The return of grunge: Swedish style (at the Barbary, 3/8/09)

Masshysteri are a Swedish punk band, comprised of members the Vicious, Regulations, Lost Patrol Band, Insurgent Kid, International Noise Conspiracy, and more.

They're also, it seems, purveyors of a new breed of grunge-punk: black jeans, flannel, denim shirts, studded belts.



Rock on guys!

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Mt. St. Helen's Vietnam Band: Ohhhhh yess! or Ohhhh, nooooooo (At the First Unitarian Church, 3/12/09)

I know that vests are in right now, and I have somewhat of an appreciation for kitsch, but this just seems ridiculous...

(c) Kate Bracaglia for Phrequency.com. Do not use without permission

Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band -- I hope your album is better than your outfits!

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Hot Tub: Hip-Hop Chic (at the Starlight Ballroom, 3/19/09)

Hot Tub are 5-piece California-based hip-hop group, whose fly tunes are accompanied by even fly-er duds. I caught them live with the Tings Tings last week, and was impressed by their sassy fashions.

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(Note: All images (c) Kate Bracaglia for Phrequency.com. Do not use without permission.)

Good looking girls!

Check out Hot Tub's Myspace here.

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Update! Update! Update! Update!

Wow, looking back, it's hard to believe it's been 5 whole months since our last update. Where does the time go?

If you're Rachel, it goes to Seattle, where our sassy, style-seeking snarkpot relocated last summer. Lucky for us all, she's still keeping dibs on what's fresh and cool: check out her finds at Emerald Streets.

A glass tree -- from le neighborhood Rachel.

Meanwhile, Kate's been grooving on a photography kick, taking photos and writing reviews for Philly.com's new hyper-music channel Phrequency. Check out her shiznit here, or cruise to Underwater Explosions for her thoughts on music, fashion, and life in the C.O.B.L.

Finally: as the worlds of music and fashion often collide, Kate will be posting photos, videos and more of fashionable singers, drummers, bass-players, bartenders and concert-goers found in and around the Philly scene. There may be a slight delay in the posting (unlike actual employers, le Face doesn't impose strict deadlines)...so keeping checking back, as we continue the magical, fashionable journey...

The Ting Tings' Katie White: fashion icon! (Kate Bracaglia for Phrequency.com)

With much love,

Rachel + Kate

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Jay McCarroll at my goodbye party

I'm not sure Tim Gunn would approve?
Anyway, goodbye, Philly! It's been a great 22 years, but I'm off to Seattle now.

At the Khyber! (Shockingly) - Sometime in October

If this isn't the dapperest young gentleman that the Khyber has ever seen, then I owe you a PBR.

Rittenhouse Row Fall Fashion Show, 9/5/08, 18+Market

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Flashback: Candyland at Valanni's

Pink hair!: classy at any age.

Happy Feet

Bright sneakers make me happy.

Smile!

Best accessory of all: happy smiles!
Second best accessory: cute summer vests that easily go from work day to hot date

Le Face on the Street: Street Styles vid #3

In case you're wondering, our new video is out:

Leave us love!

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Yelp Elite Event at Mexican Post, 6/24

The inimitable Carrie E. matches her dress to her fabulous hair.

Short summer hair cuts are cool in every way.

My two favorite accesories: unique watches and free margaritas.

(Photo credit: the talented Dave H. Thanks for snapping, Dave!)

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From a Reader: Vintage, Designer, and Home-Made Fabulousness

Describes Arielle: "Vintage shoes and fox collar, dior fedora, marc jacobs jacket, and I made the red dress myself"

We're more than impressed - although you might want to watch the puddles! We wouldn't want you to ruin those gorgeous boots!

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Etsydelphia: May '08

Welcome back to Etsydelphia, the best of online, handmade philadelphiana!

1. Slevin11's LOVE Robert Indiana Buttons
Show some love for Love Park! Sadly, the 79-year old Robert Indiana failed to copyright his most famous work, and knockoffs are everywhere.



Make a matching donation to the Creative Commons Foundation to atone for your sins, o piratical one.


2. jaymacalgiano's Philly Skyline and Ben Franklin tees

If you want ethereal fabric-art testaments to Comcast's domination of the skyline or the traffic jams on the way to the shore, these are your best bets.
Also available in the meat world at Mew (906 Christian).









3. VIX Emporium's West Philly patches
The irrepressible VIX Emporium (Classicists take note, the real-world boutique is at 5009 Baltimore avenue) sells these Gocco print messenger-chic denim patches and other fabulous handmade items.
We're craving their vintage typeface rebus notecards, too.

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Happy Memorial Day!
Love,
the giant squirrels of Rittenhouse Square

ps. we will eat your adorable daschund puppies like the cocktail wieners they are.

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Stars of Faceadelphia's CurrentTV Shoot: Episode 6.

One of our favorite things about shooting for Current is exploring the secret nooks of Philadelphia's alleyways in search of beautiful colors and textures for background shots.

This ethereal girl said that her heart-shaped
necklace's provenance was "a secret".
In this tell-all era, a secret, even just a tiny one, is so powerful.
What secrets do you wear?

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Stars of Faceadelphia's CurrentTV Shoot: Episode 5.

This charming lady was celebrating her birthday with a Japan-remixed outfit, including a bag of restyled vintage kimono fabric by designer Keinice. Manga-inspired hair? Perfect.

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Stars of Faceadelphia's CurrentTV Shoot: Episode 4.

This bassist's carefully stratified outfit is perfect
for the sporadic Philadelphian spring. Brrr.

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Stars of Faceadelphia's CurrentTV Shoot: Episode 3.

This photographer's well-designed graphic tee and reconstructed jeans make a simple look personal.

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Stars of Faceadelphia's CurrentTV Shoot: Episode 2.

Skirts with pockets, well-loved boots:
practicality and permanence shouldn't be at odds with style.

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