From the Rockin’ Desk of Emilie Zanger
Issue #28
Heat wave
By Emilie Zanger
Published: June 1st, 2006 | 12:00am
SEXY THANG
Do you lust after literature? Does the mere thought of knitting boost your body temp? Designer Sarah Utter’s line of tees, buttons, messenger bags, and bumper stickers, available from buyolympia.com, lets you channel your inner bookworm babe or naughty knitter. Say it loud and proud.
(Reading Is Sexy messenger bag, $23.95, and Knitting Is Knotty button,
$1.25, buyolympia.com)
ROCK YER CHAKRAS
Who says yoga isn’t punk rock? Put a little heat in your Hatha and some anarchy in your Ashtanga on this electric-guitar yoga mat by Australian yoga gear company Yogurt Activeculture. Not only does the design kick some serious yogi ass, $1 from every purchase goes to charity. Because whose karma couldn’t use a little help?
(Six-String Mat, $65, yogurtactiveculture.com)
HANDS ON
Wrap the metric system around your little finger, and you’ll always know how you measure up. This adjustable sterling silver wraparound ring, designed and handmade by Sally Brock in Seattle, makes a sure-fit gift for crafty folks!
(Measuring Tape Ring, $50, fancyjewels.com)
HOT PINK PATOOTIE
Make these shocking-pink skivvies and their undercover message your secret weapon on days when you need a little extra reminder of your awesomeness. Take that, evil spawn bosses!
(Femme Vitale undies, 22 euros, which is about $27 U.S., mindwhatyouwear.com)
FOR GIRLS ABOUT TO ROCK, WE SALUTE YOU!
There won’t be any color wars at Girls Rock! Chicago’s first-ever urban summer rock camp, but I can’t wait to see the talent show! Following in the footsteps of the über-popular Rock‘n’Roll Camp for Girls in Portland, Oregon, this non-profit organization will host its inaugural camp session August 2–6 on the campus of Chicago’s Roosevelt University. The camp aims to help girls and young women learn to rock and roll, promote their bands, make friends, and develop a strong DIY attitude.
Highlights will include instrument instruction, fun workshops, performances, and the chance to form bands with girls from all over Chicago. Girls ages 9 through 16 from throughout the city are welcome, regardless of musical experience, background, or ability to pay. And even if you’ve just missed the age cut-off to be a camper, you can still be involved as a volunteer. Visit girlsrockchicago.org for more information. P.S. Venus is proud to be a sponsor of the camp.
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