Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Kelis - Scream (Video)


Beauty (Tips) In Black & White - i-D Magazine


i-D Magazine serves up a dose of raw fashion beauty with a trio of editorials for its October issue. "Stop Being So Insecure," "Stop Smoking" and "I Like Mint Flavor Lip Gloss" brings together a mixture of legendary and upcoming models including, Kristen McMenamy, Liya Kebede, Julia Stegner, Jourdan Dunn, Lara Stone, Carmen Kass and Joan Smalls, and presents them in beautiful black & white format, nearly bare. The editorial also serves up some simple beauty tips from the models themselves. The other striking thing about this ed are, strangely enough, the nipples. They're quite strange and interesting on some of the models. They definitely make you go hmmmmm....but in an interesting way.






















Chanel Iman - Top Fashion

























Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

I'll Drink To That (Nicki) Haterade.


Upon first listen I thought this song was....basic. A basic Pharrell chorus, a basic Neptunes beat (a throwback to their early days), Gucci as his usual BASIC self, and a basic verse from Nicki Minaj. But after several more spins I find that the song is basic, it's just simplistic and that's not a bad thing. It's simplicity is its addictive attraction. The Neptunes minimalist layers of synth rhythms and drum patterns make for a 90's style, head-nodding soundscape. And while I'd prefer a verse from the inafamous Roman Zolanski persona what we get is a concise and undeniable verse from Nicki herself. She lets go of her alter-egos and let's you see her in a vulnerable state of mind, making her and the song all the more endearing. Simply put, this song is a win in my book and another notch for lyrical domination under Nicki's belt.




David Agbodji & Ger - Numero Homme's Graceful God's


Model stunners, David Agbodji and Ger, land on the pages of Numero Homme's Fall Edition with David snagging the cover of the magazine. Styled by Timothy Reukauf and photographed by Matthias Vries-McGrath and inspired by Grace Jones, David and Ger showcase a modern and androgynous take on avante-garde male style that's both luxe and iconic.




















Monday, September 20, 2010

Kid Cudi - The Rager Of Complex Mag


I find Kid Cudi to be so enigmatic, tragic and beautiful. I want to know so much more about him....and I want his clothes from this photo shoot. All of these pieces are soooo dope to me. Anyhoo, you can tell that he's a young guy that's at times consumed and devoured by the confusion and chaos of his youth and career. He seems as though he struggling to navigate his life and I love that sincerity. I love that reality...and hate it as well. Rage on Mad Man On The Moon.













Arlenis & Jenry - The New Faces Of Polo Jeans Co.


Ralph Lauren sexes up his Polo Jeans Co. brand with his latest ads featuring uber hot models, Arlenis Sosa Peña and Jenry Bejarano. Arlenis and Jenry smolder together, bringing a sensual fire to the brands denim jeans and shirts. My only wish is that Jenry would have his own photo, shirtless and oiled up...or perhaps pantless and oiled up with tight white briefs and cowboy boots. Either way, it would be HOT!









Chanel Iman & Jourdan Dunn WERK Vogue's Society Slouch


Vogue's latest editorial for the October issue focuses on the newest trend in clothes, "elegantly louche." Who best to wear this latest trend than two of the fashion worlds top models, Jourdan Dunn and Chanel Iman? The girls, alongside Caroline Trentini, stretch, elongate and POSE to show the luxe and length of the clothes. And anytime these two girls get together it's a magical affair.










Lea T. - B&W and Beautiful In Vogue Paris

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Fashion Flashback: Tyra Banks In Valentino


THIS is the Tyra Banks that I first fell in love with. Vibrant, gorgeous, expensive and posed to the T! I...LIVE!