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STYLE: TRACK FASHION
Get faded
Racy gear
To bleach: Throw jeans into a bathtub full of water with as much bleach as you want for the appropriate fade and let soak for 30 minutes to an hour. To stone wash: Throw jeans in the dryer with pumice stones and let the abrasive rocks rub off layers of denim. For mild fade: Soak jeans in water and salt. Wring and rub down with sandpaper. Dry in the sun. Wash and dry normally.
Dress the part of a true Speedway fan with these redneck-inspired ensembles. By Kimiko Martinez
kimiko.martinez@intakeweekly.com ou may be a white-collar professional during the week, but lord knows at race time you regress to fraternity hazing days, complete with beer bongs, lawn chairs and keg stands. You embrace your inner redneck. And you love it. So why not dress the part? We found just the gear you’ll need, but not at WalMart or Goodwill.
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For the gals
Model cars: Ashlee Mueller and R.J. Wall pose at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Close examination reveals Wall’s hair extensions for his faux mullet, installed by Katie Jones of Savvy Salon.
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Local dancers have been coming to Phyllis “Maxine” Shipley of Mean Maxine for 25 years. If you’re looking for something sexy to wear to the race, she’s the lady to see. What’s sexier than coordinating bikinis and miniskirt and minidress sets made for ladies who embody sexiness every night? Black and white checks, “I love racing” patches and race-inspired wear can also be custom-made. Tank dress, $58; “I love racing” halter-bikini top/shirt set, $72; red with black-and-white check bikini, $45; leg tie garter, $9; at Mean Maxine, 1614 N. Lynhurst Drive.
For the guys
You know you’ve still got your favorite Black Sabbath tee stuffed in your closet somewhere. Just in case you’ve lost it and don’t have the patience to browse through racks of faded T-shirts at thrift shops, just grab an über-soft cotton Trunk tee in vintage concert designs for AC/DC, Pink Floyd or David Bowie, $85 at Dolce, 811 Broad Ripple Ave. Complete the look by grabbing an old pair of jeans, toss them in the dryer with some pumice stones and cut off the legs for some Joe Dirt-esque cutoffs.
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Rink minx STYLE: DERBY CHIC
From fishnet to plaid miniskirts, roller girls have a fashion all their own. By Kimiko Martinez
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here are a few great things about roller derby — brawls, bitchiness and badass skaters. But part of what draws the crowd are those hot outfits. Nice, normal girls morph into their roller derby alter egos not only in name (think: Megan Enemies, Di N. Pain, Jule B. Sorry, Felon of Troy, etc.) but also in costume. Although teams have uniforms, players are allowed to modify them to fit their personalities. And during practices and promotions, roller girls are usually wearing their own ensembles, like the ones we’ve pulled together.
Betty Rumble: OK, maybe it’s not as old school as the Flintstones, but the fishnets are blue (Betty’s favorite color) and the dress is vintage-inspired. Dress, $30 from DEB at Greenwood Park Mall, blue fishnet tights, $5.95 from Future Shock, 6323 Ferguson St., skull leg warmers, $6.99 from Hot Topic, Castleton Square Mall.
Angelina Rolie
Angelina Rolie: Playing up one’s assets has worked for Mrs. Almost-Pitt, and it’s worked for plenty a roller derby girl. Cincher top by Tripp, $46 at Future Shock, matching polka dot mini skirt by Tripp, $32 at Hot Topic, hot pink fishnet tights, $5.95 at Future Shock, pink star tall socks, $10 at Future Shock.
Sixx Vixen
Sixx Vixen: There’s nothing like showing off your evil side in devil-red. Red pin-up dress with Day of the Dead skeleton print, $48 at Future Shock, red fishnet tights, $5.95 at Future Shock, black-andred-striped leg warmers, $6.99 at Hot Topic.
Ro Lynn Heads:
Betty Rumble Michelle Pemberton / INtake; Model: Toni Carr, a.k.a. Joan of Dark
Skulls and crossbones are a favorite with many derby girls. Gray buttonup work shirt, $36 at Future Shock, strapless skull top, $24 at Hot Topic, gray-striped skull socks, $10 at Future Shock, hot pink fishnet tights, $5.95 at Future Shock, pin-striped miniskirt, $7.99 at DEB.
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Thursday, June 29, 2006 INtake
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S T Y L E : B E YO U R O W N BAT M A N
Hurry to the ‘super’ market Have heroic aspirations? Arm yourself with these superhero gadgets.
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f Jack Black can be a superhero (of sorts) and Toby Maguire can go from playing a “Pleasantville” good boy to a kick-ass arachnid-power-endowed hero, then there’s hope for you, too. You don’t have to be born with superpowers. (Just look at Batman!) But it might help to have a couple of tools on your utility belt.
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Cell phone covers
Every superhero has a dedicated line for the commissioner! But landlines are so outdated. Come on, even superheroes need time for a little R&R. Red covers $14.99 and up at Cellular Accessories, Circle Centre.
Rimmed glasses
Need an alter ego? Grab a pair of rimmed glasses and some office drone duds and you’re ready to go. Salt Optics glasses are even made from bulletproof materials — the best for both worlds. $295 and up at Urbane Optical, 429 Massachusetts Ave.
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Speedtrap Tracker Radar Detector
The last thing you need on your way to a rescue mission is a speeding ticket. Spot police surveillance up to two miles away. $150 at Brookstone.
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SoundShield 250 Noise-Canceling Headphones
It’s been a long day of crime fighting and you just want some peace and quiet. But that damn super-hearing has you up all night. Grab a relaxation CD and drown out the ambient noise. $150 at Brookstone.
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Spion Orbitor Electronic Listening Device
Super hearing crapping out on you in your old age? Never fear, this gadget lets you hear conversationlevel sounds from up to 300 feet away. $59.95 at Sharper Image. Submitted photo
The Superhero Handbook
Just because you fell into a vat of toxic waste and now have this inexplicable ability to ______ doesn’t mean you’re ready to get out there and kick butt. Michael Powell, author of “The Low Brow Guide to World History” and “101 Diseases You Don’t Want to Get,” tells readers how to develop their superhero potential and more. $9.95 at Barnes & Noble.
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De-FIB-ulator Portable ‘Lie Detector’
Don’t have a lasso of truth? Lacking the psychic power to discern when people are fibbing? Just bring this little guy along and you’re all set. $49.95 at Sharper Image.
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Thursday, September 21, 2006 INtake
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STYLE: CUSTOM CLOTHING
MAKING IT PERSONAL Custom clothiers make it easy to make a fashion statement. By Kimiko Martinez
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t was the classic prom blunder: Showing up in the same dress as another guest. But the quest for maintaining a unique style continues well into adulthood. There’s nothing worse than arriving somewhere to find someone else with the exact same snarky T-shirt, signature shoes or bold skirt. I mean, heaven forbid! So how does one avoid this fashion faux pas? Simple. Go custom.
Express what you’ve got, oh baby, ready or not! Why would you do it yourself when you can have someone else do it for you? When you want to stand out, Jamie Lee Dampier is your girl. The 22-year-old Greenwood, Ind., native has been designing clothes her whole life. She’s designed one-of-a-kind dresses for special events and is currently creating custom corsets and bustiers made from Colts jerseys. A rhinestone junkie, Dampier’s main business lately has been her bedazzled shoes — mostly slip-on Vans and old-school, hightop Chuck Taylors. “When I was (living) in New York, I just wore them and people would stop me,” Dampier said.
Rhinestoning starts at $40, but Dampier said she’s done a pair that cost $300. “They were full-on covered,” she said. “People think it’s too expensive ($95 is the standard price for her brand new, custom slip-on Vans), but I’m putting at least $40 worth of rhinestones on there. And these are the Swarovsky crystals, not the cheap ones.”
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Every girl’s crazy ’bout a sharp-dressed man: Brett Evans, 23, haberdasher for Tom James Co., shows fabric swatches he offers his clients.
Pret-a-porter? OK, but not today!
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Rhinestone cowgirl: Jamie Lee Dampier shows off her sparkly custom Chuck Taylors, $115. Above, from top: One side of a reversible hat, $45, crystalcovered vans, $95, other side of reversible hat, $45.
Eimaj Designs by Dampier: eimaj designs.talkspot.com or Eimajdesignsby dampier@yahoo .com
Standing out from the crowd is great. But half the appeal of custom clothes is the custom fit. Heck, back in the day there weren’t retailers to walk into. You couldn’t just buy things off the rack; you either had to make it yourself or go get your garments made. While not as common as it once was, made-justfor-you clothing is still alive and kicking, according to Brett R. Evans, a haberdasher (a fancy way of saying custom clothier) for Tom James, a custom clothing company specializing in business attire. For his mainly CEO/attorney/business big wig-type clients, having a one-of-a-kind suit
is only one of the perks of buying custom. Not having to go shopping and knowing you’ll get a perfect fit are two of his other big selling points. “We take 12 to 14 measurements (more than 20 for women), including the angle of the shoulders, a person’s pitch . . .. Posture definitely affects how a sportscoat or blazer fits and lies,” he said. Similar to a personal shopper, Evans does provide consulting and styling while guiding clients through the hundreds of different styles Tom James sells. But unlike a personal shopper, who’s buying things off the rack, Evans’ clients get garments that are constructed with their bodies in mind, every step of the way.
Tom James: www.tomjames.com or (317) 571-9191.
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unday may be April Fool’s Day, but few of us want to look like honorees. We rounded up six no-fail basics that every closet should have, all year round. Wear these and you’ll always be in style.
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A great pair of jeans
When you find the perfect pair, you know it. And you’ll likely live in them. So don’t be scared to spend the dough for great denim that makes you feel like a million bucks. Local stylist/designer Stephen Garstang still loves his Levi’s, but recommends a darker wash and a good fit for men, while a jean that fits more like a trouser is a great, timeless, sophisticated look for women. Jane Holowach, men’s manager at Frankey’s, suggests a straight leg with a slight bootcut and dark wash for a classic, never-fail look, like these.
You have to try really, really hard to mess up a white tank and jeans: White tank, $8.50, and bootcut jeans, $29.50, both at Old Navy.
The white button-down shirt Another must-have for both sexes. Mix and match with jeans or slacks for a more casual or dressed-up look. Easy to care for and always looks classy, local fashion stylist Courtney Zoller said.
A luxe version of the basic white tank (below), this is the Theory Lennie tubular, $90 at Saks Fifth Avenue.
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The black suit An essential for both men and women. Wear it with a button-down and you’re ready for an interview. Pair it with a T-shirt for a more casual look. Or pull the pieces apart and wear the blazer with jeans and the slacks for work or after-work activities. For women, Zoller recommends Theory. “Every fashionista knows that Theory has the best black suit,” she said. An added bonus: Theory’s fabrics remain the same year to year, so if you buy a jacket now and come back in two years for the pants, they’ll still match. Men’s black suit by Helmut Lang, trousers $322 and blazer $722 at Frankey’s.
The polo Thank goodness collars are finally back where they belong: turned down. A brief, hideous “collar popping” run among the younger crowd has died down, but the polo is always going to be a staple in men’s closets. Holowach suggests a nice neutral with a great fit, such as a J. Lindeberg polo, $67 at Frankey’s.
Sources Courtney Zoller, (317) 716-7485 or www.myspace.com/styleforlife. Frankey’s, 1300 E. 86th St., , (317) 580-1111 or www.frankeys.com. Old Navy, multiple store locations listed at www.oldnavy.com. Saks Fifth Avenue, 8701 Keystone Crossing, (317) 816-0171 or www.saksfifthavenue.com.
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[EXCUSES, EXCUSES] TAKE US OUT TO THE BALLGAME . . . What is it this year? Do you have an ingrown toenail? Did you wake up with four flat tires? According to a survey by the Aluminum Can Council, 60 percent of guys say they’ll do anything to make it to opening day at the baseball diamond. More than half of them between the ages of 21 and 35 plan to celebrate opening day by skipping some or all of their work day. So long, lame excuses. Fellow sports fanatics at the Aluminum Can Council offer the Canned Excuse Engine. Simply log on to www.thecanfan.com, come up with an alibi, and get ready to warble “Take Me Out to the Ballgame.” — T.J. Banes
J. Lindeberg trenchcoat, $347 at Frankey’s.
The trench
The tank
Whether you’re singing in the rain or just need a lightweight coat for spring or fall days, the trench is a timeless piece with great shape. It’s also one of those pieces that’s making a major comeback this season. “It’s a must-have for spring this year,” Zoller said. “Many designers are even putting dresses down the runway this year with that same shape.” Men can’t go wrong with a trench either. Sleek long lines work with a suit or over something more casual.
For Zoller, a white cotton tank is a basic that does the trick. This versatile piece (for women only, guys) “works with a skirt for summer, looks great with pearls and looks sexy with jeans,” Zoller said.
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