8 bikes suitable for fashionistas

I'm a huge proponent of public transport, ride shares, car pooling and anything else that reduces the number of cars on the road and carbon in our skies (and lungs)... and since I learned how to ride a bike (last year!) I've been opting to ride it instead of the subway as much as possible.

As much as I love my little rusty vintage wheels, they don't exactly hold a candle to these gems, posted on Treehugger today. I'm starting a piggy bank to save up for the Hermes version. Now if only they made an appropriate matching helmet!

sunday at space 1520 in LA

come to space 1520 for their second blogger shop day to check out all the awesome ephemera, womens and men's clothing, vintage loveliness and jewelry galore.

Make sure to say hi to LLLAdies:

Lizz, selling past and current season popomomo, on big sale.
www.popomomo.com

Courtney, showing fantastic vintage from LA Vintage Exchange.
www.lavintageexchange.com

Mitra, putting Blood is the New Black tees on sale.
bloodisthenewblack.com

Sunday,
1520 Cahuenga (Urban Outfitters)
LA

There will be beer, bbq + delicious vegan cupcakes by Bunny Muffin Bakery

Live music performances by WEAVE! + Puppy Dog with guest DJ Heather Gram

Hosted by: Alexi Wasser of http://imboycrazy.com/

Tap It:

Created in 2008, TapIt is a network of cafes and eateries across New York City that volunteer as partners to provide clean drinking water to those who carry their own reusable bottle. TapIt users can find partner locations on TapIt’s website, mobile website, and iPhone Application (called TapIt Water, available from the App Store). “I was so frustrated that in order to get a drink of water when I was out in the city, I had to purchase a bottle of it. I was eager to find a way to both save on the expense and reduce the waste that comes from single serve plastic bottles,” says TapIt founder Kylie Harper. “I am thrilled that so many local eateries have volunteered to partner with TapIt and provide clean drinking water to the public."

In the past 5 months, TapIt has grown to include over 200 local cafes and eateries in New York City. Partners and users help to clean up communities by reducing waste from plastic bottles that end up in landfills and streets. And users are able to decrease their individual carbon footprint by reducing their reliance on bottled water while saving money. In fact, users could save up to $500 per year if they were to use TapIt instead of buying a bottle of water each day.

MUSIC VIDEOS WE HEART by LYNDSAY SIEGEL / SPLIT END

1) Yeah Yeah Yeah's "heads will roll"2) Royksopp ft Robyn "The Girl and the Robot


2) Royksopp ft Robyn "The Girl and the Robot


3) Micachu and the Shapes “Golden Phone”


4) Nite Jewel “Lover”5) La Roux "Bulletproof"6) Kidstreet "Pennycandy"


5) La Roux "Bulletproof"


6) Kidstreet "Pennycandy"


7) Fever Ray "When I grow up"


8) Jenny Lewis "See Fernando"


9) Lily Allen "22"


10) The Gossip "Heavy Cross"

Last But NOT Least...

The final installation before the main event...Lladies and a few gents, I present our final panelist, Hannah Rad!

Unless you've been under a rock, you've heard of the music blogger extraordinaire behind the Hypem.com supported blog, Sheena Beaston!
Very few know more about current music, events, ect. here in NYC! Check her out on Myspace.



And don't forget, see Hannah and the rest of our amazing panelists at the NYC July/Music conference WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY JULY 29th at Cornichon Cafe in Brooklyn, at 7 pm!

RSVP to RSVPNYC@ladieslotto.com

Live Summer Art Series Presents: Happy Hour @ Orson, SF!!

The west coast Lladies have something to look forward to as well! On Wednesday, July 29th, come through for an evening of art, design and music at Orson. Top Chef Master's, Elizabeth Faulkner is the executive chef and owner of this fab restaurant, lounge, and art space. Come through for a nibble and $5 drinks (sounds like my kind of night).
Featuring music by DJ Rygar and art installations by:
Aerosol Artists
Orly Locquiao
Mix Media Artist
JBOO
Motion Graphics
HELLO TELLO

Orson
508 4th Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 777-1508

For more info, check out itsdesignrelated.com

Lynette Astaire in Dazed and Confused

LLNY/LLCHI member and up and coming photographer Lynette Astaire has been interviewed by Dazed and Confused in regards to her most recent work American Gothic. It's great to see our Lladies on the come-up! Check out the interview at Dazed and Confused.

via Highsnobette.com and photo via Dazed and Confused

Beta Banger! Ch-ch-ch-ch-check IT OUT!!!!

Us NYC Lladies are super lucky these days...so many fabulous happenings to take part in. Who wants to party in a 3,000 square foot loft in SoHo? Count me in! Ladies Lotto member, and birthday girl Ngozi Odita (of Harriet's Alter Ego) presents Beta Banger, celebrating the launch of SocietyHAE.com. Focusing on the fashion, art, and music coming out of Brooklyn and beyond, SHAE is a one-stop shop for networking, keeping abreast of upcoming events, and of course shopping.

The celebration will be in full swing, with a special performance at 11PM by Joya Bravo and featured DJs: The Ahficionados, DJ Trauma, and Jasmine Solano, an art installation (Computer Love... This Art Revolution Will Be Digitized), complimentary appetizers and...BIRTHDAY CAKE!

So hit up www.betabanger.eventbrite.com with some RSVP action, as the party is list only, and mark your calendars for Beta Banger on Friday, July 31st at 9pm at 38 Howard Street off Broadway

And of course, don't forget feel the love at SocietyHAE

And the B.E.A.T. Goes On...Continued!

Wednesday, Wednesday, Wednesday NYC Lladies! I've got another amazing panelist to introduce you to: meet Kathryn Diehl.

Kat was born oversees and is a bonafide citizen of the world. The journey started in Germany with stops in Virginia, D.C. and for the last 8 years, good old New York City. With interests as broad as her talents, her career has shifted and transformed in every imaginable way since she touched down in New York immediately upon finishing school for Recording Engineering. Over the last eight years she has built a reputation and standard of integrity within the music industry for her ears and unique perspective on sound. Diehl has in that time worked with the likes of G Unit, Busta Rhymes, Diplomats, Grandmaster Flash, Alicia Keys, Bjork, Anthony Hopkins, Swizz Beats, Dead Prez, Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill, Pras Michel and Wyclef among others. She is a valued freelancer with CBS working on Post Production audio for film and television. Her production company, Meowmix Productions, has seen placements on projects with Reef the Lost Cause, the ‘Get Rich or Die Trying’ Soundtrack, the Byrdgang album, Jim Jones DVD and Casual Skateboards.

In early 2006, Diehl founded Katalyst Clothing. Since a young age, she has found herself surrounded with artists of all types and commented, “It’s my opportunity to provide a platform for all of the talented geniuses in my life. It all started out of love, everyone involved is family or a dear old friend.”

Currently Kat is recording her first album with her band The Industry Party.

Check her out at meowmixproductions.com and follow her on Twitter!

Remember, Wednesday July 29th is the date, Cornichon Cafe is the place, 7 pm is the time....RSVP at RSVPNYC@ladieslotto.com

And the B.E.A.T. Goes On...

NYC LLadies, don't forget to RSVP for the July/Music this coming Wednesday, July 29th! In addition to the lovely Karena Cameron, here's a bit about Molly Neuman, who will also we chatting up for us.

Molly, hailing from Washington, D.C., began her career in music banging out the beats as a drummer for bands such as The Frumpies, The PeeChees, and Bratmobile. After relocating to the San Fransisco Bay area, she hooked up with Lookout records in 1994. She became a partner in 1997, and from there has been instrumental in signing and developing such artists as The Donnas, Pretty Girls Make Graves, Ted Leo/Pharmacists among many others.

In 2001, she co-founded Indivision Management, an artist management company dedicated to preserving artists liberty in their careers while providing them with complete management services.

Molly who's currently based in Brooklyn, continues to play music with friends as it makes her happy! You can keep up with Molly via Twitter and read a more detailed bio at Wikipedia.

Meet her on Wednesday at Cornichon Cafe in Williamsburg at 7pm.
photo courtesy of Wikipedia

Hooligan Studios Mega Sample Sale!!!

Hooligan Studios is excited to invite you to our second ever sample sale. We had such a great time at our last one that we had to have you over again! We have a few guest-Hooligans that will also be contributing to this sale, so there will be a great selection of goods up for grabs. Expect to load up on samples from Dirty Librarian Chains, Study NY (my new project), H. Fredrikkson, Bahar Shahpar, A Peace Treaty and Bliss Lau. Some designers are also bringing vintage samples to add into the mix so you can shop our collections as well as our closets!

In addition to samples from my new project, I will also have a selection of Spring and Fall Covet samples at rock bottom prices. Get there early to get the goods!

We're located in Williamsburg so come by before OR after the Ladies Lotto meeting on Wednesday!
________________________________________

Hooligan Studios Sample Sale
Wednesday July 29th
4-10pm

177 N. 10th Street (between Bedford and Driggs)
Suite B
Williamsburg, 11211

*Cash Only*
______________________________ __________

See you Wednesday!

July/Music Spotlight Part I

In preparation for the Ladies Lotto New York July/Music conference on Wednesday, July 29th, I'd like to introduce you to our featured panelists. First up, we have Karena Cameron of Nylon Studios.

Karena Cameron is an Australian in New York with a colorful career spanning music, advertising, media and fashion.

From 2000, Karena worked as the Promotions Manager at seminal youth radio broadcaster Kiss FM and in '02 donned the hat of Marketing and PR Manager at indie record label and distributor Stomp Entertainment. A hiatus in the rag trade followed for the next two years where she specialized in the creation of seasonal brand campaigns and producing runway shows for Fashion Weeks' around the globe. Despite the exponential growth of her wardrobe, her passion for all things musical lured her back into the industry.

In 2005, Karena joined label giant Sony BMG as Marketing Manager. It was a very interesting time to be involved with a major label during this time - essentially at the height of the record industry's fall - but it was probably the most rousing in terms of evolution. Strategy re-entered the mind-set of marketing as did a need to off-set traditionally high marketing costs with external funding. OPM (other peoples money) became key to getting your artist's music heard, so while producing video clips, album artwork and working on promotional tours, Karena worked on several key commercial rights deals linking brand and bands.

In 2007, Karena joined Nylon Studios and relocated to New York to set up their US operation. Nylon is a music production boutique specializing in original composition, licensing and music content for brands. To date, the company has been a great success (particularly by recession standards) with a continual increase in client base and areas of specialization. To wrap 2009, Karena plans to launch a dot com (surprisingly non-music related) as a small side-project and continue spreading the Nylon word throughout New York.

Check out Nylon Studios to see examples of their work!

And of course make sure to hit up the July conference at the Cornichon Cafe in Brooklyn, at 7 pm!

RSVP to RSVPNYC@ladieslotto.com

Hustle, hustle, grind, grind...

Unless you've been under a rock, you've noticed that physical music sales have taken a major nosedive in the past 5 years. The last of the Mohicans, Virgin Megastore closed their doors in Union Square location here in NYC. Clearly, major record labels are hurting. But when a door closes, a window opens. Brothers and sisters are doin' it for themselves. Partnering with smaller firms, and sharing in the profits provides almost complete artistic control and of course, greater profits. Despite the dire forecast from industry bigwigs, this actually seems like a really exciting time for artists. Read more in this really interesting piece on The New York Times.

Are You A Nasty Gal?

I LOVE NASTY GAL!! Shop vintage or brand new... eye wear, dresses, anything under the sun. Enjoy.

http://www.shopnastygal.com/

Fashion Cupcakes

Swedish photographer Therese Aldgard's vision is pretty sweet. Her fashion cupcakes are so delicious!! Check out her other work at: http://www.thres.com/

House of Jackie Brown Shoot By Lynette Astaire

House of Jackie Brown shoot by LL's Lynnette Astaire. OMG SOOOO CUTE!! More on Facebook.

Grow your own building

I've been very impressed with my little self this summer, I set out to grow a mini garden on my fire escape and I now have a lush space with tomatoes, kale, spinach, plenty of herbs and even a flowering vine. But then I read this on Treehugger today and I'm green with envy (pardon the pun).

German architect Ferdinand Ludwig is creating a whole new branch of architecture: he grows buildings. Ludwig and fellow architects, Oliver Storz and Hannes Schwertfeger, call their new specialty "building botany." As part of this the three men are building structures made from plants as well as studying the elasticity of plane trees and examining how effectively willows can grow around steel pipes at the University of Stuttgart's Institute of Basics in Modern Architectural Design.

"The basic rule is this: All forces pass through the wood, from top to bottom," Schwertfeger explains. And the trio has already built their first structures. For example on Lake Constance where a group of willows surround a metal walkway. And in the Bavarian Forest, trees form a "diagonal support frame" for a bird watching station. And now the pioneers are planning to build a "green room" in downtown Stuttgart. The project, dubbed "Satellite," will consist of a 120-square-meter (1,290-square-foot) pavilion for exhibitions and concerts.

It would be great if we saw some of these buildings "sprout" up around Williamsburg instead of the metal monstrosities that are destroying our landscape.

Take Part in the Girl Effect...

Coming out of the 6th grade, I was too old for day camp and too young for a job. Thankfully a friend suggested an initiative called The Eureka Teen Achievement Program, a summer camp dedicated to the empowerment and academic encouragement of young women. I spent four summers there, and it was a life-changing experience to know that someone believed that I could do whatever I chose. That program unfortunately is now defunct, but I am SO excited to hear about the Girl Effect. This program, founded by Nike, takes this ideology several steps further. The idea is that if we can raise the standard of living for girls around the world, girls can and WILL be a major agent for change in our global society. Can't argue with that notion! To find out more, visit thegirleffect.org or become a fan on Facebook.

Image via TheGirlEffect

Off The Record - Ladies Lotto NY is 7/29!

Ladies Lotto New York, in collaboration with She Says

- July / Music -

Music Panel:
Karena Cameron
Molly Neuman
Hannah Rad
Kathryn Diehl

Wednesday, July 29th 7pm

**Open Bar Lillet 7-8PM**

$5 CASH ONLY

RSVPNYC@LADIESLOTTO.COM

Cornichon Cafe
251 Grand Street
Williamsburg BK off the L bedford or Lorimer stops.

Random Toy Project: My Little Pony

Image from The Random Toy Project

Get Schooled

Calling all girls living the glamorest life! Get ready to be schooled in all things fashion and beauty.

Thursday, July 23rd
7-11pm

{Class is in Session}
First Course: Summer School for Glamour Girls
8800 W. Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Registration is now open: heart@love-made.com

Beauty 101 Outline
* High Maintenance Mobile Spa: Complimentary makeovers, massages and "facial pilates"
* Live Panel: "The Art of Love" with luxury relationship coaches Melanie & Anthony Clark of tensociety.com
* Style Sessions: Top picks for under $100 by Live! resident stylists

Snacks & Beverages
* Hpnotiq
* Kyochon Chicken

Chorus
* DJ Valida
* Wendy City

Extra Credit
* Free gift bags to the first 100 ladies
* 20% off in-store purchases (exclusions apply)

Class Pictures by
* Polite in Public

Chaperones
* Brand X
* Hypnotiq
* Ladies Lotto
* Live! on Sunset
* Lovemade
* Metromix
* Superdry

Urban Farming On The Rise

Image by Huffington Post

One of the latest additions to New York's ever growing urban atmosphere is Roof Top Farms offering rural charm to the industrial area of Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
Over looking Manhattan's skyline this 6,000 square organic roof top farm includes 30 varieties of vegetables,fruits, flowers and herbs, farmers market, farming courses and volunteer opportunities.

Roof Top Farm embodies the spirit of Brooklyn by taking advantage of the community and local restaurants Marlow & Sons, Anella and Vesta Trattoria are all buying from the farm.
By volunteering or visit the farmers market you can help growing this wonderful Greenpoint green space.
Read more here and visit their website

http://rooftopfarms.org/

Bang!

Bang by Rye Rye

5 in 1: A New Kind of Boutique for a Slow-Fashion Nation

photo credit www.graememitchell.com

I know you've all heard me promote 5 in 1 before, but thought I'd share a recent post in Treehugger, explaining a little more about the store's concept.

Fueled by a faltering economy, a desire to rein in the frenetic pace of senseless spending, and the spirit of reinvention, Brooklyn design collective/boutique 5 in 1 recently relaunched with a decidedly innovative twist: a weekend shopping experience with the designers themselves.

Open only Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 5 in 1 is run by eight local designers, including Helena Fredriksson of H.Fredriksson, Caroline Priebe of ULURU, Mary Meyer of Mary Meyer Clothing, and Susan Domelsmith of Dirty Librarian Chains.

In lieu of hired shop clerks, each of the designers has to man the shop one full weekend every six to eight weeks, although they get to decide what "work" actually involves, whether it's one-on-one tête-à-têtes with clients, trunk shows, sample sales, or something more experimental.

"The 5 in 1 retail space gives designers an opportunity to work together, share resources, experiment and give the customer a personal and curated shopping experience," Ariell Ilunga, the group's spokeswoman, tells TreeHugger. "A 5 in 1 customer is able to engage in conversation with the designer about their process, materials, fit, concept, and cost. These sort of exchanges are not only good for the business but nourish them as artists personally, creatively, and emotionally."

Shopping + Party???

I really wish I was on the west coast right now! All you Lladies in the Bay Area can hit up Miss Liz "BusyLady" Baca's Vintage Shopping party this weekend. There'll be lots of great finds, from clothing to accessories, and shoes (8's, 9's and 10's, OH MY!!).

So bring your cash, checkbooks, credit cards (via Paypal) and of course your shopping mojo! The event is:

SAT 7/18: 12:30 pm to 7:00 pm
SUN 7/19: 12:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Be sure to RSVP to bizzylizzy23@sbcglobal.net for exact location details.

Also, check out her websites at www.gottagetthegoods.com and www.missomnimedia.com

SHEENA BEASTON!

Hannah from the incredible music blog Sheena Beaston will be one of the guest speakers at the Ladies Lotto New York Meeting on July 29th. Check out the interview above.

Ladies Lotto New York, in collaboration with She Says

- July / Music -

Music Panel:
Karena Cameron
Molly Neuman
Hannah Rad
Kathryn Diehl

Wednesday, July 29th
7pm

RSVPNYC@LADIESLOTTO.COM

Cornichon Cafe
251 Grand Street
Williamsburg BK
off the L bedford or Lorimer stops.

Here Comes the Hotstepper...

Image courtesy of BurjuShoes.com

Us Lladies love our heels. We're dashing to and from cabs, in and out of restaurants...dropping it like it's hot. By the end of the night, the dogs are barking. Locating a well designed, sexy and comfortable pair of heels is like finding a unicorn. Well, I guess I'll be rolling up to work on a horse-like mystical creature tomorrow, because we've discovered Burju Shoes.

Burju Perez, a dancer/choreographer and studio owner, found herself in the same quandary as us non-pros during a night out on the town. In the battle between comfy versus cute, cute won hands down. So, she decided to merge the two once and for all, using dance shoe technology along with sleek styling. The results are wallet-friendly styles like the Cross Over and Bow Tie, which at first glance would have no trouble blending in with your Steve Madden's.

Check out BurjuShoes.com to see what all the fuss is about!

Sukhasana, The Easy Pose

Work by Chrissie Abbot

Found Dead: Another Female Human Rights Activist

Image courtesy of REUTERS

Natalia Estemirova, a close friend of murdered Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya, worked for the human rights organization Memorial in the Chechen capital Grozny and documented abuses by law enforcement agencies, colleagues said (Via Yahoo News). She had spent years collecting evidence of human rights abuses against the government in Chechnya. Estemirova was kidnapped by 4 men on Wednesday morning. Today, her body was found.

Collective Hardware: Harlot Nights

Gaw... I love the events at Collective Hardware. This is the official afterparty for tonight's exhibition at Heist Gallery, 169 Bowery at Delancey, 10pm.

See you there!

She's Got Legs...

Random...

Housing Works: Additional 25% Off Today & Tomorrow!

Receive an Additional 25% Off at the Register during this 2 Day SALE. Housing Works Thrifts appreciates its customers and wants to give a little something back. Save on ALL in store merchandise at all of our 9 Thrift locations throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn.

More info: http://www.housingworks.org/events/detail/discount-days-all-thrifts/

I Want Your Skull

Illustration by Kristina Sabaroedin

What's The New Deal?

The weather in NYC has been incredible the past few days. Since mother nature is spoiling you; why don't you continue the spoiling by letting someone else do the cooking, too? Rabbit Mafia (LLNY's Sarah Pace) and Suzanne Barr of Sweet Potato Bakery are back with another installment of "The New Deal." Enjoy a 3-course raw dinner made with handpicked, local ingredients at BRIDGET Tasting Room, located on the edge of the East River in Brooklyn. BRIDGET serves a variety of local wines from Bridge Vineyards on Long Island's North Fork.

TOMORROW, July 15
BRIDGET Tasting Room
20 Broadway at Kent St.
Williamsburg

7:30 pm - Wine Tasting
8:00 pm - Seating

Wine is available for purchase by the glass or bottle

$22 in advance here http://tinyurl.com/NewDeal07-15
$25 at the door (cash only)

Limited Seating Available

RSVP@rabbitmafia.com by July 14th to secure your spot.


3-Course Raw Mexican Summer Menu

• Papaya Lime Soup
• Duo Summer Corn Tacos with Radicchio & Romaine Chiffanade, Pico de Gallo, Chunky Guacamole & Nut Chili with a pickled side salad
• Spiced Chocolate Mousse with a Nut Cream & Sweetened Raw Coconut Flakes

SAVE THE DATE: The New Deal @ Green Spaces, 8.20.09!

The Last Unicorn

LOVE LOVE LOVE this airbrushed scene on these acrylics - it is pure fantasy! Remember that movie The Last Unicorn with Mia Farrow?

Sandbox Disco at Water Taxi Beach Tonight

Sand Box Disco with Monk One & Hamish Anderson

Tuesday, July 14th
Water Taxi Beach
Long Island City
4pm-Midnight
No Cover

Class is in Session

Thursday, July 23rd
7-11pm
Los Angeles

RSVP: Heart@love-made.com

Music Makes the Ladies Come Together

image from Molly's facebook page

Music is pervasive and apart of daily culture. That's why Ladies Lotto thought it'd be fun to put together July events surrounding the incredible women who are making moves in the music industry (in various capacities).

We asked Molly Neuman to speak in NYC on July 29th.

Originally from Washington, DC, Molly Neuman began her career in music as the drummer for the seminal riot girl band Bratmobile (ZOMG!!!). After graduating from The Evergreen State College in 1992, she moved to the San Francisco Bay Area and began to work at Lookout Records in 1994. In 1997 she became a partner and has been instrumental in the signing and development of such artists as The Donnas, Pretty Girls Make Graves, Ted Leo/Pharmacists among many others.

In 2001 she co founded Indivision Management, an artist management company dedicated to preserving artists autonomy in their careers while providing them with complete management services.

Molly continues to play music with friends because this is what keeps her heart light. She is currently based in New York City.

Molly will be speaking at Ladies Lotto's next event. SAVE THE DATE NY: JULY 29th!

More info to come this week about our other 2 guest speakers in NYC + other guest speakers in other cities...

Book signing in NYC

Join eco-model, author and activist, Summer Rayne Oakes, for a talk and book signing.

Tuesday, July 14th at 7 pm
Barnes & Noble
97 Warren Street (at Greenwich)

more info on the book here.

Seeking Virtual Interns!

I am searching for two virtual interns for Fall 2009.

Responsibilities will include:

• Help me research cool things.
• Help me coordinate a variety of projects—which mostly involves contacting artists, brands, scheduling, organizing details.
• Respond to emails!
• Writing assignments…both assigned and those based on your own interests.
• Other stuff that comes up.
• Workload will be about 8 hours a week.

There is absolutely no pay, but the glory, oh the glory…

If you are interested, email me at natalie@ladieslotto.com with a brief note about why you are interested in being my intern and a quick little resume as well. Please feel free to pass this on to anyone who may be interested.

For a student, I’d be happy to write a letter of recommendation after a successful internship. I’d also be happy to promote projects that the intern may be working on personally.

I will collect resumes until the middle of August and get back to those who I’d like to interview after that. Please note that this is a virtual internship, so your location does not matter, but you must be super self-motivated.

Kusama Moment

Yayoi Kusama moment. Happy Monday.

Hey Sista Sole Sista

Um really...why didn't I think of this!?? After years of event planning, hosting and being fabulous in five inchers (then limping home at the end my fabulous evening ). I'm proud to announce (as if I'd thought of it myself) "Rollasole" out of the UK - a company that fills vending machines with trendy ballet flats that can be your "sole" savior in a pinch. They're sold at clubs in the UK, and I'm all for them coming to this side of the pond to save us all from those nights when fashion sense says yes, but before long the feet say HELL no.

Find these babies on: http://www.rollasole.com/

Your Skin Is Glowing!

LOOKING GOOD (bottom right)
The Philips' looking-good' system is a facial skin care revolution. The unit virtually makes skin care creams and procedures redundant by using the technology of light. The concept involves the use of a base, a skin analyze, a bowl and a cleansing stick which actually diagnoses the state of your skin. Once the stick has analyzed the skin, it assesses the treatment required. Light techniques enable blue lights to heal breakouts, whilst the bowl itself omits red light that rejuvenates and nourishes tired skin. Dr. Brandt there's a new laser in town...!
Checkout the other many uses, (I really think the drawing on the walls thing will be my favorite).

more info

Sundays in Fort Greene Park: Free Tahitian Dance with Kaina

FREE TAHITIAN DANCE CLASSES SUNDAYS: 2-4pm @ Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn.

No experience needed...open to ALL ages. Please bring pareo/sarong and water.

La orana, Shake into shape this summer and learn the culture and dances of Tahiti. Kaina Quenga, a native of Moku o Keawe, Hawaii offers FREE Tahitian Ori Classes in Fort Green park. In this fun and energetic dance class learn the names of different traditional Tahitian drums, practice technique/stamina drills with Ori basics and experience the beautiful island culture.

TRAIN: Take the Q/R/B train to Dekalb Ave...(Washington Park between Myrtle and Dekalb avenues)... park is on the left after the hospital. Meet in middle of the park by the Monument (Dekalb side). Look for the yellow pareo (sarong). Schedule is subject to change; Please call/email in advance to confirm attendance Contact: Kaina Quenga - 646 522 7707 / leidancer@gmail.com Mauruuruu roa! Tell her Ladies Lotto sent you!

BPMP3 Battle II with J*Davey

PLEASE COME SUPPORT LLLA's LOVEMADE IN THE BPMp3 BATTLE
(LA’S HEAD TO HEAD MP3 BATTLE)

WE’RE GETTING READY TO BATTLE THE BOYS
& WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT TO HELP US WIN!!!

COMPETING TEAMS:
LOVEMADE
STONES THROW
THE COBRASNAKE
DECKSTAR
DIM MAK
EATSKEET
FROM ELSEWHERE
BARRACUDA

SPONSORED BY:
BPM MAGAZINE
BELVEDERE
AMP ENERGY

HOSTED BY:
J*DAVEY

WEDNESDAY JULY 15TH
8P-12A
21+

AK1511
1511 ABBOT KINNEY, VENICE CA

RSVP: BPMMAGAZINE.NET/BPMp3

Agnès Varda's 1981 Documentary "Mur murs"

Agnès Varda is one of the world's foremost filmmakers. In 1981 she released "Murs, murs" (walls, walls in French), a documentary about Los Angeles murals.

A note on IMDB explains:

"The French director Agnès Varda spent a couple of different years in Los Angeles, and this particular year produced her documentary "Murs, murs" and her fiction film "Documenteur". The title means "Walls, walls", but also puns with the word "murmurs." Varda located dozens of murals around LA and filmed them. Many of these are gone today, so this is a true documentary, documenting a wonderful aspect of southern Californian visual culture. She interviews the artists, a truly multicultural and multicolored group--and shows the paintings in their urban contexts. One memorable scene shows a mural at Venice Beach with young people dancing in front of it (probably near where their sons and daughters are roller skating or skateboarding now). An enjoyable movie by a European with deep aesthetic appreciation for marvelous, imaginative, colorful imagery that was considered throwaway pop culture at the time. "

(via Wooster Collective)

Syncopated Sol Power

Once again, CitySol; a music and art festival dedicated to sustainability returns to NYC. Each day Habitat for Artists and Simon Draper -- and artists of his choosing -- will create installations and exhibits to be displayed throughout the event. An array of musical and performance artists will also be on hand to support greener energy initiatives. From hip-hop to punk and electronica; there will be something for every aural fixation.

TONIGHT, Friday, 7.10.09
6pm
Opening Night Party
featuring DJs from Homebase Collective,

Saturday, 7.11.09
1pm
Live Music Day co-curated by Digiwaxx
featuring Dead Prez, So So Glos, Fiasco and others

Sunday, 7.12.09
11am
Kids of All Ages Day
featuring Rachel Trachtenberg's Homemade World

** Discounts on beer if you bring your own cup, re-use a cup you buy or write a letter for the I Heart PV campaign.

Good eats sourced from local farms will be sold by Rabbit Mafia (LLNY's Sarah Pace) and Suzanne Barr's Sweet Potato Bakery. Offerings include a refreshing Edamame Summer Salad; Veggie Chili and a deliciously spicy and sweet, Cayenne Maple Popcorn.

If you miss Rabbit Mafia at CitySol; catch up with them at the second installation of The New Deal supper club on July 15th at BRIDGET Tasting Room in South Williamsburg.

Click below for more information:
http://rabbitmafia.com
http://citysol.org/
http://solar1.org/

Vote Ladies Lotto for The 2009 Style Council in SF's 7x7

LLSF founding member, Sunny Merry is a stylish beauty. Guess SF mag 7x7 caught wind of this too. She's up for Most Stylish San Franciscan so support a LLADY and VOTE!! In Sunny's own words, she's #76, the one in the "freaky Stevie Nicks gown" (below).

Please go here and VOTE: http://www.7x7.com/surveys/2009-style-council-whos-most-stylish-san-franciscan