fashionation

fashionation, where have you been?

2009-09-24T15:47:00.002-05:00

hey there - the fashionation team has been busy working on other projects and have a ton of things brewing. we are exploring new opportunities for fashionation but would like to hear from you. please hit us up at info@my-fashionation.com if you'd like to see the ladies return to the blogging world!

stay tuned...

Chi: come party with dj beverly bond tonight!

2009-07-02T11:37:00.002-05:00

summer gifts!

2009-03-31T14:37:00.009-05:00

check some of the pieces I want this summer :)

what & where? (please don't let my poor photoshop skills scare you!)
1. Hellz Bellz Criminal Tank in Red
http://www.hellz-bellz.com/

2. Rabbit On The Run Oga Tee in Purple
http://rabbitontherun.com/

3. Rapscallion by Samantha Pleet Romper in Peach
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/index.jsp

4. Yours Truly Off the Shoulder Tee in Black
http://www.yourstrulybrand.com/

5. Rabbit On The Run Keur Tank Top 100% Silk Crepe
http://rabbitontherun.com/

los angeles: hellz bellz sample sale this saturday!

2009-03-12T16:35:00.006-05:00

Calling all West Coast Sweethearts!

Check out the sample sale from the ladies of Hellz Bellz!

First see their new collection here.

Here's what they have to say about this Saturday....

"Spring cleaning calls and when you are ready to put away the clothes of past winter, come out to our sample sale located in downtown L.A. at the Archrival store this Saturday, March 14th. Hellz will be providing a huge assortment of tees, cut & sew tops, hoodies, jackets, and denim from past and current collections... 30-80% off! Exclusive styles that have never been released will also be available for your shopping pleasure. This is a chance to get your hands on certain styles you couldn't get before. Music and drinks will be provided... you don't want to miss this!!
All taking place at ARCHRIVAL 349 E. 2ND ST LA CA 90012
Tel. 213-626-2230"

chicago: get pampered for half off..

2009-03-06T11:43:00.000-06:00

i just received this in my inbox. i will definitely be treating myself to a spa treatment next week!

details here

wish list...

2009-02-26T10:54:00.001-06:00

im a sucker for keeping outfits simple, all i need is a bad pair of shoes.

from the fall 09 proenza schouler collection see more at style.com

a few events worth checking out...

2009-02-25T18:14:00.004-06:00

miss lauren jenkins, a good friend of mine and talented artist, will debut her work this weekend... definitely something you don't want to miss. be there!!

keep the party going saturday night and stop by lava lounge to get in with brainiac society!!

and if you are in nyc on march 8th, be sure to come out and hear (and feel) the vibes of arin maya... another chitown girl doing her thing! go bison!! much love...

Ill Party Wednesday x GoodWoodNYC x MyFashionation

2009-02-22T13:04:00.006-06:00

hello nyc.....

join me and my good friend DJ Ill P and friends this wednesday february 25th at Ill Party Wednesdays at the delancey bar, 168 delancey street on the lower east side. Ladies of course free all night and guys $2 at the door, open bar at midnight!

Make sure to check my girl dj mirandom's new paintings "Lyrics For Show" paintings by Mirandom at the Gallery Bar, 120 Orchard Street from 7-11pm Wednesday night. Come show this lady some love!!

Hope to see you all out this Wednesday!

love lori lori

MadeMe & Yours Truly Spring '09 lines

2009-02-13T12:48:00.000-06:00

MadeMe

Yours Truly

Yay! My favorite new lines have dropped their spring '09 line for this year!!!

MadeMe

Erin Magee, owner and designer of the MadeMe brand has arrived with several necessities for your springtime closets. Whether it's the "Do The Right Thing-esque" biker's hat, or the every day essential plaid button up (throw it over anything during the cool summer nights and I guarantee you'll have a full proof outfit in minutes) or the mesh tank covering just enough to keep you "looking hot" but "very cool" LOL, anyway you do it you'll be GOOD walking out into the coming sweltering heat this summer :)

Here are some of my favorites from the Lookbook! Let me know what yours are!

This plaid button up also comes in black and can be seen worn on Nicole one part from the duo NI** Sky in their first video from their second album, "The Musical". I was at the shoot for the track "On Some Bullsh**" where the girls were styled by good friend Ms.Rose Garcia along with MadeMe's woman in charge, Erin Magee. Can't wait to see the final product! Also check the new layout for the MadeMe website along with the MadeMe x Ni** Sky mixtape "Strike A Pose II". Download it here. I'm loving it! Complete old and new school Madge ;)

Yours Truly

My girl Jenny has offered up a tiny peek into what Yours Truly has in store for spring ladies. Above The Clouds, Spring '09 preview features 4 different cuts, 2 new Spring Logo designs and that's not even the half of it. Again, you don't want to sleep on this. Rep your coast with the East Coast vs. West Coast tee.. um Jenny no love for the middle? For real we're from Chicago, what's up with that?? JK! Also check out the new long sleeve off the shoulder tops, great for cool nights when you just need to throw something on over your tank, or bra top, with legging or cut off shorts! We'll have to wait to see the full line, but until then here's a bit from her blog.

Going to Magic this year? Meet the lady behind the line Jenny Truly, have a drink in her suite at The Hotel at the Mandalay Bay, (Jenny's does it big yall) and check out the full Spring and Summer collections :)

BECCA Cosmetics Events - Chicagoland area!

2009-02-12T21:15:00.016-06:00

For all you BECCA lovers out there who wondered what happened to this amazing brand, see below and get your fix this weekend!

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Please join us at one of our BECCA Cosmetics Events on Friday or Saturday at Soft Surroundings. We will be offering complimentary makeup consultations and a free Ultimate Mascara in Black with any purchase of $75 or more.

Friday, February 13th, 2009

12-5pm

Soft Surroundings

Burr Ridge Village Center

701 Village Center Drive

Burr Ridge, IL 60527

Telephone: (630) 655-4949

Saturday, February 14th, 2009

12-5pm

Soft Surroundings

The Arboretum of South Barrington

100 West Higgins Road Suite R-5

South Barrington, IL 60010

Telephone: (847) 836-4949

See you there!

ladies lotto chicago: lovers rock - feb. 12th @ buddha!!

2009-02-12T12:10:00.000-06:00

ladies and gents, come celebrate valentine's day with ladies lotto chicago at lovers rock TONIGHT at the funky buddha! $5 at the door or free with rsvp - rsvpchicago@ladieslotto.com.

dvf in fishnets on the cover of purple...

2009-02-10T07:50:00.003-06:00

check out the fabulous diane von furstenberg on the cover of the lastest issue of purple fashion magazine. this style icon who has been dressing women for years isn't afraid to have a little fun and throw on some fishnets!

i love it!!

Solid As Barack!

2009-01-28T17:43:00.005-06:00

the future looks hot, hot, hot, hot, hot, hot, hot, hot...

I missed the skit that SNL did, but have you heard Ashford and Simpson redid their 1985 jam "Solid As A Rock" into "Solid As Barack"......?

I love the whole world's support of Barack Obama it's amazing, but this is..... well..... interesting, made me giggle a little!

ill party wednesdays:Three years of ILL PARTIES

2009-01-28T12:48:00.005-06:00

join Ill P tonight as she celebrates 3 years of Ill Parties from Brooklyn to Manhattan, congrats girl!

tonight 2 open bars are avail to all attendees @ the delancey, 168 delancey in LES

someone send me pix please from the party tonight?

Alexander McQueen x Target

2009-01-23T14:23:00.009-06:00

target continues to out do itself with their high fashion collaborations. starting in march they will feature their next collabo, with a favorite of mine, Alexander McQueen. I'm excited about this one! Are you? Check the photos below from nylonmag.com. I especially like the tiny cut off vest and tailored jacket.

See some of Alexander McQueen's Spring 09 show below from style.com:

VOTE HERE NOW!! for julie thevenot & Rabbit On The Run!!

2009-01-15T09:49:00.009-06:00

hey everyone, my good friend Julie from Paris is back in the states and up for nomination! wow she moves quick! Julie is owner of the cute little line, Rabbit On The Run. She's being nominated by My Daily Candy's NY style edition for their "Sweetest Things 2008".

Here's some info on her brand.

The name Rabbit On the Run, completely reflects the different, independent, free and spontaneous universe of the brand.
The motifs are a result of various experiments and research around cutting and folding, which led to unplanned symmetry.
The obtained reworked shapes are very singular and decline an identity; they take part in a game of contrasts between primitive drive and ultra-contemporary aspiration.
Rabbit on The run is a field, which is open to any form of inspiration be it festive, playful, ethnic, savage and urban at the same time.
The cuts are simple and over-sized, conceived in neutral and natural materials, in opposition to the strong character of the hyper colored prints.
Rooted from a multi-disciplinary artistic background, the brand keeps it's sharp eye opened to everything which surrounds it.

VOTE HERE NOW !!!!

The big bag is one of my favorites :)

congrats julie!

ill party wednesdays

2009-01-13T23:54:00.006-06:00

it's the first one of the new year!

delancey bar
1.14.09
les nyc

come have a good time on us :)

ILL Party Wednesdays from Kellen Dengler on Vimeo.

(i'm hiding in this video around 17sec, in a blue hat covering my face with a drink and a princess of the posse sticker!)

cocorosie

2009-01-13T13:06:00.013-06:00

yesterday one of my great friends leslie's younger sister jaime (another of my great friends) asked me if I know this group called COCOROSIE? I said, no, but went on to google them, and while I was she sent me this...I started to watch and thought "what the hell" but I had to keep watching.

Turns out Biana and Sierra Casady are sisters from France in their late twenties. The NY Times refers to them as "freak folk" (read the full 7 page article here) while videostatic refers to them as "strangely beautiful". I'm still not 100% sure of how I view them, but apparently PRADA found them cool enough to allow them to perform at their 08 NY fashion week party of theirs as well as do the soundtrack to one of their animated promos. Check this video with their neon/glow in the dark makeup.

Anyway you look at it. Whether if you like them, don't like them, or maybe just don't care, you can't deny that they are definitely interesting to look at. In fact, Coco (Bianca) almost always wears a line drawn above upper lip adding a mustache to her flat face. Suggestive? Yes. What is it suggesting? Not sure! But their lavish costumes and over the top makeup or face paint rather is just the half of it. Listen to these girls voices! While you're add it, try and find the numerous natural animal noises, and wind up toy sound effects that are know to be hidden in the beats of their music. I agree with videostatic (read story here) when they say that their voices "fall somewhere between Bill Holiday and the Cryptkeeper"!

All in all I would say that they are true to their art and march to the beat of their own drum. They certainly did not sprout up as soon as it got cool to make tracks that are heavily electronic based with voices that sound either digitized or purposely manipulated (like it is now), nope, the girls have been around for some time now. Check this amazing video from 2005 for their song "Noah's Ark" and other interesting images showcasing cocorosie's own signature style. What do you think?

check their myspace and hear their music here

(thanks jaime)

patricia field & not just vintage sales!

2009-01-08T14:45:00.004-06:00

njv is having a HUGE 40% OFF SALE ladies! Stop by this weekend and enjoy 40% off our entire stock of shoes, clothing & accessories. This sale will run until the end of January.

Don't for get our new arrivals every Thursday!

STORE HOURS: Thurs & Fri 1p-8p, Sat 10a-8p & Sun 1p-7p

Patricia Field's Devil Wears Prada Bag - Sample Sale!

These are the samples used to develop the bag from The Devil Wears Prada.
$50 Each - Each one is one-of-a-kind.

This bag has been sold out for at least 2-years and we are cleaing out some samples and this is your last, last chance.

The measurements are listed on our website. One available of each style.

Most styles have the stud-detail as seen in the movie.

All sales are final!

happy birthday susan!!

2009-01-07T10:17:00.008-06:00

none of us would be here, right now, if it weren't for this lady. the amazing SUZAY, founder and creator of my fashtionation! always lending a helping hand, always there when you need her with great advice, amazingly stylish (this girl introduced me to M.A.C. and the world of makeup at 16 ;) a great creator, full of wonderful ideas, happy f$%&#! birthday girl!

you deserve the best and we love you!!

i decided to throw a few pics together and have a little fun with my crayons ;)

happy birthday suzay! BFFOREVER!

12 years of friendship and counting (tear..) LOL!

artist: wangechi mutu

2009-01-06T21:47:00.011-06:00

the other day while flipping through a book of artists at barnes and noble i came across a new name. trained as a sculptor and anthropologist, artist Wangechi Mutu gives a new take on mixed media by creating collages questioning the idea of female anatomy, human malignant conditions, and african culture. born in 1972 in Kenya, ms. mutu studied at the yale university of school of art sculpture and the notable cooper union for the advancement of the art and sciences in new york city.

Mutu uses medical diagrams and ripped magazine photos establishing striking and thoughtful images as these here.

what are you getting SUSAN for her bday?!!

2009-01-06T20:11:00.007-06:00

in just a few hours, the Founder and Mastermind behind this beautiful little thing we call MYFASHIONATION, will be turning one more year older! in attempt to celebrate a little early, i started thinking, hmm, if i had some extra bucks right now, what would i get miss SUZAY! hmmm, what would she like that maybe alot folks would not know about....

SO!

i was thinking these silver metallic beauties from urban outfitters online!!!

oh you didn't know! any given night you can find susan at the lengendary RINK on chicago's south side- she's been skating for years there.

how about these?

susan, all purple wheels? ;)

lol :)

still shopping? blow out sale at shrink boutique!

2009-01-03T10:29:00.003-06:00

if you are lucky enough to still have some money to spend, make sure you stop by my girl, nicole's fabulous online boutique, SHRINK BOUTIQUE! they are having a huge sale... almost everything is 50-75% off... and free shipping! Not sure how long this is going to be going on, so don't wait and miss out on the goods.

check 'em out!

happy birthday autumn!

2008-12-28T11:50:00.000-06:00

happy birthday to one of the most fabulous ladies in the game! and we aren't the only ones who think that!

love ya, girl!

last minute xmas shopping...

2008-12-22T21:54:00.006-06:00

culture snob...

my girl, melissa is one of those most creative souls around. she is constantly creating new things and recreating classic pieces. for those daring ladies who aren't afraid to mix up their look... pick up some culture snob!

found objects...

if you want to walk in a room and have all eyes on you... truly making a statement, these are the earrings for you. another fabulous friend, angelica handcrafts these awesome earrings from leather in the hottest colors. available in a number of different styles and colors, you can wear these everyday if you want. these are the perfect gift for your friends that want to stand out in crowd of silver and gold hoops!

all of these items are available at solemates...chicago.

photo credit: solemates...chicago

lori lori's favorite Christmas videos, part tres...

2008-12-22T15:45:00.002-06:00

i kinda did this backwards! lol

last but definitely not least, TLC's "Sleigh Ride" '93, classic.

lori lori's favorite Christmas videos, part dos...

2008-12-22T15:28:00.005-06:00

unfortunately i can only find a 1:22 cut of this video, but this is another of my favvvvvsssss!

"santa baby" by diddy, mase, salt n pepa, onyx, keith murray, run dmc, snoop, i may be leaving someone out...enjoy!

does anyone remember what year this was? it's def more than 10 years old!

lori lori's favorite Christmas videos, part uno...

2008-12-22T15:08:00.002-06:00

are you ready! snow! gifts! cheer!

yes! bring it on! egg nog! lights! the whole deal!

yes! yes!

hahha, greaat, now is anyone getting/giving anything this year? lol.

Here's my first pick and my most favorite Christmas video, Mariah Carey, All I Want For Christmas

All I Want For Christmas Is You @ Yahoo! Video

more shopping, sales, music and drinks!

2008-12-22T13:07:00.003-06:00

HOSTED BY NINA SKY, MISSBEHAVE MAGAZINE AND AROUND THE WAY GIRLS
MUSIC BY:
RADIO ROSE
NI** SKY
DJ STEALTH

Dec 23 at 8pm-1am
601 West 26th Street (corner of 11th Ave) Flr 2M, Suite M227
Last minute shopping sale on Cubannie Links and MadeMe (one of my favs!)

facial in a bottle...

2008-12-21T22:13:00.003-06:00

so, i was in barney's co-op doing some x-mas shopping and discovered one of the best beauty products i've used in a long time, malin +goetz's detox face mask. this incredible mask deeply cleanses the pores and purifies the skin. you can actually feel and see it working in less than 30 seconds. it left my face feeling hydrated but not oily. i'm a believer already and can't wait to try the rest of their products!

it also won allure magazine's editor's choice best of beauty award for the best deep cleansing mask. fashionation thinks it's a winner also. check it out...

Cocktails and Clothes at Solemates...

2008-12-19T11:21:00.001-06:00

With a purchase over $100 you will receive a dining certificate to Park 52...

Park 52

5201 S. Harper

Chicago, IL 60615

773.241.5200

See you at the store on Monday!!

Solemates

2708 N. Halsted

Chicago, IL 60614

773.327.7782

VIOLETTE + PEPSI · POP UP SHOP · SAT. DEC. 20th @ OPEN HOUSE GALLERY

2008-12-19T10:26:00.008-06:00

(click me to make me bigger!)
check this out tomorrow nyc!!

stop by the many booths and purchase goodies at the pop up shop brought to you by pepsi :)

SATURDAY, DEC. 20th from noon - 7pm
+ after party from 9pm-midnight.

@ OPEN HOUSE GALLERY
201 MULBERRY ST.
(bet. Kenmare and Spring St.)

Violette (go vash;) and other brands particpating are:
ABSURD nyc, COMMONWEALTH · va,
FRUITION · vegas, SSUR · nyc + many others.

click me! i groW!

i get bigger when you click me!

missbehave from 7:30-11 on free booze in brooklyn, 2nite!

2008-12-18T16:16:00.007-06:00

i'll see you there ;)
K & M bar, Williamsburg
225 N 8th @ roebling!

leave us a comment if you goooo
dj radio rose will be there
and get your latest missbehave issue with Chloe Sevigny on the cover

put a ring on it?

2008-12-18T12:58:00.000-06:00

so cute, funny and disturbing...

ladies lott chicago holiday cocktails...

2008-12-18T08:05:00.002-06:00

join ladies lotto chicago for holiday cocktails... next tuesday at park 52!

worship worthy holiday 2008 collection

2008-12-17T07:10:00.002-06:00

worship worthy drops their festive holiday 2008 collection. filled with custom geometric and floral prints as well as sleek and sexy stretch sequins pieces, this collection was designed to be mixed and layered. designer jennifer wannarachue is all about fuss-free style and drawing from the influences of vivienne westwood and yves saint laurent to create looks that be dressed up or down. check out more on worship worthy here.

verse chicago holiday party

2008-12-14T12:31:00.001-06:00

come check out my girl, melanie's fabulous line, rockett mansion, at verse this thursday!

ciara in january 09 Elle...

2008-12-10T14:34:00.007-06:00

interesting new twist for Ms Cee Cee who's new album "Fantasy Ride" drops March of next year...

Trendland: Issue #1

2008-12-10T13:13:00.001-06:00

one of my favorite blogs, cyana.trend.land has just released the first issue of their online magazine. read it here.

Chicago: Just in from MTV

2008-12-10T12:23:00.002-06:00

MTV NETWORKS OPEN CASTING CALL!

December 13, 2008

Calling all Fashion Designers, Fine Artists, Graffiti Artists, Graphic Designers, Marketing & Budgeting Geniuses and anyone who thinks they know the fashion industry like the back of their hand!

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE IT IN THE FASHION BUSINESS?

MTV is looking to bring a group of people to New York City to work directly with a world-renowned fashion designer, entertainment mogul and street icon. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be intimately involved in the fashion business, and to participate in the creation of a fashion line. At the end of our series, one lucky person will be rewarded with the opportunity of a lifetime!

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: We are looking for creative, outgoing, self-confident, and TALENTED people who don’t yet have on-the job experience in fashion, but an understanding of what the public wants and how to give it to them. Any creative thinkers, marketing masterminds and sales people please email us!

If this sounds like you, please attend our open call on 12/13/2008

Location: Acting Studio Chicago

10 West Hubbard

Suite 2E

Chicago, IL. 60610

Time: 10am – 5pm

If you are anything associated with the above please bring something that is reflective of your style and your work, i.e. drawings, sketches, designs, samples of your work, pictures, etc. Also, please bring a copy of your photo identification…NOT BRINGING A COPY OF YOUR PHOTO ID WILL HURT YOUR CHANCES!

DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION AT www.castingfortelevision.com/application.pdf …complete the 1^st page ONLY of the application and sign the two releases on the back and please BRING IT WITH YOU TO THE OPEN CALL!

PLEASE RSVP to mtvfashioncastingchicago@gmail.com with your full name.

MUST BE 18 AND OVER

LA: party for clean water with ladies lotto

2008-12-02T20:16:00.004-06:00

ladies lotto is all about being about it... and those of you who are, prove it by coming out to the ladies lotto benefit for charity water. it all goes down tomorrow night... and who knows... fashionation may be in the building!

wed. dec. 3rd

7-10pm

royal t cafe

8910 washington blvd

culver city

don't sleep on this event... 'tis the season to give to those in need...

chicago: vintage auction

2008-12-02T12:27:00.000-06:00

The quatra-annual auctions of vintage couture at elegant West Loop auction houseLeslie Hindman are stuffed with drool-worthy, super-pricey luxuries like a Chanel three-piece skirt suit (estimated to fetch up to $7,000), a 19th-century Worth gold-silk gown for $3,000-5,000, and a Hermès black Kelly for up to $6,000. But the mere mortals among us will find treasures that even a recessionista can love: a mod Halston knit dress, a cozy Givenchy wool coat, and a number of classic Yves St. Laurentaccessories are all estimated to sell for $200 or less. The excitement of a live auction — and this well-curated selection — puts your eBay watch list to shame. So do your research, set a budget, and bid with confidence.

– Audrey Mast

Price

FREE

When

Wednesday Dec 3 (5pm)

Where

Leslie Hindman Auctioneers (1338 W Lake St)

312.280.1212

spotted at flavorpill

chicago: 12.2.02

2008-12-02T11:59:00.000-06:00

Annie Leibovitz

Date: Tue. December 02, 2008

Time: 6:00 pm

Location: Harold Washington Library Center Cindy Pritzker Auditorium 400 S. State Street 60605

About this event: The Chicago Public Library welcomes Annie Leibovitz in discussion of her soon-to-be-released bookAnnie Leibovitz at Work.

dirty librarian chains...

2008-11-26T07:39:00.000-06:00

dirty librarian chains is one of the hottest jewelry lines on the market. for the ladies who want a unique piece that is edgy and makes a statement, dirty librian chains really delivers! designer (and fellow ladies lotto member), susan domelsmith's current collection incorporates reworked vintage costume jewelry. the materials and components of each design constantly change based on what's available, so each piece is truly one of a kind... check all of the designs out at www.dirtylibrarianchains.com.

you better believe I have a few pieces on my wish list!

your best shot...

2008-11-26T07:36:00.002-06:00

lori-lori and radio rose representing at yours truly's 1 yr anniversary party

lori, don't kill me for posting. ;)

another ill p production... check it out tonight!

2008-11-26T07:34:00.003-06:00

mac & hello kitty??

2008-11-24T15:33:00.003-06:00

a mac and hello kitty collaboration has been confirmed and expected to drop in feb 09- i can't wait!!

tonight! come celebrate my bday!!

2008-11-12T08:37:00.001-06:00

Wednesday, Nov 12th @ 10pm | Yours Truly Brand 1 Yr Anniversary

Yours Truly

Hosts: Earth 2 Kristin, Chris Love, Shauna Truly

Music By:

In celebration of Yours Truly Brand 1 Year Anniversary, the birthdays of Jenny Truly, Lori Lori, & Ashley's going away party!

Free giveaways!
Open Bar @ 12am!

Click HERE to RSVP now! (recommended)

Party starts @ 10pm!

The Delancey
168 Delancey St
Lower East Side | New York City
www.thedelancey.com
21+

ladies lotto is all about ink...

2008-11-11T09:41:00.002-06:00

ladies lotto everywhere is all about ink... so don't miss out. here are the ll chi details.

wed. nov. 19th 7-9pm

metamorph studios

1456 n. milwaukee

featuring an all female line up of tattoo artists...

$10 pre-pay/ $15 at the door

resvpchicago@ladieslotto.com

fun vintage finds in brooklyn

2008-11-08T10:50:00.010-06:00

last weekend after getting my haircut i stopped at a nearby salvation army for a little poking around and found these two items.

check out the blouse...

the buttons actually go in the back, but i preferred them in front

the collar is also detachable LOL!

jacket: $6
blouse: $3
2 new articles of clothing under $10

PRICELESS!!

let me know what you think!

lil black plastic bag on doorknob says hi :) lol!!

sounds to sooth your ears

2008-11-08T08:40:00.008-06:00

Check my girls DJanes

Ill P

and DJ Miranda
of the Stone Kutters Crew

on East Village/Boundless NY radio last Wednesday, 9. 5. 08

http://www.divshare.com/download/5765829-c5b

Be sure to check Ill Party Wednesdays every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at the delancey bar in new york city.

This Wednesday the 12th is the official 1 Year Anniversary of Yours Truly + Lori Lori /Jenny bday bash + Come Out!!

YES WE CAN!!!

2008-11-05T10:44:00.002-06:00

We did it!!

my girl just put me on to this- no matter where you are, stop, turn this on, dance and sing!

BARACK OBAMA!

Also, today's Chicago Tribune features Obama's entire speech from last night. Pick it up if you can!

solemates...chicago & enstrumental present "politics as unusual: a campaign celebration"

2008-11-04T10:27:00.003-06:00

get out and vote! obama did!!

2008-11-04T10:21:00.001-06:00

check out obama voting at shoesmith elementary in hyde park. i am so proud to be from chicago right now! let's make history today!

cheap mondays...

2008-11-03T18:29:00.004-06:00

love these jeans from cheap monday's spring/summer 09 line...

what do you think?

1 gun, some floral print, along with a 'chinky eyed' tee

2008-11-02T12:33:00.024-06:00

is what I found while putting together this piece for you.....lol

I am somewhat late on this, but here's a peek from a few of your favorite lines.

Definitely check the spin on the leggings this season.

Hellz Bellz

see more here

Married To The Mob..... (I want to know what church was down to let them shoot there!)

see what I'm talking about here

Yours Truly

check jenny featured in this photo and the rest of her line (including the chinky eyed tee) here

Made Me- my personal favorite!

the black motorcycle jacket is sold out!! so sad....

see more here

Princess of the Posse

see it all here

Worship Worthy

check all the bondage and sex leggings here

and last but NOT least Pegleg

check the full line plus my girl Vashtie featured as one of the models here

we'd like to say.......

2008-10-31T17:10:00.000-05:00

be safe! ;)

pissed!!!!!

2008-10-28T09:32:00.009-05:00

....I love Mary Kate Olsen.....I'm missing her and Ashley today at 12:30 pm est at the Union Square Barnes N Noble as they read excerpts from their their new book "Influence". They sat down and conducted interviews with some of their favorite fashion designers as well other people that have influenced them over the years....

Ladies Night @ Ill Party Wednesdays, recap...

2008-10-27T13:45:00.013-05:00

we had fun, although someone took Ill P's camera- NOT COOL!

shame on whoever took it....

a>

they got the hook up!

2008-10-26T22:18:00.009-05:00

While browsing through Urban Outfitters apartment section I found they have a pretty unique collection of "hooks". Yeah, door hooks, or wall hooks or whereever you may need to use 'hooks' for things like keys, towels, jewelry, coats, jeans, purses, LOL the list goes on and on. Below are a few that I liked. They are range from $10 to $24 in price and at least if you aren't down to buy one you may get an idea of a few new ways to 'hang' some of your stuff. If you're living in a crapped NYC apt, this is especially for you ;)

ladies of the NEW school @ ILL PARTY WEDNESDAYS//This Wednesday, Oct. 22nd!

2008-10-20T11:45:00.003-05:00

I'll let my girl ILL P explain it best....ILL PARTY WEDNESDAYS..Ladies, come thru!

Where my ladies at?

I have teamed up with Kel of thinkNEG.com & we're bringing back another fun and crazy Wednesday night to celebrate some of the talented & lovely femmes that we <3 from the 5 boroughs! If you've been to the past two Ladies Night, you know how it goes down!

There will be tons of great giveaways (fresh tees, kicks, jewelry, mags, etc) from our friends & fam, free drinks, dope music, the hotness!

Make sure that you RSVP to get in for only 3 bucks
(or pay 5 @ the door)!

CLICK HERE TO RSVP NOW.

See you on Wednesday night (rolling in deep with your crew, of course)!

Illy P
(Twitter me // peep the Blog)

ILL P & KINGPIN KEL PRESENTS:

L A D I E S O F T H E N E W S C H O O L
A N O T H E R L A D I E S N I G H T @ I L L P A R T Y !

With Hosts:
Jen the Pen (www.jenthepen.com)
Nire (Married to the Mob)
Alphabette Girls

DJanes:
DJ Mirandom (Stone Kutters)
The Honeydripper (Daptone Records)
Jasmine Solano (Brobot)

Special Live Performances By:
Denim (www.myspace.com/denimbk)
Bless Roxwell (Blackout Records)

Giveaways From: Yours Truly, Princess of the Posse, Milkshake Kicks, Miss Wax, C'est La Vie, Overspray Magazine, Secret Society, MISS Crew, Bombshell Jewelry, Bubblegum Pony*s, and more!

Photos by Cee the Photographer

Happy Birthday Miss Sanchez!

Open Bar @ Midnight

Cover:
$3.00 w RSVP
$5.00 @ the Door

RSVP TO: ILLPARTYLIST@GMAIL.COM

21+
Doors @ 10 pm!

@ The Delancey
168 Delancey St (bet Clinton & Attorney)
Lower East Side

F train to Delancey St
J train to Essex St

Powered By: New York Fuckin City, Kicksclusive Magazine, Trashbag Aesthetics, Lori Lori

NOV 12TH
NOV 26TH

DECEMBER DATES COMING SOON!

EVERY 2ND & 4TH WED @ THE DELANCEY
(www.thedelancey.com)

KingPin Kel of NEG @ the last Ladies Night!

Hit us up if you have any questions: illpartylist@gmail.com!

runway to change...

2008-10-02T09:44:00.010-05:00

the presidential elections are heating up and it is no secret that the fashionation crew is all about OBAMA. it also seems like the entire fashion community is backing this phenomenal candidate. check out runway to change at the barack obama online store... designers like, diane von furstenber, tracy reese, and zac posen have created everything from t-shirts to bags inspired by the obama campaign. so, show your support for OBAMA in style and grab your favorite piece before it's gone. here are some of my favorites...

tory burch

rachel roy

vera wang

tracy reese

beyonce & tina knowles

zac posen

pharrell williams

marc jacobs

diane von furstenberg

jay z

cause for drinks... chicago... this wed!

2008-09-23T09:30:00.000-05:00

ladies lotto chicago... september meeting

2008-09-23T09:27:00.000-05:00

sleepin...

2008-09-22T13:10:00.004-05:00

you sooze you loose. i'm totally not a label whore, just more of a vintage tramp. i slept on these oversized chanel earrings for $150. they would compliment my ears so well! until next time- spotted at fruition.

get registered to vote chicago!

2008-09-21T20:16:00.004-05:00

Are You Ready For A Change?

My wonderful cousin Stephanie Morris, who is also the PR coordinator at MNJ PR asked me to spread the word about registering to vote Chi–Town…….!!!

Are You Ready For A Change?

With the cost of living on the rise, America sliding quickly into a recession, health care benefits decreasing and our overall quality of life being compromised and jeopardized every minute…. are you ready for a change??

Well all of us are capable of creating change this November by voting in probably one of the most important elections… EVER! Even in arguably, one of the most challenging times for Americans, there are still too many us out there that are not registered to vote and this is unacceptable. Sixth Ward Alderman Freddrenna Lyle has stepped up to help people get registered to vote. Her team will be at various locations on the City of Chicago’s Southside to help people, especially those between the ages for 18-24, get registered immediately.

You can find them at the CTA Red Line “L” stations at 69th, 79th, 87th and 95th as well as various intersections, Walgreen’s locations, Jewel Grocery Stores, Dominick’s and the 87th St. Shopping Center parking lot. For more information on these locations please see the contact information below.

Also, if you are already registered and would like to volunteer your time to help create change, there are opportunities available for you to help register people to vote.

For more information please contact Keith at Alderman Lyle’s office at 773-846-7006 or email VOTERDRIVE2008@HOTMAIL.COM.

Htdogwtr for Obama!

2008-09-17T11:01:00.006-05:00

ATTENTION ALL OBAMA LOVERS! The election campaign has been BANANAS!!
So far both candidates are at each others throats during their campaign speeches and having mis-leading ads. But most of all, I have never seen in my 20 years of life political fashion wear so trendy!

Usually, it's the boring white t-shirts with the check mark next to the candidates name, or a big red slash, but now It's safe to say the politics wear has upgraded!!

Jefferey Lee has designed a special line of Barack Obama t-shirts for his clothing brand Htdogwtr. With every shirt sold 100% of the proceeds go towards the Obama campaign. Lee believes in Obama's promise to help small business owners.

You can find his merchandise at Giana Marie’s Foot Fetish located on the 1st floor of Four Seasons High Point Mall in Greensboro, NC or online www.htdogwtr.net or www.myspace.com/htdogwtr

Jefferey Lee, creator and owner has made a political statement with his clothing brand by having a line of Obama T-shirts

topshop us is here!!

2008-09-12T18:59:00.003-05:00

ladies, the uk powerhouse topshop has landed in the states...online that is! time to get it in. i've already spotted a pair of must haves.

designers for google? (for all the fashionable techies)

2008-09-11T09:36:00.006-05:00

everyone knows i am obsessed with google. LOL. well, it ain't so lame anymore...

google has proven to be the coolest interactive company out there and has teamed up with various designers and artists to create custom kinds for users' homepages. before you only had a few random options, like cityscapes and sweet dreams, but now you can add images created by diane von furstenberg, jimmy choo, dolce and gabbana, anna sui, stella mccartney, tory burch, gucci, and others to dress up your google homepage.

check them all out here. i'm having a hard time deciding... let me know which one you like!

IT TAKES TWO- ILL PARTY WEDNESDAYS & I'M YOUR HOST....

2008-09-08T10:25:00.003-05:00

come out come out WEDNESDAY!! NEW YORK CITY!!

OPEN BAR AT MIDNIGHT!!

Ill Party Wednesdays**
@ the Delancey Bar!
168 delancey street
bet clinton and attorney
manhattan
10pm - whenever

Brown Skin Lady... How Do you Feel?

2008-09-08T01:09:00.016-05:00

Do you identify with any of these images?

Hello Everyone!

Being a lover of makeup and all things beautiful, the earth would be off kilter if I were to ignore the on going discussion about standards of beauty. As a lot of you may know, this issue is confronted on different levels pretty much on a daily basis -deliberate or not. It has been a desire of mine to play an important role in balancing the scales and leveling the playing field in regards to representation and diversity in the images of beauty.

We all have our preferences and our own opinions about beauty, but how much of your opinion was formed through the limited exposure of diverse imagery in our society? How much of an influence does euro-centric standards of beauty have on your own standards? Do you feel as if the image of women - Black women in particular is portrayed in a positive light? What is beautiful to you? As stubborn and opinionated as I am, I can honestly say that there aren't any wrong answers. I would just like it for people to have an open mind and love themselves. That would lead to wonderful infinite possibilities.

What I am getting at is that if everyone truly loved their own skin tone and facial features or better yet, if positive images of minorities were popular/main stream, the self-hate wouldn't trickle down as much to infect the masses the way that it has for eons. I'm not going to debate the straight hair thing, because, that is a touchy topic for some. The observation that is more universal is the blatant efforts to white wash beauty and to make other ethnicities invisible. I mean it's everywhere: hollywood, magazines, internet and personal care products. From the legacy of slavery to present day, it's pretty inescapable. And to me, that is criminal.

Black women seem to bare the brunt of this assault. If it's not music videos, movies (mammies, over sexed vixens, emasculated heroines and Angelina playing a bi-racial woman - wtf?!?!) ad campaigns etc. - it's the lack there of on pretty much every front. We often are objectified or ignored. Often times the negative images and/or the revering of euro-centric beauty creates a negative self-image. That negative self-image is then internalized and seeps into our everyday lives. This can lead to perpetuating and promoting the exact same negative images that were forced upon us. The question is how do we battle this problem? How do we teach young Black girls that their own beauty is to be celebrated and honored?

My Black AND Beautiful friends, Sarina and Shelise

Black is beautiful to me. I absolutely love, love ALL shades of brown. But I think that we all know that we don't get to see all of those shades represented in a positive manner in our society- especially in entertainment, consumer ads and media. We should ALL know that there are particular types of women of color that are promoted as the end-all, be-all standard of beauty. They are your usual suspects: Halle, Beyonce, Rhianna, Halle, Beyonce, halle, beyonce, ellah, ecnoyeb. There is no denying the beauty of these women, however, there also cannot be any denial of the beauty of the REST of the women throughout the Black Diaspora that may not fit that celebrated standard. Pushing this standard onto the masses only leads to unrealistic desires and worst of all, self-hate.

This being a life long issue for Black women, I was pleased to stumble across Proctor&Gamble's My Black is Beautiful campaign. Rather than repeatedly responding and accepting negative images of Black women derived from a racist past, Procter & Gamble's Director of Multicultural Marketing, Najoh Tita-Reid decided to develop an initiative celebrating the personal and collective beauty of Black women - regardless of their skin tone, shape or hair texture.

"History proves that when we gather together behind a common mission and take control of our future, we can change the world", Najoh explains. "My Black is Beautiful is a movement designed to ignite a national conversation by, for and about Black women to effect positive change in the way Black women are reflected in popular culture. My Black is Beautiful encourages African-american women to define and promote a beauty standard that is an authentic reflection of their spirit."

This initiative encourages women to go to myblackisbeautiful.com to download it's discussion guide in order to conduct conversations in small groups. The goal of this conversation group is to celebrate Black beauty and self-determination. It gets women to open up and share their feelings. It also provides women of different age groups the opportunity to network, deepen relationships, strengthen community ties and advocate on behalf of African-American women's health, education and economic empowerment.

The manifesto for the initiative goes like this:

Dialog is definitely important to tackle issues such as self-image and beauty. Let's keep it going. Please share your thoughts.

nyc: the polaroid funeral

2008-09-04T18:23:00.000-05:00

she's at it again!

See What the Republican National Convention Can Do to Your Face????

2008-09-03T22:55:00.009-05:00

Cindy "Narnia Witch" McCain Then

Cindy "N-Dub" McCain NOW - hahaha!

It's a vast improvement if you ask moi!

I'm just kidding!!! I had to find some childish way to lash out at the utter stupidity that was on television tonite. Sarah Palin - you're NEXT!!!

Moisturizer is key!!!! LOL! Ya gotta use it, wear it - whatever. There are several options out there. I have tried several prestige brand moisturizers and "eh" is all i could come up with. I mean, for $35 to $Infinity USD, I was expecting to be transformed into HalleBeyonceNia Milian!!! But, no dice. So I went on the hunt for the ideal moisturizer: tone + texture evening, non-greasy, SPF, light-weight formula that provides radiance- even for oily skin types and

C-H-E-A-P. However, I didn't find it in a department store - I discovered it at the drugstore. And I LOVE it!!

BEHOLD!! Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 30.

This unique moisturizer goes beyond moisturizing to provide patented technology -ACTIVE PHOTOBARRIER COMPLEX, for superior, long-lasting protection against the sun's harmful UVA and UVB rays. In addition, Aveeno Positively Radiant SPF 30 contains clinically proven Total Soy Complex to brighten and even skin tone, and natural light diffusers, like mica and silica, to reflect light to visibly smooth imperfections and immediately bring out skin's natural radiance. Now, skin is able to receive protection from both the sun and premature aging. Daily use leaves skin softer and smoother and looking healthier.

To my people of color: YES. We need SPF as well! UVA and UVB rays are serious. And... I don't know about you guys, but I don't want premature wrinkles i.e. laugh lines, crows feet, etc. I'll be damned before I end up looking like Narnia Witch McCain! Ha!!!

I have been using this moisturizer daily for two years. It's looks great underneath foundation.

Despite the darker dramatic trends that I previously posted, SKIN is still very much IN. It is very important that the skin is flawless and perfected (with moisturizers and/or concealers, foundations, powders). The "J.Lo Glow" is sooo 2001-2004 -BUT - try this underneath a natural matte textured foundation. It will give a subtle radiance without looking like a walking oil slick.

chicago: fresh for 88'

2008-09-02T09:56:00.000-05:00

solemates x swank society "fresh for 88'"

wednesday, september 3rd
subterranean
2011 w. north Ave
free before 10, $5 after
be there or be square...

introducing rockett mansion!

2008-08-29T12:40:00.000-05:00

rockett mansion is for all of the ladies who strive to achieve a look that can only be described as "avant glam". melanie lyke (fellow howard u. alum)created this fabulous line out of her love for vintage and a minimalist lifestyle. rockett mansion mixes beautifully constructed vintage finds with everyday pieces to create a look at the dazzling and effortless.

you will not only look good rocking your rockett mansion pieces, but you'll also feel good about it because they donate 10% of all sales to local and international non-profits. who ever thought giving back could look so good?

check them out and add rockett mansion to your fall wardrobe!

In Dealer News...

2008-08-28T23:48:00.026-05:00

Let Your Soooooul Gloooow, Baby!! :)

Me, left,wearing my natural hair using Miss Jessie's Products and my friend Sarina on the right - she uses it too! Oh so silky smooth!!! Ha! Wait, where the hell is my makeup in this pic?!

Greetings!!

Anyone that knows me knows that I'm a peddler for Miss Jessie's Products. Now, I'm not a hairstylist - I'm a makeup gal. Every time I tell someone about what I use on my hair (Miss Jessie's and that just about IT!), I transform into this live-in-your-face infomercial for the entire line!! It's craaazy! So that is why I entitled this post "In Dealer News..." - because seriously, if I find a product that i love I turn into a dealer for the company. I know when and where to get it - for the low-low. LOL! I then convert EVERYONE that I speak with. Wow! The power of persuasion and a DAMN good product hand-in-hand. Awww!

Now ladies, do you have to struggle with your hair in it's natural state?

Do you wish to snap you curls, waves or kinks into a uniform polished looked?

Are you tired of your natural hair feeling like dry ass fuzzy wool?

Are you sick of curl shrinkage?

Well, let me introduce you to Titi and Miko Branch! They are the two mastermind sisters behind Miss Jessie's Products. Born to a Japanese mother and African- American father, Titi and Miko had a head full of hair that was multi textured. That left the sisters with very little options for hair care. Japanese salons were inexperienced with their hair type and Black salons just wanted to relax and tame their "unruly" tresses. The sisters' grandmother, Miss Jessie, used to formulate hair care remedies for them in her very own kitchen. In adulthood, Titi and Miko opened up a salon of their own, which soon became the go-to place for natural and naturally curly hair attracting clients nationwide.

In 2004 Miss Jessie's Products (named after their grandmother) were introduced consisting of styling cremes, moisturizers and deep conditioning treatments. With the introduction of Curly Pudding, Curly Meringue, Curly Buttercreme, Baby Buttercreme and Rapid Recovery Treatment, Miss Jessie's soon garnered a cult following and continues to be a market innovator in the natural hair and curly hair segment.

Here's the breakdown:

*Curly Pudding (soft hold) and Curly Meringue (medium hold with volume) are to be applied to hair that has been thoroughly cleansed, conditioned and detangled. Hair can be dried naturally or by using an overhead dryer.

You do not have to wet your hair daily to see desired results. You can go 4 to 7 days in between washes.

To keep hair moisturized, *Curly Buttercreme, Baby Buttercreme or Silkening Creme can be used to tame frizziness and to fluff out curls. And these products truly "de-crunchify" your hair.

These products are great for puffs, double strand twists, rod sets, "slick-backs" (I made that term up) and for transitions. Visit missjessies.com for a full tutorial.

* not to be used all at once - choose ONE

Rapid Recovery Treatment is a buttery soft deep conditioner that instantly repairs your hair.

Miss Jessie's also offers the newly added Creme De La Curl Shampoo (very creamy and non-sudsy) and Creme De La Creme Conditioner (rich non-watery consistency) in a special two-fer deal.

I tried the S&C a couple of days ago and it seriously helps with frizz control, detangling and curl definition - and I have a lotta hair!

I have tried several products on my hair and NEVER got the results I wanted until I stumbled upon this wonderful line. To all my au naturale hair girls out there - you DO NOT want to pass this up!! Try it!! (Yeah, I stole Vitamin Water's Formula 50 slogan - and WHAT?!?! lol)

Visit missjessies.com for more details.

Shouts out to Lauren over at stereohyped.com for putting me ON! Thanks!

Hi, I'm Alana! And I'm in a Cult! :)

2008-08-24T23:46:00.008-05:00

Hello All! My name is Alana Skye and I'm the new addition to the Fashionation team and makeup is my addiction. I am an artist for a very well known three letter trend setting makeup company ( sssshhh!!). I happen to love, love, love beauty products and long walks in the park. Just kidding!!

I'm constantly looking for that new "It" product and I pay close attention to budding makeup trends. I don't really follow rules. I feel like anyone can make any color work for them. I don't think there are many wrong answers regarding makeup because after all, it is an art form and FUN! However, there are definitely ways to perfectly execute a look. Down the line I will be uploading photo tutorials for certain makeup trends and color stories. But uh.. we'll cross that bridge when we get there, k? LOL

Feel free to ask me any questions regarding makeup - I'm an open book! In the mean time, let me get right down to business: MAC Cosmetics Cult of Cherry

I thought that it would be a minute before I would see strong, dramatic eyes paired with strong, dramatic lips again. Well, that moment has arrived just in time for the Fall 2008 Cult of Cherry collection. And I'm digging it hardcore. Seriously. 3 shadow palettes, 4 new lipstick shades, 5 new lipglass colors and all new mattenes!!! Yesss!!!! MAC describes this color story as "The new forbidden fruit. Deep, dark, dramatic. Lips ripened with juicy cerises and intoxicating kirsches while eyes smoulder in luscious spiced chocolate. With its sense of way-to-go dark, this is how we separate the bitter from the sweet..." Well damn! I'm ready!!!

Now before you all go shaking your heads at this cherry and chocolate inspired collection, remember, ALL looks can be modified. So instead of doing your same ol' neutral gloss paired with a neutral eyeshadow palette, try mixing it up by doing a deeper lip color. Matte and gloss textures can be interchanged on the lips this season. Why not do both? Anyone can pull this off! Don't be shy! Drama is headed your way this Fall! Cult of Cherry is currently available at maccosmetics.com

Trace Mag, Black Girls Rule issue out today!

2008-08-20T10:06:00.004-05:00

feat. Keri Hilson
(FYI she was, a swimmer
back in her day!) :)

Trace Mag.

strike a pose...

2008-08-18T17:23:00.001-05:00

fatburger in the chi?????!!!!!!!!????

2008-08-14T15:20:00.001-05:00

looks like mr. west was in my head... check out this article which announces that kanye west is bringing fatburger to the windy city!

anyone who knows me, knows i am ALL about a big fat turkey deal w/ skinny fries and a strawberry pop!!

chicago: bridging the gap...

2008-08-13T14:30:00.000-05:00

have a coke and a smile...

2008-08-12T18:01:00.001-05:00

roberto cavalli is designing the new coke light bottles. only 300,000 are being released, and you will have to hit italy to get em'...enjoy!

champion, kanye west...

2008-08-12T09:28:00.001-05:00

one of my favs!

a little eye candy...

2008-08-11T15:51:00.001-05:00

so i was in my other favorite store {walgreens} this morning...and couldn't help but pick up the september issue of esquire. outside of occasionally perusing the mag for men's fashions, it was the cover that got me this time. tell the fellas this is how you do it! this suit is the bizness, and tom isn't bad on the eyes either...love it!
thats all.
note: i'll have more on the suit's, when i actually go back to buy the mag.

girls like mikes too...

2008-08-08T13:52:00.000-05:00

www.jordanheadsmovie.com

jay z and kanye @ madison square garden last night...

2008-08-07T16:04:00.005-05:00

BLUEPRINT 3 from kwest on Vimeo.

thanks b!

oh no!!! I'm late!!!

2008-08-07T11:40:00.003-05:00

not really....LOL
but maybe, have you guys heard this, Cassie's new track? "Official Girl" featuring (this is a hard one!)
a. Diddy
b.Weezy
c. Jeezy
d. T Pain

And the correct answer is.......B!!! Lil Wayne... check out the video trailer...hmmm....and track.....thoughts?

chi: silent designer auction by consignmint.com

2008-08-07T09:40:00.005-05:00

spontaneity...

2008-08-06T16:19:00.000-05:00

have you had enough of customizing sneakers? if so, you can now move onto earrings. drew of enstrumental passed on word of spontaneity: customized crocheted earrings. see more here...

FAD MASHION...

2008-08-06T15:33:00.001-05:00

a fashion networking site, worth checking out... www.fadmashion.com

An Inspired Solution to a Difficult Problem

FadMashion is a centralized, easy-to-use promotional and networking platform for the fashion industry that solves the two-way problem faced by designers and retailers alike. At FadMashion we make it easier for retailers to find fresh, quality talent in a marketplace overrun by outdated, scattered resources and we make it easier for designers to present their wares through our streamlined profile management interface. It has never been easier.

Party, Skate and Bowl This Saturday!!

2008-08-01T13:34:00.001-05:00

I dream of Nike..Woven Mid Blazers

2008-07-31T21:26:00.002-05:00

So I'm slipping on my sneaker game and salty that chucks are selling for 65 when they use to be 10 dollar kicks. So I must do an upgrade and the Woven Nike Mid Blazers must be added to my shoedrobe :)

so if your in search of better kicks ----->sneakerfiles.com

Solemates x Innertrend This Friday!

2008-07-31T16:15:00.000-05:00

Edit: Open Bar from 9-10!

solemates x swank society

2008-07-28T14:23:00.001-05:00

wednesday, july 30th
solemates x swank society
@
subterranean
2011 w. north ave
free before 10pm {$5 after}
kitchen open late
drink specials all nite!!!

Thanks Chicago...

2008-07-21T13:25:00.001-05:00

Solemates...Chicago is celebrating a year, and to show thanks we have teamed up with The Brooklyn Circus to bring you a dope collab. Be on the look for the "Thanks Chicago" tees {and the anniversary details}, all taking place the first weekend in August!
The shirt will be available in men's and women's. And Ladies, I must say, our colorway is superbaddd...Love it!

ladies lotto chicago july event!!

2008-07-21T12:42:00.002-05:00

It's summer time, take a break from the usual with Ladies Lotto Chicago as they beat it. Take in the sights and sounds of The Legacy Music Series and the David Gweshe & The Boterekwa Dance Troupe. If you don't know, you'll soon find out.

Thursday, July 24th
7-9pm

Garfield Park Observatory

RSVP: rsvpchicago@ladieslotto.com for more details!

Paris Indie Designer Laurence*

2008-07-18T16:19:00.006-05:00

Half Ivory Coast half French, Laurence afrocentricity is marked in each of her clothing. Everything is hand made and one of kind! She also makes bags and jewelry.

You can check her items online Laurence Airline*

Yes, I know..I have a thing for indie designers on MySpace! What can I say they find me on the streets internationally! :)

Where is this Vogue Italia All Black Issue?

2008-07-18T16:03:00.002-05:00

I'm ready to see this all black issue, sadly it wasn't on stands in Paris. Now, I'm back in the states and I don't see Vogue Italia anywhere (well the Black Issue). Ha but then again, I am in Ohio.
Where is this Mag??!! If anybody has seen it please contact me :) aasiyatownsell@yahoo.com

Guess I'll just have to look at this video..

art in action...

2008-07-13T18:46:00.005-05:00

lord & taylor has collaborated with graffiti artists from the bronx-based, tats cru on an exciting window art project. the "art in action" window exhibition will be up at the nyc- 5th avenue location from july 9th-27th. the murals depict a mix of graffiti forms and fashion imagery... obviously this mix is a no-brainer for fashionation gals!

make sure you check this out!

poco loco in brooklyn this saturday!

2008-07-10T14:16:00.003-05:00

the ladies of Missbehave Mag and Nikita Clothing present Poco Loco Saturday july 12th at Union Pool in BY, NY. free tacos and $2 red stripe yay! radio rose of around the way girls and lots and other guests will be present- cheap fun :) s u