THIRD TIME'S A CHARM

Plus 3 is my favorite AND lucky number ^_^
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LANVIN FOR H&M

Last week, I wrote a post about how excited I am about Lanvin & H&M's collaboration and I asked if anyone has seen any of Lanvin's designs for H&M, wellllll I came across some pics somewhere, (I need to start making a mental note and alllllat) but anyways, I'm infatuated with these colored Oxford shoes for men! WHYYY does the good stuff have to be for MEN? lol just so long as the sizes run small, I should be able to find a size. Well, given that they are sold in US...-___- oyyy ve. But anyways, I love how it's my two MOST favorite colors: purple and royal blue!!!
Lookie:


ouhh and look at the bowties! I'm infatuated with bowties and THESE are the perfect size. I hate those skinny bowties, I see no point in 'em.

I loveee it. Of course, I didn't expect nothing less from the genius that is Lanvin.
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EDNA MODE

One of my all-time favourite cartoon characters. Brilliant, stylish, witty, hilarious! Plus, she's all funsized. lol yeah I watched The Incredibles this past weekend on Disney! :D
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AUDIO: SCIENZE x HERSHEY x RANDOM PLACES

Produced by: @J_Monopoly
Much love to ScienZe
this is soooo smooth. Wonderful job at painting pictures with words! Ah this is the very fabric hip hop was built on; the art of story telling, the rythmical creation of beauty into words that then formulate into pictures. When that sequence happens to any hip hop song, I literally melt. Yeah, this is good work. Give it a listen. Leave some feedback. Hit him up on twitter. Show love, support, etc...
Tell him that I sent ya!
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FEMME FATALE

Bored as heck last night, decided to have a widdle bit of fun.
I felt like Eazy E when he said, "I'm bored as hell and I wanna get ill." lol. If you know what song I quoted that from, then feel free to call yourself a fan of hip hop. (i'm just saying)









hit the jump!
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EYE CANDY: CHRIS BROWN

If he even dares to get any more sexier? Any more appealing? Boyyy, I'll lose all touch with my sanity. lol he looks so gorgeous in this picture.Sheesh.
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VIDEO: T.I. x CHRIS BROWN x GET BACK UP

The irony of it all is, T.I. knocked himself down, picked himself back up, then knocked himself down again. But like he said, he's only human.

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VIDEO: THE PHARCYDE x DROP

A perfect representation of the purity and brilliance of the art of Hip-Hop.
This video used to trip me out back in the day.
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FROM RUSSIA, WITH LOVE

Via, Igor+Andre .
I must be doing something wrong by allowing myself to be consumed by the idea THAT: no one is really into the art of painting anymore. Call me crazy but it seems like everyone's getting into photography, for what reasons? I haven't the sligtest idea. You can imagine how relieved I was to stumble upon this blog to see various amazing art work. I'm not sure who the artist is. By the name of it, I'm guessing it's a duo? If you are familiar with the blog above, enlighten me please. Thank you (:
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THE SHINY SUIT THEORY

Another set of overdue pics. Not really much to say about that day except for the fact that I've had that jacket since um summer of 2009 and I've only worn it twice. I'm sure I'm not the only one who has those pieces in their closet. Yaknow? The type you buy and wait for the perfect outfit to come along and complete it? Yeah that's what this jacket was.
Anyways, the weather was perfect for this outfit the day I wore. I usually dress comfortably when I have a long day of classes ahead of me. I gotta start with this picture right hurr:




Feel free to comment on this post if you want me to do a mini video tutorial on how I tied my scarf. I know a few of my tumblr "readers" and some of my twitter followers asked me to. I need more votes and such though. Moving on...

VIDEO: RICH P x ICE CREAM

One of my favorite joints off of Rich P 's debut mixtape, "The Inaugration". I have so much love, faith and support invested in this boy right here. I just know he's gonna receive the recognition he deserves. It's not a matter of IF, it's a matter of WHEN. Oh, by the way, he's releasing his second mixtape titled "The Oval Office" on Christmas to keep the whole presidential theme going. I'm excited, ahh can't wait ♥ ^_^
Anyways, you guys should hit him up on twitter and show some love&support. Tell him that I sent ya.
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CELEBRATE LIKE EVERYDAY'S MY BIRTHDAY!

Um well, I went out on Monday with a couple of "friends" for my birthday (that was my actual birthday) but my sister insisted on taking me out AGAIN on Friday, (mainly 'cause she worked on my birthday and felt she had to make it up to me and such) Anyway doe, went out to Applebees on Monday and out to T.G.I.Fridays on Friday (TGIF on Friday, oh the irony!)
The only thing that was really remotely exciting about my entire week is me drinking my first alcoholic beverage as a 21 year old (wooohooooo). I don't even know what order to post these photos. I feel like I should post both outings in this one um post? lol. I couldn't find any other word to use. LOL ok so the pics with me in a turqoise blazer is from Applebees on Monday and the military jacket is from T.G.I.Fridays on Friday! Mmmk? (;










Anyways, on to the food...I always get the sizzling chicken and shrimp at T.G.I.F...I mean, it never fails.

EDITIORIAL: "EVALUTION" BY THOM KERR

These pictures are phenomenal. Really inspires me to WANT to branch out to editorial work. I know I can do it. I mean, then there's the extensive editing. I don't have photoshop ...yet.




Is anyone of my readers well acquainted with photoshop? I mean, you have to be a monster. Or atleast familiar with any softwares that can edit to the caliber of these photos? If so, email me dankanddapper@gmail.com. You must be serious. I need an expert in the mean time, that IS, till I get my MAC in January along with my Photoshop ^_^



Even if you wanted to, you couldn't deny the greatness of these photos, the styling, the lighting, editing, make up, the model (Eva)...every aspect of this set of photos just screams beauty.

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LANVIN FOR H&M

I know this NOT news to the self proclaimed fashion heads out there. I've known about it but I just felt I should share my thoughts on it...real briefly. First of all, I've always shopped at H&M ever since I can remember...since middle school actually. The popularity of H&M increased when they started selling those damn hoodies back in my junior year in high school. Anyways, I digress. I love the fact that H&M is taking a step forward and getting into selling more luxurious merchandise in their stores! First, Madonna had a line for 'em, I'm not too sure who else followed. I believe Jimmy Choo also has a line for H&M as well. That's so brilliant of them to make that transition. Not really like they have much of choice being that F21 seems to giving 'em a run for their money. lol doesn't it seem that way? Remember when F21 was simply Gadzooks? And barely anyone shopped there? Then they switched things up and starting selling more fashion forward pieces like H&M always has? And attracted more shoppers?
I haven't been in an H&M since the summer? Has anyone seen Lanvin's line for H&M yet? How does it look?

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VIDEO: RAEKWON x ASON JONES

Happy 42nd birthday and R.I.P. to Russell Tyrone Jones a.k.a. ODB

A beautiful song, beautiful video.
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VIDEO: TYGA x MAYBE

Well, he pretty much went off on this beat.


By the way, in case you haven't listened to it yet, the mixtape is crisp. A definitely MUST listen and/or download.
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MIXTAPE: TYGA x DJ DRAMA x WELL DONE

Click HERE to download
I've been anticipating this mixtape and I had no idea it drops on MY birthday. That makes it more worth it. I already downloaded and put it on tTHE iTouch...without listening to it. That's how much faith I have in his music. Not to mention, I've listened to the BMF and Hard in the paint freestyles 1000+ times EACH!!! SMH. lol but yeah, download that. Give it a listen. Let me know your thoughts and alllllat.

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VIDEO: THE FUGEES x READY OR NOT

I can't believe this video has a mere 20, 000+ views?
When did they set up their VEVO channel?
Whatever. This is a classic. Unfortunate that a Fugees reunion is absolutely out of the question. -___-

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EMMA WATSON x VOGUE UK 2010

oh my gosh oh my gosh oh my gosh. Young beautiful Emma Watson, Hermione Granger from Harry Potter (: is ALL grown up and looking more stunning than ever. Not to mention, her recent haircut is classic. She looks like a young Twiggy! Love it. Looking at this pictures make me anticipate Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows!!! November 19th ^_^

Oh and have you guys seen her Burberry Ads? Amazing!!!






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EDITORIAL: MICHELLE BUSWELL BY NICHOLAS PADRON

Magazine: 25 Magazine
Styled by: Kim Johnson

I am inspired! Gah, I love seeing work such as these!It seems like it's within my reach...something I can easily do if I find the right face/body!




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