The Karmaloop Konnection

I would like to let everyone know that I have been "officially" accepted as a Karmaloop.com rep. What this means is that I can now ask people to buy stuff from this website using my "rep code" and in return, I will be given either a) points to get free gear or b) cash. Sadly, a ton of people would have to use my "rep code" before I could get anything from the site (if I ever decide to use it myself).

I used to despise Karmaloop.com because it made several "underground" streetwear brands available to everyone. The streetwear scene was something that I kept up with constantly and I liked the fact that you had to hunt for certain items you wanted. I felt that Karmaloop was ruining the "exclusivity" factor of streetwear. After all, many of the other streetwear heads I know got into the scene to be different from everyone else and if everyone else can buy the same thing, then it loses that appeal.

I guess you could compare it to how hipsters love indie rock bands, but as soon as they get into the mainstream, they stop listening to them since they technically aren't "indie" anymore (I love using quotes). But, I realize that this is a selfish idea and if you like something, you shouldn't stop liking it because it becomes "mainstream". Anyway, there are still a bunch of other "underground" brands Karmaloop doesn't have LOL.

Go cop gear with my link or with my repcode: JO29876

Tom's Shoes

If you've ever had the privilege of walking through a busy college campus during passing periods, then you've probably seen a few of these shoes on someone's vegetarian, liberal, tree hugging feet. All stereotypes aside, these shoes are mad comfortable and pretty cheap (most models go for about $45 to $60). Some of you might be wondering who in their right minds would wear shoes made from canvas, khaki, cotton, etc. Well, people willing to support a good cause since for every pair of Tom's shoes that you buy, another pair will be given free of charge to a child/person in need. These look real good with fitted khakis and jeans. Go cop a pair online here.

P.S.

I was just informed that these are also available at Whole Foods "next to the shower gels" if you aren't into the whole shopping online thing. And yes Alee, I have a pair.

An Announcement: The Revolution is Here!

I will no longer be making any posts on this blog relating to music. I will only post up things that relate in some way to either a) design, b) clothing, or c) anything else I think of (except music). I'm mainly doing this since I've been thinking of changing the direction of this blog. I want to try and put up some unique information instead of info from second hand sources. Besides, my homeboy Tao has the music scene on lock.

P.S.

I'm also thinking of putting up some restaurant/club/event reviews, but only of places that are close by. That way, all the info will be from a primary source aka my own personal experiences (all you educated kids know what I'm talking about). When I'm ballin' outrageous, I'll put up some sh*t on some Parisian joints, but for right now, I'll settle for some Austin, TX joints.