"FOR COLORED GIRLS" TRAILER

The "For Colored Girls" trailer has finally surfaced and I love the cast: Kerry Washington, Janet Jackson, Whoopi Goldberg, Anika Noni Rose, Loretta Devine, Phylicia Rashad, Kimberly Elise and more.  The film is an adaption of the Tony-nominated 1975 play "For Colored Girls Who Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enuf" which is an adaption of Ntozake Shange's choreopoem by the same title.  The movie is directed by Tyler Perry and so far looks like it will capture the depth of the poems.  I hope this one is delivered well, it comes out November 5th.

DUMBO ARTS FESTIVAL

The Dumbo Arts Festival kicks off this Friday, Sept. 24 and runs until Sunday, Sept. 26.  The festival is going to include an array of activities  including dance, music, performing arts, literary discussions, a digital summit, visual arts and open studios all underneath the bridge!
There is so much going on I don't know where to start.  The weather is looking good for this weekend so I'm sure it'll be a good time.

KELIS IN WONDERLAND MAGAZINE

via globalgrind.

"SEENOEVILSEENOEVILSEE EVIL" BY JEREMIAH MADDOCK, DANIEL TROCCHIO AND AMANDA WONG

On September 24, Factory Fresh will open the hosting of Jeremiah Maddock, Daniel Trocchio and Amanda Wong's artwork with a Reception from 7 pm -10 pm. The artwork will be on view September 24 (also be the reopening of Factory Fresh) - October 24.

Factory Fresh
1053 Flushing Ave
Bushwick, NY
btw Morgan and Knickerbocker
off the L train Morgan stop

via brooklynstreetart.

RODARTE S/S 2011 RTW PICKS

Yay Jourdan! This is definitely my favorite collection so far.

via fashionologie.

YANKEE STADIUM CONCERT

Wish I was there!

SOLANGE KNOWLES IN FASHIZBLACK MAG

Solange is gracing the cover and the inside pages of FashIzBlack magazine as their "very own muse."

I love how the message of the magazine and Solange's style correlate so well. The styling on the cover begins with a Cleopatra-esque vibe and the spread ends with a sophisticated, stylish black girl vibe.

FashIzBlack's aim is to "speak to people who accept both their African roots and their interest in the so-called westerner/occidental culture." Cool.  I'm starting to love Solange!

photos via necole bitchie.

quotes from fash is black.

STREET ART: ARTIST SPECKTER'S SPOT-JOCKS

From what I understand, "spot-jocking" is when an artist comes across another artist's artwork which is faded out or destroyed and basically adds their own design to it.

This can be very controversial because it can be seen as a sign of disrespect.  Besides the feelings of disrespect, there is also the chance of someone unfamiliar with the original artist's work seeing the "makeover" and not knowing it was a makeover therefore, no longer being that original artist's work.

Read the story about Speckter and the artists he spot-jocks at brooklyn street art.

LADY GAGA AT THE VMAS

Dress and heels by Alexander McQueen.

Dress and headpiece by Giorgio Armani.

Dress, headpiece and shoes by Franc Fernand.  That's real meat!!

Her make-up and tan were on point.  Can't wait to hear the full version of "Born This Way."

via nicola formichetti.

ZAC POSEN Z SPOKE S/S 2011 RTW PICKS

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AN INTERVIEW WITH: Designer Tennille McMillian of Nakimuli

About a month ago, I interviewed Tennille McMillian about her uniquely stylish line, naKIMuli.  Tennille was so nice to speak with and I'm glad she took time out her busy schedule to let me interview her.

 

Lee Dress $110                                                                                  The African Hologram Dress $100

Read the story at brooklyntoday.info.

Shop her line at nakimuli.

CHARLOTTE RONSON S/S 2011 RTW PICKS

via nymag.

ALTUZARRA S/S 2011 RTW PICKS

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ALEXANDER WANG S/S 2011 RTW PICKS

via nymag.