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Luca Luca Spring 2011 Collection

 Check out Luca Luca Spring 2011 Collection! I'm definitely loving the playful light prints! What do you think?

EVENT ALERT!!

 

Mark your calendars for this event! If you are looking to network and meet

Lavin for H&M debuts today! (U.S.)

Lavin for H&M is finally here (for the U.S.)...and soon to be for the rest of the world on November 23rd!! And I read that there are some "guidelines" that you must abide by at H&M...

Forever 21 heads to Fifth Avenue

If you are walking down Fifth Avenue and you see a building, with inlaid gray stone, tastefully arranged flowers, and tall elegant rounded-shape windows, note that this is the home of a new Forever 21...the Takashimaya building!

UP(and)Coming: John J x MOET Ent.

Wiz Khalifa x Juicy J: In My Car (The Puff Bus)

New Wiz. Enjoy. Thanks to @rulerofmyself for the heads up.

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New Music! Bobby Creekwater X Mickey Factz x Kardinal Offishall: Hate U 2

New track from Bobby Creekwater featuring Mickey Factz and Kardinall Offishall. Follow him on Twitter @BobbyCreekwater and check out his site http://www.ibobbycreek.com/.

Rooftop HOTSpot: Lobby Bar and Bistro at Twelve Hotel

Okay, I know a lot of our readers are college kids, or recent graduates, and we're still into the "Knuck If You Buck" type of venues. But I promise that if you step out of the box on a Friday night, and attend LOBBY Bar and Bistro's "Urban Hang Suite" at the Twelve Hotel in Atlantic Station, you won't be disappointed!

Women Behind the Music Kickoff in Atlanta

On Tuesday, @Style_Shari and I had the pleasure of attending ASCAP's 2nd Annual Women Behind the Music event.  The Atlanta kickoff featured a panel moderated by V-103's Rashan Ali, with honorees Kelly Rowland, Entertainment Attorney: Sandra Brown, and General Manger of Grand Hustle: Hannah Kang.  Did y'all know Hannah Kang was managing the Shark Bar at the age of 19?? Crzy! At 19, I was selling jeans at the Gap. She won!

Must-Have Item

Looking for a dress that speaks volumes?? I recommend this dress...and the good thing about it is that this company is overseas! ;) Look below for more details!

New Super-Model Spotlight: Wakeema Hollis

Wakeema Hollis, a natural born model,  is originally from Tennessee. We found this beauty in Vogue Italia! She lives in New york pursuing her dream...eventually you may see her on film, but as of now you can catch her in editorial ads and runway shows! View additional pictures below:

Elie Saab RTW Spring 2011

So I am already excited for Spring to come... yeah that's right, I said SPRING. This is the first time when I could actually skip Fall/Winter and be OKAY with it! Designer-wear like Elie Saab is the reason why I'm getting this first-of-a-kind feeling! Check out a portion of this beautiful Elie Saab RTW Spring 2011 collection below! It is to die for!

Steve Madden Buys Out Betsey Johnson

Steve Madden has increased his investment in Betsey Johnson LLC. He has now covered her credit debt of $48 million dollars and bought her trademarks. However, he does not plan to make any major changes to the brand. His new secured licensing with Betsey Johnson LLC allows him to

Yelawolf Covers FADER Magazine

Dolce & Gabbana's RTW Spring 2011

Ahh! If anyone knows me, they know I am a sucker for lace! Dolce & Gabbana's RTW Spring 2011 collection is the perfect-charming "signature" look for the Spring...Dolce and Gabbana have even designed a few dresses that will retail near $500 (which is great for their line). Check out the intricate silhouettes below:

SuperModel Claudia Schiffer Plans to Launch Clothing Line

Super-model Claudia Schiffer, has announced that she will be launching her own fashion line with an event scheduled for next month. However, the first collection will be released for winter 2011. This soon-to be fashion designer plans to launch a luxury brand that many can wear. In an interview with a news site, Schiffer stated,

Jada and Willow goes to Milan

At Emporio Armani's Milian Fashion Show, Jada Pinkett Smith was accompanied by her daughter, Willow. Lately, the nine-year-old has been a media hot-topic with her "unique" style and rhymes. Willow who wore long white and black lace-up socks she designed herself. Jada Pinkett Smith was reported making this statement,

Try this look

Pleated trouser pants are a great addition to your wardrobe. You can dress it up or down, either way it goes they will make your outfit chic and clean looking. Try warm tones for the Fall such as tans,browns, olive and even a burnt orange! Avoid having too much volume on top by choosing a loose yet slim cut tank like the picture below...add a sexy nude pump and your good to go!


 

Spotlight: New Model on the Runway

Anais Mali, a native of Nice, France,has traveled a long way to obtain her dream as a high-fashion runway model in the United States.  Her mother is from Chad (Africa) and her father is from Poland.Her radiant photograph ability makes her one of the next "top" models in line. You can catch her in the new Levi's and J. Crew ad campaigns! Look below for additional photos of her. 

Cali Connect: Kendrick Lamar x H.O.C

We all know how Sasha loves artists that are considered "underground." Well here's one of Cali's Finest Undergrounders, and no I'm not talking about green. Even though that would be a great name for some, right? "Hey can I get some of that Cali's Finest Underground? Thanks my dude." But neway, the artist I'm referring to is Kendrick Lamar formerly known as K Dot. I'm feeling his whole vibe, especially this particular track "H.O.C". Nice little smooth, chopped 'N'screwed-esque breakdown at the end. Watch the visual for it right here:

Bun B::Goodie Mob::Big Boi @Heineken Inspire Atlanta

The Heineken Inspire Tour stopped in Atlanta this Saturday. Free Heineken, performances by Bun B, Goodie Mob, and Big Boi, all made for a kick-ass day concert at Opera Nightclub. Lil Will and Blackowned Cbone also came through. Lil Will was a definite blast from the past! Cutty Cartel stopped by for his feature on "Shutterbug".

PICS & VIDEO INSIDE!!

Look of the Day (with photo shoot mavens)

Fresh and vibrant is how you would describe these fabulous looks! Me and Sasha spotted these trend setting fashionistos at Lindbergh Station and HAD to photograph them... and boyyy were they camera ready! ...Wondering how you can be "commercial print ready"?? Well, I would definitely suggest that you follow these styles! Check out their additional photos below!

Kanye West::Devil In a New Dress

Now, I'm not the type of music fan to listen to an artist and always say " Aw man, I miss the old :insert artist here:"(Even if I really do.) I like for artists to progress, try new sounds, such and such. But the latest "GOOD Friday" track that Kanye dropped on Friday reminds me of the old 'Ye. :all smiles:

"Put your hands to the constellations. The way you look should be a sin. You my sensation."

Atlanta's 3 Must-See Shows in September: Yelawolf x Big K.R.I.T.x Hollyweerd x Aleon Craft x Pill x Donnis and MORE!

It's September and guess who's having the best month ever? Sasha F. Thumper and Atlanta! Sasha because it's my birthday month (and @Louweezy99's!!). Atlanta because of 3 amazing shows, all in the same month. Doesn't get much better than that. Anywho, here are three shows in September that you HAVE to be in attendance at. If anybody wants to hook me up with tix or "hook-ups" to these events as a bday gift, feel freee!!

NEW Music: Wiz Khalifa f/ J.A.E. x Black & Yellow

Got some new Wiz Khalifa for ya. Black & Yellow featuring J.A.E. Enjoy!

New Music!! Big K.R.I.T.: "If I Should Die"

Another one of my favorite artists of 2010: BIG K.R.I.T. So can I just say that the entire "K.R.I.T. Wuz Here" mixtape sounded like a 70's blaxploiation film, reincarnated as a mixtape. And I love that. The moment when K.R.I.T. really won me over on that mixtape was the sampling of Dead Presidents in "2000 and Beyond". It was a wrap then. He had me. 

Fashion's Night Out

Today at 1pm, Atlanta's Mayor Kasim Reed and other special guests such as Janelle Monae, Michele New(FGI Inc. and Marketing Director of Saks Fifth Ave.), and Mychael Knight, kicked off "Fashion's Night Out" in Atlanta by holding a press conference at the City Hall. Atlanta's "Fashion's Night Out" will happen on September 10, 2010. Various Atlanta retailers will offer model showcases, DJ's, and giveaways.

Look of the Day

Want to be a trendsetter? Retro-styles like this fashionista can make you stand out! To get this look, step out of the box and try some of these key pieces: Patterned tights, oversized tank, boots, and wide framed glasses/shades.

Monday Morning Coffee: CurrenSy> Smoke DZA> Ski Beatz> Creative Control> KRSP

NOTHIN BUT US from Creative Control on Vimeo.

Happy Monday Guys! Here's a chill video and download for you to start your week off with. "Nothing But Us" by one of my favorites in the game right now, CurrenSy featuring Smoke DZA. This song might be up there on the list with "Address" as one of my top CurrenSy tracks. Video by the geniuses over at Creative Control. *Sidenote: Their visuals are beautiful, you should check out their vimeo page to see more. Here it is: http://vimeo.com/user471763*

Picture Story: N*E*R*D x Terence Rushin Photography x Cuervo Games

So, I'm a little late with this, but The Rooftop wasn't really on and popping yet when this happened.. But better late than never. Here are a shitload of pics from the N*E*R*D show at The Cuervo Games, held at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta on 8/14/10, by the amazing Terence Rushin. Check out the entire photo set here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/terence_rushphotography/sets/72157624735539054/with/4896658989/

Now here's a little story. So me, @Style_Shari, @DayyumGina, and @r0bynelise go to the show. We get there RIGHT when NERD is about to go on. Great timing. And the show is AMAZING! At one point a girl starts crowd surfing and she gets dropped. So Pharell says "HOl up, hold up! Did i just see a girl try to crowdsurf and yall dropped her? naw! not at an NERD show! Try it again!" So the same girl starts crowdsurfing again, and this time everybody was determined that ol girl was NOT gonna fall until she had worked her way through the whole crowd. Pharell even "suggested" that everybody start a moshpit. That's my kind of entertainer right there. But I guess I shouldn't expect anything less from a dude who wrote the line "It's a raw night, who wants to bar fight??"

MONSTER! Kanye West x Jay Z x Rick Ross x Nicki Minaj x Bon Iver

Kanye tweeted on Friday that he and Jay Z are releasing a 5 song album "Watch the Throne." Here's the second single, "Monster." 1st single being the Power Remix with Jay Z and Swizz Beatz.


Download/Listen to Monster here: http://usershare.net/3glczeay95kv

Footwear Must-have

Christian Louboutin Bridget Black

Womenswear: Must-have Item

AIKO Kusama Top- $125

Menswear Must-have Looks

If you haven't already... men, please check out Zara's Fall items in store now! Zara's sleek clean lines will have you polished and ready to take on this autumn/winter season! Extended collars and structured cuts will put "elite" fashion gurus, like yourself, on another level. See additional pictures below.

Your Trend Passport

With leather coming back as a must-have item, leather pieces such as skirts and cropped leather tops will be a definite trend. So don't just stick to the "normal" leather tights and jackets this year...add some versatility to your wardrobe's leather collection!

Retail NEWS

Speaking of American Apparel... It has been reported that American Apparel INC. stock price is continuing to decline. Investors are no longer confident in American Apparel's financial future. The shares have dropped 21.3% as of a week ago. The chief executive officer, Dov Charney, has 6 to 15 months to get the company together. In efforts to address their financial issues, American Apparel INC. plans to:

Look of the Day

This fabulous American Apparel shopper loves comfortable styles with a pop of print! Key pieces: leggings, hot pair of booties, and a printed accessory.

Atlanta's TAKERS premiere... and the VIP after"party"

The movie premiere for Takers happened two days ago... the "best" of the best(side-eye) came out to support the film at the red carpet premiere in Atlantic Station. Some of the cast unfortunately was not present...but I was definitely please to know that the amazingly-handsome Paul Walker had stopped by my city! And of course my other favorites... TI and Michael Ealy... I attended the VIP after"party" for the premiere that was held in a beautiful building. Yes, complimentary hors d'oeuvres was served and champagne/wine was flowing...but that was about it. I will say I appreciated to see TI(+Tiny of course...) and Michael Ealy there, but I heard that Paul Walker had to unfortunately leave after the red-carpet premiere.

A few other notable people came to attend, but I was overall disappointed in the vibe. At one point of time, people knew how to enjoy themselves at parties, regardless of their "status", but now it's all about just saying you went I guess...I mean, for one, I kinda feel like the exclusivity may be a problem anyways when it comes to events like these, but then again I've actually attended other "exclusive" events that were extremely fun. Well who knows... overall I will give the vip after"party" a one thumbs up.

TAKERS IS NOW OUT IN THEATERS...

Straight Premium Gas...Nate Walka's Listening Party

So about 10 days ago, I got the pleasure to assist with & attend Nate Walka's listening party... I can definitely say I appreciate the hard work that music gurus put in to perfect their craft. On that day, I stepped into the shoes of a real music maestro. Getting up in the morning at 7am to go perform on Good Day Atlanta.. then going to radio shows.. and THEN performing at your listening party all the way down til 11pm?!?... def. feels like your life is always on the go! But that experience made me develop a deeper understanding to the choice of a fast-pace lifestyle. Some individuals feed off of that "hustle and bustle" vibe. The more work they get, the more energy they will have to complete that "next step" to their goal... So as long as you're passionate about what you love to do, then that will forever be the only "premium gas" you'll need!...even though..every now and then you may need an oil change at the shop to get you up and back going again!

if you haven't already listen to Grammy-winning producer/singer/song-writer Nate Walka...please check out his new personal music! It's extremely eclectic! And I think Sasha would def. approve!

New Rick Ross "KING BOSS"

:in my Smokie from Friday voice: Dammmmmnnn Ricky!! Didn't even give us time to recuperate from the summertime, rideout masterpiece that was "Teflon Don" before he hit us with this. I'm not mad at him. AT ALL. Check out the new track, King Boss. Supposedly Ricky Rozay is going in on Slim Thug with this line:

" She dated Slim Thug, but now she f*ck with me, She finally made it to the biggest boss, luckily"

But Sasha F. Thumper doesn't support or entertain rap beefs. I support music.
Download and Listen Here: http://usershare.net/p702rev7ja21

GLAM Zone: WWD & Kristen Bell

WWD did a shoot with Kristen Bell for their Accessories publication this month, and Kristen looks absolutely FAB! Who knew she had such a fierce inner-fashionista side?! ..Check out these additional photos from her shoot!

Retail NEWS

Urban Outfitters INC. is reported to have had a large increase in earnings this month. The company is expecting to open 35 stores in their fiscal 2011 year! There will be an accessories-only store for Anthropologie which will open in the third quarter, and half of the accesories-only store will be filled with shoes!

Your Trend Passport

The military and aviator trend is back again. With the gold detailing and sharp cuts, there are many ways you can wear this trend. This fashion-foward "ready to battle" wear is a must have key look to add to your wardrobe! ...The question is how will you decide to "re-invent" this recycling trend for the upcoming season? Look below at Giselle's Vogue shoot to see how she added her twist to the military look.

Look of the Day

Are you a vintage bombshell?? We ran into this stylish avid Lil Five Points shopper! Key pieces for this outfit: Fedora, off the shoulder t-shirt, and distressed and ripped shorts/jeans.

"What Up" Pimp C ft. Drake and Bun B

2 Legends + 1 Legend in the Making on 1 Track= Hot Sh*t. You already know this gets "Sasha's 2 Thumbs Up". Available October 5, 2010 on Pimp C's album "The Naked Soul of Sweet Jones".

Downloade Here: http://usershare.net/aup92x5o9yfa

Don't Talk About It, Be About It

A couple of weeks ago Shari and I, my partner and one of my best friends since 6th grade/2000, decided to go chill at Sip. Chai Tea Lattes over ice, on deck! After a few minutes Shari says “Girl, you know we should start a blog.” I loved the idea. The only thing left to figure out, was our topic. She loves Fashion. I love Music. And not only do I love music, but I love putting people on to music that they’ve never heard before. Bow, there you have it. Simple. Fashion + Music.

Next step: Name of the blog. We’re looking out the window, and I throw out the word Skyline. Shari turns that into rooftop. The Rooftop! Who doesn’t love a downtown rooftop?? Standing on top of a building, white sofas all around, music blasting, drinks, maybe a pool, looking out over the city you plan on conquering. And not on some pretentious Diddy-esque type vibe, but just you and the people you truly love to be around, and share time with. Girls with cut-off shorts on, and dudes with tattoo sleeves and dreads.

So here’s the setup. Taryn: Music. Shari: Fashion. Both trying to pave careers in Public Relations and survive during this Post-Grad period, in the city that I love: Atlanta. I like to imagine that we’re two ninja assassins on a mission, and Shari’s weapon is her amazing sense of style, and a pair of razor sharp heels that she can kill you with, while my weapon is a sword. No gimmicks or trick weapons for me. Just straight slicing and dicing dudes. Then I walk away from the scene in slow motion, all black everything, 5 inch heels, and hair blowing in the wind. Where’d the wind come from?? Who knows. But back to our regularly scheduled programming.

My favorite artists are Ray J, Vanilla Ice, and Young Berg. Just kidding! You were about to exit off this page, weren’t you?? But yeah, I’m not going to list my favorite artists [:cough: OutKast, the whole Dungeon Family, Organized Noize :cough:] because we’ll be here all day. And as a dude once told me about myself, “you don’t like to talk about it, you like to be about it.” So since you’ll be visiting our blog at least once a week (RIGHT?? Right!), you’ll eventually get a feel for the artists that inspire me. For now, just know that my first love in life has been and will always be MUSIC. When I was younger I played the violin, and ever since then, it’s been a wrap. I have amazing memories of riding around in my mom’s ‘89 Tercel listening to Goodie Mob’s “Get Rich to This”, riding in my aunt’s ’96 Maxima listening to Bootsy Collins, any and everything produced by Timbaland, and soaking up her love for all things Prince. I may not be a musician, but I’m definitely a certified Music Connoisseur.

I’m excited about this venture, and about the chance to share this time in my life with people that are just as passionate about music as I am. In the words of Wiz Khalifa: inhale “Yeahhh BITCH” exhale."


--Taryn aka Sasha F. Thumper

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The Runway

THE RUNWAY

As a recent Economics and Management & Organization graduate from Spelman College, I have continued to make my presence known in the fashion + pr industry.

...I bet you’re wondering how I got into fashion/pr? Doesn’t make sense, right?

Well, fashion was my true high school sweetheart…after all, that’s when I really started thinking about working in the industry (even though I was drawing clothes on the playground when I was a child). Back then; I would sneak to go visit my friend’s mother at her boutique down the street from school… But who knew, that later down the road I would get to realize that the fashion industry was not for the timid and weak…

I didn’t start on my first REAL inside track to the “industry” until my junior year of college. I was a rep for a few LA and NY fashion brands in a showroom at the Atlanta Apparel Mart. At first, I ABSOLUTELY hated the constant pressure of buyers wanting this and that, while also messing up the showroom…but I eventually got used to it after a while.

The next year, I quickly adapted to the fast pace industry and became a stylist assistant for a high-profile image development firm, which I still currently create look books and assist with editorial pulls for. I got the first taste of “tending” to A-list clients…and believe it or not, I can count on one hand how many times people TRIED to belittle me.

I soon became a workaholic and decided to ALSO currently take on a position as the senior PR assistant to an Atlanta-based pr agency that specializes in fashion, beauty, entertainment, and lifestyle. And since then, I have continued to master my craft in my own lane… As a rebel in heels, I am challenging the “fashion degree only” ideology and strategically making my way into the Garment District of NYC, even if I have to go through H*LL. …So watch and learn from my runway.

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"Hard work and focus has taken me pretty far, my ability out numbers many...I did not wake up one day randomly and just decide to do this... this is who I am, and always will be."- Shari