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2011-03-03T14:36:00.001-05:00

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STYLESTALKER BUSINESS ADDITION!!

2010-09-13T11:02:00.006-04:00

MY GIRL SABRINA FROM FUTURE MEDIA MOGULS GROUP (art director, to be exact) AND I WERE PLEASANTLY SURPRISED WHEN WE WENT TO CHECK OUT DANA GREAVES AND HER NEW GEORGETOWN BOUTIQUE, ARTAYA. CHECK HER STYLISH/SIMPLE PROMO VIDEO FOR THE OPENING AND A VIDEO I DID OF THE TREASURES I SAW AT THE SHOP YESTERDAY (courtesy of iMovie app on my iphone 4)...

The history of ARTAYA from wearARTAYA on Vimeo.

A Home Grown Pinky

2010-09-12T17:53:00.006-04:00

This broad is gangster. Doctors told Deepa Kulkarni that they'd be unable to reattach a large chunk of her pinky finger but rather, they had to amputate more of it. Kulkarni was not having that...

Before

After

Check the video below to see the full story on how she regrew her pinky and fingered (literally)

the advice of medical professionals.

CUTE BABY OF THE DAY

2010-09-11T18:05:00.000-04:00

And kinda scary :-/......

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CURRENTLY DOWNLOADING.... JOJO "CAN'T TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME"

2010-09-10T15:03:00.003-04:00

REMEMBER JOJO?! (of "Get out, right now. it's the end of you and me...") WELL SHE'S BACK WITH HER NEW MIXTAPE, "CAN'T TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME" AND I DECIDED TO CHECK IT OUT AFTER HEARING HER SINGLE, "IN THE DARK" (check out the video below). ENJOY.

CLICK HER FOR A FREE DOWNLOAD OF

"CAN'T TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME"

TURTLES ARE HELLA FUNNY...HELLA FUNNY.

2010-09-09T18:11:00.003-04:00

AS GAWKER.COM PUT IT, "THIS TURTLE PARTIES HARDER THAN YOU."

THIS TURTLE JUST LOVES TO SEX. WOW.
"TURTLE SAYS WOW."

Adrian Grenier, If You're Listening...We Love You!

2010-09-07T20:33:00.006-04:00

So it was your typical Monday afternoon, I decided to head into Williamsburg, Brooklyn for a bite at Caracas Arepa Bar (aka McYummin). While standing on the platform, waiting for the L train, who passes but Adrian Grenier (the FOIINNNNN, lead guy in Entourage). I told myself I'd only ask him for a picture if we got off on the same stop....and what do you know!

Here's to manic Mondays that turn into a "best day ever!" lol.

UNDFTED FALL/WINTER LINE 2010. WEAR IT ON YOUR BOD.

2010-09-07T18:10:00.006-04:00

SO Y'ALL KNOW MUST KNOW BY NOW THAT I LOVE THE UNDFTD LINE FOR MEN. SO IT SHOULD BE NO SURPRISE THAT I'M CREAMING(tmi) OVER THE NEW FALL/WINTER LOOKS FOR THIS YEAR. CHECK OUT MY FAVORITES BELOW AND LOOK FOR THE LINE TO HIT STORES AND THE UNDFTD ONLINE STORE SOON!!!

JOHN LEGEND + THE ROOTS + BLACK THOUGHT = SALIVATES

2010-09-07T17:14:00.006-04:00

YYYYAAAAAAAASSSSSS!!!! IM EXCITED FOR THIS COLLABORATIVE PROJECT FOR MANY REASON, A FEW BEING:

1.) JOHN LEGEND CAN SSSAAAANNNNNGGGG!

2.) BLACK THOUGHT IS ONE OF THE NICEST LYRICISTS. PERIOD.

3.) THE ROOTS IS A CRAAAZZZZYY BAND, I ALREADY KNOW ?UESTLOVE IS GONNA KILL SOME DRUM SOLOS!

CHECK FOR THE ALBUM, "WAKE UP!" WHEN IT DROPS SEPTEMBER 21ST, BUT ENJOY THE SINGLE "SHINE" RELEASED TODAY BELOW! AND A VIDEO BELOW...IT'S A SURPRISE!!
John Legend & The Roots - Shine by Hypetrak

AFTER A LOOOONG LABOR DAY

2010-09-06T16:14:00.006-04:00

SIT BACK AND ENJOY THESE BUBBLES: EXTREMELY LARGE BUBBLES...

COVER UP THOSE LEGS!!

2010-09-05T20:49:00.003-04:00

THIS CHILLY MORNING GOT ME THINKING..."OMG, ITS FALL" (yes i typed it exactly as i thought it). SO ENJOY THESE FUN CROPPED/FITTED/ON TREND PANTS TO SEAMLESSLY GUIDE YOU INTO FALL....(pun intended, so deal with it).

1.) KNIT HAREM PANTS

2.) HORN BUTTON TAPERED TROUSERS

3.) PLEATED ANKLE ROLL PANT

4.) BUCKLE FRONT CHINO TROUSERS

5.) POCKET PANT

6.) 70S SIMPLE STIRRUP TROUSERS

CUTE, HUH?!?

IT'S CREEPY HOW HE JUST KNOWS WHATS GONNA HAPPEN...

2010-09-05T20:13:00.002-04:00

ARTHUR C. CLARKE PREDICTS THE TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES OF THE 21ST CENTURY IN THIS EPISODE OF BBC HORIZON BACK IN 1954...SHIT GUYS, THIS DUDE GOT IT WAYYY BETTER THAN THE JETSONS. HE WASN'T PROMISING THE SUITCASE CARS OR THE FULL-SERVICE ROBOT MAID (that eventually becomes a beloved part of the family), BUT JUST CONCISE THEORIES OF WHERE MAN WAS HEADED...AT LEAST IN THIS VIDEO...

STYLESTALKER DC UPDATE!!!

2010-09-05T19:34:00.004-04:00

SO THE STYLIN' ASS BATCH FROM OUR MOST RECENT STYLESTALKER IS A LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY NATIVE NAMED JASMINE. SHE CURRENTLY WORKS FOR A CONGRESSMAN ON CAPITOL HILL, AND GET THIS; SHE MADE THOSE SHORTS!! SHE DOESN'T HAVE A CLOTHING LINE (yet) AND JUST MAKES SOME PIECES FOR FUN. HOPEFULLY WITH A LITTLE ENCOURAGEMENT (and some commissioned creations) WE'LL SEE HER VENDING ON ETSY.COM SOON.

WORKING IT...

FOR...

THE CAMERA...

STYLESTALKER DC: cuuuttteeee!

2010-09-04T16:59:00.000-04:00

So I was at Big Bear and happened to sit across from a fiery chick rockin two of my favorite clothing items EXCELLENTLY: Shorts & Sunglasses. Sweet, huh? Check out the covert pics I took of her enjoying her Saturday (is that illegal?)

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"See why you gonna go and do that love, huh?"

2010-09-04T12:32:00.012-04:00

Although I've questioned his sexuality a time or two in the past, I've caught myself daydreaming about playing in Lloyd's beautiful hair. That dream is now long gone...

However, as long as he's making the hits, I'm still a fan. Check out a new single Lloyd recently released, produced by Powlo Da Don.

Lay It Down - Lloyd

Smelling Good in the Neighborhood

2010-09-04T10:59:00.010-04:00

Fall is steadily approaching and you're feeling like you need a change. You could dye your hair that funky blue and black combination you've wanted to do for years but haven't had the courage because your boss is an uptight, conservative biatch, or you could finally get that gym membership you've been saving for (money better suited for your Euro trip next summer). So, why not switch up your smell? The following 5 fragrances are sure to give you that "I'm a new woman! (or man!)" feel without the drastic makeover after effects.

Tuberuse - Diptyque

The classic floral scent with a red frosted glass

Classique - Jean Paul Gaultier

a.k.a. liquid seduction (if you've yet to try, doooo it!)

Baltic Amber - Voluspa

Another excuse to head to Anthropologie

Moroccan Bazaar - Febreze
Spray your hamper, your bed sheets, your dog...go wild! (it's that good)

Cleopatra - Tocca Candle
Perfect accessory for an evening of self-pampering

CUTIE CHINCHILLA!!!

2010-09-03T00:29:00.001-04:00

I REMEMBER WE HAVE THESE IN MY SENIOR(yes senior) KINDERGARTEN CLASS... FUN!

CUTE OLD GUY VIDEO BEFORE I CRASH

2010-08-31T23:34:00.001-04:00

DUDE IS READY TO TAKE A SWIG OF ANYTHING!!

SHOULDER BAGS!!!

2010-08-31T22:21:00.003-04:00

FROM FOREVER21, OF COURSE...SHOULDER BAGS ARE CUTE, FUNCTIONAL AND FASHION FORWARD!!! (lol)

1.) LEATHERETTE RUFFLE PURSE

2.) GRID CUT OUT PURSE

3.) QUILTED PYRAMID SHOULDER BAG

4.) STUDDED MESSENGER BAG

5.) CHAIN FRINGE POUCH BAG

6.) VINTAGE LEATHERETTE BAG

EARLY MORNING FASHION STALK

2010-08-31T08:33:00.000-04:00

HOW CUTE IS SHEEEE?!? I LOVE THE DAINTY FLORAL DRESS AND THE EGGPLANT DOCMARTEN BOOTS! I HAD TO TAKE A STALKER PHOTO

AND SHARE WITH Y'ALL....

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CUTE AND STURDY IPHONE 4 CASES!!

2010-08-29T19:12:00.007-04:00

SO I DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU GUYS, BUT I CAN NEVER FIND A NICE RELIABLE (cute) CASE FOR MY IPHONE 4!! I KNOW 3RD PARTY MANUFACTURERS ARE STILL WORKING TRYING TO SELL AND DISTRIBUTE 3G/3GS CASES SO IT MIGHT BE AWHILE BEFORE I SEE SOME REALLY CUTE CASES FOR THE NEW IPHONE... IN THE MEANTIME, ENJOY THESE CUTE ONLINE OPTIONS I FOUND FROM TRUSTED BRANDS:

INCASE SLIDER CASE:

DEFINITELY MY FAVORITE CASE FOR THE 3G/3GS & NOW THE IPHONE 4!

SPECK GEOMETRIC CASE:

GREAT CASE FOR SHOCK ABSORPTION!

BELKIN SHIELD ECLIPSE CASE:

GRIFFIN REVEL ETCH CASE:

CUTE!

LOOK AT THIS FUCKING (hitler) HIPSTER

2010-08-29T18:41:00.002-04:00

OH HIPSTER HITLER, YOU'RE LUCKY I FIND HUMOR IN EVERYTHING...

JANELLE MONAE "COLD WAR" VIDEO...

2010-08-27T21:48:00.003-04:00

BEAUTIFUL!! SIMPLE!!! LYRICS!! SOUL!!! EMOTION!!! PASSION!!! LOVE HER AND THIS ALBUM ROCKS MY SOCKS...

MAC USERS ROCK...

2010-08-27T21:28:00.002-04:00

AND IF YOU LOVE THIS CASUAL SHOT AS MUCH AS I DO, YOU ROCK EVEN MORE...

CHECKOUT MORE HERE

ALL I KNOW IS....

2010-08-27T15:10:00.000-04:00

THIS TATTO ARTIST IS DOING MY NEXT PIECE!! **sweetnasty**

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PAPER ROLL WORLD....

2010-08-27T11:25:00.003-04:00

PARISIAN ARTIST ANASTASSIA ELIAS HAS RENDERED MINIATURES SCENES/WORLDS WITHIN OUR OWN THAT EVOKE WONDER AT THE SIMPLE MOMENTS IN LIFE. USING TOILET PAPER ROLLS (even more of a quirky medium) AND SILHOUETTES TO SHOW US HOW BASIC ELEMENTS CAN EXPRESS PASSION AND MOVEMENT.

LINGE

NEIGE

ZOO

ZOO. GIRAFFES

TANGO

WOW, BOOB APRON.

2010-08-27T11:07:00.002-04:00

1.) THESE CAMI-SECRETS ARE A MESS. A HOT FUCKING MESS!!! I MEAN SURE IF YOU'RE A HAGGARD, WANNABE LIBRARIAN (i the stereotypical type). BUT THEY ARE REALLY ACTING LIKE THEY ARE SAVING BROADS FROM THEIR OWN TITTIES...

2.) NOW WATCH NICK STEVENS HILARIOUS TAKE ON THE CAMI-SECRET INFOMERCIAL AND ENJOY HIS MANLY RATIONALE (lol)

Wait does this ACTUALLY WORK?

2010-08-22T14:04:00.000-04:00

ME (Chich) RIDING MY BIKE IN THE CITY...

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SO....SEX TOYS.

2010-08-16T15:49:00.010-04:00

BACK HOME (san francisco), THERE IS A GREAT SEX SHOP NAMED GOOD VIBRATIONS AND IT OFFERS SEX ACESSORIES FOR EACH END OF THE SPECTRUM. I PERUSED THE ONLINE STORE TODAY AND FOUND SOME INTERESTING PRODUCTS... NOT EVERYTHING THAT THE SITE PROVIDES, BUT SOME DIFFERENT THINGS FOR DIFFERENT INTERESTS. CHECK 'EM OUT AND FIND SOMETHING TO SURPRISE YOUR BOO WITH (so I can live vicariously through you...)

1.) AQUA RABBIT VIBRATOR:

for alone time or fun with your boo(s)!

2.) LET YOUR PARTNER TAKE CONTROL (from a far) WITH THIS

SECRET BUZZ REMOTE VIBRATOR

3.) BUTTERFLY ENDURANCE CLAMPS:

cute & painful ;-)

4.) BOOTIE SILICONE ANAL PLUG:

don't judge it till you tried it...

5.) BLACK SUEDE FLOGGER:

for all you naughty boys 'n girls...

INDIAN POLE GYMNASTICS...

2010-08-16T15:19:00.002-04:00

SECRETLY, AFTER SEEING THIS VIDEO IT WILL BE CLEAR THAT INDIAN PEOPLE PIONEERED THE PROFESSION OF POLE DANCING... HOMEBOY IN THIS VIDEO NEEDS TO MAKE TO THE U.S. IF HE KNOWS WHATS GOOD FOR HIM, I KNOW PLENTY OF GAYS THAT WOULD LOVE TO MAKE IT RAIN ON THOSE SKILLS!!

Random Cool

2010-08-09T15:41:00.009-04:00

Pocket size...cool!

For the silly yet sophisticated gentleman

Perfect addition to your Star Wars themed kegger

Keeping it old school in 2010

A War For Your Soul

2010-08-09T15:05:00.002-04:00

Watch. Be effected. Do your part!

A War For Your Soul-Birmingham version from Erisai Films on Vimeo.

Thank you Kayne...

2010-08-06T00:56:00.004-04:00

Kanye has just released a video for his newest single "Power". It's a 35 second extravaganza!

FRANÇOISE NIELLY: DELICIOUS GRAPHIC KNIFE ART

2010-08-03T23:55:00.009-04:00

FRENCH ARTIST FRANÇOISE NIELLY'S COLORFULLY PROVOCATIVE PIECES DEMAND RESPECT THROUGH LINES AND MOVEMENT EVEN THOUGH THE SUBJECTS TEND TO BE STANDING FAIRLY STILL...AND THE FACT THAT NIELLY DERIVES ALL THESE COLORS FROM BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOS ILLUSTRATES HOW VIVID HER OWN PERSONAL VISION IS. ENJOY SOME OF NIELLY'S PORTRAITS BELOW AND A VIDEO WHICH CAPTURES A BIT OF HER CREATIVE PROCESS (you might wanna brush up on your french or watch it on mute lol).

REBECCA

ALFRED

UNTITLED 568

"STAY REAL, WE ARE ALL BRACK PEOPLE!"

2010-08-02T18:41:00.003-04:00

The best part about this is that it's a Japanese brand of condoms...

High Five to High-top Sandals

2010-08-02T17:30:00.013-04:00

AZTEC SANDALS

This is for all the chicks who rock high-top sandals and boots in the summer (and all the guys who enjoy seeing it!). All finds are from Pixie Market.

Color Block Bootie

Leopard Suede Platform Wedge

Buckle Wedge

Stud Wedge Boot

...got that GOOD WOOD

2010-08-02T14:23:00.012-04:00

Red & Blue Africa Piece

During a recent trip to Florida, a longtime friend put me up on this wooden treasure. Good Wood customizes wooden rings, necklaces, plaques and even shades. You can find their wooden pieces on everyone from city commuters to A-listers. Click the link below to check out their entire collection.

Good Wood NYC

Dog Tags

Barbie

Black Africa Piece

Bell (my fave!)

HIDE YOUR KIDS..

2010-07-29T23:12:00.001-04:00

OOOHH LORD...JUST WATCH...AND HIDE YOUR KIDS...

VIRAL VIDEO FROM THE BBBAAAYYYYY AREAAAA!!!

2010-07-27T21:46:00.005-04:00

I LOVE THESE BOYS KILLING THE RAINY STREET BATTLE...MACARTHUR & 90TH...

CUTE ICELANDIC FOOTBALLERS....

2010-07-27T20:49:00.001-04:00

ENJOY...

ARTIST BROTHAS!!

2010-07-26T16:59:00.002-04:00

ATLANTA BASED ARTIST FAMAHU PECOU (b. 1975) HAS MADE A SPLASH ON THE ART SCENE, CREATING DYNAMIC IMAGES THAT ARE PART SELF PORTRAIT, PART SOCIAL COMMENTARY. HIS WORK IS SECULAR, BUT SPEAKS TO MANY ASPECTS OF AMERICAN LIFE AND ALL THE STEREOTYPES IT (supposedly) SHATTERS. CHECK SOME IMAGES FROM VARIOUS COLLECTIONS AND SEE FIRSTHAND HOW HE USES POPULAR IMAGERY TO HIGHLIGHT TABOOS AND SPARK DISCUSSION.

NEW LAURYN HILL TRACK...(am i dreaming?!)

2010-07-26T16:28:00.002-04:00

AS I WAS PURUSING MY FAVORITE MUSIC BLOG BLINDIFORTHEKIDS.COM, I RAN ACROSS A NEW TRACK FROM MS. HILL AND WAS IMMEDIATELY GASSED (=excited) CHECK THE LINK TO DOWNLOAD "REPERCUSSIONS" AND ENJOY THE SONG BELOW....

DOWNLOAD "REPERCUSSIONS"

I'M JUST A SNEAKER LOVER....

2010-07-25T16:06:00.006-04:00

IS IT JUST ME OR IS IT SOOOO HOT WHEN YOU SEE A GUY ROCK EVERY STYLE OF SNEAKER AND KILL EACH LOOK? LIKE ONEDAY HE'LL WEAR SOME JORDANS AND THE NEXT DAY YOU'LL SEE HIM IN SOME VANS FOLLOWED BY SOME JACK PURCELL'S THE 3RD DAY...**HOTT** MY DREAM STYLE GUY WOULD WEAR ALL THESE SNEAKERS...AND ALSO HAVE A PASSION FOR CONSERVING THE WORLD'S NATURAL RESOURCES... :-)

SOMETHING LIKE THIS....

MAYBE WITH SOME CRISP DENIM SHORTS AND A WHITE T-SHIRT, NOT TOO FANCY.

(AIR JORDAN 9 RETRO -BLK/VARSITY RED-)

I COULD SEE THESE WITH KHAKI OR CAMOUFLAGE SHORTS...AND A SHORT SLEEVED COLLARED SHIRT/ GRAPHIC TEE....DEPENDING ON WHICH SHORTS HE WEARS...(getting caught up in my own day dream)

(VAN ERA ANGLE STRIPE LINING SNEAKER)

GRANDMA FEELS NEGLECTED...

2010-07-25T15:55:00.004-04:00

THIS SHORT FILM, "GRANNY O'GRIMM'S SLEEPING BEAUTY," DIRECTED BY NICKY PHELAN, IS A TOUCHING MOMENT BETWEEN GRANDMOTHER AND GRANDDAUGHTER, LOL. ENJOY. YOUR YOUTH.

Granny O'Grimm's Sleeping Beauty from Darragh O'Connell on Vimeo.

SYNTHETIC WEED....DON'T SMOKE THE SPICE!!

2010-07-11T10:45:00.003-04:00

SO MANY OF YOU HAVE HEARD OF (or smoked) THIS "LEGAL WEED" AND I HAD JUST HAD TO PUT MY TWO CENT IN. THIS LEGAL WEED IS SOME BULLSHIT!!! WTF TRUE WEED SMOKERS INGEST NATURAL THC BECAUSE IT'S A GIFT FROM THE EARTH (literally), SO YOU'RE A SUCKA IF YOU WANNA SMOKE THE CHEMICALLY LACED, MAN-MADE CONCOCTION THAT WILL MAKE YOU PASS OUT IF YOU GET UP TOO FAST (hmm something's wrong with that don't ya think?)

IT'S SAD THAT HIGH SCHOOLERS NATIONWIDE HAVING EMBRACED THE "DRUG," BUT WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM A GROUP WIDELY KNOWN TO INGEST ANYTHING THAT WILL GET THEM REMOTELY HIGH (i.e. anything under the bathroom/kitchen sink). BUT ALL THOSE LEARNED ADULT OUT THERE SMOKING THAT SHIT HAVE NO EXCUSE YOU'RE A WASTE OF SPACE!!! YOU HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE TO OFFER THE GENERATIONS TO COME!! OK I'M DONE....FOR NOW. CHECK OUT WHAT THE LATE JOHN P. MORGAN M.D., A RENOWNED PHARMACOLOGY PROFESSOR AND AUTHOR, HAD TO SAY ABOUT THIS SYNTHETIC SHAM OF A DRUG...

ALSO CHECK OUT THIS WHITE BROAD'S UNDERCOVER NEWS EXPOSE ON THE "LEGAL WEED" AND WRAP YOUR MIND AROUND IT.

I LOVES ME SOME BODY JEWELRY

2010-06-21T18:30:00.008-04:00

ESPECIALLY NIPPLE RINGS... SOMETHING SO INTIMATE ABOUT THEM, LIKE A TINY TREAT FOR YOUR TITTY! CHECK SOME OF THE GREAT NIPPLE JEWELS I FOUND ON MY FAVORITE SITE BODYCANDY.COM, AND GO AHEAD INDULGE YOURSELF!

BELLY RINGS

GEM BIRD IN FLIGHT BELLY RING

FLEUR DE LIS ANTIQUE BELLY RING

PURPLE GEM VINE BELLY RING

FLOWER IVY DANGLE BELLY RING

NIPPLE RINGS

HOT LIPS NIPPLE RING

DOUBLE CHAIN DROP NIPPLE RING

TRIPLE STAR CLOSURE NIPPLE RING

ROUND FIVE GEM NIPPLE SHIELD

SOLITAIRE GEM NIPPLE SHIELD

DC ART WEEK...Yes, please.

2010-06-07T04:23:00.009-04:00

Looking forward to Digital Capital Week in D.C., opening this Friday. The week's art invasion is kicked off by the opening party hosted by Platanir and co-produced by The Pink Line Project, iStrategy Labs, and Shiny Heart Ventures. It'll be held at the Long View Gallery, Speakeasy and Alley. The indoor/outdoor space is set to hold 2000+ people and will feature live musicians, djs, break dancers, and live art happenings. I'm...there.

The Out to Launch event at the Amber Tree Gallery will provide an evening of fashion, art, and music for Saturday night. The event is co-hosted by Biribelle Accessories, created by DC based fashion designer, Madia Willis. Check for C.L.A.T.A in the Blogger's Lounge.

HILARIOUS: THIS BROADS GETS THE NAIL SALON EXPERIENCE DEAD ON!!

2010-05-25T23:15:00.004-04:00

ANJELAH JOHNSON, CALIFORNIA NATIVE, HILARIOUS MEXICAN-AMERICAN BEAUTY. THIS FORMER RAIDERS CHEERLEADER IS NOW HEADLINING AT VENUES ACROSS THE NATION. CHECK THIS CHICK STRAIGHT KILLING HER EXPERIENCE AT THE NAIL SALON, WHICH YOU MAY FIND TO BE A PRETTY UNIVERSAL VERSION:

CUTE VANS!!!

2010-05-23T18:12:00.003-04:00

SUMMER TIME IS THE BESSSSTTTTTT!!! CUTE DRESSES SHOES AND (on the east coast) IT'S VANS SEASON!! CHECK THESE FIERY VANS 106 IN A VULCANIZED BLUE/TRUE WHITE COLORWAY AND GET YOUR SUMMER ON!!! YOU CAN GRAB THESE SWEET KICKS AT FLATSPOT.COM.

MY MOM SENT ME THIS LINK

2010-05-23T15:46:00.003-04:00

AND I HAD TO SHARE IT WITH Y'ALL!! WHAT DO YOU USE TO CURE YOUR HANGOVER IN THE MORNING? A BLOOD MARY, BREAKFAST FOOD, OR PERHAPS MORE ALCOHOL? WELL OPEN YOUR MIND AND TRY A NEW ALTERNATIVE; COCONUT WATER. CHARLIE DUERR OF TIME MAGAZINE WILL CONVINCE YOU.

JILL GREENBERG: A MANIPULATOR

2010-05-23T14:12:00.005-04:00

SINCE SHE WAS 10, JILL GREENBERG HAS BEEN STAGING AND SHOOTING VARIOUS FANCIFUL SCENES AND WAS ABLE TO BRING HER WORK TO NEW HEIGHTS WHEN SHE GRADUATED FROM RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN (great school!) WITH HONORS IN 1989. SHE HAS SINCE WORKED FOR MANY POPULAR COMMERCIAL CAMPAIGNS LIKE MICROSOFT, POLAROID, DISNEY, COCA COLA AND MORE. BELOW I'VE POSTED MY FAVORITE IMAGES FROM HER "GLASS CEILING" SERIES. CHECK OUT MORE OF HER WORK ON HER WEBSITE AND APPRECIATE SOME ART, Y'ALL!!

Rachel Roy Gets on the Good Foot...

2010-05-08T08:24:00.006-04:00

While shoe shopping at the Macy's flagship store in NYC, I came across a collection from Rachel Roy, this was the first I heard/saw of her shoe line. After checking out the Rachel Roy site, I learned that Tyra Banks recently featured a few styles on her daytime talk show. Banks is a huge fan of the designer. Roy is also favorite of Michelle Obama, Kate Hudson and Eva Mendes.

MICHELLE OBAMA IN RACHEL ROY MARBLE PENCIL SKIRT

I am happy to see this amazing designer expand her business, especially with price points I can afford!! Check out some of my favorite styles from Roy's shoe collection below.

OMA - $119

OLLA - $119

NITA - $129

Spike Jonze Robot Love Story IS HERE!

2010-05-05T00:41:00.007-04:00

Director of "Where The Wild Things Are", Spike Jonze has recently released his new short film "I'm Here". This oddly realistic story uses out of the norm characters to convey an endearing tale about two robots who fall in love. I watched it with my boyfriend (a movie buff who originally put me onto the film) and I recommend it to other "lovers" as a night-in experience or anyone who can appreciate films that feed on the wonders of an imaginative mind.

Check out the short film in its entirety on imhere.com. Enjoy :)

New Janelle Monae Album Cover!!!!!

2010-05-04T23:22:00.003-04:00

Pre-Order the new album "Archandroid" on her site, in stores 5/18. I. AM. THERE.

Rockers that "Just Keep Making Awesome Shit"

2010-04-27T02:28:00.008-04:00

"It’s not that hard to find ways to monetize your ideas. It’s very hard to find ways to monetize your CDs when people don’t fucking listen to CDs anymore."

OK GO Front man, Damian Kulash, confidently expresses his take on the band's financial future after gaining its independence from EMI Music.

Since '81, when MTV brought the world of music videos into our homes, artists have been pushing artistic boundaries. OK GO is a musical foursome whose visual creations surpass the average boundaries and border live art exhibitions. Their 2006 release of "Here We Go Again" won them a 2007 Grammy Award for "Best Short-Form Music Video" and has earned them 50 million + you tube views. The response from their most recent release "Rube Goldberg", is a promising step towards the band's continued success, even after leaving their major label, EMI Music.

All the videos are posted on their website. Also, click here to check out OK GO's recently featured article by New York Times Magazine.

Lauryn Hill Appeared at the Tanzania Education Trust New York Gala

2010-04-24T15:27:00.000-04:00

(VainStyle) Musician Lauryn Hill came out of seclusion for the Tanzania Education Trust New York Gala hosted by President Jakaya Kikwete of the United Republic of Tanzania on Monday night (April 19) in New York City.

Pasta with a Dash of Ground Black PEOPLE!?

2010-04-18T22:14:00.008-04:00

The New York Daily News reported on Australian publishing company, Penguin Group, that has to fork over $18,000 to reprint 7,000 copies of the "Pasta Bible", after one recipe listed, "salt with freshly ground black people" instead of pepper. Mistake, coincidence, or new food trend? Lol. Click here for the full article.

Taking the All Natural Road Through Allergy Season

2010-04-14T03:39:00.030-04:00

Enjoy the gifts spring has to offer with 5 organic remedies from e-how.com.

STINGING NETTLE

HOW TO USE NATURAL REMEDIES

VITAMINS = RELIEF

NATURAL CURES

HERBAL REMEDIES

Earth Day! Past, Present and Future...

2010-04-12T21:38:00.001-04:00

LOVE Esperanza Spalding!

2010-04-01T01:11:00.000-04:00

The White House Garden Grows through the Harsh Winter Months

2010-03-31T13:10:00.000-04:00

FUDGE YOU, TONY!!!

2010-03-30T02:26:00.000-04:00

LOL!!! THIS FIRST GRADE CLASS HAS RE-IMAGINED SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE CINEMATIC CLASSIC, "SCARFACE". REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT YOU WOULD LET YOUR KIDS INTO A PRODUCTION LIKE THIS, THIS LITTLE GROUP OF PLAYERS CERTAINLY ACTED THEIR ASSES OFF! THE LITTLE KID WHO PLAYED THE KILLING HALF OF THE DIAZ BROTHERS STEALS THE SHOW (with the help of his teacher)!!!

SUMMERTIME ACCESSORIES!!!

2010-03-30T01:09:00.004-04:00

MY EXCITEMENT TO ACCESSORIZE THIS SUMMER MAY SEEM A BIT SHALLOW, BUT NOT AT THESE PRICES!!! LOL, I WAS DOIN MY USUAL WINDOW SHOP THING AND FOUND SOME CUTE PIECES THAT WOULD WORK WITH VARIOUS LOOKS YOU CAN GO FOR.

1. CIRCA 78 WILDFLOWER NECKLACE

2. Hope Marian by Lizzie Fortunato Jewels Rhinestone

Bracelet

3. Hope Marian by Lizzie Fortunato Jewels Bracelet

4. AUBAINE KICKS NECKLACE

5. RAW CRYSTAL RING

1. PEREUS CHIMES NECKLACE

2. PEARLESCENT CLUSTER RING

3. BEVELED BUTTON STUDS

4. HEART WATCH

5. ROYAL ELEPHANT NECKLACE

2. ANCHOR RING

3. FANNED SHELL DROP EARRINGS

4. ON A BOAT POSTS

5. SUNBURST STUDS

6. SHELL AND STONE BRACELET

MS. BADU IS FINER THAN YOU!!

2010-03-28T20:32:00.003-04:00

E. BADU BLESSED US WITH A SNIPPET VIDEO FOR HER SONG "WINDOW SEAT". WHICH SHE SHOT EARLIER THIS WEEK IN DOWNTOWN DALLAS, TX. THE PIECE IS A GREAT COMMENTARY ON FAME AND IT'S AFFECT ON MANY PEOPLE IN CONTEMPORARY CULTURE. HER AVANT-GARDE STYLE IS SOMETHING THAT WILL ARREST MINDS AND DARING SHAPELY BODY (after 4 kids) DOESN'T HURT EITHER!!! NICE. ENJOY BELOW..

LMAO LMAO LMAO...HIS ASS IS OUT, AMONG OTHER THINGS.

2010-03-27T22:44:00.002-04:00

A COMPILATION OF SOME COMPLETE FAILS I HAPPENED ACROSS TODAY...JUST WATCH THE VIDEOS!!! ENJOY.

AS I REMEMBER, WORLDSTARHIPHOP.COM REFERRED TO THIS FOOL (who knocks himself out with a pool stick) IS LOOKING A "HOT GOOGLIE MESS" AND I WHOLEHEARTEDLY AGREE:

ANNDDD.... THIS DUDE' ASS IS OUT:

HEALTH CARE BILL SIGNED & STAMPED!!!

2010-03-23T23:10:00.003-04:00

IT'S TOTALLY OFFICIAL!! AFTER MONTHS OF DEBATE AND DISCUSSION, PRESIDENT OBAMA FINALLY PUSHED HIS ICONIC LEGISLATION THROUGH CONGRESS. THE NATIONAL HEALTH CARE REFORM IS SURE TO CHANGE MANY LIVES IN AS SOON AS THE NEXT SIX MONTHS SO BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR HOW IT WILL EFFECT YOU AND THOSE YOU LOVE!!

WOW I DON'T THINK IT'S EVER BEEN THIS SERIOUS...

2010-03-22T22:59:00.003-04:00

I CAN'T BELIEVE Y'ALL. SOME FOOL REALLY BOTTLED WHAT HE THOUGHT WAS THE ESSENCE OF A VAG AND IS SELLING IT!!! I SWEAR I COULDN'T BELIEVE IT MYSELF, BUT IT'S TRUE...ENJOY THE COMMERCIAL AND COP A BOTTLE IF YOU FEEL SO COMPELLED HERE...

I'M ADDICTED TO SUMMER

2010-03-22T21:40:00.004-04:00

BEING A TROPICAL PERSON INHERENTLY, I'VE ALWAYS PREFERRED WARM/HOT WEATHER TO THE COLD. SO YOU CAN ONLY IMAGINE HOW HELLISH, LONG AND EXHAUSTING THIS PAST WINTER IN D.C. WAS FOR ME (snOMG 2010, SNOWTORIOUS B.I.G.), I THOUGHT IT WOULD NEVER END!! AND WITH THIS PAST WEEKEND BEING SO VERY NICE (75 degrees!!) I THOUGHT I WOULD IMMERSE MYSELF IN THE GLORIOUS FASHIONS TO COME.....

FIRST STOP IN MY WINDOW SHOPPING SPREE WAS AN ARTICLE OF CLOTHING THAT IS HARD TO SHOP FOR (and sometimes even harder to wear) BUT IS A JOY ONCE YOU FIND THE RIGHT ONE(S); SWIMSUITS!! FROM THE FRILLY FULL ONES WITH THE SKIRTS & SARONGS TO THE STRINGY SKANKY ONES I LOVE THEM ALL AND I COMPILED A COUPLE THAT I LOVED AND HOPE YOU WILL TOO. ARE YOU READY FOR THE SUMMER?!?!?

ALL OF THE SWIMWEAR IN THIS COLLECTION IS FROM THE VICTORIA'S SECRET WEBSITE AND IS READY FOR YOU TO DROOL OVER!!

I LOVE BANDEAU TOPS, EVEN THOUGH MY TIG OLE BITTIES WOULDN'T LAST A HOT SECOND IN A SWIMSUIT LIKE THIS...**SIGH**

COLORBLOCK BANDEAU TOP BIKINI

AND THIS ONE JUST OOOOOOZES SEXUALITY.

THE TOPLESS BIKINI

AND HERE IT IS IN ALL IT'S LUSTFUL, EUROPEAN, TITTIES-OUT GLORY (if i was vacationing in the south of france i would ROCK this)

THE TOPLESS BIKINI

(in topless form, lol)

I'M JUST LOVING PLAID IN ODD COLORWAYS THIS YEAR...EVEN IN THE SUMMERTIME!

ADJUSTABLE TRIANGLE TOP

YEA I WOULD TAKE THIS OUTFIT FROM THE BEACH TO THE FLORIST ANYDAY

RUFFLED TRIANGLE BIKINI

IT'LL LOOK LIKE A REGULAR OLD BIKINI...TILL YOU TURN AROUND...

TWIST BACK HALTER TOP

*SIGH* ANOTHER BANDEAU TOP...

BRIGHT STRIPE TWIST BANDEAU BIKINI

WHAT'S GREAT ABOUT THIS ONE IS THAT YOU CAN ROCK IT WITH THE STRAPS OR AS A BANDEAU TOP!! (surprise)

COLORBLOCK BANDEAU TOP BIKINI

Michelle Obama Makes on Appearance in The Simpsons. The voice is done by Angela Bassett.

2010-03-22T15:25:00.002-04:00

Animation Domination

2010-03-18T00:15:00.016-04:00

Animated Leading Ladies With A Style Worth Bringing To Life
Mrs. Fox of "The Fantastic Mr. Fox" & Jasmine of "Aladdin"

Collection Courtesy of Urban Outfitter

1. Saffron Crocus Posts
2. All Seasons Shirtdress
3. Unlaced Wingtips
4. Parrot Panache Clutch

Collection Courtesy of Top Shop

1. Cropped Hareem Trousers
2. Zig Zag Beanie Hat
3. Fingerless Leather Gloves
4. Mixed Bangle Set
5. TIA Elastic Vamp Canvas Pumps
6. Mesh Panel Back Crop Top

CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THAT WE HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO...

2010-03-11T23:20:00.005-05:00

THIS PHOTO SAYS IT ALL I SUPPOSE.

THIS PICTURE WAS TAKEN AT A LOUISIANA WALMART AND DISPLAYS THE BLATANT PRICE DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE CAUCASIAN BARBIE AND THE ETHNIC BARBIE. I DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU, BUT THE CONNOTATIONS THAT GO WITH THIS DIFFERENCE ARE OBVIOUS AND DANGEROUS. ARE THE ETHNIC DOLLS BEING SOLD TO DEVALUE THEM OR BECAUSE THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO WOULD BUY THAT DOLL ARE GENRALLY OF A LOWER ECONOMIC STATUS? YOUR THOUGHTS? (P.S. shame on you walmart)

source

FREAK NIK IS BACK BABY!!!

2010-03-11T16:46:00.007-05:00

ADULT SWIM COLLABORATED WITH T-PAIN TO PRODUCE A CARTOON MUSICAL FEATURING ALL OUR FAVORITE HIP HOP STARS AND YOU CAN'T DENY THAT HILARITY ENSUES.

THE STORY CHRONICLES THE JOURNEY OF FOUR FRIENDS (the sweet tea mobsters) TRYING TO GET TO FREAKNIK AND SHOWCASE THEIR TALENTS IN HOPES OF A BETTER LIFE. THE BOYS ENCOUNTER TRUE CHARACTERS ON THEIR TRIP SO BE PREPARED TO BE ENTERTAINED!!! I POSTED PARTS 1-8 OF THE FREAKNIK MUSICAL THAT DEBUTED ON MARCH 7. ENJOY!

PT.2

PT.3

PT.4

PT.5

PT.6

PT.7

PT. 8

Graffiti Artisit Helps in the Aftermath of Earthquake in Haiti

2010-03-07T10:52:00.000-05:00

Ex-Cop Confesses to Katrina Killing Cover-Up

2010-03-01T09:18:00.001-05:00

(Hip-Hop Wired) An ex-lieutenant in New Orleans pleaded guilty to what many suspected; that police shot and killed unarmed civilians in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and tried to cover it up.
As previously reported an investigation was pending into the shooting of six people on the city's Danziger Bridge six days after the massive hurricane hit.

Six people were hit; two fatally while walking to a grocery store. The shooting killed a 40-year-old mentally disabled man, Ronald Madison, and 19-year-old James Brissette. The other four people were wounded.

For years the police claimed to shoot after only being shot at. No weapons were found on the scene.

Ex-officer Michael Lohman, a 21-year veteran of the force, entered a guilty plea of conspiracy to obstruct justice Wednesday. He says that he and six other officers launched a grand scheme to cover up the killing of the unarmed civilians including fabricating witness statements, planting guns and falsifying reports. He faces five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Charges are still pending for the other officers involved.

Vogue Italy Launches New Site: Black Vogue

2010-02-27T14:28:00.000-05:00

Vogue Italy took the initiative to start a high fashion magazine solely devoted to the worldwide black audience. One might of thought that American Vogue would've launched a Black Vogue like 20-30 YEARS ago--when hip-hop took over the music industry, but then again...it is America.

The mag is HOT. Check it out.

DID Y'ALL HEAR THAT THE 'TRAIN IS COMING'?

2010-02-18T20:29:00.004-05:00

Plowing through your speakers like the 8 car money train, Morgan is back for Round 3 with her most personal effort to date. Described by the artist as an eclectic mixture of classic hip-hop, modern rock and good ole’ regular, deep down soul, 'Train of Thought' will appeal to all music lovers alike. And with the added bonus of injecting her personal thoughts, opinions and ideas into the mix, not only will the music make you rock, but the stories will jog your mental and speak to your soul.

Along with writing and performing, Morgan is also the Founder of Future Moguls Media Group™, an arts-based media group that serves as an outlet for artists to gain industry exposure. With a roster that includes hip hop as well as R&B artists, Future Moguls also supports visual arts such as photography & design, and provides those services to fellow artists and industry affiliates.

NOW Y'ALL THERE ARE FEW THINGS I SUPPORT MORE THAN TALENTED FEMCEES AND YOUNG BLACK CHICKS GETTING THEIR ENTREPRENEUR ON!!! SO SHOW THESE BOMB ASS LADIES SOME LOVE AND SUPPORT THEIR MOVEMENT!!

'TRAIN OF THOUGHT' IS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD FOR FREE HERE

TO SEE MORE OF MORGAN AND WHAT FUTURE MOGULS MEDIA GROUP IS UP TO CHECK THERE VARIOUS POINT OF CONTACT HERE:

http://www.myspace.com/musicovaeverythang
http://www.youtube.com/moeverything1
http://www.twitter.com/MORGANakaMOE

http://www.fmmediagroup.com

Play the Game and Change the World--Literally

2010-02-16T17:04:00.001-05:00

EVOKE trailer (a new online game) from Alchemy on Vimeo.

MORE HIP HOP COMING YOUR WAY!!

2010-02-12T18:20:00.002-05:00

WOW SO FREEWAY'S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ALBUM, "THE STIMULUS PACKAGE" HITS STORES FEBRUARY 16 AND PLEASE BELIEVE ME WHEN I SAY, "IT'S GONNA BE HOT!!" ON TOP OF THAT, THE ALBUM PACKAGING IS CRAZY INNOVATIVE!! CHECK THIS PROMOTIONAL VIDEO THAT BREAKS DOWN A COLLECTION OF MUSIC PACKAGED LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE...

IN THE BEGINNNING, IT TRULY WAS REAL...

2010-02-11T22:07:00.003-05:00

LUCKY SEVEN AND HIS COHORTS OVER AT HOWHOOD UNIVERSITY RECORDS HAVE TRULY DONE IT AGAIN. FOR THE PAST 6 YEARS, THE FELLAS HAVE BEEN RESURRECTING AND REPRESENTING A TIME IN HIPHOP THAT CELEBRATED THE LYRICAL PROWESS OF AN ARTIST INSTEAD OF THEIR SWAG. THEY CONSTANTLY PROVIDE BARS THAT ARE INSIGHTFUL AND HUMOROUS GUARANTEED TO INTEREST ANY TRUE HIPHOP HEAD.

THIS TIME AROUND, LUCKY SEVEN AND LABEL-MATE DREW POZ COMBAT PRESENT DAY PUNCHLINE, NONSENSICAL LYRICS AND TAKE US BACK TO '93 IN THE LATEST MIXTAPE "TIME MACHINE". ARMED WITH J.DILLA BEATS AND IN-HOUSE PRODUCTION, EACH TRACK IS HAS AN OLD SCHOOL FEEL, BUT IS INFUSED WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF OUR GENERATION. I COULD GO ON, BUT YOU COULD REALLY JUST CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AND SEE FOR YOURSELF. AND WHILE YOU'RE THERE, DON'T HESITATE TO CHECK OUT WHAT ELSE THE CREW HAS TO OFFER!!

I LOVE FINDING UNIQUE ACCESSORIES FOR MY MACBOOK!!

2010-02-02T20:36:00.001-05:00

ASIDE FROM A GREAT INCASE BRAND NEOPRENE SLEEVE, I'VE SEEN FEW OTHER MACBOOK PRO ACCESSORIES THAT ARE EYE CATCHING/COMPLIMENT THE DEVICE ITSELF. THEN I FOUND THE BOOK BOOK BY TWELVESOUTH. THIS HARDBACK CASE DISGUISES YOUR MACBOOK PRO AS A SCHOLARLY BOOK AND SHIELDS IT FROM THOSE LOOKING TO SCOOP A NEW COMPUTER (illegally). I'M DEFINITELY GETTING ONE OF THESE FOR MY MBPRO (when i get one one lol).

New Kidz in The Hall - Land of Make Believe

2010-01-30T10:49:00.009-05:00

Kidz in the The Hall are dropping their second album March 9th.

“Since we were backpackers on the first album and Hipsters on the second...I am interested to see what they'll call us on this album...how about just Dope artists!” - Double O

I'm not a huge fan of their music but definitely respect what they are doing and love the new album art, it reminds me of a scene from the 80's A-ha video "Take On Me." All tracks on the LP are produced by KITH's Double O, featuring collaborations with The Kid Daytona, MC Lyte, Just Blaze and Colin Munroe to name a few. Big ups to Matt Conawy @ MAC Media for the info. Check out tracklist below.

1.) Intro
2.) Traffic
3.) Flickin

4.) Out To Lunch f/The Kid Daytona
5.) Bougie Girls f/Russoul
6.) Jukebox f/MC Lyte
7.) L_O_V_E
8.) Will II Win f/Marsha Ambrosius

9.) Take Over The World f/Just Blaze & Colin Munroe (co-produced by Just Blaze)

10.) Fresh Academy f/Chip Tha Ripper & Donnis

11.) Simple Life f/Amanda Diva

12.) Running f/Tim William

13.) Do It All Again (I Am)

14.) I Am (Reprise)

15.) Rise & Shine f/Russoul

*Random info for all the gamers, Kidz In The Hall's music is featured in EA Sports Madden 09, Rockstar Game's Midnight Club LA, Activision's Pimp My Ride 2 and EA Sports upcoming game NBA LIVE 2010.

I heART Harlem

2010-01-28T07:45:00.011-05:00

If you are in the NYC area this weekend,take advantage of the free things the city has to offer and experience the upcoming exhibit, Urban Pulse, opening this Friday and running until March 5th at the Renissance Fine Art in the Village of Harlem. I had the pleasure of meeting one of the artists, Justin West, a short while back. Check out a featured piece and more about Mr. West below.

"Wolves Never Cry" by , 2009

'Justin West is a young emerging talent in the art world. Justin, also know as JAYWEST, is directly influenced by New York City and his personal experiences. He creates works dealing with oppression in the black community; ideas of social identity, the choices and consequences of urban life and the early LA gang scene. A Surrealist and Pop Artist, he draws inspiration from many creative sources and incorporates their visual styles into his work, creating his own distinctive style. In his own words, 'I am driven by love of seeing beautiful things come to life'."

iTABLES YES PLEASE!!

2010-01-27T00:41:00.004-05:00

IN LIGHT OF THIS APPLE TABLET ANNOUNCEMENT CRAZE, I DECIDED TO DO A POST ON THESE iTABLES (hoping that someone will google it accidentally and stumble upon my gem of a blog :-) WHICH APPLE MIGHT ANNOUNCE AS A NEW PRODUCT TOMORROW FOR ALL WE KNOW, WHO KNOWS I MIGHT HAVE THE INSIDE TRACK!!

LOL ANYWAYS, THESE PIECES WERE CONSTRUCTED BY MIRKO GINEPRO, AN ITALIAN ARTIST. THESE MADE TO ORDER TABLES ARE TRULY A PIECE ON ICONIC POP CULTURE. IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN COPING ONE YOU CAN CONTACT THEM VIA EMAIL AT INFO@GINEPRO.ORG.

NOW I REALLY, TRULY UNDERSTAND DENZEL.

2010-01-27T00:18:00.002-05:00

THIS VENN DIAGRAM IS THE PERFECT VISUAL AID TO HELP ME DISSECT WASHINGTON'S CAREER. IT'S AN AGE OLD MYSTERY (to me, at least) AND IT HAD FINALLY BEEN RESOLVED BY...MAXIM MAGAZINE. THEY GOT SOME SMART FELLAS AT THAT PUBLICATION LOL. PROPS TO MY HOMEGIRL OVER AT INVISIBLE WOMAN BLACK CINEMA BLOG SHE ALWAYS BRINGS THE BLACK CINEMA KNOWLEDGE AND HUMOR TO HER AUDIENCE!!!

JUST A REMINDER TO PRACTICE SAFE SEX....

2010-01-26T20:00:00.003-05:00

THINGS LIKE THIS YOU NEVER SEE IN THE STATES!!! THIS FRENCH AD FOR SAFE SEX ENCOURAGES YOU TO PROTEGEZ-VOUS (protect yourself)!!! ENJOY A STAY SAFE!

Designer Inspire Spotlight: Tracy Reese

2010-01-26T13:53:00.010-05:00

Designer Tracy Reese has been inspiring wardrobes since Spring 1998, with her self titled ready to wear line. This Detroit native continues to offer simple looks that can influence those of us' style who cant afford to wear a Tracy Reese original.

In hopes to bring in the warm weather a little earlier this year, below are three looks from her RTW Spring 2010 show. Whatever your budget, let these bright blues, floral prints and geometric silhouettes inspire your wardrobe revamp next season.

Princess Zoe

2010-01-25T13:20:00.008-05:00

Photo courtesy of Coty, Inc.

Zoe Kravitz is the new face for Vera Wang's Glam Princess fragrance. Yay!!!

Ke$ha breaks records....WTF!?

2010-01-25T12:03:00.008-05:00

"Global pop superstar singer-songwriter, Ke$ha, continues to knock out her competition as her first single "TiK ToK" lands at the #1 spot at Top 40 Radio and sets the all time record for the most weekly spins in the 17 year history of the Billboard Charts.", writes Jamie Abzug of RCA Music Group

There's something for the past few weeks that I've been wanting to get off my chest to ya'll ...AM I MISSING SOMETHING?? Why all the hype around the 22 year old singer (questionable title), Ke$ha, who's style can be classified as "unkept" and who calls older men that hit on her "dinosaurs" (actually, that's kind of funny)? Not to be mean, but the most interesting thing about this new starlet is her breaking into Prince's LA home, leaving her CD with him and NOT getting arrested...check out more on that story, here.

I typically love to support artists seeking to impact the world with their artistry, even the popstars. I can appreciate Top 40ers whether their vocals take a back seat to their originality (Lady Gaga) or their moves (Beyonce), but this is where I draw the line.

I want to hear your take, agree? Disagree?

The Kid Daytona

2010-01-25T01:49:00.018-05:00

NYC has bred a new golden boy with Bronx rapper, The Kid Daytona. He premiered his latest track on last night's Real Late with Peter Rosenberg on Hot 97. Check out "Contemplation," The Kid featuring our girl Tiara Wiles, and other releases from him at myspace.com/thekiddaytona.

"Minimum" is another track the two collaborated on in June 2009, still a favorite of mine. Let us know what you think!

Pat Robertson is an IGNORAMUS

2010-01-18T17:08:00.006-05:00

The only pact that Haitians made, was in 1701 to the French. Compensating them $21 BILLION over 120 years for loss of property. Thereby condemning Haiti as the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. What the hell kind of history book is Pat Robertson reading?!?!

For a 'Crash Course in Haitian History' visit MJT News.

Wyclef Defends Yele Haiti

2010-01-18T16:59:00.003-05:00

Wyclef Jean denounces accusations that surfaced earlier charging his charity, Yele Haiti of misappropriating funds.

The TheSmokingGun.com accused Yele Haiti of having "a lackluster history of accounting for its finances," among other things.

You already KNOW what this is about. Some whistle blowin organization tryin to play Wyclef. Don't believe the hype. Text 501501 to donate $5 to Yele Haiti now.

WHY DO I LUST FOR BOOTS THAT I CAN'T AFFORD?!?!?!

2010-01-17T14:02:00.003-05:00

CITY BODY BOOTS BY JEFFREY CAMPBELL. I'VE BEEN ADDICTED TO HIS SHOES AND WHENEVER I SEE THEM IN REAL LIFE, I HAVE TO CHANGE MY UNDERWEAR... :-/

MOS DEFINITELY!! (was that too corny?lol)

2010-01-09T20:45:00.002-05:00

CHECK THE OFFICIAL VIDEO COMIN FROM ONE OF MY FAVORITE LYRICISTS MOS DEF OFF HIS NEWEST ALBUM "THE ECSTATIC." I ALWAYS LOVE TO SEE WORK FROM THE BROTHA AND AM ESPECIALLY HYPED ABOUT TALIB KWELI'S INVOLVEMENT (**crosses fingers** come on another blackstar album!!). CHECK OUT THE VIDEO FOR "HISTORY" BELOW AND BE SURE TO SUPPORT THE ARTIST AND BUY HIS MUSIC!!!!

MISSBUGS DO TWO THINGS THAT I LOVE...

2010-01-07T18:41:00.005-05:00

(left)ELAINE STURTEVANT DID IT BETTER THAN MISS

(right) SO MISS STOLE FROM ELAINE STURTEVANT

GREAT COLLAGE WORK THAT COMBINES DIGITAL AND MATERIAL MEDIUMS + HOT REBEL STREET ART!!! UK ARTISTS MISSBUGS, A BOY/GIRL TEAM FROM THE UK, ELOQUENTLY FUSES SOCIAL COMMENTARY AND PERSONAL STRUGGLES IN THEIR INSTALLATION ART AND LARGE SCALE PRINTS. WHILE THEY FEED OFF OF EACH OTHER TO CREATE THEIR COLLABORATIVE WORKS, MISS & BUGS ALSO MAKE THEIR OWN INDIVIDUAL PIECES. CHECK SOME OF THEIR STUFF BELOW AND TRULY CONTEMPLATE WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY!! :)

CUT OUT AND FADE OUT PROJECT: THE BEGINNINGS

CUT OUT FADE OUT PROJECT:

HE FELT RUBBISH AS SHE FORGOT HIM

CUT OUT FADE OUT PROJECT:

FADING MEMORIES OF A PHONE CALL

CUT OUT FADE OUT PROJECT:

HE LOST HER!

WOW THIS IS SOOO COOL (shows how easily i'm amused)....

2010-01-07T18:18:00.004-05:00

THE FOLKS OVER AT KOKOKAKA.COM HAVE TAKEN YOUTUBE VIDEOS TO THE NEXT LEVEL! THIS INTERACTIVE PIECE USES TIME STAMPS IN THE VIDEO TO ALLOW YOU TO PLAY A VIRTUAL PIANO ON YOUTUBE!!! SO CHECK IT OUT HERE AND DEMONSTRATE ALL THOSE YEARS OF CLASSICAL PIANO CONDITIONING!!! :-)

WOW KKK LEADER TURNED BLACK CHURCH MINISTER??

2010-01-05T06:24:00.002-05:00

JOHN LEE CLEARY, A FORMER MEMBER OF THE KLU KLUX KLAN (for 16 years) WAS JUST RECENTLY GRANTED THE TITLE OF MINISTER AT ONE THE LARGEST BLACK CHURCHES IN THE COUNTRY. CHECK THIS LITTLE VIDEO, COVERING THE STORY AND LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK. THE MAIN THEME FOR ME WAS THAT HUMANS ARE FULLY CAPABLE OF CHANGE, GROWING AND LEARNING THEN TRANSFORMING YOURSELF IN ACCORDANCE TO NEW BELIEFS AND EXPERIENCES...

PROPS TO V MAGAZINE!!!

2010-01-05T00:18:00.004-05:00

MOST FASHION MAGAZINES OCCASIONALLY FOCUS ONE ISSUE ON THE VARYING BODY TYPES IN THEIR READERSHIP, IN AN EFFORT TO SEEM LIKE THEY ACTUALLY EMBRACE ALL SHAPES AND SIZES. USUALLY, MAGAZINES WILL FIND SOME THICKER BROADS OFF THE STREET AND INTERVIEW THEM, OR JUST FIND A "CURVIER" CELEB TO PUT ON THE COVER, BUT V MAGAZINE IS TAKING AN INTERESTING STANCE ON THE WHOLE "BODY ISSUE." THEY USED FIVE PLUS SIZE MODELS THROUGHOUT THEIR SPREADS IN THIS ISSUE, AS WELL AS JUXTAPOSED WAIF MODEL JAQUELYN JABLONSKI IN THE SAME CLOTHES AND POSES AS A PLUS SIZE MODEL CYRSTAL RENN. IF YOU ASK ME (and you did) I THINK CRYSTAL RENN KILLS THE SHOOT AND IT'S VERY EVIDENT HOW FUCKING SKINNY THAT JABLONSKI CHICK IS...(i mean she looks sick).

THE ISSUE HITS NEWSSTANDS JANUARY 14, 2010

CHECK SOME PHOTOS FROM THE OTHER PLUS SIZE MODELS BELOW:

IS IT JUST ME, OR DOES SHE LOOK EXACTLY LIKE THE CHICK FROM "MY GIRL" ALL-GROWN UP?? GO 'HEAD VEDA!!! LOL

THIS EFFORT IS A GREAT STRIDE FOR THE FASHION COMMUNITY (especially a magazine like V), BUT I MUST ASK; WHERE THE HELL IS THE COLOR?!! U KNOW THEY HAD TO SCOUR THE SHIT OUT OF THEIR MODELING AGENCIES/LOOKBOOKS TO FIND ALL THESE THICK WHITE BROADS, LOL. YOU CAN CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT A VIDEO OF FOOTAGE FROM THE SHOOTS.

THANKS TO JUSTJARED.COM FOR ALL THESE GREAT PHOTOS FROM THE SHOOT.

I'M A FUCKING FIEND FOR TECHNOLOGY ACCESSORIES

2010-01-04T18:44:00.007-05:00

LOL EVEN THO I HARDLY EVER HAVE THE SCRATCH TO COP THEM. I WAS SCOURING THE INTERNET AND FOUND A COOL LITTLE COLLECTION OF IPOD/IPHONE ACCESSORIES. CHECK EM OUT AND ENJOY!!!

HEADPHONIES:

"Headphonies combine the appeal of funky designer vinyl toys with the utility of a portable speaker. Just plug your iPod or other medial player into the back of your Headphonie, and start cranking out the tunes."

SWEET!! YOU CAN COP THEM HERE:)

AND IF YOU CURRENTY HAVE THE "PLEASURE" OF ENDURING THE CURRENT CONDITION UP AND DOWN THE EAST COAST AND YOU USE TOUCH SCREEN TECHNOLOGY, YOU ARE CERTAINLY ENJOY THIS LITTLE GEM!

ETRE TOUCHY GLOVES:
ALSO GREAT FOR MY FELLOW PHOTOGRAPHERS WHO UNDERSTAND/APPRECIATE THE IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICALLY CONNECTING WITH YOUR CAMERA!! CLICK HERE TO COP. FUNKY LEGO SPEAKER DOCK: (why am i such a sucker for anything lego themed?)
SUCH A COOL TAKE ON THE SPEAKER DOCK! COP IT FROM URBAN OUTFITTERS HERE

ZUMREED RAINDROP IPOD BATHROOM SPEAKER

PERFECT FOR JAMMIN' IN THE SHOWER & WHAT NOT.
COP IT HERE

SO IT'S 2010, I FIGURE I SHOULD RECOMMIT MYSELF TO CLATACLATA.COM

2010-01-02T14:51:00.003-05:00

I MEAN WHY WOULD I EVER DECIDE TO JUST SHUT DOWN THE ONE THING THAT'S TRULY MINE FROM IT'S INCEPTION? MY ONE OUTLET I CONTROL AND (surprise) IT JUST HAPPEN TO ENTERTAIN YOU ALL IN THE PROCESS. SO WITHOUT ANY FURTHER ADIEU...

CLINT EASTWOOD: "INVICTUS"

2009-10-30T11:01:00.002-04:00

EASTWOOD'S NEW FILM, "INVICTUS" CHRONICLES THE LIFE AND TIMES OF NELSON MANDELA AND HOE RUGBY HELPED HIM HEAL TENSIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA AND DISSOLVE APARTHEID. MY MAN MORGAN FREEMAN STARS AS MANDELA IN THE FILM AND HIS PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN RUMORED TO BE OSCAR WORTHY (yay!). HIS SUPPORTING INCLUDES MATT DAMON, WHO ALWASYS BRING THE ACTING CHOPS TO EACH FILM. "INVICTUS" IS SLATED TO BE RELEASED DECEMBER 11, 2009, SO KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED!!!