he wins with his hands down

Nasir Jones is the most beautiful man I have ever seen in my life. This is NOT something that I’ve just discovered…so it’s only fitting that I add him to my blog (and this very well could be a daily happening)! This is my girlhood crush that just won’t DIE! And I put DIE in caps because I would like it to do so. It’s much less painful that way.

I have had this crush/love/infatuation with Nasty Nas aka Nas aka Escobar aka God’s Son aka Street’s Disciple since I was 15 years old...and ok so maybe the last two monikers were the names of his albums, but they are certainly befitting.

I noticed this beautiful poet a couple of years b4 my 15...rapping on Main Source’s Live at the BBQ, but I didn’t notice just how cute he was until Halftime…and my heart has been on lock ever since!

I experienced a lot of first with Nas as my life soundtrack. The first time I smoked the sticky icky, we were all in a huge cipher listening to Illmatic and the song playing in the background to MY toke was The World Is Yours. Aaaawww the sweet cheeba…how I miss it so…but I digress.

There are a lot of odes (in my head and on my ipod) to my STILLmatic man…Killing Me Softly with his song…, Slowly Surely I try to walk away from…, Day Dreaming…hey baby let’s get away, let’s go somewhere…, I want A Sunday Kind Of Love…, I want him to Touch Me In the Morning…cuz I have a LOVE HANGOVER…I could go on and on with my ode to this man, so again I digress.

Lets just end this by saying 15 years later I’m still on it and I need someone to come along and take me OFF it…cuz he’s now OFF the market... :( hopefully will soon be :)

Behind the Scenes: Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 08 Campaign

I'm so excited about the Spring 08 Vuitton ad campaign! As I watch this behind the scenes footage of the photo shoot courtesy of Style.com, I can’t help but revert back to my youth. While it isn’t at all surprising to me that Marc would use Glamazons of the 90’s, it is very refreshing. These women all stand out together and alone, and most are known around the world by first name. And let’s be honest, outside of us who work in the fashion industry, many people do not know the names of top models (with the exception of Gisele) and certainly no one knows the names of the “working” model! And when I say “working”, I’m really only referring to the high fashion runway models that work NYC, Paris, and Milan.

But these women, in the new Vuitton campaign, were larger than life in the late 80’s, early 90’s. This was the “era of the SUPERMODELS”; The “Trinity”…Linda, Naomi, and Christy; “Amazons”…Cindy, Claudia, Elle, Tyra, Tatjana; and the new “Waif”…KATE.

These SUPERmodels had one 5” stiletto firmly planted on top of the world. And yes there have been scandals over the years, but throughout it all, they remained FABULOUS HONEY!

In the illustrious words of Rupaul: “YOU BETTA WORK”

my own blaxploitation movie - Cleopatra Jones vs. Blacula

Opening: Cleopatra Jones (the baddest chick) enters the New Year’s party to ring in 1973 with her fabulous partner in crime Atomic Cat. A mysterious dark and handsome man approaches and attempts to seduce Cleo and Cat with champagne and seductive conversation. Cleo, who is always on the case is not falling for it, but is intrigued by this man's cunning desire for the ladies to quicken him once more.

Cut to Atomic Cat’s pad and wait a minute...it's that dark and mysterious man from the party!!!!!

Cleo instantly pulls out her .45 without asking any questions..."HOLD ON JIVE TURKEY, JUST WHAT IN THE HELL ARE YOU DOING UP IN MY SISTAH'S PAD MAN!!!!"

He replies: "HAHAHAHA, I'M BLACULA YOU FOOL WOMAN, AND I'VE COME TO CLAIM WHAT'S MINE!"

(suddenly he raises his arms and Cleo's .45 disappears)

"OH NO SUCKA...IT'S ON!" Cleo suddenly gets in a fighting position and Cat jumps on Blacula only to be thrown out of a window!

Cleo kicks *POW* and Jabs *BOOM* and throws him against a wall *BLAM*

(and suddenly we fade to black)

We later see Cleo standing in traffic as if she isn't even there, then she suddenly appears in front of a mirror admiring her new...

Let’s just say it isn't over and we have not seen the last of CLEOPATRA JONES!!!!

...to be continued...

randoms days in my life

Nanci's on the Vineyard

the inkwell summer 07

i think my dress was a bit see thru...thanks for telling me guys...and my bag was open, again...thanks for telling me guys!

hanging out on houston street

30th Birthday Party - Mahogany

ok you guys got me...i'm surprised

chiloe

chak attack getting her groove on! LOL

i think i might be drunk

who knows what this drunk photo means?!?!
me and chak

V Magazine Before and After

Look 1

Beauty is two-faced. Photographers Inez van Lamsweerde
& Vinoodh Matadin invited some of today’s most stunning
models and scene makers into their studio and shot them
first as they walked through the door. Then, with a little
help from editor Joe McKenna, hairstylist Luigi Murenu, and
makeup artist Tom Pecheux, they captured these ladies again,
dressed in fall’s hottest collections. Nature or nurture,
it’s all fashion to us


Photography Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin
Styling Joe McKenna
Printing by Box


8:15am
Angela Lindvall

8:57am
Louis Vuitton Jacket

On hair, Redken Contour Shaping Lotion

Look 3

8:44am
Raquel Zimmermann

10:16am
Dior by John Galliano Dress
Azzedine Alaïa Belt
Atelier Swarovski by Christopher Kane Bracelet
Dior Fine Jewelry Earrings

On eyes, Dior Ultimeyes Lash Extender
Mascara in ultimate black

Look 5

9:19am
Irina Lazareanu

10:53am
Marc Jacobs Jumpsuit, belt, earrings

On nails, Lippmann Collection
Nail Color in constant craving

Look 6

9:36am
Daria Werbowy

10:08am
Haider Ackermann Sweater, pants, shoes

Fragrance Lancôme Hypnôse

Look 7

10:28am
Doutzen Kroes

11:04am
On skin and lips, L'Oréal True Match Foundation in natural ivory
and Endless Kissable Lipstick in lover’s coral

10:28am
Doutzen Kroes

11:04am
On skin and lips, L'Oréal True Match Foundation in natural ivory
and Endless Kissable Lipstick in lover’s coral

Look 9

11:27am
Lily Donaldson

12:56pm
Nina Ricci Dress

On hair, Kérastase Elasto-Curl

Look 10

11:42am
Malgosia Bela

12:33pm
Yves Saint Laurent Jacket, bodysuit, vintage pocket square
Ralph Lauren Shirt

On eyes, Lancôme Artliner Precision Point Eyeliner in noir

Look 11

11:54am
Snejana Onopka

1:09pm
Gucci Dress
Marc Jacobs Hat

On nails, Chanel Le Vernis Nail Color
in black satin

Look 13

12:44pm
Sasha Pivovarova

1:38pm
Junya Watanabe Coat
Chanel Dress and gloves

On lips and eyes, Giorgio Armani ArmaniSilk Lipstick in 2
and Smooth Silk Eye Pencil in 4

Look 14

1:52pm
Diana Dondoe

3:04pm
Christopher Kane Dress and belt

On eyes, Shiseido the Makeup Silky Eye Shadow Duo in
granite stone and Eyebrow and Eyeliner Compact in black

Look 15

2:00pm
Hilary Rhoda

2:37pm
Maison Martin Margiela Jacket and pants
Cartier Brooch

On lips, Estée Lauder Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in autumn

Look 22

5:47pm
Jessica Stam

6:26pm
Valentino Dress
Converse Sneakers
David Yurman Necklace
Wolford Tights
Calvin Klein Socks

On hair, L' Oréal Professionnel Texturesmooth Retexturing Smoothing System

Look 25

7:18pm
Jessica Miller

8:33pm
Stella McCartney Coat and sweater
Yohji Yamamoto Gloves
A. F. Vandevorst Necklace

On skin, Yves Saint Laurent Semi-Loose Powder Natural Radiance

Look 30

9:20pm
Natasha Poly

10:08pm
Comme des Garçons Dress
Yohji Yamamoto Hat
LaCrasia Gloves
Early Halloween Vintage boots

On hair, Frédéric Fekkai Glossing Sheer Shine Mist

Look 33

10:16pm
Christy Turlington

11:04pm
Calvin Klein Dress
Piaget Ring

On skin, Maybelline Shine Free Oil-Control Pressed Powder in ivory

prince and mercer

Amazing Kate

How Beautiful are these French Vogue Covers?