August 21, 2010

20 For 20. The Things We Love.

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1. Stay cool and out of the sun with these funky, glamorous floppy hats by American Apparel.

1.Helm

2. Boots for the brave and restless need serious stitching and sturdy leather – get kickin’ with these handmade boots from Helm.

2.Tuch

3. The custom-made trend continues with these leather cases by Tuch; the artisan way to cover and carry your laptop and wallet.

3.Keds

4. Keds remakes their classic sneaker just in time for fall. Pair these new shoes with a suit or jeans and you’ll be so suave the leaves will fall at your feet.

4.BlueScholars

5. As we move to Seattle, the Lockerz crew checks out the scene and gets all civically proud about local hip hop group, Blue Scholars.

5.CufLunks

6. James Bond ain’t got nothin’ on you when you get stealth style with this cuff link usb storage, a very sleek gadget from Ravi Ratan.

6.Evergreenwallet

7. You can be eco-friendly while still holding your bills in style with these bi-fold wood grain wallets by Evergreen.

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8. The 80s have made a strong comeback, so it’s no surprise that the quintessential 80s coolguy sunglasses have too. Find them at various sites including Oakley and Smith Sports.

8.LaptropWooden

9. Clean craftsmanship make these wood laptop cases by Rainer Spehl look smart and sleek.

9.JJ

10. Dreamy-rap, heavenly covers of Lil’ Wayne, and an opening spot on the XX tour make JJ the best thing from Sweden since meatballs.

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11. Alexa Chung’s effortlessly cool look, coming this fall to Madewell.

11.LittleFockers

12. The return of the Fockers…finally.

12.SalmonVodka

13. Hmmmm… liquid smoked salmon from Alaskan Distillery. The perfect drink if you’re dating a fisherman.

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14. Green nail polish is both fresh and unexpected. We love Jade by Chanel.

15.PlanB

15. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for this group – Plan B, from the UK.

16.JimiHendrix

16. Another Seattle shout out: good luck finding this drink…it was pulled off the shelf by Electric Hendrix Spirits in 2007.

17.ConverseSummer

17. Kid Cudi teams up with Rostam, Best Coast, and Converse for this “All Summer” video.

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18. It’s all about the practical details. Tie things together with this perfect fall accessory found on topshop.com.

19.Wallbase

19. This website has a large plethora of wallpapers in very hi resolution…for free. Just make sure you have the SFW button on.

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20. We laugh every time at the name as well, but don’t overlook these ultra flattering and very comfy pants just because they have a goofy title.

April 16, 2010

20 for 20

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Here’s our list of the things we love right now, this very moment, this April month — selected from the worlds of fashion, art, film and general mayhem. Luckily for us, our awesome members Michelle and Kate won our giveaway contest and tipped us off to two more things for us to love.

1. We’re not sure exactly what’s going on in this trailer, but that makes us love it all the more.

2. Everything you want to know about cliffhangers and cloud spotting at the Mountain Culture conference.

3. Enjoy some contemporary satire with these cats.

4. Member Michelle turned us on to Makes Me Think.com aka MMT, the positive version of FML. As she writes, this site is “for all those thought-provoking stories that might make ya cry, might make ya smile, or both. ”

5. Member Katie let us in on Ellie Goulding, who’s big in the UK, but news to us Yanks. Check out the 23 year old’s refreshing mix of folk and electronic pop on her debut album “Lights.”

6. Fashion forecasting with that certain Danish flair.

7. Southern hospitality reigns in this dreamlike Alabama compound.

8. Subvert labelmania with this black spot.

9. Play the old-school classic Pong game with your favorite site, not that you’re needing to procrastinate or anything.

10. Sleighbells ring and we’re listening to this Brooklyn duo’s schizo mix of pretty melodies, hip-hop chants, and distortion blasts.

11. Two Door Cinema Club are the current darlings of the blogosphere right now, and in this case we can see what all the fuss is about.

12. Jason Choi tries on the Canadian Embassy. Need we say more?

13. Ludicrous manga at the anime rave.

14. Fashion blogger Vanessa of The Haute Pursuit takes this season’s swallow motif and goes all DIY Prada on her tights.

15. More graphic genius from the Big Cartel.

16. We’re not the only ones smashing #%# up.

17. Icons get meta with these Jim Blanchard Sticker Paintings.

18. Collina Bags take the rustic and repurposed movement to a new level.

19. Forget The Big Bang Theory. We’re trying to comprehend The Fun Theory.

20. Everything is New with Jack Penate .

April 13, 2010

Odyss T-Shirt Giveaway

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We want your help with our April edition of Twenty for Twenty, our monthly list of twenty things for twentysomethings. Send us a tweet and you could soon be sporting this limited edition tee: ruffer than the rest, the best of the best!

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1. Be a Twitter member.

2. Follow Lockerz on Twitter.

3. Send a tweet to @lockerz with the one item you choose for April’s Twenty for Twenty.

4. We will announce the winner of the Odyss tee giveaway on Friday, April 16th.

We’re looking for something eclectic, original, eye-catching, and unforgettable from the worlds of fashion, film, art, decor, music, and mayhem. We want to hear about that diamond in the rough, that thing that only you and a few of your friends know about, so no Lady Gaga and Slayer (though we love them too!). Send us a great idea for the list and Odyss on a T could be yours!

March 15, 2010

20 for 20

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1. Get ready for Spring with the new jams from Cults.

2. The Gorillaz are back with another amazing video. Who doesn’t love Bruce Willis?

3.Drake’s new single is here and OVER.

4. Warby offers classic, high quality eyewear at a revolutionary price point.

5. Get your Tenenbaum on with this 60s style footwear from SeaVees.

6. Zoe Kazan, the anti-Lohan. Ivy League graduate, playwright, rising star of stage and screen. And she’s dating Eli Sunday.

7. The satchel is this season’s oversized bag and we like these elegant ones from A.P.C.

8. All we can say is: Die Antwoord.

9. Now your dog can channel its inner Pancho Villa, Salvador Dali, or Mark Twain with Humunga Stache.

10. Already a bestseller in Euope, this illustrated biography of “The Man in Black”, Johnny Cash, hits US shores.

11. Psychedelic mayhem and beauty in the video for Ambling Alp by Yeasayer.

12. CoCo hits the road with “The Legally Prohibited From Being Funny On Television Tour”. Conan, we salute you!

13. The return of polka dots in the lovely spring collection from Built by Wendy.

14. Smart how-to’s make great homes.

15. This 22-year old musician and graphic designer is currently based in London but previously lived in both Japan and New York (hence the name).

16. The world’s first practical jetpack.

17. Artist inspiration.

18. Incredible wall decals with stunnings design and the option to DIY.

19. OK Go is back with another hands on, hands down brilliant video.

20. Guess who is back? Everyone’s favorite cat!

February 20, 2010

20 for 20

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1) Classic Americana from Pharrell and Nigo.

2) Curated curios, jewels and rare treasures from the Brooklyn shop Erie Basin.

3) Words of wisdom get bold on a nice white tee.

4) New new-wave from Brit band The XX. On endless repeat in the Pit.

5) Louis Vuitton turns the garbage bag into an expensive purse. Trashy or brilliant? You decide.

6) Four Tet’s latest release: “There is Love in You.”

7) The BookBook case protects your Mac and gives you that Oxford style. Clever!

8) A new masterpiece from video darlings Focus Creeps (directing duo Aaron Brown & Ben Chappell).

9) Young designer Rachel Comey is on the rise, and keeps getting better, with her tough preppy bags and shoes.

10) Get into bed with Edward and Jacob – man size pillows for the true Twilight fan.

11) A 50’s style TV with modern quality. Bunny ears included for that vintage mood.

12) Float high in this short film full of love (and Prada) in Shanghai.

13) Ray-Ban wayfarer sunglasses with a twist.

14) Urban Decay makeup inspired by Alice in Wonderland.

15) Fight or flight with these Nike Sport All Courts.

16) Interact and make a score with Noteput.

17) Shelter your dome with a vintage nod from ONLY NY.

18) Two young sisters, Jamie and Ali McMurtrie run (and try to save) the Bresma orphanage in Haiti.

19) Torah Bright, shredder, Mormon, Olympics halfpipe champion.

20) Look once and look some more at the photographs of Gisel Florez.

January 16, 2010

20 for 20

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Introducing a new feature on the Lockerz blog — a monthly list of 20 things we’re loving right now, from the worlds of fashion, film, art, decor, music, and mayhem.