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This weekend, the first annual ONE MusicFest jumps off in Atlanta with some very notable talent and potentially fun events.

Internationally-acclaimed DJ Mick Boogie, known for spinning in New York City, Barcelona, Chicago, Beijing, Paris, Tokyo and Dubai will keep the crowds hype and dancing, while R&B singer Goapele soothes the over 5000 expected participants at the King Plow Arts Center campus with her soulful sounds.

Hip-hop legends De La Soul will also headline (THREE FEET HIGH AND RISING is one of the best hip-hop albums EVER) along with the man of the hour, Common, who never disappoints with his modern, b-boy blend.


The first TWO people to Tweet me (@isoulharris) the name of 944 Atlanta's June Issue cover subject will each win two tickets to tomorrow's all-day festival.

Good Luck!

(P.S. If you don't win, go here to buy tickets: http://www.xorbia.com/tickets/onemusicfest)

Need more info? onemusicfest.com


Isoul H. Harris
Managing Editor
944 Magazine Atlanta



Written by: Isoul H. Harris

Scion Presents: Ed Emberley and Friends

Curated by Caleb Neelon

Ed Emberley's legendary drawing books inspired a generation of kids to become artists. In this show, Ed Emberley displays his original 1970s mockups alongside five grown-up artists who were influenced by him.

This feel-good show is on view until August 7, 2010 and features Ed Emberley, Raul Gonzalez, Seonna Hong, Matt Leines, Christopher Kline, Saelee Oh.

When: Wednesday-Saturday from 11 am to 6 pm (and by appt) (open bar included!)

Where? Scion Installation LA
3521 Helms Avenue, Culver City | scion.com/space

Parking: Free valet Written by: Kira Coplin

From L, R:

*Hush Hush, $100 by Seychelles
seychellesfootwear.com

*Buckle Up Wedge, $228 by Jeffrey Campbell
freepeople.com

*Belle, $240 by Sigerson Morrison
shopbop.com

*Platform Combat Boot, $520 by Opening Ceremony
barneys.com

*Warrick, $150 by Steve Madden
stevemadden.com
Written by: Kira Coplin

When you think of the word "golf," the words "Sarah Daoust" immediately come to mind, no? Kind of like how "Tiger Woods" goes hand in hand with "fidelity," and "Mel Gibson" is practically synonymous with "telemarketer." I mean, can't you just picture getting a phone call during dinner from Mel, and he's all: "You better sign up for this f*cking credit card or you will be pushing up roses, you f*cking pig!!" It would be hilarious!

So, yeah. Golf isn't exactly my bag, what, with the no high-heels policy and all. But the other evening I drove the golf cart while friends played 18 holes at The Grand Del Mar. And let me tell you, not only did I not run over any of the dozens of bunnies hopping about the course, but I also genuinely enjoyed the beauty of each fairway (that's a little golf lingo for ya) and the overall concept of whacking a tiny ball repeatedly until it succumbs to a small hole in the ground. Then afterwards there's beer and wine and snacks!

All it really takes for a gal like me to get into something is the excuse for a new outfit and the promise of booze afterward, and I'm in. So I'm scheduling my first official golf lesson for next week. I did promise myself I'd try new things more often, plus I need a new hobby. (It was recently pointed out to me that watching re-runs of Gilmore Girls home alone with an entire bag of Trader Joe's Salt & Vinegar potato chips by my side on my downtime is NOT a hobby; in fact, it's pathetic.) Who knows, golf just might be my calling.

All you fellow golfers out there, consider yourselves warned. Alert your children, all homeowners within a three-mile radius of every golf course in San Diego County (just to be safe), and all woodland creatures in the general vicinity. Sarah is coming your way! Wish me luck!



Sarah Daoust
Senior Managing Editor
Sarahd@944.com Written by: Sarah Daoust

Where: LIVE! On Sunset
When: July 31st from 2pm - 6pm

LIVE! On Sunset has partnered up with TOMS Shoes for a fun "style your sole" summer event. The event will take place both outside and inside of the store. Outside, 3 local artists will custom paint TOMS shoe purchases while DJ, Jen Goodridge spins some of the best summer tunes. Inside there will be summer cocktails provided by Veev Vodka in flavors like Acai Mojito, Acai Lemonade and Grapefruit Soda.

TOMS' summer campaign is "where will your TOMS take you" so each of the tables that the artists will be working on will have a theme that represents where your TOMS can take you in LA. The three chosen themes are "beach cities" "heart of the city" and "Los Feliz/Silverlake". So you can choose which artist you want to style your sole depending on your style.

Free reserved parking will be provided across the street for guests.

8801 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood | 310.360.1660
Written by: Kira Coplin

Los Angeles is a town with its own set of rules when it comes to fashion and style. From skinny jeans and hi-tops to the infamous blazer-con-hoodie, tinseltown has a list of staples that any self-respecting Angeleno male should have in his wardrobe, most important the plain white tee. Historically known for being ill-fitting, pit-stained, and generally embarrassing after the first wear; Daniel Ballard took it upon himself to develop a line of white tees that would never leave you feeling anything less thanwell fresh.

After nearly 75 prototypes and months of field testing, Fresh White Tee has unveiled their form fitting tees which come in heat sealed and dated packages (obviously in place to ensure it's freshness- how clever!) After its first washing, the tee's will settle into their natural fit, but only after the coveted first wear experience for its potential owner. Goodbye Fruit of the Loom, hello the FUTURE!


Retail: $20
freshwhitetee.com

Reporting by: Thom Vest Written by: Kira Coplin

Take advantage of all the marked down goods currently offered by retailers. Here are a few things we've got our eye on...

-Picnic Perfect
Zurich Blanket with abstract pattern by Henrik Vibskov, orig. $690 / now, $345
Creatures of Comfort: 7971 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood | 323.655.7855 | creaturesofcomfort.us

-Summer Slingbacks
Jinny Beige and Brown Plastic Sling Back by Loeffler Randall, orig. $361 / now, $54.15
Milk: 8209 West Third St.,Los Angeles| shopatmilk.com
-Dive In
Aloha Bathing Suit by Acne, orig. $300 / now, $210
Opening Ceremony Los Angeles:451 North La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles | 310.652.1120
-Chain Gang
Spine Ring Chain Necklace by Made Her Think, orig. $356 / now, $248
TenOverSix: 7427 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles | tenover6.com
-Terry-ific On Top
Terry Mint Top by (212), orig. $169 / now, $126.75
refinery29shops.com Written by: Kira Coplin

Looking for a new scent? Check out the latest (and greatest) fragrances hitting the market this upcoming season.

Scent(s): Infusion De Tubereuse & Infusion De Vetiver, by Prada
What: Two new, limited edition fragrances join the annual Ephemeral Collection.
Notes:
Infusion De Vetiver Tarragon, Madagascan Pepper, Purple Ginger.

Infusion De Tubereuse Tuberose, Petitgrain Bigarade, Blood Orange.

Why We're A Fan: This simultaneous launch includes the first masculine eau de toilette in the series. The Infusion De Vetiver is both fresh and woody with a hint of spice while the Infusion De Tubereuse has delightful touches of floral and citrus.

Price: Infusion De Vetiver, $70-90 | Infusion De Tubereuse, $90-115
Buy It: shop.nordstrom.com

Scent: bliss eau de toilette
What: The spa's eponymous in-spa-rational fragrance formulated by a French perfumer and frequent bliss57 facial guest.
Notes: Citrus, Bergamot, Cucumber, Ylang Ylang, Violet.
Why We're A Fan: This mood booster has a modern, fresh, feel-good vibe.

Price: $54
Buy It: blissworld.com

Scent: Eau Claire des Merveilles, by Hermes
What: A new interpretation of a house favorite by exclusive in-house perfumer of Hermes Jean-Claude Ellena.
Notes: Woody, Amber, balmy notes.
Why We're A Fan: Imagined with an ice-cool shine, a new vivaciousness and an atmosphere which is made suddenly delicate, airy and sparkling.
Buy It: 434 N. Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills | hermes.com

Scent: Le Paradis de Nina, by Nina Ricci
What: A Limited Edition fragrance inspired by the aroma of French Madeleine cake.
Notes: Orange, Almond, Gardenia, Sandalwood, Patchouli.
Why We're a Fan: It smells almost good enough to eat and comes in a pretty pink glass apple-shaped bottle.

Price: $56
Buy It: macys.com

Scent(s): The Library Collection, by Amouage
What: A new collection of fragrances from Omani perfume house Amouage that includes the following: Opus I, Opus II and Opus III.
Notes:
Opus I - Bigarade, plum, cardamom, jasmine, tuberose, ylang-ylang, papyrus.

Opus II - Lavender, absinthe, pink pepper, bay leaf, jasmine, rose, cedarwood.

Opus III - Mimosa, broom, clove, nutmeg, thyme, violet, ylang-ylang.

Why We're a Fan: Inspired by the magical aura of a library, each of the three scents is truly unique and timeless.

Price: $349
Buy It: Scent Bar | 8327 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles | 323.782.8300


Scent(s): CH Garden Party & 212MEN ICE, by Carolina Herrera
What: Two new, limited edition releases for men and women.
Notes:
CH Garden Party Grapefruit, Pineapple, Lemon, Jasmine, Rose Petals.

212MEN ICE Black Pepper, Liquorice, Violet, Sandalwood, Musk, Noble Wood.

Why We're A Fan: CH Garden Party is refreshing, light and perfectly feminine while 212MEN ICE is decidedly sophisticated a must for the urban, contemporary male.

Price: CH Garden Party, $95 | 212MEN ICE, $59
Buy It: sephora.com

Scent: Eau Duelle by Dipytque
What: Dipytque's latest fragrance introduction is a eau de toilette that will launch this September.
Notes: Firnat, bourbon, cardamom, pink peppercorn, saffron, fresh cypress and elemi.
Why We're a Fan: This unisex fragrance is a spicy vanilla (without smelling too vanilla!)

Price: $48-$120
Buy It: diptyqueparis.com
Written by: Kira Coplin

If you haven't witnessed Spider-Man walking up Fifth Avenue in the Gaslamp Quarter in broad daylight, arm in arm with Blanka from "Street Fighter" on one side, and Gambit from "X-Men" on the other side, then you haven't lived. Come tomorrow, I want you to live, people. LIVE. Live, I say!

That's right, those of you hiding under a rock may not be aware that Comic-Con unleashes its four-day spectacle at the Convention Center, with celebrations and after-parties galore sprinkled about downtown, this Thursday thru Sunday. I love Comic-Con if only for two reasons: 1) the 125,000 people it brings to Downtown San Diego (and related spikes in business for our hotels, restaurants, etc.); and 2) witnessing tens of thousands of self-proclaimed geeks and nerds come together and bond like no other gathering could ever achieve.

Although all things comic, action, animated and fantasy never really defined my own geek-dom (I was more of a four-eyed, horseback-riding, Sweet Valley High book-reading inspiration for Judy Blume), I can appreciate a fellow geek's passions. And hey, if confirmed appearances by Angelina Jolie, Eva Mendes, Ryan Reynolds and a slew of other top celebs this week mean anything at all, they mean that being a geek has never been so hot.

Enjoy the festivities over the next four days, if only doing so means grabbing lunch in the Gaslamp on a sidewalk patio and doing some serious people-watching. Shoot me your favorite sightings. And anyone with proof of spotting a Spider-Man/Blanka/Gambit combo gets a special prize aside from feeling especially alive, that is! Because you will! Trust me.

Sarah Daoust

Senior Managing Editor

sarahd@944.com Written by: Sarah Daoust

Bargain Buying according to Dominick's owner, Warner Ebbink:

*Top 3 best LA Flea Markets

#1 Pasadena City College.
Why:
Free admission
Dog friendly
Good for smaller furniture items
Overall reasonably priced items
Bonus: Very close to Pie 'n' Burger for a great breakfast after shopping

#2 Pasadena Rose Bowl
Why: Good for its large amount of vendors
Good for all furniture especially large items
Good for lighting, art, pottery, ceramics, vintage clothing and vinyl records
Things tend to be overpriced
Bonus: Close to Dona Rosa for great Mexican breakfast

#3 Long Beach Veterans Stadium
Why:
Basically all the same reasons as Rose Bowl but not as big.
Things are more reasonably priced than Rose Bowl.
Bonus: If you're going to drive that far you have to go to Joe Jost in Long Beach for a beer and a hot dog wrapped in rye bread.

*Shopping / scouting tips:
-Always bring a tape measure
-Bring a list of the items you're looking for
-If you like it, buy it. It probably won't be there when you finally decide you really want it.

*Top 3 LA Salvage Yards

#1 Olde Good Things
Great but you'll have to pay top dollar (and it's worth it.)

#2 Santa Fe Wrecking
Good for bathroom fixtures, doors and hardware. Reasonably priced.

#3 Freeway Wrecking
A true salvage yard. Be prepared to get dirty. I always feel like I'm on some sort of archeological dig. Very reasonably priced.

#4 Palm Springs Vintage stores.
Those that have survived , have seemed to somewhat lower their prices.
I just picked up a whale carving there.

Read about more great shops, markets and bargain spots in our July issue on stands now! Written by: Kira Coplin

I didn't grow up in Gator country but I did grow up with Gatorade. I used to drink it for sports (field hockey, if you must know), and when I was sick in bed. But at some point, it was banished from my house. Not just for the sugar content, but for the artificial flavorings, the red dye #40 and other irritating colorants too. But then - a mere few years after I stopped buying Gatorade, a natural version appeared - seemingly in the nick of time. G Natural and G2 low calorie have come out in different assorted flavors. G Natural can be found in Blackberry Raspberry, Lemon berry, Orange Citrus. G2 can be found in Berry, Citrus Mango and Orange Pomegranate. Tastes pretty good too! Written by: Hadley Henriette

Hand sanitizer is good in a pinch, but should not, I repeat, not replace hand washing. Over use of these products destroys the delicate acid mantle that protects your hands from germs in the first place. But there is a very good use for it during these hot, sweaty summer months. Armpit-stink remover. That's right, if you get a little ripe mid day, or want a quick cleanup after work, rub some of this anti-bacterial magic under your arm and, you'll be smelling fresh as a daisy. While this trick works best on women's hairless pits, I imagine men could be helped as well. Giving this a try is especially easy and effective if you're wearing a tank top or other armless shirt. Written by: Hadley Henriette

Who: Jesse Kamm
About: Model turned designer, Jesse Kamms clothing line is inspired by flora and fauna from her travels (she spends half her time in Panama on an eco reserve). Her trademark clothes include silk dresses, hand-printed tunics, and jackets produced in limited quantities and handmade in LA.
Why: She was one of the featured designers last summer to sell her pieces at the Taylor De Cordoba gallery during an exhibition called L.A. Bloom.
Check her out: jessekamm.com

Who: Wren designer Melissa Coker
About: A line with an air of free-spirited exuberance, restrained elegance, and low-key sophistication created in 2007.
Why: Coker got her start at Helmut Lang, has worked in editorial at W, Vogue, Details. Wren has been featured in various major magazines/news outlets since 07.
Check her out: wren-clothing.com

Who: Rodarte designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy
About: Pasadena-natives and the designers behind Rodarte (their mother's maiden name), infuse their craft with a ton of soul and punch.
Why: 2009 CFDA Winners: Womenswear Designer of the Year.
Check them out: rodarte.net

Who: Vanessa Vazart & Suzy Lequex
What: Former Jewelry designer Suzy Lequex and pal Vanessa Vazart (Studio Services for David Yurman on Rodeo Drive)
Why: Started riotreport.com last June, a website that houses fashion's hottest articles and blogs, up-to-the minute all under one site.
Check them out: riotreport.com

Who: Aryn K. designer April Oh
What: The designer of Aryn K. graduated from FIDM Los Angeles and Bunka Fashion College in Tokyo, Japan.
Why: Since Aryn K. launched in the fall of 2008, the line has generated buzz, grabbed mass attention and is poised to make a huge stamp on the fashion market with its ability to transcend all ages through its versatile and ultra stylish pieces.
Check it out: arynk.com Written by: Kira Coplin

Fashion designer Lizz Wasserman, featured in the current issue of 944 (July, on stands now), talks a little more about her relationship with vintage shopping in Los Angeles...

I have always been into wearing vintage, starting with digging out my mom's suede mini's and my dad's velvet bellbottoms, says Wasserman. Most of my clothing is either vintage or pieces from my line, popomomo.

The designer started coming out to Melrose/Fairfax market from Philadelphia for inspiration when she was designing for Free People. She picked up so many vintage prints and patterns that made it to the line in some permutation, and then several pairs of boots that somehow made it into her suitcase home, (including a pair of green Justin Equestrian boots). I've been to flea markets all over the world and I would put the Melrose and Rose Bowl flea Markets in the top five: with the Esceri Market in Budapest and Clingnacourt in Paris and Portobello Road in London, Wasserman says. I found these awesome embroidered Kuchi leather boots at the Santa Monica Vintage Expo. I had been looking for a pair for so long ever since I saw the Isabelle Marant copies.

When she moved to LA from NY, the accessibility to quality vintage was a little dizzying. And, at the same time, what vintage works in NY and LA is very different, she says. A lot of things I could wear with irony or referential asides (tie dye, ethnic prints, everything extra oversized) in New York went from being very YSL/Chloe vintage look to plain hippie chick. Not a good look. I had to adjust.

The first stop Wasserman made when she moved was to the Rose Bowl. And now I go back as often as I can for color and mood inspiration. Cool things can be found but I take more pictures than I actually buy anything.

Now that the designer's doing the Curatorial line, which uses vintage and liability fabrics in contemporary shapes; she's constantly searching for vintage fabric...which, she says, Kinda has cured my vintage fix.
Check out the Curatorialcollection.com.

For her wedding earlier this year, she and her now-husband went to flea markets and yard sales to gather tons of vintage tablecloths for the past couple months that she hand dyed and sun dried in the parking lot of our studio, to use during the lunch.

For our honeymoon in Palm Springs at the Ace, I wanted to look old school Palm Springs: so I wore this awesome vintage Janzen swimsuit that was a present from my friend Julia: it has coffee bean buttons! I topped it off with a vintage turban I bought on Ebay and an old brooch of my grandmother's.

*Bonus: I share the popomomo/curatorial studio with LA Vintage Exchange, so luckily anytime I need the perfect vintage piece, it's very close by.
Check out lavintageexchange.com
Read about more great shops, markets and bargain spots in our July issue on stands now! Check out Wasserman's line at popomomo.com.
Written by: Kira Coplin

Intro by Sarah Daoust:
Muralist extraordinaire Shepard Fairey, who got his start in America's Finest City, has been busy making San Diego a prettier place. 944 writer Alyssa Zeman was able to check out the artist in action yesterday on his now-complete mural gracing a two-story building in South Park ...


By Alyssa Zeman
It's a bird, it's a plane ... it's a Burmese monk? Famed artist Shepard Fairey is making his mark in San Diego, literally. Jetting two stories into the sky on the side of a building, a mural is coming to life. Fairey, celebrated for his iconic HOPE poster in support of Barack Obama's presidency, has taken to the streets (or the side of a building) for the Museum of Contemporary Art's "Viva la Revolucion: A Dialogue with the Urban Landscape" exhibit. "Viva la Revolucion" will feature works in the Museum's galleries as well as in public sights throughout downtown San Diego. The exhibit highlights 20 artists worldwide, all linked together by how their work addresses urban issues.

The location of Fairey's mural was undecided until Tuesday afternoon. But the decision was instantly made upon arriving at 2986 Ivy Street in South Park.

"My wife and I are so excited," says Jim Brown, architect and owner of the building that the mural will leave a lasting impression on. With a smile sweeping across his face, he stares at the work in progress with as much satisfaction as a new father. Drawing inspiration from a centuries old photo, gold lattice designs are layered meticulously over a deep red color crawling up the side of the building. The crowning glory is a monk's body and parasol that reaches just to the top of the structure. The hues pop out onto the trendy South Park neighborhood as crowds of fans, bystanders and passersby come and go.

Each piece of the mural's stencil has been scrupulously cut out with an exacto knife on the floor of Fairey's makeshift office at J Walcher Communications. This hospitable PR agency is ecstatic their building was chosen for such an honor. Although it may not seem peaceful today as adhesives and multiple bottles of spray paint are being passed around, J Walcher's president, Jean Walcher, shares her excitement about the peaceful image chosen for the mural. Whereas Fairey's previous works have been more bold, this is just the calm before the storm. Namaste. Written by: Alyssa Zeman