Center City Swills, Slurps and Staggers June 27, 2008

Center City Sips Wrap Up

So what else was I doing in my time away from you? For a period of time: nothing fun. I was on a detox diet. I was confining myself to meats, veggies and fruits. What’s worse: NO ALCOHOL!

I was going strong for about three weeks and then a lovely Wednesday afternoon and a trip to Vintage sent me falling off the wagon!

Every Wednesday the Center City District presents an occasion to get hammered and grope men in suits who are pretending to “network”. With gas prices so high and the shore feeling oh-so-far-away, I am sure the cubicle set are even more amped to get down with the animal within. Wednesday becomes the new weekend: Jersey shore debauchery come early, folks.

A few weeks ago, I had a grand ole time touring around with my alcoholic, yet amazingly well-planed, cohorts. We decided to have a drink at each bar and really make the most of our Rittenhouse mini-crawl.

Table 31: Too crowded. INFLATED on all accounts. Sangria was lovely. Trying to order some nibblin’s was impossible. Of course our waitress was no where to be found when we needed our check.

Chima: Was holding a private event so unfortunately we had to move elsewhere. Hit it up this past Wednesday for just a glass of wine however and was quite impressed by the décor of crème, red, textiles, and circles. Hawwwt!!

Elephant and Castle: Always looked like an interesting watering hole on the outside. Yet inside?? Very VERY ordinary patrons. We grabbed some chicken tenders and potato skins to pad our stomachs. Adding to the junk food mood I ordered a featured drink called Cherry Coke. Mmmmm…

Mantra: My favorite stop. We set up shop at the downstairs bar. Striking: a rippled golden wall and mirrored mosaic installation make the bar a haven. We tried pot stickers, delish, and believe me, I’ve tried many a pot sticker that has fallen flat.Our bartender kept Redhead Asians coming! I would fancy the concoction a sort of Sake Cosmo except with Pear.

Mantra

Post 7 o’clock (the ending of the citywide special) we made trips to two more bars. Stir, the new gay friendly joint just off Rittenhouse Square, and Vango, always a favorite of mine. Walking down the ally to Stir however, made me feel as if I was going to a shady bathhouse, not the new homo-mingler. Once more, the crowd chanting Stir dashed my hopes for the Continental Midtown roof deck- trading it for a cement sanatorium. It’s cute, but no windows are a serious concern for me.

After ambling away from John, my bartender who apparently didn’t know how to pour beer (I’m not kidding you; he took my Blue Moon bottle, dumped it into a 16 ounce fluted pint and gave me 10 inches of foam), we kiki-ed at Vango. Highly recommended, although stay away on Saturday night, toooooo crowded. To my bartenders and severs: please check out my girl Cyoni’s Industry Night at Vango every Monday. Look for a gorgeous petite blonde with knockers up to her chin, tell her Phreaked sent you Miss Honey.

Detailed list of ‘Sips’ participants HERE…

You Need This June 27, 2008

Eerie. Mystical. Perfect.

Ratatat puts chills on my back…

PLAY Ratatat: Shiller

Mizz Thang June 27, 2008

Philly Horrendous

I did not need to see that this morning…

You, hauling up the Spring Garden subway steps in your patchwork plaid shorts.

I think this might have been an attempt to look like a coquette co-ed on your way to the Community College, alas, these Amazing Technicolor Dreamshorts do not hide the fact you look at least 35, and indeed, only create a larger fat-ass.

I’m not saying clad yourself in black alone. But as I watched you, I could only think the manufacturers of these “short shorts” truly did you a disservice by making these in your size.

May I suggest some capris without “spectra-vision”? You’re a shorter, curvier woman so choose a length about knee level as to not look even smaller… may I suggest:

They hug you at your waist, one of your tiniest parts and will accentuate that great lower curve of your back but flare out from there leaving your legs feeling free.

This is going to be a hot sticky summer in Filthadelphia mamn, and I don’t need you running around pretending to be any spring chick. CAMOUFLAGE that cellulite, NOW!

Summer Loooove: Etsy means Easy Adornment June 24, 2008

So I know I’ve been missing as of late and I’m sure you were just jonesing to get Phreaked. Fear not my pretty kitties, while suffering a writing block, the ideas were, however, limitless. That is to say, I had lots of great things to mention but these Fin g .ers. jUst. w..ould. noT. ty p e!! Ugh!

Thank you for all the Loooove concerning my last post on the immeasurable style of Sex and the City. 3,145 views to date! Quite a success for me; and hopefully just the first of many. Mwa Bella!!

Speaking of Smashin’ Fashion: ETSY

My new obsession is a website featuring designers from all around the country (and beyond) selling unique handmade crafts, gifts, jewelry and fashion.

There are several ways to hunt for dazzling items:

-Browse categories such as: Accessories, Paper goods, Glass, Vintage, Furniture (and many, many more)

-Look up lists in the Treasury, where other users group together favorite items by a theme (ex. Turquoise & the American West)

-Treat the eyes with wonders in Showcase: Etsy pulls the “Top Items” from thousands of sellers. “Fresh Daily”

-Be Playful, Pounce!! Users can view sellers waiting to make their first sale (oh, be a humanitarian already!) OR view sellers who just made a sale.

-Traverse the Geolocator: Etsy’s Globe shows you the most recently published items from around the world. Think Google Earth but for en mode.

-Speaking of fashion forward, take a trip in the Time Machine and be UP TO THE MINUTE. As items just listed float on the screen just begging to find a home. Seriously, this is worse than a trip to the pound for me… “Mama, I wanna take em all home!!”

-Gift Guides are a lifesaver!! The user can choose between who will be receiving the gift, the occasion, the time of the year as well as that special person’s tastes. PHUCK Overstock. Great Prices and Originality.

-Colors: While seemingly NOT the most exciting program that Etsy offers, it is actually wildly amusing. Also quite helpful for someone trying to match home accessories in the Perrrrfect living space.

-Shop Local: Obviously a favorite. Check out my finds below.

While you can buy dresses and hand painted shoes, I’m quite partial to creative jewelry myself. Not only because it makes a statement with any boring outfit but because jewelry always tells a story. Think about what you’re wearing this moment: What was the occassion? How does it make you feel? (Please Comment Below!)

Oh, the lovely thing about ordering jewelery online? No ‘wrong size.’

These are the finds in Philly that make me want to empty my bank account:

Feeling edgy? Show it with sweetteeth’s handmade glass beads resembling pulled teeth!!
Would this be an inappropriate gift for Grandma?

I cannot get enough of this designer!! pinkflamingo61takes found item/vintage jewelry to another stratosphere!

FallenHearts‘ carries a wide array of vintage jewelry, like this ivory cuff from India.
Oh, just think of all the places it has been!

PreciousMeshes employs metal wire to net and nest some truly enviable objects.
Simple. Delicate. Lovely.

What’s your favorite piece of jewelry?

Where did you get it?