Ready For The Floor

Alright y'all. I haven't been posting because in true form I forgot the power cord for my computer in another state and didn't have much access to computers for the past few days. Also, I shut off the internet in my place since I'm moving outta Philly at the beginning of January and haven't been there lately. So, the blog will still stay true to the content, but as the primary writer, I will be comin' at ya based in a different area. Plenty of visits will follow, for sure. New year, new moves, same love. So, the past week has been jam packed with friends, holiday parties, Sparks sake bombs, dancing in the best clubs, arm wrestling, and engagements with whisky. Tis the season! So, let's get it in.

FADED
This Friday, December 19, 2008
@ The Green Warehouse
941 N Front Street (Front & Poplar)
BYOB, Late Night, Warehouse Jawn
Doors at 11 PM, $10 Cover before 2AM


Special guests CSS! For just $2!
9pm-3:30am
Transit Nightclub
600 SpringGarden St.
Philadelphia, PA

Both of these parties go pretty late and the rain is going to slow down by nine. Trust. HAVE FUN, BE SAFE!

Quote of the Week

And it's only Monday! This came from my boy, Nick, last night after a quick stop at Bob and Barbara's on my way home from work. This kid is outta control. Too funny.

"Nobody needs white girls anymore, they are out of style. It's Obama time! Beige power!"

Nick, as a beige girl, I guess I gotta say I feel you on this one. Ha!

Pledge Allegiance

I'm really glad that people are getting into the election. Quite honestly, I wasn't originally all about Obama. I supported Hillary because of her views on health care and education. When she was dropped, I was bummed, but I am happy to back Democratic candidate, Senator Barack Obama. It's hard for me to get into politics considering the past two presidential elections that left me devastated. However, it is important to register and keep yourself informed. Disappointments are a fact of life. Get used to em. It is our job as American citizens to make this country better no matter what party you claim. The world and a whole lot of our own citizens view America as a bunch of idiots. I don't, I love the US. All in all, this country is ours and we have to stick together in order to maintain global supremacy whatever your issue. One Love Y'all. Oh, and one rule I totally abide by, when drinking, never talk politics or religion, shit gets heated.

Thank You

Just when you thought fashion was the epitome of superficiality, this comes out, quote of the week comes from Sarah Mower and Albar Elbaz:

Can voluptuous fashion stay relevant in an age of austerity? Can gorgeous decoration coexist with the need for something plain and simple? Ask Alber Elbaz, a man whose recipe for reductionism and all-out gorgeousness squared the circle with a unique flourish. "Whatever's happening now," he said, "it's the end of fake. What's not real will go. What we have to do now is make life easier for women."

Thank You!

Quite honestly, you and I both know that the fashion world is superficial. Just ask Karl Lagerfeld:
“I’m mad for books,” he says, sitting motionless behind his black Dior shades. “It is a disease I won’t recover from. They are the tragedy of my life. I want to learn about everything. I want to know everything, but I’m not an intellectual, and I don’t like their company. I’m the most superficial man on Earth.”

Just sayin. Last week my mother told me I was in the wrong business.

Back Home

So, I arrived in Philly last night at around 1 a.m from New York. Finally! It was a busy week traveling. I joined my girl Gill at the Girl on Girl party at Sway the night before in Manhattan. It was fun. I mean, we didn't get there til 2 a.m, but we made the best of it. Makers Mark on the rocks for me. Oi, Oi, Tone took our picture, a couple times, ugh. I HATE GETTING MY PICTURE TAKEN! Everytime. DAMN! But back to Philly, my home for the moment, that I love so much. I hit the streets hard today. I obviously stopped at Omoi to show Lizzy Liz Liz my new haircut. Yes, I chopped it. Severely. I stopped at Grasshopper, ladies, you really need to go in there for some AMAZING dresses and tops. As well as vintage deadstock Christian Dior shades. They do carry menswear, but I suggest stopping at Omoi first. Just sayin. Grasshopper is right next to American Mortals. Ask for Brooke. She's great. It is also a couple doors down from Lolli Lolli, a fabulous children's boutique. I also stopped in the Matthew Izzo store on Walnut. I was fuckin STOKED to see that they carry Surface to Air from Paris. Thank you!!! Forward fashions! I think I just get happy when people 'get it.' Also, Head Area, the salon in the back, my girl Ruth works there. Ask for her. Does a perfect blow out. I did stop in Urban. Please, take it from me, don't waste your time. Unless you are a super hippie and don't mind paying for overpriced Shwag. They do have good books though. Liz has better ones...


Enough retail! Now time for the bars. I HAD to stop at Bob and Barbs to see Butchie. He opens the bar and ALWAYS has the best shit on the jukebox. Jazz, Soul, R&B, etc. Don't fuck with him. He also provided the best comment of the week:

"I don't know who your baby's father is, but y'all had some good rhythm!"- Butchie after looking at a recent picture of Lola. God Bless him

P.S Butchie swears he is Lola's daddy... hahaha! I am a proud mami.

Finally, we ended the night with rockabilly bands at the Tritone. I fell in love with Rockabilly tonight...