4th of July in New Orleans

So we’ve been on the road since October of 2009 and have been in New Orleans since March. We didn’t intent to stay so long but upgrading our travel equipment (a 73 Dodge RV to a 2000 Truck and 2006 Trailer) has cut into our funding to keep moving. Luckily we’ll be leaving again soon but the oil spill has really put a damper on our options. Today is the 4th of July and although I don’t usually watch local news anywhere, I’ve been keeping my eye on Hurricane Alex (because being in a travel trailer in a hurricane is a…

Long Distance Fashion: Mexico

2 weeks in Mexico showed me a few things, mostly good food and brightly colored signs but also some great fashion here and there. Mainly Ed Hardy and Nike at blow out prices but also a little bit of Americana hometown designers like Erhart Design showed up (thanks to me). Raul at Tepoztlan Mexico after a 2 hour hike up a mountain to a Pyramid that was closed! Scarf style Skirtish style Here’s my friend Raul and me with a great new piece by Erhart Design. Its a scarf by design but we spent most the trip using it to…

Erhart Keepin’ It Fresh

Shameless friend plug time! Erhart Design Chelsea Erhart, a fresh and lively designer, is quickly climbing the wall of Portland, into a land of international trendsetting. Her previous line was sent off to Japan for its worldwide debut, (If you happen to be in Japan check out Ra-ra iunvant 1-1 Wakakusadai Aoba-ki Yokohama 227-0045 Japan, or see them online at Rara-iunvant.com) and her well known ‘Tracket’s, (one of which I own, horray!) can also now be found at Shopadornonline.com (Located at 223 NE Russell St. Portland, OR 97212). She recently received some great press at PortlandMercury.com, featuring a Denim Hoodie…