Employee Picks

Sarah Shaoul From Black Wagon blackwagon.com Sarah’s online boutique, Black Wagon, specializes in hip clothes for babies and kids. Shopping for tiny clothing is certainly one perk to having a baby, but here are a slew of Sarah’s other baby-havin’ pros: • It’s easier to quit smoking: “Kids mean you’ll be spending less time in […]

Mark Bailey From Flux Salon 2038 SE Belmont Mark is someone you might consider listening to when it comes to your hair, and not just because he’s a stylist. He actually did the famously petulant Liam Gallagher’s hair once, and is still alive to tell the tale. (If it had been Noel, he would have […]

Mikki Spin and Danny Damage From Caught in Candy myspace.com/caughtincandy This electro-drag duo is fed up with pretenders who call themselves divas these days. Here are their diva album picks from back when real divas roamed the earth, ladies who were lethal and scandalous: • Grace Jones, Nightclubbing: “Her androgynous looks could kill.” • Amanda […]

Phil Coleman From Looking Glass Individual Smoking Cessation Counseling Some say that cigarettes are harder to kick than yayo; that’s why there’s this guy—a counselor who deals strictly with nic-fitters. These tips go out to the wannabe quitters: • Don’t even think about drinking: “Especially in the first month. You’ll lose your discipline before your third […]

John Blasioli abrokenspoke.com This well-groomed boy cranks out fine-tailored men’s clothing for Seaplane and Denwave. You may be fooled by his friendly demeanor, but be advised he does NOT want to see you rocking any of the following: • DON’T get creative with facial hair: “Shave or don’t shave. Don’t use your follicles for overly […]

Urban Scout mythmedia.org Whether it’s the bird flu or the oil peak, you’ve got to be ready for the oncoming apocalypse. You might’ve seen Urban Scout around town with his art collective, carrying signs and eating roadkill, and he recommends you prepare yourselves too: • Eat wild plants: “Gardening is great, but there’s already edible […]

Ken PowellHypnotist and Life Coach Ken experienced Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) every year for 10 years, so follow this veteran’s suggestions for a swift kick to SAD’s ass: • Don’t diagnose yourself: “As far as we know, only six percent of people get the real deal. Women and young people are hardest hit.” • Supplement: […]

Billy GalaxyFrom Moshi Moshi811 E Burnside Billy owns a hotspot for Japanese toys and apparel, plus Billy Galaxy’s Vintage Toys. He knows Japan, and here are his Japanese favorites: • Ninjas: “Possibly the most dangerous mammal in the world. Moshi Moshi is having an art show featuring them in February.” • Kappa: “Cryptozoological water sprite […]

J.C. EscudieFrom Hottieamps.com Your guitar might be hot, but your amp? Boring! J.C. makes amps that are anything but—they’re modified vintage toasters! He’s also got some shopping recommendations to ensure your gear is top-notch: • Reverend Guitars (www.reverenddirect.com): “Affordable electric guitars designed and built in Eastpoint, Michigan by Joe Naylor. These guitars sing like angels.” […]

Benjamin and Shannon Caulfield From L’Astra 22 NE 7th One wonders how this cute and pastry-savvy couple gets any work done at their restaurant, being acquainted with these exotic/erotic cookbooks and being at arm’s length of each other all day: • California Dish by Jeremiah Tower: “Bisexual adventure, megalomania, shit-talking, and rigorous menu planning.” • […]