Nov 13, 2009 -
When the Apostle Paul declared that women shall cover their heads during worship who knew a biblical commandment would have such a profound impact on fashion. Our for-Sistas dating back to African American roots and beyond to the mother land, Africa, today's modern Afro-American women wears centuries of heritage on their heads. "I think it's because it's rooted in the African tradition that says that when one presents oneself before God… that you should be at your best –- that you should present excellence before the Almighty," says Craig Marberry co-author of Crowns. Well even if you have no intention of dressing to the Nines for the "Almighty" you can't deny that Church Ladies bring majestic wisdom refined beauty to the fashion world.
As the early 20th century was finding it's footing Afro-Americans were beginning to enjoy some limited independence. "Sunday church services provided African American women who worked as domestic servants or in other subservient roles the only real chance to break away from their drab, dreary workday uniforms. says Michael Cunningham of Time Magazine and co-author of Crowns. The women typically went for textured fabrics, bright colors and of course the key ingredient flamboyancy, some of the hats I see today have it all over Liberacci in that department. A matching ensemble is also important to the outfit; shoes, pocket book and gloves but I don't need to tell you ladies that right ;)
Hats also served as status symbols.
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Dec 16, 2007 -
Everytime I hear this song I just want to rock out to it!lol. Will Smith is one of my favorite artists and I love the Men In Black films.
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Nov 22, 2009 -
For one week a year, Victoria’s Secret Angel Alessandra Ambrosio, 28, says things get so crazy and hectic, “I just have to find power from somewhere else to keep going!” she laughs. That week, of course, is leading up to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, which took place in N.Y.C. on Nov 19 and will air on CBS at 10pm on Dec.
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Nov 18, 2009 -
Nike KD2
Posted by HIJORDAN
The upcoming signature basketball sneakers, from Nike and Jordan Brand, have been receiving both positive and negative comments upon thearrival of detailed photos. Within the past couple of weeks, you havegiven us your two cents on the Zoom Kobe V and the Jordan CP3.III. Now, voice your opinion on the Nike KD2.
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Nov 18, 2009 -
Sarah Palin didn't put an index in her book. So we made one for her.
By Christopher Beam
Posted Tuesday, Nov.
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Nov 17, 2009 -
Robert Pattinson suits up in head-to-toe Gucci as he arrives at the premiere of The Twilight Saga: New Moon held at Mann’s Village Theater on Monday night (November 16) in Westwood, Calif.The 23-year-old British actor models off a Gucci MRTW Fall/Winter 2009 black shantung single breasted “Bowie” suit, white dress shirt, black tie with black leather lace up loafers.Make sure you tune into Jimmy Kimmel Live to catch Robert, Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart THIS Friday, November 20 — the same day the flick hits theaters.
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Nov 15, 2009 -
By Susan Wloszczyna, USA TODAY
Pretty-boy vampires? That's so the last issue of Vanity Fair.
Time for a seismic shift in the Twilight heartthrob universe as a different type of sexy beast takes over when New Moon rises in theaters Nov.
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Nov 13, 2009 -
Time.com has an article about the Twilight phenomenon. At the end of the article Rob talks about why he wore that damn hoodie all the time in Canada and imprisoned "The Hair" :)But what will be heard all around the world today is the part with Catherine Hardwicke. They interviewed Catherine as part of the article and she talks about casting Robert Pattinson, how it was hard to sell him to Summit and how Kristen told her nothing happened between her and Rob on the first movie....Wait....What?
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Nov 11, 2009 -
The Cold War Ended For Some
Michael C. Moynihan
But not for Cubans. The Miami Herald reports that Cuban blogger Yaoni Sanchez, one of Time's "heroes and pioneers" of 2008, was beaten and detained by the secret police, though fails to mention that her free health care will cover all injures sustained.
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Nov 11, 2009 -
In these days of hybrid cars and carbon credits, it is common knowledge that substances exhaled by autos and coal plants are harmful to our respiratory system. What may be surprising is the degree to which they may harm the brain—in some instances, as much as exposure to lead. A recent string of studies from all over the world suggests that common air pollutants such as black carbon, particulate matter and ozone can negatively affect vocabulary, reaction times and even overall intelligence.
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