To be or Not to be: Air Yeezy

They are scheduled to be dropped tomorrow. Racked Mag is saying otherwise. It's Spring 09' release date has been pushed back to Fall 09'. I wonder why. I got a tweet from @LouisVuitton_US .. saying "Kanye West for LV sneakers in stores tomorrow"; followed by a link to their website.

Hmmmm, who to trust? No telling who's behind LV's twitter feed. This actually is the 1st mention of Kanye's sneakers I've heard about for Louis Vuitton PERIOD. I guess we won't find out until tomorrow.

Photo: Cut Mag

Video: High Snobiety

RIP: VIBE Magazine

This cover looks nothing like...

This cover

The VIBE cover is supposed mimic Janet's Rolling Stone cover. However, this "Slorelebrity" couple's Vibe cover comes across to me as tasteless. They make me sick. I love them separated, hate them together.

Does Vibe folding surprise me? No really, I don't remember the last time I flipped through it's pages. Think about it, these sorts of publications are no longer relevant. Why pay 4.99 for something you can see for free on the internet? VIBE isn't the 1st nor will it be the last.

D.O.A Trailer/ Performance at the B.E.T. Awards

D.O.A Trailer

Jay-Z performs D.O.A. at the B.E.T awards

Enough with the teasers. Release the video already

IPhone 3G

Via: Mashable.com




I doubt this video is real. You know how much money cell phone companies make because of water damage to phones?

Dailies

Here are pictures from the Apollo Theater the night Micheal Jackson passed. I wasn't there but I heard the aura was phenomenal. Instead of everyone sitting at home depressed and crying they went to 125th and celebrated his life with his songs and dance moves.

Photos: Jerome

SALE

Healthy

Here's blogger Nini. Her zebra print dress is HEALTHY.
You can find her blog here

Bookmarked! Anya Hindmarch Totes

Just throw it in the tote. These totes are effective in making the world a bit greener. But you'll have to spend some green. Retailing for $98, because of it's leather straps; it'll surely last you longer than the average eco-friendly tote.






Purchase via Net-a-Porta.com Dry Cleaning Tote x Dairy Tote

Bookmarked: King and Duck's I'm Killing It Tee

The t-shirt is self-explanatory King and Duck Tee $30

Rest In Peace: Michael Jackson

When the name Michael Jackson is uttered my thoughts are - moonwalk, thriller, Jackson 5, king of pop, beat it, single glove, billie jean, We are the World, PYT, plastic surgery, Blanket, Webster, Scream, Can't Stop til You Get Enough, Superstar, International, Icon, Smart, Neverland, Bubbles, Bad, Al Yankavic, Prince Michael, Legend


Now I think Legacy ..

R.I.P. Michael

Designer Spotlight: Ken and Dana Designs

Ken Leung and Dana Chin - This duo designs an array of accessories from your neck to your wrists. Their designs with houses two labels (b-side and BYLU) have been worn by Beyonce and Keri Hilson.

B-side is what i'd like to call the "L.E.S." part of the collection. It reminds me of Hip-Hip and is more affordable with a funky mixture of graffiti prints and geometric shapes. It's recommended to add a splash to that simple black dress.













BYLU comes across to me as "Upper East Side Chic". BYLU is B-side's classical music's sister. It's a bit pricier with it's handcrafted diamond ring lily pads and gold tear drop earrings. Pieces from BYLU's collections are the perfect addition to that show stopping dress.









These accessories are definitely unique. Prices range from $200- $1,000. With Rings and cuff links available for men as well.

Come out Thursday 6/25/09 6p- 9p for a sample sale of BYLU and b-side accessories

231 w 29th st. ste 503

bet 7th & 8th

Graffitti Earrings x Graffitti Handcuff Bangle x Stack Rings x Rose Quartz Dangling Earrings

Slorelebrity

I'm adding this new section to my blog called "Slorelebrity ."

Slorelebrity (slor-le-bre-ty) (n) an A-Z list celebrity who does everything possible to get publicity/attention. Slore derived from the compound word - "slut/whore" and -ebritity from the word "celebrity." Hence the word "Slorelebrity." Outlets to display their slorelebrity behavior include but aren't limited to personal blogs, twitter, leaked sex tapes, reality tv shows and semi shaved heads.







Exhibit A: Perez Hilton
Occupation: blogger
Recent slore-itry behavior: Claims to have been attacked my Will.I.Am from the music group Black Eye Peas
Form of PR: TWITTER











My 2 cents
What I'm not understanding is - Why are you contacting your twitter followers to call the police? Get off Twitter and call the police for your damn self.

So, you were assaulted; did you deserve it? This is a tricky question because I, just like Perez have a big mouth. However, I'm FULLY prepared to back up everything I say. Perez needs to man up and take responsibility as a "blogger." If you talk shit in the playground you better be prepared for a fist fight.My assessment of the world for the 20 something years i've been living is people only age physically not mentally. A majority of things will always resort back to high school. My suggestion to you is enroll into some kickboxing classes and be ready for whoever is dislikes your opinions... I'm just saying.

Chris Brown "Smash"

Before hearing this song- I became perplexed by the song's title. Why on earth would you name the song "Smash?" With the trail, allegations, photos that have surfaced why would you name a song after anything physical? Actually name a song after any "verb" period? Is this a publicity stunt?

After the song - I became even more perplexed. What's up with your producers/writers dude? Are they no longer available in large quantities as they were before? The track is GARBAGE. Yea, I said it. You mean to tell me you don't have a little base in your voice after all you've been through in these recent months? I mean, you attempted to push Rhianna's head through a closed window for Christ's sake; and you still sound like a 13 year old? Don't use Micheal Jackson as a role model please. Let the Peter Pan syndrome go.


He's next title of his song should be "Sorry, Women" .. because we all know you did it.

H & M teams up with Jimmy Choo

Past collaborations includes Matthew Williamson, Madonna and Roberto Cavalli to name a few.

"The collaboration marks the first time H&M is working with an accessories brand, and will hit around 200 stores on Nov. 14. The shoes are expected to be limited to select stores and will cost from $60 for a pair of ballet pumps to $200 for a pair of boots."


The picture above is a sneak peak of what's in store.

World's largest SNAKE found DEAD!!!

Kudos to Kerry Washington In Zuhair Murad

She's dressed in a Zuhair Murad piece at the Cannes Film Festival. WOW.

CHanel IMan WEARING AKIKO OGAWA BOOTS

Woowwwwwwzer ... What can I say? ... the girl's got style. She's also one of my favorite models.

Meet you designer ... AKIKO OGAWA

isn't she adorable?

I want to just put her in my back pocket.

Yoga OR Sex?

You be the JUDGE

Hers and His (He Matches My SWAG)

Special thanks to Meezyy for matching my swag ((click))

Fashion Funny: Karl Lagerfeld

Looks like Karl Lagerfeld has a sense of humor..

Here are a couple of his quotes ...

Only the minute and the future are interesting in fashion -- it exists to be destroyed. If everybody did everything with respect, you'd go nowhere.

Forget about the good old days! ...If u think it was better before, then u might as well commit suicide immediately.

The purpose of life is life

Anorexia is nothing to do with fashion... and in today’s world, many people take drugs, not only models

I lost 200lb to wear suits by Hedi Slimane

I live in a set, with the curtains of the stage closed with no audience - but who cares?

Vanity is the healthiest thing in life

Class of 09' - Bill Maher's Commencent Speech

This speech beats any Bill Gates speech

Fast forward to the 4:00 mark .. and that will be some honesty for your ass.




i'm gonna marry this guy

Designer Spotlight: Alexander Wang

Meet 24 year old Chinese-American designer, Alexander Wang. He's done a stint at Parsons and Teen Vogue until 3 investors decided to take the plunge with him in developing a fashion line. Those 3 investors happens to be his mother, brother and sister-in-law. Call it a family affair. His creations which he describes as a "model after hours." is available for purchase in Japan, Korea, Switzerland ect. ect. By thumbing through his lookbooks- I can say he's got that "look" down to it's slinky skirts and distressed boyfriend jeans.

Here's his interview with NYT



Here's his S09' Collection

My Picks

Kudos to this promising young designer.

Bio remixed from Ontheinside and Teen Vogue

Pauric Sweeney

Does this purse SCREAM created by a former graphic designer/architect to you?
Ps- I can't find this bag anywhere. So consider it for drooling purposes only



via Elle Magazine.com

KidRobot's Pickings ..

Logo Men's T-Shirt ($40) * Punk Robot Men's Hoodie (on sale $112) * F.Y.A.Y.T Tee-Shirt ($40) * King Albino Crewneck ($65)

Bookmarked! Urban Outfitters Graphic Tees

The End $24
Broke is the New Black $24


They also have a promotion of free shipping on orders over $75

American Apparel are looking for MODELS ..

Model for Us

American Apparel is always looking for new girls and guys to grace our ads, catalogs, and web site. Below are some examples of submitted photos that we've liked. Even if a photoshoot doesn't work out, we may want to use your submission for artwork or our website, so don't submit anything you're not ok with us using. If you think your look fits our image, send your photos, tell us what city you live in, and provide a phone number so we can reach you. Most photoshoots are done in New York and Los Angeles. Only select models will be contacted but we've found some great models and photographers through these submissions.

Send an email to: model@americanapparel.net (Please attach the photos. Do not send Zip files, MySpace, Photobucket, Flickr and other similar links.)

they forgot to mention "AP" models get 10% off their clothing ..

Hey, you never know...

DOES she MATCH your SWAG??!!

Karmaloop.com ($42) just posted these kicks. I'm not much of a sneaker fan BUT this are cute.





Then I found this ...You can purchase the hat ($35) here
or or email Vault_Sales@hotmail.com

I was thinking the hat is a tad bit too much to make into an outfit ... until I found this....

I wanted to CRY

..... now this is what you call MELON head

Credits: KarmaLoop.com, VaultHarlem.com, KatyPerry

Oopsie

Last night I received this letter from Blogger.com

Blogger has been notified, according to the terms of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), that certain content in your blog infringes upon the copyrights of others. The URL(s) of the allegedly infringing post(s) may be found at the end of this message. The notice that we received from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) and the record companies it represents, with any personally identifying information removed, will be posted online by a service called Chilling Effects at http://www.chillingeffects.org. We do this in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Please note that it may take Chilling Effects up to several weeks to post the notice online at the link provided. The IFPI is a trade association that represents over 1,400 major and independent record companies in the US and internationally who create, manufacture and distribute sound recordings (the "IFPI Represented Companies"). The DMCA is a United States copyright law that provides guidelines for online service provider liability in case of copyright infringement. We are in the process of removing from our servers the links that allegedly infringe upon the copyrights of others. If we did not do so, we would be subject to a claim of copyright infringement, regardless of its merits. See http://www.educause.edu/Browse/645?PARENT_ID=254 for more information about the DMCA, and see http://www.google.com/dmca.html for the process that Blogger requires in order to make a DMCA complaint. Blogger can reinstate these posts upon receipt of a counter notification pursuant to sections 512(g)(2) and 3) of the DMCA. For more information about the requirements of a counter notification and a link to a sample counter notification, see http://www.google.com/dmca.html#counter. Please note that repeated violations to our Terms of Service may result in further remedial action taken against your Blogger account. If you have legal questions about this notification, you should retain your own legal counsel. If you have any other questions about this notification, please let us know.
Sincerely, The Blogger Team
Affected URLs: http://onthe25thhour.blogspot.com/2009/06/mommy-jay-z-killed-auto-tune.html


Shit. I worked sooo hard on "Jay-Z VS. Auto tune" piece just to see it disappear into thin air. I don't even have a copy for my personal records. They removed the material because the post contained a copyright on a a Hot 97 interview. I felt like a criminal. I had to swallow that huge piece of humble pie and I guess I've learned my lesson ... or now.

Little Bit Drake ft. Lykke Li ((lyrics))

Hands down I'm too proud, for love...
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh oooh

[Lykke Li & Drake]
Hands down I'm too proud for love
But with eyes shut it's you I'm thinking of
But how we move from A to B
It can't be up to me
Cause you don't know who I was before you
Basically to see a change in me
I'd be losing so I just ignore you, yeah

But you're on my mind, my mind, my mind, my mind, my mind

But maybe in time, in time, in time, I'll tell you I'm...

[Chorus]
A little bit, a little bit, a little bit in love with you
I guess that I'm a little bit, a little bit, a little bit in love with you

[Drake]
I know you told me break their hearts
But it's you I wanna take apart
And I will never ever be the first to say it
But still I...
They know I...ah ah ah

[Lykke Li & Drake]
I would do it
Push a button
Pull a trigger
Climb a mountain
Jump off a cliff cause you know baby I love you
Love you a little bit

You would do it
You would say it
[ Drake Lyrics are found on www.songlyrics.com ]
You would mean it
Then we could do it
It was you and I and not only I...

[Chorus]
Think I'm a little bit, little bit, a little bit in love with you
But only if you're a little bit, little bit, little bit in lalalalalove with me

[Drake]
I hope they never find out what they already know, know, know
As soon as its official we'll have to let it go, go, go
So we don't confirm the fling
Keep avoiding all the questions
You could teach me many things
I'm just scared to learn a lesson

The pressures on
Both hearts beat like a metronome
Both in sync like a Justin song
Feels so right but it's just so wrong
I wonder where my world 'bout
Where niggas that I know tryna talk my girl out
And her friends say I ain't the one to go for
She just get jealous cause you always get approached more
Oh well, tell her fall back caught up in some more shit tell her call back
Tell her get a man that ain't cheating on her ass wit a girl that I know yeah tell her all that, that
And as for you I think I know you're the one
The closest I've come
I'm probably...

[Chorus]
A little bit, a little bit, a little bit in love with you
I guess that I'm a little bit, a little bit, a little bit, a little bit in love with you

Little Bit (feat. Lykke Li) - Drake
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh oooh

Chloe Sevigny in ELLE Magazine

Styling done by Kate Lanphear

She said the look she was going for is "80's glam." She hit the nail right on it's head with these somewhat recession friendly pieces. The prices range from high to low; mixing Ralph Lauren, H & M, Strawberry, New York & Co. with Oscar De La Renta, Alexander Wang, Louis Vuitton and a splash of Christian Louboutin. The first look with the Banana Republic with the pinstripe blazer is my favorite.
The location of all these looks located at Elle.