La Di Da Di

Yesterday I dedicated my twitter page to one one of my fave MC's Slick Rick. Why you ask? Well I've always loved the the late 80s and 90s era (90s baby woot woot! lol) and I don't know something about it really appeals to me. I was watching some early Spike Lee "joints" (Do The Right Thing, Crooklyn, etc...) and I was inspired by the fashion and I started sketching some designs that reflected this time. Soooo long story short I just thought I would post some photos, music, and some video clips from back in the day. Enjoy!




Slick Rick & Doug E Fresh - La Di Da Di (1985)





Do The Right Thing (1989)



A Tribe Called Quest - Electric Relaxation (1992)









Pharcyde - Passin Me By (1993)



Easy E - Boyz N' The Hood (1986)



DJ Jazzy Jeff & Will Smith - Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
(One of my FAVE TV shows to this day)

Dope People You Should Know | Fuze The MC

If you haven't heard of him than PLEASE get your ears out the mainstream for a quick sec. He goes by the name of Fuze the MC. Fuze has opened for J. Cole. Big Boi himself has said in reference to Fuze "...the dopest nigga I've heard all year...and it's July." This song is from his new project that he is currently working on. Enjoy.



I thought I should include this one too...one of my personal faves from Stereo Typical Music (2010).



For more about Fuze and to download his previous projects click here.

DOPE! Need I Say More?

Now the only thing I have to do is learn how to skateboard *grabs helmet and knee pads*...O_o

Let's Kick, Push & Coast.

Dizkreet | Power REMIX

So I was introduced to Elmo's blog today (not the Sesame Street character lol) and found this remix. In my opinion this is the DOPEST remix to Kanye's "Power" that I've heard thus far. This Ethiopian artist goes by the name of Dizkreet and there is no lie that this guy has talent on the mic. For more on Dizkreet visit his website. But for now just listen.

Old People Are DOPE!

Especially this guy. When I'm his age I want to be just as happy as he is. lol

LRG Fall 2010 Collection

Introduction to Fall 2010 from LRG on Vimeo.

Shot in New Orleans, the look book features their skate team, rapper Curren$y and graffiti artists Pose & Augor. The season consists of 14 themes spread through three deliveries.

Bite My Finger | Luis Morais Jewlery

See his designs at LUIS MORAIS and ALOHA RAG

I AM IN LOVE! | Louboutin

Am I the only one or did your heart just skip a beat when you saw this?! This great photo was taken by Julia Chesky.

Funniest Thing EVER! | Nardwaur Interviews Drake & 40

Canadian personality Nardwuar interviews Drake and “40″ in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

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Be & D | Gotta Love These Booties

The Cheshire Boot by Be&D

Melody Ehsani | New @ Karmaloop

For 20% off of your initial order and 10% off future orders at Karmaloop.com use REP CODE: TASHABEAN17

Hot & Fun | Perfect Summer Outfit.

Photo via You Can't Tame My Style.

More True Religion...

PAM "GOOD/BAD" | Fall/Winter 2010 Collection Preview

Photos via Highsnobiety







Now in store at SOMEDAY

I Like That Kitty | Bass Weejuns x Mark McNairy Penny Loafers

"These leopard print, penny loafers, which are a collaboration between Weejuns and prepster fashion desginer Mark McNairy (how many times in his life has he been called McHairy—5,000 at least I’ll bet), are so of the moment perfect that they are capable of making a shoe lover sick. Like gut-wrenching, sort of nauseated ill. You can put pennies in them, people, and they’re leopard print–I mean come on!" - Via Highsnobette

Vans Vault Chukka Buckleback LX Fall 2010

These drop August 1st and will be available in two colorways. Has a canvas upper, a buckle on the heel, and a canvas toecap.

Pic via Highsnobiety

Good Girl Gone Baaaddd.

Courtesy of Ruthie Davis

Va$htie's Look

Ok well if you guys don't know Vashtie Kola then SMH at you. Vashtie, aka "Downtown's Sweetheart", is an artist, music video director, fashion designer (Violette), and party promoter (mostly known for her "1992" parties).
While I was on her blog I came across this photo of her and I fell in love with her outfit. I absolutely loved how she balanced out the tight mini skirt with a loose denim shirt. It's all about balance people! lol

More Asos...

Melody Ehsani | New Shoe

So far I have not mentioned Melody Ehsani on my blog and I should be shunned from the fashion world because of that. To redeem myslef I have posted this sneak peak of her new shoe (directly off her blog).

"Style and Fashion Isn't Always the Same..."

I was reading some posts on Highsnobette when I came across this one.



"A blogger made an unflattering comment about Olsen’s head wrap at the YSL Belle d’Opium party we attended a few weeks ago while, Lois and I on the other other hand were totally fiending over it . Not just because the accessory in itself was to die for but because style-wise we got it.In her own way this young woman illustrated a deeper understanding of fashion that is not always ’styling appropriate’ in color choice or proportion proving that style and fashion are not always the same . Having worked a a stylist myself I can speak to proportions color choice, highlighting this or that feature. But, style is often is about how you feel what you want to express , the story, the glamour or un-glamour .Not always about having the ‘right ‘ look, whatever that may be.

Therefore, when the fashion establishment sometimes frowns at bloggers( not that they all know what they are talking about) I get it because to some extent , there’s a lack of knowledge of the history of where certain looks or inspirations come from. The head wrap for example was all about the true spririt of Yves Saint -Laurent who himself was Morrocan , featured caftans in his collections in the 60’s, made his fame by artfully contrasting a sexy exoticism with functionality, think Marisa Berenson or Bianca Jagger. However too many out there don’t even know …"

Golden Bear for Unionmade Varsity Jackets

via Hypebeast

I have always loved varsity jackets and felt that it brings a connection to your school. However, I am not on any academic teams nor atheltic for that matter so this right here is perfect for the not-so invloved student lol.

She's HOTTT! Point Blank Period

I saw this picture of Amber Rose on Fashion Bomb Daily and I have got to say that I La-La-LOVE this on her! It is super whimsical, fun, and the colors just catch your eye, whether you love it or not. However, I do think she is the only female I know that can pull this off. lol

Design Your Own Timex80

During my many blog searches, I saw this post on Highsnobette. Really liked the idea and tried it out. I must admit that I had sooo much fun designing the Timex watch and can't wait to order mine. Click here and try adding a lil bit of color to make that outfit of yours complete.

Janelle Monae | Style Influences

One of my favorite fashion icons Janelle Monae discusses her music and style influences during her interview with Nylon magazine.

Gilbere Forte "Black Chukkas"

Stumbled upon this at High Snobiety

Gilbere Forte' feat. Raak - Black Chukkas from Gilbere Forte' on Vimeo.

"This music video, shot in Los Angeles, depicts a typical day in the life of Gilbere Forte’s black chukkas (in which prominent sneaker store UNDFTD plays partial backdrop). Directed by Chris Robinson and Iren Brown of ROBOT Films. Enjoy!"

J. Cole - "Who Dat" | Official Video

Uhmm soo he's DOPE haha. Don't sleep on this North Carolina native lol.

Hatin IS a Weak Emotion.

SMH. Beanie throws Hov under the bus...again and disses Hip-Hop's "golden boy", Drake. Come on bro, public displays of hate is embarrasing, keep it to yourself. Dispite this, I can't wait till Beanie's "The Closure" drops. It'll be interesting to see what kind of heat he'll be bringing.

Music to My Ears

New music from The Roots is one thing you can't refuse. This is the title track from How I Got Over which dropped today. It features appearences from John Legend, Blu, Joanna Newsome, Phonté and more. Everyone should mos def go out and get this album.

Martha Cooper "Name Tagging"

Name Tagging with Martha Cooper from hypebeast.tv on Vimeo.

American photojournalist and queen documentarian Martha Cooper has a new book called Name Tagging on Mark Betty Publishing. In her book, she focuses on the smallscale canvas of graffiti...the name tag.


Video courtesy goes to Hypebeast.