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Don't Make Me Bite You!

As of late, I find myself googling images of some of my favorite fashionistas in search of inspiration. I appreciate when a girl is daring and takes risk with her fashion choices. For this reason the one girl whose style has truly moved me is one half of the R&B duo Nina Sky, Nicole Albino.

Her style is one definitely worth biting. She breaks the rules by mixing hard and soft, ugly and pretty, masculine and feminine. Pairing a floral patterned skirt with a structured black corset is just one of the many fashion forward choices of Miss Nicole. She tops the look off with her short and sassy new haircut. Let's also not forget to mention her many tattoos. My personal fave is the one that extends from her right shoulder across her collar bone to the middle of her chest, very sexy.

In other Nina Sky news, the girls recently released their new single "Beautiful People" off their upcoming sophomore album entitled "Starting Today". It's a nice departure from the reggeatone sound of their very first single "Move Your Body". This latest single has more of a techno/ club sound which I would say is more in tune with the eclectic style of Nina Sky.

Beautiful People - Nina Sky

SHE By Sheree

Here are some looks from the highly anticipated SHE by Sheree fashion line designed by Real Atlanta "Housewife" Sheree Whitfield. To be honest the line is nothing too impressive. So, her claim that she is Atlanta's hottest designer was a false one. There are some nice wearable pieces but nothing that screams innovation. I do, however, appreciate Sheree using all women of color in her show.

Beyonce- Broken Hearted Girl Video PLUS Behind the scenes of Sweet Dreams Video

Beyonce Broken Hearted Girl Video from Brownsista.com on Vimeo.

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Spoken Word: My Latest Addiction

I have always had some interest in the art of spoken word, but due to a recent assignment I completed for my Theatre class I have a new found respect and love for spoken word artists. In doing this assignment, I have come across a few peices that really moved me that I would like to share. Some funny, some inspiring, but all very good. So, enjoy!

Chillin'

This is the video that I have been waiting to premire all week. OnSmash.com tricked me by posting only a teaser of the video and not the full version. But today I finally got to see the video in its entierty. I absolutely love this song, probably because of the catchy hook sung by my favorite Lady Gaga. So, here is the video (directed by Chris Robinson) that will officially introduce the world to the D.C. reppin' rapper Wale featuring the one and only Lady Gaga. 

Why Are You So Paranoid?

She's baaaacccckkkkk. And she's paranoid. But who could blame her? I'd be the same way if my man had my face looking like I just got out of the ring with Mike Tyson. Yeah, I know I'm wrong for that. I must admit that RiRi is looking pretty damn hot in Kanye's new joint. And let me speak on Mr. Louis Vuitton Don's behalf by saying that he's obviously not as egotistical as he puts on, considering that you rarely see him in his own video. I'm loving the concept with Rihanna having these nightmares while she sports a sexy little get up. Somebody please tell me where she got that lingerie from. That corset is ridiculous! 

JOIN THE MOVEMENT! BOYCOTT THE CW NETWORK!

It was officially announced today that one of the few black sitcoms left on television has now been canceled. The cast of the canceled sitcom The Game, which was featured on The CW Network (formally UPN), have been reaching out to fans all week in hopes that the network execs would respond positively to the public outcry. However, the CW was unmoved by the support of the fans and released statements officially canceling one of my favorite shows on the network. I hate to make this an issue about race, but I do find it a little suspicious that the black shows on The CW Network seem to be disappearing at an alarming rate. Half & Half, Girlfriends, and All of Us are a few victims of what I like to call "The White Washing" of The CW Network. 

I take it very personally that there is a lack of positive imagery of black people on television as a whole. This post is the first of several steps I plan to take to change what is taking place not just on The CW, but on all television networks across the board. just because we have a black president does not mean that the fight is over in gaining equal representation in the media for black people.  

"Hater" by The- Dream

The track "Hater" is featured on the iTunes bonus track version of The- Dream's sophomore album, Love Vs. Money. As for the strictly lyrical video, I'm not sure who exactly put it together. But it is quite hilarious. If you've ever hated someone because they had something, or someone rather, that you wanted this song was made for you. 

Designs by DeAngelo Evans as Styled by Aries Coach Jones

This past weekend, I was granted the opportunity to do something that I never knew I would enjoy so much. I had the pleasure of working with an up and coming Atlanta based fashion designer, DeAngelo Evans, on a fashion show. I was granted the creative freedom to style a scene in his show however I saw fit. So here are some photos of his designs interpreted by the Coach.

 

So Good Remix

So, the ladies of my new guilty pleasure Electrik Red have released the video for the "So Good Remix" featuring Young Mula Ba-by! Lil Wayne. It's pretty much your basic remix video, filmed in black and white on an all white sound stage. But hey, if it ain't broke don't fix it right? My only question is, why wasn't the remix the original version? Hmmmmm... Enjoy!

Electrik Red - So Good Remix
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R-Les In the Studio W/ Fabolous & Miss Keri Baby

Ryan, Fab & Keri Studio Session from Ryan Leslie on Vimeo.

SHE AIN'T EVEN FAMOUS, BUT SHE GOT SHE OWN GROUPIES

I'm quickly learning that rappers and celebrities aren't the only people that can receive groupie love. Even your average everyday Joe can get the attention of groupies. The trick is being able to distinguish one's groupie from genuine fans. The word groupie has been defined as a person who seeks sexual and/or emotional intimacy with a celebrity or other authority figure. Therefore, in terms of everyday life, I would define a groupie as someone who seeks the company and /or companionship with a person of high reputation. For example, the hot girl on campus would be considered a person of high reputation and the people who make it their mission to see her or be seen with her would be her groupies. 

Be careful not to mistake a groupie for a fan and vice versa. A groupie wants to be around someone because of their status but a true fan wants to be around someone because they're genuinely interested in who they are. A fan doesn't care about your reputation or level of popularity.

The one time a fan can be considered a groupie is when their feelings are not returned by the person they admire. Most groupies find it hard to read the signs when someone is trying to show that they aren't interested. They confuse being annoying with being persistent. Constantly calling, texting, instant messaging, facebook wall writing, and poking are some of the groupie's main displays of annoyance. 

Here are what I believe are a few criterion that can identify someone as a groupie:

1. If you're always the first one to make contact, you MIGHT be considered a groupie.

2. If you find yourself sending messages and never getting a response, you MIGHT be considered a groupie. 

3. If you're more excited to see them then they are to see you, you ARE a groupie. 

4. If you feel like you have to wait in line to get to the one you admire, you're PROBABLY a groupie. 

Let's Not Play The Game

I wonder... Is it possible to build a relationship with someone without the added stress of playing games? As much as we like to claim that we don't, we all play games. It's almost to the point where not doing so isn't even an option. If you don't play you can't win. And on the other hand, if you play too much you could lose terribly. 

Take this for an example. A friend of mine, who will remain nameless, has been involved in this back and forth ongoing mess with a guy for a little over a year now. They see each other out, he flirts with other girls, so she gets jealous and starts to flirt with other guys hoping that he's watching. Then it becomes this battle of who can make the other person more jealous. It's kind of ridiculous and really annoying to watch. But this is what they do and it worked for them for quite sometime. Then, she finally got fed up and decided that their back and forth mess had to stop. 

I've never been one to try to make a guy jealous. It's just not the move for me. If I see that a guy I like is placing his attention elsewhere, I take that as a hint that he's not interested. And I move on. That's just me. I can't read your mind and I don't think that I should have to. I prefer the kind of guy who tells me straight up what he wants and how he feels about me. No bullshit. No games. If you keep it 100 with me, I'll do the same with you. But if I feel like a guy is feeding me bullshit, I don't hesitate to return the favor. 

It makes things so much easier if both people are completely honest from the beginning and state exactly what their intentions are. Put everything on the table so there are no misunderstandings down the road. This way you know what you're getting yourself into and you can decide whether or not you want to get involved. 

I was in a situation where we started out just dating casually and then I started to catch feelings. We had been hanging out for a few months so in my mind we were dating but I wasn't sure if it were exclusive or not. Then he asked me something that gave me my answer. We were talking about what we had done during the weekend and after I told him how uneventful mine was he asked mea question that brought everything crashing down. "Why haven't you gone on any hot dates?" How could he ask me that? I thought he and I had something going on so why would I be dating other people? I didn't say anything to him about it but it definitely bothered me and put questions like that in my head. All of this could have been avoided if from the very beginning our intentions were made clear.