Pinstriping A Skate Deck By Lost Garage



415 Chicago and Lost Garage have put together this video of a pinstripe artist doin' his thing painting up a skate deck.  This appear to be simple lines however, seasoned pinstripers take years to perfect their craft Enjoy.

Random Pic of the Day: Sparkly

The Emerald Collection By Element


Skate apparel brand Element continues their jaunt into the footwear realm with their brand new Emerald Collection.  The Emerald Collection features three styles, the high Hampton Boot Elite, the lower Hampton Elite, and the Marlow Elite.  All these kicks are made from ultra durable leather and feature some fancy beads that garnish the laces.  Element's Emerald Collection also features apparel so check the entire line out at your local skate shop.

Graffiti Art Coloring Book


If those who can't do teach then those that can't paint must color.  If you just happen to be one of these fine people lacking the natural aptitude for conjuring beautiful works of art but long for the satisfaction of creating artistic monuments similar to Shepard Fairey's then the Graffiti Art Coloring book is right up your alley.  The Graffiti Art Coloring Book contains 30 pages of outlined graffiti from your favorite artists and taggers.  So grab your Crayolas and get to work because the empty pages are yours to fill.

Random Pic of the Day: Not All Things Are What They Seem

...Something about not judging a book by its cover.

Photography By David Sykes

Snapping photographs of strange and unusual objects is what David Sykes does best.  Taking the uncommon and processing it through the lens of camera and generating a uniquely endearing finished product takes patience, skill, and among other things an artistic eye.  The work of Sykes does something to the viewer that all photographers strive to achieve... his work makes you want to keep looking.  In our ADD, caffeine soaked lives retaining someones focus is becoming more of an arduous task everyday.  Tip of the hat to you Mr. Sykes.

Random Pic of the Day: Big Gun

.After-market truck parts are getting fuckin' rad.

Random Pic of the Day: Where Are We?

.not in Kansas anymore.

The TSOVET FW 111010 Watch


The Swiss made TSOVET FW 111010 watch boasts simplistic elegance, and screams style.  Made from aero-grade stainless steel and Italian leather the classy round face will let everyone know you're a master of style and will surely impress your lady friends making them yearn to know what else you may be a master of... 

Glasses and Key Holders By Art Akimbo


When you're running late for your first date with that fine ass brunette from apartment 2D (You know the one I'm talkin' about... Yeah, that's right the one with the bolt ons) the last thing you want to worry about is where your keys and glasses are because honestly they could be anywhere in that rat's nest you call a dwelling.  Why not make it easy on yourself and keep them all in one ironically humorous place.  Oh, let's say a stand with a nose and a mustache that holds your keys and glasses so you don't need to stress every time you want to leave the house.  Luckily for you Art Akimbo has obliged and designed just such a stand so your most important belongs don't wander too far.

The Coach Bleecker Legacy Leather Stripe Slim Billfold


I don't normally care for Coach products, unless a 5' 11" tall blonde with a badonkadonk butt is carrying one of their bags... However, These Bleecker Legacy Leather Stripe Slim Billfolds are fresh and pleasantly surprising from Coach.  There isn't too much to them just a simple leather bi-fold wallet but the color ways might come close to justifying the $118 price tag.

Random Pic of the Day: Anyone For A Back Scratch???

Random Pic of the Day: I See You Getting Dizzy

The Ron Ron House In Costa Rica

Costa Rica is already an exquisite place with limitless natural aesthetics.  When architect Victor Canas designed and built the Ron Ron house he had the challenge of balance the natural beauty of the Costa Rican landscape with the modern angles of the Ron Ron house.  I feel he accomplished this task and then some but you can be the judge.  The home boasts unrivaled panoramic views of the coast, 4,500 sft. of living space, and floor to ceiling windows everywhere you look.  I'm not sure what you have to do to call an abode like this yours but I'll do it... just don't film my face.

Random Pic of the Day: Missing Unicorn

.really high.

Purple Label Skull Cufflinks By Ralph Lauren (7 Pics)


It's wedding season and getting dressed up is always a good time (especially when free booze is involved).  Sometimes it just feels good to throw on the Italian suit, strap on the Rolex, and slip on your favorite pair of John Varvatos kicks and go work your magic on the dance floor in front of the fine ass bridesmaids.  But what if something was missing from your finely tuned ensemble... say a pair of $10,000 Purple Label Skull Cufflinks from Ralph Lauren perhaps.  Made from white gold with diamond eyes these are one pair of cufflinks that will most assuredly make an impression. On a cool side note, the diamond eyes only appear when the cufflinks are closed... fancy!

Skate Toy Soldiers By Steve Nishimoto (6 Pics)

These aren't your typical toy soldiers that you used to encircle with M80's and subsequently blow the fuck up.  Steve Nishimoto is putting his own skate inspired spin on one of the best known toy action figures ever produced with these Skate Toy Soldiers.  We're not sure if these make skate not war inspired toys are available for sale however, Steve is a creative guy and I'm sure you'll be able to get your grubby mitts on them eventually.

Random Pic of the Day: Solitude


.A sea to yourself.

The Summit Papoose Backpack By Visvim


Not your normal pack, this stylish and functional Summit Papoose bag by Visvim incorporates a retro silhouette with all the essential creature comforts of a new bag.  The Summit Papoose bag doesn't exactly scream memory foam and a laptop pocket but it has them and more.  Perfect for the hipster on the go, just add coffee stains and a cig burn or two, these bags from Japanese brand Visvim are a hot commodity.

Mister Cartoon Tokyo Tattoo Tour Part 2



Mister Cartoon continues his adventures in Japan.  Feel free to catch up on Part One so you don't miss a beat.

Supra Cuban Kicks


Supra is adding a few new colorways to their Cuban kicks.  They look pretty fresh and have some ever important color pop on the insole and outsole.  You have to do something like that these days because skate shoes are getting increasing more bland by the minute.  Solid new kick's designs are more hard to come by than a politician that actually does their job.  (Yep, I just worked some political frustrations into a skate shoe post... aren't you proud) 

Random Pic of the Day: B.I.G. and Friend

Music Monday: Battles "Ice Cream" (11 Pics)



Battles, a New York band that formed in 2002 is keeping music freaky-naughty with their song Ice Cream off of their new album Gloss Drop.  I can't decide if this jam makes me hungry, horny, or both so I'm going to go grab a bacon wrapped Twinkie and J-Off... enjoy.

Random Pic of the Day: Marlon Brando & Elizabeth Taylor


I bet this night ended well...

The Surf Bike By Deus Customs


The next time you're in Bali swing by the Deus Customs new showroom and check out their fresh surf bike.  Traveling around Bali or California can be a sketchy undertaking especially when trying to make it to the beach.  Congested roadways and over privileged trust-funders riding in blind spot ridden over-sized SUV's are plentiful... in CA anyway.  So the masterminds at Deus Customs have come up with a convenient means to get you and your board to the beach in a timely manner that saves gas and allots you the excitement of bobbing and weaving through traffic on your way to that perfect surf sesh at uncrowded Lowers.

Random Pic of the Day: When Pigeons Attack

5715 Monday Dopeness (45 Pics)

Random Pic of the Day: Crowded

The Tentacle Candlestick Holder


I finally have an Internet connection again and the first thing my peepers came across is this fresh 10 inch tentacle candlestick holder.  It may not be ideal for every dinner table or mantle, especially with the $75 price tag.  However, if owning something unique is your steeze then this tentacle candlestick holder will most assuredly set you apart from the masses.