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Entertainment Briefs—The Buzz Music—Seasoned punks still standing strong Movie Review—'Horror remake spooks with grotesque imagery Cult classic lives on Directorial debut warms hearts Sex Column—Being single often S hinders friendships hin Music—Brazillian girls take listeners to paradise Louis XIV sports glam rock mojo Kiev constructs depth, creativty 'Phantoms' strength lies in pop delights Fashion- Style Scout
ON THE COVER: The Dead Kennedys performed in front of a packed crowd at the House of Blues on April 13. (photo/Lisa Chung/Daily Titan)
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BY NIYAZ PIRANI Daily Titan Assistant News Editor
Limp Bizkit has slated a tentative May 3 release date for their new album The Unquestionable Truth: Part One. The album, which features Fred Durst and company reunited with original guitarist Wes Borland, will be their newest release since 2003’s Results May Vary. The album, fueled by the Rage Against the Machine sounding single “The Truth” will contain seven new songs including “The Propaganda,” “The Priest” and “The Channel”…LFO singer Rich Cronin, famous for his song “Summer Girls,” has been diagnosed with Luekemia. The 29year-old Cronin is being treated at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Cronin’s bandmate Devin Lima posted a message on the groups Web site. “With all of your love, support and prayers, he will pull through this,” Lima said. Cronin is still in the final stages of finishing his first solo album…On tour to promote their upcoming disc Out of Exile, Audioslave has decided to change up their set list a bit. When the band took the stage at the Joint in Las Vegas, the group performed their versions of Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun” and “Outshined” as well as Rage Against the Machine hits “Sleep Now in the Fire” and “Testify”…Korn, after losing guitarist Brian “Head” Welch to Christianity, have decided to trek on. The band is holed up in a Los Angeles studio with producer Dallas Austin to work on their seventh disc. The untitled album is still in pre-production, with a release
scheduled for late 2005 or early 2006, but three songs have been completed of which one features Compton rapper the Game… Northern California band Dredg have decided to release their next album on June 21. Catch Without Arms will feature the single “Bug Eyes” which has been making quite a buzz on the Web…White Stripes members Jack and Meg White are putting the finishing touches on their June 7 release Get Behind Me Satan. The disc’s first single, “Blue Orchid,” should be making its’ radio debut in the upcoming weeks...Usher had approximately $100,000 worth of belongings stolen from him at
has cancelled the remaining dates on its current tour. According to the band, guitarist Paul Hinojos suffered a ruptured disc in his back recently. No plans have been made by the band to reschedule the cancelled dates but plan to make up for them on the next tour…After months of speculation by tabloids as well as fans, Britney Spears is officially pregnant. To watch the moments that led to conception, tune in to Spears and husband Kevin Federline’s yet-to-be-titled reality show that will debut with a one-hour episode May 17 at 9 p.m. on UPN…Team Sleep – featuring Chino Moreno of Deftones and Rob Crow of Pinback - will finally
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Trump Towers. One of the singers many suitcases was picked up by a thief while the singer was checking in to the hotel. “The Donald” has issued a statement saying that his staff is not to blame for the incident, although he plans to reimburse Usher for the missing property…Sparta, one-half of defunct post-punk band At the Drive-In,
awake from its slumber after being shelved since 2001. The group’s self-titled release will see the light of day this summer…Nine Inch Nails fans will have the chance to be Trent Reznor – at least when it comes to arranging music. Reznor has made available a 70 MB version of “The Hand That Feeds,” featuring 64 sections of the song in six sound libraries. Mac users can use GarageBand 2 to create their own version of the band’s first single from the upcoming album With Teeth…“The Amityville Horror” left Sahara in the sand this past weekend at the box office. The film grossed approximately $23.3 million to take the top spot…Staying with the trend of remaking old horror films, Focus has decided to remake “The Hitcher” for wide release. The film company has said, though, that the plot will be upgraded with some twists…Jodie Foster has signed on to join Clive Owen and Denzel Washington in the Spike Lee joint “Inside Man” about a cop tryng to successfully negotiate a hostage situation…CD releases for April 26 are All or Nothing by Fat Joe, Devils and Dust by Bruce Springstein and Pretty in Black by the Raveonettes. DVD releases for April 26 are “Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events,” “Blade: Trinity” and “Survivor: The Austrailian Outback– The Complete Season.”
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Seasoned punks still standing strong BY LISA CHUNG Daily Titan Staff
Minutes before the Dead Kennedys took the stage at the Anaheim House of Blues, the notso-diverse crowd chanted, “Is my cock big enough; is my brain small enough...,” which made me wonder if the show I was about to witness was going to have any sort of quality to it. Surprisingly, however, through the sold-out sea of studded leather and colorful mohawks (circa 1985), a decent sound came through. It might not have been a sound diehard DK fans are accustomed to since the original lead singer and drummer were replaced with youngster Jeff Penalty and friend of the band, Steve Wilson. However, despite Penalty’s age, he carried the show with a charged energy and a certain charm. Of course, the crowd was most into the show when favorites like “Kill the Poor” were performed, but because of the generally
young average age of the audience, B-side tracks and other less popular songs received only confused looks from the front row. Overall, the show had a little bit of a high school backyard party feel to it; complete with fights, mosh pits and guys with lots of tattoos taking their shirts off. You know, typical modern-day punk show activities. It was only when I really started paying attention to the instrumental work of East Bay Ray and Klaus Flouride that I was taken with the unique superiority of the band. The highlight, for me was “California Uber Alles,” because you could hear the actual guitar riffs that set this punk band apart from most. Also, the crowd as a whole, not just in the pit, seemed to really feel the energy of this song. Even though the vocals (which were pretty excellent overall) reached a low-point in this song, the four band members really pulled it off, especially in the last five seconds, to make it sound like the four of
them had all had a part in writing through as he stage dove during it. “Holiday in Cambodia.” Other interesting moments, He then brought his mom on included the opening of “Nazi stage and introduced her to the Punk Fuck Off,” which was ba- audience, all the time wearing sically a speech by Penalty pro- a shirt with Mickey Mouse on moting individual thought and it and the words, “Our Presinon-violence. dent.” It was only fitting considerOverall, it was a good show. ing the political nature of most The young crowd got what it of the lyrics. came for, while the older crowd He also took this time to give had another chance to see Ray some words of respect to Jello and Flouride rock together like Biafra, the original lead singer. only they can. Ray and Flouride’s DISCOGRAPHY refined talent shined through, de1980 Fruit for Rotting Vegetables spite their increasing age. 1982 Plastic Surgery Disasters That’s why 1985 Frankenchrist I think that 1986 Bedtime for Democracy having such a young new 1987 Give me Convenience or lead singer in Give me death Penalty is a smart move. 2001 Mutiny on the Bay His theatri2004 Live at the Deaf Club cal stage presence shined
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MOVIE REVIEW
Horror remake spooks with grotesque imagery BY ANNA LOUSTAUNAU For the Daily Titan
A house full of demonic creatures and a history of mass murder. "For God's sake get out!" MGM’s “Amityville Horror” reared its spooky head into theaters this past weekend, successfully chilling audiences with its graphically grotesque imagery and teeth-clattering true tale of historic terrors. An important note of warning to all: five minutes of this film’s beginning is guaranteed to leave one shaking at night for two weeks straight. Based on the factual nightmarish night of Nov. 13, 1974, “Amityville” opens with the famous mass murder of the Defeo family (father, mother, two brothers, and younger sister Jodie) in their sleep by fellow family member Ronald Defeo claimed that “voices” in the house were telling him to murder his family. Exactly one year later, the innocent Lutz family, consisting of newbie husband George (Ryan Reynolds), wife Kathy (Sarah George), and three young children (two boys and a girl), establish their permanent residence at the famous Amityville home in Long Island. They are fully aware of its past occurrences but decide to ignore it. Soon thereafter, George becomes overwhelmed with horrific homicidal thoughts and satanic voices concerning the future state of his family, which literally transforms him from a sweet father figure to psychotic killer in just a few days. After George rapidly losing his mind, Jodie haunting her past bedroom, and an unforgettable babysitting dilemma, the Lutz family struggles to find a way to escape their frightful home before it’s too late. As a remake of the 1979 thriller, “Amityville” remains a classic with the same screenwriter Sandor Stern, but adds the modern characteristics of snapshot filming, sped-up images, and producer Michael Bay (also producer of the recent hit “Texas Chainsaw Massacre”) in the new freaky flick. Along with re-telling the spine-tingling mystery of the Lutz’s future, “Amityville” also has bonus footage of the house’s immoral origins preceeding centuries to the Defeo’s horrendous habitations. Whether the myths are true or false, it is a confirmed fact that 412 High Hopes St. in Long Island is an area to be avoided.
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Starring as the scary man in the story, Reynolds is triumphant in his attempts to scare the death out of the audience, all the while making them laugh at his sarcastic sense of humor. George isn’t bad herself, resembling Naomi Watts in “The Ring” with her innocent alluring gaze and her smart ability to save herself whenever necessary. All in all, “Amityville Horror” is nothing short of bloodcurdling and violent fun throughout its one hour and 40 minute running time it is full of memorable faces as creepy onthe-edge-of-your-seat moments pop up to test your fear factor skills. Although, while an excellent weekend murder bonanza for many to enjoy, one should leave the kids at home or risk sleepless nights for the next month. MGM
A family is terrorized by demonic forces after moving into a home that was the site of a grisly mass-murder. Ryan Renyolds stars in the 'Amyitville Horror,' now playing in theaters.
Flashback Favorite
Cult classic lives on BY NICK COOPER Daily Titan Staff
David Bowie in tights. What else can you say? Many women adore him, and in the mid-80s many men wanted to be him. Long-haired musicians and flashy make up was all the rage.When Bowie became Jareth, king of the goblins and Jennifer Connelly played Sarah, a somewhat whiney little girl forced to babysit her younger brother. It was the year when “Labyrinth” was introduced to its now mass audience. Directed by Jim Henson, the movie utilizes live actors and a myriad of costumed people and puppets. After all, what would a Jim Henson film be without a puppet or two? The graphics were crappy, with cheesy blue screen effects and visible wires, but it's the story that has made “Labyrinth” last the test of time. Viewers are still instantly drawn into Henson’s world of puppets and fantasy. Given 13 hours to solve the labyrinth, Sarah befriends a dwarf by the name of Hoggle, a large hairy
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monster named Ludo and a small guard dog named Sir Didymus. Together they traverse the labyrinth in search of Sarah’s half brother Toby. Braving large trash heaps, goblin armies and, of course the Bog of Eternal Stench, the misfit group of travel-worn adventurers arrive at the center of the labyrinth, the Goblin City. Sarah must confront Jareth and her own materialistic self to rescue Toby before he is turned into a goblin forever. Full of imagination, this movie has entertained viewers for nearly 20 years. It draws its appeal from its simplicity and brilliance in entertaining both child and adult. And yes, “Labyrinth” is a musical full of memorable lyrics and songs such as “Underground” and “Magic Dance.” With the exception of one short scene concerning the Fireys, a group of muppet-like monsters who take their heads off for fun, the movie has a genuinely good flow and enough creative 'umph' to remain in the hearts of old fans and find a home in the hearts of new ones.
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Directorial debut warms hearts Being single often hinders friendships BY MELISSA BOBBITT For the Daily Titan
Before you accuse David Duchovny of overt arrogance by naming his film “House of D”— the D stands for “detention,” not Duchovny. “House of D,” directed, written and performed by the former “X-Files” star, is a charming tale of unconditional love and exploration of the human condition. Duchovny plays Tom Warshaw, a bemused American artist in Paris who must reveal to his French family his true identity as a New Yorker who ran from his past. His story, as he narrates, “starts where all boys’ stories start: with their mom.” Viewers are welcomed into Tom’s childhood home in the 1970s, a quaint apartment complex with his bereft chain-smoking mother (Tea Leoni), and the quieting somberness left by her recently deceased spouse. Young Tom (possibly the next Patrick Fugit, Anton Yelchin) assumes the position of man of the house by delivering meat around town with his mentally disabled buddy Pappas (Robin Williams).
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Tom is on the brink of teen hood. Whereas he once sought refuge in the Oedipus complex his mother so carefully forged between them (her intrusion on him urinating and showering is unsettling) Tom soon turns to a female inmate at the House of Detention near his neighborhood. Though not a flawless film, “House of D” is a valiant effort on Duchovny’s behalf. His own acting is too one-dimensional and his script sometimes drowns in its syrupy sweetness. But his
directorial skills are the apex of his triptych of talent. A sky-bound shot where Yelchin’s tears drip on the camera offers a unique and stirring perspective of heartache. On the other hand, a simple straighton shot of the Reverend Dean of Tom’s alma mater (the venerable Frank Langella) solemnly carrying a disco ball to the school dance is laugh-out-loud amusing. The truth is out there, and it is that imagery is everything in Duchovny’s film. “House of D” recreates the uneasiness of adolescence divinely. Whether Tom is owning up to the fact that he has “small balls” (Lady assures him women prefer his type) or is trying to get his French teacher to say dirty words, you will squirm and smile because you’ve been there. The script is heavy on sentimentality but also on humor and honesty. It’s courageous because it tells it like it is—“Life is hard!” And with its keen understanding of the perils of puberty, a cohesive cast and a promising directorial turn by Duchovny, it is hard not to adore “House of D.”
BY ALICIA ELIZARRARAS Daily Titan Columnist
Have you ever noticed how within minutes of meeting someone new or reuniting with an old friend, the topic of your single status will come up? I call it the “single status walk-by.” The only people who ask you if you're dating someone are those who are dating someone themselves. And once they are done telling you how “someone will come along when you least expect it,” you feel obligated to ask them questions about their relationship. As if you really care how this person's significant other makes their living. Not only do singles have to be ready for the “single status walk-by,” they also have calendar days and special events to worry about. For instance, having to find a date for a wedding can be tedious for a single. And if you don’t find a date in time, you get cast to the single table. The “single situation,” becomes especially hard when you stop receiving invitations all together, due to the fact that you’re not in a rela-
tionship. Not only do singles have to struggle with weddings and holidays, it can also become frustrating on a day to day basis, due to those couples that only hang out with other couples. It had me wondering if once you become a couple, do you lose all interest in hanging out with singles? Perhaps it’s just that people in couples feel obligated to involve their mate in all activities. I have a friend who only invites me to do things when I’m dating someone. Why is my presence not enough? If my single presence makes my friend’s boyfriend uncomfortable, why can’t just she and I do something? I know, it’s because once you become a couple your priorities change and all of a sudden you have to schedule a time to see the friends you used to see every day. It shouldn’t matter whether you are with someone or not. Remember it’s not who you’re bringing that matters, it’s what your bringing. Singles can bring just as good a time alone than most who bring their significant others.
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Brazilian girls take listeners to paradise BY DESDEMONA BANDINI Daily Titan Staff
Picture this: The sky is a soft blue and the warm sun is beaming upon the turquoise colored ocean. You are at a cool beach bar in a tropical paradise, surrounded by hot men and topless women. The wind gently rocks your hammock as you sip on a tall blue drink that is topped with a pineapple wedge. In the background you hear an original blend of dreamy, danceable lounge music from a band called the Brazilian Girls. You think to yourself, in this moment everything is perfect. Okay, well maybe you aren't
on a vacation in a foreign tropical paradise, but if you throw on the new self-titled CD from the New York-based band the Brazilian Girls, you will find yourself exported to a delightful and hypnotic new world of exotic sound fusions that are so perfect you can almost taste the sea salt. The Brazilian Girls sultryvoiced lead singer, Sabina Sciubba is the only girl in the band and she is Italian but grew up in Germany. Keyboardist Didi Gutman is from Argentina, bassist Jesse Murphy is from California and drummer Aaron Johnston is from Kansas City, leaving no Brazilian girls to be found.
Louis XIV sports glam rock mojo BY RYAN TOWNSEND Daily Titan Managing Editor
However, the Brazilian Girls take their international influences and translate it into poetic electropop-dub-punk with ambient beats that are layered with horns, percussions and features 12 diverse songs in five different languages. If you have not caught their music, go to the store, pick up the CD and impress your friends with how you have your finger on the pulse of the latest hipness. You won't regret it.
Kiev constructs depth, creativity BY JAIMEE FLETCHER Daily Titan Staff
If you like Muse and Radiohead then you will love the clean, melodic sounds of Kiev. Its self-titled album will be a
must-have for those who love music with depth and creativity. This album combines upbeat rock songs with a few ballads to hold the interest of any rock-lover. With a sound that is radiofriendly, yet complex, Kiev’s music has the ability engross its listeners. Kiev’s sound is young and catchy but uses a keyboard element that opens up its music and takes it above typical rock-pop. Numerous key changes make the songs melodic but not monotonous. Simple drum beats make Kiev’s songs easy to listen to, but creative transitions give the music depth. The lead singer, Bobby Brinkerhoff, has a vocal tone that is similar to Muse’s lead singer Matthew
Bellamy or solo artist Jeff Buckley, but at the same time he has his own flavor. His voice has a nice tone, with strong dynamics. Currently unsigned, Kiev is Orange County’s newest up and coming band and is catching the attention of various labels. No matter where this band plays, the venue is packed with fans. Places like the Key Club in Los Angeles and Chain Reaction in Anaheim hold sold-out shows for this band on the rise to stardom. Kiev’s album is not yet available in stores, but it is available for downloading on the Internet and can be bought at one of its shows.
Packing for spring break road trip: cell phone, PDA? Check. Keys, wallet, sunscreen, Jack Daniels? Check. Glam-inspired, raucous and unapologetic partytime record by formerly unknown band? Check. San Diego’s Louis XIV revel in the kind of vacuous rock n’ roll that celebrates grimy hijinks, naked women and excessive substance abuse. Recorded in France and Southern California, The Best Little Secrets are Kept should be a tongue-incheek delight for anyone who feels that life was much better during Ford’s presidency. Analog production suits Louis XIV just fine, as the band rips through ten concise, balls-out odes to the joys of pilfering 1970’s AM catalog rock for inspiration. It would all be a joke, if the band wasn’t so damn good at it. “A Letter to Dominique” demands attention with its Bowiederived background wails and golden power chords while “God Killed The Queen” rolls with the charged energy of a single worth its weight in gold. Of course much of the band’s early buzz has been directed to-
wards “Finding Out True Love is Blind,” which is every bit as good as you read it was in SPIN. And yet, a glowing recommendation is still not in order. Unfortunately, the band’s attempt at balladry, “All the Little Pieces,” sounds like your kid brother’s Beatle’s cover band and the stoner-folk of “Ball of Twine” elicits nothing more than a casual “so what?” Also, Louis XIV’s somewhat disconcerting and one-dimensional attitude towards women will likely attract the type of fraternity fanboys responsible for the Woodstock ‘99 debacle. True, The Best Little Secrets are Kept sports three monumental singles but it will take a more cohesive album to prove that Louis XIV is not just a one-trick party machine.
Phantoms strength lies in pop delights BY RYAN TOWNSEND Daily Titan Managing Editor
Clearly aiming for global megastardom, Acceptance held out six years for a major label deal instead of taking the indie route. On their Columbia Records debut Phantoms, the boys from Seattle represent for aremo, that is arenaready emo, in much the same way their peers from The Juliana Theory did on Love. Unlike that godawful album though, Phantoms only occasionally veers into overthe-top-production hell and when it does the songs acquit themselves enough to be tolerable. When Acceptance sticks to its strengths, the band churns out smart-pop delights that are immediate and effective. The album opener “Take Cover,” melds Knapsack indie-pop melodies with big-budget sheen and buried deep in the track list, the brooding “So Contagious,” snaps and pops with sugar-rush
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intimacy. When the bands gets too ambitious for its own good, missteps like the Jimmy Eat Worldmimicking “In too Far” remind us that this kind of shit is jamming the airwaves like the new Puddle of Mudd. Still, it must be taken as a good sign that label executives supported the band’s choice to put its most substantial song, the moving, three-minute-epic “Gloria/Us Appearing,” last. They, like us, believe that Acceptance shows promise.
FASHION PITSTOP SALOME’S STARS ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Don’t be put off by a seemingly too-tangled situation. Sometimes a simple procedure will unsnarl all the knots and get you in the clear fast and easy, just the way the Lamb likes it. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s a good time to go through your work space -- wherever it is -- and see what needs to be replaced and what can be tossed (or at least given away) without a second thought. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Someone who disagrees with your position might try to intimidate you. But continue to present a fair argument, regardless of how petty someone else might be while trying to make a point. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might find yourself exceptionally sensitive to family matters this week. An issue could come to light that you had overlooked. Ask other kinfolk to discuss it with you. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You might have more
questions about a project (or perhaps someone you’re dealing with on some level) than you feel comfortable with. If so, see which can be answered, which cannot, and why. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) It’s a good time to clean up and clear out what you don’t need before your tidy self is overwhelmed by “stuff.” Then go celebrate the Virgo victory over clutter with someone special. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You might feel a mite confused about why something you were sure couldn’t go wrong didn’t go all right either. Be patient. Things soon move into balance, exactly as you like it. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) At this decision point, you could be moving from side to side, just to say you’re in motion. Or you could be considering making a move straight up. What you choose is up to you. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Although your finances should
be in an improved situation at this time, thrift is still the savvy Sagittarian’s smart move. Advice from a spouse or partner could be worth heeding. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Taking on a new challenge brings out the Goat’s skills in maneuvering over and around difficult spots. Best of all, the Goat does it one careful step after another. (Got the idea, Kid?) AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Your wellknown patience might be wearing thin because of a disturbing (and seemingly unending) problem with someone close to you. This could be a time to ask for help. Good luck. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Be careful about a new venture that lures you into a “just-look-and-see” mode. Be sure that what you’re being given to see isn’t hiding what you should be seeing instead. (c) 2005 King Features Synd., Inc.
STYLE SCOUT
Looking poor has never been so cheap and chic
BY KELLY HICKMAN Daily Titan Columnist
Google "bohemian chic" (or boho chic in short) and you're sure to find well over 11,000 pages dedicated to this year's hottest style. It's so hot in fact, fashion mavens Sienna Miller, Kate Moss and Kate Hudson have mastered the look, fashion mags both national and international are raving about it, and nearly every designer and label from Prada to Bebe to the GAP has incorporated the style into their spring, summer and fall lines. Here are five easy-to-follow ways on how to add some bohemian chic to your wardrobe. Rule #1. Master the mix—It's all about learning to mix vintage pieces with the new. Incorporate your designer pieces with your no labels. Moss pulled this off when she was seen wearing a pink designer minidress with a vintage rope belt.
Rule # 2. Embellishment is key— Boho chic, a.k.a rich hippie, requires you to have a certain luxe to your look without looking overtly dapper. You can get the best of both worlds by wearing one embellished piece with your outfit. Add a beaded belt to a simple cotton skirt or a pair of embellished ballet flats with slouchy jeans and a tee. Rule # 3. Make sure it's importedEthnic-inspired pieces are essential. Your outfit isn't boho if it doesn't have at least one ethnic piece. The earliest bohemians dating to the 19th century sported ethnic garments that showed off the distant lands they traveled. Pair a long, cotton gauze skirt with a Moroccan leather disk belt. Rule # 4. Pile on the accessories— In this case, the more the merrier. Layer necklaces with precious stones, wood pieces and beading. Wear anything from bright-hued chandelier earrings to big wooden bangles, and to earthy-ish cocktail rings. Rule #5. Stand-out and be creativeYour outfit should be just as bright as your accessories. Don't be afraid to mix your teals with your corals or your purples with your greens. Be creative with mixing the colors and schemes. Remember, the outfit should look effortless, but not be so.
BY RYAN TOWNSEND Daily Titan Managing Editor
Hobo chic is more a lifestyle than it is a well-defined list of fashion dos and don’ts. Unlike grunge, which declared with its early-90s flannel, tiedye and long, unkempt hair that it did not care about what people thought, hobo chic recognizes that no one is immune from pursuing some kind of identity through clothing. One exception to this would be my friend Jeffrey, who is in fact, homeless, and therefore much more concerned with daily survival than with his attire. I’ve been informed that I seem to have a decent grasp on this particular, post-modern fashion identity, so I’ll do my best to explain what hobo chic is, at least so far as I understand it.
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Rule #1 The key to successful hobo-chicness is accessories. Let me explain what I mean by this. Since many who ascribe to this lifestyle could in fact be mistaken for actual vagrants and hobos, they must take care to identify themselves with little details that are more Urban Outfitters than Under The Overpass. Examples would include cowboy belts, skinny ties, dirty designer jeans (from a sec-
ondhand store or Ebay of course) and vaguely punk-rock bracelets. A good jacket also goes a long way here. Rule #2 Unruly hair and beards are good. Unfortunately, one can only take this so far and my wife, growing weary of constant facial hair, occasionally requests that I shave. The key is to let yourself go, as if life has beaten you down, but care enough to shower every once in a while. Rule #3 If you drive a late-model car, foreign or otherwise, you are not hobo chic. Posers beware, one should only pilot pre-1995 American automobiles. Muted colors like brown or faded gold, and widespread rust are a key. Rule #4 If you are not below the poverty line, you can still legitimately dress hobo chic, but if over half of your wardrobe came from Southcoast Plaza, then I would assume that you are not one of the debt-starved, educated poor and should just stick to wearing Abercrombie.
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