True Beauty: Kimberly Sumner
In all areas of the world beauty is interpreted differently. For example in America our ideas of beauty tend to me targeted towards the external. We however, like to explore the internal beauty of people from different spectrums of life. Kimberly Sumner defines true beauty through her creativity speech and aura.
Major Lazer Hits NYC!
With the reputation to get the party started with ground-breaking hits (featuring artists like M.I.A. and reggae artist Vybe Kartel) — Major Lazer will be making some noise at Terminal 5 tomorrow (April 3rd).
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Cookies + (Skim) Milk Shopping Event
- Courtesy of Sigourney Salley
German Venegas.
- Courtesy Of Sigourney Salley
Secret Listening Party: Murs & 9th Wonder
If you’re in the LA area and you want to get a taste of Murs and 9th’s upcoming album Fornever Dropping, before it actually drops this may the opportunity for you. If you visit 2Dopeboyz (www.2dopeboyz.com) Shake will give you instructions to possibly win a pair of tickets to this exclusive listening party. But of course, if you’re super cool and know someone that can get an invitation, you can go that route also.
Murs & 9th Wonder’s Fornever Dropping hits the streets March 30th.
MP3 Link: Murs - The Problem Is (Feat. Sick Jacken & Uncle Chucc) [Prod. By 9th Wonder]
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Learn How To Be DOPE!
- Courtesy of Sigourney Saley
Welcome to the Peter Hadar show
Happy New Year from the TRACE Family <3
Watch our short interview with Peter Hadar below!
Five Questions with Peter Hadar from mikaela on Vimeo.
Missing Liberty: An Ode to Feminine Freedom
Tracing the Market: Sobral
(New York, New York) Last Friday marked the opening of Brazilian jewelry label SOBRAL’s store opening in SOHO. Despite the night’s rain making for a messy commute, the bright and colorful pieces showcased throughout the store (add: and the cocktails) had me longing for a vacation in Sao Paulo or Bahia. Recognized as eco-friendly wares (all pieces are made from recycled materials) each piece, designed by Carlos Alberto Rezende Sobral, is a vibrant and unique artistic display, that doesn’t carry a hefty price point (Multi colored Lucite necklaces retail at approximately $120.00 USD). Even with a wide range of accessories, the designer manages to bring his aesthetic to home decor via toilet seats, lamps, picture frames, vases and wall art all made from resin. Although this store marks the designers first large scale foray into the US market, he is not a novice. The designer has been at it since the 60’s and has retail outlets in Argentina and Paris, France.
In 2004, 2005 and 2006 SOBRAL won the Bijorcha Eclat de Mode Fashion Accessory award. He also was responsible for the sickening coned bauble jewelry that graced Karl Lagerfeld’s Spring 2008 runway. The verdict: Definitely worth a visit. www.sobralusa.com (412 Broadway NY, NY 10012 T:212.226.2710) Lindo maravilhoso!—J. Dwayne Joseph
Homage To Her
Whenever I am asked to describe the female hustle, I say “it is the most demanding hustle the world has ever seen.” This is not an attempt to dismiss those who consider themselves as such, but it is declaration that understands the high demands of her world. Yes, you may see her walking down the street in her prissy heels, carrying a designer bag, and looking as if she barely lifts a manicured finger, but if you took the time to tune in to her story you will discover that She is a lot more than those shoes and that bag. She probably walked (in those heels) all day, carrying a portfolio full of business ideas (disguised in that designer bag), while counting (on her manicured fingers) the many things she’ll need to do before the day is through. What some refer to as the ‘work-it-girl‘, she is not your average stick in the mud hottie, this girl is a force driven by the dream of establishing her own while remaining a lady. ‘Miss Independent’ is just a transparent title for what she is truly all about…
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