Style

The Style section keeps you on point with the newest fashion trends, local boutique openings and the must-have beauty treatments (like the Keratin hair treatment by Giovanni & Pileggi) to hit Philly. We’ll interview designers and shop owners (we’re obsessed with Third Street Habit) that have helped make the city of Brotherly Love a fashion destination for East Coasters south of NYC.

Temple Mag Nails Anatomy of a Philly Geek

Temple Mag Nails Anatomy of a Philly Geek

By Chris Lipczynski | Published: January 23, 2013

A Temple Mag article focusing on Philly’s bustling tech scene has managed to pin down an exact representation of the average Philly geek. As Technically Philly points out, all that’s missing is the requisite Philly beard (and maybe a pair a smart phone gloves). Warning: Viewing this info-graphic will be akin Continue reading »

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South Philly Mural is Reborn: Introducing “Autumn 2: The Reckoning”

South Philly Mural is Reborn: Introducing “Autumn 2: The Reckoning”

By Chris Lipczynski | Published: January 15, 2013

It’s been almost one year since the hallowed “Autumn” mural at 9th and Bainbridge was cast into eternal darkness by new construction. Fortunately for its past admirers who fought doggedly to preserve the mural, artist David Guinn has been able to reprise his work at Fleisher Art Memorial on Catharine Continue reading »

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Can We At Least Agree on a King of Jeans Mural?

Can We At Least Agree on a King of Jeans Mural?

By Chris Lipczynski | Published: December 6, 2012

Developer Max Glass will soon usurp the King of Jeans throne to build a mixed-use apartment complex, which, for some strange reason, cannot feature the 30 square feet of pure hunkiness that currently adorns its facade. As we inch closer to the end, it’s become apparent that saving this beast from Continue reading »

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Rizzo Statue Gets Sexy New Outfit

Rizzo Statue Gets Sexy New Outfit

By TJ Creedon | Published: October 24, 2012

Local yarn bomber Ishknits outfitted a statue of former Philadelphia mayor Frank Rizzo with a bright pink bra and panties. The statue, located at 15th and JKF Blvd, was adorned with the lingerie only for a few minutes, actually three, to be exact. Streets Dept’s Conrad Benner got a chance to Continue reading »

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Father of Bacon Brothers Honored with 13th Street Mural

Father of Bacon Brothers Honored with 13th Street Mural

By AroundPhilly Staff | Published: October 18, 2012

We’re going to openly plead ignorance on this one: We did not know that Edmund Bacon, father to Michael and Kevin of the incomparable Bacon Brothers Band, was a crucial figure in the development of our city, serving as the Executive Director of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission from 1949 to 1970. Continue reading »

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Introducing Bandit Signs Remixed

Introducing Bandit Signs Remixed

By Chris Lipczynski | Published: July 2, 2012

There is a small plot of hell reserved for those who post illegal bandit signs, where, I’d imagine, large neon signs are repeatedly inserted into various orphasises of select souls. On earth, however, these offenders are free to pollute our city with impunity. Officials have continually refused to pursue these Continue reading »

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Ventnor Street Art Deemed “Too Rastifarian” for Ventnor Asshats

Ventnor Street Art Deemed “Too Rastifarian” for Ventnor Asshats

By Chris Lipczynski | Published: June 7, 2012

Government-backed street usually sucks. But in this case, when Elyssa Glenn was asked by the director of the Ventnor City Cultural Arts Center to art-ify a local utility box, the outcome was actually pretty sweet and surprisingly interesting. Too bad the locals thought it was the work of the devil. It took Elyssa Continue reading »

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