Five Four Sample Sale

KANYE'S MOTHER PASSES

Let us mourn...Seriously...It was annouced by the Associated Press about 7 hours ago..My mom is 58 and I've thought about what I'd do if my mom dies and to be honest I have no clue...My heart really goes out to Kanye...

*Update: Rumor is it was due to complications during cosmetic surgery...

Public Enemy #1...

He wishes he was Public Enemy #1...Anything to try to get back in the limelight...I actually like Cam tho so let's hope he can make a cool comeback...Download his new double CD mixtape here...

Told Ya'll...

Jay was go'n cop Artful Dodger...I dropped the news over a month ago...Ya'll will start listening one day...What really makes me happy is Artful Dodger will start making Women's clothes...Now I can stop complaining to anyone who will listen about the lack of ill Women's street brands and how I wish Artful Dodger would make Women's clothing... I just hope the direction of the line doesn't change 'cuz the line is real ill right now...

True Love False Idol Sample Sale

Live Mechanics Sample Sale

Live Mechanics

Presents

The LA Sample Sale

November 2 & 3, 2007

Live Mechanics Office

5608 South Soto St.

Huntington Park, CA 90255

10am - 8pm

Hosts: Get Live Crew

For More Information: 310-528-1123

First Love...

I've always said Hip Hop is my first love...This shirt is hot....It's by Acrylick...It's available in Men's or Women's over at Digital Gravel...

Starz Angels

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- This beach chair caught my eye earlier this summer but at $50 a chair I didn't feel like breaking bread (I can be real cheap sometimes)...$25 a chair seems much more reasonable though...

- One of my favorite sites Notcot wrote an article about a new mag called Elemente...What really caught my eye is the article on that Puma bag I was talking about a few posts ago...The article on the OXO product also sparked my attention...Makes me wanna go to the news stand and hunt down the mag...

Braggin' Rights

Yeah I copped them BOTH for $30 a piece at Kendo this past weekend...I know you jealous....

Da Fall Buyble

We all know I look to men's buying guides as inspiration for the season to come and that the one from Inquiringmind is one of my favorites...The first chill is coming down in LA, it's about that time to start bundling up and the Fall 2007 Buyble is here...It couldn't have come sooner...

Nike Air Max 97

They're re-releasing the Air Max 97's (known more commonly in the 'hood as the Dan O'Brien's even tho this shoe was never officially attached to him)...This is one of my favorite Air Max ever... I actually still have my pair from '97...This time they are being released with an all silver colorway...No word on the date yet...

Nixon X Barney's Collabo

It's no secret that I love Nixon watches and the watch above just made my heart skip a beat again...Nixon has once again created the most beautiful collection of limited edition watches for Barney's for the upcoming holiday season. The collection consists of 3 models. The one above is the All Black Stainless Steel/Rose Gold 51-30. It has two band options...the stingray above (my personal favorite) and a black stainless steel band...Unlike the last Barney's watch that had 9.25 carats of black and white diamonds...This one is only studded with 2 carats of black diamonds...However, only 4 pieces were made which makes this watch truly limited edition...

(Thanks Hypebeast)

I LOVE Q-TIP and Lunchbox is Pretty Crackin' Too...

I just got back from Lunchbox...All I can say is Q-Tip gave me a hug and I immediately felt 16 again and loss all ability to form sentences and respond to him but I did hug him back...I'm not sure if I reverted back to 16 'cuz of the thrill I felt interacting with my favorite rapper of my youth or if I was having flashbacks 'cuz of the venue the new Crash Mansion which used to be the Shark Club back in the day...I spent a great deal of my teenage summer nights at Clubhouse Monday Nights at Shark Club along with about 1,000 of my closest friends and there has never been a LA club experience since quite like it...If you weren't partying at Clubhouse Monday Nights in the early-mid 90's you weren't partying... Anyway you should check out Lunchbox Saturday nights...It's pretty hot...Literally...

*BarTabz.com has pics from Saturdays event...

WTF?!

Reef Stash Sandals...They serious about this huh? I do understand when you're on the beach and you have no pockets but to be real...tie that key around the string of your boardshorts like we've been doing for years and donate that change to the bum standing next to the lemonade stand where you just got that change (what bum? there's always bum at the beach)...I'll tell you one thing if I did get these flip flops my 'stash' would definitely not consist of keys and some change...

Jones Soda...The Seattle Seahawks Edition...

I've loved Jones Soda for years...I've loved it so much whateyesaygoes and I considered buying stock years ago... For football season this year they have released limited edition Seattle Seahawks football-inspired sodas including Dirt Soda, Sports Cream Soda, Perspiration Soda, Natural Field Turf Soda and Sweet Victory Soda...They will also be releasing their Pure Cane Cola, Sugar-Free Cola and Lemon Lime Soda in Seahawks themed 12 pack can Fridge Packs featuring 7 unique Seahawks related photos per box.

*On another note if YOU wanna be on a bottle of Jones Soda you can send them a pic and a flavor and in 3-4 weeks a 12 pack will arrive on your doorstep...That's good ish...

FASHION RUMOR OF THE DAY

HOLLYWOULD IS WORKING ON THEIR FIRST LINE OF MEN'S SHOES...WE SHALL SEE...

Nike Air Trainer Huarache

Man I just peeped these new Huaraches over at Sneaker Freaker...I can't wait 'til they drop...The neon colorway brings a fresh look to kicks that I remember rockin' in high school and makes them look all brand new and current...I'm changing my laces to neon pink tho...Always gotta freak the 'kicks a lil...

La Rok Sale

Mike & Chris Sale

FYI - Mike and Chris make Men's gear...

THE BOONDOCKS IS BACK!!! WOO HOO!!

Sorry... I was just so excited about this I think it warrants it's own post...Aaron McGruder will be bringing The Boondocks back to Adult Swim starting October 8th and I can't wait!!! The delay since last season was so long I was scared Huey and Riley weren't coming back but I'm thrilled they are...Shoulda known they were on CP Time...Hey better late than NEVER!!! The new episodes are to be filled with rappers and other black talent who lent their voices to the upcoming season... It's bound to be another season of black radicalness from Huey mixed with gangster antics from Riley...Sounds like the story of my life...

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- Beyonce has been rockin' that LV Tribute Bag I was so against...Crazy thing is... She's making me eat my words...That bag is pretty ill I will admit...

- Speaking of Beyonce...I'm happy I'm not the only one who get's annoyed by her...I was beginning to think something was wrong with me since I don't love her like every other human being...

- Bourjois just introduced a mascara cell phone charm like the lip gloss charm I love so much...Thank da lawd I have 3 cell phones...Where else would I put all my charms?

- Here we go again... Every 6 months there's a new city that tries to cite peeps for saggin'...If this isn't the signs of a police state... I dunno what is...

- I shoulda named this post the Beyonce edition...Class ring maker Josten's has teamed with the House of Dereon to create House of Dereon class rings...Lawd that's just what every teenager needs...A reminder in 30 years that they were stupid enough to worship Beyonce like all the other easily persuaded Americans...

- So Barry Bonds thinks Mark Echo is an 'idiot'...I'm sho he's not the only one...

Nike Air Native N7

Nike has created the first-of-a-kind performance shoe designed to address the specific fit and width requirements for the Native American foot. The Air Native N7 was created to help promote fitness amongst Native Americans, a community with high obesity rates. Research shows Native Americans have taller and wider feet than general so the the Air Native will be wider with a larger toe box and have other modifications to help with comfort. The shoe will also have "several "heritage callouts" including sunrise to sunset to sunrise patterns on the tongue and heel of the shoe. Feather designs adorn the inside and stars are on the sole to represent the night sky."

It will be distributed solely to American Indians and all proceeds from the sale of the shoe will be reinvested in health programs for tribal lands...Ill 'kicks AND charity...That's good ish...

Reminder...T Bags Sale This Weekend...

Justin's NYC Closed...

According to XXL, Puff...Sorry Diddy (I always forget not to call him Puff) has decided to close Justin's in NYC...

The statement which was released says ... “Bad Boy is seeking a larger footprint for the restaurant in the New York City area, as the size and location of the restaurant no longer fit the Justin’s brand,” the statement said. “The company sees the larger Justin’s Restaurant in Atlanta, which takes up most of a city block, as the prototype for the new New York City location. Bad Boy representatives are evaluating a number of options for a larger space in some of New York City’s prime traffic areas.”

I guess...Another case of they weren't making any money so they giving people lame excuses...On another note I have the original recipe for Justin's Puffy Shrimp so hit me up if you need it I'll be more than happy to pass it along...

Oh Wheely?

Check out this ill shoe wheel I saw over at Fashionista. It will hold up to 30 pairs of men's or women's shoes and for only $65 it's not really that expensive...I think this shoe wheel is a good idea but it seems like it might take up too much space...Yeah it holds 30 pairs but at a width of 13" it's wider than normal shoe boxes that you can stack on top of each other and shove against the wall which you probably can't do with this...I'm sure you need a lil more space than 13" so you can spin the thing around and find your 'kicks...I dunno...I guess maybe if you only have around 30 pairs of shoes and can fit them all in this one contraption then it's OK but I think I'll stick to my Ikea IVAR system that I can continue to expand to fit my ever expanding shoe collection...

MD 20/20...The Bling Edition...

Is it just me or does anyone else find it offensive that the Blue Raspberry Mad Dog 20/20 is wearing a bling bling nameplate?

New XXL Cover...

The new cover of XXL has been floating around the 'net for a few days now...I saw it and didn't pay too much attention to it 'til I read this...This is why people who don't know hip hop shouldn't blog about hip hop...Is she SERIOUS?! How can she say "I loves me some Lupe, but as for the rest of these dudes....stop playin'"...Even if some of these rappers are a little skeptical how she sleepin' on Saigon, Young Dro, Papoose, Rich Boy AND CROOKED I!? And I have a beef with XXL...Why is Crooked I still a Leader of the New School? Just 'cuz ya'll just started listening to his Hip Hop Weekly's? When is he going to be accepted as a West Coast veteran?! Dude has been on tracks since '98!!!! I swear the West don't never get no respect...

FASHION RUMOR OF THE DAY

JAY-Z IS IN THE FINAL STAGES OF PURCHASING ARTFUL DODGER...WE SHALL SEE...

The Urban Mobility Limited Edition Bag from Puma

I saw this bag over at Karmaloop and had to do a major double take...It's the U.M. Limited Edition Bag from Puma...Only 600 were made to sell worldwide and only 60 available in the US. This bag features white Napa Leather, a cherry wood base panel with a gloss finish, silver metal wheels, black satin lining and two white leather pouches. It's $780 and it's definitely Miami worthy and that's good ish...

'kicks...

I need them both (the black J's and the pink trainers)...Available at Proper...I've actually owned these black J's the first time they were released in like '92-'93...I have no clue what happened to them...

Hollywould X Target collabo

The next accessory collabo for Target is with Hollywould... It's to be released October 14th and I'm not sure exactly how I feel about it... I've been a Hollywould fan for years but this collabo proves to be a little boring...The shoes and bags are nice but they seem to be missing that extra umph Hollywould shoes usually have...That might be 'cuz the price point for these Target shoes is $30 while normal Hollywould shoes can run $300-$600 but I thought that was the whole point of these collabos..."to bring afforable fashion to the masses"...I didn't think that the fashion part was to be sacrificed since the shoes were cheap but who am I foolin'...No matter what anyone tells you we all know a $30 pair of shoes can't compete with a $500 pair no matter who designs the shoe...What I do like about this collabo (unlike with the Devi Kroell collabo) is that a lot of these accessories are available in materials I'd actually rock like cotton, denim, leopard, satin and not just pleather as they like to call it...Straight up plastic is what I like to call it... The one's above are the “Lauren” Glitter/Lace Round-Toe Pumps with Patent Bow available in Silver & Pink $30 which I think are definitely coppable and the one's below are the “DeeDee” Zip Top available in Gold Denim, Silver Denim, Cognac Synthetic & Black Synthetic $40...These I wanna see in Denim 'cuz that might be hot but I'd stay away from the synthetics...

*By the way...Let me explain my aversion to cheap shoes 'cuz it's not just about style...It's about comfort, stability, foot health, back alignment and being able to walk in your heels correctly...My mother always told me never wear cheap shoes 'cuz you will have a bad day...And I always just thought she was being the image conscious fashionista that she is so I tried not to buy cheap shoes but every now and then I'd buy a pair...Let me tell you...The difference in cost is the difference between you working in heels all day, dancing the night away at the club, leaving at 2AM (this is LA) and hittin' up after hours 'til 7am OR you being in flats all day, putting on your heels at 9PM, going to the club, standing around uncomfortable and not dancing, leaving the club with your shoes in your hand at 2AM irritated, tired and ready to go home (please don't ever do this by the way...carry a pair of flexflops in your purse like me if you think you're going to be having a long night)...Cheap shoes are also the difference between having 10 pairs of heels you don't really like wearing 'cuz they hurt yo feet OR 1 or 2 really stylish, comfortable 4" or 5" pairs that you don't mind throwing on with jeans and a t-shirt and running through the airport trying to make yo Miami flight in (I'm always late for that flight and I live 15 mins away from LAX) or wearing them to go grocery shopping in...You can even run down the aisle and ride the basket in them...You should try it...It's fun...

Alexander McQueen X M.A.C. cosmetics

Word is the Alexander McQueen X M.A.C. collabo will be released in early October and I for one can't wait! The limited edition colors are all from McQueen's autumn/winter 2007-08 catwalk and they are sure to inspire make-up junkies everywhere. I think I'm going to have to experiment with the Electro Sky Paint Pot and the Nile Eyehadow (blue shades)...Archangeli has more pics over at her Flickr account...

Jay...Jigga...Jazzy...Whatever You Wanna Call Him...

DOES indeed have a new album coming out...Nah Right is reporting that it's TRUE!!! Jay has a new album coming out...And I for one can't be happier...I mean did we really expect him to retire...How many rappers retire and actually stay retired? The NY Times is reporting the album will drop in early November...Read More and check The NY Times link over at Nah Right...

*On a side note...The portrait of Jay above is by one of my favorite young artists Cbabi Bayoc and it is available at the Bayoc Studio (which very honestly deserves a post of its own)...

New Era x Agenda x Stoked “Contributions” Collection Hat by In4mation

I saw this hat over at Freshness a few weeks ago and immediately fell in love and for me that's hard to do with fitteds maybe 'cuz I'm a broad...I do own a couple and I rock them from time to time but it's rare that I see one and just have to have it like with this one...The clouds, the cursive (I have a thing for lower case cursive) and the aloha under the brim are so artisitic I couldn't help but to fall in love...This hat by In4mation for the New Era X Agenda X Stoked collabo is just so ill...This first installment of New Era X Agenda X Stoked collabos was designed by six different brands and will be released holiday season and the proceeds will be going to Stoked Mentoring which makes me love this hat even more...Art, fashion and charity? Definitely good ish...

Renova Toilet Paper

A couple years ago Renova released black toilet paper and it was all the rage...I personally thought colored toilet paper was a unique idea but I personally didn't want black toilet paper in my bathroom...Well Renova now has an answer to my complaints...They now have added green, red and orange to the line up in rainbow bright, techni colors! The green is really off chain and I'm mos def purchasing it for the upcoming holidays parties but it would make a nice addition to any guest bathroom year round...I got a penchant for ill household items...They're the kinda things that make you smile when you wake up in the AM and hate yo day job...

WTF?!

Is THIS about? They are NOT serious!! Someone tell me they are not serious...Interscope Records thinks selling $5 swap meet glasses and a $3 Liquid Paper PEN for $20 to make and I quote to make your own Soulja Boy shades is a GOOD IDEA! I really would like to know how many orders they've taken for this combo...The next time I hear someone say Hip Hop is dead I'm going to say blame Interscope for stifling the creativity of the youth and selling pre-packaged ol' school Ghetto taggin' kits...

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Paris Hilton launched Rich Prosecco...This girl will put her face on about anything... I guess there's a market for champagne in a can...Altho I think Sofia conquered this market a few years ago and between them and the mini Moet...I don't really think we need another portable champagne...

Why do I have this bowl?!!! The one I have cost about $25...My boss picked it up in Amish Country!!!! Wonder if they know someone bit their ancient art of bowl making...Probably not...That's what happens when you shun technology...Peeps take yo ideas and start charging $75 for them...

Since when can an airline ask you to get off a flight for wearing revealing clothing? This 'fit ain't even THAT revealing! If it was me I'd sue too...

It was only a matter of time before someone figured out how to download free ringtones on the new iPhone...follow this link before they make them take it down! LOL!

Forbes also has info about unlocking the phone so you can use it with other carriers besides AT&T... Good ish...

Told Ya'll...

I really didn't wanna do another Told Ya'll post so soon BUT I TOLD YA'LL ( 1 - 2 )!!! Chanel Iman is going to be the next BIG Supermodel and the LA Times has a huge article about her on the front page of this Sunday's Image section...Check it out...Support the girl from Baldwin Hills...She's bound to be HUGE!!!

OKI-NI STOP SELLING WOMEN'S CLOTHES...So sad...

OHMIGOD!!! HOW can Oki-Ni stop selling Women's gear?! They are NOT serious...They are KILLING ME!!!

On their website they give some shitty ass reason as to why they stopped...Basically they weren't making enough money and so now we women have to suffer...

I must say I am actually really sad oki-ni is closing...They year isn't even over and already I've lost TWO great online places to shop...It's a sad day...

'kicks & gear...

You know what happens when I start bloggin' around late at night...I end up shopping or should I say coveting... Ya'll know I personally don't stray from Nike too much but I do own a pair of Andrew Kuo Pro Keds from the Pre-Dame Dash Era...The artist in me LOVES them!

Sorry had to throw a pic up to get in lightweight Braggin' Rights LOL! But I just saw these Pro-Keds over at Hypebeast...

These are the most gorgeous Pro-Keds I've seen in a while... They are a collabo with a basketball team in Japan’s Pacific Baseball Division...All I really know is they're ill...

Hypebeast also had these Dickies X Situation Normal collabo Idiot Savant shorts up...Ya'll know how I love Dickies (They were in last week's men's 'fit of the week)...I'm sure you can cop these shorts at SituationNormal...IF they're open...(sorry...inside joke)...

I love men's wear!! Girls can just freak them in ways guy's never can and that's why I LOVE being a broad! LOL!