Austin Sneaker Show

Yes! Finally! A sneaker show is coming to Austin on Saturday, August 7th, 2010. You can probably bet that there will be a bunch of Nike Dunks and possibly Supras. Yeah, I know a lot of people (especially skaters) think they've been played out or taken over by the "mainstream", but as long as people still wear fake, over sized glasses, there will be a market for Dunks and Supras. But those won't be all the shoes they'll have. I'm also willing to bet that there will be a ton of Jordans. All you Jordan collectors, start saving up because you just might find those out of production, quickstrike, retro Jordans you've had wet dreams over at this sneaker show.

When: August 7th, 2010

Where: 117 W 4th St., Austin, TX

Shout out to Tekgnar Skate Shop for letting me know about this through my inbox.

Tasseled Loafers?

Yes. It's summer and low tops with no-show socks, or no socks at all, is the current standard. But what kind of shoes can I wear with no socks you ask? Aside from TOM'S, there are always loafers. Not just any loafers, the tasseled kind. Yeah, the same ones you've seen on hundreds of older gentlemen and prep school kids.

For some of you, this is completely unacceptable. I understand. It's a pretty hard look to pull off. It's too nerdy. But can it be done? Of course. Will your friends make fun of you for it? Probably. Are they comfortable on your feet? Hell yes! That's why I bought a pair of my own. $15 on clearance too? Come on! You would have too.

Docker's Men's Tassel Sinclair ($65.00)

via Sears.

Hamilton 1883 Fall 2010 Collection

Houston's own Hamilton 1883 recently released some photos of their fall 2010 collection. Although the shirts looked good, only a few of them caught my eye. I probably wouldn't buy any of their stuff though, seeing as most of their shirts cost well over $100. I might change my mind once I get rich (or die trying).

via Hamilton 1883.

Price: $185 (Currently sold out)

On a side note, and for those of you wondering why the price is so high, I'm guessing the price reflects the quality and the fact that they shirts are limited production AND made in the U.S.A. 

Summer is here!

Ah summer. The best time of the year for almost every student in America. Cookouts, barbecues, parties, trips to the beach or lake, camping, etc. the list goes on. Some people I know refuse to wear shorts even on the hottest days. Maybe its their legs or they're afraid something's going to crawl up and bite them in the behind. Whatever their fear, I think most of them just can't find the right ones. Luckily, there are Dickies. Yes, I said Dickies, the work wear brand beloved by construction and blue collar workers everywhere. Yes, those same Dickies that stereotype 90's gangbangers wore.

They make shorts too you know. I currently own 3 pairs and they've lasted for YEARS. Not only that, they're pretty cheap (although the price went up since they've become popular). So, go ahead and stop being the sweaty guy in the corner and get some damn shorts. It's 100 degrees outside!

via Dickies.com Online Store.

On sale for only $19.99

World Music Moment: Hamza El Din

Once in a while, during my random internet wandering, I come across some stuff that I think more people should be exposed to. Hamza El Din is one of those. According to Wikipedia, Hamza El Din, "was a Nubian composer, oud player, tar player, and vocalist." He was born in 1929 in Southern Egypt (Nubia) and died in 2006. R.I.P.

Hamza El Din 

Diggy Simmons, the Rapper, the Shoe Designer

If you did not already know, Diggy Simmons, Russell Simmon's son, is on the verge of releasing his own line of shoes (or clothing brand, I am not too sure). So far, there have not been a lot of pictures released of anything relating to the brand, Chivalrous Culture aka Chivculture, except for a small fragment of shoe that Diggy himself posted on his blog, Life of the Jet Setter. From what I can see, it will be some type of burgundy colored sneaker that might look like a pair of AirYeezys or YSLs.

Olympus Shows That Retro Can Still Sell

Most people like to take photographs, but not everyone wants, or really needs, a full fledged digital SLR. Most digital SLRs are too big and heavy for most people to carry around comfortably. They also require a more experienced hand to actually take advantage of all the features and options that a digital SLR offers. However, for those wishing to have some of the advantages of a digital SLR with the size and portability of a standard point-and-shoot, then Olympus' E-PL1 might be the right fit for you.

The E-PL1 gives the user the ability to change lenses and utilize external attachments all while keeping the camera's body within standard point-and-shoot size ranges. It also features a dedicated movie capture button that many digital SLRs lack. The design of the E-PL1 also evokes the retro, boxy styling from much earlier models of Olympus cameras and is available in 3 different colors, gray, black, and powder blue.

REVAMP!

Yes, I have decided that this blog needs to undergo another revamp. Why? Because I need to actually focus the content to the University of Texas and to the state of Texas in general. So keep an eye out!

The Light Up Shirt?

If you have ever been to a rave or to a gathering of tech-nerds, chances are you've seen the Light Up Shirt. I actually came across somebody wearing one at a club party I recently attended. Lo and behold as I was doing my dance I happened to turn my head slightly to the left and BAM! The Light Up Shirt was in front of me. At first I was like, "Who the hell would wear that to a club?" but then I realized, this is the perfect place for that shirt! It's dark and there's music for the shirt to light up to.

Essentially that is what the t-shirt does. It works the same way those lights on your stereo do. It has little bars on it that move up and down with the sound that it picks up. I was thinking about getting myself one until I realized that buying batteries for my shirt is just not for me. Maybe one day though.