There is only one thing I don’t love about legendary Mexican painter Frida Kahlo--her unibrow. In the spirit of New York Fashion Week, let’s all get to the grooming. This means men too (hey guys-no one has to know!).

If you live in New York City, there is no excuse. For about $30 you can get a manicure, pedicure and eyebrow waxing or threading if you look around  bit. But this Monday, you won’t have to shell out any quid because the home of the Vajazzler, Completely Bare, is offering free eyebrow wax and shaping. These are filling up fast so get on the phone and book your appointment. Channel Kahlo in every other way, but when it comes to brows, opt for Anastasia’s route.

Completely Bare is offering free appointments on Monday September 13 from noon til 8 p.m. at 103 Fifth Avenue between 17th and 18th streets. Call 212-366-6060 to book an appointment for a free brow wax and shaping!

Many artists were “green” before they realized what green meant simply because canvases cost money many don’t have. Those artists that have long struggled to make ends meet were automatically green because when there was no money for new canvases, they turned to wood, cardboard and walls. The green classification is just a label for a characteristic of progressive culture that always existed, from art on skateboards to composting for free soil. But, in its modern, labeled state, its use is meant to help the average individual internalize the greening of every day life and to then apply those practices to their own existence. In art, we have the all female art collective The Younity to explain this to us.

The Younity is the brainchild of two native New Yorkers and artists, Alice Mizrachi and Toofly. While Toofly remains consistent, with roots in street art, now often transformed for products via licensing deals, Mizrachi’s work also shows a unique voice, and traces of influences that include Frida Kahlo, Picasso and, as evident in some sketches, Jean-Michel Basquiat. As her work progresses, her paintings and sketches tell a story of American culture and the struggles of minority groups, be they blacks or women.

All of this is why The Younity results in group shows that are both poetic and political. They make you grateful, happy and sad, because the vision of great work reminds us that the desired middle ground success state is nearly impossible to maintain, for any artist or performer. How does one achieve a state where they have the disposable income, time and freedom to pursue the projects they wish to, without escalating to the point where too much attention pushes them to star-factor level? How do they gain recognition but avoid rising to the level where too much fame turns their work into a manifestation of their celebrity, or just another product?

The Younity is a group working to ensure that women artists will have their day and their voices will continue to be heard. Projects like this ensure their visions will remain honest and organic. Among the collection of work being exhibited at 107 Suffolk in the Lower East Side, through Oct. 24, we connected with many pieces, which run the gamut from painted decks to portraits on recycled wood to handmade bags made from tossed fabric scraps. This is the new-old eco rendering, where art and product meet in an attempt to consume less, buy less, waste less and yet create more.

One young artist we think has a bright future across many artistic genres is Chanel Kennebrew. For this show, she exhibited two handmade duffles  compiled from fabric scraps. But, she also makes clothing and hot necklaces cut from old records.

Marthalicia Matarrita’s Environmental Escape. Is this the future?

Niz has been reusing for years, tapping old skateboard decks instead of walls or canvases for her artwork.

Kerri O’Connell’s work is a study in woodwork and modern street-inspired jewelry.

While few use VHS tapes for entertainment, some are using them as a surface to paint on.

What is a journey, a wonderland to you?

Wooden boxes + paint + leather = wearable art

goddess-cum-street queen

Mother Earth, au natural…

The Dirt:
Women clad in skinny jeans, artsy tops and gladiator sandals, puffing on fags, and delighting in their spot in the hipster circle—this could be many neighborhoods. This week, we spotted them in The Mission neighborhood of San Francisco. When exiting the MUNI bus on Mission Street, one gets a feel for the area’s original residents—Latin American immigrants and lifetime tokers. Always a bit sketchy, the sunshine enables a more laid back life. Still, for great cheap Mexican food, there are tons of places on Mission. But head over to Valencia Street and it’s a whole new world, complete with boutiques, bookstores, coffee shops and restaurants. Here’s a guide to our favorite destinations, though we missed the Thai restaurants and the Mexican Salvadorian spot that serves both burritos, tamales and pupusas.

WHERE TO CAMP OUT WITH YOUR MACBOOK
Try one of three major coffee shops on Valencia jam backed with twentysomethings writing and telecommuting from their Macbooks. Javalencia Café is a smaller, grungier option, but complete with many drinks, yogurt and pastry options (920 Valencia). Mission Creek Café is one step up, a bit bigger than Javalencia, a bit newer, and a bit brighter (968 Valencia). The last option is an indie version of Starbucks: Ritual Coffee Roasters. Appearing all shiny and new, with perfectly placed canvases on each wall, it is bright, with light tables and a perfectly printed board, likely even a clean wash closet.

WHERE TO SPEND WISELY
Like Williamsburg, there are tons of boutiques, thrift shops, bookstores and even an art cooperative. Buffalo Exchange is the go-to for variety when shopping for used clothing, but be willing to sift through the blah to find the stylish finds. It’s no surprise that Buffalo Exchange, which has stores nationwide, has its New York locations in the East Village and in Williamsburg. Here in Cali, they have another one in Berkeley and one in the Haight. For affordable art, check out the City Art Cooperative Gallery (828 Valencia) to find every medium from jewelry and sculpture to printmaking, painting and photography. We plan to follow these artists: Chiyo Miyashita, Katie Gilmartin, Hilary Williams, and Russell Ryan. Finally, for all the things you don’t need but want, such as small prints, journals, calendars, handmade cloth wallets, and thank you cards made on recycled paper printed with soy ink, head to the irresistible Little Otsu (849 Valencia).

WHERE TO BUY BOOKS
There are a handful of bookstores in The Mission, but we could’ve spent hours perusing the shelves of Modern Times Bookstore, with its art postcards, event listings, flyers, free magazines and selection of books ranging from art, to politics, healthy living and new fiction. Whether you need to distribute flyers, find a book on Frida Kahlo, learn about organic farming, or just escape the noise, this is the spot.

Where:
For hours and locations, visit the Ritual Roasters website. For hours and location , visit the Javalencia website. For hours and location , visit the Buffalo Exchange website. For hours and location , visit the City Art Gallery website. For hours and location , visit the Little Otsu website. For hours and location , visit the Modern Times website.