Rain Rain Go Away...

...Come again another day. With such an awful day of weather and more to come on the weekend, parts of the UK are already flooding. It seems there's some truth behind all this global warming malarkey, so we should really be getting prepared for the "warmer and wetter" winters that have been promised.

So I've sorted out a few "Parka" style waterproof jackets you may want to consider adding to your winter wardrobe:

First off, one the of the greats for affordable basics. Offering excellent quality, fit and price you can't really go wrong with Uniqlo. I got two lightweight jackets for the spring a few months back, and checked the store a week ago to see what they had on offer.

Priced at only £49.99 this "Mountain Park" a waterproof and wind proof, fleeced lined bargain is available in Black, Beige, Royal blue and Navy.



The Beige has the nice addition of yellow lining. Available from www.uniqlo.co.uk

With Uniqlo covering the basic option, Wood Wood offer something a little different. Stand out from the crowd with this mesh lined classic parka with wood effect pattern in grey scale across the front.



Wood Wood a brand we've come to know and love over the past few years, has evolved from it's first season of crazy all over prints and colourful graphics and now offers quality well made products for someone who still wants to conform with the norm yet stand out a little. Available from www.caliroots.com for £192.

Cahartt another quality staple brand really making moves with an excellent collection this season, some really tasty jackets in there! (have a look at it here) I've selected the minimal "Cyclone" Jacket, ideally a snowboard jacket but it'll work just as well on the streets. Plenty of pocket access, tapered cuffs and seams and arm pit ventilation for those of us who suffer with excess sweat... (not that I do personally)



Reasonably priced at around £145 and will definitely be available in the Carhartt flagship stores in London.

An obvious choice for many the Supreme "Mountain Parka" offers the reliability, incredible construction and cool factor of Supreme in some refreshing colours this season including Orange/Red, Navy/Beige and Black. The contrast colour lining also sets the jacket off and the addition of the crest logo on the sleeve let's everyone know you're rocking Supreme.



Some may compare this to the Uniqlo parka and you're right too, they are very similar but the logo on the sleeve just sets it off for me!

No doubt it'll be available from Hideout for around £230.

Who's going for what then?

OFFICIAL drops and Crooked Tongues sale

Yesssssss! Neu OFFICIAL drops...

THIS IS A PRESS RELEASE - NOT MY BARS!

One-Time Limited Release

The highly anticipated limited production (300 pieces) Purps Pack is available now at our online store and at finer retailers world wide (see our website for stockists listing).

The drop debuts Official's fully detailed, adjustable 5 Panel/Front Panel silhouette using a powder blue rip-stop nylon with Purple/Ghrey Houndstooth Disruptive Pattern (HDP).

The Ghrey Denim fitted hat debuts the laser cut Official "POP" woven label. The hat features the Official "Scripto" 3D embroidery emboldening an already ill combination of fabrics and detailing.

// shop.theofficialbrand.com //

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and.... the artists formerly known as Crooked Tongues are having a sale! see link

'til the next,

toocold x

FaCshion 13/14th September

I'm working on an upcoming event which I thought would interest the fashion conscious among you....



Press release for the event...

FaCshion is the very first exhibition to target both trade buyer and fashionista in the capital. FaCshion removes the financial barriers associated with the traditional trade show and provides the platform for designers to target a mainstream audience. FaCshion is also pleased to introduce a series of catwalk shows!

Trade buyers can source new collections from emerging and creative designers exhibiting couture to customised fashion, lingerie and accessories including handbags, hats, jewellery and footwear.

FaCshion is also a great place for the fashionista seeking cutting-edge independent fashions. FaCshion offers a sneak preview at some of the hottest collections before they get snapped up when they go on sale to the public.

You're just any grim we call 'Oi!'

Hit Ditch with a few lads, to mark the celebration of a few girls birthdays. It was a bit tense in the beginning.


Gregaleg & Jackarack.


The alternate N.A.S.T.Y brothers. One of them definitely lashed your girlfriend that night.


Gwil was head to toe AA.


Geographically seperated from Wales to Palestine, and finally back in the same place.




Lexington Steele, lashing your girl on a school night.


Bday girls Bonathon and Lidia.


French Ben.


Josh wore his new spectacles.


Retch, my only black friend.


On special occasions, draw for the Newcastle Brown Ale.


What can I say, it caught on.


Anyway, let me be cheeky again..

Shawarma Kebabs

Last week i was introduced by my good friend Kesi to the finest kebab in London. located on Portobello road down West,
All i can say is straight 5 star heart attack cuisine, never has kebab or mac and cheese tasted any better, its so good i think this should be rolled out in to primary and secondary school for lunches.
I say forget healthy school dinners and all these healthy MandS microwave meals and get this stuff into primary school lunches, the offices of works and every bodies dinner tables.

Now don't get at me i haven't actually got a picture of a kebab from the shop, as Kesi ate that thing so fast Vanessa Felts would have been put to shame.

Food on offer was just mesmerizing. Don't be moved by the dinner lady layout of the food i think it just adds to the stores ambiance.
(i know it don't make sense but im writing the post so WHATEVER)

Mine and Kesi's choice of food for that particular meeting was the delicious
macaroni cheese with curry chicken who needs to healthy NOT ME.

that dam good i licked the foil pack and the sauce bit that fell on my shoe.

Once your meals done you could do a spot of shopping, in the very stylish clothing section all kinda colors and fits to match that special pair of shoes you have.

Its so good dudes travel from the jungles deep deep in Africa, just to get a little bit of meat and coca cola. (no homo)

We were treated like royalty peep the personal fan in the back.

Arabic television ! woaah, i don't think it get any better do you ?

I repeat 5stars, i apologies in advance to my whoever becomes my next woman because i know i'll end up taking you there for romantic meals.

Holdtight all the September / Virgo kids we are officially the best.

Loving bntl like a fat kid loves cake.

The Lost Hours: Jake's Birthday

Happy Birthday Jake, I'd been meaning to reach a "Lost Hours" for a while, finally made it down and got to use my new camera for the first time, was a little weird using a 50mm for the first time!

Big sets from Freefall, E'n'D, Shakk and Cemtex!

Few snaps:















For the lot...

STEVE POWERS

After Lego's recent post on Dave White triggered some faceless guy to tell us all of his most loved artists, it got me thinking about mine. One of which is STEVE POWERS a man with some serious history and substance to his name.

This is a guy with serious swagger, i mean Dave White is good at what he does, but i wouldn't categorize him with the likes of Powers or Barry Mcgee. These are heads who have put in work all over the shop. Im not going to even start on Power's alter ego but leave you with a LINK and some images from one of my favourite artists of the times.

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Napa Season!

GRIMINAL, LEE BRASCO & STORMIN out in Napa this year.



Hopefully going up to Westwood this Sunday or next with Lee, Trim & Roachee. And shooting Grim this weekend in Plaist. Stay tuned!!

SE Connect pt.2

Happy Bday shithead.

Antenna Magazine Fall 2008

The seasonal instalment is here! Featuring everything from Casio "G-Shock" to Anti-Depressants and Plaid Shirts to Pregnancy Tests.

Here are a few shots...



For those struggling to enjoy life



Candles, a new streetwear trend?



The History of G-Shock



The future of G-Shock



Plaid out?



Didn't use a Durex?



Go and purchase now, available at Borders and plenty of other book stores.

Just Testing

Payday has been and gone....



Subject 1 "Mum"



Paix!