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Thursday, August 15, 2013

::Paying Homage::

Greetings everyone. I know, I went completely mia, not intentionally I promise. I moved out my apartment from Memphis & traveled to my new city Baton Rouge for my new found love, LSU! With that being said I could only start my post today with something of essence, great meaning, and timelessness. I felt it was a fun fact to write upon what intricate detail in which stitches us all together, culture. You may have seen, but not so much as noticed the connections between cultural garments, patterns, accessories, etc., to their true identity in history. Take heed.




These may look like another fling of trendy earrings right, wrong. These are a slight replica of something only our anscetors can really explain, The Eye of Horus. The Eye of Horus was believed to have healing and protective power, and it was used as a protective amulet. It was also used as a notation of measurement, particularly for measuring the ingredients in medicines and pigments. The symbol was divided into six parts, representing the shattering of Horus´ eye into six pieces. Each piece was associated with one of the six senses and a specific fraction. Below is a picture. Looks familiar? Try flipping the screen upside down.

 
 
 
I don't know how many of you have seen the movie Apocalypse, but that there, is sick!
In the movie, they emphasize the jaguar's significance to the indigenous natives and it is action packed! The main character ran for his life boyyy, anywho check it out for a deeper understanding. Quick, agile, and powerful enough to take down the largest prey in the jungle, the jaguar is the largest of the big cats in the Americas, and one of the most efficient and aggressive predators. Endowed with a spotted coat and well adapted for the jungle, hunting either in the trees or water, making it one of the few felines tolerant of water, the jaguar was, and remains, revered among the indegenous  Americans who live closely with the jaguar.
 
 
Looks familiar? Probably not. This is a vital symbol linked to African culture. Actually, it is one elite symbol in its own class. The ankh symbolized the spring from which flowed divine virtues and the elixir of immortality. Therefore to hold the ankh was to drink from the well of life. Its meaning represents aspects of life itself, such as "zest for life", "eternal life", or "future life". The reason for this interpretation is because the loop is the perfect symbol having neither a beginning nor end and stands for the soul which is eternal because it has sprung from the spiritual essence of the Egyptian gods. In addition, the ankh was associated with water, the sustainer of all life. It was nicknamed the Key of The Nile.

 


Above are other cultural inspired pieces. Do a little digging for yourself, and see what they mean. It is one thing to wear something, but one gets a different vibe and connection when wearing not only the item, but its purpose as well. Symbolism is everywhere, it is too coded, intentionally. Wake up to the meanings and messages around you, its time to decode.

Monday, March 11, 2013

Eye Candy

 
Walking into one of my many meetings at school, my friend Christina caught my eye. Thus, i figured why not blog about it on my urban blog? Her look is perfect if you want to dress down while still keeping it funky. What is she wearing?
  • A graphic Van's shirt with a fusion of loud colors complimented by lips
  • Light washed jeans acented with rips (which I do by the way!)
  • Low top classic Vans
  • A New Era fitted hat featuring the Invisible Woman
If you want me cover your look, simply email or phone me to be featured!!

 

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Fashion Mixer

At this very moment, I want to give kudos to all of the designers that entered this event. I literally went from booth to booth, hearing each designer's story, process, and struggle they encountered to be in their successful position today. No one in the room said that it was all glitter and gold, which made their outcomes income. As an inspiring clothing line ceo, these humble designers gave me such inspiration to conquer my aspirations. Enough of my life story, these Memphians brought it, when I say 'they came, they saw, and they conquered' hunny you better believe it. Designers included B Frank Originals, Legacy Styles,  Fresh Coach Vintage, Xeraffe, First Place Logic, FPRL, No Love Get Money, Chicks and Kicks, Genuis, and Mad Paper. There were also nail techs and make up artists, as well as hair gurus. Memphis Fashion is on the come up, and you need to be a part of the movement. Look out for this honeybee right here too, in the meantime go SUPPORT, SUPPORT, SUPPORT!!!





 



 
 











 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

2013 Black Expo

Must I say, my time at the Black Expo was time well spent. There were an array of vendors that came from make up artists to boutiques. This weekend event composed of a toddler paegant, a series of empowering speakers, and a car show. The car show was tailored to Corvettes, and hunny, those owners were not playing about their car. If you did so much to look at it, they were prowling you down. No shame to me though, I do this. Ha! I had a blast networking amongst these professionals, black professionals at that. Amongst them, those who stood out were PRPL, a up and coming clothing line, and Angela Brown, a hair stylist and hair guru.