assataSAYS....: March 2008

Monday, March 31, 2008

it doesn't say...

21 and older but since I'm probably going to be working that day anyway and probably won't go, I'm going to assume it is.

Mass Appeal is releasing their 50th issue and they're celebrating the release with a party at Rebel. Killer Mike and the cuteness that is K.I.D Cudi will be performing.

Thursday, April 10, 2008
10pm to 4am
Rebel NYC
251 West 30th Street
btwn 7th & 8th Avenue

And here's a mini update on me. By putting it on my blog, I'm making this official which means I can't go back on my word. I will NOT be going to summer school this year. I'm kind of sad because I wont be so far ahead of the game anymore but I'll finally get a chance to relax. This also means that I will DEFINITELY be partying it up this summer. With only work to worry about, I can do as I please without any real stress. UM HUM! SEE YOU THIS SUMMER!!!!

I try not to post..

things if I'm not sure of their validity but I didn't want to leave you guys out in the cold about this one. Supposedly, N.E.R.D. is having a video shoot.

We all know that one of the songs from their upcoming album was leaked or released or whatever. (In case you've been living under a rock, click here to hear it.) Well I'm guessing that this shoot is for that song.

I know the pic is kinda tiny but it's basically asking for skater dudes and loose chicks. It also says to send photos to nerdcasting@gmail.com.

For some reason, I find this to be shady. I don't know why. Just a gut feeling. I'm going to try to find out from my sources whether or not this is legit. Otherwise, I advise you guys to proceed with caution. If you do end up getting picked or going or whatever, try to take some pics and let us know how it went.
Thanks Stef for the info!

I told you guys...

about these Warehouse Sales before. They're supposed to be a big deal as far as the sales you can get on premium denim and other designer items.

Thursday, April 24, 2008 - Saturday, April 26, 2008
The Metropolitan Pavilion
125 West 18th Street
Btw. 6th and 7th Avenues
4th Floor
New York, NY 10011

The sale will also take place in Chicago and Ohio in the coming weeks. For more info on those sites, click here. You must RSVP here before you can attend. HAPPY SHOPPING!

I'm sorry my posts....

have been light but I just got back from my vacation in Trinidad the other day. I've been trying to catch up with my life back here in New York so I won't be posting too heavy until the weekend rolls back around.

To cheer you up, here are some April Fool's Pranks to get you through...

"Me and the two other girls in our office scraped out the cream on Oreo cookies and replaced it with toothpaste (and we colored it orange for Halloween). We arranged it all on a plate really nicely, with other candy, and took it down to the other depts. They laughed but told us they would be on the lookout next year!" -- via Asylum

via Asylum
Ctrl + Alt + the down arrow key should do the trick.

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Collecther is having...

another sale this weekend!

All coats and boots are just $20. All the other winter items will be marked down 30%.

Saturday, March 29, 2008
Collecther
306 Franklin Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238

That isn't the only thing going on with Collecther. They've extended their work week from 4 days to 6. Now they're open Tuesday through Sunday. They've also turned Sunday into a kid-friendly day. Here's what I got from the e-mail update.

"Bring out the collecther in that little one who begs to wear your shoes
and play in your make up! Now there's a day just for them. Sundays from
11:30-6:30, collecther kids get to play and you and your friends get to hang
out kid free for 2hours! Book your reservation today. 718-484-9101 or email
us @ collectherkids@gmail.com"

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

for some reason....

Mama is looking real familiar.

Mama (photo via nitro:licious)

10Deep

I don't know why but there seems to be a lot of copying going on. Or maybe its's just that "great minds think alike." I noticed the similarities right away and of course, 10Deep did it first. You can peep the rest of the stuff from Mama's Spring 2008 line here.

Monday, March 24, 2008

the new york times has....

so much to offer. I found this article in the style section the other day on RateMyProfessor.com and I found it really interesting. For all of you who don't know what RateMyProfessor.com is, it's a site where you can rate the professors you've had and read the ratings of the professors you may get before registering for their class. That way you know what to expect and who to avoid.

"When scholars were recently given the chance to refute student criticism posted
on the Web site RateMyProfessors.com, a cult-hit television series, “Professors
Strike Back,” was born. The show, which has professors responding on camera to
undergraduate gripes such as “boring beyond belief,” made its debut in October
on mtvU, a 24-hour network broadcast to more than 7.5 million students on
American college campuses." -- via NYTimes.com

"When David Linton, a communication-arts professor at Marymount Manhattan
College, was asked in “Professors Strike Back” to respond to a student who said
his class was 'not a happy learning experience,' he said in part: 'What the hell
does that mean? Who the hell said it was supposed to happy? I hope it’s good. I
hope it’s stimulating.'" -- via NYTimes.com

I don't have the patience to sit and write any reviews on professors. I know that my opinion will be biased and everyone's expeience with a professor is different. I do try to read the reviews before the semester starts. I don't get mtvU and I dont't think anyone else who lives at home gets it either. If you've seen Professors Strike Back, drop a line and let the rest of us know how it is.

Sunday, March 23, 2008

this is the...

truth!

Original - DJ Neil Armstrong

Just go get it. Click here to buy. Meka put me on again. I swear that man is like a freakin' library.

Saturday, March 22, 2008

GUESS THAT SAMPLE!

This one is more of a lyrical sample. I'm not so much into music and lyrical composition so I wont pretend to be. I'm sure that some of you will be able to pick up on this one though. As soon as I heard the original, I was able to figure it out. ENJOY!

That's right. It's "Big Homie" again(that is what you guys call him , right?). I don't know if I'm using the right term but he sampled Slick Rick's form with many parts of this song. Take a listen.

Friday, March 21, 2008

the New York...

Auto Show starts today!

The show runs from today, Friday, March 21, 2008 to Sunday, March 30, 2008. For more info, click here.

I very rarely....

participate in any activities that have to deal with my school. I go 2 days a week and then I'm done. I do try to keep in touch with the few friends I have made at Baruch. One of those friends is Solace.

I met with him for lunch the other day and he told me that he was going to be getting a radio show at my school's station, WBMB Radio. I'm excited for him and I know it's going to be something good to listen to. To read more, you know what to do.

"We will be spinning REAL hip hop music, from the classics to some gems you'll be sure to appreciate... The stuff the regular radio stations fail to acknowledge due to the record companies paying for spins... If u wanna bring it back to the essence, tune in Fridays from 7pm-9pm on 87.9 WBMB The Biz or log onto www. live365. com/wbmbradio, where we will be broadcasting GLOBALLY! We will also be getting into the latest and greatest hip hop discussions/debates, fashion & street wear, hip hop news, album & movie releases, reviews, premiers, hiphop events, ect." -- via Solace

You can listen in here. Congrats man!

Thursday, March 20, 2008

TODAY IS THE FIRST DAY OF SPRING!!

YES... it's finally here. How exciting!! You know what that means... summer is right around the corner! You guys know I can't wait.

so Webster Hall....

has gained landmark status.

"Webster Hall, an East Village concert venue that has hosted union rallies, lavish masquerade balls and performers from Woody Guthrie to Madonna over its colorful 122-year history, became a New York City landmark Tuesday." -- via WNBC

122 years is along time. I don't know how long Empire Rolelr Skating Rink was there but they should have declared that a landmark.

Here's some more on WH from WNBC.

"During Prohibition, Webster Hall became a speakeasy. Later, it became a venue for such singers as Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie, and, in the 1980s, for rock stars like Tina Turner, Prince and Sting. Madonna held a pajama party there in 1995 that was broadcast on MTV. It is now a dance club."

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Def Jam is holding....

a focus group this Friday, March 20, 2008.

I've never been to one but I hear they run pretty smoothly. If any of you guys decide to go, let me know how it went.

Def Jam Focus Group
Friday, March 21, 2008
7pm
825 8th Avenue
btwn 49th and 50th Streets
New York, NY 10019

You have to RSVP in order to go.
RSVP: DwightLazarus@sprint.blackberry.net OR GENIEENTERTAINMENT@GMAIL.COM
Make sure to include your name, age, e-mail address, telephone number, the school you go to, and the kid of music you like.

Monday, March 17, 2008

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!!!!!

That's right!! Yesterday made one year for assataSAYS.com. I am going to take this post to say thank you to everyone who reads. Thank you so much for the love and support. Thanks for all the shout outs, comments and e-mails. I read ALL of them. I even created a special folder in my inbox for them! Thanks to everyone who hit me up with the exclusive exclusives. Thanks for all the tips and questions. For more thank yous and stuff, read below. To peep my VERY FIRST POST, click here.

If you guys have any other suggestions or want me to talk about something, just let me know. I'm pretty open with what I'll post especially if it's info I think someone can use. I'll try my best to keep the coupons and sales & event info coming. I'm sure that's what all of you guys are checking for anyway. You can e-mail me at assataSAYS@aol.com.

Don't forget to check out all the other blogs that I check on the regular. They're all listed on the upper left-hand side of the screen.

so 10Deep's Spring 2008....

lookbook is up. It's sad how nice the stuff is but it doesn't translate into enough pieces for women. :(
I'm still waiting to see what they do for us. I'm not so disappointed though because they are a menswear company. Whatever.

Like always, 10Deep's crew doubled as models. Kidz in the Hall as well as skateboarders German Nieves and Jamal Smith also modeled.

"The "Blue Collar Blue Bloods" collection is divided into two deliveries- each with their own separate lookbook. The first delivery, entitled "Champion Life," references vintage Polo, collegiate culture, and the secret cliques of High Society. Additions to the line this season include new styles of denim, rubber-coated fabrics, and technical outerwear." -- via 10Deep

You can peep more pics from the shoot below.

Here's more from their e-mail update.

"The Champion Life collection hits stores March 19th. Check 10deep.com and your local retailer for more information and keep your eyes peeled for Delivery 2, "The Rise of the Tenth Brigade," in the coming weeks."

You can download Kidz in the Halls latest mixtape Geniuses Need Love Too right here.

Sunday, March 16, 2008

stuff like this....

wouldn't happen if people would participate in after-school activities or get a damn job!

Thanks Dom. Sometimes I'm so glad I'm not in high school anymore.

Saturday, March 15, 2008

i was sitting....

here not watching America's Most Wanted and this commercial for 21 came on.

It looks good, right?

21 will be in theatres Friday, March 28, 2008.

GUESS THAT SAMPLE!

All I'm going to say about this one is thanks Meka. I need to start doing better research. Here's Jay-Z's Hello Brooklyn. Bet you didn't know this was a sample.

Or should this have also been a "Johnny-Come-Lately" post?

Um hum. That was from the Beastie Boys' sophomore album Paul's Boutique released on July 25, 1989. I wasn't even one yet! HA!

BTW.... why do people keep requesting me on imeem? I'm not on there for any other reason but to upload music. I don't check messages on there or friend requests. So if you've requested me on imeem, you might as well just look for me on myspace or something.

Thursday, March 13, 2008

For all of you ladies....

with tiny feet (or dudes with tiny feet), Kids Foot Locker is giving a 30% off discount to it's "friends and family" this weekend.

I'm right on the border between kids and grown people when it comes to kicks. I can fit a boys 6 and a half (THANK GOD!). I save bread when it comes to buying sneakers since I can fit kids sizes which are normally cheaper.

I got an e-mail from Kids Foot Locker saying that I should print the image above and bring it into the store to receive the discount. I've tried my best to edit the image so you guys can print it also. If you don't want to be bothered, you can just enter the code 2630 at checkout to get the 30% off the Kids Foot Locker site.

BTW... You've got to act fast. The discount will only be valid for 3 days. Friday, March 14, 2008 to Sunday, March 16, 2008. Good luck trying to read the fine print. If yo absolutely need to know what it says, let me know and i'll type all of that in for you guys.

HAPPY SHOPPING!

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

okay, so... someone....

was talking to me about Dora the other day and the villain fox Swiper. I really should be reading my psych textbook and preparing for my quiz tomorrow, but instead, I'm up looking for Dora videos on youtube. SMH

Watch this... it's short and funny!

Now wasn't that funny?

can you guys please....

remind me to tell you about the free prom dress giveaway.

There's a non-profit organization called Operation Fairy Dust which was created in 2002 to "provide NYC high school girls in need, with formal prom dresses. This gives them the ability to attend their prom with confidence, and an increased level of self-esteem." -- via OFD

I got one of my prom dresses from a giveaway they held in 2006. It saved me a LOT of money I didn't have. I went to two proms my senior year so I had twice as much stuff to worry about. I believe that all of the dresses that are given away are donated but they're pretty strict with the type of garments they accept. My dress was nice enough that I could have worn in to my prom. I was just extra paranoid about someone else having on my dress.

If you know anyone who is in high school and will be in need of a prom dress this spring, send them my way. I'm going to keep my ears open to find out when the next giveaway is. For now, the only thing I could dig up was the flyer above for a clothing swap they're doing. It's all for a good cause so if you have the means to do so, go and trade in some of your things for someone else's benefit.

Swap for Prom Cocktail Benefit
Plaza Too Boutique
571 Hudson Street
Btwn West 11th and Bank Street
Thursday, March 13, 2008
6pm-9pm

$20 donation at the door
Gift bags provided by Loreal Professional and Dior Beauty

Saturday, March 8, 2008

Mr. Parle....

since you're always asking questions above that thing they call "love" in your facebook notes, this one is for you.

"We invite college students nationwide to submit a personal essay of between 1,500 and 2,000 words that illustrates the current state of love and relationships. The winning author will receive $1,000 and his or her essay will be published in a special “Modern Love” column on May 4, 2008 and on nytimes.com."
-- via The New York Times

Uh huh.... for more information, you can click here. The deadline is Monday, March 31, 2008 so get a move on!

I found this mini-article....

in the New York Times rather intriguing.

photos via The New York Times

Are murses okay?

"The bag is the new hat. That was confirmed on a trip to Paris, where plenty of men had traded in their fur trappers, watch caps and beanies for handsome leather carryalls. Weighty and capacious, they nudged aside the canvas backpack as a totem of hipster chic. Some were purely practical, large enough to transport documents, spare sneakers or, if need be, the contents of one’s medicine chest. Others conveyed heaps of status." -- via The New York Times

Recently, I've noticed men carrying bags (aka murses or man-bags). I've been wondering, when is the line crossed between metro-sexual and uhhh... gay? I asked Raeana what she thought about men carrying bags and she said it was cool. I trust her opinion because of her experience in fashion design. Then I asked would her boyfriend ever carry one and she said hell no.

So if a dude is carry a murse (which is further defined as anything that's not ugly and isn't a bookbag), could it just be that he has style? Or could it be that he's suspect? Any thoughts?

I always thought that....

if people did anything 80's or 90's themed, The Retro Kidz were automatically cast.

WARNING!!: If you suffer from epilepsy, don't watch this video. It's not the revised version (if one exists yet).

Gnarls Barkley - Run

Ya know... cuz they can supply their own wardrobe and hair stylists. Guess I was wrong because I DEFINITELY didn't spot them in that video.

Gnarls Barkley's album The Odd Couple will also be in stores next month.

GUESS THAT SAMPLE!!

I'm going to do things a little different this week. This one was hard for me to figure out. I heard The Roots' Get Busy a while back and was dying to figure out where the "Get Busy Ya'll" sample came from. The video finally premiered on OnSMASH last night. Here it is.

The Roots - Get Busy

To find out where the sample came from, see below.

Joeski Love - Do the Pee Wee Herman

I absolutely could not find any real info on the Joeski Love or the song so uhh... if you know anything, leave a comment and let the rest of us know. And btw... The Roots' next album Rising Down will be in stores April 29, 2008. I think this is one album I'll be traveling to Virgin for on my break.

do you think you'll...

catch Fab rockin a pair of Crocs?

AllHipHop.com reported on Wednesday that Fabolous will be joining headliner, OneRepublic on Crocs Next Step Campus Tour promoting the Croc Brand. They're the people who make those ugly a** water shoes. They look like they should only be worn at a Six Flags water park (but not the one in Jersey where you know you'll be spotted). I'm talking a lot of junk right now. Crocs are probably extra comfortable. Anyway... here's what was reported:

"Hip-Hop star Fabolous and rock band OneRepublic have signed on to help promote the Crocs brand, an emerging designer and manufacturer of footwear for men, women and children." -- via AllHipHop.com

Fab and OneRepublic will be making their way to SUNY Albany on May 5, 2008. They'll also be going to schools in Florda, Jersey, and Connecticut. The tour kicks off on April 10, 2008 at Florida International University. For a complete listing of tour dates and locations, click here.

Friday, March 7, 2008

Shana said she....

has a lot of new spring stuff in and she's marking most of it down just for you.

Collecther, the neighborhood vintage shop is having a 40% off sale on Saturday, March 8, 2008. Here's what Shana, the store's owner and buyer had to say in her e-mail update.

"...for the past for weeks I have been traveling as far as North Carolina to bring back the motherload of new products, spring trenches, boots, dresses, belts clutches you name it we are stocked! Join us this Saturday for our 40% off sale! 4PM EVERYONE!!!! Plus a complimentary glass of wine..."

Uh huh... I'm still broke and trying to save up for my trip to Trinidad in 13 days so I may not make it. I hope some of you guys can make the best of the sale though. her prices are pretty reasonable so 40% off is a good deal for some quality vintage pieces. You can check out some of the things Collecther has to offer at CollectherNews.blogspot.com.

Collecther Sale
Saturday, March 8, 2008
4pm - 8pm
306 Franklin Avenue
btwn Lafayette and Clifton
Brooklyn, NY
CASH ONLY

HAPPY SHOPPING!

Thursday, March 6, 2008

if you're looking for....

a way to waste time next weekend, hit this thing up.

I went last April and I had a good time because I had good company on the line. A bunch of my friends came to chill with me through out the night. As far as the whole top model casting experience, it was a waste of time and money... for me anyway. Obviously I didn't get picked but it doesn't mean you or someone you know won't get picked.

They'll be in New York on the 15thh. ANTM will also be visiting Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, and Maryland in the coming weeks. For a complete listing of casting locations, click here. You can also click here to find out more about the eligibility requirements and to download the application.

America's Next Top Model Casting Call
Saturday, March 15, 2008
The New Yorker Hotel
10am-3pm
481 Eighth Avenue
on 34th Street at the corner of 8th Avenue
New York, NY 10001

Good luck to all of you hopefuls!

if you're 21 or over....

here's something you may want to look into.

Ms. Johnson was telling me about this "Shecky's Girls Night Out" thing. I had NO idea what she was talking about. I will save you guys some time by giving you the simplest explanation of what this event is. You can shop and drink at the same time for $30 (or $10 for general admission). Sorry ladies, this is definitely a 21 and over event. Kita, Erika... this one is for you guys.

They're having one this week but the tickets are already sold out. The information for the next one in New York is below. Marc Jacobs, Colgate, and Dove are a couple of the participating sponsors. Ted Rossi and Zachary's Smile are a couple of the vendor's whose names I recognized. The vendors offer up to 75% off their merchandise. You can view a complete listing of participating vendors here.

Shecky's Girls Night Out
Monday, June 23, 2008 - Friday, June 27, 2008
5pm-10pm
The Puck Building
293 Lafayette Street at Houston Street
Deluxe Goodie Bag Tickets: $30 (This includes a Shecky’s Goodie Bag)
General Admission Tickets: $10
You can also save 20% by buying group tickets.

Keep in mind... I have NO idea how this event is run because I've never been and won't be able to go for another year and a half. If any of you do go, let me know what it's like.

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

this is EXACTLY why...

I won't be blogging the week I'm gone.

I told you guys I wouldn't do another J Smooth video for a while and I didn't. It was partially because he stopped blogging due to his trip to Turkey. In the video above he talks about not being able to really experience a moment because of being too busy trying to document it. I realized that this happens pretty often. I want to be able to COMPLETELY enjoy my time away from New York so I'm leaving everything behind. I'm still trying to figure out if I'm going to take my cell phone or not.

I love blogging and I'm appreciative of all of my readers but like many of you, I need a break from life. Don't worry... I'll be back on the "grind" as soon as I get back. My heart won't let me stay away too long.

CALLING ALL DESIGNERS!!....

Henri Bendel wants you!

Henri Bendel holds an "Open See" twice a year. It's an opportunity for all of you emerging designers to to get that boost in your career. If you think you have what it takes to sell in Bendel's, make it down to their flagship store on Fifth Ave on the 31st.

"For more than 40 years, Henri Bendel has opened its doors to new and emerging talent from around the world. Open See has launched the careers of countless young creators, including Todd Oldham, Anna Sui, James Purcell, Pamela Dennis, COlette Malouf, and many more.
Held twice a year at Bendel's Fifth Avenue flagship, admission is open and on a fist-come-first-serve basis. Join the excitement!" -- via Henri Bendel

Aside from all of those designers, Bendel's is also the only New York retailer of Ghita, Alexis Phifer's line.

Since New York is considered the "new" fashion capital of the world, I can imagine it may get a little crazy. If you're going I advise you get there EARLY! I mean Bergdorf 85% off warehouse sale early.

That line looks kinda crazy, right? Uh huh... get there early!

Henri Bendel Open See
Monday, March 31, 2008
9am - 12pm
712 Fifth Avenue
btwn 55th and 56th Street
New York, NY 10019
212.904.7992

GOOD LUCK!

I don't know who....

has bread like this because I DEFINITELY don't but Rachel Roy is having a Sample Sale today.

I hear garments that were originally around $1,000 will be marked down to around $500 and garments that were $500 will be around $200. I'm really not looking at money like that right now and for those of you who aren't either but really want some nice pieces, they're accepting Amex, Visa, and MasterCard aside from cash.

Rachel Roy Sample Sale
Wednesday, March 5, 2008 - Friday, March 7, 2008
12pm – 7pm
148 West 37th Street
2nd Floor
btwn 7th Avenue & B'way
New York, NY

For those of you who CAN go, HAPPY SHOPPING! For the rest of you, I'm sorry for teasing you. Don't wor