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!

Told Ya'll...

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...

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...

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- 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!!!!!

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)...

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

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...

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...

Chloe Sale...

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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...

Y3 Boots at eLuxury...

A couple years ago I wanted a pair of Y3 navy boots...They kinda resembled these but they weren't so tall... They were maybe 3 or 4 inches shorter... I thought they were fly and I was very upset when they sold out and I couldn't find them... I just stumbled across these Y3 Runway Nagatabi Boot over at eLux and while I didn't fall in immediate love with them like I did previous seasons I still think I can rock the ish outta these (even tho they are a bit super hero-ish)...The red is a HUGE deviation from anything I'd ever wear (I don't rock red at all) but the illness of the boots overcomes the color...I might hafta cop these but first I'm go'n do a Google search and maybe some eBaying and see if I can find the navy one's from a couple years ago...

My Lip Gloss is Cool...My Lip Gloss be Poppin'...

I have a thing for cell phone charms but I've never thought about the fact that maybe they can actually be useful...I've always assumed them to be useless trinkets with the sole purpose of making me smile (I guess making me smile is a useful thing tho)...Well these cell phone charms not only make me smile, they also enhance my smile...Only available at Sephora, these mini version of Bourjois' best-selling lip gloss, Effet 3D, will make sure that every time you leave the house your lipgloss won't be too far behind...

Kendo and Toms Make a Difference...

We know I love anything charity related... And besides that Kendo parties are always real ill...

KENDO & TOMS SHOES

Invite you to

Come Make A Difference

September 1, 2007

4pm-7pm

Kendo
7128 Melrose Ave

Live Art and Refreshments Provided

KENDO

COME SUPPORT THE CAUSE

WERE HELPING TOMS SELL AS MANY SHOES AS

POSSIBLE BEFORE THEY HEAD TO AFRICA TO MAKE A DROP

If You Are Unable To View The Image, Go To...http://kendo-la.com/pics/kendoxtoms.jpg

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- Hip Hop Harry got picked up by The Retro Television Network...That's good ish...I'm all about tryin' to educate the youth in a way they can relate too...

- The commercials are the other reason why I love the LA County Fair...The past 3 or 4 years they have created a series of commercials ( 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 ) that mock the stereotypical Los Angeleno...The one when the girl is in the bumper cars trying to text on her 'kick is comedy...

- New York magazine has a model manual online...Just in time for fashion week...They also have video posted of the 5 worst falls in fashion...That used to be my biggest fear in life falling on the runway...

- These Creative Recreation Boots are off chain!

- Aw Lawd...Foxy claims she is suffering on Rikers Island ...Ummm... It's jail...You're supposed to suffer...

- HollyHood Filmz has acquired the motion picture rights to Dear Mama: The Life Story of Afeni Shakur...I hope this project will actually make it...The youth need to know the history of their past leaders if we are ever go'n get ahead...Especially since I'm sure the only thing they know about Afeni from Tupac's lyrics is that she was once a crackhead...

- Check out Murs' new video "Murray's Revenge"...Ya'll know I love Murs...His video for L.A. been on my myspace page for about 3 years now...

- It's Britney Bitch!

- No matter how Jennifer Lopez acts or who she dates or marries (whatever)...This right here shows that she'll always be hood...She is COMEDY!

LA County Fair Time!!!

I'm a simple girl and it's the simple things in life that make me happy...With that disclaimer aside...Can I say I LOVE THE LA COUNTY FAIR?!!! I know I always say I LOVE things but that's cuz I do really love things that make me happy and the County Fair is definitely one of those things that fills my soul for a million not so obvious reasons but I'll focus on the main one...

I have gone to the Fair every year since I was a kid...My mom dragged me and even as I kid I loved it...The rides, the games, the animals...It was sooo much fun...When I entered my teenage years I started going 'cuz there were always guys around you could flirt with and maybe if you were lucky and went the right night there'd even be a makeshift club going on and of course 'cuz my mom dragged me...But as I got older I realized that I still love the rides and the super slide but what really makes to go to the County Fair these days (and I say county fair and not just LA 'cuz I hit up the OC County Fair when it's going down too...It's cheaper to get in and the only real difference is it's a lil smaller which is fine by me...Who really walks the whole fairground anyway? Have you seen the whole thing? But I digress...) What really makes me go to the County Fair these days is the food!

Chocolate filled Churros, Turkey Drumsticks, Turkey Corndogs, Frozen Banana on a Stick, Pork Chop on a Stick, Corn on the Cob, Funnel Cake, Cotton Candy, Sno Cones, Caramel Apples, Popcorn, Homemade Potato Chips with Baked Potato toppings and Beer! On top of that the County Fair will deep fry anything...Snickers, Oreos, Twinkies, Strawberries, Apples, Tomatoes, Avocados, Olives...Even Coke... Sheesh...It's frickin' heaven is what it is...Definitely a lil gluttony crackin' off but it only happens once a year...That's my excuse...

And if you don't believe me....Check...People of all ages seriously love The LA County Fair...I can't wait to go there and eat! I'm so excited!

2nd Annual All Work All Play BBQ

The Hundreds...check out their blog here...

Good Lookin' on the heads up Kendo...

Bookswim vs The Library

I saw this over at M.I.S.S. Crew a couple days ago and have been meaning to share it with my fellow dorks...No ladylexx you are not the only one geeking over this...Bookswim is being dubbed the Netflix for Books...Now while I LOVE BOOKS I'm not sure how I feel about this...It's just kinda like a library with a fee...The first thing is...Netflix was replacing in store movie rentals like from Blockbuster or some other video store...You were already paying someone to rent the DVDs now you have the convienence of getting them delivered and no late fees and that ish...But was anyone paying to rent books before? And if they were I can direct them to the closest library where you can rent books for free...There's actually TWO different library systems in LA...Los Angeles Public Library System and the County of Los Angeles Public Library System...Now if you want to subscribe to Bookswim 'cuz you're lazy and just don't feel like going to a library then be it...I can completely understand that but just know that even though they say shippng is free that's really where your $20 monthly fee is going 'cuz the library woulda let you borrow those books for free and I'm sure they have a much larger selection than Bookswim...

Fly Girls...

Sorry for the late notice...I've been really busy and I'm a lil behind on blog posts...

Brent Rollins first solo exhibit opens tonight...

Fly Girls: Original Edits + Remixes

This unique series from the L.A. native mixes the sexiness of the female form with hip-hop informed aesthetics through one-of-a-kind graphic compositions and limited edition digital prints.

August 31, 2007

7-10pm

HVW8 Gallery (site has a lot of info regarding the show)

661 N. Spaulding Avenue

(corner of Melrose and Spaulding)

Thanks SlamXHype...

Blog Day 2007

Today is Blog Day. The idea is to share 5 of your favorite blogs with your readers in an attempt to get them to explore new blogs...I like the idea... I'm down... So here are 5 of my favorite blogs (in no particular order)...

1- WhoWhatWearDaily - A daily update "with immediate access to fashion as portrayed by the world's finest trendsetters." Honestly I'm not sure if it qualifies as a blog but what the hell...I check for it daily when I'm going through my blogroll... It's filled with fashion fashion and more fashion and that's all that matters...As they say... "We don't care who you date or if you eat. We only care about what you wear."

2- I Heart That - Another fashion blog which brings you the latest in fashion and comment on the current trends that the celebrities and models are wearing. They identify clothes that celebs have on and point you on where to go cop them...And I like that... It's kinda like giving you a head start on your shopping mission and that's good ish...

3- Gadget Chick - The nerd in me will always love gadgets..

4- YBF - I stay up on pop culture (or I should say I try)...I blog around...I glance at the InTouch and other gossip mags and this site provides me with the ability to stay up on "black" pop culture...Trust me it's not as easy as it seems...

5- Wooster Collective - A Celebration of street art, stickers, posters, grafitti and culture jamming...This site feeds my need for art and inspiration in my life...It gives my creative side a boost and makes me feel as if I'm part of some cool subculture...

Since they said 5 I'm going to stop at 5...Altho I just realized I don't have a music or sneaker blog listed which is strange 'specially since 95% of the time I'm looking at blogs they're about sneakers or music...Anyway...Check them out peoples! Take a trip into my world...

More about BlogDay2007 on Technorati...

'kicks...Sneaker Freaker Edition...

I need new 'kicks...Every now and then I just feel like that...The only real requirement I have is that they're something that inspires me (I'm always looking for inspiration)...So I headed to Sneaker Freaker to see what's out right now...Look what I found! Aren't they gorgeous? I need them ALL...Nike Women's Teal/Champagne Air Stab...Nike Blue Plaid Air Max 90...The Alife Puma First Round NY 2007 (premium nubuck with a tonal gloss print, four different flourescent patent leather stripes/10 pairs of laces (5 thick/5 thin)/custom footbeds..Man! Maybe I can cop them at the Alife store opening party this Saturday...)

Grafh Speaks Out About Jena 6

The past couple days my girl sk8betty has been posting bulletins on myspace regarding the Jena 6 situation...Until she pointed out the real lack of media coverage, I didn't realize it wasn't common knowledge...I just thought maybe I wasn't caught up on my current events...The first place I heard about this situation was over at YBF about a week ago...Ya'll already know I LOVE GRAFH but this video over at AllHipHop just cemented my respect for him......All I'm go'n say is (and ya'll know I have to limit my words 'cuz my righteousness and thoughts about the government and the system will have me ranting for the next 5 hours)...This is 2007 and we are still dealing with ish like this...Wake up People...Look at the world around you...Look at what they're doing to us...Modern day slavery...Some people think it's a cop out excuse but if you have true knowledge of laws, politics and history you will see the game they're playing...Power to The People...

*YBF has links where you can send a donation

I Can't Believe...

I'm not at Magic right now...And if I continue to get invites like these....

Famous Stars And Straps MAGIC Party 2007

August 27th 10pm @ TAO Beach

located at The Venetian

Hosted by Jermaine Dupri

Performances by: Lil Jon and DJ Spider

Special comedic performance by: Lil Duvall

This is an invite only event for Celebrities & Industry Professionals!!!

I'm REALLY go'n be heated...

Russell Steps Down as CEO of Phat Farm...

Russel Simmons has finally decided he's through with Phat Farm...

Daydreaming...

I need a new bag but I have no clue what I want so I was searching the net for inspiration...I want something big, colorful, something that's a bit of a departure from what I'd normally carry and something cheap enough I can carry it everyday and not feel worry about the damage being done to it...These bags are bags from designers I'd never look at twice but somehow they pulled it together for fall enough to make me forget that I vowed years ago to never get caught dead in them...

I got my first Coach backpack near the end of high school...It was a gift from my mother and I cherished it to death...After I hit my early twenties I decided Coach is a brand that all the rats wear and I'd rather not be lumped into that category...This Coach bag however appeals to my artistic side with the crazy shapes and bright colors...This is actually a Coach bag I can carry...

Dooney and Burke is another brand I swore I'd never get caught dead in again...My mother got me a pebbled leather one in my early college years and again I cherished it to death but it was so plain and so boring I outgrew it quickly...When they revamped the brand a couple years ago and put out a logo print that's when I knew my relationship with Dooney was over...Then I saw this...The colorful handprints remind me of preschool when I wasn't afraid to get dirty and I painted with passion and again my artisitic side took over... It just can't get enough of this purse...

These are the perfect reason why you should never say never and the reasons why I'm sitting here biting my tongue...

Cereal 101

I love cereal...I didn't get to eat it as a kid because my mom hardly ever fed us processed food...She cooked breakfast for me every day all the way through high school...As soon as I was on my own, my love for sugary cereal blossomed...Now I take my cereal very seriously...Being that I'm the only one eating out the box I never finish the box before it starts to get soggy so as soon as I open a box of cereal I put the entire bag inside a ziploc freezer bag and put it back inside the box...This way I can ensure my cereal will never be stale when I reach for it AND it even allows me to have two different boxes open at once so I can have some variety...You can imagine how happy I was when I found this gadget 'The Box Topper Lid' from Buddeez.com...

It fits most cereal boxes, holds the liner bag open inside and keeps cereal fresh...

The other problem I have with cereal is that it's really hard to eat it once you've left the house...You can buy those individual cereal bowls and a small carton of milk at the convienence store (which is what I usually do if I want to eat cereal at work) OR you can use this Portable Cereal Bowl I found over at dormbuys.com...

It keeps your milk cold and separate from your cereal. The milk stays cold by keeping the gel filled cup frozen and it even comes with a portable spoon...I like it because I can put any kind of cereal in it like my Kashi Go Lean so I can eat it on the run even though they don't make it in individual serving size... Seriously I love when gadgets make my life easier and both are under $5 which is good ish 'cuz breakfast really is the most important meal of the day...

All Over for Allover Prints...

I, for once, happen to be home in the middle of the day folding clothes and watching TV...All I wanna say is...When the Burlington Coat Factory has a commercial advertising allover prints for back-to-school you know it's time to drop the trend...Or maybe just freak it...Can somebody freak it somehow?

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- Hello Kitty is dropping a new set of vibrators...(A lot of you guys are probably shocked that I'm not shocked about a HK vibrator...Just wait and you'll understand why)...What really caught my eye in this article is that they're talking about the mythical, hard-to-find Hello Kitty vibrator that came out 5 years ago...I didn't realize it was so rare...Apparently it's only available on the black market and really hard to find...They obviously didn't check my underwear drawer...

- Why are they acting like this is a big deal? I've seen normal people with normal incomes throw more money than this around at the club...This dude is a multimillionaire and they're trippin' 'cuz he gave away $500? Sheesh...

- So Kimora is going to be on 'The Apprentice'... I hope she kicks Omarosa's ass...

- THIS is why I LOVE Samuel Jackson...This and the fact that on the low he's always dressed real ill... He's usually rocks that Rosasen and tries to show the young'ns how to stay fly when they get older...On another note read the trivia on his IMDB page...Did anyone know he took hostages while protesting the lack of black trustees on the board or lack of a black studies program while he was in college? I dunno which fact is more insane...The fact that he took hostages or the fact that the school was MOREHOUSE! Oh yeah...Hey Sam...Power to The People...

- Lawd Chance got that reality show he was auditioning so hard for on 'I Love New York'...Guess actin' a fool does pay off sometimes...And can I ask how you take a clown and embrace it? I know this fool knows Saaphyri called him seashells 'cuz he looked a hot mess...(FYI - I was so happy she won...I happen to be from 54th and Crenshaw too...ROLLIN'!)

- You know...peeps (me included) give Superhead (or is it Supa?) a hard time but I read this article over at Essence and all I have to say is I feel the girl...The quote about Lil Wayne really hit home and made me realize that she and I aren't as different as I'd like to think...I have the same kind of relationship with a certain skateboarder and you know what? I wouldn't change it for the world...

MOCA X Murakami Collabo

I was soooo excited when I ran across this article in the LA Times...MOCA will be having an exhibit with Takashi Murakami this fall...The exhibit starts in October and will run until February...What's unusual about this exhibit is that there will be a Louis Vuitton pop up store in the middle of the museum...According to the Times, the items being sold at the pop up store will be marked around $300 higher than at the LV store...There will be at least one new item available at MOCA that will not be available anywhere else...A lot of people think this is some sort of conflict in interest but very honestly...I dunno... I think the melding of art and fashion is always good ish...Hey maybe they can get Kanye to perform at the opening reception...Now THAT would be hot...

In other MOCA news...In October they also have an exhibit opening titled "Black Panther: The Revolutionary Art of Emory Douglas" ...It is a collection of work Emory Douglas created while he was Minister of Culture for the Black Panther Party...The exhibit includes over 150 works and I can't wait to see it...If you really know me you'll know I'm a revolutionary at heart...Every now and then you'll even see me throw my fist in the air...The fact that MOCA recognizes the brillance of his graphic design enough to present it to the next generation is why they're my favorite museum (sorry LACMA)...Check it out...Feed your inner-renaissance man...and oh yeah...Power to The People...