Classic Clean.

The Stan Smith.

A classic clean sneak that will never fail you.

I know that I have already posted about The Stan Smith from Adidas before but it's so clean that I feel I have to do it again. That and the fact that I am ill. And when being ill everything is a lot of work. Just sleeping is painful at the moment. So this is for the people who have missed the Stan Smith sneaker.

This sneaker is one if not THE tennis sneaker. It carries the name of Stan Smith who was one of the biggest tennis players of all times. The classic lines and the crisp white and tennis green makes it a sneaker that will work everywhere and at any time. So if you're ever in doubt about which sneaker to get. Check out one of the many variations of the Stan Smith.

Now it's time for me to sleep the feverish sleep. I hope I don't get nightmares and wake up every five minutes like I did last night. It's painful, that's all I can say.

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The Caipirinha.

Sweet and Sour.

The all time favorite of The Republic of Germany. This is what I think when someone says drinks.

I know what you're thinking, you're thinking that this is a summer drink. It is. I'm not saying anything against that, what I am saying is that in times of darkness and cold we need to be reminded about warmer times. We sometimes need to feel that there will be another summer. With that logic it's time for a Caipirinha.

This is how you do it. Cut half a lemon in four wedges. Put the lemon in a glass and poor 4 teaspoons of crystal sugar over the wedges. Use a muddle or a wooden spoon to press the lemon and sugar together. Poor crushed ice to the rim of the glass and then poor in 5 cl of cachaca. Stir and you're done. This is the original recipe, as it's served in Brazil. Here bars serve the drink with lime. That also tastes good, just make sure they use cachaca (the sugarcane spirit) and not something else.

The Caipirinha is so well liked here in Germany that it's gotten a nickname that is known to all, The Caipi. Because of it's popularity you can get it anywhere and often to a good prize. And since the Caipi is ordered a couple of times a night the bartender should have gotten the hang of it by now.

I really do need to be reminded that after winter comes spring so I'm definitely gonna enjoy a Caipi later on tonight.

Have a great weekend and don't hurt yourself under the influence of sugar and alcohol.

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Black Shirt with White Collar.

Like a White Collar Criminal.

The simplicity of white on black. There is something English over the whole thing.

A lot of us are stuck between our young style and a style that could be considered more grown up or adult. We still like the type of clothes that we had before but we are also looking around for something else. I haven't decided what that would be just yet, but there is not just one way to go.

One could try to combine the two. Or you can simply wear what the hell you want, when the hell you want to. If you have the means to have different styles on different days then you should do that. It makes the whole thing more fun.

And you should start with a black shirt with a white collar. The contrast between the white and the black makes the white look brighter and the black darker (he same goes for other color combos). What you get is a very clean shirt. A shirt with a more grown up look. And if you get a good one then this type of shirt will be good on it's own, you will not need a tie for instants.

In my mind this shirt is a key to a style that take inspiration from a English criminal look. Think London scam artist and the rest is merely organisation questions. After all the English have known for a long time how to have a grown up style, even the criminals.

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Damien Rice.

Cannonball.

"When you know that you just don't know."

This is the type of music that can get you down on a Sunday or that can make a walk just that much more bittersweet. Somehow there must be a part in us all that wants to get that feeling. I don't know why. Most of the time we search for happiness, but sometimes It's like we are putting effort into getting sad.

It's simply a nice song. I think I will listen to it one more time.

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Adidas Scarf.

It's blowing cold out there.

If you have the cash, you should keep yourself warm with this scarf from Adidas Originals.

The scarf is a important piece, it does not only keep your throat and neck warm but it also compliments your style. That is if it's the right one. Get the wrong one and everything else you're wearing will look like shit. Okey, maybe not shit but it will not make you look better.

One way to go is to get a lot of different scarfs so you always have one that will go with what you're wearing. Another way to go would be to get one maybe two that are fairly neutral in color that can be combined with almost anything. Like this one from Adidas. Black and white with a cool pattern. It seems pretty big as well which makes it something to have all winter. The only down side with this one is (as it so often is) the prize. 200€ they want for it. I can hardly believe it. 200€!, damn. They try to justify it with the fact that it's made from cashmere. But still, that is damn expensive.

I will not get this one but I will try to get something like it. It will not be easy. It's always hard to find exactly what you are looking for.

Why did I go and lose my scarf?

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Reebok The Pump.

Twenty Years of Pumping it Up.

Twenty years ago Reebok launched the Pump. One of the classics that is now riding the wave of retro sneakers. It's been made in a lot of different colors but this is the original.

The Pump is a clean sneaker, actually one of the few times that Reebok got it right. It combines white, blue and orange. Which is one of the better color combos. But this is truly a classic. It has been seen in movies, TV-show and of course on the basketball courts. Back then people really used this sneak for playing ball, something that is probably not happening today.

It is a good sneaker that will go well with almost anything, one just has to watch out. Combining The Pump with to "freaky" clothes might make you look like a kid. You might end up looking like a 80's brat trying to hard to fit in with the cool guys on the basketball court. But then again that might be exactly the look a lot of people are going for. All I'm saying is that it doesn't work for everyone. Everyone can't pull that off.

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Tequila Shots.

Mexican Stand Off.

Drinking Tequila Shots can be dangerous. The risk of getting hurt is high.

Tequila is one of the hard liquors that is fairly easy to drink straight. To drink a tequila shot in the classical way you need salt and lemon wedges. You simply put a little salt on your hand between the thumb and the index finger. In the same hand you also hold a lemon wedge with the index finger and the thumb. You hold the shot in the other hand. Then you start by first licking up the salt, then you drink the tequila and as a finish you suck on the lemon wedge. The three tastes goes very well with one another.

My personal favorite way of drinking a tequila shot is that of the once world famous tennis player Björn Borg. To do that you first lick up the salt, then you drink the shot, but instead of sucking on the lemon wedge you simply smash it across the room.

Just remember to be careful, tequila has a way of going straight to the head. So be wary of people who suggest having a tequila drinking competition. It can easily end up in a Mexican stand off situation where everybody involved will feel pain.

It was some time ago since I felt that pain, but I can still remember it. Back when I used to drink tequila every weekend I could drink an entire bottle without a problem. I know I can't do that now but if the opportunity arise I will surly give it a try.

And with that I would like to say -Have a great weekend and I will see you on Monday with more of...

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Picture Lamp.

Design Your Own Light.

Small, simple and clean. Sure to brighten up the room.

A room always need a lot of light, especially this time of year. A room needs a big source of light for when you're cleaning. It also needs smaller lights to make the room look good. This lamp is the second kind, it's purely a decorative source of light. It's the type of lamp that you can put in a bookshelf to brighten it up or something to hang on the wall. It's not that big so you can also put many of them next to each other. It's actually only 8,2cm x 8,2cm x 13,5cm big. But what it lacks in size it makes up in looks.

The idea with this lamp from Komat is to make your own design. You simply put a picture, a message or a drawing between the two shards of Plexiglas and you have a individual deco lamp that you can change when ever you like it. But keep in mind that the light illuminates the picture from behind, so you should probably go with an already bright picture.

This is something that I would put in my bookshelf if the prize was a bit kinder. But to you that have cash and lots of it, I say - Go for it!

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Röyksopp.

This Must Be It.

Another one from Röyksopp. A bit darker a bit colder.

This Must Be It comes from the album Junior, the same album as one of my favorite songs (Happy Up Here) is on. Röyksopp has managed to bring a nice sound that works well with Karin Dreijers extraordinary voice. A voice that can be hypnotising at times. And the result becomes something that can be described as a darker and sadder chill-out music.

But seen in the right mood it's not a negative song. More like a song to put as a soundtrack for an old memory. But it's not something that you should listen to when you're feeling alone in a big empty room. Do that to often and you're not gonna be a fun person. Or a happy one at that.

Anyways, it's time to kick back, play the song and enjoy.

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Good with fall. Part 5.

The Dinner.

Food and friend, what can be a better way to spend a Tuesday evening.

So far November has been a classic fall month. Leaves on the ground, rain and a couple of rays of sun. We can all feel that the even darker time is on it's way. But before I start talking about fat men in red and what to get your dad this year, let's just see what can be good with fall one more time.

I have heard people saying that the best way to the heart is through the stomach. And I can understand that. I mean the breastplate is very hard to get through so it's logical to cut up the stomach in order to reach the heart. Less bone that's in the way. But if you're not preforming surgery I would recommend something Italian to get to someones heart. A nice Italian pasta dish to be specific.

It's not that hard to have a nice dinner. Like most things the preparations are important. Meet up with the one or the ones that are cooking directly after work. Go to the a bit nicer supermarket (you know, the one where they actually have all the ingredients) and do the shopping. Buying food is always more fun with friends. Feels less of a chore. Oh, and what's really important is to get a good wine. Because if you somehow mess up the food you at least have some good wine.

When you're back in the kitchen, start the cooking. Follow a recipe that looks good. Drink some of the wine as you are cooking. Just see the whole thing as one of Jamie Oliver's TV-shows. In fact, why not dress up as Jamie Oliver and try to act exactly like him. I would be rolling on the floor laughing if one of my friends did that. Of course that might depend on the performance. But still fun.

When you are done with the cooking it's time to just enjoy the food. Time to enjoy the company of the people or person you're with. When removing stress and just taking it easy any dinner will be something that's good with fall.

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Adidas Forum Mid Plant Pack

Plant a didas.

Sneaker Monday is here with a Adidas sneak that is so clean i actually gets a bit dirty. Strange how things can work out.

Earlier this year Adidas released a line of sneaker that are suppose to be inspired from nature. They took five different classics and remade them in all white with a brown sole. And to top if of the only details are the Adidas logo turn into a plant.

This is the kind of sneaker that I like. Clean lines all in white. To bad that it's so expensive. A normal Forum mid can be bought for around 80€, but for this one you need to pay out and extra 50€. But then again an extra 50 might not be so bad since you get the false feeling that this shoe some how will be good for the environment. It has a plant on it, it must be ecologically friendly.

Playing on such things is dirty. It's to be expected from a multi international corporation. I would get angry but they keep making such clean sneakers. Damn you Adidas!

On a different note, How was your weekend? All I can say about mine is that you should have seen me. I managed to do some great party moves on my way down the stairs. It might not have been pretty. But it was one of those things that I wish was on tape. Kind of.

And remember. You stay classy Internet!

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The Bloody Mary.

A Drink and a Meal.

The red drink that brings the taste combination of vodka and tomato. Perfect for Friday the 13Th.

Another classic that will make any Friday a good one. Here goes. 4cl of vodka in a highball glass with ice. Fill up with tomato juice. Add one dash of celery salt,Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce and lemon/lime juice. Then if you like it a 1/8 of a tea spoon of horseradish. Garnish with a celery stalk and a lemon/lime wedge and you're all set.

The origin of this cocktail is disputed. Some say it was invented in the 20's in Paris and others say that this is a drink from New York. Either way it's a tasty drink. And as it contains tomato juice it also makes you full. It's like a snack or a small meal. That is probably why it's often used as a pick-me-up for the day after. Gets rid of the hangover and you don't have to eat breakfast. Perfect for the person on the go.

But a Bloody Mary is a drink that should be enjoyed in the evening. Don't be afraid, order it tonight and you might not need that 5pm french fries serving.

Tonight I'm going to the Sushi Club. The only question is if Sushi works well with Bloody Marys.

Have a great weekend! And remember that there is an entire world out there just waiting for you.

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The Simple Chair.

Sit with Style.

Multifunction made easy, a chair that doubles as a small shelf.

This "Number Seven Chair" by Jacobsen is a classic. 3 million was manufactured of the original and since then there have been a number of remakes and copies. With all right. It's a clean, basic form and it will work with every type of design scheme.

The last couple of years furniture like this has had a big revival. Different forms of pressed wood furniture. You can see them in design stores everywhere. They have a 60's/70's feel to them. Even if this chair hit the market in the 50's.

A chair like this will look good all on it own. Put it at the table or use it as a shelf to put something small on. Your bag or a plant. Anything that you think deserves a spot of it's own. I think I would use a chair like this as a night stand. A perfect place for an alarm clock.

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Junior Senior

Move Your Feet.

They might be from Denmark, but I'm not gonna hold it against them.

Simply a great song. I rediscovered it the other day when I asked a friend for songs that would cheer me up. It worked. Not only because of the song itself but also because of the video. Nice pixel art that could have been taken directly from a NES game.

Check the stick figures dancing, some of those moves could easily be used on the dance floor. The thing that really makes this video is the squirrel. A Delorean driving, hoarse jumping, booze drinking son of bitch of a squirrel. Why didn't I think of that.

Jesper "Junior" Mortensen and Jeppe "Senior" Laursen are now working on their own solo projects. We will see if they manage to come up with something as good as this song.

Don't stop the beat.

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The Garlic Tea.

Tea with Garlic.

It sounds disgusting, even terrifying. But it cures what ills ya.

There are good things with autumn but there are also things that are awful. One of those things is a cold. A cold hits you with no mercy. Headaches, coughing and a sore throat. When you think about it it's strange that we can go into space but we can't fix a normal cold. When technology fails, you need to find a different way.

One of the worst things with a bad cold is the sore throat. You know the one that makes it hard to breathe and impossible to swallow. Sure, cough drops might soothe a couple of minutes. But do you want something that really works you need to go with the garlic tee.

This is what you need to do. Boil water. Put tea of choice in the hot water. Press two or more garlic cloves in the tea. Then two teaspoons of honey. Stir and let is stand for a couple of minutes. Now you have a homemade remedy that will make you breathe with ease again.

This secret from the highlands of Sweden needs some getting use to. But when you have, a cold will not get the better of you.

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Nike Blazer High Vintage

Like when it began.

Dirty Vintage that brings you back to the days of Sneakers past.

Nike seem to be the only ones that are putting things out there. In this weeks Sneaker Monday we have the Nike Blazer. It's a clean high top with black on grey leather. The sole is out of vulced gum with what seems to be pre-made discolorations. So for the person that is not a fan of fresh out of the box sneaks this one is ready to go. I especially like the orange swoosh on the tongue.

This sneaker will go very well to any style. But for you skinny jeans boys and girls this one or a sneaker like it will truly be a addition to your collection.

Did you all survive the weekend? I almost didn't. But hey, before you know it another one will be right here. So keep you head high and you will reach higher heights.

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The Gin and Tonic.

Drink it up.

6cl of gin. Ice. Tonic. And a lime wedge. So simple, it works every time.

This classic long drink is a drink that works every time. Weather it be in a expensive hotel or neighborhood bar. A Gin and Tonic will not break the rules of etiquette. Irregardless on where you are in this world there will always be a norm and a standard. In Berlin, beer is that norm. And normally it's the norm for all men to drink beer. But what if you don't like beer or you just don't feel like drinking beer one evening?

The long drink list can sometimes be to much. The strange names don't tell how it will look or how good it will taste. The solution is simple. Order a Gin and Tonic. Tastes good, looks good and it's sure to work.

Just leave it to the English to turn a cure for malaria into a drink that will always be in style. Back in India during the British colonization malaria was wide spread. Tonic contains quinine which helps against malaria. But the tonic at the time didn't taste so good so to help it go down they put some gin in the mix.

And it's because of the simplicity and the fact that 1800's high society created it that makes this one a classic. A classic that I plan to enjoy this evening and maybe even the evening after that. I dare say it's weekend in Berlin. Ta and Cheerio!

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Neon Green Shoe Laces.

Mr Lacy.

We can just run and hide or we can stand up and fight the darkness.

The fashion circle might be going away from the 80's but there is still time. And what is more 80's than something in a nice neon color? Sure it might count to late 80's maybe even early 90's, but who really cares about the exact second when we have a chance to use them once more.

The only thing to think about is not to use to much. You have to have a specific style to make a neon colored jacket work. What will not be to much is a pair of shoe laces. They can either make your old sneakers look cool in a retro way or they can make all eyes turn to your new sneaks.

But that is not all. Some bright colors will help in the fight against the darkness. The darkness that the season is giving us. Also against the darkness that we chose with our clothes. Everybody is walking around in black and dark blue. It doesn't help. It's dark enough as it is. I must admit that I to am walking around in black clothes, but to my defence I am also sporting neon green shoe laces.

Now all that is needed is a way to incorporate some neon color somewhere else to make it match.

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Phoenix.

1901

The Pop/rock/electro tunes from Phoenix are about to hit the city.

Soon Phoenixs tour will hit Germany and Berlin. A lot of people will surely be standing in line to see them. Since the band has been getting good reviews it's just a matter of time before they get to play the really big arenas. Which is probably their aim.

They have been influenced by bands like Air, Cassius, Empire Of The Sun and Daft Punk and combined that with a classic rock band setup. What you get is a mix that is nice to listen to.

Can't say that I'm such a big fan that I will get tickets, but I like this song. So have a listen and forget about whatever could be troubling you.

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A Clockwork of Orange.

Alex and his Droogs.

Kubricks film adaption of Anthony Brugess book might not be that far away. At least not when it comes to the electro scene.

When seeing many of the artists that make it big in the electro scene I can't help but to think of Alex and his droogs. People seem to have opened up their minds to a fashion that not long ago would have bin seen as strange.

Only the other day at Halloween I saw not one but two Alex. But that was not all. At least 20 or more were dressed in a way that easily could have been taken from one of the street gangs in A Clockwork Orange. Sure, at Halloween it's not strange to see a Alex but to see so many in a club that is not fully branded as a electro club. That means that this fair city must be overcrowded with people just waiting to put on the bowler hat. A bowler hat or sparkling military jacket.

The Droogs of Berlin do not look as hard as Alex's but thank to places like Bar 25 it is just a matter of time before you will see them on a weekend that is not carnival.

So, Stanley probably had it right. Soon we will be sitting in a bar like The Korova Milkbar getting really for a bit of the old ultra-violence.

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Nike Dunk High North Pack.

Ice Cold.

When it gets colder the sneaks get warmer.

Ah Monday, the sneakiest day of the week. This time around it's another Nike high top on the menu. Classic Nike high top design with a blue, black and white color combo makes this a very clean sneaker. The black is leather so they should keep warm and hopefully dry as well. Simple but powerful. An addition to any sneaker collection.

As I pointed out in previous Sneaker Monday posts, the sneaker market change with the seasons. No more is white the color of choice. The sneaks that come out now are darker. I personally am not a fan of this. But what can you do. Keep looking.

And when I've bin looking around I have noticed something new. The latest trend among the sneaker companies is to combine sneakers with normal shoes. Half sneak half boot and so on. Or sneakers but in leather and with colors that make them look nothing like a sneak. We will see if they can make a cool one. I haven't seen a single one that looks really good.

And now to try to recover from the weekend. It's hard to realise that the older you get the harder the hang over hits you. But Karaoke was fun...

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