Monday, August 11, 2008
Age: 31
Sign: Taurus
Hometown: Topeka
Time in Lawrence: 9 years
Occupation: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals rep
What were you doing when scouted? Just got done eating at the Pita Pit. I eat there about four days a week.
Favorite stores? I like Wild Man Vintage, I buy all of my Simpsons comic books as Astrokitty Comics, I like to read all of the greeting cards at Hobbs, and I like the Pita Pit of course.
How would you describe your style? Comfortable and inexpensive, but sometimes a little flashy. My style is kind of like Halloween 365 days a year.
Where do you get your hair cut? Sam Wardy at Headmasters cuts it.
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Style Scout: Ryan Ward
Favorite trends? I love overalls and cowboy boots, and I really would like to see more of that in Lawrence. I like hats made of turkey feathers, and old style trucker hats. I enjoy my pink Simpsons shirt, where the Simpsons characters are geckos.
Least favorite trends? Kickball wounds and talking politics at bars.
Tattoos/piercings? I have a Hoyle joker tattoo that I got when I was 18 years old that my mom still doesn't know about.
Favorite coffee shop? I don't drink a lot of coffee, but I like the build your own burrito option at Mirth. Global Cafe also has good food, and you can always get a good cup of coffee at D&D Tires.
Favorite bar? The Bottleneck to Louise's and everything in between.
What would you like to see more of in Lawrence? I would like to see more psychobilly punkgrass music, like Deadman Flats, That Damn Sasquatch, and Tiny Tuxedo. I would also like to see more '80s band T-shirts, more short shorts, and more people with koozies at bars. I also would like to see more drink specials, not to mention any names (psst...Red Lyon).
What would you like to see less of? Polo shirts and negativity.
Who are your fashion influences? My mom and dad, because they were terrible at dressing me when I was younger. Phil Chiles is a huge inspiration, and Sebastian Bach from Skid Row.
Which celebrities would you like to spend a day with? Christina Applegate and Chris Berman from ESPN.
Tell us a secret: I wear girls' deoderant. Satin Pear is my favorite scent.
