Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon Launches Clothing Line Mirror/Dash

Leonora EpsteinSeptember 24, 2008 //

When it comes to female rock legends, Kim Gordon has a top ranking thanks to her distinctive performance style and badass voice. Musical abilities aside, she’s also about to become a fashion mogul with her newly-launched line, Mirror/Dash.

Inspired by Françoise Hardy, the collection is intended for ladies closer to Kim’s demo. “There’s a need for clothes for cool moms,” she told The New York Times. The first piece is a wool jacket with military details , a stand-up collar, and overlapping flaps — called “The Hardy Jacket”, it retails for $415. While the debut piece is a limited edition (only 50 made!), Mirror/Dash will release more styles throughout the year.

If this jacket is any indication of the awesomeness of the rest of the collection, we’re excited. Hurry up, Kim. We’re not getting any younger. [Mirror/Dash]

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Crave: Sunny Yellow Peacoat

Catherine StrawnSeptember 24, 2008 //

This is the first week of fall, which means it’s time to bring out your hats, scarves, gloves, and, most importantly, your warm coat. If you’re sick of the usual gloomy grays and blacks, just think how bright and cheery this yellow peacoat will make you feel, even on days when the thermometer reads -10 degrees F. [$119.50, American Eagle Outfitters] Keep reading »

Thoughts From Guys On Our IM: Men Have Body Image Issues Too

Amelia McDonell-ParrySeptember 24, 2008 //

We all have insecurities don’t we? When I was a teenager, I was hit with a triple dose of the fuglies, getting glasses, braces, and a raging case of acne within a two month period. I don’t think the insecurity that arose during that time has ever gone away completely, though now I worry more about my muffin top than I do about my skin. That said, some women obsess way too much about their so-called “imperfections”. But what about dudes? Do they spend hours starring in the mirror, willing the gigantic whiteheads between their brows to go away? I decided to ask the guys on my IM about men and body insecurities. When none of them brought up the size of their penis, I, of course, asked. Keep reading »

How To Wear Sheer Clothes So You Don’t Look Like A Hoochie

Catherine StrawnSeptember 24, 2008 //

On the runways the last couple seasons, designers have been showing off models’ breasts with sheer tops and no bras in sight. Check out the NSFW see-through designs from last week’s London Fashion Week, then promise us you will never show your nipples in public. Keep reading »

Slideshow: The Studs Symphonies Are Made Of

SimchaSeptember 24, 2008 //

When we picked up Playboy, (hey, we read it for the articles!) we were pleasantly surprised by Too Hot To Handel- a piece on the lovely ladies of classical music. Sure, when you think of orchestras, old dudes with white wigs might come to mind. However, there are a bunch of young guys giving the aging art form an earful and and eyeful! Alas, nothing is sexier than a man who is well trained and good with his hands. We want to make beautiful music together with these modern Mozart’s!

Yevgeny Sudbin This sexy piano player makes us see why people misunderstand the pronunciation of pianist.

http://www.yevgenysudbin.com/artist.php?view=gallery&albumid=898

Mason Bates Master composer Bates likes to push all the right buttons. Renown for melding live classical instruments with electronic music, he has rocked dance floors in San Francisco and debuted compositions Carnegie Hall, but he has never performed in a traditional monkey suit. Mason definitely makes us want to slip into something more comfortable and join him.

http://www.masonicelectronica.com/electronica.html

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Sex Advice: What Are The Chances I’ll Get Mono?

Sexpert LindsaySeptember 24, 2008 //

“How easy is mono to get from brief sexual contact?” — Curious About The Kissing Disease, via email

Mono, short for mononucleosis, is known as “the kissing disease,” and is easily transmitted through saliva. So unless you’re not making out during sex (who are you, Julia Roberts?), then you’re able to get it through sexual contact…even the very brief kind. (FYI, he might want to get that checked out.)

As a matter of fact, I can tell you I’ve had mono three times. The first two times I got it I hadn’t even HAD sex yet, and was not making out with anybody (blame braces and red eyeglasses). I just happened to share a beverage or two with people at some high school parties. If I had known my entire Spring Break would have been ruined that one year, I would have saved my six-pack of Zima for myself. Keep reading »

Quick Pic: Genius Or Crazy

Catherine StrawnSeptember 24, 2008 //

Parts of this outfit I think I could pull off: chunky necklace, red belt, striped skirt. Parts of this outfit I do not think I could pull off: super-cropped top, green see-through overlay. [Marni fashion show; Milan Fashion Week; 9/24/2008] Keep reading »

Fans React To Clay Aiken Coming Out

Annika HarrisSeptember 24, 2008 //

The biggest entertainment news to break this week is Clay Aiken’s revelation that he is indeed gay. This news really wasn’t surprising to me because my gaydar started beeping the second I first laid eyes on the former “American Idol” contestant. Since many of Clay’s fans didn’t have my intuition and have vehemently denied his homosexuality in the past, I thought it would be interesting to find out exactly what his fans think now. I hope they still remain supportive because it would be really messed up if they shun him for his sexuality. Keep reading »

Poll: Would You Wear Two-Toned Tights?

Catherine StrawnSeptember 24, 2008 //

Now that it’s getting colder, pants and tights are coming out of hibernation. The choice is cover your legs or freeze, really. Over on Refinery 29, there have been a bunch of two-toned leg spottings, including one girl wearing an awesome pair of jeans with one black leg and one white leg. The most readily available (and cheapest) products out there if you want to try two-toned legs are these American Apparel tights. We’re feeling the ’60s-mod look of the fluorescent yellow/coral pair, but we’d like to know whether you’d ever wear two-toned tights. Keep reading »

Five Fall Date Ideas

Catherine StrawnSeptember 24, 2008 //

I’m on a dating hiatus right now, but for those of you who enjoy activities for two, the change in seasons brings with it a whole new set of activity options. Lucky for me, they’re also fun with a group of friends, though not quite as romantic.

1. Pick Produce
Apples are all ripe and delicious right now, so find an orchard in your area, gather some fruit, and bake a pie together — he better help. Keep reading »

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