Zodiac With It

This summer I saw a big trend of astrology, based in accessories, home wares, and clothing. Seeing what's new out there this Holiday, I see the trend has definitely carried into the current and upcoming season. Here's a few of my favorite picks in which I stumbled upon over the past few months.


Nike Zodiac Pack: "Capricorn" Blazer
Gorgeous, right? Rumored to drop this December. Also see the "Scorpio" blazer, which photos were newly released last week. Via nitrolicious


Zodiac Charm Necklace, $18, Urban Outfitters
I saw it and I bought it. Not only can you rock your sign, but the necklace has gold and silver hues which both match anything!


Astrological Aromatherapy Soy Candles and Shower Gel, $16-25, satinbox.com .
Soular Therapy, the manufacturers of these cute little treasures, believe that each sign has a specific scent in which soothes and calms the natural mind. Find your sign and see if it does for you what it says it does. Honeysuckle and Peppermint sounds like a wonderful combination to me!


Hopefully you agree with your scent,
-MF

MF Elaborates: Par Un

Being out of the blogging world for a few months really led me to read other blogs, magazines, and even look in depth at the people around me. "What are they wearing? Are you serious with that? I could do that!", were all some phrases running through my head at the time. Finally I sit down after a long day at work, with energy strong enough to finally elaborate on the things which have been "grinding me gears". Onward!

Comme Des Garçons x H&M
Are you serious? As my fellow fashion bloggers/journalists gush, rant, and rave over the continuous collections released, I find myself confused. Is it me or are all of the pieces coming out of this collaboration just, well, pieces of crap? Blame it on my zodiac sign Aries or my claim that I am a "Carrie" (referring to Carrie Bradshaw), but I like pieces that POP. I like to see a punch of color somewhere, an undeniable sense of sophistication, or odd color-play. All I've seen are heavy and dark silhouettes since the collaboration started. A little color here and there, but nothing screams to me. I'm ready to see something new. NEXT!

Gabriella from M.I.S.S./Mama Clothing: My Shoes Don't Need a Diet
The title above carries the original post. I can understand where she is coming from. Everyone has their own opinion, and I respect people for that alone. All I can say is that for someone who DOESN'T look good in Nike Dunk Highs, I am grateful there is a team at Nike developing a slimmer model for women. Sneakers, in my opinion, aren't universal. Either you rock them or you don't. You see a slender girl with chunky kicks and a big jacket and she looks cute, plain and simple. Then on the other hand you have girls like me, not the biggest or the most slender girl, feeling awkward and oddly short, in a pair. I secretly wished while purchasing my Dunk-lows, that I could look fly in a pair of highs; I wanted something a little more feminine. None the less, I think if Nike would put their design team to some nose-to-the-grindstone research, their new "slimmer" designs would get more love. My words to any "Sneaker Freaker", or "shoe head", DON'T KNOCK 'EM 'TIL YOU SEE 'EM! Just like we put our definition of womens street wear into our own hands (MOB, HB, and Mama), Nike is trying to do the same. Let's just wait and see before we judge it.


I'll be back for a "Par Deux" as soon as something boggles my mind,
-MF

Atomic's October Re-cap!

A quick list of some thing's we left out this month, all in a short and convenient list!

1. Ever wanted your very own personal shopper? Want no more! Sign up free today at Shop It To Me, the only website that finds you chic trends and your favorite brands, all in YOUR size and up to 40% off!

2. Needing a cute winter coat? Log onto Forever 21's online shop and find a wide assortment of every coat you'll ever need at under $50 each.
That's right, you wont need to spend over $100 to be warm and look good!

3. Can't find enough of Free People at your local Urban Outfitters? A number of individual Free People boutiques have just open in your area! If you're within the Bay Area as we are, the Palo Alto store is now open! Happy shopping!

4. Does voting drain you so much that you'll need caffeine immediate afterward? No problem. Tell your local Starbucks' barista that you participated in our oh-so-important Presidential election this Tuesday, November 4th, and they'll brew you a tall-size coffee on the house.

5. Don't wait until the last minute to holiday shop! Many online stores are having spectacular sales events going on as I type. Don't wait until the last minute for your favorite items to be sold out or no longer available in the sizes you need! Also be sure to check the new holiday hours of your favorite stores as most of them have changed on November 1st.

We hope you hear from you this November,
-MF

P.S.: Don't forget to vote this Tuesday, Atomic thanks you!

Boo!

Here at Atomic, we wish all of our readers a safe and fantastic Halloween! Remember to watch out behind you!

Hellz Bellz "Bulletproof Sisters" Delivery II Available Now!

Seeing the first pack from the Hellz Bellz Winter/Holiday 08 collection only furthered my belief that Miss Lawn should have a Nobel Prize in women's streetwear design. At last, she brings us the long awaited second-half. Still keeping with the Punk theme that is most prominent in HB's designs, it gets a little stronger with this side, as does the Womens Rights direction; It's very apparent. One of my most favorite pieces, if I could pick a single one, is the "Stand Up" tee, complete with Distillers-era Brody Dalle attempting to "do it like a man", at a urinal. What humor does the rest of the collection bring? Well, I'd have to say rummaging through the look book and individual pieces via Karmaloop, I laugh for only the fact that I cannot own it all. Other ATOMIC picks include the Diana Ross jean, Golden Bellz jacket, and the Bandit top.



Forever a closet punk,
-MF

Other Bitches Just Front: Married to the Mob Drops Winter '08

Over the past year, I have yet to be disappointed with Married to the Mob's swagger. In my opinion, it's getting better and better and kicking everyone's ass, even mine.

On that note, Leah brings upon us this season two new revised pairs of MTTM Denim, the "Lick It" jean, "Cloverfield" packs, "Varsity" packs, scarves and hats, the missed "Lucky Bitch" hoodie, and for the very first time, slapping MOB's coined catchphrase, "Other Bitches Just Front" on a new pack of tees and hoodies.

Cop it soon because you know it's going to be sold out before holiday! Also stay tuned for the Mob x Nike Dunk High about to drop ! You know damn well those are going to faster than the Reebok x Colette collab! The collection is available at MOB Shop and soon to be on Karmaloop.



Applauding, not fronting,
-MF

BACK IN BLACK

We just wanted to apologize to any of our readers who have been remotely disappointed that we had stopped writing (for an estimated) two-month period. We've been getting our education on, working hard, researching, living, etc.
Just a quick note letting you all know that we are here to stay and are back to bring you all of the anticipated goodies the Fall/Winter season has to offer.

Thanks for your ongoing support,
Michaela Fox & Emily Rose