cop on the settee

Blur Them Lines...

2011-04-27T18:32:00.000-07:00

55 Degree X Coolhaus BEER FLOATS!!!

2011-04-14T14:05:00.000-07:00

WTF?!

2011-04-13T16:27:00.000-07:00

- Mario Van Peebles clearly needs something to do...

Illesteva X Opening Ceremony Pop-Up Shop...

2011-04-12T16:18:00.000-07:00

Meet Vickie's Newest Angels...

2009-11-16T22:22:00.000-08:00

Victoria's Secret has revealed their newest angels and Chanel Iman is one of them!

Emanuela de Paula, Lindsay Ellingson, Candice Swanepoel and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley have all made the list as well but we all know Chanel Iman is one of my FAVE models! Congrats to Chanel Iman and can't wait to see the show which is back in NYC this year.

Cut From A Different Cloth...

2009-11-16T21:53:00.000-08:00

Burton Girls Night Out...

2009-11-16T16:49:00.001-08:00

Can someone explain...

2009-11-15T20:11:00.000-08:00

WTF is Puff doin'? I know I'm always asking this...but really... I don't understand this...Seriously...

Happy Birthday Juxtapoz!!!

2009-11-11T11:36:00.000-08:00

Most people know art makes my heart skip a beat (well so do food, music and shoes but whatever) but an art and charity combo is enough to make a girl...well...you know...

For their 15th Anniversary Juxtapoz is hosting an art auction where all proceeds will be donated to the Power House Project to help purchase and renovate foreclosed and abandoned homes in the Detroit area.

Upper Playground is hosting a viewing of the artwork and meet and greet with the artists November 14.

WHEN: Saturday, November 14, 2009 7-11 pm
WHERE: The Factory Place Arts Complex, 1308 Factory Place, Los Angeles, CA 90013

THE BOONDOCKS IS BACK!!! WOO HOO!! 2009

2009-11-11T01:39:00.000-08:00

Can it be? I've been waiting with bated breath...I thought the last hiatus was long but this time it's been TWO years since the last Boondocks episode...The first episode of Season 3 is completed...Aaron McGruder confirmed it via Twitter himself...Now let's see how long it takes before The Cartoon Network/Adult Swim actually airs it...I connect more with Huey but I've really missed Riley's antics...

Ray Barbee Vault By Vans Release Party...

2009-11-11T01:21:00.000-08:00

Breakfast of Champions...

2009-11-10T23:15:00.000-08:00

A few months ago I blogged about the abundance of specialty food trucks on the streets of LA... Since that blog post about another 86 food trucks have hit the road...You thought I was sick of it then well trust...I'm SICK of it now...well...I thought I was sick of it...Then I came across the Buttermilk Truck and I have to admit it intrigues me...After I saw the menu I was a little upset when I realized they haven't even launched yet...

With things like Hawaiian Bread Cinnamon French Toast Sticks...

and Fried Chicken with Housemade Cinnamon Waffles...

BOTH the morning and evening menus are definitely going to have me chasing...Sounds like the perfect post-club meal...They're having a launch party tomorrow so I think I'll stop by and get to know my new food obsession a little better...Follow them on Twitter so you can chase them around LA like I'm going to...I think it's going to be worth it...

Kid Robot Sale

2009-10-26T13:40:00.000-07:00

Shag Sale...

2009-09-11T19:44:00.000-07:00

Southern California artist Josh Agle (better known as Shag) is having his 1st swapmeet TOMORROW at the Billy Shire Fine Arts Gallery...You can pick up limited edition prints and original paintings and other fun stuff...

Mishka Sale...

2009-09-11T10:46:00.000-07:00

Tokidoki X Karl Lagerfeld Collabo?! WTF?!

2009-09-09T17:45:00.000-07:00

We KNOW I love Tokidoki collabo's...I blog about them non-stop...This collabo between Tokidoki and Karl Lagerfeld has been popping up all over the net and I hope it's real...I stopped by the Tokidoki booth at Magic but I didn't get a chance to speak with Simone 'cuz he was busy being interviewed...Now I wished I woulda waited patiently and got the scoop...Patience is a mutha f*cka...

Archive Agency X Chic Little Devil Designer Sample Sale...

2009-09-09T17:42:00.001-07:00

Will Chad Upset The NFL? Chances Are YES...

2009-09-09T16:10:00.000-07:00

I must say I was a little sad when OchoCinco stopped tweeting...It took me a minute to realize it because I was recovering from being in Vegas for Magic and hadn't been on Twitter...All of a sudden though I realized I hadn't seen a tweet from him in days and I knew something had to be wrong...See Chad ustreams all the time and tweets non-stop...to his fans, to his girlfriend, to whomever will listen actually and when I hadn't seen a tweet from him I had to go on his profile and see what happened that's when I saw the message but I knew it wouldn't be long before Chad started tweeting again...SI.com reports it will happen this Sunday for the opener against the Broncos...I'm anxious to see what's going to happen 'cuz like he told me once before 'he ain't wrapped too tight'...

What's In YOUR Wallet?

2009-08-22T20:21:00.000-07:00

There have been a few blog posts the last few days about wallets being released this Fall with embossed diamond prints...None of those wallets are even half as ill as the wallet being released by Diamond Supply Co. this holiday season...The black Diamond Supply Co. embossed leather billfold is ill...Its subtly exudes maturity unlike the other crayon colored wallet and the red inside stripe adds just the right amount of color to keep it from being boring...It will also be available with a Tiffany inside stripe...

(photo and info courtesy of Nick Diamonds Twitpic account)

Everywhere I Turn There's A Damn Truck...

2009-08-19T14:16:00.000-07:00

The latest LA craze is to buy an old taco truck and drive it around town delivering premium goods..I'm not go'n lie... I thought it was a very clever idea in the beginning but now that there's 184 different trucks running around the damn city it's not so cute any more...I have my favorite (Kogi BBQ Truck!) Like I said there's literally about 184 of them so I can't post them all...but here's a list of a few of them...

- Baby's Badass Burgers (did I really just type that?) - The owners of One Group started this truck and very honestly I think they did it just to be funny...STK..Taco Truck... How do those words even fit in the same sentence? But if the burgers are anything like the other upscale food they serve in their restaurants in LA then chasing this truck is worth the gas...Follow Baby's Badass Burgers on Twitter for location alerts as well... (menu)

- Kogi BBQ Truck - These set of trucks go by colors (Azul, Verde, Rojo) and they'll tweet their locations all day so you can catch up to them...The food is definitely worth the chase...Follow Kogi BBQ on Twitter to stay up to date (menu)...

- Fish Lips Sushi Truck - Now I dunno how smart it is to buy sushi from a truck but I purchased some once before from a 7-eleven so I guess a truck is at least one step above that...Follow Fish Lips Sushi on Twitter (menu)...

- Dodger Ticket Truck - Follow the Dodgers on Twitter and they'll alert you to the trucks every stop...You can buy tickets and $1 hot dogs...

- Dosa Truck - What is a Dosa? Follow the Dosa Truck on Twitter...

And last on my list of faves...but certainly not least is...

- Sprinkles Cupcake Van - I'm not even going to explain this one 'cuz if you dunno what Sprinkles is by NOW you might as well shoot yourself...Follow Sprinkles Cupcake Van on Twitter...

Blends Sale...

2009-08-19T14:11:00.001-07:00

Flippin' Out...

2009-08-19T12:35:00.001-07:00

I'm just greedy...Simple as that...Summer always seems to lead me on a quest for a new frozen snack to obsess over. The last two summers my frozen snack of choice was Sour Watermelon Slurpee's at 7-Eleven...This summer I have a new obsession Ben & Jerry's Flipped Out!

If this isn't the most ingenious idea I dunno what is... It reminds me of those ice cream cups you used to get off the ice cream truck when you were little but improved by 100%...The fudge and brownie is just right and it really doesn't seem like all that goodness could come in a pre-packaged container...I follow Ben & Jerry's on Twitter and recently they held a lil contest and I ended up winning TWO free packages of Flipped Out! Now if that isn't a reason to tweet I dunno what is...

Barkley L. Hendricks : Birth of The Cool

2009-08-14T20:56:00.000-07:00

I headed to the Santa Monica Museum of Art today for the Barkley Hendricks exhibit and I was blown away...The picture above titled "Sweet Thang" is the perfect example of his work... The light, the shading, the attention to detail is absolutely amazing...His paintings are so clear and crisp you'd think you were looking at a photograph...He captures the fashion and attitude of the times and of the people with such ease it can do nothing but amaze you...If you are in LA I suggest you catch the exhibit before it ends 8/22 its well worth it...

ish...

2009-08-10T15:39:00.001-07:00

- Tony Hawk's New Virtual game 'TH Ride' has a November 17th US release date...Looks pretty ill...

- Free Chocolate from Mars every Friday...

- Nicole Richie has taken her fab maternity looks and transformed them into a collection for A Pea in The Pod...

- This Marc Jacobs Flights of Fancy bag '09 is very reminiscent of the Louis Vuitton Conte De Fees bag '02...Is it considered biting if you design BOTH lines? Although if you really wanna get technical Julie Verhoeven designed that LV bag...

- Apparently Pastry isn't the only one getting away from tennis shoes and into wedges and ballet flats...Check out the new women's line Select from Creative Recreation dropping Spring '10...

Pastry Heels and Ballet Flats? Yep...Coming Soon...

2009-08-10T14:09:00.000-07:00

I attended the Pastry event at Sportie LA a few days ago (blurry pic of Angela DJ'ing below) ...Besides consuming free ice cream and champagne punch, I also learned that in the Fall Pastry will be releasing a line of boots, wedges and ballet flats...They are venturing out of sneakers and trying to break into casual footwear and sunglasses... I actually think this is a good way to go... They have a good grasp on the teen market and they've proved themselves to be trendsetters (especially Angela)...They're bound to have droves of young girls wanting to be like them...KEY WORD...young...

FREE Sundae Mondays...

2009-08-10T13:43:00.000-07:00

Ben & Jerry's loves Mondays and I LOVE Ben & Jerry's...One of the best ways to keep up with them is to follow them on Twitter @cherrygarcia...They send out tweets about scoop shop specials like Monday's BOGO sundaes and they hold fun contests from time to time... Anyway it's Monday and I know I just ate a bunch of junk at the fair yesterday but I'm heading to my nearest scoop shop to get a free sundae...

Johnny Cupcakes Presents The Goonies...

2009-08-06T00:12:00.000-07:00

I love Johnny Cupcakes and was happy when he finally opened a store in LA. I can't believe he's been out here a year already. I'd been following him on the web for years and the events in Boston always looked so fun I wished I was out there...well now he's in LA and even though he's new to the town he's hosting events just like he were a native...Catch the Midnight screening of The Goonies this Saturday if it's anything like the LA 1 yr anniversary party...I'm sure it's to be an interesting night...

Greedy Genius Web Sale...

2009-08-05T23:18:00.001-07:00

Reserve Final Summer Sale...

2009-08-05T23:05:00.000-07:00

Somebody At Fresh Jive is HILARIOUS....

2009-08-05T22:57:00.000-07:00

Fresh Jive just released a collabo with John Downer The Typography King...The shirt above is just one of many that John Downer has lent his skills to...Although I'm a fan of the shirt that reads "The World's Got Problems in '09" (because Fresh Jive is right...the World DOES have problems in the '09) The one above is also the most hilarious out of the bunch...All I'm going to say is they ain't never lied...

Crooks and Castles Sample Sale...

2009-08-05T22:54:00.001-07:00

Hellz Bellz Sample Sale...

2009-08-05T12:09:00.000-07:00

Braggin' Rights

2009-06-03T21:13:00.000-07:00

It's been a minute since I've had Braggin' Rights...and very honestly I wasn't going to even brag about these but soooo many peeps kept jockin' all day I figure I HAD to brag...We know I love Vans we've discussed this before...Someone blogged about THESE watermelon Vans back in December '08 and I've been searching for them ever since...I was originally looking for the Chukkas but whateyesaygoes found these in Little Tokyo and of course I had to cop.... I love the watermelon print and even though I don't wear red they seem perfect for summer...You know for picnics and what not...

Vivienne Westwood X Victorinox Penknife...

2009-06-03T15:29:00.000-07:00

I was blogging around the other night and saw this Vivienne Westwood x Victorinox Penknife collabo and decided I have to have it. It's the perfect twist of fashionista and bad girl just like I like to think I am...It's green (which is my favorite color) and then I studied the graphics closer...Someone tell me if I'm wrong but I think those are dongs on that knife... RIGHT!? Now I want it even more...

Five Four Warehouse Sale...

2009-05-28T20:47:00.000-07:00

Warehouse sale...The past 3 years it's been called a sample sale...Now all of a sudden...

Digital Gravel Sale...

2009-05-28T12:11:00.000-07:00

Someone Over at Fila is a Biter...

2008-01-31T21:35:00.000-08:00

And this is one I can't believe!!! HOW in the world did they bite PRADA like this after soooo many years?!! The Prada hightops have always been and will always be one of my favorite shoes...HOW can Fila get away with this?! It's really sad to see a brand as big as Fila bite...Seriously...I guess they're feeling the competition seeing as they have no real spot in the shoe game right now but to bite to try and comeback? That's just wrong...WHO in the company said 'Hey! Let's bite Prada and sponsor Paris Hilton! That'll help sales!'?

Fafi X M.A.C. Cosmetics collabo...

2008-01-24T18:35:00.000-08:00

We know I LOVE FAFI and I LOVE M.A.C. collabo's (1) (2) but never in a million years did I think they'd ever do one together...I am so excited I can't wait...I don't have a lot of information on the collection all I know is it's dropping February 1st which is in less than a week and I can't wait!!! WOO HOO!!

Blends Womens Sale...

2008-01-24T10:49:00.001-08:00

After this weekend every girl should have fresh 'kicks...

It's That Time Again...Sneaker Sale at Kendo!!

2008-01-21T13:36:00.000-08:00

Yummy Earth Organic Lollipops...

2008-01-17T13:50:00.000-08:00

I have a HUGE sweet tooth...When Sour Skittles first launched someone bought me a case because they were tired of hearing me complain everyday about how I couldn't find them anywhere...The case was gone in 2 days...Someone once bought me the largest, you can usually only find them in an airport, 750G Toblerone and it was gone in about 12 hours...My addiction to sugar is so bad it's actually starting to scare even me (and nothing scares me) So I've started looking for a healthy alternative so far the only thing I've found besides nature's original candy is everybodies favorite the fruit snack...But somehow the fruit snack still doesn't fulfill my sugar cravings...Then I found these... Yummy Earth Candy...They are all organic (which made me skeptical) but they are just as sweet as any piece of sugar filled crap I've ever put in my mouth and they satisfy my sugar craving...I can still have my sweets and not feel bad about what I'm putting in my body and to me that's all that matters...

01 The One Women's Binary Fashion Watch

2008-01-17T11:41:00.001-08:00

With over 10 posts solely about watches, it's fair to say we all know I LOVE them... This one caught my eye just because it was so ill...I have no clue who 01 The One is and I have no clue how to tell time with this watch...There's some sort of binary code to figure out I guess...None of that matters anyway 'cuz it's not like I ever pay attention to the time anyway...Think I'm gonna hafta cop this tho...It'll look ill in the club...

Someone Over at Billabong is a Biter...

2008-01-14T11:26:00.000-08:00

I'm quick to point out a biter...It's the one thing I can't stand...People taking other people's creativity and claiming it as their own is just really uncalled for...People say imitation IS the greatest form of flattery...Whatever...Billabong clearly bit Johnny Cupcakes (who is one of my FAVORITE graphic artist/street brand designer) years after the fact and you know what? F*ck Billabong...

Rebecca Minkoff Sample Sale

2008-01-10T16:40:00.000-08:00

Rebecca Minkoff Sample Sale

Bags at 50% off

January 13, 2008

Noon-6 p.m.

2321 Observatory Ave.

Los Feliz, CA

R.S.V.P. store@rebeccaminkoff.com

GUESS WHO'S BACK?!!!

2008-01-10T16:31:00.000-08:00

'It’s been a long time, I shouldn’t have left you
Without a strong rhyme to step to'
- Rakim - I Know You Got Soul 1987

SO THE GIRL IS BACK!!!! SORRY FOR THE LACK OF POSTS...SOMETIMES LIFE JUST TAKES OVER... I EVEN MISSED THE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY MARK...BAD GIRL...ANYWAY... I'M BACK AND EXPECT UPDATED POSTS!!!!

YOU'RE GONNA WISH I STAYED AWAY!! LOL!!

Five Four Sample Sale

2007-11-27T11:42:00.000-08:00

KANYE'S MOTHER PASSES

2007-11-11T23:25:00.000-08:00

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...

2007-11-09T06:05:00.000-08:00

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...

2007-11-09T06:00:00.001-08:00

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

2007-11-01T23:34:00.001-07:00

Live Mechanics Sample Sale

2007-11-01T20:52:00.000-07:00

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...

2007-11-01T12:45:00.001-07:00

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

2007-11-01T12:34:00.001-07:00

ish...

2007-10-29T01:54:00.001-07:00

- 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

2007-10-23T10:31:00.000-07:00

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

Da Fall Buyble

2007-10-17T02:32:00.000-07:00

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

2007-10-17T02:30:00.000-07:00

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

2007-10-17T01:48:00.000-07:00

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...

2007-10-14T03:04:00.000-07:00

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?!

2007-10-03T10:08:00.000-07:00

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...

2007-10-03T08:40:00.001-07:00

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

2007-10-03T08:40:00.000-07:00

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

Nike Air Trainer Huarache

2007-10-02T21:10:00.000-07:00

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

2007-10-02T00:14:00.000-07:00

Mike & Chris Sale

2007-10-02T00:13:00.000-07:00

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

THE BOONDOCKS IS BACK!!! WOO HOO!!

2007-09-29T23:02:00.000-07:00

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...

ish...

2007-09-29T21:44:00.000-07:00

- 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

2007-09-29T20:43:00.000-07:00

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...

2007-09-28T09:12:00.001-07:00

Justin's NYC Closed...

2007-09-27T08:58:00.000-07:00

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?

2007-09-26T08:43:00.000-07:00

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...

2007-09-23T22:36:00.001-07:00

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...

2007-09-22T12:41:00.000-07:00

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

2007-09-22T11:10:00.001-07:00

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

The Urban Mobility Limited Edition Bag from Puma

2007-09-22T07:50:00.000-07:00

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...

2007-09-22T02:39:00.000-07:00

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

2007-09-21T09:03:00.000-07:00

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

2007-09-20T15:57:00.000-07:00

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...

2007-09-20T00:15:00.000-07:00

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

2007-09-19T09:41:00.000-07:00

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

2007-09-19T09:13:00.000-07:00

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?!

2007-09-18T23:47:00.001-07:00

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...

ish...

2007-09-09T23:35:00.004-07:00

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...

2007-09-09T08:54:00.000-07:00

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...

2007-09-07T23:41:00.000-07:00

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...

2007-09-07T23:07:00.000-07:00

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!

Told Ya'll...

2007-09-07T19:29:00.001-07:00

Inga was goin' down... She got a YEAR in the klink ...I wasn't wishin' it upon her 'specially since she's pregnant but I knew it was bound to happen...You can only act a fool so much 'til it catches up with you and very honestly they gave her a million chances to change her piss poor attitude 'cuz I'ma tell you right now if I had done that ish when I was on probation they woulda locked my black ass up right away...

Onituska Tiger Goes Back to School with Sportie LA...

2007-09-07T00:25:00.000-07:00

I just got back from the Onitsuka Back to School event at Sportie LA and of course the party was hot...What else do you expect from Sportie? The fall Tigers are really different than any Asics I've seen before... They look like graph paper and all the details are embroidered on them like scribble scrabble...Kinda like a Nike seamless but with a whole lot of embroidery for the details...The graph paper and scribble scrabble are perfect for Back to School...That's what I used to do in class...Doodle and scribble scrabble and never pay attention...Anyway the kicks are pretty ill...Pretty creative...Pretty hot...Gimme a sec...I'll upload pics from the party...

and the ill gift bag...

ish...

2007-09-06T01:05:00.001-07:00

- For all you guys that keep tearing up the back of your designer jeans...Look what I found...

- Eddie Griffin is COMEDY! I woulda told them "F*** Ya'll!" too! Uppity negroes....

- Common is right "a hat is another way of putting on a crown" but how you peddling $150 apple jacks? Who 'posed to buy them? The peeps in the 'hood? Like whateyesaygoes said...Just shows he ain't really down for The People...LMAO!

- Here's a guide with ill ways to lace yo sneaks...

- Beer and Bears do not mix...From what it sounds like tho...This idiot deserved what he got...

- I once posted how to make homemade bling...This time I'm posting how to get diamonds out of yo loved one's remains...Don't go rushin' no one to die so you can get an ice grill either...

NEW iPOD!!!!!

2007-09-05T14:59:00.000-07:00

The new iPod is being released in a few weeks and YES it's like the iPhone..."the same size screen as the iPhone, but it's even thinner", "same multi-touch interface"...It also has WiFi so you can check the net...Comes in 8GB and 16GB and will be priced at $299 and $399...Now THIS is good ish...

50 vs Kanye Pt.2 (via The Sly Show)...

2007-09-05T12:07:00.001-07:00

In an attempt to determine which album is better, The Sly Show is currently playing tracks from 50's and Kanye's album..Sly seems to think 50's go'n win...I'm still not sho...Especially since he won't let any Kanye songs play past 30 secs LOL! Apparently Kanye is "not amusing him" LOL! Sly says he'll post both albums on his site so you can decide for yourself but until then Tune in to The Sly Show RIGHT NOW!!!!

50 vs Kanye

2007-09-05T10:04:00.000-07:00

This is the real cover of the Rolling Stone...Not the one below which has been circling the net for days now...If 50 ain't got the sloping forehead of prehistoric man I dunno who does...I swear I think he was frozen for a million years and recently thawed out...That's the only explanation as to how evolution skipped him...

I've actually heard Kanye's album (and the Japanese bonus tracks) and all I know is everything sounds better than anything 50's released off his album yet but what do I know? Maybe he's holding some heat waiting to release it at the last minute...I sho hope so or he's go'n be crying when Kanye outsells him and if that happens neither one of them is ever go'n shut up...

Shaq Has Filed for Divorce...

2007-09-05T09:05:00.000-07:00

I never like seeing a black couple split but for some reason this one is making me a lil more sad than most...Crazy thing is HE filed for divorce...That's a lil strange...And according the the Miami Herald "Shaquille O'Neal is asking Shaunie O'Neal to provide a "correct accounting of all money, funds, stocks, bonds, and other securities" that she had access to or obtained during the marriage."...Hmmm...Someone dip her hand into the cookie jar without letting big man know? Rumor is she was stealing...I hope it's not true...How can you steal from the man that gives you the world? I'll never understand...

T Bags Sale...

2007-09-05T01:22:00.000-07:00

Chloe Sale...

2007-09-05T01:19:00.000-07:00

You don't see too many of these...Better RSVP...

P. Diddy Makes a Man Strip in Public...LOL!

2007-09-04T01:41:00.000-07:00

Puff oh I'm sorry...P. Diddy done lost his mind...Page Six is reporting the other night at his annual white party he made some man strip off his cream pants and slip into some white one's that he provided...OK see I can understand making the man change...I'm all against fashion faux pas' too and if I'm throwing the party and can control a faux pas from happening then I'd be all over it too...I said white...I mean white...AND he was even nice enough to loan (Actually I should say give...I'm sure Puff don't want them pants back) the guy a pair of white pants but did he really need to make him change in the street? See THAT'S a lil too much...I know his lil mini me told on that dude...Look at him pointin' him out...Lil snitch...

Tokidoki X Onitsuka Tiger Collabo

2007-09-03T08:05:00.000-07:00

We know I love Tokidoki and Tokidoki collabos (if you click collabos at the right about 4 tokidoki one's show up) but a Tokidoki X Asics Collabo?! It's like the collabo from heaven...I can't even believe it's happening...I've looked everywhere but there aren't any pics anywhere on the net to give hint as to what they might actually look like...Guess we'll hafta wait and see...Over at the Tokidoki blog Simone answers a few questions regarding the collabo in the comment section of his Sneaker Pimp post...Tell you one thing... I'm coppin' them when they come out...And yeah...I can say this without seeing the shoe...That's how much faith I have in Tokidoki and Asics...There will be 2 styles, 4 colors dropping in Spring 2008...Man that seems like a long time away...

Jovovich-Hawk X Target Collabo

2007-09-02T20:42:00.000-07:00

One of my FAVORITE sites Fashionista.com just informed me that there will be a Jovovich-Hawk X Target collabo coming out!!! This is definitely one of the iller collabos Target has done and I can't wait for it to be released. It's due in stores Spring '08 and Milla says it will include "all our classic pieces: smock dresses, tunics, minis, all vintage-inspired, great prints"...Talk about bringing illness to the masses...

In other collabo news...Milla will also be designing a line of evening gowns and handbags for Mango (who Jovovich-Hawk have already done a collabo with) under her own name to be released this winter...

New Amerie Joint is HOT!

2007-09-02T10:15:00.001-07:00

So I normally don't do individual posts for songs but this one is hot...It knocks...Trust...You need it in yo life...Download it here or over at the playlist on the side...

"want you to turn the lights off...ME... on..."

LAlife

2007-09-01T23:27:00.000-07:00

So I just left the Alife LA store opening event and it was mos def fun...The ginger drinks (this recipe is close...don't remember any pineapple tho) provided by 10 Cane were off the chain and the DJ's made sure to keep the crowd rockin'...My forgetful ass forgot to bring a camera so I have no pics to share but the store is hot...It's about time they opened a store in LA...Now whateyesaygoes doesn't have to fly to NY to shop and I know for a fact he thinks that's good ish...Check it out yourself...You'll be pleasantly surprised...

ALIFE LA
451 N. Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036
www.alifenyc.com

* Update...Apparently I didn't need to bring my camera...Someone over at Hypebeast thoughtfully put me in the opening shot of their recap...