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Nike SB Blue Lobsters

http://n-sb.org/1783/shellfish-from-smurfville/style/  Trying to promote a dedicated blog member..hit the link and then press the swag button to vote these best of the week...Blue Lobsters are always dripping Swagu; they are one of my favorite kicks of all time.

Entourage, The Gang Back Together?

Entourage Cast

The first episode of season eight of the wildly popular series Entourage aired last night on HBO. This will be the final season of the show based loosely on the life and career of Mark Wahlberg although a movie is likely to ensue. Season Seven ended showing Vince fighting Eminem and ending up in the hospital with face bruises and cocaine possession charges, but now it seems after three months of rehab he has put the bad habits of Season Seven behind him. It looks like Vince's entourage is back living together since Johnny Drama foreclosed on his condo and Eric and his fiance broke up, but everyone is still busy with their own problems.  Do not expect to see the carefree lifestyles of the first few seasons. Things appear to be looking up for the Chase brothers though, with Johnny starring in his own  network show and Vince's career being revitalized for the second time, but don't be surprised to see some plot twists from the writers. Grenier did tell "People Magazine", "We all end up in a very good place, but were completely transformed", when speaking of the season finale. Could this be the best season yet? Tune in to see the epic final season Sunday nights at 10:30 on HBO.

Thanks to http://www.2dopeboyz.com/ for providing an episode link.         

Remaining 2011 Releases I'm Looking Most Forward To

The Vans California Era Wingtip "wool" is one of the cleanest sneakers I have ever seen. Vans has already released a few Era Wingtips in full leather or suede, but there is currently nothing quite like these on the market. They will be releasing three colorways this fall - Tan, Pack Black and grey. My only concern with these is the wool will get dirty easily, but if sprayed with some ultra protector they should probably be alright. Keep an eye out for this nice sneaker/dress shoe hybrid in the upcoming months. There is no official release day yet.

 The Nike Air Yeezy 2 is for sure one of the most highly anticipated sneaker releases for the fall season. A lot of hype and rumors surround this shoe but not many definite answers as to when and where they will release or how much they will retail for. There are supposedly going to be five colorways of the Yeezy 2, Three that will be releasing in the US, but there is no conformation on the exact colorways yet. In a documentary about Kanye and Jay's upcoming album there was a screen shot of a Pink/Black colorway, but any colorway is still all speculation. Regardless of that fact I am determined to get my hands on a pair of Kanye's second signature Nike model. I missed out on the original Yeezys and I don't have the kind of money to drop on LV Dons or Jaspers, so this is my best option to rock some kicks designed by Ye himself. If these release at Burn Rubber I'm planning a twenty-four hour camping trip in Royal Oak. Stay tuned for more news on a release date, hopefully the first colorway will release sometime this fall.

   The Air Jordan V Retro "Metallic" is a great colorway of one of my favorite shoes from the original Jordan series. The Jordan V could possibly be my second favorite shoe ever created by the great Tinker Hatfield (After the IV), and these are one of the better colorways to date. They were retro-ed back in 2007, so it does seem a little soon for JB to bring it back again, but I'm not complaining. Expect to see these at retailers in August, but do not count on them to be on the shelves for long.  

Photo Blog: Senior Pictures First Take

I was doing some photo editing this afternoon and thought I would post some pictures. These are a few of my favorite shots from a photo shoot I did in Cleveland at the beginning of July. The shoot was for my cousins senior pictures, but I doubt these will make the final cut, just a few I liked.

Janoski's Now Available at Nikestore

The Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski can now be purchased at Nike's online store. A few weeks ago we saw Janoski's  appear on the Nikestore, but were promptly removed as if they had only been posted as a workers error. It now looks like they might be on the site to stay, at least the Navy/white mid colorway is. Earlier today all black mids and canvas black lows were for sale, but now have either been pulled or have sold out. The first time I saw SB's available at a retailer other than a skate shop was this past winter at the Nikestore in Santa Monica, but it looks like Nike is now trying to broaden their market even more by encompassing  their online sector. As a SB enthusiast I don't necessarily like this move by Nike. Because I live in the city of Grand Rapids which is home to Premier, one of the top SB accounts in the nation, it has never been difficult for me to get my hands on the best Nike Skate shoes as soon as they release. For those who do not live in a city with a SB retailer this might be a great option for purchasing skate shoes and apparel though. My only concerns are that the SB line will become too mainstream and the sales at local skate shops might be hurt by the availability at the online giant. As long as Nike continues to keep quickstrike releases to a limited number of SB accounts I won't be all that mad though. Any input on the situation?..leave a comment

Camo: Not for Urban Dwelling Civilians

Kanye west-with respectable Camo

Lupe Fiasco - with a style failure here

Despite what GQ or any other fashion blog or magazine might tell you, wearing camouflage print is not and never will be stylish. Please leave the camo wearing to the brave men and women who protect this country or those who choose to partake in bow-hunting. Recently we have seen big names in hip-hop adorning this ridiculous attire, which goes to show even the most hip of individuals can make a fashion mistake once in awhile (or for Drake just about everyday). Lupe, stop the foolishness and try not to "Dumb Down" the style sense of America's youth, it's just abysmal. One of the worst designer pieces I have seen is a camo tie made by David Hart & Co that comes with a $125 pricetag; I find it hard to believe any of these ties will sell at all, you would have to have more money than brains to even think about wrapping that around your neck. You would also have to be an idiot to think that wearing it to an interview for a job in corporate America would help your chances of getting hired.  I will have to admit top designers such as Louis Vuitton, Prada and Michael Bastian have made clothing items and accessories with camo print that look halfway respectable, but personally I will never be willing to drop $950 on a LV bag just to look halfway respectable. Kanye West does somehow make the camo look work in the above picture, but my guess is he dropped four digits on that bag and lets remember he is Kanye Mother F***ing West. So remember, baggy cargo pants might be a fashion disaster, but baggy cargo pants with green and brown splotches all over them is..... Unforgivable.    

My Three Favorite Kicks to Rock this Summer

The Nike Zoom Stefan Janoski is a a hybrid skate sneaker and boat shoe that can easily be dressed up or down. Wear them to the beach or for a night out on the city. They come in a multitude of colors if you want to go with something flashy or subtle and materials including leather, suede and canvas. Nike has been releasing boatloads of colorways and now has a Janoski mid option that looks great with shorts. Available at your local SB retailer.                                                                                                                               

The Pro-Keds 69er is a classic kick that has been updated for comfort and style. It is now available with or without the rubber toe depending on which material the shoes are made from. Leather 69er's usually come with the rubber toe while the canvas and wool versions do not. Buy these now at pickyourshoes.   

Van's Era is similar to the Authentic, but is a little more beefed up with padding, so you can wear them comfortably without socks and not hurt your achilles. This is a great, durable sneaker thats fit for skating or just  wearing to look fly. Plenty of different colors available at Vans.com.

With summer comes warm weather, but you can stay cool with these three lightweight low-top sneakers. By having a pair of Janoski's, 69er's or Era's in your closet you will be ready for just about any summer situation. All three have relatively small price tags, so feel free to beat them up, wear them to the beach without socks and not worry about the foul smell or getting them scuffed.