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• "Ready Or Not" Exhibit at the Newark Museum

  

  I recently enjoyed a private press tour of Ready Or Not, a new exhibition at the Newark Museum that features the works of 40 NJ-based artists at different point... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2014 LIFESTYLE

• So You Wanna Date A Model?

  

  Meet P. She's a NJ-based professional model, not an Instagram "model" or a "video vixen" but an employed professional who has been on the cover of best-selling... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2014 LIFESTYLE

• New Music: Young Paris

  I didn't think I like electronic music, especially not with hip-hop but this track is certified DOPE.Rap | Electronic by Young ParisYoung Paris, aka Milandou... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2014 LIFESTYLE

• My 7 Favorite Date Ideas

  

  Feeling totally dismayed by the fact that dating is dying, according to Glamour magazine, and being a bit of a date fanatic myself, I found it necessary to do m... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2014 LIFESTYLE

• "Dear White People..." Hits Theaters on October 7th

  

  Dear White People Concept Trailer from Justin Simien on Vimeo.A satire about being a Black face in a white place. Remember when Black movies didn't necessarily... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2014 LIFESTYLE

• Sick of Men Telling You Smile?

  Street harassment lead to artist Tatyana Fazlalizadeh to create this video and series of posters called, "Stop Telling Women To Smile. Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2014 LIFESTYLE

• Jypsea Leathergoods at JC Fridays PLUS Etsy Craft Party 2014!

  

  Join us on JC Fridays, a quarterly city-wide celebration of the arts in Jersey City, as the latest work from designer/artist Terina Nicole, founder of Jypsea... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2014 LIFESTYLE

• Fashion Trucks

  

  Joey Wolffer is photographed in the back of her fashion truck, the Styleliner.Approximately 2 years ago, when a friend was researching starting a gourmet food... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2014 LIFESTYLE

• Get Inspiration from Artist Shantell Martin

  The work of Shantell Martin is a meditation of lines; a language of characters, creatures and messages that invite her viewers to share a role in her creative... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2014 LIFESTYLE

• Nyah Beauty

  

  Last Thursday, I had he surprise pleasure of dropping into the work studio of La Shonda Tyree's of Nyah Beauty, located in Paterson, New Jersey. Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2014 LIFESTYLE

• The Style Social in Philadephia

  

  Annually in Philadelphia, the Style Social brings international fashion to buyers, press and consumers in a local market to present collections that might not... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2014 LIFESTYLE

• BLACK DRESS Exhibition Dedicated to Contemporary Black Fashion Designers at PRATT

  

  Tracy ReeseThe groundbreaking work of 10 contemporary New York-based black fashion designers, both established and up-and-coming, will be celebrated in Black... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2014 LIFESTYLE

• Art Smith, Premier Modernist African-American Jewelry Designer

  

  Art Smith, born in Cuba in 1917 to Jamaican parents in Cuba. His family settled in Brooklyn in 1920 and Smith showed artistic talent at an early age. Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2014 LIFESTYLE

• Heidi Lee, Custom Hat Maker

  

  Yesterday, design alchemist Heidi Lee hosted a hatmaking workshop at the Brooklyn Museum. It was a great opportunity to join her to fabricate a hat of your... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2014 LIFESTYLE

• 10 Beautifully Simple Ways to Go Greener in the New Year

  #hzfooter9409730{overflow:hidden !important;transition:height 0.8s ease 0.5s;-webkit-transition:height 0.8s ease 0.5s;} #hzfooter9409730:hover{overflow-y:auto... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2014 LIFESTYLE

• Art In Honor of Nelson Mandela

  

  A man as great as Nelson Mandela inspires so many of us and all in different ways. Here are some of my favorite Nelson Mandela-inspired art and designs:Table... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2013 LIFESTYLE

• The Debut of The Brick City Design Market

  

  Every Saturday, in conjunction with THE VINYL SWAP, come shop mingle with the most talented indie fashion, accessory, and product designers in the tri-state... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Haute Hangouts on Halsey Street

  

  Halsey Street, without equivocation, is the best street in the city of Newark, NJ. As the land of my birth, I kinda feel like I became an expert on the city... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Citi Medina, Creative Director & Visionary

  

  "I truly believe that by being YOURSELF you become your BEST asset!" ~Citi Medina Following the exciting launch of Citi Medina's website for his brand... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2013 LIFESTYLE

• LIVE BLOGGING of Philadelphia Open Studios Press Trip

  

  I'm spending a jam-packed wknd exploring Philly's art scene--behind the scenes--on a tour of the hot spots, including amazing restaurants, galleries, and... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2013 LIFESTYLE