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And Talullah Was Her Name

2009-05-30T16:09:00.003-04:00

Video: Talullah by Jamiroquai

This is my favorite Jamiroquai song, its so jazzy and soulful. I can definitely relate to the lyrics.

Dress like Sarah Jessica and Live like Princess Diana

2009-05-22T15:06:00.004-04:00

Videos: Marquis Phifer of Lateboots with his Rich Girl$

These videos are hilarious, especially the first one. But I think they're so funny because they remind me of alot of my sididdy female friends. Lateboots in definitely my favorite blog, always entertaining.

Best Friends

2009-05-21T21:54:00.007-04:00

Solange Knowles and her son Julez

"I miss Julez already so much...Looking at our pics from our day in Amsterdam, bike ride on the canal, trip to Van Goh, ice cream in the park...sniff sniff. He weally is my best fweinnd."

~Solange via Twitter

Wow!

2009-05-21T21:33:00.003-04:00

Rihanna has been certified 12-times platinum. Damn girl!

I Gotta Big Ego...Ha ha ha

2009-05-21T20:48:00.004-04:00

Beyonce Official "Ego" Video

I'm skeptical about this one B, it lacks a little creativity. We know that you can dance with two other girls, hence Destiny's Child and the "Single Ladies" Video. The choreography is on point as usual I just wanted more, I still love you though. And I kind of wished they had used the Kanye West version. I'm anxious to see the Broken-Hearted Girl Video.

Wish List - Motorcyle Jacket

2009-05-20T18:00:00.006-04:00

Classic Motorcycle Keith Haring Perfecto KH1W Jacket by Schott. The pattern is inspired by the late artist Keith Haring. It comes in black/white and black/pink.

Rihanna was recently seen wearing it in the streets of New York.

I believe its unisex, but either way I don't care. I want it now.

I Stay Recession-Free

2009-05-20T17:49:00.004-04:00

Postsecrets

Andy Cream Cheese ain't got shit on me

2009-05-20T15:57:00.006-04:00

Check out Giant Vintage to purchase cool vintage glasses for cheap.

Another GaGa Post

2009-05-20T15:33:00.003-04:00

Video: Lady Gaga Love Game Official Video

I know, I'm addicted.

Did you see those Chanel heels?...owwww!

TK Maestro

2009-05-20T14:59:00.006-04:00

Maestro Knows - Episode 9 (Terry Kennedy) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.

This might be my favorite Maestro Knows video yet. Terry Kennedy was killing those moves, and from a non-sneaker wearer, I think the shoes are pretty fly. I'll take the purple ones and a pair of Air Yeezy's in a 10.5, thank you!

Levi

2009-05-19T23:59:00.002-04:00

I got a kitten. Her name is Levi. She's a very naughty cat.

Little Bit

2009-05-17T18:35:00.004-04:00

I carry your heart with me (I carry it in

my heart) i am never without it (anywhere

i go you go, my dear; and whatever is done

by only me is your doing, my darling)

i fear

no fate (for you are my fate, my sweet) i want

no world (for beautiful you are my world, my true)

and it’s you are whatever a moon has always meant

and whatever a sun will always sing is you

here is the deepest secret nobody knows

(here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud

and the sky of the sky of a tree called life; which grows

higher than the soul can hope or mind can hide)

and this is the wonder that’s keeping the stars apart

i carry your heart (i carry it in my heart)

I Carry Your Heart with Me by E.E. Cummings

In For the Kill

2009-05-16T17:35:00.005-04:00

Polished Aluminum Three Finger Ring by Surface to Air

Check me in the streets with this...its over!

Kinda Like a Big Deal

2009-05-14T00:36:00.000-04:00

Cold Blooded @ Yahoo! Video

She's My Favorite

2009-05-13T23:09:00.001-04:00

She's never out of character and her music puts me on a wild trip...if you know what I mean. And that accapella part...I can dig it.

I'm on a boat bitch!

2009-05-08T21:36:00.001-04:00

The Real Grey Gardens

2009-05-07T21:53:00.004-04:00

For those who don't know about about Grey Gardens, it is a documentary following the eccentric lives of a the once wealthy socialite mother and daughter pair, both named Edith Beale, living in a rundown mansion in the East Hamptons in 1975. "Big Edie" was the aunt and "Little" Edie was the first cousin of Jackie Kennedy.

Recently, HBO made a movie of Grey Gardens, starring Drew Barrymore and Jessica Lang, showing the lives of the Beale's before the documentary. From watching the movie adaptation and parts of the documentary "Little" Edie, in my eyes, is an iconic character. He carefree personality, articulation of words, and fashion sense is what stood out the most. Her outfits were pretty entertaining, see for yourself.

Arm Candy

2009-05-07T20:44:00.004-04:00

Rihanna does something to me.

@chennathegreat @magic_love @susancastillo @geniushatesco Kanye West is my hero

2009-05-07T20:41:00.001-04:00

I work hard so I deserve it

2009-05-07T18:26:00.006-04:00

MTV Shows

I could get money with my eyes closed lost some of my hottest verses down at Cabo. So if you find a Blackberry with

the side scroll sell that mothafucka to any rapper that I know.

Cause they need it much more than I ever will. I got new shit,

I'm getting better still.

~Drake

My favorite book

2009-05-06T17:38:00.003-04:00

“Among other things, you’ll find that you’re not the first person who was ever confused and frightened and even sickened by human behavior. You’re by no means alone on that score, you’ll be excited and stimulated to know. Many, many men have been just as troubled morally and spiritually as you are right now. Happily, some of them kept record of their troubles. You’ll learn from them - if you want to. Just as someday, if you have something to offer, someone will learn something from you. It’s a beautiful reciprocal arrangement. And it isn’t education. It’s history. It’s poetry.“

- Excerpt from Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger

I am so dope...

2009-05-06T17:36:00.001-04:00

Maestro Knows - Episode 7 (San Francisco) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.

Do You?

2009-05-04T01:51:00.005-04:00

there’s a bluebird in my heart that

wants to get out

but I’m too tough for him,

I say, stay in there, I’m not going

to let anybody see

you.

there’s a bluebird in my heart that

wants to get out

but I pur whiskey on him and inhale

cigarette smoke

and the whores and the bartenders

and the grocery clerks

never know that

he’s

in there.

there’s a bluebird in my heart that

wants to get out

but I’m too tough for him,

I say,

stay down, do you want to mess

me up?

you want to screw up the

works?

you want to blow my book sales in

Europe?

there’s a bluebird in my heart that

wants to get out

but I’m too clever, I only let him out

at night sometimes

when everybody’s asleep.

I say, I know that you’re there,

so don’t be

sad.

then I put him back,

but he’s singing a little

in there, I haven’t quite let him

die

and we sleep together like

that

with our

secret pact

and it’s nice enough to

make a man

weep, but I don’t

weep, do

you?
- Bluebird by Charles Bukowski

Counting the Days

2009-05-01T03:42:00.001-04:00

You know how I feel about Nancy.

Honey, you are a rock upon which I stand

2009-05-01T03:20:00.013-04:00

A couple of my friends and I went to the beautiful Central Park this past weekend to become one with the Earth..I mean it was Earth Week.

The pictures turned out so amazing I just had to share. Big shout out to the wonderful photographer my friend, Alex Lux. She's the best, best I ever had. :D

I might have left my heart in Central Park. I thought it was fitting that it stayed there; it made me the happiest I have been in a while.

4.20

2009-04-20T02:06:00.001-04:00

Excuse me while I kiss the sky

Prepare for takeoff

2009-04-15T16:36:00.007-04:00

This is my friend Andrew Anderson in a spread for U magazine. I haven't heard too much about U mag, so I got to do my research, but the photography and the clothes are sick. He's doing some really quality work these days. I'm very proud of him, so I had to give a shout out.

Topman Peter

2009-04-15T16:02:00.004-04:00

Here's a picture of me at Topshop on Broadway & Broome this past Monday photographed by La Vie Est Belle himself, Rodriguez J. From one daydreamer to another, this guy is ready to take over the world and I can did it. I have the similar thoughts in mind.

So Topshop is great. Really affordable and trendy stuff. The men accessories are the best, I picked up a couple of bracelets on my stop by, but it was a tough decision when looking at the glasses, belts, suspenders, necklaces, and earrings. Too mad my ears aren't pierced.

Oh yea...twitter me. Click Here

So I finally saw Notorious

2009-04-11T20:50:00.001-04:00

...and Biggie was the man.

"Its Puff Daddy!" LOL

2009-04-10T02:10:00.002-04:00

South Park's satire on Kanye West. Hilarious.

"SOUTH PARK MURDERED ME LAST NIGHT AND IT'S PRETTY FUNNY. IT HURTS MY FEELINGS BUT WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM SOUTH PARK! I ACTUALLY HAVE BEEN WORKING ON MY EGO THOUGH. HAVING THE CRAZY EGO IS PLAYED OUT AT THIS POINT IN MY LIFE AND CAREER. I USE TO USE IT TO BUILD UP MY ESTEEM WHEN NOBODY BELIEVED IN ME. NOW THAT PEOPLE DO BELIEVE AND SUPPORT MY MUSIC AND PRODUCTS THE BEST RESPONSE IS THANK YOU INSTEAD OF "I TOLD YOU SO!!!" IT'S COOL TO TALK SHIT WHEN YOU'RE RAPPING BUT NOT IN REAL LIFE. WHEN YOU MEET LITTLE WAYNE IN PERSON HE'S THE NICEST GUY FOR EXAMPLE. I JUST WANNA BE A DOPER PERSON WHICH STARTS WITH ME NOT ALWAYS TELLING PEOPLE HOW DOPE I THINK I AM. I NEED TO JUST GET PAST MYSELF. DROP THE BRAVADO AND JUST MAKE DOPE PRODUCT. EVERYTHING IS NOT THAT SERIOUS. AS LONG AS PEOPLE THINK I ACT LIKE A BITCH THIS TYPE OF SHIT WILL HAPPEN TO ME. I GOT A LONG ROAD AHEAD OF ME TO MAKE PEOPLE BELIEVE I'M NOT ACTUALLY A HUGE DOUCHE BUT I'M UP FOR THE CHALLENGE. I'M SURE THE WRITERS AT SOUTH PARK ARE REALLY NICE PEOPLE IN REAL LIFE. THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO DRAW MY CREW. THAT WAS PRETTY FUNNY ALSO!! I'M SURE THERE'S GRAMMATICAL ERRORS IN THIS... THAT'S HOW YOU KNOW IT'S ME!"

~Kanye West via his blog

It's okay Kanye, at least they made sure you stayed fly the entire show.

The Blog is Charming Too.

2009-04-09T22:47:00.004-04:00

Click Here to check out Theophilus London's blog This Charming Blog

VIMBY - Theophilus London

Jimmy Choo's

2009-04-08T16:05:00.004-04:00

Chester French as a mixtape Jacques Jams...and its really good. Collaborations with Cassie, Pusha T of the Clipses, N.O.R.E., Talib Kweli, Janelle Monae, Wale, and alot more.

Click Here to download. :D

Quick Facts about Chester French:

Chester French consist of Maxwell Drummey and D.A. Wallach who met while attending school at Harvard.
They named the group after famous sculptor Daniel Chester French, who designed the Lincoln Memorial.
They are signed to Star Trek Entertainment, Pharrell's record label.
Their debut album Love The Future is due to be released in a couple of weeks

Never Be Afraid of Being Different.

2009-04-07T18:46:00.008-04:00

Hedi Slimane Diary

Curt@!n$

2009-04-07T18:28:00.001-04:00

Maestro Knows - Episode 3 (Curt@!n$) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.

Damn, I want a Levi jean jacket and Air Yeezy's.

Happy Socks

2009-04-07T18:01:00.006-04:00

For all my sock fans...Happy Socks

Sold at Barney's and Open Ceremony for $10. More socks online.

I am tempted to keep the car in drive

2009-04-06T00:36:00.001-04:00

La Roux - In For The Kill
by LaRoux

Bat For Lashes

2009-04-04T17:51:00.001-04:00

This video is the dopest thing.

Pass the smarties

2009-04-04T17:37:00.005-04:00

There is a new fad going around amongst elementary and middle school kids involving "smoking smarties." Here's a youtube video giving the step by step process.

Children from across the country have been seriously reprimanded for smoking smarties in school, with consequences like detention and in a couple of cases suspension. School faculty and parents fear that smoking smarties may cause health problems. They also fear that it could be the gateway to encouraging smoking cigarettes.

I personally believe that its a complete over-reaction. We have to remember that its only candy not actual tobacco. That little boy does it a little too well though, looks like he's smoking something else and I'm talking about cigs. I want to try it myself though, looks fun. Remember the bubble gum cigarettes from the ice cream? It kind of reminds me of that. What do you think?

On Top of your Game

2009-04-04T17:23:00.006-04:00

Topshop/Topman just opened its first store in the US, of course in New York City. The grand opening was April 2nd. I would have gone but I had class.

Located on Broadway and Broome St.

I'll be there very soon.

Mtv Am

2009-04-02T03:41:00.002-04:00

California Here We Come

2009-03-31T20:17:00.005-04:00

Levi Maestro is the man. He reminds me of my friend Tommy; similar swag. Shout out Tommy's blog Don't Fake the Funk. I came across his blog Maestro Knows from my favorite blog Lateboots. His videos are hilarious, plus they make me want to live in LA, like at this very moment. I'm playing California by Phantom Planet, you know the theme song to The OC, as I type.

Maestro Knows (trailer) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.

Maestro Knows - Episode 1 (Nike Air Yeezy) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.
Maestro Knows - Episode 2 (Anthony Hamilton) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.

Be Fast. Adidas.

2009-03-27T22:11:00.006-04:00

Aren't these Adidas ads creative? Created by the Miami Ad School Europe

Kinky Toes Curling Sex

2009-03-27T19:58:00.002-04:00

Waiting on the World to Change

2009-03-27T19:32:00.009-04:00

A couple of my favorite looks from the Mosschino Collection.

I am inspired to love...

2009-03-24T21:10:00.003-04:00

XVII

I do not love you as if you were salt-rose, or topaz,

or the arrow of carnations the fire shoots off.

I love you as certain dark things are to be loved,

in secret, between the shadow and the soul.

I love you as the plant that never blooms

but carries in itself the light of hidden flowers;

thanks to your love a certain solid fragrance,

risen from the earth, lives darkly in my body.

I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where.

I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride;

so I love you because I know no other way

than this: where I does not exist, nor you,

so close that your hand on my chest is my hand,

so close that your eyes close as I fall asleep.

~Pablo Neruda

Gotta Love Twain.

2009-03-12T02:23:00.001-04:00

Meet The Pitts

2009-03-12T02:15:00.010-04:00

I don't know where these pics came from or when, but I love them. The 60's were the best, or at least I think they were having that I wasn't alive yet. Did I mention that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt happen to be my favorite couple?

Dreamworld - Robin Thicke

2009-03-12T02:13:00.001-04:00

You Know You Love Me...XOXO

2009-03-12T01:56:00.005-04:00

Penn Badgley aka Dan Humphrey wearing Band of Outsiders, you know only one of my favorite brands.

New episodes of Gossip Girl start Monday, March 16th at 8pm on the CW

Dolce & Gabanna Men's Spring 09 Ads

2009-03-10T05:09:00.008-04:00

The clothes look great, as usual. These ads are interesting. I wonder what's the story behind it, why the cameras, the eye patch, or the models praying in the last picture?

For my fans of The City, did you notice Adam in the pics?

Words Stolen From My Mouth

2009-03-10T00:15:00.002-04:00

Hard candy with the surprise center...

2009-03-10T00:11:00.003-04:00

Blame It On Rio

2009-03-06T20:48:00.013-05:00

Have you seen Madonna's spread in the March issue of W magazine?

Its pretty hot.

Shoe Game Sick

2009-03-06T20:01:00.009-05:00

Timberland Boot Company - $375

Mukluks - $42

Rachel Comey - $274

Generic Man - $338

All available at Oaknyc.com

Currently Reading...

2009-03-06T19:43:00.005-05:00

You have to say well read

In my Marketing class, I had to create a business plan and present it in class. Of course, I decided to make a magazine entited Figment. I hope I got an A :D.

Mateo

2009-03-06T19:28:00.002-05:00

I came across singer Mateo on myspace a while back. I think his song Complicated might stillbe on my profile. I wouldn't know, I haven't been on myspace for months. I'm more a facebook guy. Anyways, I like his sound and once you download his mixtape, so will you.

Click here to download Mateo's mixtape Underneath the Sky.

You Can't Tell Me Blondes Don't Have More Fun

2009-03-06T18:50:00.013-05:00

Prime examples:

Christian Milian

Now I know that Ms. Milian has been getting alot of flack, even from R&b artist Usher, over her new blonde hair, but I must say that I am feeling it. Yea maybe the sunglasses with the red lipstick is a bit too much, but the overall look I like.

Amber Rose

Amber Rose, the new arm candy of Kanye West, is taking blonde to a whole other level. Who ever would've thought bald could look so good? I definitely didn't (hence #4 of my last post.) She's giving me so much right now. I love a chick with a mean sense of style. I hope she's a keeper, at least for a little while.

25 things about me.

2009-03-01T19:24:00.002-05:00

1. If I could start my life over i would start the day after high school graduation.

2. Songs remind me of different moments in my life and smells. The album Graduation by Kanye West will always reminds me of New York freshman year and I feel that 808's and Heartbreak will remind me of now.

3. I am the 3rd Malcolm in my family. We all have nicknames. My family calls my grandfather Peter, my Dad Pedoe, and they call me Trey. When I have a child, he won't be the fourth. I think that just excessive.

4. When I was little, I thought that people who wore hats all the time would eventually go bald. Now I wear a hat almost everyday and I'm afraid of going bald.

5. Some of my greatest childhood memories were spent with my grandmother. She's the best.

6. The two best smells in the world is the cologne L'Homme by Yves Saint Laurent and a freshly vaccumed room.

7. My childhood dream was to be a singer. I used to belt out "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston. My grandpa even has it on video, I get really embarrassed when I see it.

8. My mom told me I have a magnetic personality and I never really believed her until recently.

9. If I could have any sort of power, I would want to "orb," like white-lighters from Charmed.

10. My favorite color is forest green.

11. I have two tattoos. I got my second one on my birthday February 5th this year and I got my first one on my birthday last year. I think that might be my tradition. I want alot more, oneday I'm going to get a whole sleeve.

12. If I could go back to any era, it might either be the 20's during the Harlem Renaissance or the 70's.

13. I am a really opinionated person and is always down from a mature civilized debate about something, especially while under the influence. lol

14. Being raised an only child has made grow up alot faster. Through it I have become a more independent person and feel comfortable with being alone.

15. Real love is something that I always hope to have oneday, but is something that I believe I will never get.

16. I only wear argyle socks.

17. I have an eccentric taste in music, clothes, and people. The weirder the better.

18. One of my greatest flaws in my procrastination. One of my greatest attributes is my imagination.

19. Money makes the world go round, but I wish it didn't. I am a materialistic person, yet I hate the idea of money. If that makes any sense.

20. There are things that I want to do, ways I want to dress, things I want to say, lives I want to live, but I don't because I am afraid of what others might think. That's all going to change soon.

21. I dress my friends.

22. Most of the time I barely understand myself, so I don't really expect you to either.

23. I have four grandmothers. I'm loved!

24. I want to name my sons Hunter and August. If I have a girl, she will more than likely have a boy name too; something like Noah. I like when girls have boy names.

25. I consider myself to be a bohemian.

There was no YSL they coud sell...

2009-03-01T01:03:00.003-05:00

Kanye West might just be the coolest person ever.

I haven't been much a fan of the mullet, but I must admit at his Vh1 Storytellers performance its starting to grow on me. He did a great job on the entire show, I loved it. His outfit was on point...and the stage was just amazing. It kind of reminds me of Justin Timberlake's "Rock Your Body" music video.

Anyways see for yourself here's a clip from the show, one of my favorite songs from the 808's album "Robocop."

VH1 TV Shows | Music Videos | Celebrity Photos | News & Gossip

Welcome to the World of the Underground

2009-02-27T16:24:00.005-05:00

I know I'm pretty late for posting this, because I have been jamming for weeks now from there these two mixtapes. But for all I know, you might not have jumped on the band wagon yet.

This Charming Mixtape

Theophilus London

Click Here to download

Recommended songs:

Cold Pillow

Hum Drum

Aquamilitia

Day One Fans

So Far Gone

Drake

The link I had to download it doesn't work anymore, but Click Here to listen.

Songs I recommend:

Houstatlantavegas

Successful

November 18th

Say What's Real

Little Bit

Hustler Watch: Drake from Eighty81 on Vimeo.

Quick Fact:

For my Degrassi: Next Generation fans, Drake might look familiar because he played Jimmy Brooks on the show, you know the black guy in the wheel chair.

I <3 College

2009-02-27T15:59:00.003-05:00

Hey guys! Did you miss me? Hope so, because I really miss you and the blog. I took a little hiatus after the New Year began to get some personal wheels rolling again. I am finally back in NY for school and its a great feeling. I've been hitting the books like crazy these days, I'm aiming high this time. There is no more room for error. So now that I am back, I have alot of topics to write about. New York is very inspiring.

Happy New Years!

2009-01-01T23:34:00.004-05:00

Its a celebrations bitchesssss...2009!

New Year's was a blast, great start to what will be an amazing year. I have alot of plans and growing

"We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day." ~Edith Lovejoy Pierce

But soft...

2008-12-28T22:14:00.004-05:00

I just finished watching William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, with Leonardo DiCarpio and Claire Daine. If you have not seen the movie, it is the story of Romeo and Juliet in modern Venice Beach, yet in the same dialect of the original play. Love that movie, the colors are so vivid and the director's interpretation of such a classic iconic play is very refreshing. Not to mention the soundtrack.

One song I like in particular is "Everybody's Free" by Quindon Tarver. That little boy can blow.

Love Her

2008-12-28T21:54:00.003-05:00

Grapes anyone?

2008-12-28T21:24:00.004-05:00

Theophilus London (great name by the way) is a up and coming underground rapper with a sound I haven't really heard before and his style is something to pay some attention to (check out his shoes in the video below). I came across his music by luck. He happens to be my facebook friend...I don't even though how that happened, but his videos are very entertaining.

Cold Pillow is one of the tracks from his mixtape entitled This Charming Mixtape. I haven't heard too much of his material, but if its anything like this song I predict a great future for him in the music industry.

Click Here for free download of Cold Pillow

I heard it gets pretty hype at his concerts.

The Thin Line

2008-12-28T21:01:00.007-05:00

I understand with clothing that there is a thin line between being fashion-forward and just doing too much. Most clothes on the runway don't translate very well or shouldn't be worn at all on the streets of real life, that I understand as well.

But this...

the tights with the shorts

I think I could pull off.

Terry Richardson

2008-12-28T20:47:00.009-05:00

I just love how you can always tell it's a Terry Richardson photo by just looking at it.

Next purchase....a camera

Thanks Kanye

2008-12-11T00:43:00.008-05:00

Kanye West Fader Magazine

We talked a little bit before about having rivals, people who are your creative opposite.

It doesn’t drive any creation for me—I’m gonna do what I do regardless—but I appreciate when bad things happen. Obviously, when you listen to this album it’s very personal. And I just think that if I hadn’t been through the terrible things that I’ve been through, that I was the victim or the cause of, that I couldn’t deliver art on this level, and that’s the good out of it.

...this meant alot.

Streetlights - 808s & Heartbreak

2008-12-08T22:02:00.006-05:00

I'd say I messed up

Done things I shouldn't

At the time, maybe, it seemed like a good idea

But now I know it wasn't

Yea I'll take full responsibility for that

Because in all reality I wasn't thinking

Yet in my defense, sometimes it easier not to

The pain of my thoughts have me sinking

Especially considering how life's turned out

I'd say I messed up

Isn't that what you want to hear, right?

Said one or two many lies too much

Would've thought to just keep my mouth shut

But that doesn't do any good these days either

The truth does come out anyway

Well most of it does

And thats a good thing for you

I doubt you could handle all the truth

I'd say I messed up

Priorities screwed up, ambitions tainted, hope demolished

Tarnished brass once polished

I clearly see the problems

You've mapped them all out for me

But let's just say, I am a product of my raising

And not all of the fingers should be pointed at me

Yet I still try not to show resentment

Despite of the fact it seeps through my pores

I'd say I messed up

I face the brutal consequences now

Honestly, I've seen it coming for a while

Been collecting bottles of water and canned foods

AA batteries, flash lights

Even nailed boards over the windows

I've prepared for the storm

Gotten pretty numb to the situation completely

I hear thats called a mental defense mechanism

Maybe so, but I've grown so tired of crying and fighting with myself

Tired of smiling when there's nothing to smile about

MP.

This is pretty dope...

2008-11-21T00:28:00.001-05:00

BTW, We play this song at Club Monaco all the time and I didn't know the name. Thanks Iphone!

You already know how this will end...

2008-11-21T00:22:00.002-05:00

I'm not a big fan of video games, but the music for the Gears of War 2 commercial is pretty nice. Just close your eyes and listen.

Peter, Malcolm Peter

2008-11-19T01:45:00.004-05:00

So I just saw the new James Bond movie with Bobbie, Quantum of Solace, the action was great and so where the clothes. Plus I'm a fan of Daniel Craig, but the story line was hard to follow and a little uninteresting. I was a disappointed that 007 didn't have any of his usual cool high-tech gadgets this time and he only got laid once. It was rated very well by the critics though and I'm sure it's doing well in sells.

One thing that wasn't uninteresting was the theme song. We all know that every Bond movie has a theme song, this one came by Alicia Keys and Jack Black called "Another Way To Die," which I was unaware of until the movie actually came on. I was bumping my head like shit.

Twilight Movie Trailer

2008-11-19T01:34:00.002-05:00

Opens this Friday

I can't wait!

Click Here for a post I did back in March about the book and the movie.

Retro Eye Candy

2008-11-19T01:03:00.011-05:00

I came across this fashion spread and article months ago from a magazine, I forget the name (Sorry...so sue me!) with Justin Timberlake in a tux on the cover, but I thought it was fitting to post because it coincides with my current obsession with the 70's.

The models are Dhani Harrison, The Beatle's George Harrison's son (he's a spitting image of his Dad), and Isabelli Fontana. These pictures are exquisite from the clothing, to the location, facial expressions, chemistry...and I could go on.

My eyes are in heaven.

Time to go to the thrift.

I F*CKs With This Too

2008-11-18T00:15:00.004-05:00

Coldplay- Lost feat. Jay-Z Official Video

Great cinematography. Jay's verse is dope, as usual. I also enjoyed Chris Martin's little stage dance.

This song is from Coldplay's new EP Prospekt's March. Prospekt's March contains the left over songs planned for the Viva La Vida album.

Don't you just love this picture of them?

Its from Entertainment Weekly

Flawless

2008-11-18T00:07:00.003-05:00

Rihanna- Rehab Official Video

This girl just gets better with time. Each scene the clothes just got hotter and hotter.

Plus, I prefer her with JT over Chris Brown any day.

A Gambling Man

2008-11-16T23:44:00.006-05:00

"Money is like love; it kills slowly and painfully the one who withholds it, and enlivens the other who turns it on his fellow man."

~ Kahlil Gibran

Neither has been my friend lately

So Fly I Had To Watch It Twice

2008-11-08T01:34:00.002-05:00

The Jetson's pictures in the apartment were sick! and I'm loving how the smoke came out of his cigarette.

This cartoon has all of his mannerisms down pack, I feel like he was in a green bodysuit to make it so realistic.

Preaching to the Choir

2008-11-07T00:39:00.000-05:00

Borderline

2008-11-05T23:46:00.004-05:00

"I wouldn't have turned out the way I was if I didn't have all those old-fashioned values to rebel against."

"Everyone probably thinks that I'm a raving nymphomaniac, that I have an insatiable sexual appetite, when the truth is I'd rather read a book."

"I am my own experiment. I am my own work of art."
~Madonna

She's great.

Mr. President

2008-11-04T23:31:00.002-05:00

Congratulations President Barack Obama!

This is history in the making and I am so proud to say that I was apart of it.

I voted for change and I believe things will.

Happy Election Day!

2008-11-04T01:02:00.004-05:00

LOL...I couldn't resist.

Hip-Hop Chic

2008-10-28T22:53:00.013-04:00

Eric Lebon is a French street wear designer, his clothes are influenced by hip-hop with a chic traditional twist. That's exactly what it is and I love it.

Here's a glimpse of Lebon's Fall/Winter 08-09 Collection

Photos courtesy of Morphosis blog

This girl amazes me

2008-10-28T21:08:00.003-04:00

Janelle Monae - Many Moons Video

I just love her little dances.

Here's the making of Many Moons

Remember this one?

2008-10-27T23:33:00.000-04:00

Natalie Imbruglia - Torn (Live)

Channeling Richard Avedon

2008-10-26T22:48:00.011-04:00

For my metro riders, I know you have seen the amazing posters of Malcolm X in some thick 60's-like black glasses, a little out of focus. Well if not, I definitely have...especially at the Smithsonian stop. The posters are advertising photographer Richard Avedon's new exhibit.

From October 18th through January 25th the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, DC has an exhibit of some of Avedon's most memorable portraits entitled Richard Avedon's: Portraits of Power.

Richard Avedon, America’s pre-eminent portraitist and fashion photographer, portrayed significant figures of the American political landscape throughout his career. This exhibition brings together Avedon’s work on the subjects of politics and power for the first time. Juxtaposing more than 200 images of government, media, business, and labor officials with photographs of artists, activists, and ordinary citizens caught up in national debates, Richard Avedon: Portraits of Power explores a five-decade photographic inquiry by one of our finest artists.

Here are a few of Avedon's photo's:

I strongly urge those visiting or living in the DC area with a interest in viewing great photography to check out the Avedon Exhibit. Tickets are $14 for adults and $10 for students. Covet and I will definitely be there very soon. ;D

Kings of Leon...I like these guys

2008-10-26T22:34:00.003-04:00

I've never heard this band before until recently, but supposedly they just released there fourth album! Being the music guru that I am (not really), I feel ashamed that I let them fall through the cracks; especially since they are really good. I came across them on Itunes and I just was drawn to the lead singer's voice and the guitar riffs.

200 Meter Stretch Playlist

2008-10-14T02:28:00.005-04:00

I Need You - Alicia Keys, As I Am

Pink and Blue - Andre 3000, Alter Ego the Mixtape

T.O.N.Y. - Solange, SoL-AngeL and the Hadley St. Dream

Gucci Bandana - Gucci Mane feat. Soulja Boy & Shawdy Lo

Anne - Santogold, Santogold

Bust Your Windows - Jazmine Sullivan, Fearless

Be My Little Baby - The Ronettes

A Little Better - Gnarls Barkley, The Odd Couple

Fake Empire - The Nationals, Boxer

Cuz I'm African - Wale, Paint A Picture

Aching to Pupate - Regina Spektor

Lost My Mind - Schwayze, Schwayze

Late - Kanye West, Late Registration

California Love - Lil' Wayne

Teenage Cleopatra - The 5, 6, 7, 8's, Kill Bill Vol. 1 Soundtrack

Together - Day 26, Day 26

That Hump - Erykah Badu, New Amerykah

A Day In The Life of Andre Benjamin - Alter Ego the Mixtape

Sweet Emotions - Aerosmith

Sweet Emotions

2008-10-14T00:41:00.006-04:00

Living on the a street named after a Great Oak

Marveling at the floral fuzzy wallpaper circa 1976 of burnt orange and yellow surrounding me

Gee, in the midst of all of this remodeling, I hope she never changes these walls

I like it; gives the place some character, opposed to this egg shell shit being plastered everywhere

Ha, I even remember when this wall behind me had a cliff and beach mural.

As a kid, I was always amazed by it

But that too over time became the victim of the remodeling bug

My grandparents had to be cool as shit man. Come on, who else would have fuzzy wallpaper and a gigantic mural on their walls?

I'm closing my eyes right now, imagining them with afros and bellbottoms walking these halls

Man, I just love that era

It's just something about the birth of eccentricism and individuality that's really alluring

I would have definitely been a hippie.

Driving a big rusty blue Chevy, headband around my fro, half button polyester shirt, smoking white boys, and listening to Hendrix.(chuckle) Can't you see it?

But yea, this house has so much history, so many memories

I was raised here, but even crazier...my mom was raised here.

Wow, that puts things in perspective

Peas raised in the same pod.

I'll give her that one, just this one time though.

But don't tell anybody.

MP.

Beyonce's Latest Videos

2008-10-13T23:49:00.002-04:00

Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) Video

If I Were A Boy Video

Black is in Style, but then again it always has been

2008-10-13T22:57:00.009-04:00

Black Models in Prada

Photos courtesy of Red Modeling Agency

I like that black male models are getting more recognition in the high fashion industry.

When my TV is on, its on Bravo

2008-10-13T21:37:00.006-04:00

Remember to watch Rachel Zoe Project Finale, Tues, Oct. 14, and Project Runway Finale Wed, Oct. 15

Here's what Jerrell would have shown if he had made it to Fashion Week.

Love Jerrel, but I'm kind of happy that he got kicked off. I don't know how I feel about this collection.

Love Lockdown Video

2008-10-13T21:25:00.001-04:00

Love the white.

Yea I know...on Ellen? Yea he's different, but always in a good way.

Shhhee Back!

2008-10-13T02:29:00.005-04:00

Beyonce's new album I am... will be released November 11th. I can't wait. Her first two singles have already been release. Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It), her more up-tempo track, reminds me of Get Me Bodied alot, it growing on me though. I just knew that she was going to make Beautiful Nightmare her first single, I'm kind of happy that she didn't though...it leaked months ago. The single, If I Were A Boy is beautiful. At first I thought it was going to be like Ciara's Like A Boy and I would have been pissed. Its a really different sound for her and the video is deep and surprising at the end.

Both videos are going to be released today via Mtv, BET, and Viacom...so watch out for those.

In the new Essense, Mrs. Carter finally talks about her and Jay!

Click here for some special footage from Beyonce'.

I found this link from the Lateboots Blog...Marquis Phifer gives me life.

He's my new facebook friend. lol

"We neva eva do nothing nice and easy"

2008-09-24T00:19:00.001-04:00

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You gotta love Tina.

Oak = Life

2008-09-23T01:33:00.010-04:00

Oak is my new favorite website for online shopping. They have clothes, outwear, shoes, and assessories that I have never seen anywhere from some great designers. The stuff is hot...its like having Soho on your lap. They have great women stuff too.

Now some of the prices are kind of high, but if you have it...why not? Or save up your pennies (like I do) and treat yourself to something nice.

Here are some of my favorite items that I came across on Oak:

New Haven Parka by Mike & Chris

Ghost Hoodie by Unconventional

Bondage Shirt by Unconventional

Motor Cardigan by Opening Ceremony

Twill Tech Pant by Y-3

Crepe Hiking Boot by F-troupe

Black Twiggy Shoe by Cheapo

"I die" ~Rachel Zoe

The only thing that is constant is change.

2008-09-23T00:29:00.005-04:00

See ya later summer, believe me, its been a trip.

Damn I miss my friends

2008-09-10T04:35:00.004-04:00

The "Sunday Morning"video by No Doubt reminds me of my friends so much, just being free and acting dumb. I love how the entire concept for the video is revolved around cooking spaghetti for Sunday dinner. Yum!

Quick fact: Near to the end, the guy frowning on the swingchair is Gwen's older brother Eric Stephani who actually founded the group and was the keyboardist but left the group right before they made it big...I think that's why he's frowning lol.

Love No Doubt they need to come back and make another album, I've been listening to them all day.

Wake Me Up When September Ends Playlist

2008-09-09T01:24:00.008-04:00

Tiny Dancer - Elton John
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
My World Is Empty Without You - Diana Ross & The Supremes
Live Your Life - T.I. feat. Rihanna
Down In Mexico - The Coasters
Back Stabbers - The O' Jays
Sincerely Jane - Janelle Monae
Warwick Avenue - Duffy
Sweet Child of Mine - Guns 'n Roses
Naive (The Kooks Cover) - Lily Allen
Ray of Light (Madonna Cover) - Natasha Bedingfield
In Repair - John Mayer
Would've Been The One - Solange
Love Will Tear Us Apart - Fall Out Boy
Wake Me Up When September Ends - Green Day
Anything At All - Tristan Pettyman
Crazy On You - Heart

Smoke signals

2008-08-31T21:51:00.003-04:00

What if your fears and dreams existed in the same place?
What if to get to heaven you had to brave hell?
What if everything you ever wanted cost you everything you ever achieved? Would you still?