CLAW Money - Nike Vandel Drops 10/27 October 23, 2007

Women’s Nike Blazers - Horse Hair Edition October 2, 2007

Another sneaker pack, but this time by Nike. The Horse Hair Pack will be just for the LADIES!!!!!!!!

The prize winner is the Zebra Blazers HI. Then they added a pair of funky Zebra Blazers Mid.

Then they added 2 pair of mediocre Dunks - horse hair

One thing I hate about posting these new edition of sneakers is We never know when or where they will drop. I am keeping my ear to the ground for all sneaker posts that I put up. Especially the Adidas Something For The Ladies Pack.

~f@ke

Fall/ Winter Coats… Ladies! September 2, 2007

I was searching for new work clothes, post-baby, and I ended up scouring the internet for some “Just-For-Me” Grey shoes. Sadly, my search provided me with null results.
However, I did find several jackets and coats that I thought were ‘Must-Haves’. Peep my finds for some Fall/ Winter inspiration. The new season is just around the corner

Delia’s (l to r)
1. Hannah Coat $98.50 2. Nia Toggle Bomber $68.50 3. Burton Plaid Coat $190 4. Audrey Plaid Toggle $88.50 5. Maria Trench (This jacket is slightly similiar to the Old Navy Jacket below) $68.50 6. Ashley Capelet $58.50 (This jacket is a cheaper version of the Elie Tahari Trapeze Coat below)

UrbanOutfitters (l to r)
1. Lux 2 Button Swing Jacket $68 2. Kimchi & Blue Ruffle Collar Coat $140 (The actual link for this coat was acting up @ the time I was posting, so you may want to try the site or give them a call) 3. Lux North Country Coat $150 4. Spiewak Helena Cape $150

Nordstrom (l to r) I will just say that most of the coats from here are far from cheap, but a Girl can dream & who doesn’t like to window shop?!
1. Beth Bowley Check Coat $385 2. GUESS? Wool Blend Military Coat $168 3. Elie Tahari Funnel Neck Trapeze Coat $550 4. Soia & Kyo Belted All Weather Chino Coat $245 5. Soia & Kyo Back Buckle All-Weather Coat $225 6. Semantiks ‘New Haven’ Coat (Plus) $168

Forever21 (l to r)
1. Plaid Coat $44.50 2. Metropolitan Trench Coat $34.80 3. 3Q Cotton Jacket $22.80

Gap (l to r)
1. Herringbone Blazer $88.00 2. Corduroy Blazer $69.50

Oldnavy This coat is flying off the shelves. My mother brought one in this color and went back the next day to get me one and there were only Plus sizes available.
Fleece Babydoll Coat $29.50 (sale)

J.Crew We all know that J. Crew is always pricey, but their quality of clothing is well worth the $$. Like Nordstrom, you will have to be ready to shell out some duckets (that’s money, folks). These coats have rich details making them timeless piece in any girl’s collection!
1. Cashmere Bella Coat $1,300 (Not a typo) 2. Double-faced Wool Lexington Jacket $228

I have plenty of clothes in my closet, but I have always had an abundance of coats and shoes. I LOVE coats, jackets, you name it. I hope that this collage of Fall/ Winter Outerwear has inspired you to begin the process of creating your Fall/ Winter wardrobe

~f@ke

Adidas: Something For The Ladies Pack August 22, 2007

I hope I can get my hands on just one of the three pair of sneakers below. Said to be released as a Pack, Adidas has introduced the “Something For The Ladies” pack. Featuring the massively chunk, awesomely bright Metro Attitude, the colourway is perfect. ( I have a nice wool Penguin sweater that would go real nice with the Metro Attitude Hi joints above Look @ me scheming already!)
All three shoes feature the unusual, bee hive like design of the hexagon shapes highlighted on different parts of each shoe. Whether you fancy the chunk of the Metro Attitude, the wafer-ness of the silver streak low or the old school flavour of the shell toe, there is something for all the ladies, whatever mood she’s in.
Over @ Sneaker Freaker, they said that the sneaker is great for the hot summer, but seeing as the Summer fell like the Fall, and the Summer will soon turn into the Fall, we must see past the cute outfits of the Heat & look to what we can pair these babies with for the Fall Season. There is no release date for the pack as of yet. When I find one I will post it. The Adidas Online Store has no mention of it as well, so this is sneaker connoissuer news and everyone @ this time will have the same thing… Just Pictures

Supa Star Shell Toe

Silver Streak Low

UPDATE:
Unfortunately, it looks like there is no online outlets to buy any of these kicks. Sometimes, certain retailers get new shipments, but it may be in a year or two. I say that because, the Adidas Grace Mid, in the pastel colorways was @ Urban Outfitters, but they sold out so freakin’ fast. Almost a year later Urban Outfitters had them again, and they sold a bit slower. So I say that to say, I will check every few months, because I check for kicks all the time, but if they are not available, I won’t post any updated information - which I think is fair.

~f@ke

Nike Discount August 22, 2007

Ladies, Nike is offering 20% off your next purchase off $125 or more. You can use the Code: 2PCTRM at the checkout or you can print this coupon and bring it into at NIKETOWN, NikeWomen, or NikeFactoryStore locations. This offer is good til Sept 3, 2007.

~f@ke

Souled Out NYC 3 - Aug 11th August 10, 2007

Step your sneaker game up… At Souled Out 3 you can trade and sell your kicks, as well as buy from over 30 vendors. And nothing but exotics & Limited sneaker runs here. There will be free giveaways all day long, (yes all day this is a DAYTIME EVENT NOON - 7 THIS SATURDAY) Complex, Yamez, King Cut, & Iron Lyon will be spinnin’ joints to make you get out of your socks… Come through early as these events tend to get packed, as well as bring some spendin’ cash for some rare new kicks…and some lucky rsvp’s in attendance at the event will be chosen for some FREE SNEAKERS!!!

Read more about this event & RSVP here

Admission $10
*RSVP does not guarantee entry
~f@ke

BX Stand UP!!!! August 10, 2007

I went to Marble hill yesterday morning & was sooooo pleased to see that my BX residents were doing the damn thang.

Unfortunately, I can not share the love of fashion & style that I witnessed (forgot my camera)

But as the saying now goes “Respect My Fresh!”

1. Saw a fellow waiting for the $ train @ 170th street rockin The Compostion Nike Dunk HI(FRESH!!!!)

2. Saw anotha kat rockin a “I Love NY” tee (which I’ve been seeing in many colors) in Neon Green with the Men’s Nike Dunk HI White/Neon Green (coordinating) on the Grand Concourse & Burnside Ave

3. Saw anotha yung fella rockin the Black/ Red Air Bakin’ (I had them in all 3 colors back int he 90’s & got them in White/ Blue now - Wow I forgot I had them til just now) with the black Batman tee on Third Ave & 141st

4. On a Sad note, I saw a Big Woman (she wasn’t no girl) wearing a bright green halter top with a mesh tube top (LOL), with some jean short shorts, and the same-color green slingback kittenheel shoes, with (I’m SORRY) a PURPLE WEAVE!!!!!!!! that was curled in an up-do. I didn’t know what to think, but all I could say was… She gotta man in BROAD DAY LIGHT and he ain’t trying to leave her side.

I know 4 isn’t a lot of people. But I don’t dscriminate on going to other boros and when I’m in Harlem or in BK, people rep they boro in a very nice way. Growing up Uptown (Harlem & The Bronx), & Queens, people slept on the Bronx. And always thought I was from Harlem, because they said I didn’t dress like a BX girl. And when I ask them how do Bronx people dress, you get a vague, they wear this, or they wear that, but growing up and going to High School out in the BX, I can honestly, say that I thought BX kats could dress. But, that wasn’t true. When I started having the “Bronx people can’t dress” discussions more & more I noticed, that they had a point. It is not too often that you see someone rockin a sick outfit and I’m not talking about 2006 - 2007. I’m refferring to ‘98 - ‘05.
It makes me angry, b/c there is alot of potential in the BX streets, but I am happy to see that the youngsters are holding it down, and the OG kats, like myself, Truly Curveous & DOPE! have kept it consistent.

With that being said, I’m going to be have post on the fashion in the streets of The Boogie Down Bronx!!!

~f@ke

R.I.P VIBE Vixen July 27, 2007

Again, I’m late in posting this, but… Here you go

It was announced on Tuesday, that the Vibe Vixen magazine will no longer be gracing the news stands with their covers.

The new CEO of Vibe Media Group, Steve Aaron, announced that they will be publishing the Aug/Sept issue and then the magazine will fold.

However, the CEO went on to say that Vibe Vixen will be featured as special issues about urban culture, sometime at the end of this year/ beginning next year. They are not sure how often the issues will be released.

On a brighter note, the magazine will keep their website, so you can still check them out.

As many of us women may feel that there is yet again, no outlet for us to feel ‘at home’. I would say that when there is another Vibe Vixen, Suede (I shed a tear when I think about that magazine), or Honey let’s open our mouths wide and speak very loudly and atell our homegirls to go out and pick up at least one issue.

If we can do this as a whole, we’ll see the female urban magazine last a lot longer than 1 yr (Suede) or 2 1/2 yrs (Vibe Vixen).

We can at least say that they were nice enough to bring Honey magazine back to the stands.

I personally, think that they put their hat where they can’t reach. The magazine/periodical game is tricky. The way you sell is weird, it’s like wholesale + consignment. There are 2 ways (that I can remember) to sell your magazine/newspaper. You either sell it to the retailer in bulk with a percentage off, sometimes as much as 60%. Or you sell it in bulk at full price, but what doesn’t sell by a certain time you have to refund the money for.

So if you have a high expense budget, you can loss money. I know for a fact that Suede had an etirely too high of a budget for their magazine. With all the rich colors and exclusive coutour fashion, you could tell that money was not an object for their magazine, and in turn they folded, before they could get the recognition that they truly deserved (let’s not forget the interview with Barack Obama).

I do not know if that is the case for Vibe Vixen, but with a newly hired CEO to the Company, and expected layoffs, maybe some people got raises and somethings just had to get… Cut

Overall, I hope that the next time we see a well crafted magazine out there catered to us, women, we support it.

A great & inexpensive gift is a magazine subscription. If you can’t use it, someone else will love it.

~f@ke

Oprah’s At It Again July 24, 2007

Today on The Oprah Show, she gave away her favorite things for summer.

Got A Robin Thicke performance

TangOrita (Click Here for Receipe)

Robin Thicke Cd - The Evolution of Robin Thicke

Ipod Nano

Ego Waterproof Sound Case- Speakers for Ipod $149.99

Land’s End Beach Tote $49.50

VIP Tixx to The Beyonce Experience Tour w/ Robin Thicke (Presumably Sold Out Nationwide, except in CT)

Beyonce’s CD - B’Day

Each guest was fitted for the PERFECT pair of Shades before the Show started by Marchon

Some points to keep in mind when picking a pair of sunglasses are:
• Shades are for your moods. They should be like shoes. (Have variety)
• Medium size rectangle shades are the “IT” shades of the summer
• Sean John sunglasses have a “Universal” fit
• You should pick a pair of shades that fit your face

(See my summer sunglasses picks here)

Hat Attack Wide-Brim Sunhat $44.00 (available in Green, White, & Beige)

Old Navy Terry Cover-Up (This is SOLD OUT!)

But I found these:
Victoria Secret Cabana Dress $24
Victoria Secrect PINK!® Terry Hoodie Robe $39.50
VS Strapless Classic Terry Dress $35
VS Terry jumpsuit w/ ruching $14.99

Havaianas

Target 3-D Beach Towel$11.99

India.Arie Cd - Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship

Gotta Luv the Oprah Show!

A Necessity For Every Woman July 17, 2007

Last summer I brought my 1st strapless bra, when I purchased it I didn’t know what to look for as far as quality, so I brought the bra that was on sale. BIG Mistake, but I learned my lesson.

I brought a new strapless bra recently, and I went in to the store with my guns drawn. I knew that I did not want a strapless bra, were you can see the seam of the bra thruough your shirt, or you boobs look extra high because of the underwire, or you constantly have to adjust your bra because it is slipping. And who wants to wear the clear strap that is still noticable, I know I don’t.

So, I’m armed & ready to scour the intimates section for the perfect & best strapless bra @ a very affordable price.

Well Ladies, my search paid off. It took me all of 30 mins to look through Wal-Mart’s Intimates section and I found the ‘IT‘ bra for all curvy, full figured, & busty women.

What caught my eye was the picture of Queen Latifah on the tag. I glanced at the bra & loved what I saw, but the price was too high, considering, they had bras in there on sale 2 for $8. But all the other strapless bras were just like the ones I had already had. And I didn’t want to repeat a mistake. So I seethingly walked over to the strapless bra that adorned Queen Latifah’s face on the tag. And I gave this bra a good look over, & to my surprise, this bra was everything I could have ever wanted in a strapless bra!

The bra is made by Curvation. I remember 2 summers ago when Queen Latifah had the Sugar Water Festival, she was giving coupons away for free Curvation bras. I didn’t hop on it, because I was part of the ity-bity titty committee. But nonetheless, I don’t remember hearing any thing about the bras or the Curvation brand.

The Plus Stay-Up Strapless Underwire Bra has rubber-like strips throughout the inside of the bra. The rubber-like strips are around the bra cups & there are 3 strips on the back. These rubber-like strips make it almost impossible for the bra to move. It has a seamless cup so that no one can see your bra cups. Honestly, this one of the best bras yet.

I googled searched for the Curvation brand & I got slim pickings for the company. on their site, there are no store locations in NY that carry their brand - at least that’s what the store locator said. So I would suggest that you go to Walmart.

Peep the pics of the bra below:

Inside of the bra cups ~ rubber-like material is around the cups. Notice the seamless bra cup

Right side

Left side

For the ladies who are a part of the ity-bitty club I found these strapless bras that are similar to the one above as far as the seamless look goes. But they are not bargain cheap.

The Body Wrap: Seamless Control Bandeau Bra $24.00

Sassybax: Underwire Strapless Bandeau Bra $48.00 (Ouch!)

You may think I’m frugal when I say that I didn’t want to pay $13.00 (remember I mentioned that I am a sales whore), but like I said there were other bras there that were lesser in price. Plus, come on I was @ Wal-Mart for pete sakes! But when I saw how this bra was made, I had to say overall, the price is a steal, when you think about how much you pay for a bra @ Victoria Secrets.