Goth & Lollipops?

This is how Samantha Pleet's new line was described by Refinery. I myself am not in love with the outfits, but I don't think dark means goth. I myself prefer the darker colors & black is a permanent staple color in any wardrobe. The line seems to feature a lot of dresses & rompers with military style details.




Samantha, throw in those tights & green heels & I will love your line =]

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Kanye is a Champion

Kanye releases a hilarious Olympic-themed video for his song, Champion, just in time. I love Kanye's out of the box thinking. People think he's crazy, but the man is a creative genius. Period.

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New Twist

Remember those plasticky shoes called Melissas that were all the rage a while back

[a wwhhhhiilllleee baaaaaack]?

I remember when everyone and their mother had them. They even had high top versions.

I still have mine somewhere deep in one of my closets.

Anyway, the brand survived the jelly fad and has totally evolved. The Brazilian brand famous for their eco-friendly recyclable plastic shoes, had collaborated with a widely known female architect Zaha Hadid.

The ankle strap jellies (£200) come in eight bright colors and comprise a series of criss-cross straps and wedge heel.

Not quite my style but it was cool to find out that the brand wasn't dead.

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Telling Story: Damion Wongsang-- Cricket Wealth!

Imagine a walking down a street that you’ve walked on COUNTLESS times and suddenly seeing the coolest looking store ever. There is no sign on the store but as you look through it’s glass windows you see black walls and shiny marble floors. Sneakers and magazines decorate the shelves and what seems like countless t-shirts. Not regular Rocawear or Sean John t-shirts; but shirts by upcoming designers that are unlike any other thing you’ve ever seen before.

What is this place you ask?

This is where Damion Wongsang comes into play. Raised in Brooklyn and of Jamaican- Chinese background he always knew that having his very own business was one of his heart’s desires. Damion viewed entrepreneurialism as a way to meet different types of people; people who were ambitious, well- rounded and interesting.

Wongsong began his very own boutique named Cricket Wealth two years ago at a small location in East Flatbush and now has two locations!
Getting to this point was hard work but Wongsang is nowhere near finished!

As a Grand Manager for a reggae inspired clothing company named Riddim Driven affiliated with VP Records, Wongsang did pretty much everything. Realizing that he was working relentlessly for someone else lead him to begin looking into starting his own business; which he initially started as a side hustle. However, the stress that came along with trying to build the business made it necessary to finally quit his 9 to 5 and focus his full attention on Cricket Wealth and all its possibilities.

Wongsang feels that having a store is like having a laboratory, you can create a product/ test a product from the start and see what the response is from the people.

Products in his store are reasonably priced and he delivers to those of you who want to buy a look and enjoy finding and wearing independent brands that aren’t found everywhere [think rare treasures]. While his store is mainly catered to males—sneakers, jeans, tees, hoodies, etc; Wongsang does have a few cool pieces for females that are worth vying over --- ranging from dresses, cool tees and even cute handbags.

He sells independent designers whose brands fit the aesthetic of his store in addition to his own clothing lines. One is called Cricket Wealth, a t- shirt line designed by him. Another is called Yuki, a Japanese word that means 'snow' so it is inspired by white… it makes a person look cleaner and more pulled together, things that people in a affluent society flock towards. The other is called Cricket, which is a more classic look (think Ralph Lauren).

Why the name Cricket Wealth? Cricket, the world’s second largest sport, reminds him of Polo… both endurance sports played by those who live an affluent life. And both are sports in which you have to dress appropriately just to "enter the court" [did you see that episode of 'From G's to Gents'?].

His ‘A-HA’ moment? Coming back from Magic tradeshow in Vegas he shared a cab with someone, when he opened the trunk to take out his bags he saw a cricket bat inside. It was what really gave him the push to take his business venture seriously.

His dream? To expand, already has two locations one in Brooklyn and bigger one in Queens. Wongsang may even look into eventually morphing Cricket Wealth into a department store. Hey! Barney’s and Nordstrom’s also started out as small businesses but are now known all over.

Best thing about having a store? Being able to inspire the youth. They begin to look at him as a role model. They can see what he does and find solace knowing that they don’t have to be out on the street doing negative things, they can make bright future for themselves.

He is also meeting tons of new people, some that may become friends for life and some who just want to pick his brain for some knowledge.

What’s he working on next? Starting Playground NYC which will be a tradeshow for independent brands as well as a t-shirt printing press.

Check out Cricket Wealth!

Queens location: 129-05C Merrick Blvd. Jamaica, NY 11434
Brooklyn location: 3513 Church Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11203

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HoLLa 4 the BdAy giRl!

19 years ago, a star was born... me, jenelle.stasha :) just wanted to share a few pix (2... ha, everyone else is scared of having their picture on the site) from part of my weekend extravaganza! I celebrated Thursday through Sunday! On my birthday night I went out to eat with a few friends and family.

me and the besty!

finally able to conquer those chopsticks

Happy Birthday to all my fellow LEOS!

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Tyra Talks About Being First Lady

Tyra explains. . .everything. Behind the scenes of the shoot & finally the male model has a name. Hmm. . .still curious about him.

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Jourdan Dunn Is A WITCH

Or at least that is the image she is portraying for the September issue of i-D. Keeping on the heels of the all black Italian Vogue issue of July, she seems to be everywhere. Modeling for Topshop & of course runway shows galore. This editorial was shot by Emma Summerton & styled by Edward Enninful. A lot of people don't like Dunn, but you can't deny that she gives IT. Whatever it is.





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Tyra Is The First Lady

In Harper's Bazaar (September), Tyra has decided to channel Michelle Obama. She can be seen next to an Obama look-a-like acting like the next [maybe] first lady. When I first heard about this, I was like OH NO. Once again Tyra trying to get some publicity. I was actually surprised that she pulled it off & oh so gracefully. Or maybe I'm just giving her too much credit. One thing I do know, Michelle Obama needs to TIP in that purple dress.





BTW: Who is the model that played Mr. Obama? Hmm. . .

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Shoes are an Art!

I love shoes! Particularly heels and to me the higher the better.
I enjoy tipping in some outrageous 6 inch heels and having everyone's eyes on my feet.
As I was expressing my love for shoes to my boyfriend he stated exactly what I felt. " Female shoes are an art."
He is absolutely correct. Now check out these artistic shoes that make me want to scream!
Designed by English shoe designer Nicholas Kirkwood, I will be working on trying to get myself a pair ASAP.

loving the purple pair =)

def thinking he may give Louboutin a run for his money!

click the title to check out the rest of his collection!

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Now You Know: Butter by Nadia

Butter by Nadia is a super cool clothing company that basically helps you save money and build your wardrobe by making convertible clothes.

The price is worth it since it is actually more than one outfit.

I'm seriously feeling it, especially the jersey wrap dress.

Click the title to check out the website and be prepared to be wow'd!

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Plies is NOT a Role Model!

Alexyss K Tylor Wants Xilla

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All this after he said he wanted to make her his bust it baby.
I must admit that I was scared for him after he said that. She is a crazy heffa!!!!
LOL check it out

RATED R: vulgar as hell!

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Vogue Italia Mourns YSL

Steven Meisel does it again for Vogue Italy. He shoots the editorial, Silent, as a tribute to the death of YSL. What really made my head turn was the word black on a headstone. After having a "all black issue" isn't it weird to portray the image that black is dead. Is it supposed to be that YSL killed the use of black models? What exactly is he trying to say? If Meisel is anything, he's controversial.

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Double P = Pretty Powerful

Vogue seems to understand what it takes to sell those magazines. Vogue Russia's August issue features Ms. Natasha Polevshchikova & Pharrell Williams. I live for her! And he's some great eye candy too. It seems like all the great minds are hiding at Vogue these days. . .

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Admit it--- Kanye is boss!

Kanye made #18 on Vanity Fair’s 69th annual International Best Dressed List.

Which is well deserved for a man who can go from this:

to this:

then clean it all up and give you this:

Which is rather surprising because even though when he first came out you could see the difference in his style of dress; most of his outfits included preppy sweaters and Louis Vuitton backpacks.

But as time went on, Kanye took more risks with his style, whether it was on his head or on his body.
He is the guy who has everyone and their mother wearing these goddamn, foolish ass glasses.

[Do not front! I see half y'all mofos buying them for $5-$10 down on Canal, Flatbush, Broadway & etc!]

He even has his own pair of sneakers with Nike called Air Yeezy's.

Coming to a store near you? Probably...but for now they are just for his enjoyment

[that def means you've made it!]

And pretty soon you will be able to have this 'Best Dressed male' dress you.

Thanks to his highly anticipated new line that should be available this Fall!
After all is said and done, is this really a surprise?

I definitely believe that his spot on the Best Dressed list is well deserved. However, being that I think Kanye is amazing [ I love the confidence and swagger <3],>I would have never questioned his 'style credentials'.

Click the title to read the write up.

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