This is for the Gen X-er out there who woke up one day in her late 30's, looked in the mirror (age spotted face and heavy hips), and realized she had no idea what happened to her former self. The self that knew all the cool bands - including which indie label they were on. The self that knew where to find a fabulous outfit - not from a mall. The self that heard from a friend about a hot artist doing some cool shit. The self that knew a great place for kick ass beers on tap. The self that was young, carefree, and had the time to stay up on all things "cool."
Careers, bank accounts, wives, husbands, divorces, kids, dogs and everything else got in the way. And now look at ya. You got no idea that there is anything decent to listen to other than lame ass faux alternative bands like Linkin' Park and NickleBlink311whatever the fuck. And the only "funky" fashion you're finding is at a place called Forever 21. And honey, you ain't 21 anymore.
This site is your key to freedom. You may want just a taste of cool, so you feel like all is not lost. Or you may be full on ready to live cool again. Either way, you'll find what you need here. Music, movies, media, politics, fashion, culture and - of course - drinkin'...I'll do my best to bring it to you byte sized.
Times have changes since our days of making sure you knew which gate to meet your friends at for the show or you were screwed. Perhaps it's made the next generation lazy and less responsible, but regardless of your take on technology, it's here to stay. You can either embrace it or not. I've chosen to use it to - in the face of tee-ball games, bath time and boring-ass meetings - somehow keep us cool.
Oh, heck I'm older than genX and completely relate to That 70's Show as my peeps, but am lucky enough to have married the best guy on the planet -- he finds new music for us to listen to, still makes me laugh daily, and has a great job that pays him well enough that I can stay home, raise the kids and dabble in my artsy business that I sheepishly refer to as "A hobby I sometimes get paid for." What's cooler than that?! Marry well people and tough it out, you'll find that everything gets better with age!
ReplyDeleteAlso, remember to keep in touch with those friends you find along the way that you truly love to hang with i.e., Coolotta Maximus, even if they do fly south and never return ; )
Two Style Tips:
Although Anthropologie is a chain, it truly has fabulous clothes and home decor. Now that you're older and can afford it, try it!
Another interesting button use (see CM's button post) is this vintage dresser treatment -- http://www.greenlifestyle.biz/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=75&products_id=665 -- I've seen it for sale on many sites anywhere from $800 to $1500 however, I think that anyone can create it for a fraction of the cost. It's on my To Do list!