So, I must say that American Apparel is a fantastic idea. All American made clothing is what we certainly would like to think would work out, but honestly, ew. American designers are not represented very well in this store! Although I visited the on in Omaha, Nebraska and I'm not positive that all the stores have similar merchandise, I was utterly disappointed. Their clothes look, for a lack of a better word, cheap, but are pricy! Quote from founder, Dov Charney, "At American Apparel," Charney explains animatedly, "people can mix our basics into their wardrobe as they like..." I have to agree that SOME, a limited amount, of their items could certainly be intermixed with other fashions. I actually do enjoy some of their leggings, mostly because they're fun and I think will certainly find themselves on women. But that's my personal opinion, what's yours?


And, as usual, I have been hitting some hot spots around town on my week off. But one place I desperately want to go is a new little place called ELLA . It's an ungerground circus-style music parlor, complete with a big top domed ceiling, red-curtain wallpaper and a tiny little stage just inches off the ground. This is the kind of place my friends would HATE to love, but I secretly think they'd thoroughly enjoy something different. It just reeks sex, doesn't it? Haha! Located on 9 Ave A (between Houston and 2nd St)