I found a link through the Twitter today (thanks @hiecho) which linked to a super cheap T-shirt. What astonished me was the length of the page (miniaturized to the left) and the quantity and size of the fashion photos. 8.5 Megabytes worth!

That’s a lot of data. The entire TFG back catalog (soon to be available as a collectible DVD box set) is only 40MB.

Her all day photoshoot encompassed four of the shirt’s 10 available colors. It must be tiring being a model. Like any work-weary professional, our model turns to Starbucks for a coffee fix.

If you like the T-shirt, you can buy it here.

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Rain boots are totally fashion

I’m a speed walker. Got these long legs that help me fly past most Chinese pedestrians. That means I gotta make my own walking lanes to avoid getting stuck behind the masses. But on rainy days, I pay a price for my speed. In particular, there’s always this one sidewalk panel that, when stepped on, kicks water up on my shoes. 

That’s why I’m gonna pick up some of these rain boots. Not only will I be impervious to rogue sidewalk panels, I’ll also be able to go right through deep puddles, as my fellow pedestrians line up to use the high ground. 

M.assolato’s ‘Slippery When Wet’ Boots - 188rmb

As usual, the girls dominate the market, with thousands of different jealousy-inspiring styles. I’m pretty liberal when it comes to stealing girl fashion, but you can really only do that with a few things: sunglasses,  cute panties, etc…  My big feet are not likely to squeeze into a pair of these.

But let’s take a look anyways. If there are any girl readers out there (and I doubt it) pay attention – this is one of the few Field Guides for you!

Mazzolato means “beaten to death” in Italian. But “M.assolato” is a super cute brand of Chinese rainboots. 

M.assolato’s Grey/Orange Tree Boots - 259rmb

M.assolato’s Union Jack Rain Boots – 188rmb

Joycorn is another good choice. It means “happy corn.”

Joycorn Plaid Rain Boots – 238rmb

Joycorn has nice models. 

Joycorn Plaid Rain Boots – 128rmb

Okay, now I’m in my refractory period, and all out of writing energy. Better quit before I develop a full-on fetish. Next time, we go deep undercover in the dangerous world of cute girl panties! Oww!