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How The Flirtiest Girls We Know Get Guys

Saw this posting on Yahoo.com via by Glamour Magazine, on Tue Oct 11, 2011 

I've decided to share to all of our readers because ladies sometimes we need help in the "MEN" department. *currently reaching for my pen and notepad* So ladies LET US take notes :) 

By Kenrya Rankin Naasel, Glamour magazine

Attracting guys has never been a problem for Julie Wilson, 34. The Greensboro, North Carolina, native has been proposed to an astonishing four times. “My friends can’t understand why even so-called players want to run down the aisle with me,” she says. “And they keep calling me long after the relationship ends.” Wilson’s fantastic, but so are plenty of other girls—so what is it about women like her that men just can’t resist? What do they know that the rest of us don’t? We present to you: their secrets! Soak ‘em in, then do some super-attracting of your own.

Related: 12 Secret Signs He's Into You

Go Out Looking for a Good Time—Not Your Future Husband
Super-attractor Rule No. 1: Don’t go hunting. “Too many girls focus on meeting The One when they should be looking for a tasty drink and a fun night out,” says Amber Kallor, a 26-year-old in New York City who’s known for getting guys of all stripes—hipsters, bankers, sailors, you name it—hopelessly hooked. “When you’re out seeking your ‘penguin’—you know, because penguins mate for life—men sense that, and no guy wants or needs that kind of pressure.” Adam LoDolce, a Boston-based dating coach and author of Being Alone Sucks!: How to Build Self-Esteem, Confidence and Social Freedom to Transform Your Dating and Social Life (cheesy title, solid advice), agrees. “There’s nothing more appealing than the girl who carries herself like she’s having a good time,” he says. “Who wouldn’t want to be around her?” So buy your own martini, and enjoy yourself.That’s penguin bait.

Never Bash Other Women
Another insight man magnets share: Being catty will get you nowhere with guys. Men want to know that you’re confident. “Think about it: If you two start dating, he has a mom, sisters and female friends he’ll want you to spend time with,” says Marie Salazar, 29, a marketer from San Francisco whose male buddies are all in love with her (or so say her annoyed girl-friends). “Showing a guy that it won’t be a nightmare to bring you to a family dinner is a good first step.” Philadelphian Meredith Klein, 23, sums it up this way: “Someone else’s strengths don’t make you look bad—but being jealous and insecure does.”

Be Easy
We’re not talking Jersey Shore easy; we’re talking easygoing. Guys are drawn to girls they can picture having fun with in either a dive bar or a schmancy restaurant. “Men appreciate that I can hang with their friends, kill it at a work event and chill at home,” says New Yorker LaNora Williams-Clark, 32, who has been single for a total of three months since she started dating more than 15 years ago. “It boils down to charm and an ability to roll with the punches.”

Related: The Top 10 Ways to Wake Up Prettier

Don’t Dress for Girls
The super-trendy stuff you’d wear to impress your friends often leaves men cold. Guys Glamour spoke to gave the thumbs-down to maxidresses (“They cover too much skin,” says Rob, 38), rompers (“How do you even pee?” asks Thomas, 36) and harem pants (“MC Hammer is calling,” quips Kyle, 30). But you don’t have to squeeze into a Kardashidress to get his attention, either. What’s universally sexy, according to men? A woman in a white tee, cute-butt jeans and a pair of heels. Done and done.

Be (Genuinely) Busy
This trick’s not about playing hard to get; it’s about having so much great stuff going on in your world that hewants to be a part of it. “Women who are genuinely busy feel more fulfilled, are happier and are more confident—three powerful magnets for attracting men,” says Angelica Perez-Litwin, Ph.D., a Nyack, New York, psychologist and relationship counselor. Says Mickelle Jackson, 30, a school administrator from Trenton, New Jersey, who’s had more than a few male friends confess romantic feelings: “If a man has to choose between a clingy beauty and an unavailable average girl, he will choose average every time.”

Two Words: No Bitching
When your crazy boss is blowing up your iPhone after hours and your sister is insisting you wear pistachio-and-melon-striped chiffon to her wedding, it can be easy to slip into a monologue about why life sucks. Don’t! “It makes you look like a drama queen, and if there’s one thing all guys hate, it’s drama,” says Christina Nguyen, a 31-year-old from Minneapolis who’s been told her fun-loving attitude makes her memorable. LoDolce agrees: “It’s impossible to flirt if you’re complaining.”

See also: Fall 2011’s Most Wearable Trends

Let Him See Your Ambitious Side
It’s a corollary of “be busy”: Guys like women who have passions in life, so show yours! “When my husband and I were dating, he would always tell me how much my ambition inspired him to be better,” says Jessica Guberman, 34, a vice president of marketing and development for a national nonprofit in Princeton, New -Jersey. For Alexa Carlin, 20, of Wellington, Florida, fulfilling her dream of running her own fashion company caused a noticeable spike in male attention: “Girls who are motivated to accomplish their dreams show drive and determination—guys love those qualities.” Sharing your goals up front also affects the type of guy you attract. “High-quality men are drawn to ambitious women,” LoDolce believes. “I hate when women worry about intimidating men. If a guy is intimidated by you, he doesn’t deserve you.” Amen to that.

Be the Person You Want to Date
Sounds simple, but you can’t seek a man who is secure, self-assured and emotionally evolved if you’re not all of those things yourself. It’s basic relationship karma! “If you wouldn’t want to date yourself, then how can you expect someone else to want to date you?” says Lina Shivangi, a 31-year-old marketing director from Austin, Texas. Nadarah Butler, 31, a doctor living in Los Angeles who has never gone more than a year without a serious boyfriend, agrees: “If you haven’t figured out who you are yet, you can’t possibly know what you want in a guy.”

CoCo Chanel Exhibit

Hi out there! Today, we visited the CoCo Chanel Exhibit at the Mint Museum in Charlotte, NC. It was exciting to see how fashion has evolved since CoCo's days. CoCo also shared our belief that there is a grave difference between style and fashion. If the exhibit comes your way, we urge you to go see it.


http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/06/22/2399107/coco-chanels-timeless-fashion.html

Words From Revolution Mary

The hottest team on the streets would like to announce that Revolution Mary has been brought on as a regular member of the SVF staff. Her first blog was both powerful and popular. After today, Revolution Mary will be addressing you from our page herself. Check out her future blogs on the site. Now, words from this modern Joan of Arc 

"... You have a family? Ok. Well, for you and your kind, the revolution starts at home. Raise your kids. Be friends with your spouse. Make sure you are not raising delinquents before you try to save deliquents. Serve your spouse before you try to offer ALL your services to your community and country. Family, community, nation... That's the order."


MORE WORDS FROM REVOLTUION MARY: "... Revolution is breaking out all over America. Peaceful protesters are being arrested here in Georgia and all over the U.S. The mainstream news is trying to demonize them and suppress what's really going on. Peopel, stop "watching the throne" and watch and join the change/revolution. People all over the world are tired. Get informed. Troy Davis protest are going on (still), Occupy Wall Street (In Atlanta), and Prison hunger strikes. Take your pick. Get involved." Revolution Mary

A Marvelous Creation

About a month ago I was working an event and even though I was "working" I was able to wear a pair of my custom made heels. People liked them and I gave out business cards and that was that.  Now we all know that giving out business cards doesn't mean that a person will visit your site, all it means it they were nice enough to take your card. Well a week ago, I got a phone call from a guy I met at a party and he visited the site. He loved the site and the shoes and decided to show it to one of his clients (a celebrity) . His client loved my site and asked to custom make her a pair of boots. That probably had to be the best/scariest thing ever.... a celebrity trusting me to create a one of a kind piece. So I did and check out my creation. *currently patting myself on the back*

The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl

We Would like to introduce you to the new comedy series taking over the internet, "The Misadventures of the Awkward Black Girl. The are 9 episodes so far and here is one of our favorites. I hop you enjoy it just as much as us. We support hard work at SVF. Enjoy!

Look out Jimmy Choo and Louis Vuitton. SVF is coming for ya!

Recently I sent in a video for a BET fashion competition entitled "Lens On Talent". The video took all of 1 hour to shoot and another hour to edit. I scurry along about with my daily routine and didn't think much more about it. Well I received an email that my video was chosen as one of the top 25 highlighted submissions. I was also informed that the competition starts on October 17, 2011 and that the winner is totally up to "YOU". So starting Today we need for all of our supporters, stylistas, stylistors, family, friends, EVERYBODY to help get SVF video to the Top. SO lets fire this voting machine up.... You can see the link to the submission below

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The Image of The Beast: Selling Lauryn Hill

If it's true that sex sells/ why did Lauryn Hill/ have a head shot on her album cover/ and sold over 18 mil/ (I Am the Exception Mixtape)



Right now, the rap world belongs to Nicki Minaj. After shopping in Lil' Kim's closet and borrowing her identity and wigs, Minaj has bodied the rap world-eclipsing even male rappers in her mad dash for hip hop glory.



But there is one MC, one whom Minaj idolizes and cherrishes, who has not been outshined by Minaj's rising star. Lauryn Hill, styled L-Boogie.



"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" was the bar heard around the world. Selling 423,000 copies the first week (a feat unmatched even by Minaj), "Miseducation" continues to fly off shelves like it was dropped last week. No other CD in modern times has proved to have 13 year staying power. Lauryn Hill was a Beast!



Yep. L-Boogie had us all tapping our feet, thinking being enlightened was the thing to be. We never saw a woman so powerful- a woman who could rap with the boys and still be a lady. She was like bomb grafiti on the tomb of Nefertiti. She was classic.

Then she was gone. Rumors fly of her being cracked out. Stories circulate of her losing her mind. However, interviewers report that Lauryn Hill went into hiding. True to her refugee beginnings, Lauryn Hill was an opposer of capitalism and systematic exploitations. As the story goes, after "Miseducation's" huge success, Columbia Records poured millions of dollars into marketing and engineering in preparation for Lauryn's sophomore CD. The label also pressured her into other avenues such as print, television, and film in oder to expand the Lauryn Hill "brand". While other artist would have been flattered at these guestures, Lauryn Hill was not and, she took Columbia's actions as an intention to capitalize on and exploit her image.



So she fled. For years, we lamented her departure from Hip Hop. In Lauryn Hill's absence, Lil Kim ascended the ranks, lyrically grabbing hip hop by the throat and forcing it to accept the new breed of sexually liberated women. Now in the winter of Lil Kim's career, Nicki Minaj has taken the microphone and showered the world with images of fake hair, ass shots, threesomes, and lip services (pun intended). Minaj is a long way from her idol, Lauryn Hill.



But one can't help but wonder what women in hip hop would look and sound like today if Lauryn Hill had allowed Columbia to sell her image. Would dark skinned women get to audition for rap videos? Would twists and locks have a presence in the industry? Would lyrics talk about life, love, and the struggle instead of the "fuck bitches, get money" message it sends?



These questions can never be answered, of course. And though Lil Kim berthed a popular trend of rappers who are more interested in the struggle during sex than the struggle of life, and though Minaj has created a beloved lane for gender benders and personality disorders, no one can deny that something has been missing ever since we lost the rapper/actress who was more powerful than two Cleopatras, named Lauryn Hill.


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It's Alive. It's Alive: Claire Huxtable, Dr. Cosby's Monster.

Phylicia Rashad as Claire Huxtable

What can be said about Claire Huxtable, the iconic wife and mother of long-running, “The Cosby Show", played by Phylicia Rashad? She is gorgeous: a career woman who birthed five kids and in her 40s can still fit into a size 6 dress. She wakes up every morning with her face already made up and her hair already done. She cooks in designer clothes and cleans while wearing four-inch heels and pearls. Claire Huxtable is perfect. Her legacy as the first Black television mother to portray old-money lady-like charm and grace, without any hint of snudiness or pretention, has endured for almost thirty years. "The Cosby Show" is in mass syndication nearly three decades after its debut, and much of the show’s popularity can be attributed greatly to "Claire Huxtable."




But Claire Huxtable ins't real. She is a creation, based on and modeled after Dr. Cosby-not Bill, but Camille.



Few people know Camille Cosby; besides hearing her name in Alicia Keys' "Unbreakable", many have no point of reference for Camille. The reason for this illusiveness is that in the early stages of her husband's career, she elected to stay behind the scenes. After the family's financial manager ripped them off in the early 80s, Camille stepped in to become the family CEO and guide her husband's career.




Bill and Camille Cosby

 Perhaps her greatest touch can be found in Claire Huxtable. In the world of sit-coms, all characters come from "somewhere." The similarities between the two women are too much to be a coincidence. Camille Cosby is beautiful. So is Claire Huxtable. Camille's maiden name is Hanks. So is Claire Huxtable's. Camille is a triple-threat: mother/wife/career women. So is Claire Huxtable. Camille raised five kids-four daughters and one son. So did Claire Huxtable. Camille is married to Bill Cosby. So is Claire Huxtable.




To many of us, Claire Huxtable in the form of Phylicia Rashad is Bill Cosby's wife. Years ago, I myself was taken aback to learn that the two were not actually married. But in essence they are, as the very being of Camille Cosby was extracted from her real life and placed into the character.



It was important for Camille to be portrayed by an actress who could capture the image that the Cosby's hoped to project on the show. In an interview with Oprah in 2000, Camille Cosby said that people will identify with what they see on TV because it feels real to them. In the spirit of that realness, the Cosby's gave the Black viewing world a gift: a woman who lifted the thoughts of a nation. In a family, it is the woman who has the burden to impart culture and knowledge. As TV's first family for eight seasons, Claire Huxtable imparted to the nation knowledge of Black families that destroyed all stereotypes and culture that instilled pride. Claire Huxtable mothered the ideals of a generation, and thanks to syndication those ideals are still alive.



Now, in a time when women like Claire Huxtable only exist on Nick at Nite and TV Land, it is hard to imagine that such a woman could exist in real life. Well, such women do exist. If one were to ever need proof, just look up Camille Cosby.

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Behind The Scenes: Style Vs. Fashion 2nd Collection

On May 21, 2011 (in the scorching Georgia weather) Style Vs. Fashion shot the 2nd collection for the clothing line. At first the shoot started off very hectic. Only one makeup artist and hair stylist showed up meaning the models were waaaaay behind schedule. The shooting started 2 hours late. But working with the group of people I worked with made the day go by alot smoother. Everybody (including the photographers) came together, with no complaining, and obtained excellent shots. The weather was close 90 degrees but the attitudes were positive. With this shoot I was able to debut my Custom made shoes, accessories, and brooches which were not available with the first collection. Here are a couple of behind the scenes pictures. Enjoy!!!

Models
Briana Myrie
Kimberly Manning
Sadye
Franshon Fisher
Quisha E'lom
Chasity Peeples
Shannon Marsicano


Photographers
Richard Howard
Frank Kloskowski
Mike M&R Photography
Khiry Grant

MUA
Brittany Cherese

Hairstylist
Diamond Kelly

Stylist
Jecoby Carter
Marcus Smith




Custom Made Shoes from Style Vs. Fashion




Model Briana and Hairstylist Diamond sharing a laugh



The Stylist Marcus and Jecoby arranging outfits



Jecoby and Marcus dressing the first model Briana.




Brittany beating (its a term for applying makeup) Model Chasity's face




While waiting for hair and makeup Shannon shows off her ink




Model Briana ready to head to the next set. 90 degree weather dont seem to phase her




Model Kimberly, Photographer Khiry, and I waiting to cross the street. Just the dangers of shooting outside




Waiting to shoot




Model Quisha getting her facebook but MUA Brittany




Models, Stylist, and Photogs headed to the next shooting location




model Quisha holding a pair of custom made heels




Me posing with model Kimberly, Quisha, Chasity and Franshon




at the last and final location of the day.




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Chris "Rocks" the Motherfucker with the Hat with No Doctor in the House

So, Chris Rock has made the jump from the big screen to the big stage- and what a jump it is. "The Motherf''ker with the Hat" is a drag down, laugh out loud, grab your chest for breath hit on Broadway. Rock's infamous voice brings humor and distinct character to this production. In the play, Jackie, a recovering alcoholic comes home to his junky girlfriend and discovers a strange male's hat on the nightstand and that the bed covers "smell like aquavelva and d*ck." (Jackie's words, not mine). The plot unfolds as Jackie goes to his Alcoholic Anonymous Sponsor, Ralph (Chris Rock), in order to help him find "the Motherf''ker with the hat." The crowd loved the energy of the play that lept off the stage into everyone's lap. On this particuar night, that same energy drove Bobby Cannavale (the actor playing Jackie) to put a little too much into his perfomance, causing him to cut a gash into his face right between his eyebrows during one of his irate scenes. This incident stopped the production for about twenty minutes, while the announcer repeatedly asked "is there a doctor in the house.?" Unfortunantely, there were no doctors in the house, but a nurse practitioner from the crowd ran backstage to assist the injured actor. Finally, after almost a half hour of waiting, the production resumed with Jackie sporting a new bandage over his eye. The bandage worked well with the play, as Jackie and Ralph engaged in hand to hand combat with one another in a scene toward the end of the play. This show of dedicartion from the actors proves that the show really must go on. After the curtains closed, the crowd errupted with cheers. An inside source told me that Cannavale was rushed to the hospital right after the performance. "The Motherf''ker with the Hat" is bound to slay any adult who is in search of a laugh while in New York City.



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Beyonce Fever

As soon as I heard Beyonce was coming out with a new Cd I immediately become overly excited with joy. Not only is she my favorite artist she's my favorite entertainer. People love to argue and say Whats the big deal about Beyonce and I'm here to say its her dedication to what she does. If you go to her concert, she puts on a show. Her videos are entertaining without being overly sexual or too "weird". She's dependable. She never keep her fans waiting too long for her music. Beyonce always delivers.

Check out Beyonces' new video for her song "Move your body" Its a remix to her chart topping "Get me bodied" from her critically acclaimed album "B-day." Beyonce continues to prove why she is the queen of pop/R&B. This song is a fun as the original and gives even more energy.

The video is simply shot in a school cafeteria with no professional back-up dancers just school aged kids having a great time. All in all this record is sure to be a summer anthem.

The song is all action with incredible substance guaranteed to make you dance until you pass out.
 
"Who run the world....Girls" is also a hott new video Beyonce debut this summer. Its been a while since we (as in women) had a theme song.
 
Enjoy and you to might catch Beyonce Fever too...
 
 

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What Can The Japanese Tsunami Teach Us About Prepping For Disasters And Emergencies?

The Japanese tsunami is a crystal clear example of just how unpredictable disasters and emergencies can be. Nobody ever dreamed that a tsunami in Japan could wash cars, homes and people up to 6 miles inland. But that is exactly what happened. So while it is great to make elaborate preparations for potential disasters and emergencies, it is also absolutely essential to have backup plans. After all, what good is all of that emergency food that you have stored up going to do if a massive tsunami comes along and rips your house off the foundation and deposits it into the sea? Not that all of us shouldn't be busy prepping. Of course we should be. All over Japan right now the supermarkets are being stripped bare. Don't you think that many of those people are wishing that they had stored up some food? It is those that prepare that have the best chance of surviving disasters and emergencies. No plan is foolproof, but having a plan is much better than not having a plan.

For example, there are lots of people in Japan right now that are wishing that they would have stored up at least a bit of fresh water to drink. There are homes in Japan that are still completely surrounded by saltwater from the tsunami, and if those homes do not have running water at this point then the people inside are going to get thirsty really quick.



Of course bottled water flew off store shelves all over Japan in the aftermath of the tsunami. Now it is becoming very difficult to find.



But there are thousands and thousands of homes in Japan that do not have running water right now.



So what are they supposed to do?



Thankfully there are a lot of aid agencies that are working really hard to help the Japanese out. Hopefully everyone that needs water and food will be able to get them.



Have you seen video of the empty supermarkets in Japan?



That can happen someday in America too.



In the United States, even a minor snowstorm can cause a run on the supermarkets in many areas. If a major league disaster or emergency ever hit the food in the stores would be gone really quickly.



So do you have food stored up for you and your family?



Another huge lesson that we can learn from the Japanese tsunami is that a disaster in one area of the world can have a ripple affect across the globe.



For example, it has now become incredibly difficult to find supplies of potassium iodide anywhere in the United States.



In fact, in many areas even finding iodine or kelp has become problematic.



So what are the people that don't have these things going to do if nuclear radiation becomes a problem?



They are just going to have to suffer.



That is the way it is with disasters and emergencies. If you have not prepared ahead of time there is a good chance that you are simply going to be out of luck.



You see, millions of Americans have not become preppers just because they didn't have anything better to do.



We live in a world that is becoming increasingly unstable. Our financial system is crumbling. Our society is crumbling. The earth itself is crumbling.



Those that are not doing anything to prepare are rather foolish.



Many of those that laugh at preppers are the same people that have health insurance, car insurance, home insurance, boat insurance, motorcycle insurance, disability insurance, travel insurance and business insurance.



But they won't lift a finger to get some "food insurance" for themselves and their families because that is what "preppers" and "conspiracy theorists" do.



Well, a whole lot of people in Japan wish that they had been "preppers" just about now.



Not that preppers always come out on top either. As the tsunami is Japan, demonstrated, if a major disaster hits right where you live your home may not make it.



The truth is that all of us always need to be ready to "bug out" at any time.



If you got word that your town was about to face a major league emergency, where would you go?



That is something to think about.



It is also a good reason why we should all be encouraging our family and friends in other areas of the country to be storing up food and supplies. You never know when you might have to depend on them for help.



The truth is that none of us should ever be too proud to ask for help. Many survivalists sit back and brag about all of the guns and beans they have stored up, but if their house was swept away by a disaster what would they be forced to do?



They would be forced to turn to someone else for help.



The reality is that we all need a little assistance from time to time. Don't be too proud to give some help and don't be too proud to ask for some help.



So what are some things that all of us can be doing right now to start preparing for disasters and emergencies?



Well, in a previous article I listed a few things that can be done by most people....



#1 Become Less Dependent On Your Job



#2 Get Out Of Debt



#3 Reduce Expenses



#4 Purchase Land



#5 Learn To Grow Food



#6 Find A Reliable Source Of Water



#7 Explore Alternative Energy Sources



#8 Store Supplies



#9 Protect Your Assets With Gold And Silver



#10 Learn Self-Defense



#11 Keep Yourself Fit



#12 Make Friends



That last point is very important. It is key to have a network of friends and family around the country that you could depend upon in a pinch.



For example, whoever would have imagined that nuclear radiation from Japan could potentially be a threat to those living along the west coast of the United States?



Hopefully what the government is telling us is true. Hopefully the amount of radiation that makes it over the Pacific will not be enough to seriously harm any of us, but it just shows that someday a crisis may arise that could require people to flee to another area.



So if someday a crisis like that arises, where would you and your family go?



When it comes to preparing for the worst, flexibility is the key.



And preparing for the worst does not have to be complicated. When you go to the store, pick up a couple extra items that you see on sale and store them away. Learn to grow a garden. Read blogs about prepping. Talk with your family and friends about what they would do in an emergency.



One of the keys is for all of us to learn from each other. None of us has all the answers.



The world can be a very cold, cruel place. Millions of people in Japan are finding that out right about now.



Someday you and your family could be caught right in the middle of a major crisis. When that happens, will you have plenty of food, water and supplies stored up or will you be scrambling to survive?



As the Japanese tsunami has shown, disaster can strike anywhere and at any time. The United States is certainly not immune.



Someday it will be our turn.



Will you be ready?



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Featured Designer/ Black Heart Accessories

Since I was a little girl, I have been addicted to fashion. I like to set the trends, not follow them. This mindset is what sparked my enthusiasm for jewelry design.

One day back in November of 2008, I was shopping for jewelry, but couldnt find anything I liked, or hadnt seen before. Thats when my creative side came out. I immediately began thinking of business plans and a name. The name Black Heart Accessories came about because I was just getting out of a rough relationship. I consider my jewelry to be "avant-garde" because Im not afraid to step out of the box. I challenge boundaries, and create jewelry that is very different, yet wearable. Im all about originality.

I VOW never create the same piece twice. Although jewelry is my main business, I sell all kinds of accessories (i.e. Hair accessories, room décor, and car tags etcetera).

Name: Ashlei Shannon Age: 21 City, State: Atlanta, GA/ Albany, GA Price $5-$25 URL: www.facebook.com/blackheartaccessories

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Princess White –Creative Director/ Stylist

Princess White was born in Atlanta, GA, but she was raised in Augusta, GA due to her fathers military tour. She has always had a love for fashion, but experienced several disappoints when making attempts to start a career in the fashion industry due to the fact that her background is not in fashion. Just when she was about to close that chapter of her life she was approached by a high school classmate, Niesha Burnett in 2009. Niesha informed Princess that she would be starting SDA Talent Management, which is home to budding models, actresses, and dancers. Niesha initially asked Princess to be her assistant, but soon realized her talent spanned much further than running errands and clerical duties. Niesha then promoted her to Creative Director/Stylist for all projects involving the agency. Princess has been working with the SDA Talent Management ever since.

　 In March 2011 she was selected to work in collaboration with Derek Blanks/House of Adrene/ Ethnicity Models for the Vibe Magazine Project as a Wardrobe Assistant. . She lives and styles by the words of the great Yves Saint Laurent “Fashions fade, style is forever”. Princess is known as the “Thrift Store Queen” and the “Transformer” in her hometown of Augusta for her ability to make any item from the thrift store look brand new. When styling she uses exclusive vintage pieces that each model can take ownership of. Princess has decided to take her love for all things vintage to the next level. She is currently working on the launch of her online vintage boutique, which will be launch by the end of the year. 　　　　

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The Japan Earthquake: How to Help

The catastrophic devastation left in the wake of the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan has left thousands in dire need of help for the most basic of necessities. We know many of you out there want to offer aid in some shape or form, but are perhaps overwhelmed by the wide variety of options available online and offline. We've gathered a list of relief agencies and other donation projects with the goal of getting aid into the hands of those who most need it, letting the people of Japan know our thoughts are with them. Join Apartment Therapy today in an act of charity and hope…

Online Donations for Relief Agencies:

Japan Society Earthquake Relief Fund: Japan Society has partnered with several Japanese and American non-profits working on the front lines of disaster relief and recovery. 100% of tax-deductible contributions will go to organization(s) that directly help victims recover from the devastating effects of the earthquake and tsunamis that struck Japan.

The American Red Cross: Those who want to help can go to Red Cross site and donate to Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami. People can also text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation to help those affected by this disaster.

Oxfam: Oxfam is working to identify partners to assist people who are suffering in the Pacific tsunami disaster and whose voices may not otherwise be heard, targeting hard to reach areas affected by the disaster.

UNICEF: UNICEF's focus is providing aid and care to the children affected by the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. UNICEF has prepositioned staff and emergency supplies throughout the region to assist vulnerable children and families should the need arise, but your aid is essential.

Doctors Without Borders: Doctors Without Borders has already been dispatched to provide mobile medical aid in Miyagi Prefecture, with hopes of finding and treating survivors. Please note, at this point, the organization is drawing on unrestricted donations given to MSF to fund efforts, and are not accepting donations specifically earmarked for the recovery efforts in Japan.

Save the Children: Save the Children has launched an appeal for $5 million to help children affected by Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami, specifically with the goals of providing and setting up child-friendly spaces to provide a protective environment where children can spend time with other children and trained teachers.

The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army in Japan immediately dispersed teams following the disaster to the most severely affected areas where they are distributing basic necessities to survivors. These teams will also assess the damage to discern the next steps in their relief efforts. With 200 officers, 3,000 members and nearly 1,000 employees already in Japan, your donation will likely be put to work immediately. Mobile users can also text JAPAN or QUAKE to 80888 to donate $10.

If you're unsure whether to donate to an organization, we recommend checking their standing and credentials via charity research organizations, such as GiveWell and Charity Navigator. File any fraud complaints with the Internet Crime Complaint Center. Known as IC3, the Center is a partnership of the FBI, National White Collar Crime Center and Bureau of Justice Assistance. Also, call the National Center for Disaster Fraud at 1-866-720-5721 to report the fraud

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Album Review: Lupe Fiasco "Laser"

Is Lupe Fiasco on the verge of completing an almost-flawless hat trick of album releases? That’s what the die-hard fans of the Chicago MC may very well be thinking. In 2006, Mr Fiasco dropped the incredibly slept on Food & Liquor album, followed by the exceptional The Cool. Whilst commercially they didn’t make any waves, creatively, lyrically and conceptually Lupe’s two albums were heralded by rap purists, bloggers and anti-mainstream fans. Hence, Lupe’s third album was being touted as the final piece in the Fiasco puzzle which would cement his place in Hip Hop folklore and possibly win him the full adulation he deserved. But label issues (which included an online petition being birthed) put his Lasers project on hold. That is, until now. With more attention than originally expected, can Lupe maintain his Cool persona to drop ‘the’ album all Fiasco followers have waited over three years for? For those who believe change is good, the first ‘change’ from the prior Lupe albums is that the poet/spoken word recitals which opened each album are omitted. Instead, the track ‘Letting Go’ (featuring Sarah Green) provides an intro, finding Lupe scorning over the many plights in the world, which are eased by a soothing chorus. But from the assuring nature of the opener comes pure anarchy. ‘Words I Never Said’ is a lambasting offering, where Lupe’s unapologetic verses on the war on terror, the media and society burn into the listener’s conscience whilst Skylar Grey, the 2011 go-to girl for big hooks, crashes into the track with pain-filled wailings on the chorus. Whilst it’s meant to cause one to think, the excessively loud production on ‘Words…’ causes the message to get somewhat lost amidst its controlled chaos.What Lasers doesn’t miss out on is Lupe’s trademark lyricism; he remains on point topically and still possesses the same vigour and humour which was awash on his previous works. ‘Beautiful Lasers (2 Ways)’ is a heart heavy track expressing the pangs and toils of life whilst, akin to previous Lupe records, ‘State Run Radio’ finds Fiasco rapping as the voice of a dystopian, corrupt radio station intent on keeping music formulaic, artists suppressed and creativity null and void. But even with the clever spins which Chicago’s hometown hero brings to songs, what ultimately weighs down Lasers is the production throughout the 12 tracks. Feeling overproduced at times and experimenting with heavy and soft rock, the score provided is uninspiring; even for those who appreciated Lupe’s previous ‘experimental’ offerings. Choruses seem lazy, which takes the impact out of some of Lupe’s stronger verses, notably on the lead single ‘The Show Goes On’ and whilst concepts held together Food & Liquor and The Cool a lack of a concept on this third offering leaves the project feeling void at times. Lupe, in the past, has been compared to Nas by many and one common trait they share in this instance is the inability to pick consistently good beats to tear into. Nevertheless, we are still given moments to fully savour. ‘All Black Everything’ is impeccable; where a haunting production from The Buchanans provides a canvas for Lupe to drop stellar verses of a world which didn’t encounter the various racial, prejudicial events which have shaped today. Another solid highlight is the club-influenced ‘Break The Chain’, featuring Eric Turner, producer Ishi and the UK’s double time lyrical chief Sway. If there is one thing which should be taken from this listening experience is that any delay/shelving of an album will always have effects on its overall outcome. The Lasers we are presented with today is not the same Lasers which would have been offered two or three years ago. Lasers is far from a bad album. It packs enough barbs and cleverness for fans of deciphering wordplay to enjoy and it touches on numerous issues many would shy away from. What has happened, however, is that Lupe Fiasco has created his first ‘commercially aware’ album, which will arguably do more for his popularity than any of his previous releases. But for those who expected an impeccable creative record which goes against-the-grain, unfortunately another lengthy wait is in order to see whether one of the most exciting rappers to emerge will return to his ingenious roots. http://www.soulculture.co.uk/reviews/lupe-fiasco-lasers-album-review/