international tapes

International Tapes is a new IDLM discovery that we're desperate to share. True to its name, the site features several compilations of music themed around distant times and locales. However, the content reaches further, with regular updates that review brand new music. Additionally, their mixtape series features a varied assortment of genres all calling for attention. Our current favorite is Darklands' goth mix. Overall, the site offers something well outside the familiar norm of online music media. See for yourself here.

INTERNET FRIENDS (SPECIAL EDITION): ASK SLUTEVER for IDLM

*SOMETIMES WHAT YOU NEED IS THE ADVICE OF A PROFESSIONAL

Sexpert blogger Karley Sciortino aka Slutever knows the answers to your most private and confounding sex issues, and now is your chance to ask! Karley brings her "Ask Slutever" column to IDLM and its about time we get personal. Email her your fuck-buddy woes, body issues, secret long lost crushes, and shameful slutty quandaries. We couldn't be happier to have this bombshell/guru as a guest contributor! Email her at karleyslutever@gmail.com with your QUESTIONS, and check out Slutever.com, to get a preview of her sexual prowess. 

FASHION FRIENDS: DREW and JORDAN of CORPSE CORPS

A combination of creativity and quality, Corpse Corps boards are truly functional art. These coffin shaped decks, hand made from maple, are a means of collaboration and artistic experimentation. We asked the Corpse Corps guys a bit more about their boards, and their dark side. 

Sarah: How did you guys go about starting this thing? All your production is by hand?

Drew: Jordan and I initially decided that we wanted to create our own

boards by getting ten uncut skateboard plies and shaping them in my

Greenwich Village basement apartment. We accidentally chopped up my

desk with a borrowed jigsaw in the process. Since then we have figured

it out a bit better.

Jordan: We personally hand-cut all our 10” wide decks in the Brooklyn

Navy Yards, spray paint them on the street, screen print them

ourselves, then apply a polyurethane coat to preserve the graphic and

reference old-school slick decks. We have a slightly narrower deck

that we get manufactured, too.

Sarah: The Corpse Corps images and blog are really oriented toward the

occult (pentagrams/skulls/spirituality), whats the connection between

the dark arts and skating?

Jordan & Drew : We grew up as pranksters, listening to Misfits and Iron Maiden,

painting walls, drawing, skateboarding, making ramps, having an

imagination, and rocking on the darker side of things. I don’t know

if there’s a direct correlation between the two it’s just what we’re

into.

Sarah: Your blog is pretty damn entertaining and says a lot about you guys.

Don't you think?

Jordan & Drew: Thanks. We try to pack it with original content on and off the board.

Sarah: So skating is unisex, but its generally a "man's world". Why is that?

Jordan & Drew: Its fine. Girls can definitely shred - its their choice, just as it

is anybody's.

Sarah: Your boards have a unique coffin shape. What kind of skating does

that make for?

Jordan & Drew: The most fun kind.

Sarah: What are your fashion-boners for girls?

Jordan & Drew: Sheer baggy top, good ass pants, and a good attitude.

Sarah: If you weren't a skater/designer/photographer what would you be?

Jordan: An explorer.

Drew: President. Or a fluffer.

Check out Corpse Corps decks and apparel in the SHOP

INTERNET FRIENDS: 4 NEW BLOGS TO BOOKMARK TODAY

Do you ever have the feeling that you're just scrolling through the same images over and over again? Does every post sound the same? Not to fear! Here are some blogs sure to make you hungry, turn you on, and get you inspired!

Bip Ling- This actress/model/dj/artist's blog is a refreshing departure from your average ambush of quasi model girls in heels. Bip makes art with humor and takes an approach that is both quirky and sophisticated. Not to be missed, watch out for this one!

Bleach Black- BB is the epitome of California cool. These girls know how to collage new looks into an exciting and cohesive fashion persona. Always highlighting new products with endless enthusiasm, Bleach Black is a destination for new inspirations.

Scanwich- Exactly what it sounds like! Amazing close up scans of one man's lunch quest. Although these images are artful, they're guaranteed to make you hungry just the same.

3Dollar- One girl's immaculately executed visual diary; her travels, her friends, her outfits, and her exploits! Endlessly entertaining, both glamorous and gritty all at once.

Slutever- The very honest, very graphic account of Karley Sciortino's sexual opinions. This progressive, highly stylish blog is like stumbling into a Richard Kern shoot. Karley's interviews, often with strangers, are informative and well written.

WE ARE SEEKING A NEW BLOG INTERN...IS IT YOU?

IDLM seeks an editorial intern to develop and assist blog content. We are looking for someone who is fashion minded and has a developed sense of personal style. This person would be doing research into new events and people, creating their own content as well as following up on leads. Do you have photo experience? Know a lot about culture? AND love clothes? The position is part time and entails maintaining of social networks.

IF that is you (and you live in NYC !)  please send the following:

 a short introduction,  your resume, 3 blogs you follow, and an image to represent yourself to Sarah@idontlikemondays.us

FALL IS HAPPENING IN THE SHOP: Miista Boots shot by Saga Sig

Miista is a fashion foward footwear brand based in Hackney, London. They've made waves doing incredible weaving and "drool worthy" heels. The Zelda boot is one of our favorite pieces for fall, shot above by fashion photographer/blogger Saga Sig. Saga's site is full of amazing ethereal work, and compliments the Zelda boot perfectly. A little bit mystical, a little bad-ass, and totally statement making. Follow our links to see Saga's site, and to shop the Zelda in the store!

nerd boyfriend

this innovative blog 'n shop concept draws influence from old video stills, vintage themed editorial work, and other sources to provide style inspiration. best of all, it does the retail work for you by linking to products that channel the look. check it out here.