Crocodile Hunter

Want a luxurious take on the classic sneaker?



Check out this crocodile skin version from Superga by Isaia. Put two famous Italian brands together and out comes limited edition kicks that are available by special order from Barneys New York for $2,000.
Isaia is known for its impeccably tailored clothing, while Superga makes Italy's most iconic rubber-soled sport shoes. "Other luxe variations include ostrich, sharkskin and Aquacashmere, a stain and water repellent cashmere blend exclusive to Isaia. The special edition sneaks are made to be worn with suits as a way of embodying casual elegance."
source:luxist

Nick Cannon can wear these instead of those clunky ass Nikes that he loves wearing with suits!

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Real or No Chance At All!

which one is the real LV?

...clearly the one with Louis Vuitton markings; so why would anyone purchase the one with 'M' on it?
I'm tired of seeing people with fake LV bags and luggage. My motto is "real or not at all" and guess what? I don't have one and I would never stoop to buy a fake one. My pretty little hands couldn't hold it without thinking that everyone is eye-ing my leather.
Anywho, LV won a $3.5 million dollar counterfeiting suit against a Chinese company who makes counterfeit LV goods.

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I Have a BLACK Prez!

All I can say is wow! ... I knew it was possible but I'm still in shock!
I love my new first family! = )

Barack Obama is the 44th President of the United States of America and the FIRST African- American President.


God Bless America... this change is necessary!

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Heaven on Earth?

... well, this seems pretty close!

The highly anticipated Dubai Mall opens today, unveiling the first phase of a new retail, fashion and entertainment mecca. Click here to check it out!
At 5.6 million square feet of retail space, the mall is considered the largest in the world. There are 1,200 stores plus 160 food and beverage outlets, and the mall is expected to attract 30 million visitors in its first year. The mall houses 10 mini-malls within the massive structure. These include a Gold Souk, designed to recreate a traditional Middle Eastern gold bazaar, and a designer-focused Fashion Avenue. Bloomingdale’s and Galeries Lafayette will anchor the 440,000-square-foot section dedicated to high street brands. Fashion Avenue has over 70 flagships, including Chanel, Calvin Klein, Gucci, Dior, Armani, Versace, Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Dolce & Gabbana, Ralph Lauren, Burberry, Roberto Cavalli, Hugo Boss, Loewe, Galliano, Givenchy, Cerruti, Missoni, Tom Ford, Escada, Ermenegildo Zegna, Pucci, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Jean Paul Gaultier, Valentino and Salvatore Ferragamo.

Adding to the exclusivity of Fashion Avenue is a dedicated VIP valet entrance with onyx cladding, white marble flooring and an intricately designed glass ceiling. A special event facility is also part of the area.
Besides an array of shopping, the mall has a number of entertainment options. It hosts the Olympic-sized Dubai Ice Rink; an indoor waterfall that drops four levels; KidZania, a children’s “edu-tainment” center; a SEGA Republic theme park, and a 22-screen cineplex, the largest in the region.

One of the mall’s most complex attractions is the Dubai Aquarium & Discovery Centre. Set in the center of the mall, visitors can enter a 270-degree walk-through tunnel to view over 33,000 aquatic creatures, including 400 sharks, the largest single school of sharks on earth. The aquarium holds 2.6 million gallons of salt water. A team of aquatic experts from Australia is managing the project.

The Dubai Mall, which also has an adjoining five-star hotel, The Address, is part of the Downtown Burj Dubai development.

All I can say is WTF!?
If I hate walking around little old Kings Plaza then you know I would be mad as hell having to walk this big ass mall. It seems uber cool though; plenty of retail options and entertainment. I guess Dubai is now on my list of places to travel, but they better have a mall trolley at least!
Check it out here!

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If Not For America's Future.. Then For the Free Sh!+

It's apparent that the new way to get people to vote is to have major businesses across the country offer discounts and freebies to those who have voted.

As a person who is uber passionate about voting and making sure your voice is heard--- as long as people get out and vote I will be a happy camper.

So if you actually care or even if you just want free shit -- just go VOTE NOV 4th!

I was watching MTVu the other day in my dorm room and these school children were singing a song to encourage people to vote!

"Obama on the left, McCain on the right ... You can vote however you like, you can vote however you like... yeeeeaaahhh!"

[ohhh, the influence that music has on youngsters nowadays.. lol]

Krispy Kreme: Free doughnut with proof of vote
Ben & Jerry’s: Free Ice Cream
Hayden-Harnett: 20% off entire store
Trina Turk: 20% off purchase
FCUK: 15% off entire purchase

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French Fools!

Everyone seems to be talking about this not-so-hot bag.

Karl Lagerfeld recently announced Chanel's unveiling of a new line of bags and accessories under the label Chanel Unlimited.
The bags are made of a "glossy gray canvas material." [think about all the money these will sell for --- and they're canvas]

The collection will include hobos, clutches, mini and maxi bags, even a large garment bag littered with words like "Coco," "Paris," "31 Rue Cambon," and "Chanel" ... all in this same "glossy gray canvas material". [ like a more expensive LeSportsac]

I have no idea why people are going crazy over this. The bag looks nothing but regular and almost ugly --- just because it says Chanel doesn't make it worth purchasing.

No record on the price point, but let it be known that i will laugh at people who spend money on this crap.

oh boy!

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Stores I Adore

You can find them at Store Adore. It's a very handy site that features stores all over the country that you probably don't even know about. It's perfect for finding shopping sites in different cities or just discovering hidden gems in your backyard.

Along with bookmarking over 2500 different stores, they offer discounts at many of the stores especially for Store Adore visitors. I've already hit the Maps section where I printed out some shopping guides for my native NYC area. I can't wait to hit the pavement (when I'm less busy).

The point is, you NEED to take advantage of this. Get over there NOW!

[image via google]

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Really? Bridalwear @ Target

Isaac Mizrahi is now making affordable wedding dresses for sale at Target.com and Target stores. I guess they're good for brides on a budget but none of the gowns say 'WOW!' --- just a simple 'Oh, ok'

Sure it's just ONE day, so why should you spend all your money on a DRESS-- but come on, it's your WEDDING. But if it's probably your second or third, then yup-- you should def buy one of these bad boys.

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Nick & Me

check out some shoes from the f/w 2008 collection of my fave shoe designer Nicholas Kirkwood.

To see the full collection click here

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I Heard...

.. that Crackberries are for assistants.

Why?
Oh, just because this little piece of sexy called the Motorola Aura is about to drop pretty soon and only those who make the real dollars will get a chance to hold it.If you have $2,000 to spare then you might be one of those in line.

I remember a phone with a similar swivel design from when I was younger called the Motorola v70... I guess they just recycled the idea and made it 500 times more luxurious.


"The Aura has the world's first circular display with 16 million colors and a 300 dpi resolution. The lens isn't just scratch resistant, it's Grade 1 62-carat sapphire crystal. The casing is stainless steel, coated with PVD coating (like on a luxury watch), and it rotates open with the help of 130 precision ball bearings.

All the usual technologies (2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, Open Source browser) are included in this sleek, attractive 47.60 x 96.87 x 18.55mm phone."

source:luxist

hmmm... so who gonna dish out them dollars?
Not I!

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Pop Champagne!

Me and my girls are uber flyy... we drink champagne when we get ready to go out. But what's better than a regular bottle of Moet or Rose?A decadent bottle of champagne.
Heyyyy! We pop champagne.....

Allow me to introduce Moët & Chandon's newest luxury: A limited edition, gold-cased bottle of Midnight Gold. The case is gold lambskin with Swarovski crystals and gilded pearls to simulate champagne bubbles. The "neck tie" at the top of the bottle can be removed and worn as a bracelet.Only 100 handmade Moët & Chandon Midnight Gold cases will be released in 2009. Better reserve yours.

We pop champagne oooooooohhhh, we pop champagne!




.. i just love the chorus and the beat =]

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I Found Your Dogs!

Was anyone scared when they first saw this picture? I damn sure was!
WTF is this you ask?
Designer Tom Ford has come out with a limited edition collection of fur boots for men [really?! , is this necessary?] with prices reaching up to $9,240.
So who's willing to shell out the cash to look like an eff'n fool? Fashion or not... that shit looks mad! =[ Thumbs down Tommy boy! smh ...

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Mr.Officer

The Italian police just got a brand new Lamborghini Gallardo[seriously?!?!?].

The Gallardo LP560-4 is all decked out with the usual police decals and lights, plus they managed to squeeze in all the high tech police equipment like radio and video equipment, gun racks, and even a cooler.

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L'UOMO VOGUE

Diddy covers the October music issue of L'Uomo Vogue.
he looks rather scary to me in the cover pic-- but whatev!
The Italians must love the black people...

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Midterms!

This is the reason that posts on Hostage have slowed to an almost halt. Too much work & not enough study time. Promise that once it's over, things will get back to normal.

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Biting on the Reggae Artists

So check this chick out.
Play the video then follow the directions!
PLZZZZ!!!
Now... my rant continues.
LOOK UP MAD COBRA'S "PRESS TRIGGER" LYRICS [FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE NOT CARIBBEAN OR DO NOT LISTEN TO REGGAE!] THIS CHICK IS REPEATING THE ENNNNNTIRRRRRRREEEE FUCCN SONG! I HOPE HE IS AWARE OF THIS AND THAT SHE SIGNED WHATEVER MUSIC THINGS NEED TO BE SIGNED BEFORE SIGNING SOMEONE'S WORDS!!!
BUT NOT ONLY THAT BUT THIS CHICK THEN THROWS IN KID ROCK'S MAIN LINE OF HIS "BADWITDABA" SONG [YA'LL CAN LOOK THAT UP TOO]---- WTF HAPPEND TO ORIGINALITY! SHE SUCKS! DAMN THATS A SHAME, SERIOUSLY!!!!

* she gave it a nice lil twist ---but still! damn hoe!

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Screaming Captives:Upcoming Musicians::Lady GaGa

I just happened to be browsing YouTube and came upon the best sound ever. It's not your regular 'white girl' pop sound. Lady GaGa delivers something that is retro, funky, disco-ish but surprisingly fresh. I LOVE IT!!!! I LOVE IT! I've been up listening to whatever I can find for the last 2 hours. Check out some videos from her current singles.



Originally from NYC but currently living in L.A. She was signed by her 20th birthday and has written songs for other artists (such as the Pussycat Dolls, and has been asked to write for a series of Interscope artists) before her debut album was even released. But now it her turn and this 'lady' has earned the right to reach for the sky. I seriously think she will get far! You've got to love her sound, it's sooooo refreshing!



Lady GaGa wasn't just magically signed to a label. She's had her share of seedy nightclub performances and managaed to work her way up the ladder on to bigger and better things.
Her first CD "The Fame" comes out Oct 28, 2008 --- I will be at Target in a jiffy [and trust me, I DO NOT buy CD's, the only one I've ever bought in my life so far was Lil Wayne... so GaGa, you've got a fan!]

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If I Were A Boy, I'd Love The Single Ladies

I don't really like "Queen B" but that ring is what every single lady needs. No seriously, THAT ring. It's sick.



P.S. - Watching Single Ladies w|o the sound is quite enjoyable.

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Britney Is Back!

. . .& I know I'm not the only one loving it. Give it to me!

• MTV
• Music Videos
• MTV Shows
• Entertainment News

P.S. - Check those heels she used to drive the car. I must learn that skill.

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It's Erdem!

I am totally captivated by this chic nerd. The man who professed that his uniform consists of a T-shirt, jumper, pair of jeans, and trainers. He is so down-to-earth yet his designs are so out there. Of course, he has the ordinary little dresses that any female would wear. Then a new girl turns the corner in a dress that calls for the courage the lion needed to get from the Wizard. Who knows where his ideas come from. He trained at the Royal College of Art and then went on to work for DVF. He did splendid there and decided to go for self. It must have been a good ideas since he won the Fashion Fringe award & a good amount of cash. And so, a genius was found.

His RTW09 show was anything but boring. Not because of silhouettes. And not just color. More like a mesh of both. The silhouettes were sometimes simple sexy and at others, filled with fabric. The colors were blah one minute and light bright the next. It was this constant back and forth that kept you interested and intent on determining his inspiration. What did Erdem Moralioglu have to say? "I just wanted something soft and hyper-romantic, easy but a bit surreal at the same time. I've got all these images of seventies theater productions of A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Eton boys wearing flowers in their boaters." Shakespeare, check. Romanticism, check. Boys, where were they?

Likes: The simple silhouettes. They are so sleek and sexy. I also like his "tie-dye" color motif. It made me remember why I like Kenley's collection so much. Lastly, the bright pops he gave some of the outfits w the orange & green. Sometimes, that's all you need to take an outfit to the next level.

Dislikes: I hate Little Bo Peep & her lost sheep. I don't care lady. But Erdem seems to. Some of his outfits were so reminiscent of her. That's a no. The other problem was unflattering shapes. The girl in orange looks like most of her body mass is in her breasts. Not the kind of body shape females are going for. Then there was the fact that some of the outfits looked frumpy and grandma-ish. The color was bland or it just looked. . .old. Not his best work.

Rating: 7.75 out of 10. It was good but not my favorite from him.

[photo source]

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