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I saw this business card concept on Dribble by French designer Frederic Tourrou of Beasty Design & had to bite his style for myself. So simple, fun & catchy. And of course, as an Apple fan, it got me really hype. I’d love to have this printed…. Maybe…

My bags are packed, camera batteries are charged and my rolls of film are set as I make my way to New York for Fashion Week. I’ll be back on the scene making things happen one photo and one story at a time. For this current season, I will not be focusing on the shows […]

“In our possessive coupling So much could not be expressed So now I’m returning to myself These things that you and I suppressed…” Hejira by Joni Mitchell ~ 1976 —————————————————————- These days, I’m living life on my own terms; freely, in peace, loved, free of poison, and of course as a style icon.

I’ve been trying to think of something witty to say but I’m stuck just thinking. Rare I know but I am. With that said, I’ll let the image do the talking. Brandi Keeler in all of her summer time glory…

I was on my way to a show in NYC when I spotted her. I said “hot shades.” She repeatedly shouted back. “Resurrection! Resurrection! Resurrection!” She was quite excited and animated. Later that day, I learned that she was actually referring to Korean designer Ju Young Lee’s Resurrection line of fashion accessories. I’m slow but that’s […]

“My brothers & sisters. Black, the original man. They say that black is back, but when did it leave. It never left. Its always been there. Be Black. Be Strong. Be free. For you are, the Black man.” Nick Holder – Black Man ~ 2008 Detroit is one of America’s largest city but more often […]

Thembi has been my boo for 50-11 internet years! She makes me laugh, she she’s made me cry while laughing, she is an education inspiration, and card carrying member of the Educated Negro Elite. Just Google her name & do her resume. We had brunch a few weeks ago & I didn’t want it to […]

I’ve been back from Los Angeles for 7 days now, yet the city remains on my mind. I can’t shake it. I guess I’m infected with the idea of living in a progressive city where there are palm trees, hacienda style homes and plenty of opportunity for creative minds such as mine. I’m dreaming. The lonely […]

One of the highlights from my recent trip to Los Angeles was getting to meet my long time online friend and cousin in my head Liz Dwyer aKa Los Angelista. Liz and I have been connected since Katrina or maybe a little after when I stumbled upon her blog and fell in love with her […]