For once, I am not going to go on some random tangent about my life and I’m going to go straight to the fashion (don’t get used to it, I’m just happen to be in a state of internal analysis at this point… rest assured,  you will get some long convoluted post with the final conclusions!). Ok seriously, on to today’s designers:

For starters, I’m not fan of the word “Negro” for what I hope are obvious reasons, however designers Sebastian and Demetrius have done their part to create a strong political statement with thier line of stylish, thought provoking t-shirts.

“A dangerousNegro is a Danger to America’s racial paradigm, a Danger to low expectations, a Danger to degenerate black mentalities, and is Dangerously contagious to the miseducated individual. Are you a dangerousNegro or soon to be endangered Negro?” Dead Prez much? (Actually you can check out DP’s newest single on their blog, now that I think about it!)

dangerousNEGRO’s  mission is to help promote the Black Empowerment Movement through fashion and entertainment. DN hopes that by serving as a visual representation of the Black Empowerment Movement, the brand can help to inspire action and combat the apathy that has taken over many aspects of the Black community.

I loooove the goal digger t-shirt… if only switching mentalities was as easy as switching your t-shirt!! Anyway, they’re cool, so check them out.

check out their blog  or  become a fan on facebook

I woke feeling inspired… which is always a good thing. Especially on a Friday.
I know I have tons of emails to respond to and designers to post… you know how I can be though. For all of my amazing qualities, flightiness is not one of them!
Anyway today’s designer is Cali-based Kucoon. I am officially obsessed with Andrea Spratt’s inspired designs. Usually I have no problem picking what picture to post to represent a brand… but in this case I literally wanted to post the whole portfolio. Her stuff is off the hook! Her partner Sheila B. Andrea has created a lovely jewelry collection and the combination of the two creates a creative, unique and ethereal beauty. Kucoon is for the girl with a flair for the theatrical and who wants to create a little magic in her world. The brand uses organic elements like cotton, leather, feathers and crystals juxtaposed with the unexpected frivolity of stripes, ruffles and lace in their collections.

Speaking of ethereal beauty, you have to check out MAC’s Cremesheen lipstick collection. The stuff is amazing. So rich and creamy and lasts all day! I may not be a modest person, but I’ve been wearing the shade for the past two weeks straight! Love it!

Don’t even pretend like you don’t have one. Every girl…every guy… (unless he is one) has a friend who is, yes I said it, a manwhore. You know exactly what I’m talking about. You make plans to go out with him on Friday. He shows up wearing some “fresh” ensemble reeking of designer cologne. You arrive at the club (or bar if you live in Boston). He orders a Gin and Tonic if he’s metrosexual, Patrón or whatever the latest rap song has in the hook if he’s “urban,” and a good old fashioned Budweiser if a “man’s man.” You talk with him… you laugh with him… you turn around to get another drink and BAM! All of a sudden he’s gone. You search the club for him, to no avail. You step outside to call him and the phone goes straight to voice mail… and then you know. The manwhore has struck again.

If he’s a relatively successful manwhore, this whole series of evens generally happens around 12-1 am. If his game is weak? Look for this to unfold right around 2am (yes ladies and gentlemen, that’s when clubs and bars close in Boston). The next day he will awake, find his way home, fall back asleep. He’ll call you sometime around 3-4pm. As annoyed as you are for his unexpected departure the night before, you’re generally amused by his stories and you’re always glad that he’s your friend.

Why not reward your manwhore with a cute little gift from Ho On the Go (again, I just post… I couldn’t make these things up if I tried).

Ho on the Go was coined by designer Sunny Merry’s girlfriend, Tiffany Norris (yes Sunny Merry’s parents were hippies, in case you were wondering). S.M. was speeding out the door one night for a night on the prowl. She threw a toothbrush and a fresh pair of undies in her bag. Her friend Tiffany said, “Oh is that your Ho on the Go bag?” And thus, the idea was born. Today? Ho On the Go has an adorable selection of gift packs and t-shirts, sure to please your friends… with… shall I say… relaxed morals. I was going to dedicate this post to a certain someone… but I think I’ll just buy him a manwhore pack as a joke instead. Who am I kidding? He’ll use that thing the weekend after he gets it ;-).