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Saturday Billboard Wake-Up Call

July 2nd, 2007 · No Comments

How many people does it take to install a billboard early on a Saturday morning? At least four trucks and a gaggle of men. The result: a much-needed ad for a 2007 GL450 Mercedes SUV on 3rd. Thanks for the f*cking alarm, Mercedes. Just what this city and country needs - another SUV to wreak […]

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Tags: DESIGN · CULTURE · CRAP

Rodan vs. Griffith Half-Off Summer Sale

July 2nd, 2007 · No Comments

BTW, this is one of the best summer dresses ever (usually $190), avail at new boutique Rodan vs. Griffith on 3rd and now on sale. In fact, everything is 50%-70% off, men’s and women’s, except jeans and books. At the very least, buy this dress for yourself or for the hot thing in your […]

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Tags: SALE · FASHION

Anna Corinna Tote-Slash-Handbag

July 2nd, 2007 · 1 Comment

Very simply, I love this tote-slash-handbag by Anna Corinna, available at Calypso, with free shipping right now. The 1/2 Canvas City Tote in snow is $375 (top); the Glaze City Tote in true black is $470 (bottom left); and the Metal City Tote in brown is $485 (bottom right). Leave it tall for a maximized […]

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Tags: BAGS

Event: Ratatouille Fest at Sur La Table

July 2nd, 2007 · No Comments

I haven’t seen Ratatouille yet, but have heard good things thus far. Regardless, it’s an adorable rat-gourmet extravaganza at Sur La Table. First, check these items, clockwise from top left: an apron and pot holder ($19. 95); cookbook ($12.95); dining set ($19.95); spatula ($7.95); flatware ($9.95, below left); and bake set ($29.95, below right). Second […]

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Tags: EVENT · EAT

Event: BBQ + $5 Off at American Apparel Echo Park

July 2nd, 2007 · No Comments

Would you expect anything other than a barely dressed young thing for American Apparel, even on a coupon? Print this out and get five bucks off July 4th-8th ($20 minimum starting July 5th) at the Echo Park American Apparel (2111 Sunset Boulevard), plus free BBQ outside the store on the 4th.

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Tags: SALE · FASHION · EVENT · EAT