Having recently watched The September Issue for the first time (save the boos and hisses– i know i’m late),  I’ve gained a different take on the infamous leader of the free (fashion) world, American Vogue Magazine Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour. Seeing a glimpse into Anna the person, and not Anna the deadpan-straight-business-ice queen-of-Vogue was great. I really feel like she’s a great spirit, and believing that, I want to know more… so why not go see her in person?

Of course I can’t just traipse into the Vogue offices at will (yet), but I (we!) can go see her when she’s out and about, so let’s do it.

Pratt Institute in NYC has  announced that Anna will speak at the school’s Brooklyn campus at Memorial Hall Auditorium on Monday, April 19 at 6 p.m. for a lecture that is free and open to the public.

Seating is limited however, therefore RSVP’s must be made by emailing events@pratt.edu by Tuesday, April 23rd. Media spots are also available (contact Amy Aronoff).

After the lecture, there will also be a question-and-answer session with Anna and who I personally believe is one of the best dressed men in the world: Hamish Bowles, European Editor-At-Large for Vogue.

The fact that it’s on a monday is a bit icky being that I live in DC, but I’m seriously considering a trip to NYC for this.

PNC’s what up!?

AR!

*Update* Now, that I’ve gotten to actually enjoy the video myself I can only say the following. I loved it. This video goes back to what music videos use to be all about-imaginative, visual delights that keep you intrigued from start to finish. The dancing was inventive (and reminiscent of “Thriller”), the acting from Gaga and Beyoncé was refreshingly sarcastic and witty and the visuals were a cinematographers dream. Lady Gaga usually has very crazy and out-there videos, and this one is no different. Great job.

Thoughts?

Cj…

Simply put, I love this song and really like this video.

Cj..

Here’s the video for Teairra Mari’s “Sponsor”

Surprisingly the clip is very polished. It’s a simple video that does what it needs to do for the song and has a nice small twist at the end. I hope this does wonders fro Teairra and the single can continue to pick up because she deserves it. Sucks that Gucci couldn’t be in the video though.

Thoughts?

Cj..

MESHworthy chicks are a sweet mystery. They are candy to the eye while also being provocatively exciting. They are elegantly flawed and effortlessly stylish. Always the object of desire, a MESHworthy chick is admired and hated all at once. Ladies, are you one?

Well, an undeniably MESHworthy chick is talented actress and future mother to my children Zoë Saldana. Yes, I do a post about her nearly every month, but I can’t help it. She’s captivating and her beauty intrigues me. It doesn’t hurt that she is fly and takes risk with her fashion or the fact that she is just plain sexy.

Check out some photos from MESHworthy chick Nicki Minaj’s Fader Magazine shoot.

I’ll never forget how I thought she was a imitation Lil’ Kim when I first heard of her….Oh, how she has changed my mind.

MESHworthy and Oscar worthy (winning!) Mo’Nique did the damn thing and MESH. is proud…Congrats! (Also congrats to Geoffrey Fletcher for being the first African American screenwriter to win an Academy Award).

Here’s until the next batch of the MESHworthy women in life.

Cj..

Tennis superstar, Serena Williams, covers the March 15th weekly issue of Jet Magazine.

Thoughts on the styling?

(pewn) – ->  AR!

Just in time for summer, American designer Tory Burch gives us the Jana Cafton. 100% linen the luxurious white cloth is a great addition to your sunny day wardrobe.

This can go easily over a bathing suit or even with a sun hat and gladiator’s for one’s day dress (swear I didn’t steal, it’s all so cerebral). Bottom line, this one’s a winner. Catch it.

$680 USD

Available HERE

AR!

“Rude Boy” is perhaps the best track off Rihanna’s current effort Rated R. The fun song is infectious and the island feel is natural for Rihanna and her vocals. Here’s a fun performance of the song at the Echo Awards. The robots in it are interesting haha.

Her performance abilities keep on improving, good for her.

Cj..

Teairra Mari’s “Sponsor” just might be the break she needs to push her career back into motion. I have been jamming the tracks for several months now and it’s good to see it is starting to do well on the charts. The video for the single will be releasing soon but until then check out the behind the scenes clip.

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Outlandish snowboard boots aside, Pharrell Williams is just too cool for school.

He’s sitting on the new chair he designed. Hmm…interesting.

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Sade has the number one album in the country. She also has snagged the cover of the April issue of Ebony Magazine.

She looks gorgeous.

Cj..

Okay the song does little for me but this video had me cracking up. Lil’ Jon is a hot mess.

QUE!?

Cj..

Marsha Ambrosius is a rare gem. Her vocals are so soft and inspiring while her music sings to the heart. If you didn’t already know she is going solo leaving behind her Floetry days. Her debut album will be titled Late Nights & Early Morning and releases at the end of this year. Here’s a treat for Marsha lovers…her short and sweet mixtape Yours Sincerely.

[Download Here]

Cj..

The Love Experience and Love Behind the Melody are effortlessly soulful masterpieces from singer Raheem DeVaughn. They both spoke to a sincere and organic form of R&B. They both had their own identities yet fit the mastermind of Raheem’s artistry. They both are two of my favorite albums.

A lot of people aren’t aware that next week Raheem will be releasing his third studio album The Love & War Masterpiece (March 2). I must admit I am very apprehensive about the album. I’m not a fan of most of the leaks I’ve heard including his current single “Bulletproof” though I must keep faith in Raheem DeVaughn’s artistry. I am previewing the album now and there are some promising tracks and I will just have to wait until hearing the entire album to determine if it lives up to its predecessors. I will try to give a full review for this one and I hope Raheem brings it, the man truly creates magic with his music.

Are you guys interested in Raheem DeVaughn’s next album?

Cj..

There are only two words that come to mind when I think of Melanie Fiona-gorgeous & talented.

I was surprised to come across this clip for one of my favorite songs from her album The Bridge “You Stop My Heart”. It was a Valentine’s gift to her fans and has me wishing she released the track as an official single with a full video. It’s great that Melanie is finally getting some respect with her craft as her single “It Kills Me” has reached #1 on the R&B Charts propelling her debut to sell more. She’s hard at work as she plans to release another album this year. Enjoy the clip.

Cj..

Vampire Weekend is dope.

Vampire Weekend‘s video for “Giving Up the Gun” is dope.

And I believe that’s all….

Yep. That’s it!

Cj..

The latest issue of French Vogue features it’s first solo black model on the cover since 2002, Rose Cordero. She looks absolutely stunning. The spread features her in military inspired fashions by Louis Vuitton.

Aisha

Sorry I haven’t been posting lately. Fashion Week is crazy! Bryant Park is a zoo right now! The tents are amazing, the girls are skinny, and these damn gift bags are DOOOPE!! I wish yall could be here with me, the shows are of course, incredible. Yet there’s still a meloncholy aura present in the wake of Alexander’s death. Yea, this is going to be a fashion week for the books. So glad I was here to experience it!

(Side. Eye.)

[ahem] As moms used to tell me when I thought I had an ounce of authority:

… And then you woke up!

I’m not at Fashion Week. If I was, i’d be snorting coke off Kate’s boobs at the Jeremy Scott afterparty.

Nope, still at Howard— D.C. Still trying to figure out how i’m going to actually give a damn about work after I’ve been out of school for 11 days (word to D.C.’s 2010 #Snowmaggeddon), still —MESHY. But I have been trying to keep up with Fashion Week via the net and twitter [if you want amazing Fashion Week coverage follow @GQFashion @Cutblog @womensweardaily @FashionWeekNYC ]-  and it’s making me feel like i’m at “the Park.” Between trying to memorize when the shows are, what shows to look for, who’s showing online, yada yada yada.. #NYFW has become a new subject for me [that'd be 21 credit hours now. You know, in case you're counting].

But um yea, about that fashion week. There are tons of lines im really enjoying, and I plan on posting some of them later on, but this I couldn’t hold out any longer. [Enter shoes, stage right]

What is being dubbed the “Glowy Shoes” being show at the Rodarté shows.

What!

No no– that was not a question.

Insane! Shoes that light up like some damn ‘92 Filas while still staying couture!! Yea this is insane, amazing fashion.

O and Emily…

AR!

That’s All.

Here’s the video for Letoya Luckett’s latest single (my favorite from her latest album) “Good to Me”

Simple. I like. Plus she looks gorgeous in the clip.

Cj..

LeToya “Good To Me” from Music’N'BS on Vimeo.

Today marks a sad day in the fashion world as famed and beloved designer Alexander McQueen was found dead this morning in London. Known for his modern and innovative designs, McQueen was a praised designer who understood what was new and next in fashion. Bold, experimental and daring, McQueen was a budding legend in the fashion world and him as well as his works will be cherish and missed.

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