peace J.D.

VIDEO: Before eHarmony

popvintage8 — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:50:00 GMT

Here's a look back at the good ol' days when people used to use video dating services to find their next piece.

MUSIC: Pass This On

popvintage8 — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:44:00 GMT

COMMUNITY: I Heart Haiti

popvintage8 — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:49:00 GMT

Go to ihearthaiti.us for more details.

COMMUNITY: Help Support Haiti

popvintage8 — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:42:00 GMT

One of Working Class's contributing photographers Brandi Kaseta is a crafty girl with a heart.

She is making handmade dreamcatchers for $35 bones with the money going directly to the Haitian Red Cross.

The dreamcatchers can be made in any color weave you choose, and measure at about 8 and 1/2 inches in diameter.

Who doesn't need a dreamcatcher?

Click here to get her contact info.

WC Loves... Happy Tree Friends, Mushrooms and Chileans

popvintage8 — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:03:00 GMT

I went to a party the other night and met this really cute Chilean boy that ended up giving me mushrooms that I ate in the wee hours of the morning.

I was ready to bounce around 5 am when people's faces at the party started to freak me out.

I had a fun walk home and was totally in the mood to watch some weird animation once I got there, which in turn led me to find Happy Tree Frends. A show about cute little squirrels and other little animals that always die a gory awesome death by the end of the show.

It kinda rules.

Holy Heidi Montag!

popvintage8 — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:26:00 GMT

This queen will do anything to stay famous.

I can't wait to see what she looks like when she's forty.

POLITICS: Tell Chevron To Clean Up It's Mess in Ecuador

popvintage8 — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:21:00 GMT

Over the course of twenty-six years of oil drilling in Ecuador's Amazon rainforest, U.S. oil giant Chevron deliberately dumped more than 18 billion gallons of toxic waste-water into the rain forest, leaving local people suffering a wave of cancers, miscarriages and birth defects.

In spite of the tremendous suffering caused by this toxic pollution, Chevron has refused to clean up the catastrophe.

Demand that Chevron take responsibility for its actions now!

Within the next year, the outcome of a court case sixteen years in the making will be determined by a court in Ecuador.

Chevron has pledged that even if it is found guilty in court the company simply won't pay to clean up the site or provide health care, potable water and compensation to affected communities.

Chevron needs to take responsibility. But the company won't unless it feels pressure from its American customers and the general public.

Send a letter to CEO John Watson and tell him he needs to clean up the toxic legacy in Ecuador.

And tell Watson that Chevron must shift to clean sources energy and adopt sound human rights policies so that what is happening to the people of Ecuador and the rain forest never happens anywhere else.

Nuff said.

MUSIC: Why Do You Let Me Stay Here?

popvintage8 — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 02:45:00 GMT

M. Ward makes Zooey Deschanel cool.

MUSIC: I'm Goin' to Jerz Tonite.

popvintage8 — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:02:00 GMT

I'm heading out to Hoboken to Maxwells to go see one of my favorites Langhorne Slim play.

If you haven't heard any of his music, you should.

His lyrics make me feel free.

Look out for our exclusive interview with him in our upcoming issue out April 1!

Click here for more info on his tour dates.