Tuesday, March 31, 2009

TBT Presents New Edition Part 1



Ahhh Shuckie-Duckie quack…quack!!! It’s Tuesday, the day of the week we all love. This TBT I’m bringing you the guys we all know and love. In the 80’s we all loved Michael but there was also a group that made our hearts skip a beat…yes none other than New Edition. So this morning I present the first installment of my tribute to Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, Mike, Ralph and Johnny. Enjoy!












new edition-is this the end -



Cool It Now - New Edition



new edition-mr telephoneman -






Count Me Out - New Edition





PhotoJournalism vs. Harrassment

Some things I just dont understand. I stumpled upon this video of some celebs being harrassed while going into a club in L.A. I admit, we have created alot of this atrocity by wanting to see celebrities, thriving off of fashion and all that other bllshit. But come one, is there any solitude in the life of a celeb? After seeing this clip, I was really disgusted and feel things need to be changed. That verbal harrassment is not professional, matter the fact the shit is wack. What has happened to photojournalistic honor?

Saturday, March 28, 2009

P is for Possible Lunatic...

And yes,...... I have been Delirious like this before.......


Urban Luxe....

URBAN LUXE


I was checking out my Vogue Magazine and got some inspiration from my favortie model Liya Kebede




Saturday Gloom.....

Its raining and sooo ugly outside today. And all I want to do is blast the music until my ears ache and dance.

Saturday Night Love
Saturday Night Love - by starrstrukksoul on Polyvore.com

So tonite...It's on! I dont know quite where it is that im going.... But something will pop up!

Thursday, March 26, 2009

INDIAN PUSSY'S DEDICATION...ARTISTIC SOLE @ cITY OF iNK


Come check out D.C's own Imani K. Brown
City of Ink Presents: SOLE WERKS "INDIAN PUSSY'S DEDICATION"
@ THE CITY OF INK, FRIDAY 3/27/09 FROM 7-11PM

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yOU'LL Probably see me prancing around with my camera dressed in something like this....

My Artshow get up


My Artshow get up - by starrstrukksoul on Polyvore.com

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Classic....1-9-9-9




Common and Sadat X

The Eastern conference is overrated...


We are entering the final stretch of the NBA season. Less than a month to go before playoffs gets underway. My beloved Clippers were injury prone all season and have no hopes of making the playoffs, they better start throwing some games in hope of a high lottery pick.

While going over conference standings (yeah...I do that), I noticed the bottom two seeds in the East (Chicago and Detroit) are under .500 and the rest of the seeds up to the current #4 slot (Atlanta) are barely at the .500 mark. Are you serious?! Of course the three dominant squads Cleveland, Boston and Orlando are way ahead of the pack. Over in the Western conference the current 8th seed (Dallas) has a record of 42-28 and is at the .600 mark. In the Eastern conference they would be a strong 4th seed.

Say what you want but the East isn't any competition to the West. Yeah Boston won last year but it wasn't because they beat the Lakers, the Lakers beat themselves.
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I AM FASHION...

www.lovesoulbeautiful.com

I defnitely support! Thought this was a super dope t-shirt from my girls of Ventige Soul. Buy HERE

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

TAKING IT BACK TUESDAY

Hey...Hey! It's everyone's favorite day of the week (well it's mine to say the least...lol). For this installment of TBT (taking it back tuesday...i'm stepping my abbreviation game up) I decided to rep for the women in hip-hop. Enjoy!!!





























Monday, March 23, 2009

THIS IS WHY I LOVE HIP HOP!

It's a reflection of culture, your neighborhood.

It dictates fashion.

It inspires.

It enlightens.

It tells a story.

Interview and documentary with Doug E fresh and beatboxjam by Biz Markie.(1983)

2009 NCAA Bracket Recap....



Man...my bracket sucks ass right now. That's what I get for trying to stay loyal to Cali teams, they all just let me down! There are so many red marks on my bracket sheet I feel like I'm looking at my old algebra II homework (i hated algebra II...how I passed with a passing grade is still beyond me). Surprisingly I'm in 2nd place in one of my groups. Hey...a good 27 folks are doing worse than I am. Hopefully this weekend doesn't run me under the bus.

Happy Tourney Party People!

It's spring again...Flowers ....Pollen...and all that good stuff!

Watercolor Floral Dress $28.99



Rose Strapless Dress $32.99

I am totally lovin the floral mini dresses from Charlotte Russe, sooo springy and retro. Throw on some funky pumps (for me polka dot or a bold color) and for those cool evenings a funky colored motorcyle jacket.... yep yep!

And these dresses are super budget friendly... less than $35
Charlotte Russe Homepage Banner

I figured I would thow in a little ole' school Biz Markie...

It's Spring Again.....Biz Markie




Janelle Mona'e and Friends........


This is gonna be a pretty dope show! April 3rd at the Rialto Theatre Atlanta,GA.

Is this a real sign of Doom's Day.....?

The White House's Victory Garden
US First Lady Michelle Obama, along with elementary school students, took part in the ground breaking of the White House Kitchen Garden on the South Lawn. Read full story HERE

FroMe2u X Corey Davis


Limited Edition collabo earrings with FroMe2u by Corey Davis available only @ City of Ink, April 17th from 7-10pm, The Good, The Bad, and The Exceptionally Beautiful Corey Davis Arsthshow. Prices range from $12 to $25.

Sunday, March 22, 2009

West Coastin... New J.Wells Video

The official music video for J. Wells' "Already Famous" featuring Da Brat, Kurupt and Mister, the first single from Wells' album Digital Master 2 in stores April 14th.


CHILLY-O SPRING/SUMMER 09'











CHILLY-O is set to release some new pieces for Spring/Summer 09'. To see more go HERE.

Saturday, March 21, 2009

INKED MAGAZINE





My resident hotspot The City of Ink was featured in INKED MAGAZINE, one of the most cutting edge pop culture and art magazines for people that have and enjoy tattoos. Such artist as Kat von D, Slash, Denise Richards, Pharrel and Pink have graced the cover.
This is definitely a good look for the City of Ink crew. Go out and cop the April issue ( with Dita Von Teese on the cover) on newstands now!



Go HERE for the full article.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

What ever happened to the....





Good Girls! Those were my girls. I just had a 3rd grade moment








African Print Kufi Hats









Man... I'm really feeling Kufi's for spring. I think they are hot as hell. I ordered 3 last week. A couple of folks gave me the gas face but I guarantee by summer this will be the new trend. Ethic prints are in! Dare to be different! Don't act like ya'll don't remember when Queen Latifah came on the scene



TAKING IT BACK TUESDAY

The men I fell in love with in the late 80's. Granted I was like 7 or 8 they opened my eyes to the movement. I couldn't find Kool Moe D's Wild Wild West...OMG! I won a talent show dancing to that song in 1st grade. I was even a beast back then...lol! Enjoy the ride!



















Sunday, March 15, 2009

JC hits the Fuller Memorial March

“I see life as both a gift and a responsibility. My responsibility is to use what God has given me to help his people in need.”—Millard Fuller
Posing with my Fuller Center bumper sticker and apron...
Me and Linda Fuller

Yesterday I stumbled upon a Memorial march for Millard Fuller, founder of Habitat for Humanity, I had the opporunity to meet his wife and cofounder, Linda Fuller.

(VIDEO DISCLAIMER: THIS IS MY FIRST TIME UPLOADING SOME VIDEO SO BE EASY... I KNOW ITS HELLA BOOTSY BUT WORK WITH ME... :) THIS WAS VERY MUCH IMPROMPTU)
Launched in 1976 by Millard and Linda fuller,Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. HFHI seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat has built more than 300,000 houses around the world

Go HERE to learn more and get involved in this great program .

Friday, March 13, 2009

Tonight,ATL: Think New 4.1 @ The Bench


Damn D'Angelo...The streets miss you!


So uhmmm…I need D’Angelo to hurry up and make a comeback. Yeah…I’ve heard the comeback rumors but we’ve been hearing those for years. He teased me at the end of the year and popped up on Q-tip’s "I Believe" off The Renaissance LP . I’ve been listening to Brown Sugar and Voodoo all morning and I am feenin’ ( yeah feenin' is a word for today).




Lady - DAngelo


Me And Those Dreamin Eyes Of Mine - DAngelo


The Root - DAngelo