American Apparel

10 Sep 2010

The Corporate Dollar Store, Big Money Items Worth Only a Buck

This summer, stereo equipment magnate and philanthropist, Sidney Harmon bought the entirety of Newsweek (yes, the magazine!) for a single dollar. I have a hard time coming to grips with this sale because in my world, that amount of money only buys me 50% stake in a beer at happy

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21 Jun 2010

Work It Girl: Fashion Forward Styles that Dudes Hate

I like to consider myself a somewhat fashionable person, at least I strive to be, and don’t really take into much consideration the opinion of males before making a purchase. Granted everyone wants to look attractive but dressing up isn’t really supposed to be about pleasing others, it’s more about

Laura S - Spendthrift Scribe 0
10 Jul 2024

This New Literary Magazine is a Gift to the People of San Francisco

I’ve got some awesome news! We received a grant from the Civic Joy Fund to put out a literary magazine celebrating SF and acting to counter the stupid “Doom Loop” narrative. It’s a gift to the people of San Francisco. And after months of working on this project it’s now available

Broke-Ass Stuart - Editor In Cheap 0
12 Jan 2010

The Art of Winter Layering

While I’m looking forward to the spring trends Ashley talked about, one of the things that pisses me off about the “fashion world” is that it’s never in sync with the actual seasons. I came home the other day only to discover a Victoria’s Secret’s swimsuit catalog in my mailbox.

Laura S - Spendthrift Scribe 0
28 Sep 2009

Stilettos, Sweatpants and Suits: The New Office Uniform

I recently met with an real estate broker to check out some apartment prospects. Granted this was a Sunday and I know people can get a little laissez-faire with their wardrobe choices when it comes to the weekend, but when this guy rolled up in a stained Snapple sweatshirt with

Laura S - Spendthrift Scribe 0
15 Sep 2009

Recession Busting Basics at the American Apparel Flea Market!

There is something to be said for a basic t-shirt. We spend our lives looking for the perfect fit. We steal them from boyfriends and best friends, wear them until they beg for mercy and customize them to the point of designer-ware overload. From the simple white crew neck to

Monica Miller - The Intern 0
15 Jun 2009

Haight Street Fair: A Broke-Ass Photo Wrap-Up

Did you go to the Haight Street Fair yesterday? The weather was beautiful and it seems like those motherfuckers roped in the sun just right, making it the perfect summer day for a festival. If you didn’t check it out, you can get a glimpse through all of my pre-drunken

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