Archive for January, 2010

Married to the MOB: Spring 2010

Married to the Mob has dropped their Spring 2010 line including new denim, polos, and t-shirt styles. Some more pics from the lookbook are after the jump, or you can see the full thing at Highsnobiety.

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Top 10 Men’s Lifestyle Magazine

Last week we introduced to you the Top 10 Streetwear Sites you should check out for your latest fashion needs. Today we will talk about lifestyle magazines you should check out to stay current with the latest technology, fashion, hot women, and of course maintaining your health. You will also be able to find out what is Jing Liu’s favourite magazine to read. Read more to find out!

1. Maxim Magazine

The most coveted men’s magazine featuring the hottest ladies gracing each month’s cover. Featuring topics ranging from technology, women, sports, sex, and comedy you’ll find the variety of topics enough to satisfy your craving. My favourite column is of course the Hometown Hotties. Check out the 2009 winners to see if you’re neighbour is on it.

2. GQ

Short for Gentlemen’s Quarterly, a magazine focused on fashion, style, and culture for men, through articles on food, movies, fitness, sex, music, travel, sports, technology, and books. Now that winter is upon us full force, you should definitely read the article on Best Winter Essentials, staying warm while still looking cool.

3. Rolling Stone

Featuring some of the most iconic musical artist of every generation this magazine is devoted to music, politics, and popular culture. Be sure to check out the article on Go Inside The Battle Over Global Warming on how to do your part.

4. Vibe

A music and entertainment magazine founded by producer Quincy Jones. The publication predominantly features R&B and hip-hop music artists, actors and other entertainers. Check out the most anticipated 2010 Albums and see if you’re agree with Canadian native Drake being #1 on the list.

5. Esquire

The very meaning of Esquire is to denote social class and this magazine offers nothing less. Known for printing on an over sized magazine with glossy paper, you will find unconventional topics gracing its pages. To check out some pretty ladies, be sure to read the Women We Love section.

6. Nylon Guys

A magazine that focuses on pop culture and fashion. Its coverage includes art, beauty, music, design, celebrities, technology and travel. The name Nylon derives from the magazine’s often featured articles featuring New York and London

7. Vice

Not to be confused with Vibe magazine, this edgy and controversial magazine features content ranging from sex, drugs, violence, crime, and social issues. They have an interesting column on fashion DOs and DON’Ts that you should definitely check out to stay fresh.

8. Men’s Health

The men’s guide to fitness, sex, women, workouts, weight loss, health, nutrition and muscle building. You should check out this month’s article on the best and worst cities for guys.

9. Men’s Vogue

Men’s Vogue is a twice yearly men’s magazine that covers fashion, design, art, culture, sports and technology.

10. Antenna

Considered a niche magazine by all accounts, this is Jing Liu’s favourite magazine to read. The content you will find mirrors that of which you will find in an Asian pop magazine. It features content ranging from upcoming clothes and shoes from your favourite brands to lifestyle and popular culture.

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Agwa de Bolivia Coca Leaf Liqueur

The coca leaf has a long and storied history dating back thousands of years. From its use by Bolivian farmers for its energy giving properties to its use in the production of cocaine, the coca leaf is surrounded in a mysticism of attention and controversy.  And adding to the fun, it’s also distilled for consumption as Agwa de Bolivia Coca Leaf Liqueur by Amsterdam’s BABCO Europe Ltd. From the company –

To make the spirit, wild Bolivian coca leaves are hand-picked at 2,000 meters in the Andes and shipped under armed guard in 2,000 kilo bales to Amsterdam to be macerated and de-cocainized. The potent high strength flavor formula is reduced to 60 proof, bottled and then shipped around the world in a more conventional format.

Leave it to Amsterdam to undertake something so painstakingly cool.  Aside from Bolivian coca leaves, Agwa contains many other natural herbs and botanicals including green tea, ginseng, and guarana.  The coca leaf has its cocaine alkaloids removed during production, so the liqueur does not contain any traces of the drug.

Following are a couple cocktail recipes from Agwa de Bolivia, to be mixed up during the holidays, while alone on the couch, or wherever you find yourself wanting a drink –

Bolivian Mojito

1.5 ounces AGWA de Bolivia Coca Leaf Liqueur
12 spearmint leaves
1/2 lime
7 ounces club soda
2 teaspoons sugar

In a large glass, gently crush mint leaves.  Squeeze lime juice over crushed leaves, then add sugar and ice. Next, add Agwa and club soda, and stir. Garnish with a lime wedge and tiny pieces of mint leaves.

Amsterdam Martini

2.5 ounces AGWA de Bolivia Coca Leaf Liquor
2 ounces Citron Vodka
Squeeze of Lime Juice

Shake all ingredients with ice, and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with olives.

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Agwa can be purchased online and shipped anywhere in the U.S. via www.shoppersvineyard.com.

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