Is my head spinning, did someone slip something in my drink, or did I just hear that FUBU is returning to retail for a second run? No, I heard right, and so did you. FUBU's new classic look will soon be available to buyers everywhere. Let's see if they will have the success they had years ago. They've got a new motto, reminiscent of the popular Yves Saint Laurent quote, the new FUBU, now known as FB Legacy says "Trend is short. Style is forever." I wish FB Legacy much success and when they do well, I'll give them kudos, because I know the transition from being popular seven plus years ago to near extinction is hard, but doable. Good Luck FB Legacy.
Najee`
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Outrageous Icons of the 21st Century
Over the years we've seen fashion icons emerge onto the pop culture scene. They have haters and lovers, but there's one thing we can all agree on, we'll never forget or overlook them. Who's the most memorable, who has the most fans, and who's the hottest? I've got some great comparisons I'd like to draw, I want to know if they're fair, sensible, and any good. Some women are demure, some never think outside the box, others are scared to be judged and then there are those women who just don't give a f#%k! I've got some ladies on my list of Outrageous Icons that you might want to hear about.
I'll begin with everyone's most recent favorite, Lady Gaga, and boy has she made a pop culture splash lately. With her extravagant ensembles, she pushes fashion limits and secretly makes me a little uncomfortable, but I think I like it. It seems like everyone in the free world not only knows who she is, but can also recall at least one of her bizarre get-ups since her rise to fame in 2009. I liked her from the first time I heard "Just Dance," the perfect "girl's just wanna have fun-esque" party anthem. She was fashionable, colorful and fun on screen. Little did we know, she was about to rock our worlds with her outwardly eccentric looks.
These were just a few of Lady Gaga's looks, the asymetrical mirror dress is my favorite. Ok, so whatev, here's my comparison and question to the world: Let's look at Madonna (circa 1980s, early 90s) and Lady Gaga, who's the bigger icon? I'm looking at fashion, music and fame, and I'm going to take a stance. I'm with Madonna for the music, let's just say Material Girl, Like a Virgin and Vogue are three songs that can wake me out of my sleep and have me dancing like I'm at a rave. The fashion icon award goes to Lady Gaga, because she has truly taken it there as far as fashion. Fashion and music really do live in the same house and Lady Gaga has skyrocketed her popularity with her outlandishly creative get-ups. She's worked with the late Alexander McQueen, she will even release her own collection for McQueen in spring 2011. And then there's the fame, which I suppose trumps all, right? Well, in this case I'm all Madge, or Madonna for those who aren't familiar with her religious name...This may not be the most fair of comparisons considering Madonna is pretty ancient now. She's had years to form a fan-base, but I will say that Lady Gaga is on her way, and may even outshine Madonna.
Ah, the famous cone bra, who but Madonna could make that a signature piece? Madonna was the pop icon of the 80s, and I certainly cannot rob her of her popularity in the years to come. She emerged in the 80s though and made her imprint on pop culture at that time. She was the poster child for lingerie as outerwear, she was the girl who made sexuality okay to express and she was thee original pop princess. You may beg to differ and I don't think I care. The Material Girl is the queen of reinvention, as she has been several different versions of herself over the years. She's nothing short of sheer entertainment, made for media and attention. Who's your favorite?
Indeed, the pop princesses are fun to look at, but I'm on to the land of taboo, rappers. I feel like everyone should know where I'm going with this one, and if you don't just you wait, it's going to be one of my favorite comparisons yet. I'll begin with the veteran this time. She's x-rated, she's THEE original, infamous Queen Bitch. She's Lil' Kim and she keeps people talking. You can say what you want about her, at some point you WERE rapping her lyrics and you may have even donned her the illest female emcee. Maybe Kim's been known to do some outrageous things, from her choice of fashion, to her plastic surgery and her no-holds barred lyrics, she's often been the talk of the hip-hop community. She said it herself, she's the female Don Dada and the rest of her lyrics might be too much for blog world...
So, who is Lil Kim's worthy contender? She can't be anyone other than Nicki Minaj, the fiery, sexy newcomer, with that "I don't give a f%#!" spirit, that is so reminiscent of the Queen Bitch. Once again, I'm looking at music, fashion and fame, and once again, I shall take my stance. Music goes to Lil Kim, she's the veteran and she's still the baddest, plus she's more of a rapper than an entertainer like Nicki. I can't say that I am the biggest fan of the Nicki's human animation. Don't get me wrong though, she's got an undeniable talent for rapping, but I stand with Kim. Fashion is all in Nicki's hands, she always looks so adorable, she looked stunning on BET's Rip the Runway and she's always a doll in any video in which she's featured. Lastly, there's fame, and just like before it's not all that fair, Kim's been out longer and of course I'm a believer that she has more fame than Nicki. But, I will say, if Nicki keeps it up, she will have Kim's fame and possibly surpass her, but who really knows?
The self-proclaimed Harajuku Barbie is the hottest female rapper out right now, and she has a strong following. Nicki seems to have started a "barbie" revolution, ladies all over have taken on the identity of barbies, well-deserved or not. Nicki is cute, colorful, and just as x-rated as Kim. Fans see the likeness between the two, and in Nicki's defense, I certainly do not think she's a replica. She has this fun, animated approach to rapping and it makes her all the more popular with her fans. She's got a look that's all her own and her body, whether it's real or fake, is amazing. There you have it Lil Kim and Nicki Minaj, who's the bigger icon?
Najee`
I'll begin with everyone's most recent favorite, Lady Gaga, and boy has she made a pop culture splash lately. With her extravagant ensembles, she pushes fashion limits and secretly makes me a little uncomfortable, but I think I like it. It seems like everyone in the free world not only knows who she is, but can also recall at least one of her bizarre get-ups since her rise to fame in 2009. I liked her from the first time I heard "Just Dance," the perfect "girl's just wanna have fun-esque" party anthem. She was fashionable, colorful and fun on screen. Little did we know, she was about to rock our worlds with her outwardly eccentric looks.
These were just a few of Lady Gaga's looks, the asymetrical mirror dress is my favorite. Ok, so whatev, here's my comparison and question to the world: Let's look at Madonna (circa 1980s, early 90s) and Lady Gaga, who's the bigger icon? I'm looking at fashion, music and fame, and I'm going to take a stance. I'm with Madonna for the music, let's just say Material Girl, Like a Virgin and Vogue are three songs that can wake me out of my sleep and have me dancing like I'm at a rave. The fashion icon award goes to Lady Gaga, because she has truly taken it there as far as fashion. Fashion and music really do live in the same house and Lady Gaga has skyrocketed her popularity with her outlandishly creative get-ups. She's worked with the late Alexander McQueen, she will even release her own collection for McQueen in spring 2011. And then there's the fame, which I suppose trumps all, right? Well, in this case I'm all Madge, or Madonna for those who aren't familiar with her religious name...This may not be the most fair of comparisons considering Madonna is pretty ancient now. She's had years to form a fan-base, but I will say that Lady Gaga is on her way, and may even outshine Madonna.
Ah, the famous cone bra, who but Madonna could make that a signature piece? Madonna was the pop icon of the 80s, and I certainly cannot rob her of her popularity in the years to come. She emerged in the 80s though and made her imprint on pop culture at that time. She was the poster child for lingerie as outerwear, she was the girl who made sexuality okay to express and she was thee original pop princess. You may beg to differ and I don't think I care. The Material Girl is the queen of reinvention, as she has been several different versions of herself over the years. She's nothing short of sheer entertainment, made for media and attention. Who's your favorite?
Indeed, the pop princesses are fun to look at, but I'm on to the land of taboo, rappers. I feel like everyone should know where I'm going with this one, and if you don't just you wait, it's going to be one of my favorite comparisons yet. I'll begin with the veteran this time. She's x-rated, she's THEE original, infamous Queen Bitch. She's Lil' Kim and she keeps people talking. You can say what you want about her, at some point you WERE rapping her lyrics and you may have even donned her the illest female emcee. Maybe Kim's been known to do some outrageous things, from her choice of fashion, to her plastic surgery and her no-holds barred lyrics, she's often been the talk of the hip-hop community. She said it herself, she's the female Don Dada and the rest of her lyrics might be too much for blog world...
So, who is Lil Kim's worthy contender? She can't be anyone other than Nicki Minaj, the fiery, sexy newcomer, with that "I don't give a f%#!" spirit, that is so reminiscent of the Queen Bitch. Once again, I'm looking at music, fashion and fame, and once again, I shall take my stance. Music goes to Lil Kim, she's the veteran and she's still the baddest, plus she's more of a rapper than an entertainer like Nicki. I can't say that I am the biggest fan of the Nicki's human animation. Don't get me wrong though, she's got an undeniable talent for rapping, but I stand with Kim. Fashion is all in Nicki's hands, she always looks so adorable, she looked stunning on BET's Rip the Runway and she's always a doll in any video in which she's featured. Lastly, there's fame, and just like before it's not all that fair, Kim's been out longer and of course I'm a believer that she has more fame than Nicki. But, I will say, if Nicki keeps it up, she will have Kim's fame and possibly surpass her, but who really knows?
The self-proclaimed Harajuku Barbie is the hottest female rapper out right now, and she has a strong following. Nicki seems to have started a "barbie" revolution, ladies all over have taken on the identity of barbies, well-deserved or not. Nicki is cute, colorful, and just as x-rated as Kim. Fans see the likeness between the two, and in Nicki's defense, I certainly do not think she's a replica. She has this fun, animated approach to rapping and it makes her all the more popular with her fans. She's got a look that's all her own and her body, whether it's real or fake, is amazing. There you have it Lil Kim and Nicki Minaj, who's the bigger icon?
Najee`
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Prayers...
My deepest and most sincere thoughts and prayers go out to all the victims and family members of victims of the recent earthquakes. People in the Phillippines, Indonesia, Haiti, Chile, Palau Region, Northern Mariana Island, Eastern Turkey and other countries have suffered earthquakes of a 5.0 magnitude or higher! I pray for strength, recovery, and faith among residents. Nature is a force that cannot be reckoned with, and although we attempt to warn ourselves, we never truly know what the outcome may be. "The whole idea of compassion is based on a keen awareness of the interdependence of all these living beings, which are all part of one another, and all involved in one another." -Thomas Merton. We are all brothers and sisters, spread compassion, and love and send up your prayers.
Let's Go Retro!
Back in the day when I was young, I'm not a kid anymore but somedays I sit and wish I was a kid again...literally. Back in the day when I was a kid, people wore some pretty cool gear. And guess what? I got a treat for the people who love sports and the 90s. Does anyone remember snapback hats? They were adjustable and now they're adorably "old school." Is it true, can I really deem the 1990s as old school? Time sure does fly, and these hats here, well they're just the same. Equipped with vintage team logos and of course, snap backs, these caps can be great accessories. You can find them all on Karmaloop.com.
Simply because I love Charles Barkley, I will begin with the Vintage Deadstock Phoenix Suns cap. It's $45, and by the way, I've always had a thing for the purple and orange together. Current Suns fan or not, you can rock the 90s style, and rep the old school team if you please. Flip it backward, so everyone knows you took it wayyy back with the snapback! Makes me wanna do the cabbage patch...or not, whatever.
Who remembers the Charlotte Hornets, home of NBA greats like Muggsy Bogues and Larry Johnson? Now known as the New Orleans Hornets, you know it's old school when the team isn't even in the same city anymore. This hat's colors are bright and it certainly brings back the nostalgia of great basketball. For $55 you can support what used to be an awesome team (I still love the New Orleans Hornets though, just not as much as when "Hornets" were a Charlotte thing).
Go Steelers! I wonder how many football fans want to punch me in the throat for typing that? Go ahead, I'm a proud Pittsburgh Steelers fan, partly because they were once intertwined with my other favorite team the "Eagles," and because Detroit native Jerome Bettis led them to victory in Super Bowl XL right in the D. The team logo looks awesome on this hat, how can you not love gold and black together? This one goes for $35 and is the only football team hat I'm going to show, eat your heart out.
Oh shit son! Most of you might be able to see where I'm going to go with this one, eh? Some of my all-time faves played for the Bulls including a new one. Let's see we have Derrick Rose holding it down now, whom I love, Dennis Rodman, Scottie Pippen, and of course, the man even people who have lived under rocks for 30 years probably know, Michael Jordan. It's hard to think of the Bulls and not remember the magic that happened in the 1990s. I mean really, what kind of powerhouse team wins six NBA championships in eight years, with two three-peats! The Chicago Bulls Vintage Deadstock snapback is $55 and worth every penny. The cool thing about these hats is that you don't have to be a current fan, you can represent for back in the day!
Last but not least, and yes, I am certainly biased, is the Vintage Deadstock Detroit Pistons cap ($50). As a D Girl, I am required to save this for last. The Pistons underwent a couple changes over the years, from the red, blue combo to the teal and maroon, and back to red and blue. According to sportsdesignblog.com the Pistons fell victim to the fashion color craze of the 1990s, okay so maybe that is true, but it's always fun to remember the time. Why not do it with a 1990s Pistons hat? And yes, it IS best that the Pistons returned to the team colors from the glory days, because really, I think those colors were a bit much for a team full of big men. Cop it though, because those colors may not work for basketball, but they are perfect for fashion.
Simply because I love Charles Barkley, I will begin with the Vintage Deadstock Phoenix Suns cap. It's $45, and by the way, I've always had a thing for the purple and orange together. Current Suns fan or not, you can rock the 90s style, and rep the old school team if you please. Flip it backward, so everyone knows you took it wayyy back with the snapback! Makes me wanna do the cabbage patch...or not, whatever.
Who remembers the Charlotte Hornets, home of NBA greats like Muggsy Bogues and Larry Johnson? Now known as the New Orleans Hornets, you know it's old school when the team isn't even in the same city anymore. This hat's colors are bright and it certainly brings back the nostalgia of great basketball. For $55 you can support what used to be an awesome team (I still love the New Orleans Hornets though, just not as much as when "Hornets" were a Charlotte thing).
Go Steelers! I wonder how many football fans want to punch me in the throat for typing that? Go ahead, I'm a proud Pittsburgh Steelers fan, partly because they were once intertwined with my other favorite team the "Eagles," and because Detroit native Jerome Bettis led them to victory in Super Bowl XL right in the D. The team logo looks awesome on this hat, how can you not love gold and black together? This one goes for $35 and is the only football team hat I'm going to show, eat your heart out.
Oh shit son! Most of you might be able to see where I'm going to go with this one, eh? Some of my all-time faves played for the Bulls including a new one. Let's see we have Derrick Rose holding it down now, whom I love, Dennis Rodman, Scottie Pippen, and of course, the man even people who have lived under rocks for 30 years probably know, Michael Jordan. It's hard to think of the Bulls and not remember the magic that happened in the 1990s. I mean really, what kind of powerhouse team wins six NBA championships in eight years, with two three-peats! The Chicago Bulls Vintage Deadstock snapback is $55 and worth every penny. The cool thing about these hats is that you don't have to be a current fan, you can represent for back in the day!
Last but not least, and yes, I am certainly biased, is the Vintage Deadstock Detroit Pistons cap ($50). As a D Girl, I am required to save this for last. The Pistons underwent a couple changes over the years, from the red, blue combo to the teal and maroon, and back to red and blue. According to sportsdesignblog.com the Pistons fell victim to the fashion color craze of the 1990s, okay so maybe that is true, but it's always fun to remember the time. Why not do it with a 1990s Pistons hat? And yes, it IS best that the Pistons returned to the team colors from the glory days, because really, I think those colors were a bit much for a team full of big men. Cop it though, because those colors may not work for basketball, but they are perfect for fashion.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
The $2,000 Trash Bag
I'm eager to know how people feel about this Louis Vuitton Raindrop Besace bag. Which fashionista out there is going to be seen in this one? Fashion changes, it's innovative, questionable and pushes the limits sometimes. But seriously, I'M certainly not going to pay that kind of cash for something that looks like I should put garbage in it. I know some ladies would buy it for its appeal, but when and where is the line drawn for the label lovers who buy things simply for its name? Perhaps when LV tries to market a $2,000 trash bag...
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Ear Obsession
Earrings can be awesome, gold, silver, colorful, plastic, dangles, and studs can really compliment an ensemble. But, animated earrings that look completely different from any others you've ever seen before? I absolutely love that idea. Miss Wax, Harajuku Lovers, and Betsey Johnson are only three of many brands that carry jewelery and especially earrings that rocks my socks...or ears. Let's have a look.
These interesting little adornments here are for the rebels. They are the How to Roll a Blunt Earrings by Miss Wax (she's going to get a lot of attention today). Look closely and you'll see exactly how to roll a bleezy. So just in case you're about to twist a doobie and you happen to forget, you can always refer to your fly earrings for a refresher. I love these because their big, their different and their only $32.
These are the Melody Ehsani Lightning Earrings and they're $48. Do they look familiar? I'll give you a hint, "you say you like my bag, and the color of my nails, you can see that I got it goin' on." You guessed it, the Video Phone music video features Beyonce` in the lightning earrings and they look vicious. Besides the fact that Bee's hot, you can't overlook those bad ass ear baubles. There's just no talk of earrings or jewelery without taking a good look at the Melody Ehsani collection. The range of different jewelery pieces you can purchase is massive, from colorful "POW" earrings and rings to gold Mercedes Benz dangles. Check out www.melodyehsani.com if you're not hip, just do me a favor and don't rock those awesome earrings with a necklace, #overkill ;).
Melody Ehsani Mercedes Benz Earrings, $45.
Hey all you advocates for peace, bet you never thought you could say it so clearly with earrings. PEACE NOW? All I can say is hellz yeah! Equipped with a piece that illustrates the lack of peace we are experiencing these days and the phrase "PEACE NOW" sends a message I can't help but support. Miss Wax Peace Now Earrings go for $28
Pretty girls wear lipsticks on their ears. Harajuku Lovers Lipstick Drop earrings are perfect for the prissy chicks with style. For about $35 you can grab a pair of these cute dangles. They're so dainty and just adore the lips and lipstick. You wouldn't be surprised to know that Gwen also has a pair similar to these but with just the lips as studs, and you better believe me when I say, those are hot too.
GoodWood really shows out with these bad boys. Can you imagine a short-haired hottie in these? The picture doesn't do the actual earrings great justice (don't judge my pic quality). The earrings are actually long as hell and frankly, I am in love. With the right outfit, the right short haircut or updo and pretty face, seeing these earrings would make me break my neck for a second glance. The Tre Earrings are $22.
Miss Wax is at it again, it seems like Wax is what to wear if you're a rebel. Well, I am, so this is my reason for feeling these the way I do. All Day I Dream About Sex and if you do, these earrings are for you too. They're only 20 bucks and they may even get you laid, so I'm sure they're worth the dollars! Below are the Ghetto Blaster Earrings ($20) and the Yo! Mtv Raps Summer Edition earrings ($26), if you's a hood fashionista with a b-girl style, I know you need these. I'm an all around fashionista so I certainly do.
Got yo Ghetto Blasters on!
Yo! MTV Raps
Najee` FTLF
These interesting little adornments here are for the rebels. They are the How to Roll a Blunt Earrings by Miss Wax (she's going to get a lot of attention today). Look closely and you'll see exactly how to roll a bleezy. So just in case you're about to twist a doobie and you happen to forget, you can always refer to your fly earrings for a refresher. I love these because their big, their different and their only $32.
These are the Melody Ehsani Lightning Earrings and they're $48. Do they look familiar? I'll give you a hint, "you say you like my bag, and the color of my nails, you can see that I got it goin' on." You guessed it, the Video Phone music video features Beyonce` in the lightning earrings and they look vicious. Besides the fact that Bee's hot, you can't overlook those bad ass ear baubles. There's just no talk of earrings or jewelery without taking a good look at the Melody Ehsani collection. The range of different jewelery pieces you can purchase is massive, from colorful "POW" earrings and rings to gold Mercedes Benz dangles. Check out www.melodyehsani.com if you're not hip, just do me a favor and don't rock those awesome earrings with a necklace, #overkill ;).
Melody Ehsani Mercedes Benz Earrings, $45.
Hey all you advocates for peace, bet you never thought you could say it so clearly with earrings. PEACE NOW? All I can say is hellz yeah! Equipped with a piece that illustrates the lack of peace we are experiencing these days and the phrase "PEACE NOW" sends a message I can't help but support. Miss Wax Peace Now Earrings go for $28
Pretty girls wear lipsticks on their ears. Harajuku Lovers Lipstick Drop earrings are perfect for the prissy chicks with style. For about $35 you can grab a pair of these cute dangles. They're so dainty and just adore the lips and lipstick. You wouldn't be surprised to know that Gwen also has a pair similar to these but with just the lips as studs, and you better believe me when I say, those are hot too.
GoodWood really shows out with these bad boys. Can you imagine a short-haired hottie in these? The picture doesn't do the actual earrings great justice (don't judge my pic quality). The earrings are actually long as hell and frankly, I am in love. With the right outfit, the right short haircut or updo and pretty face, seeing these earrings would make me break my neck for a second glance. The Tre Earrings are $22.
Miss Wax is at it again, it seems like Wax is what to wear if you're a rebel. Well, I am, so this is my reason for feeling these the way I do. All Day I Dream About Sex and if you do, these earrings are for you too. They're only 20 bucks and they may even get you laid, so I'm sure they're worth the dollars! Below are the Ghetto Blaster Earrings ($20) and the Yo! Mtv Raps Summer Edition earrings ($26), if you's a hood fashionista with a b-girl style, I know you need these. I'm an all around fashionista so I certainly do.
Got yo Ghetto Blasters on!
Yo! MTV Raps
Najee` FTLF
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