LIQUID LOVE DEBUT

CHRIS TURNER ... means Nu-Jazz/R&B/Soul. - you just have to press play on the video below [he's amazing].

 "R&B birthed me. Some people grow up listening to Van Halen and the Beatles..I grew up listening to Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson. My parent's record collection was crazy growing up so i was playing Marvin Gaye and Curtis Mayfield records at an early age. Funny thing is the older you get the more music you discover, but I always came back to Stevie, Marvin, Curtis, Donny of course and my Dad's favorite, Al Green." - Chris Turner

With his Debut Album coming out soon [Liquid Love] ... his blend of the various R&B, Soul and Nu-Jazz often jazz and soul come together so well that it had me putting the video below on reply. As a Californian native specific to Oakland he felt the pull of music at 4 and when your dad's a singer that's just an added bonus of support. He auditioned for YMP [Young Musicians Program] at University of California and was accepted, this program it helped home his talent after much success with the SF Jazz High School Ensemble he was selected for the prestigious GRAMMY High School Jazz Ensemble and this let him work with Carlos Santana, Dave Koz to name a few.

Chris Turner- Find A Way (Live in NYC) from LightUp Film on Vimeo.
To hear word for word from the man's mouth click [HERE] or maybe a little bio [HERE].
A little you should know about Chris is that he thought about being a chief at one point but music pulled him in and once you fall in love with music, you can only be heartbroken by society's inability to accept you.
Website: http://christurner.bandcamp.com/ :: Twitter: @LOVEchildCT :: Tumblr: http://amourchild.tumblr.com/

A BIT OF THE 70s IN AMORE

AMORE by TINA E.

Amore by Tina E. is a new clothing line that draws from our past to create new and innovative pieces that will inspire the everyday women.

Tina E.

There is a lot of inspiring beauty in her collection. Her play with color both neutral and flamboyant shades can be overwhelming yet pleasing to the eyes. Tina who was born and raised in California takes pride in her roots of the Caribbean and in that you can tell she finds inspiration from the culture.

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DISTANT RELATIVES.TRUTH.

Damien Marley & Nas .
I will admit hip hop isn't what it used to be [most of the music as nice as it is to hear, has no proper thought provocking message and the subliminal message isn't so inspiring]. If you don't know ... the thing about me is that I think a lot about life and 'ish [you know I get my Shakespeare onnn...] but I still like living life spontaneous. And when I first heard "Patience" I kind of got an epiphany of how mankind's dumbed down over the years [not that I haven't succumbed to some of the things that go on]. Damien Marley like his dad is a very deep man and there is wisdom in his lyrics. WATCH AND BE THE JUDGE OF THAT!

DISTANT RELATIVES "Patience" from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.
This is also an amazing video ... the person who directed it is amazing. Need to find out the guy who did this video and Kanye West's Power video ... I suspect it's the same person because it reeks of familiarity.
via overhours.com

A HIGH END SUMMER WITH GIAMBATTISTA VALLI

"is an Italian fashion designer from Rome, Italy."

"Style: For the March 2007 Paris fashion show Valli introduced loose and ample coats which were finely tailored with draped panels that undulated away from the body. His suits were shown with Pilgrim hats. Valli fashioned his suits to be lean and long to the knees, widening at the ankles" - read full biography here

SPRING 2011 COLLECTION:

Came across Giambattista Valli and feel in love, his Spring collection was just so inspiring and just by looking transported me into something I would normally not even consider. Wondering what it is? Well it's a sunny day in France, when the flowers and green is out. Now, I've never been to France but there's just a stereotypical feeling that is associated with France and that's what I feel. 

The coral orange, blue and yellows have been very popular in the Spring/Summer collections so far and Valli's mixture of the nude and the coral orange/yellow just gives these pieces a feel of a sunny day while still preserving the beauty you find in neutral colors.

What I love is that in this collection there was the use of more than just one or two types of colors. The mixture of neutral colors and bright and positive shades when worn allows for confidence [just makes you feel good if ever worn]. These images from style.com do justice for this collection.

Also the shoes that were used in this collection were just phenomenal. I feel so in love with them, to mention one of them, the flats just got to me and they definitely added to the collection, this brought out the collection. This detailing is amazing and shows the genius that is Valli.
Only a man who understand beauty can bring out a quote like this:
"art seduces me more when I do not understand it." - Giambattista Valli

EVEN IF IT KILLS ME!

MELANIE FIONA: Amazing vocals!
I've been watching Melanie grow and her effortless style is something to admire ... her earlier videos were always very home-made like ... she inspired the laidback look ... that I wish my style was built over but I''m more minimalist in my style.
She's with Rocawear and the shots for them are amazing!

Melanie Fiona - It Kills Me

AZEDE JEAN-PIERRE: NEWCOMER

Azede Jean-Pierre ... a name like music to my ears. The brains and bronze of NEWCOMER blog. 

This super Atlanta based fashion designer has taken everyone by surprise. 

Sure I came to find out about her on my blog searches on someones "must read".

When I went to her blog I instantly fell in love when I saw that she kind blogged about her life and how she goes about doing the designs, the creating and the shoots of the pieces on models. What's so amazing is that she posts a picture of herself in her creations so you can see it on a person who we relate to more, and dayy-uuum does she wear those pieces, makes me want to shop the collection. :)

Her creative flow is evident in her blog and watching her collection at a runway show would just be a dream.

When you mention Azede you have to give your two cents about her style. She has a very distinguished style which makes you feel like you've seen it before but when you actually look there is a quality about her style that like her collections, are unforgettable.

This Haitian genius who might be emerging ... to me, feels like she's been on the scene for a long time. 

Her pieces you would describe as an avant garde type of elegance above everything else. They push the normal structures and play with fabric placements ... so beautifully you can stick them on a blank canvas and VOILA ... a masterpiece madams! 

Her debut SS/11 Collection which was shown in 2010 can be found on her website [HERE]

Be sure to check it out, the site is so beautiful if I do say so ...

To find out what inspired Azede is a question best answered by her blog [HERE]

I would love to give you a definite description of her collection, but that again is left to you and you're opinion.

Azede Jean-Pierre can be found tweeting [HERE] or maybe tumbling on tumblr [HERE] ...
And I'm certain that: a look at her site and collection will have you falling in love ...

THE SHOE HAUL ...

The shoe haul, just some of the shoes I bought. Recently cleared my closet and had to do some shopping to replace some things. 
The boots, black pumps and the loafers are from Forever21
The leopard print flats are from Sears [on sale] and the leopard print heels are from Charlotte Russe [on sale too!] and lastly the oxford shoes are from Lulus.

NO ONE MAN SHOULD HAVE ALL THAT POWER ...

Kanye West, Kanye West ... definitely one of the Renaissance men of today! 

Yeah he got into the 'ish with Taylor Swift but all that is long gone, unless we like keeping grudges which I hope we don't.

Hmmmm......

Kanye undoubtly one of the most stylish men in the industry and a big part in influencing the hip-hop fashion sence, just like the whole New Boyz phenominon. And with the video and pieces of art work that have come out not just in his apparel and music but in his presentations at awards and such, proving his mind is made of colors and thoughts. 

Just like every classic artistic mind. :)

Love the new album as well, full of art and still so clean, I don't usually buy CDs anymore but this one is a must have. Like keeping a piece of art with you. Google his artwork on the album if you haven't see it.

Kanye West: Power [obsessed with this song]