Look At This

how bad is she?

highsnobette made me super happy by posting this spread.....

she's beautiful! and, her styling--goosebumps--especially, this first pic..... maybe it's her red lip but.....

BOOM! I know you see it.....

Picture Credit: HighSnobette

Call for Designers

THE CREATIVE COLLECTIVE

is seeking fresh and innovative designers to contribute to DELIRIUM--a fashion show!

For specifics and if you're interested, contact CreativeCollectiveCorp@gmail.com.

Students are encouraged!

Mark your calendars: DELIRIUM, Sep 10th!

Model Casting this Sunday!!



Still Watching.....



you should know that I'm a fan so whatever I find that's 'Throne' related, it will be here, posted up! :)

You Got Me? You Got Me!

how great does this feel?

just reminiscing.....

but check it, with face scrunched up, my head began to bob automatically.

yes, i likey!

Amy: in black & white

forever young! (reminiscent of hov)

gone too soon! (reminiscent of mj)

added to the list of FOREVER 27's.....

Amy Winehouse

Here, in simpler times.....

Photo Credit: Hedi Slimane



Don't Blink!!!

ok, so i had no idea the name of their

group was 'The Throne,' did you?

unh hunh, sure, tell me anything!

with their much-anticipated and appropriately tagged album,

Watch The Throne, Jay and Ye are killing 'em.

Matter of fact--let me tell it--

all other rap/hip hop acts are going to be deaded!! 

(hell, have you heard Otis?!?!)

and they're touring!!!

oh yes, i'm soooo there!!

Photo Credit: Complex 

"The Throne 2001" Tour Dates

09/22 – Detroit, MI @ Palace of Auburn Hills
09/24 – Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre
09/25 – Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
09/27 – E. Rutherford, NJ @ Izod Center
09/28 – E. Rutherford, NJ @ Izod Center
09/29 – Washington, DC @ Verizon Center
10/04 – Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
10/06 – Chicago, IL @ United Center
10/07 – Chicago, IL @ United Center
10/08 – Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center
10/10 – Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center
10/13 – Tacoma, WA @ Tacoma Dome
10/14 – Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena
10/16 – San Jose, CA @ HP Pavilion
10/17 – Sacramento, CA @ Power Balance Pavilion
10/19 – Los Angeles, CA @ Staples Center
10/20 – Los Angeles, CA @ Staples Center
10/21 – Las Vegas, NV @ MGM Grand Garden Arena
10/25 – Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
10/26 – Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
10/29 – Atlanta, GA @ Philips Arena
10/30 – Greensboro, NC @ Greensboro Coliseum
11/01 – Baltimore, MD @ 1st Mariner Arena
11/03 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden

You Are: Spot ft. Cheeba & Jason JetPlane

can you spot me in the video?

what about Ida Divine?

Jasiatic?

Jason JetPlane?

Cheeba from CampLo?

now resting.....

REST EASILY.....

AMY WINEHOUSE!

Photo Credit: Associated Press for Mail Online



crust and crumbs

i wanna give you my ugly and my insecurities
the darkest parts of me that cradle my doubts and regrets
i wanna hurl past pains and not-so-nice nightmares
i wanna scream and shout my fears
and show you the real me--sans makeup
matter of fact, when i wake up
you should be there
crust and morning breath--i will share that with you because i want to be vulnerable
i need for you to see my imperfections
and still reach out for my hand and hold my heart

let's converse about cloudy days and traveling the wrong way down memory lane
my mistakes, you can have
my worries, you can have
my tear-stained face, i'll allow you to see
my bad habits, rude tongue and disturbing thoughts, you can have

i wanna show you my crazy and give you my insane

TO BE CONTINUED.....

AT CENTRIC SUNDAYS, 6-9P
THE WADSWORTH HOUSE, 400 SOUTH SUMMIT AVE
****EVERY SECOND AND FOURTH SUNDAY****

DELIRIUM: Casting Models

it's one of those things.

you know, if you've written a couple rhymes you could probably sell some raps.

well......

 THE CREATIVE COLLECTIVE is casting!

How Fly is She?

the mighty B has struck again!

fly indeed, are the images!

Photo Credit: Complex

COVER.GIRL.

ok, so when t strong stopped me for a pic in the atrium behind amelie's, i was wondering...why? she informed me that creative loafing was introducing another section in their circulation, solely focused on fashion/style! i was hooked and struck a pose... hah! hah! did i say, hah!?!

then came the phone interview.

then came the photo shoot with graham morrison.

it was hot outside and, apparently, so were the photos.

to make the cover, was a surprise for all of us!

who knew?

it was everyone's first!

creative loafing's introduction of the section,

t strong's first assignment,

graham's first cover and,

needless, to say mine, as well.....

sweet!

to read the article online: http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/klepto/2011/07/20/launch-of-cls-new-style-section/

Cheers to Success!

Contact: Tina Whittaker
Tina E. Imaging LLC
Phone : 704-657-3381
Email: tina@tinaeimaging.com
Tina E. Imaging LLC

Tina E. Imaging LLC is asking for your participation in a Social fundraiser event.

Saturday August 6, Charlotte, NC

Tina E. Imaging is hosting a social fundraiser event to help support Dress for Success.

• Image consultant and personal shopper, Tina Whittaker, advises men and women on their appearance and provides a time saving service that can meet your needs. She specializes in helping you make that transition into a new career, feel confident in an interview, and look great for a date or any social event.

• Social Fundraiser: An event for people of charlotte to network and support a nonprofit organization. The event is a Social Fundraiser where 5 participating bar locations will be included as well as transportation will be provided. A portion of the proceeds will go to Dress for Success. A Nonprofit organization that was created to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

• This event will take place Saturday August 6, 2011 3pm-7pm. Dress code will be classy chic. If you have lightly used women’s accessories or business attire please bring some items to donate.

• Get Tickets here: http://sipandridefudraiser.eventbrite.com/

• The event is at Metro/uptown charlotte, NC Participating Wine location in Charlotte

• We are asking for clothing/accessory donations from local retailers for Dress For Success and participation from the community to attend this unique social fundraiser experience.

Participating Businesses:

Pisces Sushi Bar & Lounge: drink and food specials

Old Mecklenburg Brewery: brewery tour and beer

Crave Dessert Bar: free food spread and half off martini

Vivace: drink and wine list and food menu with specials- best patio in Charlotte!




Information Provided by: Tina E. Imaging, LLC

hey folkz, it's folk jewelz!

when i first saw the creations of fulani at folk jewelz, i needed answers, i needed to know how and why?! graphic, vibrant and powerful, understand that i am a fan! grateful she allowed access, a part of her follows.....

1) who is Tanisha?
I am a star, a mother, an artist …shit I’m evolution……………….
2) what makes her smile?

I just gave birth to my young goddess Yemaya 4months ago, and she is a ball of light that continues to amaze me from sunrise to sunset. She helps me to be expressive creatively, with love in all things that I do….. and for that she keeps me smiling.

3) what is your creative process? (do you contemplate designs or does magic happen unintentionally?)

See, I don’t believe in things being “unintentional” …All things are written and happen as they should. Now I will admit-there are times when I have created something that was so powerful and divine in itself, that I didn’t even put two and two together until a later time…beautiful thing is, sometimes it takes for someone else to help me realize what has been manifested….and I thank my ancestors for this…….[quick story]- If you place A capital (F) and a lower case (j) together you will get the Folk Jewelz logo. I, later, realized it was the number five, which represents Power and Refinement……..

4) regarding your jewelry, is anything off limits?

Folk Jewelz gives love and homage to the ancestors like Marvin Gaye, Huey P. Newton, 2pac Shakur, Malcolm X…to Afraka….to folks like you and me….any other foolishness is OFF LIMTS...lol

 5) do you indulge in other art forms besides jewelry making?
Fulani has created Life in 9months (this was most special to me)…from cooking to singing Yemaya asleep or designing digital artwork to sketching different ideas that come to mind…creation is a never ending journey…..

6) how long have you been creating jewelry?

As an artist you tap into many different art forms, and jewelry design was next for me…It was a little over a year ago, and I had become so tired of the bullshit jobs ---I felt these fools trying to crush my soul…I said fuck it, I’m tired of slaving everyday, and I’m certainly tired of the bullshit “trendy” jewelry that’s sold in these chain stores…I wanted to build something raw…something that reflected growth, culture , creativity and wisdom…Well my passion for Folk Jewelz came right on time, because 2months later I found out I was pregnant. This was the perfect time for me to start building…

7) what sets your jewelry apart from others? (why should people purchase from you?)

I put a lot of love, time and brainwork into my jewelry creations… I don’t create duplicates, so all the jewelry you see are true Gems. They are precious and ingenious, created just for that special person.
8) what/who inspires you?

I do it for us….I do it for my daughter, I do it for Hip Hop, I do it for NTR, I do it for love, I do it for the ancestors that came before me.. I do it for The Kings and Queens who want to evolve in style and spirit…those who want to shine their true light…. .

9) what do you see when you first wake up in the morn?

I see light. Word up.

10) do your pieces tell a story or share a theme? if so, what?

Folk Jewelz shares both a story and a theme. Crafted on each piece are “vibrant” colors that hold their own meanings, or powerful inserts from artist like Outkast to black nationalist Marcus Garvey - “Progress is the attraction that moves humanity.”

11) where can your items be found?

Support me folks at www.folkjewelz.com !!!!! I am thankful for the blessings and love! Peace and growth!

Need Graphix ?!(Big sun Images.tumblr.com)

12) fill in the blank:
creativity feels like freedom and love

kaNYe introduces in NY

so the word is that KANYE WEST will be debuting his newly created fashion line during NY Fashion Week.....

*kinda exciting, no?*



InteriorDecorating

at this moment, i'm sitting on my sister's futon, babysitting in ballantyne, contemplating my journey. you know, staring at where i've been, where i am and where i'm going.

i've seen love, tasted struggle, heard pain, smelt hunger and felt a little bit of everything along the way. i've cried cries, deliberately smiled at strangers and have laughed so erratically that i even tinkled on myself, a few times (shhhh don't tell anyone).

i've been held, thanked, comforted, loved, tickled, pardoned, blessed and saved. i've been diagnosed, abused, arrested, doubted, misguided and misdirected. Balanced and with blinds now open, I'm ready to shine like Sunday morning.....

The walls of my interior are painted the color of experience.....And, I like it just the way it is.....  xoxoxo

Centric Sundays

Centric Sundays!!!

this and EVERY Sunday.....

live jazz, poetry

beverage, buffet

The Wadsworth

400 South Summit Ave

6-9p

$10 cover

Interested in performing?

Email duppandswat@gmail.com

how divine!



fresh.....

can i kick it?



How You Like Me Now?



some people call her crazy,

i say she's the realest!

many a girls think they have to do such and such, become this and do that to 'get' a boyfriend.....

to them, i say 'get a life and get real!'

in other words, 'just be!'

do you like me now?

SnapBacks Back: Tyga x Chris



Beyonce: Best Thing I Never Had

Shooting With Silvio

Just a few.....

it wasn't supposed to be me in front of the camera but my niece, Damali, was not in the mood so.....

i hadn't a choice.....

some pics were dope, others not so much!

*shoulder shrug* it's just the way it is.....

can't wait to show you more pics, particularly those of Damali (we were able to snap a few).....

so when Silvio finishes editing (insert clearing throat noise),

i'll share.....

xoxoxo

Photo Credit: Silvio Suarez



Midnght Mood

i'm ready but he's not present.....

guess i'll have to woo, i mean--whew--myself to sleep....