7/19/12
7/18/12
Wednesday Inspiration
If you're going to be crazy, you have to get paid for it or else you're going to be locked up.
-Hunter S. Thompson
7/12/12
First Thursday | July 2012
Oh, what a week! Between the 4th and First Thursday, July started off with more than a bang from the fire works.
Art by Jason Brown and Chris Haberman.
10% off all sales during the event went to our non-profit of the month, Right Brain Initiative. They focus their efforts in bringing back the arts to Portland public schools. We always loved doing creative projects growing up, so we were very excited to have them! For more information on how to get involved click here!
This month we had Ninja Turtle Ninja Tiger performing and damn did they kill it!
Want even more??
You can find them on Facebook or check them out live again for their first all-ages show at Backspace on July 25.
Since July 5th always seems to mark the begining of Portland's summer, we were very excited to see what everyone was wearing...
We can't get enough of the vintage Hawaiian prints!
Looks like we weren't the only paparazzi that night.
Meet the two newest members to our Lizard Lounge family: Har Rai and Matt!
See you in August!
7/4/12
6/30/12
"When should I wash raw denim?"
We know six months without washing your jeans seems a little... disgusting. However, there are two easy steps around the "ick" factor.
1. Stick them in the freezer
The freezing temperature will kill the bacteria without washing the dye out.
2. Fabreze them.
Or use your favorite odor killing spray. It's essentially the same as scented detergent, but with more choices.
(Photo Credit: Nudie Jeans)
6/28/12
Make an Impact | Nudie Jeans
It's no secret denim used to be one of the least eco-friendly wardrobe necessities to produce. However, the key words here are used to be.
Levis has launched a waterless denim line and G-Star partnered up with MADE-BY to implement sustainable manufacturing, but the one brand we cannot stop talking about are Nudie Jeans.
Not only did this Swedish based company create jeans that make your glutes look like you spent the last week in the gym, but their global aware efforts easily make them one of the coolest denim brands on the market (and in our closet).
How They Help
By fall of 2012, Nudie will reach it's goal of producing an entire denim collection made entirely of certified cotton by GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard). This means their cotton fields have been pesticide free for three+ years and they've carried out organic procedures through production.
Of course, denim wouldn't be possible without the help from some talented farmers. By using fairtrade, Nudie is able to ensure they are being compensated a fair price that will help the growth of their community.
Watch the short movie below to see how Nudie recycles their denim that has been loved to death!
Levis has launched a waterless denim line and G-Star partnered up with MADE-BY to implement sustainable manufacturing, but the one brand we cannot stop talking about are Nudie Jeans.
Not only did this Swedish based company create jeans that make your glutes look like you spent the last week in the gym, but their global aware efforts easily make them one of the coolest denim brands on the market (and in our closet).
Nudie Jeans are members of the Textile Exchange. Some of you may know them as the Organic Exchange, a non-profit that supports the growing and trade of organic cotton.
Of course, denim wouldn't be possible without the help from some talented farmers. By using fairtrade, Nudie is able to ensure they are being compensated a fair price that will help the growth of their community.
Watch the short movie below to see how Nudie recycles their denim that has been loved to death!
(Photos: Nudie Jeans and Google Images)
6/7/12
The Lonesome Billies
Tonight isn't the Lonesome Billies' first rodeo, at least not when it comes to playing First Thursday.
We always look forward to having them, but our excitement doubled (okay, tripled) when they told us they're releasing their new EP, "Useless Bay" this Summer!
Below: Last year's performance.
How could you NOT want to party with these fellas?
Just in time to provide the perfect soundtrack for any road trip, all you need now is a few friends and a paper map. Sorry Siri, you're not invited.
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